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This is one of the SPICIEST double features. These two films are SO similar in concept, theme, and plot elements.

00:00 - Two movies we watched and surprisingly liked 10:35 - Send Help 31:40 - Triangle of Sadness

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This week we watch and discuss the latest films from Nia DaCosta. The first film released in 2026, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and her adaptation of the famous play, Hedda.

00:00 - Intro 02:29 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 22:57 - Hedda

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Catching up on 2025 releases ahead of our Top Ten, we dive into two films about parenthood and destructive impulses. Along the way, Carsen discovers a new all-time favorite.

00:00 - Intro 02:14 - If I Had Legs I'd Kick You 17:36 - Sentimental Value

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We're kicking off the first episode of 2026 with an amazing guest: Josh Perez from Sweet & Condensed. We review two movies about men sacrificing everything to achieve specific greatness. We also chat new years resolutions and favorite screenplays. THANKS FOR LISTENING!

You can find Josh on socials @justjoshperez

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00:00 - Just Chattin' with @justjoshperez 06:25 - New Years Resolutions 14:37 - Marty Supreme 43:32 - Whiplash

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Merry Christmas, Mavens! We celebrated the winter holiday with some good ol' fashioned trains. CHOO CHOO. We also discuss all the theater going options for this year, and choose which ones we'll most likely cover next week. We gush over another hit by one of our favorite filmmakers, Bong Joon Ho, and get goofy over the concept of Santa Claus.

00:00 - The Shining in IMAX 06:29 - 2025 Christmas Movie Line-Up 14:25 - Snowpiercer 38:17 - The Polar Express

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RIP TO ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMMAKERS OF ALL TIME. (We recorded this before the news of Rob Reiner.)

This week Carsen and Annie watch an all-time classic for the first time, When Harry Met Sally.

00:00 - Thanksgiving Movie Traditions

08:15 - When Harry Met Sally

22:43 - The Family Stone

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This week we GENUINELY watch and compare the ~iconic~ Shrek to the latest Predator Badlands. We also discuss why we haven't reviewed Frankenstein (yet!) amongst other things.

00:00 - Intro Gabbing + Where is Frankenstein? 09:15 - Predator: Badlands 30:12 - Shrek

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This week we do a Yorgos Lanthimos spicy dub!!

00:00 - Intro 03:30 - Bugonia 22:65 - The Killing of a Sacred Deer

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