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- Episode 197: Sing Sing / The Guest / The Gentlemenby Melissa on September 13, 2024 at 02:58
Happy days, dear listeners! Today we sing praises of Sing Sing, we welcome The Guest, and we appreciate the Michael Caine phase of Hugh Grant’s career! Movies discussed: Sing Sing The Guest Deadpool & Wolverine The Gentlemen Other things discussed: Every Freaky Lil’ Weirdo Played By Cuckoo […]
- Episode 196: Twisters (and also a story about a bird)by Melissa on September 8, 2024 at 05:18
We are back, dear listeners! We bring to you this week appreciation for Glen Powell and for the hallowed Jucy Lucy. And Melissa has a story about a bird! Movies discussed: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar Twisters Midsomer Murders (TV) Other things discussed: Matt’s Bar and the famous Jucy Lucy […]
- Episode 195: Totally Killer / Lady from the Black Lagoonby Melissa on July 4, 2024 at 14:00
Dearest listeners, this week we bring you a time travel slasher and a book about a woman who made an iconic movie monster! Movies mentioned: Totally Killer Other things mentioned: Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Legacy of Milicent Patrick by Mallory O’Meara The Murderbot […]
- Episode 194: Under Paris / Immaculateby Melissa on June 27, 2024 at 14:00
Dearest listeners, today we bring you a whole buffet of joys! Crashing cars! Heroin aiiens! Armless cult leaders! Even more cults! AND SHARKS! Movies discussed: Duel Liquid Sky Santa Sangre Under Paris I Saw the TV Glow Immaculate Interstellar Other things discussed: Altering playback speed of […]
- Episode 193: Hit Man / I Was Born, But…by Melissa on June 20, 2024 at 14:00
Dearest listeners (and John Travolta), we bring you glad tidings of Linklater and Ozu! And also maybe some John Travolta! Movies mentioned: Hit Man I Was Born, But… The Great Dictator The Sting King Lear Other things mentioned: Criterion 24/7 The Paramount Theater – […]
- Episode 192: Atlas / Hump / Furiosaby Melissa on June 14, 2024 at 01:04
Dearest listeners, this week our movie chatter turns to sex, cars, and home maintenance! Movies mentioned: Atlas Midnight Madness Hump (which is now streaming at https://www.humpfilmfest.com/) Furiosa The Big Bus Other things mentioned: DK Sushi karaoke Heat pumps The post Episode 192: Atlas / […]
- Episode 191: Your Name. / Field of Dreamsby Melissa on June 9, 2024 at 01:52
Dearest listeners, we return this week with the cinematic delights of Japan and… Iowa? Movies discussed: Your Name. Field of Dreams Other things mentioned: The northern lights Consumer Reports Apple pie Greek cherry phyllo strudel Deep fried feta cheese The post Episode 191: Your Name. / Field of […]
- Episode 190: Late Night with the Devil / Fall Guy / Argylleby Melissa on May 24, 2024 at 01:46
Dearest listeners! We have so many cinematic delights to share this week that we can’t fit all of them in the episode title! We also have dogs! Movies mentioned: The Holdovers Godzilla Minus 1 Late Night with the Devil The Cleansing Hour The Fall Guy Argylle Other things mentioned: Cicadas […]
- Episode 189: Staying Alive / Time Masters / Lisa Frankensteinby Melissa on May 9, 2024 at 14:00
This week, dear listeners, join us in the hot tub for our latest cinematic delights! No really, we’re in a hot tub! Movies mentioned: Staying Alive Lisa Frankenstein Time Masters (aka Masters of Time) Xanadu Other things mentioned: Hot tubs Cadbury Mini Eggs The post Episode 189: Staying Alive / […]
- Episode 188: Madame Web / American Utopia / Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Marby Melissa on May 2, 2024 at 22:03
This week, dear listeners, we come back after an unexpected hiatus with some unexpected joys! No seriously, hear us out! Movies mentioned: Madame Web American Utopia Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar Other things mentioned: Fall of the House of Usher (TV) The Incredible Bongo Band Mr. Experience […]
- Episode 187: A Haunting in Venice / The Boy Friend / Lisa Frankenstein / Death of Stalinby Melissa on April 13, 2024 at 04:09
Dear listeners, we return this week with an extra helping of movies we liked! We have everything from Agatha [Christie] to [Soviet Marshal] Zhukov for you! Movies mentioned: A Haunting in Venice The Boy Friend Lisa Frankenstein Death of Stalin Other things mentioned: Agatha Christie books Sweeney […]
- Episode 186: Saltburn / Tenet / Duneby Melissa on March 22, 2024 at 02:16
Hello again, dearest listeners! This week, we talk about eating the rich and eating the spice, plus all the joy that 70mm can bring! Movies discussed: Saltburn Tenet Dune Part 1 Dune Part 2 Other things discussed: Saltburn valentines Paisley Park Strange New Worlds The post Episode 186: Saltburn / […]
- Episode 185: XanaCineHoliday 5by Melissa on March 14, 2024 at 14:00
Dear listeners, this week we bring you the joy of another XanaCineHoliday, where Windy and Melissa show each other movies the other hasn’t seen! NOTE: We apologize for various noisy pet sounds in this episode. Melissa’s dogs in particular had OPINIONS. Movies discussed: El Conde My Sister […]
- Episode 184: B-Fest 2024by Melissa on March 7, 2024 at 15:00
Today, dear listeners, Melissa is joined by Noel Thingvall and Kelvin Hatle for tales from B-Fest 2024! Terrible movies! Bad jokes! Paper plates! NOTE: We deeply apologize for the background noise during this episode. We were recording in live environments, including a moving car on Interstate 94. […]
- Episode 183: Last Voyage of the Demeter / Parallax Viewby Melissa on March 1, 2024 at 04:22
This week, dear listeners, we discuss Tarzan, Dracula, and CHEESE! Movies discussed: Legend of Tarzan Last Voyage of the Demeter Saving Private Ryan The Parallax View Other things discussed: Dracula (book) Wensleydale cheese The Mad Hatter Tea House The post Episode 183: Last Voyage of the Demeter […]
- Episode 182: The Passenger / American Fictionby Melissa on February 22, 2024 at 15:00
This week, dearest listeners, we bring you cinematic delights from many lands: French drama, Spanish horror, American satire, and more! Movies discussed: The Bear (TV) Jean de Florette Manon of the Spring The Passenger (La Pasajera) American Fiction Other things discussed: “La Pasajera” by […]
- Episode 181: El Conde / The Promised Landby Melissa on February 15, 2024 at 15:00
Happy Ides of February, dear listeners! Today, we bring you the weirdest Oscar nomination of 2024 and a peek at Mads Mikkelsen’s new film! Movies discussed: El Conde The Promised Land Other things discussed: Agatha Christie books published by Dell Secretariat (the drink, not the horse) The post […]
- Episode 180: Marvels / The Angry Black Girl and Her Monsterby Melissa on February 11, 2024 at 03:45
It’s good to be back, dearest listeners! Today we bring you tidings of our latest discoveries, plus a long discussion about the ever-expanding MCU and its associated fatigue. Movies discussed: The Thin Man The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Thanksgiving Marvels (and the MCU in general) Other […]
- Episode 179: Hanukkah on Rye / Babette’s Feastby Melissa on December 29, 2023 at 02:52
Happy belated holidays, dearest listeners! We bring to you news of our holiday movie watching, our gripes about streaming services, and our love of pie! Movies discussed: Rescuing Christmas Hanukkah on Rye It’s a Wonderful Knife Babette’s Feast Other things discussed: The Lost City of the […]
- Episode 178: It’s a Wonderful Knife / Godzilla Minus Oneby Melissa on December 20, 2023 at 15:00
Happy holidays, dearest listeners! We bring you gifts of cutlery and smashery and opery and history! Movies discussed: It’s a Wonderful Knife Godzilla Minus One Other things discussed: Fathom Events running Broadway shows and the Met Opera “Ancient Mesopotamia” by Mr. Nicky The post Episode […]