Chekhov's Whatever

Chekhov's Whatever

By Meg MezeskeTV & FilmFilm Reviews
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Chekhov's Whatever episodes

  • "Presence" with Raf King

    Raf King (Living Kinetics Mobile Bodywork/Healing Massage Wellness Studio) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror film "Presence," starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, and Eddy Maday. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.

    Featuring Chekhov's 100-Year-Old Mirror and… that's it!

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    Special shout-out to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

    1 hr 11 min
  • "The Gorge" with Janelle Wilke

    Janelle Wilke (Break, Battle & Roll) joins to talk about the 2025 action-adventure romance "The Gorge," starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, and Sigourney Weaver.

    Featuring Chekhov's Bullet Casing, Chekhov's Meat Tree Adhesive, Chekhov's Drone, and more.

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    1 hr 38 min
  • "Companion" with Diana Rojek-Skonnord

    Diana Rojek-Skonnord (Happily Ever Aftermath) joins to talk about the 2025 sci-fi thriller "Companion," starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillén, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Drew Hancock.

    Featuring Chekhov's Literal Gun, Chekhov's Electric Corkscrew, Chekhov's Stick Dealie, and more.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • "Back in Action" with Josh & Melissa

    Josh and Melissa (The One With Josh and Melissa) join to talk about the 2025 action-comedy flick "Back in Action," starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, McKenna Roberts, Glenn Close, and Andrew Scott.

    Featuring Chekhov's Mentos & Diet Coke, Chekhov's Fitness Tracker, Chekhov's Dodgy Lighter, and more.

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    1 hr 32 min
  • "Kraven the Hunter" with Sunni Hepburn

    Sunni Hepburn (Book of Lies Podcast) joins to talk about the 2024 superhero action movie "Kraven the Hunter," starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose, and Fred Hechinger.

    Featuring Chekhov's Potion, Chekhov's Teeny-Tiny Backpack, Chekhov's Rejection on the Sahara, and more.

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    1 hr 32 min
  • "Heretic" with LJ Parker

    LJ Parker (Bygones: The Ally McBeal Podcast) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror/thriller "Heretic," starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Topher Grace. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.

    Featuring Chekhov's Blueberry Pie, Chekhov's Metal Walls and Ceilings, Chekhov's Bike Lock, and more.

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    1 hr 45 min
  • "Carry-On" with Evan Mezeske

    Evan Mezeske (Anukari Music) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix action-thriller "Carry-On," starring Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, and Sofia Carson.

    Featuring Chekhov's SoundCloud Flyer, Chekhov's Police Academy, Chekhov's Red Ribbon, and more.

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    1 hr 28 min
  • "Smile 2" with Jen Owens

    Jen Owens (One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure) joins to talk about the 2024 horror film "Smile 2," starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Parker Finn.

    Featuring Chekhov's VOSS Water Bottle, Chekhov's Katana, Chekhov's Vagina Cave, and more.

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    1 hr 42 min
  • "Woman of the Hour" with Jen Deats

    Jen Deats (Indoorswomen) joins to talk about the 2023 true-crime thriller "Woman of the Hour," starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, and Tony Hale. Directed by Anna Kendrick.

    Featuring Chekhov's Candy Heart, Chekhov's Shutterbug, Chekhov's Electrical Cord, and more.

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    1 hr 14 min
  • "Hot Frosty" with Kara Harms

    Kara Harms (Whimsy Soul) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix Christmas rom-com "Hot Frosty," starring Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, and Joe Lo Truglio.

    Featuring Chekhov's Storekeeper Santa, Chekhov's Conspicuous ATM, Chekhov's Trip to Hawaii, and more.

    Check out Kara's Best Streaming Christmas Movies Watchlist.

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    1 hr 39 min

About Chekhov's Whatever

From the publisher's feed

Playwright Anton Chekhov famously said, "Never place a loaded rifle on stage if it isn't going to go off." In other words, every detail must be relevant and every setup should have a payoff. Thus, the narrative principle of Chekhov's Gun was born, but it isn't always a gun!