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Cinema IRL drops you straight into the movie and asks the question, "what would YOU do?"In every episode, Amber and Scott (and the occasional guest) take movie plot points and run them through a rea... more
FAQs about Cinema IRL:How many episodes does Cinema IRL have?The podcast currently has 426 episodes available.
July 01, 2026E284 – Backrooms - What Would YOU Do?The hosts tackle the confusing, liminal-space nightmare that is *Backrooms*, a film that promises spooky furniture store portals but delivers mostly "WTF" moments and mashed potato anatomy. Between Captain Carl’s questionable DIY exploration and a therapist who definitely should have reported her client to the authorities instead of following him into a wall, the team tries to make sense of a plot that feels like a fever dream. It’s a sassy breakdown of why some mysteries are better left behind solid drywall, especially when they involve sentient memories and pirate-themed giants. And also why sometimes you should do a little research on a movie before recording a podcast episode over it....more23minPlay
June 30, 2026E283 – I Love Boosters - What Would YOU Do?Scott and Amber are at odds this week over *I Love Boosters*, a film that takes the term "fashion victim" to a literal, skinless extreme. While Scott lives for the absurdity of teleporting vacuum bags and crooked skyscrapers, Amber is ready to take a nap through the "stupidity" of it all. From petty moguls buying out candy companies to soul-sucking demons and the $100,000 "meat suits" no one asked for, it’s a wild ride through the world of high-stakes shoplifting. Whether you’re a fan of the "so bad it’s good" genre or you’re with Amber on the "just plain bad" side, this episode covers every weird, muscle-exposed inch of it....more28minPlay
June 29, 2026E283 – I Love Boosters - What Would YOU Do?Scott and Amber are at odds this week over *I Love Boosters*, a film that takes the term "fashion victim" to a literal, skinless extreme. While Scott lives for the absurdity of teleporting vacuum bags and crooked skyscrapers, Amber is ready to take a nap through the "stupidity" of it all. From petty moguls buying out candy companies to soul-sucking demons and the $100,000 "meat suits" no one asked for, it’s a wild ride through the world of high-stakes shoplifting. Whether you’re a fan of the "so bad it’s good" genre or you’re with Amber on the "just plain bad" side, this episode covers every weird, muscle-exposed inch of it....more28minPlay
June 26, 2026E282 – Saccharine - What Would YOU Do?In this episode, the *Cinema IRL* crew tackles the unsettling, body-horror flick *Saccharine*, a film that makes your average diet pill side effects look like a walk in the park. Hosts Amber and Scott dissect the medical student protagonist’s decision to reverse-engineer a weight-loss drug made from human bone ash, leading to a supernatural haunting that is as calorie-dense as it is terrifying. It’s an irreverent deep dive into the extremes of the beauty industry, the ethics of cadaver experimentation, and the absolute absurdity of sleep-eating through an entire kitchen....more31minPlay
June 24, 2026E281 – Corporate Retreat - What Would YOU Do?If you thought your last HR-mandated icebreaker was painful, wait until you see the five-star trauma of *Corporate Retreat*. The hosts break down why a disgruntled former founder is the ultimate "toxic boss" as he forces his ex-employees through seven "gateways" of torture involving botulism cocktails and DIY heart surgery. It’s a gore-filled reminder that the only thing worse than a mandatory team-building weekend is one where the activities include scooping out your own eyeballs with a communal spoon....more45minPlay
June 22, 2026E280 – The Passenger - What Would YOU Do?This week on Cinema IRL, we’re trading a stable mortgage for a Mercedes camper van and a one-way ticket to Demontown as we break down the horror-thriller *The Passenger*. If you thought "van life" was all sunsets and aesthetic coffee, think again—apparently, the road is full of evil entities that really hate religious statues and love scratching up high-end paint jobs. We’re joined by our resident "vampire correspondent" Von Murder and a very lost Jimmy to discuss why being a "Good Samaritan" is actually the fastest way to get your neck snapped in the middle of nowhere....more8minPlay
June 19, 2026E279 – Hokum - What Would YOU Do?In this episode, we’re heading to the Scottish Highlands to dissect the film *Hokum*, a movie that proves being a famous author doesn't give you a "get out of being a jerk free" card. Between burning bellhops with hot spoons and surviving mushroom-laced suicide attempts, protagonist Bauman is having the world's worst writing retreat. The hosts dive into a heated debate over celebrity entitlement, the lethal etiquette of "picking someone's brain," and why you should never, ever ignore a locked door in a haunted hotel. It’s a sassy breakdown of tragic dumbwaiters, accidental matricide, and the ultimate question: would you actually throw hands with a celebrity if they assaulted you with cutlery?...more24minPlay
June 17, 2026E278 - LifeHACK -What Would You Do?We’re diving into the cautionary (and highly questionable) tale of *LifeHACK*, a film where a group of tech-savvy teens proves that just because you can rob a billionaire doesn’t mean you should—though the hosts give them points for the effort. The episode breaks down the "foundational level" of disturbance caused by these kids using an aspiring model’s Instagram feed as a roadmap to dismantle her father’s security. From the absurdity of an Elon Musk-type billionaire waiting on hold with customer service to the logistical nightmares of "skimming" crypto interest, no plot hole is left un-roasted. The hosts debate the ethics of blackmailing your own father and whether a job offer from the man you just robbed is a legitimate career move or a total trap. Finally, they tackle the ultimate question: is serving two years in juvie worth a $100,000 payout for the squad?...more32minPlay
June 15, 2026E277 – Obsession - What Would YOU Do?If you’ve ever considered spending $6.99 on a supernatural trinket to fix your love life, please listen to this episode before making a catastrophic mistake. The hosts break down the five-star cinematic trauma that is *Obsession*, a film that proves "nice guy" Bear should have just taken the hint instead of wishing for his crush to love him "more than anything else in the world." From wall-crawling possession vibes to a jump scare so intense it nearly caused property damage to the theater ceiling, this movie is a wild ride through the ultimate "be careful what you wish for" scenario. It’s a hilarious, disturbing, and deeply traumatizing look at why you should always consult an LLM for ironclad wording before inviting demonic entities into your social circle. Whether you're here for the "what would you do" scenarios or the shared trauma of the most "out of nowhere" moment in cinema, this episode covers it all with zero notes and plenty of sass....more31minPlay
June 12, 2026E276 - The Sheep Detectives - What Would YOU Do?Forget Sherlock; this week we’re talking about a flock of woolly geniuses who are better at solving crimes than the actual police. Amber and Scott dive into *The Sheep Detectives*, a movie that proves if you read enough Agatha Christie to your livestock, they’ll eventually avenge your murder. Between debating the ethics of wool sweaters and wondering how a sheep manages to plant evidence, we’re unpacking a $30 million inheritance plot that’s more tangled than a matted fleece. Scott tries to keep up with the puns while Amber takes a firm stand against "free-range" lies and the normalization of murder. It’s a wild ride of animal rights soapboxes and a whodunit that’s truly flocking ridiculous....more29minPlay
FAQs about Cinema IRL:How many episodes does Cinema IRL have?The podcast currently has 426 episodes available.