Cinema IRL

Amber and Scott navigate the complex world of chosen family, cultural identity, and accidental pregnancy in a film that combines a staged straight wedding with some very real complications. When trying to get pregnant, accidentally getting pregnant, and doing this within the context of gay couples creates one really messed up situation, our hosts explore how love, immigration, and family expectations can create the most beautifully chaotic scenarios. Sometimes the best families are the ones you choose, even when those choices involve green card marriages, commitment-phobic boyfriends, and surprise pregnancies that nobody saw coming.

Amber and Scott ask the important question: what happens when you cross The Lord of the Rings with The Muppets? Okay, maybe not exactly that, but you get the picture as they dive into a fantasy adventure that involves a lot of CGI special effects and creatures known as the Ochi. When a young girl in a remote northern village embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to reunite a baby Ochi with its family, our hosts explore whether this legend lives up to its name or just leaves you wondering what exactly you just watched. Sometimes the real legend is how a movie manages to be both epic and ridiculous at the same time."

Amber and Scott prove that nerdy guys can definitely kick some ass when needed, especially when you kill their wife and they decide to come after you. Charlie Heller is a brilliant but deeply introverted CIA decoder whose life gets turned upside down when his wife dies in a London terrorist attack, and when his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands. Our hosts explore what happens when a tech guy who normally avoids physicality suddenly has all bets off and a very specific set of skills to deploy. Sometimes the quiet ones are the ones you really need to worry about.

Amber and Scott tackle the classic Disney tale and see if they can make this G-rated story lose its family-friendly rating through sheer force of commentary. What are you looking for here - insight into a movie originally released in 1937 that everyone already knows? Our hosts discuss this reimagining where Snow White flees from the evil queen, finds refuge with seven dwarves, and gets protected by a commoner and his group of woodland bandits when palace guards come looking. Sometimes even the most innocent fairy tales can get a little more interesting with the right perspective.

Amber and Scott have a nice lively debate over which awful friend is more awful after watching a film about the world's most impulsive road trip. When Anne doesn't just impulsively drive from Los Angeles to Sacramento - that's a long-ass drive, especially when your friend is bringing you along for baby mama moral support - things get complicated fast. Our hosts dive into the messy dynamics of friendship, pregnancy scares, and questionable life choices that somehow all converge in California's capital city. Sometimes the real journey isn't the miles you drive, but the friendships you question along the way.

Amber and Scott tackle a first date thriller that proves sometimes you really do want to kill the other person - just not usually on the first date. When Violet, a widowed mother, goes to an upscale restaurant to meet Henry, her charming and handsome date, her pleasant evening quickly turns into a living nightmare when she receives phone messages from a mysterious figure. Our hosts explore what happens when discussing the ways you're planning on killing someone becomes more than just dark humor. Sometimes the best icebreaker is also the most terrifying conversation starter.

Amber and Scott dive into what happens when summer camp goes from s'mores and sing-alongs to something much more sinister and supernatural. When a group of camp counselors find themselves dealing with forces beyond their understanding during what should have been a relaxing summer job, our hosts explore how quickly paradise can turn into a nightmare. Sometimes the real monsters aren't hiding in the woods - they're the ones running the activities.

Amber and Scott discuss what happens when your best friend offs himself and leaves you with one hell of a surprise - a 150-pound Great Dane in your New York City apartment. When Iris finds her comfortable solitary life thrown into complete disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her his beloved massive dog, our hosts explore the chaos of unexpected giant pets in urban living. Sometimes the most meaningful inheritances are also the most impractical ones, and good luck dealing with that in a tiny apartment.

Amber and Scott dive into the compelling true story of the infamous Michael Larson, who figured out how to game the Press Your Luck game show in 1984 with a number of ridiculous things thrown in along the way. When someone discovers the patterns behind what's supposed to be random and turns it into the ultimate winning strategy, our hosts explore whether he was brilliant or just incredibly observant. Sometimes the luckiest man in America isn't lucky at all - he's just smart enough to see what everyone else missed.

A silent, creepy figure in a black dress on your front lawn – what's your move? In 'The Woman In the Yard,' this unsettling presence sparks fear and mystery. Amber and Scott confront this unnerving scenario head-on. Would you investigate, call the cops, or just move out? We explore our IRL reactions to this suburban nightmare, from pure panic to potential (and probably ill-advised) bravery. #TheWomanInTheYard #Horror #Thriller #CreepyEncounters #WhatWouldYouDo