Hopeful Sci-fi month draws to a close with the arrival of Project Hail Mary! Phil Lord & Chris Miller have directed their first film since 22 Jump Street (unless you count Solo before they got fired), and Drew Goddard has scripted another Andy Weird adaptation. Ryan Gosling is here with…an alien?

We check out the film that became the biggest opening for an original (non-franchise) film since Oppenheimer. Does Gosling’s chemistry with an alien puppet work? Do the visuals live up to the hype? Friend of the show Hunter Williams joins us to break it all down.

In case you missed it, this will be the penultimate episode of Cinema on Tap. We’ll have one more episode next week to say farewell to the show. Join us then!

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Our Hopeful Sci-Fi month continues with Sunshine. After a warning from Christian last week that this isn’t exactly the most hopeful movie, our hosts break down how well it fits into this month while discussing the film’s themes, the cast, and the power of the sun.

Plus, Christian’s thoughts on Hoppers and way too much time spent discussing the merits of Starbucks.

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It’s the start of a new month on Cinema on Tap which means a new theme. We’re looking ahead to Project Hail Mary as we discuss some Hopeful Sci-Fi!

First up, Robert Zemeckis’ Contact. Adapted from the novel by famed astronomer Carl Sagan, the film stars Jodie Foster as a scientist facing professional and spiritual difficulties after identifying a message from possible extra-terrestrial life. Taking the debates between science and religion seriously, the film co-stars Matthew McConaughey as a Christian author and political advisor who provides a counterpoint to some of her purely scientific opinions. Does the film successfully explore science and religion? Listen on to see what we think.

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Awards season is almost over, and it’s finally time to make our predictions for the 98th Academy Awards! Sinners was the big winner with 16 nominations, and One Battle After Another picked up 13, but there are other great films nominated this year. Will Sentimental Value steal an acting Oscar? How many will Hamnet win? Will Frankenstein win more than just Costume or Production Design? Should F1 have been nominated for Best Picture? We answer all these questions and more.

Once again joined by friend of the show Max Dominguez, we break down every category, share our thoughts on the most likely winners, and offer a few takes on who should have been nominated.

Agree or disagree with one of our takes? Let us know at [email protected]

Much like Cathy and Heathcliff, Cinema on Tap has come undone. Period Romance month draws to a close as we finally get a chance to discuss Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights.

Christian is a big fan of her previous films, but Scott is a Saltburn hater. How will they fare with this new adaptation (or is it “adaptation”) of Emily Brontë’s iconic novel?

What did you think of Wuthering Heights? Let us know at [email protected]

We’re sticking with Joe Wright + Keira Knightley as period romance month continues. This week: Atonement.

A tragic romance, Atonement stars Knightley and James McAvoy as lovers separated by a false accusation of a crime and later World War II. Saoirse Ronan burst onto the scene with an Oscar-nominated turn in one of her first film roles. Also featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave, and a very young Juno Temple. But, where does it stand in the great year of 2007? And, is it as good as Pride and Prejudice?

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February is here and romance is in the air. With Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights on the horizon, we’re jumping back in time to watch some classic period romance films! We’re starting with 2005’s Pride and Prejudice.

Joined by new friend of the show Shelby Nunn, our hosts take a look at Joe Wright’s debut film that garnered Keira Knightley here first Oscar nomination. We talk hand flexes, awkward cousins, sensual romance, and everything you would expect from this beloved adaptation of Jane Austen’s most famous novel.

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It’s our final week of New Year’s Resolutions, and it’s a doozy! This week, we’re talking about Shane and Groundhog Day.

A classic Western, and a beloved comedy. These two may not have much in common, but it made for great conversation about Brandon deWilde’s Oscar nomination, Bill Murray’s dramatic chops, other great Westerns and time loop movies, and more.

Plus, our thoughts on the Oscar nominations!

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After a marathon recording session discussing our Top 10 Films of 2025, we’re back to our New Year’s Resolutions! This week, Scott brought It’s A Wonderful Life, and Christian brought Tootsie.

Both of these films are blindspots for both hosts. Yes, somehow, we hadn’t seen It’s A Wonderful Life! So, stay tuned to see if we venerate these sacred cows or if we get our hot take hats on.

Are you amazed we hadn’t seen these movies before? Let us know at [email protected]

We finally have some overlapping films on our list, so surely things will go faster right? Right?

When you get the four of us going, it’s hard to stop. But, the movies at the top of our lists merited conversation. Join us as we continue to discuss our favorite films of 2025, covering our #5 through our #1. Plus, we get Producer Lalo’s Top 5 of the year!

What was your Top 10 of the year? Let us know at [email protected]