Stephen King month draws to a close, and we’ve got a treat for you: a classic Cinema on Tap flight! After doing their homework on King adaptations, Christian and Scott pull together their “flight” of Stephen King movies, the four best entry points to his world on screen. They aren’t always the best movies, or even the best adaptations, but they give you an overall taste of what to expect from Stephen King.

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With one Friday left in October, we won’t be doing another horror movie for our Halloween episode. Instead, we’re saying goodbye to a couple icons of cinema. Stay tuned to hear the plan for next week.

Plus, our thoughts on Good Fortune, Tron: Ares, and other new releases.

In classic Stephen King fashion, we return to Maine to watch one of the most recent King adaptations: It!

A smash hit from just a few years ago, It features Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise the Clown as he attempts to feed on the fear of children in the town of Derry, Maine. This is a personal favorite of Christian’s and a first time watch for Scott. The two discuss the great casting, the scariest sequences, and how this movie compares to other King adaptations.

Plus, our thoughts on A House of Dynamite, Roofman, and other new releases!

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Our trip to Stephen King country takes us on a trip out to snowy Colorado for a stay at The Overlook Hotel. It’s time for The Shining!

Stanley Kubrick and co-writer Diane Johnson infamously made many changes in their adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, causing King to get so frustrated he wrote a new adaptation for TV himself. Yet, The Shining lives on, and is widely acclaimed as one of Kubrick’s best films. Friend of the show Joaquin Dominguez joins us to discuss one of his most-watched movies of all time as we check in with this influential horror classic.

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From the works of one of America’s pre-eminent film directors to the works of one of its greatest…authors? October is here, and for our annual spooky season theme we’re watching film adaptations based on the writing of Stephen King!

We’re starting back at the beginning with 1976’s Carrie. Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie broke the horror barrier, earning Oscar nominations for their performances in Brian de Palma’s adaptation of King’s debut novel. We take a moment to discuss King’s general career, before jumping into the movie.

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One Battle After Another is finally here. PTA’s new film is being praised by some as not only one of the best films of the year but of the decade so far. After a monthlong look at his filmography, Christian and Scott dive in.

Will the PTA fanboy and PTA skeptic find common ground? Or is another argument brewing? (Or, in classic Cinema on Tap fashion—both?).

Plus, we reveal who won our summer box office game and gets to pick a bonus episode later this year.

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Paul Thomas Anderson month continues with his follow-up to last week’s film. After the critical acclaim There Will Be Blood received, anticipation for PTA’s next film was high. In 2012, he gave us The Master. The film was visually accomplished, being the first fiction film shot on 65mm since 1996, and thematically dense, bringing a renewed sense of control to PTA’s style. Received warmly by critics and at film festivals, the film has endured despite its box office failure.

Featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Laura Dern, and the final PTA-Phillip Seymour Hoffman collaboration, The Master is a thorny, provocative drama. Scott has been looking forward to a rewatch, but Christian didn’t like it on his original viewing. Joined by old friend of the show Nick Vyner, we break down The Master and consider its place in PTA’s filmography.

Plus, our thoughts on TIFF’s People’s Choice Award, Demon Slayer, The Long Walk, and the passing of Robert Redford.

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Paul Thomas Anderson month continues with the film that many consider to be his masterpiece: There Will Be Blood. PTA teamed up with DDL to tell the story of Daniel Plainview, a turn of the century oilman making his millions, perhaps selling his soul to do it.

Acclaimed as one of the best films of 2007, of the 00s, and of the 21st century so far, There Will Be Blood has endured in the popular consciousness thanks to its glowing critical reception and its powerful lead performance (plus, some strangely memeable dialogue). With a film this acclaimed, will our hosts join the consensus? Or, is it time for a classic Cinema on Tap hot take?

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We went to Telluride! The 52nd annual Telluride Film Festival was an incredible experience. The festival had everything from Shakespeare to Springsteen. Christian and Scott are joined by new friend of the show Hunter Williams to discuss everything they saw, including new films from Chloe Zhao, Edward Berger, Guillermo del Toro, Yorgos Lanthimos, Kelly Reichardt, Richard Linklater, Noah Baumbach, and more.

Which Telluride movie are you most excited to see? Let us know at [email protected]

September is here, and it brings one of 2025’s most anticipated films: Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. We’re using his new one as an excuse to take a look back through his filmography. First up: Boogie Nights!

Anderson’s sophomore feature became his breakout, with solid box office returns and three Oscar nominations. Only 27 when the film released, Anderson’s youthful energy caused on-set clashes with star Burt Reynolds, but also led to a film bursting with energy, loaded with great performances, and a kinetic camera.

No surprises here, as our hosts sung this film’s praises years ago during their Top 5 Movies of 1997 episode. On this rewatch, we talk about the movie’s production (there’s a notable casting what-if linking this to One Battle After Another) before discussing the film’s performances, story structure, and enduring appeal.

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It’s finally time for Lindsay and Jamie to team up! With Freakier Friday in theaters, it’s time to take a look at their original team-up, 2003’s Freaky Friday remake, and the sequel that reunites the two actors after 22 years.

Nostalgia for the original movie is strong, but does it hold up? And, is the new film a worthy legacy-quel? Stay tuned for our thoughts!

Plus, we rank their performances from this month and discuss some other movies we watched as homework this month.

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