Today we talk about the Oscars briefly before listing off our 10 favorite films of the year each. Then Mia talks about Train Dreams in depth. After, Matty talks about his newest album under Snow Melt called MeltTape Vol. 1. We finish with recommendations.

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We watched two great films this week and wanted to talk about them. First, The Testament of Ann Lee. Second, Sound of Falling

Today, Matty and Mia go over their Oscar Predictions followed by brief talk of the classic noir film The Maltese Falcon. Next, Mia talks about Harry Styles new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Then, Matty talks about the new Sturgill Simpson album under his Moniker Johnny Blue Skies called Mutiny After Midnight (Matty forgot to mention the name of album on the episode; goose). We end with recommendations.

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Today, Matty and Mia talk about seeing Crime 101. Then, Matty talks about The Late Show and his new Michael Connelly obsession. Next, Mia talks the Traitors Finale. We end with recommendations.

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Today Matty and Mia talk about Matty's favorite film of the year—Sentimental Value. Next, Mia talks about Charlotte McConaghy's hit novel WIld Dark Shore. After, Matty talks about his love of Natalie Diaz's poetry collection Postcolonial Love Poem. They end with recommendations as always.

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Today, Matty and Mia recap their awful NFL predictions for the year. Then we dive into the emotional (and amazing) experience of watching Hamnet. Next Mia talks about the great new album by independent artist Al Olender. Matty talks on the new album by one of his favorite bands—Converge. We finish with some recommendations.

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Today, Matty and Mia talked about the wild and amazing hit TV show Adolescence. Next, Matty talks about how compelling the Secret Agent is. Then, Mia watched Sinners and enjoyed it quite a bit. We end with recommendations.

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Today we start by talking about the tragic passing of Catherine O'Hara (LEGEND). Next, we break down some props and thoughts on the Super Bowl match up between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots (GO PATS!). Then, Mia talks about going to see The Housemaid while I talk about going to see Send Help. We end with recommendations.

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Today Matty and Mia rewind to 1949 to watch the incredible film The Third Man by Carol Reed. Next, Mia talks about the comeback album by The Format. After, Matty talks about finishing the amazing book James by Pericival Everett this morning. Lastly, we finish with recommendations.

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Today Matty and Mia go back to the 60s with a talk about Jacques Demy's The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Then Mia talks about the first episode of Heated Rivalry. Next, Matty talks about Josh O'Connor and the films he was in this year. Lastly, we give recommendations.

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