We eat pork chops, baked beans, and corn before discussing The Lovely Bones (2009). We find the transitions between the real world and in-between can be visually jarring at times. Although the story is engaging and thrilling, the full attention to detail and the passing of time is crippling. The heart of the film is the talent of its actors. The film has lovely bones, but we needed to perform an autopsy to find them.

We eat meatloaf and oatmeal with raisins before discussing Blue Valentine. The exploration of the good and bad behavior and personality traits in the film may be too intense to be entertaining. The slow heartbreak throughout the film explores the control and manipulation in a relationship. Are there sides that we gravitate to based on our own biases, or is everyone just messed up? We may be able to use this film as a means to discover red flags in relationships before they become part of our lives.

We gather here today for some catfish and cornbread before discussing Sinners (2025). Nothing is perfect in this world and this film is no exception, but we find that the good outweighs the bad in this case. The acting, cinematography, choreography, sets, and music really make this movie shine. We confess that we have saved this movie to our favorites.

Your favorite bully, loner, and nerd gather to eat a well-balanced lunch of sushi, sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies, Cap’n Crunch sandwiches, chips, and apple juice before discussing The Breakfast Club. This is a film that every high school kid should watch. We could do without the running in the halls and the unwarranted makeover of the Goth girl. Our “old age” has taught us to walk gently and not to change to please others. Maybe we are destined to be our parents like the kids in detention. Hopefully, we’ve received and can pass on only the best parts.

We summon up some pancakes, bacon, and sausage before digging into The Conjuring (2013). The film and its successful spinoffs are an entertaining spin on the events that they are “based on.” Does that make a story more or less believable? For a group of non-believers, we find the shots and some of the story elements deserve praise. We’ll plan ahead next time and invite the Warrens and Bathsheba to be on the podcast when we discuss the next Conjuring movie. That should stir up some listeners.

We escape to another planet to eat Spam, sauces, and macaroons before discussing Mickey 17. Is this another Bong hit or pass? The premise of Mickey’s lab rat-like existence is troubling yet thoughtful. Robert Pattison is incredible as all Mickey’s one through eighteen. Although the film captures the insanity and stupidity of today’s politics, it may be a little too preachy for some and could lead to a loss of interest. Let’s face it. Most of us go to the movies to escape and not to be reminded why we want to escape.

What do you get when you watch and you eat? Dinner with a Movie is our favorite treat! You guessed it. We’re discussing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory after we eat tomato soup, roast beef, blueberry pie, and chocolate eggs. This romp through a psychopath’s factory is full of friendly deathtraps for naughty children. Because we’re good boys at DWAM, we can keep bringing you our golden-ticket podcast where everyone’s a winner and there’s no chance of any of us "unintentionally" falling into an incinerator. Doopa-dee-doo!

C’mon and have some cheese wrapped in salami and ice cream before we discuss C’mon C’mon. This voyage through mental health and parenting is guided by a kid with an old soul. Brandon isn’t bothered by Joaquin Phoenix and Jose isn’t bothered by Woody Norman so this movie is a pleasant surprise for Blake. Join us for another adventure, C’mon.

We kindly eat cheese pizza before discussing Be Kind Rewind. Jack Black and Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) lead a great team of friends making movies and creating a community. This episode takes us on a nostalgic journey of the not-so-distant past when we were making films and memories in college. We all find the film charming after we get past the confusing beginning and the emergence of Magnetic Jerry and his magnetized pee. Adding Alma to the mix rounds out the group and adds heart to the movie. Please be kind, rewind, and share us with your friends. Thank you for being part of our community.

In an attempt to bring you content with more substance, we eat roast chicken, shrimp, eggs, and Diet Coke before discussing The Substance. Is it a comedy or horror? Is it good or bad? Is it real or a dream? We have no idea, but we have a good time trying to figure out what is going on. Like the Diet Coke, Blake and Jose may have drunk some of the substance and Brandon is having none of it.