We’re back with a classic early-year movie episode of Do You Like Apples.

The blockbusters haven’t quite arrived, the Oscars are around the corner, and our movie brains are spiraling in all directions.

First, we pay tribute to the late, great Robert Duvall — using his career as a jumping-off point to talk about our favorite “comfort faces” in Hollywood. The actors who just make a movie better by showing up.

Then we dive into “Dumpuary.” A movie season that’s supposed to be full of duds… but in this century has actually delivered major hits, Oscar players, and some critical darlings. We also talk about two current releases in the mix — Send Help and Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie — and where they fall in the ever-evolving reputation of early-year movies.

Finally, we introduce our first official event: #ProjectChilis.

It all stems from an embarrassing college moment for Billy — and we’re attempting to correct history. The plan? A screening of Project Hail Mary followed immediately by Chili’s. March 21st. Cinema. Chili's. Redemption.

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Drew and Billy, 3 years before Do You Like Apples was created, experienced the most controversial Oscars up to that point. #OscarsSoWhite took over the industry leading to wide reform within The Academy for years to come.

In this 10 years later Drew and Billy discuss this phenomenon, how Chris Rock handled the controversy in his opening monologue/set the stage for his own slap, and react to the winners, losers, and snubbed nominees from this Oscars. Like any year there are many great movies, but this year is defined by plenty of things other than the quality of the films. Leading to fascinating look back at a watershed moment for films most prestigious awards show.

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Do You Like Apples is officially calling 2025 the best movie year of the 2020s so far. The question now: can 2026 possibly live up to it?

Drew and Billy look ahead to the year at the movies by running through 57 upcoming releases, ultimately narrowing it down to the 10 films they’re collectively most excited for in 2026.

The list is a mix of projects they desperately want to be great, movies that feel like they could swing wildly between masterpiece and disaster, and familiar DYLA-core filmmakers and franchises that always demand attention—whether they earn it or not.

If you’re looking for a roadmap to what’s worth getting excited about this episode sets the table for the movie year ahead. Join us as we kick off another year at the movies together.

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Billy and Drew close out the year by looking back at what 2025 delivered at the movies and why it stands out as such a strong film year. The conversation sets the tone for how the year felt and the lasting impression it left.

Each host then shares their Top 10 Movies of 2025, counting down the films that defined the year for them and left the biggest mark. Together, the lists reflect a growing belief that 2025 may stand as the defining — and possibly best — movie year of the entire 2020s.

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One of the early signs of awards season starts with the nominations for the "party awards show." Or are The Golden Globes so laughable anymore? They are at least trying to be!

Join Billy Rock and Drew Wendt as they react to the nominations and project forward how this might shape the rest of awards season. This strong movie year is bringing some serious drama!

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Living in the midwest this fall season can be a bit of a dead zone. Not many blockbusters to center a whole episode around and Oscars season hasn't quite gotten there yet. So here are Drew Wendt and Billy Rock with some movies they have seen recently. Two of which are new entries from two titans of the industry, Kathryn Bigelow and Kelly Reichardt.

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We’re back and breaking down our Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century — a list that got way more complicated than it should’ve. Billy’s bringing his 10, Drew’s bringing his 10, and then we’re battling it out to agree on the final 5 from our honorable mentions. It’s part celebration, part negotiation — and maybe the most “Do You Like Apples” episode yet.

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Billy and Drew are back on Do You Like Apples, and we’re talking all things Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. Anytime PTA drops a new movie, it feels like an event, and this one has us asking the big questions: how does it stack up against the rest of his legendary career, and are we already looking at one of the best films of the decade? This movie just feels important. Help us decide if it deserves that praise.

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We’re back! Do You Like Apples makes its return with Billy Rock and Drew Wendt kicking things off with a Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Draft. From his early heartthrob days to his collaborations with Martin Scorsese, everything’s on the table as we go head-to-head building the ultimate Leo lineup. It's good to be back!

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Join hosts Billy Rock and Drew Wendt in this exciting episode of "Do You Like Apples" as they dive into the highly anticipated summer movie slate. Billy and Drew explore a variety of films, including Star-Driven Stunts, showcasing action-packed movies led by true movie stars, and Hot Summer Frights, where they share their excitement for two horror films that promise chills and thrills. They also delve into Cannes Corner, discussing films premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival that are making their way to theaters this summer, and more! With the excitement of summer movies—offering freedom, hot nights, the perfect escape, and all the movie magic you need to make the most of your summer viewing! Don’t miss out—tune in now!

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