We are taking a look at A24’s 2024 spiritual horror film, Heretic, starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East about two Mormon missionaries whose faith is tested by a seemingly awkward, but polite man. Plus we look at more movies about playing games. Oh No, Ross and Carrie's Ross Blocher joins us.

What’s Good:

Alonso - Direct action and act locally

Drea - SKINCARE (medicube collagen overnight wrap and peel facial mask pack!)

Ross - Moana 2

Ify - Flyover Comedy Festival in St. Louis this weekend!

ITIDIC:

1. ‘Wicked’ Dolls: Mattel Apologizes for Mistakenly Linking to Adult Porn Site on Packaging

2. Mubi Cancels Turkish Film Festival Over Istanbul City Hall ‘Queer’ Ban

3. Sean Baker Says the Fight for Theatrical Before Streaming Is Now a Permanent Battle

Christmas Movie Minute:

1. Red One
2. Five Golden Rings
3. Santa Tell Me
4. Holidazed (series)
5. Unwrapping Christmas
6. Mistletoe Murders

Staff Picks:

Drea - Conclave

Alonso - Meet Me Next Christmas

Ross - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Ify - SLC Punk

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher