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This week, we’re diving headfirst into the wild, romantic chaos of True Romance, a film where love hits like a bullet and burns just as bright. Written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott, it’s a whirlwind of comic-book dreams, brutal violence, and one unforgettable love story.

We follow Clarence and Alabama, two outsiders who find each other and decide to go all in on love, on risk, on a life that feels like a movie. As Clarence says, “You’re so cool,” and somehow that simple line becomes one of the most iconic declarations of love ever put on screen.

So grab some pie, put on your purple leopard print, and join us for a love story that’s as dangerous as it is dreamy.

In this week’s episode Silver Linings Playbook. A beautiful story about healing, and the power of human connection. The film’s brave and honest depiction of characters navigating mental illness, brought to life by the incredible talents of Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. It doesn’t shy away from delving into the often-complex representation of family dynamics when mental health challenges are involved. 

Make a parlay with me and tune into today’s episode.

Make it pink 🩷 No! Make it blue! 🩵 No! I know, make it an episode where we deep dive Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. The film’s stunning animation and excellent voice work put it miles ahead of contemporary works in this genre. In my opinion one of the most beautiful films ever made and technically well crafted. Tune in this week and walk with me once upon a dream 💭

Will you follow me like a dog to the end of the earth this week? I am deep diving into “Wuthering Heights” , the new interpretation from Director Emerald Fennell. This colourful, creative and melodramatic film is much more inspired by the novel than a direct adaptation. Is that a bad thing though? Tune in to hear my thoughts.

What's that? Well it's the man behind The Bitterwolf! Isaiah joins me today to discuss One Cut of the Dead. An independent Horror/Comedy that is full of inside baseball references on film making and an inventive plot twist. We also dive head first into why we both love the horror and what drew us to it. Such a fun conversation with one of my favourite creators! Tune in for a spooky good time.

Make sure you give Isiah a follow! Links below

https://www.instagram.com/thebitterwolf/?hl=en

https://www.realbitterwolf.com/thehorrormosaic.html

https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealBitterWolf

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Inconceivable! This week, The Princess Bride. Rob Reiner’s classic film full of action, adventure, pirates, giants, sword fights and yes even a little kissing. A staple of my childhood that has grown more beloved over time: its sincere embrace of love and friendship, its playful deconstruction of heroic myths, and the way its humour never undercuts its heart is what cements this into a classic. It’s an episode about storytelling itself the kind passed down, rewatched, and recited by heart ending, of course, as all great love stories should...as you wish.

References used in the creation of this episode

 The Princess Bride | Rotten Tomatoes

https://letterboxd.com/film/the-princess-bride/

The Princess Bride movie review (1987) | Roger Ebert

Inside the hilarious making of ‘The Princess Bride’ | New York Post

'The Princess Bride' at 30: Rob Reiner, Robin Wright on Cult Classic

This week Inglourious Basterds, A year ago I released this episode. A historical fiction film that despite its reimagining elements convey the very dark truth of fascism, its victims, villains and the people who chose to stay silent for their own comfort.

You'll hear me talking about what was the upcoming Canadian election, and the beginnings of Trump and his Goon Squad administration. The dog whistles were always there.

Yesterday VA ICU RN Alex Pretti was executed on camera by federal agents.

The administration is actively lying about the murder despite the fact the footage is available for us to see.

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, ⁠1984⁠

It’s all ocean waves this week because Brian returns for One Battle After Another. We unpack the film’s urgent political and cultural themes, drawing clear parallels between its story and what’s happening in America right now. The cycles of division powdered by racism and control that lead to constant ideological warfare. Teyana Taylor’s magnetic performance is truly one of the best of the year, Sean Penn’s volatile intensity cements him as one of the great movie villains, and Chase Infinity’s first film role 🤯 INCREDIBLE. We also dive into Leonardo DiCaprio, and how his performance feels a little phoned in compared to the rest of the cast. The episode wraps with our thoughts on the Best Actor Oscar conversation, and who truly deserves the spotlight this year. 

Make sure to follow Brian instagram & Tik Tok. Also check out his podcasts as well Late Fee Files and The Midnight Film Review

https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightfilmreview

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This week I get all the way up in  Michael Mann’s 1995 crime epic Heat. I am joined by Drew, aka Mr. Movie Guy from TikTok. We break down the legendary performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, and why their shared scenes have become some of the most iconic moments in film history. We also talk about Pacino’s bold, operatic choices and dare we say ❄️ inspired versus De Niro’s cool minimalism, and how that contrast elevates the film far beyond a standard.

The conversation turns to Heat’s puzzling legacy with the Academy, discussing how such an ambitious, technically masterful, and emotionally complex film went largely undervalued during awards season, despite its influence and staying power.

References used in the creation of this episode are listed below

'Heat' at 25: The Making of a Modern Classic

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113277/?ref_=ttpl_ov_bk

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/heat_1995

https://letterboxd.com/film/heat-1995/

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/heat-1995

Kicking off Season 2 with Wicked: For Good. Returning to oz with us is Blake, isn’t it WONDERFUL?! 💚🩷 A fellow theatre kid to help me unpack this one. We had sky-high expectations going into the film. We deep how the film stacks up against the beloved stage musical, what translated beautifully, what surprised us, and where we it fell short. We break down our favourite moments, and the changes we wish had been handled differently. Ultimately, the conversation turns to the film’s strong Glinda-fixation, how it reshapes the story’s balance, impacts Elphaba’s arc, and what that means for the heart of Wicked.