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Nat takes a break from doing lawyer things this week to join the podcast and review Hustlers! Heads up: the movie is about strippers/drugs, so you probably shouldn't let your kids listen! We debate whether this is a good movie, and if it's JLo's best acting to date. We also discuss the ethics behind drugging and robbing people (spoiler alert: it's wrong). Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Serenity, Upcoming horror films, Me attending the Lions Game. Song of the Week - Todd: True Blue x Mark Ronson ft. Angel Olsen; Nat: Beautiful People x Ed Sheeran. ITWT Movie Rating: 6.3/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

The sommelier herself is on the show this week, and brought her favorite bottle of wine on set to discuss IT Chapter 2! Brittany and I talk about how this film compares to the first chapter, and if it's more scary or just creepy. She also recounts her irrational fears as a child and what we'd do if we were put in the situations depicted in the movie. This movie touches on some social justice issues as well, so we touch on that too. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Creepy photographers, Netflix switching to weekly releases. Song of the Week - Todd: Feel It Too x Tainy; Brittany: Down x Ella Mai. ITWT Movie Rating: 4.9/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

Here to review The Peanut Butter Falcon with me, we have none other than Mr. Baltrusaitis! Along with being part of my second family, he is also a Special Olympics coach in Metro Detroit which makes him perfect to review this movie. We talk about the impact the film had on each of us, and how important it is to give people with Down Syndrome the opportunity and resources to succeed. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Orangetheory, Hurricane Dorian, Joker movie, my apartment painting. Song of the Week - Todd: Peach x Broods; Mr. B: Keep On x D-Train. ITWT Movie Rating: 6.5/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

We have Detroit's top model/trainer/actor in the building this week! Antoine and I hit the studio at 11:30pm to discuss Gerard Butler's most recent film, Angel Has Fallen. We break down how this newest installment stacks up to the rest of the series, and where it falls in Gerard Butler's catalog. I also go through some of the pet peeves I have with action movies. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Spider-Man going back to Sony, Disney+ announcements, Lions football season. Song of the Week - Todd: Whoopi x Rapsody; Antoine: How's It Goin' Down x DMX. ITWT Movie Rating: 6.5/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

Took a drive over to East Lansing this week to watch & discuss Where'd You Go, Bernadette with my good friend Carls. We both had different expectations for the movie, but were not disappointed! We talk about the different themes of the movie, and its approach to touching on serious topics. Definitely one of my favorite movies of the year! Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Football season in EL, Horrock's Farmers Market candy. Song of the Week - Todd: Boyfriend x Ariana Grande; Carly: Summer Nights x Rascal Flatts. ITWT Movie Rating: 8.1/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

The eldest Nasser sister, Fatima comes on the podcast to discuss her thoughts on the official "hot girl summer" movie, The Kitchen. We start by establishing out expectations for the film prior to watching, and how the twists and turns added/subtracted from the primary message. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Moving to a warmer climate, how long it takes to fold laundry, dog walk/run in Rochester. Song of the Week - Todd: Infinity Girl x Stereolab; Fatima: Turn Me On x Kevin Lyttle. ITWT Movie Rating: 6/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

"The Crew" is back together in Louisville, KY for our 2nd annual Boys Trip to discuss Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. This is our 42nd movie together, and for whatever reason I continue to hang with them. Along with yelling and bickering in the mic, we also talk about what possessed the Fast & Furious franchise to make this spin-off and where the sequels are headed. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Everything. Song of the Week - Todd: Clarity x Hibou; Leroy: Gold Roses x Rick Ross (ft. Drake); Tres: Chance The Rapper x All Day Long; Charlie: Fast Talk x Houses. ITWT Movie Rating: 4.8/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

Cali native, Krista Gilley is on the show this week to talk Once Upon A Time In Hollywood! The 9th film by Quentin Tarantino. This is one of the best movie convos in the history of the podcast, as we dissect Tarantino's unique storytelling techniques that keep you guessing the entire movie. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers, and the Charlie's Angels re-make. Song of the Week - Todd: Sofia x Clairo; Krista: Never Know x DLG. ITWT Movie Rating: 7.3/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

On this week's episode of ITWT, I'm joined by none other than my parents! They made a special request to be on The Lion King episode, so here they are ladies & gentlemen. We're recording the show in San Fran this week as we celebrate my sister's wedding. Listen to me go full-on Disney nerd for this episode, as my parents give their perspective on the latest live-action remake of a classic film. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Black female James Bond, over-saturation of dog films. Song of the Week - Todd: Find Your Way Back x Beyonce; Mom: Can't Take My Eyes Off of You x Lauryn Hill; Dad: Shut'em Down x Public Enemy . ITWT Movie Rating: 7.5/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

Joel makes his triumphant return to the podcast to defend the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Spider-Man: Far From Home . We first recap a bit of his previous episode, while also catching up in-general. We then share are completely opposite views of the movie, and also discuss what Marvel has in store for the next few years. I then come to grips with the fact that I simply don't like Tom Holland. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Picture liking etiquette on IG, My top 10 celeb crushes, the copious amount of people walking past the studio this week. Song of the Week - Todd: Somebody Else x Jaden Smith; Joel: Summertime x Verzache. ITWT Movie Rating: 5/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com