🌟 Our heroes are bewitched body and soul by Pride & Prejudice, Joe Wright’s lush 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless romance 💃🎩🌹

Andrew loves this movie more than Lydia loves men in uniform, sharing a personal memory of seeing the film in the theater 20 years ago today, while Greg explains why this adaptation endures as a masterclass in steadicam shots and Joe Wright’s secret love letter to Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon 🎥💕📜

Together, our heroes spotlight Keira Knightley’s radiant Lizzie, Matthew Macfadyen’s charismatic Darcy, and Wright’s breathtaking direction, from that unforgettable hand flex to a rain-soaked marriage proposal to that sun-drenched finale 🌅🤝

So swallow your pride, forgive a little prejudice, and get ready to light up the dark… one passive aggressive pun at a time 💍✨❤️

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🌟 Our heroes check back into the Bates Motel with Psycho II, the daring 1983 sequel that defied all odds... and turned out to be far better than anyone expected 😱🏨🔪🪞

Greg proudly shares his love of Psycho II, reopening Norman Bates’s case 22 years later to explore how this unlikely sequel evolved into a beloved cult classic. Realizing the film is far from a cheap cash-in, Andrew finds himself genuinely impressed, digging into the film’s tone, tension, and surprisingly tender, sympathetic portrait of a killer trying to hold onto his sanity 😵‍💫🔪💔

Together, our heroes spotlight the film’s haunting performances, its moral gray areas, and how it transforms Hitchcock’s legacy into something deeply psychological, emotional, and tragic. Is Norman truly rehabilitated… or just haunted beyond repair? 💀🔪🩸

So grab your c-c-cutlery and get ready to light up the dark… one repurposed shower scene at a time 🚿🩸✨

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🌟 Our heroes escape the bone-chilling maze of The Shining, Stanley Kubrick’s chilling masterpiece of isolation and madness 🪓❄️👁️

Our heroes ride their tricycles down the haunted halls of Kubrick’s labyrinthine vision, as Greg reveals it’s his favorite movie of all-time! Meanwhile, Andrew has thoughts... lots of thoughts, as he connects The Shining to another Kubrick masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey! Will Greg drink the Kool-Aid of Andrew’s theories? Find out, as our heroes reference Room 237 so often it could be a drinking game 🥃 Just, uh… keep Jack away from the booze 🩸🪓

So grab your typewriter and tell Tony you're ready to light up the dark… because you got a big surprise coming to you! Go check it out! Hahaha! Go check it out!🩸🪓✨

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🌟 Our heroes outrun the boogeyman with Halloween, John Carpenter’s genre-defining slasher that birthed a thousand nightmares 🎃🔪👻

Andrew and Greg rewind to their first encounters with the film, and compare it to how this rewatch feels now 📽️😱 Greg schools Andrew on ’70s horror, highlighting Carpenter’s minimalist score, his pitch-perfect direction, and how he turns simplicity into terror. Andrew, meanwhile, wants to talk about sex, specifically the movie’s pulse of sex and death, and the genius of Michael Myers as “The Shape," a motive-less evil that seems to target teenage desire itself (yeah, Michael’s got issues with kids sneaking off to hook up).

Greg spotlights how Jamie Lee Curtis’s Laurie Strode became the blueprint for the "Final Girl," dissecting fear, innocence, and the primal will to survive the night. Together, our heroes illuminate why Halloween still cuts deeper than its imitators and what keeps it enduring nearly half a century later.

So lock your doors, check your closets, and get ready to light up the dark… one creepy William Shatner mask at a time 🔦🎬💀

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🌟 Our heroes are bitten by the forbidden love of Twilight, the 2008 cultural phenomenon where vampires shimmer and danger wears great hair 🌧️🌲🧛‍♂️💋

This week’s movie is a special pick chosen by Andrew’s wife, whose love for Twilight runs deeper than Edward Cullen’s stare. Greg has questions… many questions, while Andrew wrestles with a shocking revelation: is Twilight actually good? 🫢❤️

Together, our heroes sink their teeth into the art of cinematic yearning, and why they think this story captured the hearts of millions. They also explore the deeper metaphor beneath the melodrama: what is Twilight really trying to say about youth, desire, and the fear of becoming who you are truly meant to be 🌒🧛‍♂️💋

So grab an apple, sit down at the table using two fingers, and get ready to light up the dark… one spider monkey at a time 🍎✨🧛‍♀️

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🌟 Our heroes try to remember the password of One Battle After Another, and fight a philosophical war unlike anything they've faced before 😬💣💥🔥

In their most divisive episode yet, Greg loves the film while Andrew struggles to survive the runtime 💀🎞️ The tension builds as our heroes clash over the film’s themes, pacing, and purpose, battling over meaning, intent, and what cinema owes its audience, pushing each other to the brink in their search for truth 🔦🎬🎭

So put on your bathrobe and sunglasses, hail St. Nick, and get ready to light up the dark… one Molotov cocktail at a time 🧨💥🔥

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🌟 Our heroes master the art of theatricality and deception with Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan’s gritty reinvention of the Dark Knight that changed superhero cinema forever 🦇🔥

This episode marks Light Up the Dark history: it's our first guest! Smüth, who wrote and performed the show's theme song, joins Andrew and Greg to share a hilarious behind-the-scenes story about writing the track before returning to Gotham City for an in-depth discussion 🎤🎶✨

Together, our heroes spotlight Nolan’s bold tone, the ripple effect it had across Hollywood, and the powerhouse cast that brings Bruce Wayne’s story to life. From the electrifying opening flashback sequence, to Bruce’s childhood trauma, his many father figures, and his ultimate quest to heal from his parents’ death, our heroes illuminate how this blockbuster isn't just about a grown man who dresses like a giant bat, it's a deeply personal story about becoming an idea, leading to triumph and transformation 💔🦇✨

So grab your cape and cowl, face your fears, and get ready to light up the dark… one Batmobile pancaking cop cars on the evening news at a time 🦇🎬🔥

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🌟 Our heroes rocket into the unknown with Forbidden Planet, the groundbreaking sci-fi classic that paved the way for everything from Star Trek to Star Wars 🚀👽✨

This isn’t just a favorite, it’s Greg’s dad’s all-time favorite movie. Together, our heroes explore the film’s massive influence on future sci-fi cinema. From the commanding Walter Pidgeon to a young, dashing Leslie Nielsen and the luminous Anne Francis, the cast shines just as brightly as the groundbreaking visual effects.🌟🎭✨

No discussion of Forbidden Planet would be complete without Robby the Robot 🤖 a true icon of the genre and a clear ancestor of HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Andrew and Greg also dive into the film’s unforgettable finale, where Freudian psychology takes center stage and the monstrous Id bursts to life. What does it mean to conquer the “monster” inside your own mind? 🧠👹💭

By the end, our heroes uncover why this isn’t just a landmark of sci-fi spectacle—it’s a timeless meditation on desire, repression, and the dangers within. 💫🔮⚡

So set your course for Altair IV, fire up the hyperdrive, and get ready to light up the dark… one monster from the depths of your subconscious at a time 🌌🪐💥

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🌟 Our heroes argue their case for My Cousin Vinny, Jonathan Lynn’s razor-sharp courtroom comedy starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei ⚖️🍝

Andrew’s opening statement drops a metaphorical take that blows Greg’s mind, framing Vinny as a man trapped in his own personal hell who must fight his way out 🔥⚖️😱

From there, the case builds. Our heroes highlight what makes this film one of the most rewatchable comedies of the ’90s, spotlighting the unforgettable performances, from Pesci’s fast-talking fish-out-of-water Vinny to Marisa Tomei’s Oscar-winning turn as Mona Lisa Vito, and why every argument and courtroom meltdown plays like a masterclass in comedic timing.

From Vinny’s cross-examinations to Lisa’s “dead-on balls accurate” testimony, our heroes explore why My Cousin Vinny’s humor and heart have stood the test of time, illuminating the film as more than just funny, it’s a celebration of street smarts, survival, and love 💍🎯

But what’s the verdict? Will Greg agree with Andrew’s fiery take, or does the jury remain hung? ⚖️🔨

Find out as we light up the dark… two yutes at a time 🎬⚖️✨

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🌟 Our heroes journey beyond the infinite with 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece that forever changed the language of cinema 🚀🌌🛰️

Our heroes revisit their first encounters with the film as young movie lovers, and reflect on how their perspectives have evolved with this most recent viewing. Once Andrew’s choice for the "greatest film ever made,” he now faces the question: Does it still hold up? Together, our heroes dive deep into HAL 9000 🤖🔴, Kubrick’s haunting vision of artificial intelligence, and the film’s transcendent Star Child ending 🌟👶

But at the heart of their discussion lies the ultimate question: What does it all mean? As they explore various interpretations, Andrew dares to contribute an entirely new theory, one he believes no one has ever said before.

So cue the percussion section and prepare to be transported through the monolith, it’s time to light up the dark… one stunningly symmetrical shot at a time 🌌🚀✨

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