Nope, this has nothing to do with The Hangover franchise, nor movies to watch with a hangover. In this listener-suggested episode, Michael, Jared, and Joe each list five films that left them with an intellectual hangover after viewing (that is, movies that made an immediate strong impression—positive, negative, or mixed). Be prepared: there are a number of spoilers for old-ish movies in this episode.

The guys review the Han Solo standalone film, ponder the future of the Star Wars franchise, and briefly touch on the state of Star Wars fandom. Joe and Michael discuss their experience seeing 2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm. Michael and Jared share their enthusiasm for Parks and Recreation.

Michael, Jared, and Joe get washed in the blood of the lamb to review Paul Schrader’s new film, First Reformed. Michael and Joe debate the movie’s ending. Joe and Jared disagree on a recent indie revenge thriller.

Another season, another Marvel movie. In this episode, the guys discuss Avengers: Infinity War. Jared can’t hide his disdain for the MCU and points out one thing the DCEU handles better. Joe and Michael make a bet on what will happen in the sequel.

In this narcissistic episode, Joe, Michael, and Jared attempt to pin down the kinds of films, or at least the key film elements, that best define their individual tastes. Each host gets his turn, with the other two first trying to predict what he will say. Michael identifies one filmmaker who occupies the intersection of their varied predilections.

One of Joe’s and Jared’s most anticipated films of the year, You Were Never Really Here, is reviewed in this episode. Michael praises a documentary miniseries. Joe digs into the filmography of Lucrecia Martel. Jared and Joe wildly disagree on an earlier Lynne Ramsay film.

The guys review Isle of Dogs, and they don’t see eye to eye. Jared identifies a frequent deficiency in Wes Anderson’s films. Joe champions a recent political satire. Michael makes an on-air Blu-ray purchase.

Steven Spielberg’s return to sci-fi spectacle is the topic of the day. Jared claims to have found the best television episode of the year. Joe recommends a movie Michael and Jared will never see. Michael drops a bombshell right as the guys begin reviewing Ready Player One. Warning: there are spoilers for RP1 before the spoiler section.

Another listener-suggested list episode! Michael, Joe, and Jared share their five favorite uplifting films. Also, Joe digs into the cinema of Walter Hill, and Jared sneaks in a capsule review of a recent film.

Jared and Joe review several recent films: Annihilation, Game Night, and Thoroughbreds. Joe lays out the problems with A Wrinkle in Time, Red Sparrow, and The Young Karl Marx. Michael recommends some books and movies related to his current historical interests.