In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Twilight.

We talk through Twilight from start to finish — from Bella’s dramatic cactus-filled goodbye to Arizona, to Edward’s gagging-at-her-scent moment, to the chaotic Cullen baseball game set to Supermassive Black Hole.

We break down every scene in detail — the hot dads, the confusing high school logistics, the endless staring, the gaslighting, and the grey long-sleeve that just won’t quit.

So grab a hot chocolate, turn on your fairy lights, and let’s jump into our Solo Movie Date.

TWILIGHT

Twilight (2008) directed by Catherine Hardwicke follows Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) as she moves from sunny Arizona to rainy Forks, Washington — where she meets Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a mysterious vampire who can’t decide if he wants to kiss her or kill her.

Across biology labs, diner dinners, sparkly forests, and baseball fields, we unpack the film’s drama, dialogue, and all its most ridiculous (and beloved) moments — right up to prom night, broken legs, and that unforgettable “spider monkey” line.

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Welcome back to Solo Movie Dates! This week, we set the mood with purple lighting, a heated blanket, and a bougie Anthropology candle to head to Forks, Washington for Twilight.

We are jumping straight in to discuss Bella’s dramatic Arizona cactus props, the undeniable allure of the franchise's "hot dads" (Charlie Swan and Dr. Cullen), and the questionable population logistics of Forks High School—specifically how a town of 3,000 people supports a football team, a swim team, and a prom with only 50 attendees.

We break down the "incestuous" vibes of the Cullen foster home, Edward’s severe lack of emotional regulation, and the iconic baseball scene that features high-kicks and Muse. Plus, we analyze Robert Pattinson’s "rockstar" sunglasses entrance, the chaos of the ballet studio finale, and why Emmett needs to be arrested immediately for wearing his baseball cap sideways.

Movie Breakdown:

• Synopsis: High-school student Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), always a bit of a misfit, doesn't expect much when she moves to the small, rainy town of Forks, Washington, to live with her father. She is soon drawn to a mysterious classmate, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite the danger, they fall in love, forcing Edward and his family to protect Bella from a coven of hostile vampires who are tracking her.
• Director: Catherine Hardwicke
• Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay), Stephenie Meyer (novel)
• Main Cast: Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Billy Burke (Charlie Swan), Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen), Elizabeth Reaser (Esme Cullen), Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale), Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale), Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Cam Gigandet (James), Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black).

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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Our Fault.

We talk through Our Fault and revisit the My Fault trilogy.

We also discuss streaming updates — including Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Red, White & Royal Blue before diving into the newest (and hopefully last) installment in the My Fault trilogy.

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01:23 Movie News & Pop Culture: Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Red, White & Royal Blue

04:42 Overview of the My Fault Trilogy

13:52 Solo Movie Dates | Our Fault

Our Fault (2025) is a romance drama directed by Domingo González and based on Mercedes Ron’s bestselling books. The film stars Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara as Noah and Nick — star-crossed step-siblings navigating love, chaos, and family drama.

After years apart, a family wedding pulls them back into each other’s orbit, reigniting all the old tension and emotion fans love. With its glossy visuals, steamy chemistry, and forbidden-love intensity, Our Fault wraps up the My Fault trilogy in messy, addictive fashion.

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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Bring Her Back.

We talk through Bring Her Back and unpack its haunting story and performances.

We also discuss the latest movie news, trailers, and cinema gossip before diving into this chilling new release from the Philippou brothers.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

00:47 Solo Movie Date | Bring Her Back

BRING HER BACK

Bring Her Back (2025), written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman and directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, tells the haunting story of orphaned step-siblings Andy (Billy Barratt) and Piper (Sora Wong), who enter foster care after their father’s sudden death. When they move in with Laura (Sally Hawkins), a mysterious woman mourning her own deceased daughter, the siblings begin to uncover occult rituals and sinister intentions lurking beneath her maternal façade.

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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Weapons — possibly the c**tiest movie of the summer.

We talk through Weapons and unpack its chilling mystery and performances.

We also discuss the latest movie news, trailers, and gossip before diving into Zach Cregger’s eerie new horror release.

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00:00 INTRO

01:26 Zach Cregger + Barbarian

03:53 Solo Movie Date | Weapons

WEAPONS

Weapons (2025), written and directed by Zach Cregger, is a chilling mystery-horror in which seventeen children from a single classroom vanish overnight at exactly 2:17 a.m., leaving only one child—Alex (Cary Christopher)—behind. As the distraught teacher Justine (Julia Garner) and grieving parent Archer (Josh Brolin) dig into the mystery, a tangled web emerges involving a haunted aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan), a conflicted cop Paul (Alden Ehrenreich), and an eerie principal Marcus (Benedict Wong) whose connections to the disappearances grow increasingly sinister.

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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see Tron: Ares.

We talk through Tron: Ares, the original Tron, and Tron: Legacy.

We also discuss the current Oscars race and an update on Wicked, as well as the new Oceans prequel with Margot Robbie and the London Film Festival, including my viewing of Bugonia and seeing Yorgos Lanthimos himself talk through his career to date.

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00:08 Intro

00:52 Movie news / Pop culture recap

06:38 Solo Movie Date

07:21 Tron + Tron: Legacy Recap

19:59 Solo Movie Dates | Tron: Ares

TRON: ARES

Tron: Ares (2025), directed by Joachim Rønning, is the third film in the Tron franchise, following Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010). The story follows Ares, a powerful artificial intelligence brought from the digital Grid into the real world, igniting a high-stakes conflict between tech empires over a “permanence code” that could stabilize digital life in reality.

Jared Leto stars as Ares alongside Greta Lee as ENCOM CEO Eve Kim, Evan Peters as rival tech head Julian Dillinger, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges reprising his role as Kevin Flynn. The screenplay is by Jesse Wigutow from a story by David DiGilio and original Tron creator Steven Lisberger, with cinematography by Jeff Cronenweth, editing by Tyler Nelson, and a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails.

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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see The Smashing Machine.

We talk through The Smashing Machine and unpack its performances, story, and Safdie’s signature style.

We also discuss the new Taylor Swift album “The Life of a Showgirl,” Josh Safdie’s Timothée Chalamet–starring ping pong movie Marty Supreme, and Bad Bunny playing the Super Bowl, plus my failed attempt to get to Glasgow.

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00:00 Introduction to Solo Movie Dates

01:00 The Life of a Showgirl

04:52 Marty Supreme

05:47 Bad Bunny Super Bowl

06:44 Solo Movie Date

13:13 The Smashing Machine Recap

THE SMASHING MACHINE

The Smashing Machine (2025) is a gritty biographical sports drama directed, written, and co-produced by Benny Safdie. The film stars Dwayne Johnson in a transformative performance as mixed martial arts legend Mark Kerr, chronicling his meteoric rise in the late 1990s, his battles with addiction, and the emotional strain on his relationship with Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt).

Featuring supporting roles from Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, and shot on 16mm film with a score by Nala Sinephro, The Smashing Machine captures the chaos and vulnerability behind the cage. It premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, where Safdie won the Silver Lion, and was released in theaters by A24. In cinemas now.

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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see One Battle After Another — featuring Mr. cradle snatcher himself.

We talk through One Battle After Another and unpack its story, performances, and standout moments.

We also discuss movie news, pop culture, and new trailers — including the new Wicked trailer and the upcoming Taylor Swift album.

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00:00 Introduction to Solo Movie Dates

01:07 Movie news & pop culture update

02:37 Solo Movie Date: One Battle After Another

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

One Battle After Another (2025), written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a war drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, a former revolutionary forced out of hiding when his old rival Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn) resurfaces and threatens his daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti). The ensemble includes Benicio del Toro as Sergio, Regina Hall as Deandra, and Teyana Taylor as Perfidia.

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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see The Long Walk — the new film from Francis Lawrence.

We talk through The Long Walk and unpack its performances, themes, and adaptation of Stephen King’s story.

We also discuss the latest movie news, pop culture updates, and cinema gossip — including that whole Ned Fulmer situation, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and the new Edgar Wright movie, The Running Man.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Solo Movie Dates

00:22 Pop Culture and Movie Gossip

18:05 Solo Movie Date | The Long Walk

01:11:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

THE LONG WALK

The Long Walk (2025), directed by Francis Lawrence and adapted by JT Mollner from Stephen King’s novel (written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman), follows Cooper Hoffman as Ray Garraty — one of fifty teenage boys forced to walk at 3 mph or be “terminated.”

Alongside Hoffman, the film features David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus), Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Joshua Odjick, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill as the Major.

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In today’s episode, we go on a Solo Movie Date to see The Wrong Paris — Netflix’s latest rom-com.

We talk through The Wrong Paris and unpack its story, cast, and all the reality TV chaos.

We also discuss the latest movie news and cinema gossip, including my London Film Festival haul, the new trailer for Twinless, and the upcoming Knives Out sequel.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:06 Intro

00:51 Movie gossip and trailers

11:24 Solo Movie Date | The Wrong Paris

THE WRONG PARIS

The Wrong Paris (2025), directed by Janeen Damian and written by Nicole Henrich, stars Miranda Cosgrove as Dawn, a young artist who joins a reality dating show to earn money for art school in Paris — only to discover the competition is actually set in Paris, Texas, with the bachelor being cowboy Trey McAllen III (Pierson Fodé).

As Dawn tries to get eliminated quickly, she clashes with rival contestants, crafty producers, and her own growing attraction to Trey, forcing her to choose between love and ambition. The film also features Frances Fisher, Madison Pettis, Madeleine Arthur, and Emilija Baranac.

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