In this episode, we’re diving into Stranger Things Season 5 — what we know, what we’re scared of, and what better not happen. But first, we break down the new Netflix-WB deal and what it means for the future of streaming, originals, and creative control. Spoiler: it’s giving red flags.

Major Spoilers on Stranger Things in this episode.

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Julie and Feds dissect the cinephile catnip that is Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein.

From the film’s Mary Shelley lineage to Del Toro’s creature-core legacy, they break down why this adaptation—with Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth—is more than hype. 
Expect talk of visual language, production design, and how this fits into Del Toro’s auteur arc.

For monster kids, horror heads, and anyone who worships at the altar of gothic cinema.

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Feds and Marty are stepping back into Oz — and this time, it’s the end of the yellow brick road.
In this episode, we unpack Wicked: For Good, the sequel that closes out the two-part mega-musical adaptation.
Does it land the emotional arc? Do Cynthia and Ariana go full Broadway-to-Hollywood? And is this film quietly positioning itself for Oscar season, or just wrapping up a gorgeous, expensive fantasy duology?

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This week, Marty, Julie, and Feds are serving up their personal fall favorites—everything from horror royalty and nostalgic comfort rewatches to underrated spooky gems 👻 you might’ve missed. 

Whether you’re belting along to Rocky Horror Picture Show, reliving childhood nightmares with IT and Coraline, or binging Stranger Things under a blanket—this episode is your cozy-but-creepy guide to Fall 🍂 viewing. 

So grab your cardigan (hi Carol) or hide behind a pillow 🎃 — either way, we’ve got your fall watchlist covered. 

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This week, we dive into the last week of the London Film Festival’s 2025 galas.
🎬 Highlights include:

• • Frankenstein
  • Rental Family
  • Blue Moon
  • Die My Love
  • The History of Sound
  • Jay Kelly
  • Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

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This week, we step into the limelight with a deep dive into London Film Festival’s 2025 galas.

🎬 Highlights include:

• • Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
  • After The Hunt
  • Ballad of A Small Player
  • Bugonia
  • The Choral
  • Hamnet

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TV season is in full swing, and the Non-Critics (and the Cat) have thoughts. 📺
This week we dive into Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story, House of Guinness, Disney+’s Only Murders in the Building, and Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and Slow Horses.

From chilling true crime to sharp comedy and spy drama, we’re breaking down what’s binge-worthy and what’s barely background.

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The Emmys 2025 are in the books, and the night belonged to Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio. Join us as we unpack what each win says about TV right now — from breakthrough limited series and record‑smashing comedy, to the return of the medical drama. Surprise wins, snubs, and Seth Rogen’s sweep included. Highlights: 15‑year‑old Owen Cooper makes Emmy history, The Pitt steals Best Drama, The Studio breaks the comedy record. You don’t want to miss our predictions now that the trophy dust has settled.

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We were there, and now we’re talking about it. This week, the Non-Critics and the Cat dive into the premiere of Cillian Murphy’s new film Steve—sharing first impressions, emotional takeaways, and the big Awards energy surrounding his performance.
Plus, our weekly watches and some priceless premiere moments. Spoiler-free and full of opinions.


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Two festivals, endless hype — in this week’s episode, we're diving into everything that went down at the 2025 Venice and Toronto Film Festivals.
From Cillian Murphy’s acclaimed premiere of Steve at TIFF to the emotional 23-minutestanding ovation for The Voice of Hind Rajab in Venice, we’re breaking down the films, the fashion, and the future Oscar contenders.

Who stole the spotlight, who surprised us, and what should be on your watchlist before awards season heats up? We’ve got it all!

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