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Daddyyyyyy! Mommyyyyy! It’s time to let us in so we can talk Osgood Perkins' highly-anticipated nightmare, Longlegs. Get ready for our take on the film's masterfully cryptic marketing, mysterious characters, and the fine line between laughter and screams that Nicolas Cage brings out in his bone-chilling performance as the film’s titular character. From its terrifying trailers to the palpable dread that grips audiences from the very first frames, what do you think? Does Longlegs stand tall among this year's horror offerings?

Maxine Minx is here and she's taking over more than just the Universal Backlot! In our latest episode, we're diving into Ti West's highly anticipated grand finale to his trilogy, Maxxxine. We know what you're thinking - how is this going to measure up against X and Pearl? We're stabbing into that very topic and bleeding into the campy 80s aesthetic, meta-commentary, and the effectiveness of blending reality with fiction in film. Seeking fame amidst the Satanic Panic may not have been the best idea, but what do you think? Will you accept a life you do not deserve?

Carmela calls it "non-stop thrills." Josh insists it's earned a spot in his Letterboxd Top 4. Looney Tunes is hyperventilating and Charlie Chaplin is shaking. What could I be talking about? Obviously none other than this week's pick: Hundreds of Beavers. Crafted with a shoestring $150k budget and entirely self-distributed, it’s not difficult to see why this film is an instant cult classic. Join us as we camp out in the black-and-white wilderness and explore the evolution of modern comedy, creativity in the face of limitation, and the impact of streaming on the b-movie. Do you think you’re ready for a horde of cinematic beavers?

Babe, wake up, it’s an A24 week! With an absolutely stacked soundtrack, crises of identity, and surrealist nightmare fuel that feels like it was ripped straight out of the 90s, director Jane Schoenbrun held nothing back with her sophomore feature, I Saw the TV Glow. The Pink Opaque is the perfect canvas for us to get into self-discovery, the media we latched onto as kids, and the line between nostalgia and getting stuck in the past. This one seems to be a little divisive, so let us know what you think!

Though it may have been overshadowed by giant sandworms at the box office, Julio Torres did not hold back with his directorial debut, Problemista. In typical A24 fashion, the imagery is quirky and surreal, the characters are complex, and the sense of childlike wonder is unmistakable. Join us as we talk navigating the mazes of parental pressures, soul-crushing customer service interactions, and bureaucratic nightmares that make up adulthood. Because amidst all that, aren't we all just trying to find someone who understands us? Who knows, maybe we’re all just dead instead… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The spice must flow! Dune: Part Two has arrived, and it's a cinematic sandstorm. From the mind-blowing visual effects to the star-studded cast, join us as we dig deep into the immersive world of Arrakis, Frank Herbert's iconic legacy, and whether Part Two lived up to the hype. As always, we discuss what we liked, what we didn't, and if we’ll be sticking around for Part Three. Did the impossible-to-avoid memes and viral sandworm popcorn bucket prepare you for this visual feast?

This week, we’re exploring one of the latest A24 films to hit the big screen, The Zone of Interest. Rarely do movies give us the chance to talk about issues that are so relevant to current events, but Jonathan Glazer ensures that we have context to do just that. Join the conversation as we discuss how it feels to be in a home with the commandant of Auschwitz, Glazer’s unconventional filming techniques, and allegories to modern conflicts that are impossible to ignore. Offering powerful reminders about what turning a blind eye truly looks like, The Zone of Interest makes it clear it’s up to us to heed the warning.

It can be difficult to discuss a film with such volatile subject matter, but May December was so thought-provoking that we knew we wanted to talk about it. Rather than retell the story that inspired the movie, May December examines the aftermath of a “scandal” (read: felony) and encourages us to approach the situation in front of us with empathy. Listen along as Carmela and Josh tackle morality in the characters, the importance of words said between the lines, and fame that can result from tabloid-worthy crimes. What do you think about true crime celebrities?

We’re back with the first catch up of 2024! After a brief intermission, Josh and Carmela are ready to tackle the new year. We’re getting into some housekeeping, like Oscar nominations and our upcoming collaboration, and as per usual, it’s hard to not fall into discussions of our looming 30th birthdays. To make sure we get off on the right foot, we close out with reflecting on the best parts (and movies, obviously) of 2023. We have some big plans for 2024, so we hope you’ll stick along for the ride!