Yesterday, the acting world lost a legend. Today, we honor the career of Ray Liotta through the lens of stellar performances from “Something Wild”, “Blow” and “The Many Saints of Newark”. When you’re finished with this episode, give Balancing the Blueberry Equation episode another listen.

For the latest installment of Deleted Scenes, Kat & Marc talk queer sex in film, leaving TV shows before they end (of course, the MCU is brought up), and questioned why we, as a society, hated Megan Fox?

In the search to find animated films that Marc likes, the dynamic duo reviews “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” and Academy Award winner “Encanto.” They gang talks about father/daughter relationships, normalizing queerness and enduring Lin-Manuel Miranda. This episode was originally recorded March 14th.

This episode is when the blind is able to see. Kat & Marc dive into “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and the biggest pivot in WSDTAS history. The fellowship talks tenderness, favorite moments and the reading skills of Michael Bay.

In a conversation that started about “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and Marc’s reservations with fantasy films, it evolved to Kat questioning the influence of “Game of Thrones” and how the show has warped the perception of the fantasy genre. LOTR is still examined but this episode takes no prisoners.

Handsome Bane returns to discuss the lauded “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Is it good enough to warrant a sequel? Can it change how we view future Marvel films? Lastly, Marc pays tribute to the San Antonio Bijou Theater. But, first…

Originally recorded January 17, 2022, take a listen to material on the cutting room floor from the “She Has Risen” episode. Kat, Marc & Dan The Sequel discuss initial expectations for “The Batman,” Jared Leto, and appreciation of “The Animatrix.”

The original episode idea was to talk about the animated film “Talking Red” but the Academy Awards happened. To begin the episode, Kat & Marc talk Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and the murky ramifications. Also, they talk the best of 2021’s animated features and the failed production of the Oscars. Lastly, after the episode, instant reaction to The Slap from Marc & Handsome Bane.

With the Oscars around the corner, Kat & Marc review two favorites to win Best Picture “The Power of the Dog” and “CODA.” The duo discusses films that check every box except emotional connectivity, ponder the progression of foreign language films in America, and the validity of a particular Netflix film description.

Over 20 years in the making, is Marc finally about to like Lord of the Rings? The squad dives into “Fellowship of the Ring,” the first part of one of Kat’s favorite franchises.