Kat & Marc dive into the two Christmas films that are on everyone’s minds this time of year: “Philadelphia” & “Forrest Gump”. The holly jolly duo react to the lack of Academy recognition for “Philadelphia” and are a bit split on Denzel’s performance. Also, Kat goes on Homer’s (Simpson) Odyssey with “Forrest Gump”. Beyond the comedy, the gang gets to the heart of the film’s problem and Robert Zemeckis’ limitations as a director.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Kat, Marc & award-winning writer Alejandra Martinez give their top movies of 2024. In Part 1 of our conversation, the trio discuss the state of film in 2024, name honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut, and the year’s most underrated film.

For Deleted Scenes XXIX, starting from December 2023, we dig back in the archives. Marc & Kelen Conley discuss Emily Blunt’s performance in “The Devil Wears Prada”, retroactive Oscar for Eddie Murphy in “Dreamgirls” and the decline of documentary filmmaking. Then, Marc explains the journey from being 20 and heading into your 30’s and Spike Lee’s filmography with Jamila Brown. Kat & Marc thank Benjamin Vargas for his service 12 months later. But, to start the show, RIP Nikki Giovanni.

In the season of giving thanks, Kat & Marc have a lot to be thankful for. For today’s episode, we have a few friends stop by Kat’s apartment to talk all things Nic Cage.

Kat, Marc & Kayin discuss “Face/Off” while Kelen hops in to discuss “National Treasure”. Our good friend Melysette waxes poetic about Cage’s career while Greg impersonates Jimmy Stewart and Marlon Brando. (And a hidden Errick watches from the shadows.)

Was Castor Troy the queer alley we needed? What is John Travolta’s best performance? Could prime Will Smith pull off “I’m going to steal the Declaration of Independence”? Listen and find out!

Happy holidays!

What’s it like to meet Belle? What does it mean to be an ‘80s baby but have no nostalgia for Disney? In this week’s episode, Kat & Marc debate if “Beauty and the Beast” is a “I can fix him” movie, question if Disney can ever get back to the glory they experienced in the ‘90s, and marvel at "The Lion King's" audacious xylophones.

After an interesting week in the world, Kat & Marc take a breather to discuss “The Piano” and “Shakespeare in Love”. Can a movie be great and not pass the vibe check? Is Harvey Keitel sneaky hot? Why wasn’t Joseph Fiennes the biggest star in Hollywood? We explore these questions and much more! (SPOILER FREE!)

If you are on Bluesky, follow Kat (@katchinetti.bsky.social) & Marc (@showinmadlov.bsky.social).

True love knows no bounds! Not even 2nd degree manslaughter and monopolistic conglomerates can stop it! Kat & Marc discuss “Practical Magic” and “You’ve Got Mail”. Kat talks superseding script limitations, Marc explains early internet, and the group consider Tom Hanks as a possible sex symbol. RIP, Elwood Edwards.

In this latest diary episode, Marc wonders if “Anora”, the latest film from Sean Baker, has a serious chance at winning Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards.

Also, a follow-up to the "Will Moneyball Be The Last Great Sports Movie?" episode.

A few previous diary episodes:

"836"

"Fat on a Sunday"

"Close Encounters"

"The Movie Musical Rubric"

"A Nightmare on Subtext Street"

"Summer's Over"

"Why is Justin Timberlake in a Shrek movie?"

"Kat Writes a Diary!"

"Marc Writes a Diary?"

Sebastian Stan, we owe you an apology! We weren’t really familiar with your game! Marc is joined by Amber Nicole (@ambular_93) to have a spoiler-free discussion about “A Different Man”. They talk disabled and disfigured representation, Adam Pearson’s enchanting performance, and the pleasant surprise of Sebastian Stan. To end the episode, they give their three favorite films of 2024 so far. 

“Joker: Folie à Deux” has finally arrived! Kat & Marc discuss confusion over if it is indeed a musical, hundred million dollar punk rock movies, and if Todd Phillip’s film was successful. To cleanse the collective palate, the gang unwinds with “Mary Poppins”.