You Need To See This!

The camera doesn't lie! Or does it? This week, Bri and guest filmmaker Michelle Iannantuono (director of Livescream and Fame Fatale) go through their reasons why Cozi needs to see the 2018 independent found-footage horror/mystery film Butterfly Kisses. Written, directed, and edited by filmmaker Erik Kristopher Myers, this well-crafted film takes a deep dive into the legend of Peeping Tom, the found footage genre, and the mind of Gavin York, a filmmaker willing to do whatever it takes to prove that Peeping Tom is real.

Recommendations:

Cozi - The Finnish body-horror film Hatching (2022)

Bri - Southern Utah's slot canyons (Buckskin Gulch)

Michelle - The feature-length anime Pompo: The Cinephile (2021)

Sure, dinosaurs are cool and all, but a radioactive dinosaur? Now, THAT'S something to (INSERT GODZILLA ROAR) about. This week, Bri tries to convince Cozi to watch another Ishiro Honda film: the original 1954 horror/sci-fi GODZILLA!

Beyond the sometimes silly face of Godzilla lies a truly dark story with some deeply emotional human-centric scenes. Will Cozilla watch Godzilla? Find out!

Recommendations:

Cozi – Riley Stearns's 2022 sci-fi thriller Dual

Bri – The non-fiction book Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner

Just trust us, do NOT eat the mushrooms; they will not make you a FUN GUY. This week, Bri and special guest Brian James O'Connell (director/co-writer of Bloodsucking Bastards) try to convince Cozi and the audience to watch the 1963 horror movie Matango! Directed by Ishirō Honda, this psychedelic film about mushroom people covers some deep themes and the darkness that emerges with human desperation. Will Cozi be interested in this underrated slow-burn horror film or will he pass on the mushroom people altogether?

Recommendations:

Cozi - Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Bri - The series Minx (HBO)

BOC - Easy Trick To Clean Cast Iron

Bonus ep alert! Bri, Cozi, and Pete give their thoughts on the Academy Museum, from the fine dining at Fanny's all the way to The Penguin's big prosthetic nose. Is it worth a visit? Tune in and find out!

Is it a treasure hunt in Columbia, a love story, or both? This week, Bri and special guest Sam Weller (Super Dating Simulator) try to convince Cozi and the audience to watch a Zemeckis classic, the 1984 romantic action/adventure Romancing the Stone!

It's that time again! Cozi geeks out about this year's five Oscar-nominated Animated Shorts! He gives some background for each, along with his spoiler-free reviews. Will his love of amazing animated shorts be enough for Bri and the audience to go seek them out?

Recommendations:

Bri – The Miyazaki exhibit at the Academy Museum

Cozi – Strawberry Mansion (2021)

Do the Truffle Shuffle! Or don't! But definitely listen to the five reasons why Bri thinks Cozi needs to watch the 80's adventure comedy classic, The Goonies. There are treasure maps, quirky inventions, and a group of ragtag kids who never say die! Will Cozi become a Goonie or will he say Goo-no thank you? Listen and find out!

Recommendations:

Cozi - The Lunar Series, a Sega CD RPG

Bri - Organizing your Google Drive (and organization in general)

Jake and Elwood Blues are on a mission from God to get the band back together! Can Bri and guest Ezra Parter (FEVER comedy, The Daily Misinformer) convince Cozi to board the bluesmobile for this action-packed comedy full of music legends?

Recommendations:

Ezra - The new sitcoms Abbott Elementary (ABC) and Grand Crew (NBC)

Cozi - The song “Busy Girls Lament” by Joyce DeLaney

Bri - The book “Do Nothing” by Celeste Headlee

Cozi and Bri discuss death, family, and 2008's Sunshine Cleaning, starring Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, and Steve Zahn. Can Cozi convince Bri to watch this dark indie comedy written, directed by, and starring awesome women?

Recommendations:

Bri – Take a walk in a part of your neighborhood you’ve never explored

Cozi – The song “Fillers” by Bigger Better Sun

High school's over, and it's the last big rager! Guest Mike Roe (author of The 30 Rock Book: Inside the Iconic Show, from Blerg to EGOT) and Cozi need to tell Bri about 1998’s classic teen movie Can't Hardly Wait before everybody leaves for college!

Recommendations:

Bri – Buy high-quality pens

Mike – The Fantastic Four comic book story arc "Solve Everything"

Cozi – Do the work to break the bad habit of paralyzing crushes