On this week’s episode, Eric legitimately fell asleep while recording and managed to wake up just long enough for us to dive into a full-spoiler breakdown of the latest Ryan Gosling sci-fi epic. We measure this incredible movie by the Jimmy V rubric—did it make you think, laugh, and cry? This one hits all three out of the park. Grand slam, babyyyyyy.

We’re unpacking why a hopeful, cooperative take on the end of the world is exactly what we needed right now, praising James Ortiz’s absolute magic in bringing Rocky to life, and breaking down what’s written on Ryland Grace’s spaceship whiteboard (Seriously, do you have the cilantro soap gene?).

Grab your noise-canceling headphones (because personal space is at a premium) and get ready for a deep dive into why saving the universe is always better when you do it with a friend.

Project Hail Mary: Spoilers #72

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Eric describes seeing the film twice, praising Ryan Gosling and saying the long runtime never felt slow; both say they laughed and cried, especially when they thought Rocky might die. They highlight Rocky’s effectiveness as a largely practical puppet voiced and puppeteered by James Ortiz, and they discuss how the movie’s length helps build the friendship between Grace and Rocky through comedic and heartfelt moments.

When we discuss that this movie is a full movie, we are talking about the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech rubric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears.

They praise the film’s hopeful tone—cooperation between governments, a non-malicious threat, and two species sacrificing to save their worlds—along with visuals, music, and specific scenes, then encourage listeners to see it in theaters and tease a future book episode while plugging their newsletter and subscriptions.

00:00 Eric Falls Asleep
01:05 Baby In The Room
01:44 Spectrum Show Tangent
02:22 Spoiler Warning Setup
03:02 First Reactions Runtime
04:14 Rocky Steals The Show
05:19 Puppet And Voice Magic
06:51 Friendship Makes It Work
08:58 Big Laughs Big Feels
12:05 Hopeful Sci Fi Themes
16:20 Strat And Moral Choices
17:59 Love Over Fear Message
22:18 Rocky Hate Mark
23:04 Voice Acting Matters
25:21 Actors Becoming Roles
27:00 Always Muscles Whiteboard
27:43 Cilantro Gene Tangent
30:57 Rapid Fire Highlights
31:37 Karaoke Scene Debate
34:49 Final Thoughts and Plugs

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Yap Session in Las Cruces: Film Festival, What We’ve Been Watching, and Harry Potter First Watch #72

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Josh and Eric record while Eric is in Las Cruces with poor internet, having forgotten his microphone, and while he is attending events tied to a film festival and a grand opening.

Eric describes interrupting Steve Zahn for a photo and later apologizing, while they joke about “everything everywhere all at once” jumpers and embarrassment as narcissism.

They discuss the grim state of New Mexico film production despite festival sponsorships, bird poop “good luck,” and what they’ve been watching: Eric’s first-time Harry Potter run (including an Alfonso Cuarón “ice/eyes” anecdote), Slow Horses season five, Your Friends and Neighbors, Project Hail Mary, and the new Mario movie, while Josh recommends The Pitt and DTF and mentions seeing the new Faces of Death and excitement for the Backrooms horror film.

00:00 Back on the Pod
01:29 Celebrity Breakfast Selfie
03:26 Embarrassment and Narcissism
05:46 Film Industry Slump
07:07 Accidental Viewer Link
08:19 Festival Passes and Attire
09:23 Bird Shit and Shoe Lore
10:56 What We're Watching
11:15 First Time Harry Potter
12:30 Alfonso Cuaron Ice Story
14:17 Butterbeer and Potter Hype
14:36 Project Hail Mary and Mario
16:00 Mario Movie Ratings
16:48 Slow Horses Obsession
18:28 Apple TV Picks
19:44 The Pit and DTF
21:56 Bateman and Movie Gaps
23:51 Bdubs Last Meal
25:40 Faces of Death
27:50 Oscars and Backrooms
31:28 Wrap Up and Shoutouts

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Oscars 2026: Sinners! and a Rose Byrne Snub #71

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Josh Perez and Eric Harrison return after a hiatus to recap recent movie-world happenings and react to the Oscars, including a lively first Substack chat and confusion over ballots and voice-memo predictions.

They plug Sweet and Condense on Instagram/Substack, their newsletter and “favorite weekend watches,” and Patrick D’Silva’s new podcast . The discussion centers on Oscar wins and frustrations, especially Eric’s anger that Best Actress went to Jesse Buckley for Hamnet over his preferred Rose Byrne in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, and on the criticism that Academy voters don’t have to watch nominees.

They praise Conan O’Brien’s hosting, Paul Thomas Anderson’s wins and speeches, and highlight Sinners’ strong night, including Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman to win cinematography, while debating Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win over Timothée Chalamet.

Kelly briefly joins to share favorite theater experiences (notably Sinners and Frankenstein), and they close by predicting next year’s contenders like Project Hail Mary, Odyssey, and Digger.

01:15 Crew Updates Newsletter Plug
06:43 Best Actress Snub Debate
10:59 Rose Byrne Praise Hamnet Fight
14:48 Best Actor Timmy vs Michael B
27:10 Frankenstein Love Kelly Joins
29:08 Theater Highs and Rewatches
30:22 Scores That Hit Hard
31:53 Oscar Wins and Viral Moments
39:53 Sorry Baby Deserved More
41:39 Next Year Best Picture Bets
44:18 Supporting Actor Discourse
46:52 Why We Argue About Art

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Happy Monday, Sweet and Condensed Fam!

In this latest episode of Sweet & Condensed, we are moving beyond the screen to explore how the stories we watch—and the ways we learn about them—can fundamentally reshape our reality. I sat down again with Patrick D’Silva, PhD, from World Beyond Worlds to discuss his well-loved course: Race, Religion, and Science Fiction.

As we often say here, movies are magic: they change things (shoutout bell hooks), orient us, and help us find a sense of “home” within ourselves. In this episode, Patrick and I dive into why science fiction and fantasy are the perfect vessels for asking the questions:

• Defining the Human: What does it mean to be alive, and what happens when we encounter “the other”?

• Speculative Futures: Exploring the power of Afrofuturism and Indigenous Futurism to center the experiences of those often left out of traditional narratives.

• Fandom as Faith: From the rise of Jediism to the “religious” atmosphere of Comic-Con, we look at how fictional worlds provide real-world orientation.

The “unEssay”

One of the most inspiring parts of this conversation is Patrick’s approach to pedagogy. Rejecting the traditional “lecture and repeat” model, he grants his students immense autonomy, allowing them to choose how they are evaluated through creative projects or “unEssays”.

“You’re not human workings or human readings or human producers... you’re human beings. You exist. And we can change education so that we honor that.”

We discuss some of the incredible student work born from this freedom, including:

• An illustrated version of the journal from Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower.

• Audio tracks designed to evoke the gothic horror vibes of short stories.

• A cookbook inspired by speculative fiction.

From Arrakis to the Arctic Circle

Whether we’re discussing the “sensorial experience” of seeing Dune: Part Two in a theater or Patrick’s recent first-time read of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the core message remains the same: we are all smarter together than we are alone.

Race, Religion, and Science Fiction: Co-Created Learning, unEssays, and the Power of Film #70

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Josh interviews Patrick D’Silva, PhD, about his graduate special-topics course “Race, Religion, and Science Fiction,” developed from an upper-level “Religion and Science Fiction” class and expanded to foreground race alongside gender, sexuality, and disability through units on Lord of the Rings, Star Wars/Star Trek, Indigenous Futurism, Afrofuturism/Africanfuturism, cyberpunk (including Neuromancer), monsters (Frankenstein), and Jediism as a fiction-based religious movement.

Patrick describes a student-autonomy model where students help shape the syllabus, choose evaluation methods, and can submit response papers as podcasts and final “unEssays” as creative projects (e.g., illustrated journals, roleplaying games, cookbooks, audio tracks, paintings), including course examples like a Wakanda zine and Parable of the Sower-inspired journaling.

He connects this pedagogy to flexibility and compassion shaped by his teaching, parenting a child with special needs, and the pandemic, and explains using film/TV because students are increasingly oriented to visual media, which also supports immersion, participation, and representation.

Patrick’s Substack/podcast project “Worlds Beyond Worlds” is now live, where he will publish interviews with students about their projects.

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Home for explorations of how religion, race, and speculative fiction (sci-fi and fantasy) all intersect to create different visions of how to be human.

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Timestams:

02:29 Course Origins
06:39 Student Led Syllabus
08:22 Creative unEssays
17:37 Holistic Learning
26:24 Why Film And TV
33:19 Teaching Without Ego
41:36 Representation On Screen
49:56 Improvising In The Classroom
55:34 Orientation And Meaning
56:30 Wrap Up And Plugs

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Welcome back to the chaos. This week, we are recovering from two tragedies: The Stranger Things Season 5 finale and the state of Josh’s hair.

But the real horror story? The return to Hawkins.

We sat down to review the final season, and while we loved seasons 1-4, this one… hurt. We’re talking about a finale where the stakes felt low, the wigs were distracting, and the “family” vibes might have ruined the direction.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Acting: Why some performances felt like high school student films.

• The MVP: A heartfelt ode to “Delightful Derrick,” the car commercial actor who saved the day.

• The Pacing: Why we got a 7-minute battle and an hour-long Lord of the Rings-style goodbye.

Whether you were a die-hard fan or you checked out years ago, join us as we crash out over the end of an era.

Stranger Things S5: Spoilers #69

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Josh, Eric, and New Mexico Drew dive deep into the final season of Stranger Things. They discuss the highs, lows, and unexpected hair choices of the series finale. The crew breaks down character arcs, the impact of the Duffer Brothers’ direction, and whether the emotional payoffs landed or fell flat.

Timestamps & Key Topics

• [00:00:20] – Frosted Tips & 2007 Vibes: The episode kicks off with banter about Josh’s new “frosted tips” hairstyle, inspired by a 2005-themed New Year’s Eve party gone wrong (or right?).

• [00:01:08] – Season 5 Synopsis: A dramatic reading of the Stranger Things finale description, setting the stage for the discussion.

• [00:04:46] – Initial Reactions: NMD shares his theory on why Season 5 didn’t live up to the magic of Season 4 and discusses his dislike for the “Hawkins Lab” plotlines.

• [00:07:29] – Acting Critiques: A candid discussion about the performances in the final season, with specific critiques of Noah Schnapp (Will) and praise for others like Steve Harrington and Mrs. Wheeler.

• [00:09:17] – The “Family” Factor: The theory that the Duffer Brothers loved the cast too much to give them proper direction or high stakes, leading to a lackluster season compared to earlier ones.

• [00:15:33] – Pacing Issues: Frustration with the imbalance between the short final battle and the hour-long epilogue.

• [00:21:10] – Delightful Derrick: A shoutout to the new fan-favorite character, Derrick, who carried much of the season on his back.

• [00:22:18] – Max and Lucas: The emotional payoff (and some missed opportunities) regarding Max’s return and her reunion with Lucas.

• [00:27:23] – Will’s Big Moment: A breakdown of Will’s coming-out scene, how it was handled amidst the chaos of the finale, and how Vecna used truth as a weapon.

• [00:41:14] – Final Verdicts: Closing thoughts on the series as a whole. While glad to have an ending, the consensus leans towards disappointment with how the plane was landed.

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On the docket:

• The Frankenstein Divide: Drew calls Guillermo del Toro’s latest “doggy doodoo” and admits he fell asleep twice. Josh and Eric, however, think it’s a visual masterpiece.

• Leo vs. Timmy: In the battle of Best Actor, does DiCaprio’s performance in One Battle After Another beat out Chalamet’s Marty Supreme? Eric says yes; Josh is betting on the Marty glaze.

• TV Takeover: We discuss why The Pitt came out swinging and if Severance Season 2 lived up to the hype.

• Eric’s Internet: It fights a valiant battle, but does it survive the episode? (Spoiler: No) .

2025 Wrap-Up & Golden Globes Nominations #68

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Josh, Eric, and New Mexico Drew break down the best movies of 2025, from the “dog water” disappointment of Guillermo del Toro’s latest to the cinematic masterpiece that is Sinners.

They debate the Golden Globe nominations, argue over whether Timothée Chalamet or Leonardo DiCaprio deserves Best Actor, and Drew tries to survive Eric’s internet connection issues. Plus, they give their final top 10 lists for the year and discuss the TV shows that took over their lives.

Timestamps

• 03:30 – The Frankenstein Debate: Drew vs. The World on Guillermo del Toro’s latest.

• 11:20 – Top Movies of 2025: The boys reveal their Top 10 lists (featuring Sinners, Sentimental Value, and 28 Years Later).

• 14:00 – Genre Standouts: Superman, the terror of 28 Years Later, and Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey.

• 16:00 – Hidden Gems: Warfare, Relay, and Black Bag.

• 17:40 – Golden Globes: Best Drama: Can Sinners beat Sentimental Value?

• 18:50 – Golden Globes: Best Musical/Comedy: The showdown between One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme.

• 22:00 – Golden Globes: Best Animated: K-Pop: Demon Hunters vs. Zootopia 2.

• 24:10 – Best Actress: Jesse Buckley (Sentimental Value) vs. Jennifer Lawrence (Die, My Love).

• 25:10 – Best Actor (Drama): The Rock in The Smashing Machine vs. Joel Edgerton in Train Dreams.

• 26:50 – Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Rose Byrne’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.

• 28:10 – Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): The Jay Kelly discourse and Timothée vs. Leo.

• 30:50 – Best Supporting Actress: Eva Victor in Sorry, Baby and the Wicked debate.

• 33:00 – Technical Difficulties: Eric’s internet fights for its life.

• 35:40 – Best Supporting Actor: Benicio del Toro vs. Sean Penn.

• 37:00 – Best Director: Ryan Coogler (Sinners) vs. Paul Thomas Anderson.

• 38:30 – Best Screenplay: Originality vs. Adaptations.

• 41:10 – TV Talk: The Pit, Severance Season 2, and White Lotus.

Movies Mentioned

• Frankenstein

• Marty Supreme

• Sinners

• Train Dreams

• Sentimental Value

• One Battle After Another

• 28 Years Later

• Eddington

• Weapons

• Superman

• Caught Stealing

• Hamnet

• Die, My Love

• Bugonia

• The Secret Agent

• Mickey 17

• Sorry, Baby

• F1

• Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

• Warfare

• Relay

• Black Bag

• The Life of Chuck

• It Was Just an Accident

• Blue Moon

• No Other Choice

• Predator: Badlands

• The Smashing Machine

• Deliver Me From Nowhere

• The Testament of Ann Lee

• Wicked: Part Two

• Song Sung Blue

• If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

• Jay Kelly

• Hedda

• K-Pop: Demon Hunters

• Zootopia 2

• Elio

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It’s 2026, and we are starting the year off with the guys back all together! (We missed you on the pod, though, Kelly).

After a year-long hiatus, New Mexico Drew has finally returned to the Sweet and Condensed microphone. Naturally, we had to welcome him back with a movie that is equal parts stressful, hilarious, and bizarre: Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme.

In this episode, we break down why this film about professional ping pong feels more like a heist movie. We discuss the incredible supporting cast—including a non-actor found ranting after a Knicks game and Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary —and debate whether the “Uncut Gems” anxiety is actually charming this time around.

Highlights include:

• The Comeback: Drew explains where he’s been (sort of) and why we’re all on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

• The Music: Why 1980s synth perfectly fits 1950s New York.

• The Verdict: Is this Timothée Chalamet’s best performance? And is the movie a top 5 contender for the year?

Marty Supreme: Spoilers #67

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New Mexico Drew returns from the wilderness (and a year-long hiatus) to join Josh and Eric for a chaotic deep dive into Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme.

The boys are breaking down the electric world of professional ping pong, the unique 1950s-meets-1980s aesthetic, and why Timothée Chalamet might just be playing himself.

They discuss the standout supporting cast—from Kevin O’Leary (yes, Mr. Wonderful) to Tyler, the Creator—and debate whether the film lands in their top movies of the year. Spoilers ahead!

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro: The return of New Mexico Drew, PIPs, and safely ignoring the editors.

• 03:40 – First reactions: Heavy-handed themes, rampant comedy, and “Uncut Gems” energy.

• 05:30 – Letterboxd check: Plot summary and the stacked cast list.

• 08:00 – Safdie Vibes: Comparisons to Uncut Gems and Good Time.

• 10:20 – Textures: How it compares to Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine.

• 13:00 – Character Study: Why we root for Marty despite the toxicity.

• 16:00 – Standout Performances: Luke Manley’s acting debut, Kevin O’Leary’s “Mr. Wonderful” persona, and Tyler, the Creator.

• 21:30 – The “Rocky” Tropes: 1980s Cold War energy in a 1950s setting.

• 26:00 – Memorable Scenes: The bathtub incident and the white-shirt finale.

• 28:10 – The Needle Drops: Using modern synth to score a period piece.

• 31:10 – That visual metaphor: Sperm, eggs, and ping pong balls.

• 33:30 – Final Ratings: Is it a Top 5 movie?

Movies Mentioned

• Marty Supreme

• Train Dreams

• Uncut Gems

• Good Time

• The Smashing Machine

• Rocky

• One Battle After Another

• Sinners

• Anora

• Saltburn

• Everything Everywhere All At Once

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Train Dreams: Spoilers #66

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Josh and Eric discuss the critically acclaimed film Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley and adapted from Denis Johnson's novella. The conversation delves into the film's stunning visual storytelling, the compelling performances by Joel Edgerton and William H. Macy, and its impactful narrative about a logger navigating love, loss, and monumental change in early 20th-century America.

They also discuss their personal reactions to the film's handling of historical and emotional themes, its restrained yet powerful cinematography, and its depiction of various societal issues. With moments of both light-hearted banter and profound reflections, this episode encapsulates the raw emotion and artistic brilliance of Train Dreams.

Train Dreams is streaming on Netflix.

00:39 Haunted House Tequila Adventure
02:12 Car Troubles and Christmas Gifts
06:35 Movie and TV Show Discussions
12:25 Train Dreams Spoilers
22:04 Initial Impressions and Viewing Habits
22:31 Emotional Impact and Key Scenes
24:58 Racial Tensions and Historical Context
30:54 Cinematic Techniques and Visuals
36:23 Character Performances and Interactions
44:53 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Movies Mentioned

• Marty Supreme (2025)

• Train Dreams (2025)

• Sing Sing (2024)

• The Electric State (2025)

• Knives Out (2019)

• Saltburn (2023)

• Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

• The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

• American Psycho (2000)

• Goodfellas (1990)

• Remember the Titans (2000)

• The Gift (2015)

• Warrior (2011)

• Boy Erased (2018)

• It Comes at Night (2017)

• Black Mass (2015)

• The King (2019)

• The Green Knight (2021)

• The Theory of Everything (2014)

• Manchester by the Sea (2016)

• Talk to Me (2023)

• Bring Her Back (2025)

• Ron’s Gone Wrong (2021)

• Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)

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Horror Movie Draft: Creating Our Own Horror Movies #65

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Josh, Eric, and Kelly go head-to-head, building their own theoretical horror movies by drafting from nine specific categories. The episode is filled with chaotic energy, accusations of cheating , and a deep-dive analysis of why Christian Venegas doesn’t watch movies.

Let us know who had the best horror movie draft in the comments on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, social media, email, or text message.

Draft Categories

The hosts built their movies by drafting picks in the following 9 rounds:

• Director

• Setting

• First Character to Die

• Final Girl (or Survivor)

• Two Ensemble Characters

• Soundtrack

• Villain (Outside the Horror Genre)

• Horror Subgenre

• The Twist

Timestamped Moments

[04:04:49] The hosts call out Christian Venegas for his alleged refusal to watch movies.

[10:10:11] The show officially begins

[10:10:43] The Horror Movie Draft categories are announced.

[14:14:00] Round 1: Director.

[19:19:30] Round 2: Setting.

[21:21:32] Round 3: First Character to Die.

[24:24:30] Round 4: Final Girl/Survivor.

[26:26:55] Round 5: Ensemble Characters.

[29:29:42] Round 6: Soundtrack.

[32:32:21] Round 7: Villain (Outside of Horror).

[35:35:23] Round 8: Horror Subgenre.

[39:39:33] Round 9: The Twist.

[43:43:00] Josh recaps Kelly’s movie.

[44:44:24] Josh recaps Eric’s movie.

[45:45:55] Josh recaps his own movie.

[46:46:55] This Week’s Movie Swap: Josh must watch A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Kelly must watch Dead Poets Society.

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GET OUT: Spoilers #64

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JP and NMD (Drew) are closing spooky season by diving deep into Jordan Peele’s 2017 directorial debut, Get Out.

The guys discuss their first-time watches versus their recent rewatch, why comedians make great horror directors, and the standout scenes that make the film a modern classic. They also debate the film’s one glaring imperfection (hint: it involves camera gear) and revisit the stacked 2017 Oscar race.

Episode Guide & Timestamps

• [00:00:18] Intro & Eric’s Whereabouts: JP and NMD take over the pod while Eric is on an anniversary trip in LA.

• [00:08:30] Main Topic: Get Out: The hosts reveal they are discussing Get Out after Eric “bullied” JP into a rewatch.

• [00:08:50] First Watch vs. Rewatch: NMD shares his first experience watching the movie on a laptop with a newborn . JP admits he initially gave the film four stars but now considers it near-perfect.

• [00:16:53] Tangent: Ethan Hawke Hot Take: NMD confesses he used to be a “giant Ethan Hawke hater” but has since come around.

• [00:21:10] Analysis: Jordan Peele as Director: NMD argues that comedy and horror share the same formula (setup, tension, payoff) and that comedians’ sense of timing makes them great horror directors. JP compares Peele to Adam McKay (Anchorman to The Big Short).

• [00:27:03] Sound & Score: The hosts praise the film’s sound design (the teaspoon) and the “old school Hitchcock” score.

• [00:29:10] Peele’s Industry Impact: The hosts discuss how Get Out (and Peele’s subsequent success) “paved the way” for other Black directors like Ryan Coogler to tackle the horror genre.

• [00:35:10] Standout Scenes:

  • NMD: The quintessential scene is the first hypnosis and the introduction of “the sunken place”.

  • NMD: The most “burned in my brain” moment is Walter (the grandpa) running full-speed at Chris in the dark.

  • NMD: The tense conversation with the blind art dealer.

  • JP: The silent auction “bingo” scene.

• [00:43:16] Standout Performances: The hosts praise Daniel Kaluuya, Bradley Whitford (the dad), Allison Williams (Rose), Betty Gabriel (Georgina), and Caleb Landry Jones (the brother).

• [00:48:50] Rewatchability: Both hosts agree the film has a “thousand percent” high rewatchability factor.

• [00:50:44] The One Big Imperfection: NMD and JP (both photographers) call out the film’s biggest flaw: Chris, a professional New York photographer, uses a “goddamn kit lens” and a “kit strap”.

Movies Mentioned

• Get Out (2017)

• Bring Her Back (2024)

• The Shape of Water (2017)

• Paddington (2014)

• Halloweentown (1998)

• Hubie Halloween (2020)

• Thelma (2024)

• Eleanor the Great (2024)

• The Sixth Sense (1999)

• Hocus Pocus (1993)

• Signs (2002)

• The Black Phone 2 (2025)

• Training Day (2001)

• Tron: Ares (2025)

• Tron (1982)

• Tron: Legacy (2010)

• Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

• Fight Club (1999)

• Requiem for a Dream (2000)

• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

• The Big Short (2015)

• Fruitvale Station (2013)

• Black Panther (2018)

• Flint Strong (2024) (referred to as Sinners and The Fire Inside )

• Us (2019)

• Nope (2022)

• Widows (2018)

• The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

• American Psycho (2000)

• The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)

• Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

• Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

• Talk to Me (2023)

• Lady Bird (2017)

• Phantom Thread (2017)

• The Post (2017)

• Dunkirk (2017)

• Darkest Hour (2017)

• Call Me by Your Name (2017)

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WEAPONS: Spoilers #63

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In this episode, Eric and Josh discuss the movie Weapons in detail, including major spoilers. They cover the plot, the cast, and their personal reactions to the film’s various elements, such as the unexpected twist involving Aunt Gladys.

The conversation explores the balance between horror and humor, plot holes, and the evolution of horror cinema, referencing films like LongLegs and works by Jordan Peele. Eric and Josh express their enthusiasm for horror’s creative storytelling and filmmaking, while also sharing some personal anecdotes related to their viewing experiences.

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Our Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2025 #62

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The guys break down every must-see indie darling and blockbuster film hitting theaters this fall.

Before diving into a massive preview of the movies set to define Fall 2025, Josh and Eric get sidetracked by the important questions in life: soft vs. crunchy beef jerky, the ethics of eating a $9 pint of protein ice cream by yourself, and the polarizing characters of

Shrinking. Once the snacks are settled, the guys unpack a stacked season of upcoming films. They discuss Jennifer Lawrence's return to form in Die My Love, Daniel Day-Lewis's shocking return from retirement for Anemone, and whether Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson can finally prove his acting chops in The Smashing Machine. Get ready for a passionate, hilarious, and exhaustive guide to your new favorite films.

00:23 — The Great Beef Jerky Debate: Soft and Chewy or Crunchy?

02:06 — Eric's $9 Pint of Protein Ice Cream

02:53 — TV Catch-Up: Is Jason Segel's Character in Shrinking Unbearable?

06:47 — Main Topic: The Fall 2025 Movie Preview Begins

07:19 — Josh's Most Anticipated: Die My Love with Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence

10:58 — Upcoming Horror: The Long Walk and the Jordan Peele-Produced Him

15:10 — A Legend Returns: Daniel Day-Lewis is Back for Anemone

16:10 — Can The Rock Really Act? A Look at

The Smashing Machine

20:20 — Battle of the Biopics: Timothy Chalamet in Marty Supreme vs. Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen

23:15 — A Packed Christmas Movie Season

27:32 — More Must-Sees: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia

33:17 — Remakes and Reboots: The Running Man and Anaconda

Movies Mentioned Letterboxd Links

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

After the Hunt

Anaconda (1997)

Anaconda (Upcoming)

Anemone

Avatar 3

Back to the Future

One Battle After Another

Bugonia

The Black Phone 2

Boogie Nights

Christy

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Die My Love

Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Good Boy

Hamnet

Him

The History of Sound

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Inherent Vice

Jaws

The Life of Chuck

Licorice Pizza

The Long Walk

Magnolia

Marty Supreme

The Master

Mid90s

No Hard Feelings

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

Phantom Thread

Predator: Badlands

Punch-Drunk Love

The Running Man

Saltburn

Silver Linings Playbook

The Smashing Machine

Strangers: Chapter 2

The Thing

There Will Be Blood

Tron: Ares

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Uncut Gems

Wicked

Winter's Bone

Zootopia 2

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Jim Henson, The Muppets, and the Power of Puppetry w/ Special Guest Amerique Monagle #61

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In this episode, Josh is joined by special guest Amerique Monagle to discuss the life and legacy of Jim Henson. Amerique shares her personal connection to puppetry and storytelling, and provides an in-depth look at Henson's career, from his early days on "Sesame Street" to the creation of "The Muppet Show" and beyond.

They explore the development of iconic Muppet characters, the technical innovations Henson brought to filmmaking, and the underlying themes of creativity, collaboration, and taking care of each other that defined his work. The conversation also touches on Henson's other projects, including "The Dark Crystal" and "Fraggle Rock," as well as his lasting impact on pop culture.

Key Topics & Timestamps:

• Introduction & Amerique's Background in Puppetry: (00:01:15)

• Jim Henson's Early Career & "Sesame Street": (00:14:37)

• The Creation and Rise of "The Muppet Show": (00:16:50)

• Character Development of the Muppets: (00:21:42)

• The Connection Between the Puppeteers and Their Characters: (00:22:34)

• The Making of "The Muppet Movie" and "Rainbow Connection": (00:28:04)

• Henson's Push for Creative Innovation: (00:37:33)

• "The Dark Crystal" and "Fraggle Rock": (00:38:51)

• Henson's Technical Innovations in Filmmaking: (00:45:56)

• Jim Henson's Untimely Death and Legacy: (00:48:27)

• Which Muppet Characters Do the Hosts Identify With?: (00:54:49)

• The Sale of The Muppets to Disney: (01:10:16)

• Amerique's Movie Recommendations: (01:13:06)

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review! Let us know which Muppet you’d be, and don’t forget to take care of each other.

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Barbie w/ Special Guest Sarah Eden: Living A Stream #60

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Josh welcomes guest Sarah to dive deep into Barbie (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig. They discuss the film's layers of comedy, emotion, and social commentary, guided by Jimmy V's 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—what held them in thought, made them laugh, and moved their emotions to tears—while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives.

Sarah shares her personal connections to the film, particularly its take on existential themes, consumerism, and the pressures of womanhood. They both reflect on various scenes, including emotional highlights and comedic moments, and discuss Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken.

The episode also touches on the guest's personal life updates, including her educational journey and move from Albuquerque to the Pacific Northwest, as well as a quick discussion on upcoming films and directors they're excited about.

00:46 Catching Up with Sarah
01:59 Life in the Pacific Northwest
06:53 Occupational Therapy Journey
13:10 Diving into the Barbie Movie
16:39 Greta Gerwig's Directorial Impact
29:01 Ryan Gosling's Role as Ken
40:30 Emotions to Tears
41:04 The Impact of Billie Eilish's Song
41:48 Themes of Self-Worth and Completeness
46:34 Humor and Fourth Wall Breaks
47:21 Barbie's Ending and Cultural References
49:24 Favorite Characters and Scenes
56:04 Upcoming Movies and Anticipations
01:01:16 Indie Films and Directors
01:09:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Lady Bird & One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: Show Swap #59

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Josh, Eric, and Kelly dive into their latest film and TV show swap, sharing reactions and insights. Eric and Kelly discuss their experience with the critically acclaimed film 'Lady Bird', while Josh gives his take on the classic 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.

The conversation is peppered with personal anecdotes and humorous tangents about allergies, an intense family dinner, and the challenges of communication within families. The episode wraps up with brief thoughts on Ted Lasso and Gossip Girl, setting the stage for a deeper discussion in future episodes.

00:00 Introduction and Banter

01:09 Dinner with the Family

02:07 Allergies and Asthma

06:11 Physical Therapy and Running

17:50 Lady Bird

38:10 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

50:19 Ted Lasso Obsession

52:25 Gossip Girl Show Swap Mini Update

57:22 Conclusion and Farewell

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Dune Part 1 & Dune Part 2 w/ Special Guest Patrick D’Silva, PhD: The Medium Project #58

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Josh welcomes guest Dr. Patrick D’Silva, PhD, to discuss the expansive universe of 'Dune' spanning books, movies, and TV shows.

Patrick J. D’Silva writes about spaceships and dragons (among other things) at Worlds Beyond Worlds. An Islamicist specializing in Persian Sufism by training, he has taught in Philosophy and Religious Studies departments at several universities in Colorado. He lives in Boulder, CO, with his family.

Patrick, an expert in religious studies and a lifelong science fiction enthusiast, offers insights into themes such as religion, colonization, and environmentalism in 'Dune.' The discussion covers the adaptation process for the Denis Villeneuve films, their casting choices, and the visual depiction of key elements such as desert landscapes and the iconic sandworms.

The conversation concludes with a critical look at the portrayal of characters and themes, touching on cultural appropriation and Orientalism. Patrick also shares information about his new Substack, 'Worlds Beyond Worlds,' where he'll continue exploring connections between speculative fiction and real-world issues.

Subscribe to Patrick’s Substack: Worlds Beyond Worlds

Links to Patrick’s essays mentioned in this episode:

Desert Warriors and White Saviors: The Shared Destinies of Rand al’Thor and Paul Atreides

Layers of Dune: A Sandworm-Sized Case Study of Cultural Appropriation in Contemporary Science Fiction

Timestamps for the episode:

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

01:41 Patrick De Silva's Background and Expertise

03:25 Dune: A Deep Dive into Themes and Context

07:05 Patrick's Journey and Translation Work

10:23 The Medium Project: Exploring Dune Adaptations

36:57 Cultural Significance and Appropriation in Dune

53:15 Humor and Choices in Dune

56:51 Books vs. Movies: Visualizing Worlds

01:01:01 Northern vs. Southern Fremen

01:05:27 Adapting Dune: Changes and Expectations

01:06:56 Anticipating Dune Part Three

01:15:45 Best Adaptation

01:19:51 Worst Adaptation

01:26:49 Best Cast

01:30:42 Worst Cast

01:34:49 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

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28 Years Later, Best of 2025 & The Century So Far: Spoilers #57

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Josh, Eric, and New Mexico Drew discuss their recent activities and dive into a lengthy conversation about their favorite movies of the 21st century. The discussion moves from amusing personal anecdotes, like Drew's sweaty mishap at a work event, to thoughtful insights on the impact of certain films.

Key highlights include a deep dive into the movie '28 Years Later' with spoilers, favorite movies of 2025 so far, and their top ten list for best movies of the 21st Century.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:33 Life Updates and Sweaty Stories

03:09 Weather Talk and Movie Binging

05:12 Expensive Movie Outings

07:04 Casual Conversations and Movie Plans

10:31 28 Years Later Discussion: Spoilers

30:38 Controversial Movie References

33:52 Favorite Movies of the Year So Far

36:11 Anticipated Upcoming Releases

45:09 Top Movies of the 21st Century

53:43 The Impact of Jordan Peele on Horror

59:39 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations

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Rom-Com Movie Draft: Spontaneously Creating Our Own Rom-Com #56

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In this episode, Kelly, Eric, and Josh decide to do an unprepared, no research rom-com movie draft with various categories like love interest, city setting, best friend, and soundtrack to create their own rom-com.

They also dive into a myriad of side conversations, ranging from judging each other’s eating habits to debate over classic films and TV shows. The episode wraps up with the announcement of a show swap, agreeing to watch 'Gossip Girl' and 'Ted Lasso' and ‘Shrinking’. With plenty of laughs, jokes, and a bit of chaos, this episode offers an entertaining blend of pop culture chat and personal anecdotes.

08:25 Rom-Com Movie Draft
16:16 Best Friends in Rom-Coms
19:34 Curveball: Horror Genre Love Interests
22:18 Soundtrack Selections
26:49 Rom-Com Conflicts and Tropes
28:41 Grumpy Sunshine
32:44 Soundtracks and Directors
34:40 Finalizing Movie Concepts
39:17 Movie Swap and Show Swap
01:01:37 Upcoming Episodes and Sign-Off

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Movie Theater Experiences | Keep Cinemas Alive! #55

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Eric and Josh discuss various topics centered around their experiences with movies and movie theaters. They touch on the excitement and nostalgia associated with midnight premieres, particularly reflecting on films like 'The Dark Knight' and 'Titanic'.

They also discuss their favorite movie theater experiences, including memorable screenings during travel, such as 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' watched in a Brussels theater.

The conversation meanders through various movie genres, the importance of theater atmospheres, and upcoming films they're excited about, highlighting the irreplaceable magic of cinema.

00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter
02:20 WEAPONS TRAILER WATCH
09:14 Movie Theater Experiences
11:43 Midnight Premieres and High School Memories
12:50 Special Movie Events and Memorabilia
15:20 Personal Stories and Injuries
17:36 Guest Appearance and Casual Chat
19:04 First Movie Theater Experiences
19:35 Childhood Movie Memories
20:59 Iconic Movies of the Late 90s
21:35 Pearl Harbor and Animated Classics
24:38 School of Rock and Mike White's Legacy
27:44 Tarantino
36:17 European Cinema — SHOUT OUT BRUSSELS
42:29 Final Thoughts

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SINNERS: A Spoilers Conversation #54

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Eric and Josh SPOIL the movie ‘Sinners’ in this episode so if you don’t want it to be spoiled, do not listen yet. Come back later.

They discuss their thoughts and impressions on the film 'Sinners,' starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler. Eric and Josh explore various aspects of the movie, including its character development, plot intricacies, and standout performances.

They delve into how the film incorporates elements of horror, music, and historical context to create a richly layered narrative. The conversation touches on the importance of viewing the film in theaters to fully appreciate its impact. They also share personal anecdotes about their viewing experiences and discuss the broader cultural implications presented in the movie.

00:00 Introduction and Joe Rogan Anecdotes
00:41 Home Renovation Woes
02:10 Discussing the Movie 'Sinners'
04:06 First Impressions and Hype
06:33 Theater Experience and Michael B. Jordan's Performance
14:16 Character Development and Soundtrack
18:56 Complexity of the Irish Vampire Character
28:11 Themes of Pain and Cultural Appropriation
35:33 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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