Mashley at the Movies

RETRO: Burnt Offerings

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0500

It's officially spooky season, so it seemed like the perfect time to dust off a 50-year-old haunted house movie! Grant joins us to talk about Burnt Offerings (1976).

Digger

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0500

Tom Cruise stars in the title role of Alejandro Inarritu's latest joint. We're pretty mixed on it as you'll hear in this episode.

Verity

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0500

Verity is a movie that fancies itself a sultry thriller, though we have a different view of it. We review the movie in this episode.

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0500

Shaun the Sheep and friends run into some trouble right before Halloween. Ashley & Matt review this charming new film.

Resident Evil

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0500

A medical courier has a very, very bad time of it in Resident Evil. Matt & Ashley review the 2026 Zach Cregger joint in this episode.

Hope (SPOILERS)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt have a spoiler review of the 2026 Korean horror-comedy Hope.

By Any Means

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0500

By Any Means takes place in Mississippi in 1966, where the FBI calls in a mob hitman to help a black FBI agent bring racists to justice. Ashley & Matt review the movie here.

Ranking the Star Trek Films

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Matt and Deb rank all thirteen of the theatrically-released Star Trek movies! Listen as we share how we discovered the original TV show, personal memories of when and how we saw some of the films, and which ones are our favorites.

Coyote vs. Acme / Buddy / The Whisper Man / Here The Whole Time

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500

We had a lot of ground to cover -- four new movies this week -- so we decided to review them all in one episode! They run the gamut: a cartoon/live action mash-up, a serial killer thriller, a gay rom-com, and a deranged kids' show mascot.

Insidious: Out of the Further

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0500

There's a new Insidious movie in theaters, and Larry is here to review it with us!

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RETRO: The Truman Show

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500

We look back at 1998, as Brandon joins us to talk about The Truman Show.

The End of Oak Street (SPOILERS)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500

We had a lot (probably too much) to talk about with the new movie The End of Oak Street, and so decided to do a spoiler episode on it!

Tony

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0500

Tony tells the story of one summer in the young adult life of renowned chef and author Anthony Bourdain. Matt & Ashley review the movie in this episode.

One Night Only

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0500

On the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex, Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro's characters meet cute. Will they end up together beyond this one night? Rachel joins us to talk the new rom-com.

Criterion: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt look back at a mid-1970s classic starring Ellen Burstyn, and directed by Martin Scorsese.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0500

It's the fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man movie! Matt & Ashley review it in this episode.

The Odyssey

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review The Odyssey, which happens to be the highly-anticipated new Christopher Nolan joint.

40 Dates and 40 Nights

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0500

A down-on-love young woman takes her grandmother up on a wager to go on 40 dates over 40 nights and, if she does, her grandmother will pay her rent for a year. Will she meet the man of her dreams? Ashley & Matt review this straight-to-streaming rom-com.

The Best Movies of 2026 (so far)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500

We're midway through 2026, so Ashley, Matt and Ryan decided to talk about their Top 5 favorite films of the year (so far).

Voicemails for Isabelle

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0500

A woman living in San Francisco leaves voicemails for her dead sister, not knowing that they're going to the phone of a handsome man living in Austin, TX. He falls for her listening to the voicemails, and decides to go to San Fran to meet her. Rachel joins us to review this new Netflix movie.

Supergirl

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley and Matt give an in-depth (spoiler-free) review of the new Supergirl movie.

Leviticus

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Two teenage boys are stalked by a malevolent entity after their conservative church finds out they're gay. Matt & Ashley review Leviticus in this episode.

Stop! That! Train!

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0500

A glamour train is headed into a stormaganza, and only the queens on board (and maybe Madame President, herself) can save the day! We review Stop! That! Train! in this episode.

Toy Story 5

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0500

The toys are back in town! Ashley & Matt review Toy Story 5 in this episode.

Disclosure Day

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0500

Steven Spielberg is back with another movie about aliens! Ashley & Matt get into a lively discussion as we review Disclosure Day.

Power Ballad (SPOILERS)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0500

A former rock star (?) who now fronts a wedding band spends an evening jamming with a former boy band member, only to find later on that said boy band member steals his song and turns it into a hit. Ashley & Matt review the new movie Power Ballad in this episode.

Masters of the Universe

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Prince Adam must find his true destiny and free the people of Eternia from the evil Skeleton and his minions. Matt & Ashley review the new Masters of the Universe in this episode.

RETRO: Rope

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Grant joins us for one out of Retro episodes, where we discuss an old(er) film. This time it's Alfred Hitchcock's Rope (1948).

Backrooms

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 -0500

The online sensation, Backrooms, has been turned into a feature film! Ashley & Matt are here to share their (spoiler-free) thoughts on the new horror/thriller/sci-fi movie.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500

It's the first Star Wars movie in six-and-a-half years!

Ashley & Matt review The Mandalorian and Grogu in this episode.

Passenger (SPOILERS)

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 -0500

If you happen to find yourself on a wooded back road area at night, don't stop. Not to relieve yourself, not to check on an accident, not to watch a movie (yes, apparently that's a thing, at least in this film) -- just don't stop. Bad things are gonna happen if you do. That's the big takeaway from Passenger, a new horror movie that co-stars, believe it or not, an Academy Award winning actress. Garret joins us to talk about it.

Mortal Kombat II

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 -0500

It's a fight to the death! A bunch of them! We're here with a review of Mortal Kombat II, a sequel to the 2021 film. Both movies are of course based on the venerable video game from the '90s.

Obsession

Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 -0500

A guy has a crush on a female friend. It's unrequited love and, one night, he makes a wish that she would love him back. It doesn't go well. Larry joins us to review the new horror movie Obsession in this episode.

The Sheep Detectives

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500

The Sheep Detectives is a family-friendly, British whodunit where a flock of sheep try and solve the murder of their shepherd. It has an all-star cast, and Rachel joins us for the review.

RETRO: Draft Day

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 -0500

A friend and regular listener recommended we watch/talk about Draft Day. So we did! That said, we know next to nothing about the NF, or even what a draft day is, so we called in our friend -- and Mashley at the Movies OG Garret to help us muddle through!

Hokum

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 -0500

A successful novelist travels to an old Irish hotel to spread his parents' ashes, and ends up walking into a very unsettling series of events. We review the new folk horror film Hokum in this episode.

The Christophers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0500

A young woman goes to work for an aging artist with the underlying intent of forging his legendary unfinished series of portraits. Ashley & Matt review The Christophers in this episode.

Chili Finger

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0500

A woman finds a finger in her chili at a fast food restaurant, and things escalate from there. Ashley & Matt review this new movie that was filmed in central Illinois.

Michael

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review Michael, the new musical biopic about the King of Pop.

The History of Sound

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we catch up with a 2025 film we've been wanting to see. Ashley & Matt review The History of Sound.

You, Me & Tuscany

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500

There's a new rom-com in theaters! Ashley, Matt and Rachel review You, Me & Tuscany in this episode.

The Drama (Spoilers)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500

The Drama is a new movie starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, as a couple on the verge of getting married when a revelation is made that jeopardizes everything. This film is... a lot, so Ashley & Matt have decided to make this a spoiler review of it, as we think the subject matter deserves a discussion.

With that said, the first few minutes of the episode are spoiler-free, and we give a heads-up when that will change.

2026 Movies We're Looking Forward To

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt talk about the 2026 movies we're most looking forward to seeing.

Lovebug

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review Lovebug, the new direct-to-streaming movie about two young people who meet cute and become lovers/business partners in the adult entertainment industry.

Project Hail Mary

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Ryan Gosling is on a mission to save the sun (and along with it the Earth), and he's assisted by a rock alien along the way. It all makes sense in the movie. Listen as Ashley & Matt review Project Hail Mary.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0500

Samara Weaving defeated one family in the first movie, now she's got several coming for her in Ready or Not: Here I Come, the sequel to the 2019 thriller. This time, she's got her sister along for the ride. Ashley & Matt review the new movie in this episode.

Undertone

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

A young woman caring for her dying mother listens to some creepy audio recordings, and it does not go well. Matt & Ashley review Undertone in this episode.

Hoppers

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0600

A young woman attempts to save a beloved glade from being paved over, by interacting with the wild animals there in a very unique way. Ashley & Matt review the new Pixar movie, Hoppers, in this episode.

Scream 7

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600

We wrap up February by watching Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers (and others) facing off against Ghostface. Garret joins us to review Scream 7.

The Best Movies of 2025

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

We take a final look back at the films of 2025. Ryan joins us as we rank our Top 10 favorite movies of last year!

How to Make a Killing

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600

How to Make a Killing channels a 77-year-old Alec Guinness film with its story about a disowned heir who looks to knock-off his rival family members. Ashley & Matt review the new movie in this episode.

Crime 101

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Crime 101 weaves several plot lines throughout its 140 minute runtime. Matt & Ashley review the epic heist movie in this episode.

Wuthering Heights

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0600

Rachel is back with us to talk about the latest version of Emily Bronte's classic tale.

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0600

Rachel joins us to review a new movie that's a comedy about friendship, timeavel, and chasing your dreams.

RETRO: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600

It's Friday the 13th, and Jason Voorhees is up to his usual antics. Grant is back with us to discuss Part VI of the franchise, Jason Lives.

RETRO: Waiting for Guffman

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Ashley had been wanting to re-watch the 1996 Christopher Guest mockumentary Waiting for Guffman, and the recent passing of Catherine O'Hara prompted us to finally get around to it. We discuss the film in this episode of our Retro series.

Send Help

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0600

Send Help stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, and is directed by Sam Raimi. It centers around a woman and her boss whose plane crashes and they wash up together on a remote island. Will they survive? Will they want to?

People We Meet on Vacation

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0600

Poppy and Alex are two friends who meet at college and then vacation together every summer for several years. Will they be more than friends? Who knows? These rom-coms are so unpredictable! /s

Ashley & Matt review the new Netflix movie in this episode.

Night Patrol

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600

Justin Long and Jermaine Fowler play cops in a dark, unsettling Los Angeles, where sinister things happen at night. Larry joins Matt to review the new movie Night Patrol.

No Other Choice

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0600

In this week's episode, we talk about the new(ish), Academy Award-shortlisted, prestige film No Other Choice.

Hamnet

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

Hamnet tells the story of the death of William and Agnes (Anne) Shakespeare's son, and how they deal with the grief in its aftermath. Ashley & Matt review this late-2025 film that is garnering a lot of awards buzz.

Marty Supreme

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we review the new Josh Safdie joint, Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet (and today is his birthday)!

12 Days of Christmas: Ernest Saves Christmas

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Jim Varney's character of Ernest P. Worrell is a uniquely 1980s creation, someone who a lot of younger people today may not have heard of. We enjoyed revisiting the character with Garret, in this Christmas-themed movie.

Thank you for joining us on another journey through 12 holiday-themed films!

12 Days of Christmas: The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0600

It's Christmas Eve, and so it seemed like the right time to present our episode about a 2024 animated film that Rachel introduced us to, The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland.

12 Days of Christmas: All I Want for Christmas

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Marianne is back with us to talk about an underrated 1991 film, All I Want for Christmas.

12 Days of Christmas: Happiest Season

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0600

A lesbian couple's relationship is strained when one of them goes to the other's family home for Christmas, and they have to pretend that they're straight. Ryan joins us to discuss Happiest Season, as our 12 Days of Christmas series continues.

12 Days of Christmas: Feliz NaviDAD

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0600

It's another 12 Days of Christmas episode. Ashley & Matt talk about the 2020 Lifetime movie Feliz NaviDAD.

Get it? DAD? Because Mario Lopez plays a dad.

12 Days of Christmas: Never Say Goodbye

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

The unhappy daughter of a divorced couple wants to see them back together. The dad (Errol Flynn) wants to see his daughter for Christmas, but he has to get by her mom/his ex-wife (Eleanor Parker() first. Marianne joins us again, this time to talk about the 1946 film, Never Say Goodbye.

12 Days of Christmas: After the Thin Man

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0600

We return to the world of Nick & Nora Charles, as Will McKinley joins us again to talk about After the Thin Man. Part of the movie takes place around New Year's Eve, so... here we go!

12 Days of Christmas: The Dorm That Dripped Blood

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0600

We're shaking it up with today's 12 Days of Christmas episode! Sean (our resident horror expert) is back to discuss a low-budget 1980s slasher called The Dorm That Dripped Blood. We chose it because it's purportedly set during the holidays, but... well, it's about as Christmassy as a thing that isn't very Christmassy.

12 Days of Christmas: The Man Who Invented Christmas

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600

Marianne joins us to talk about the 2017 feature The Man Who Invented Christmas.

12 Days of Christmas: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? The answer to that is: yes. Sean joins us to talk about this well-liked 1990s stop motion classic.

12 Days of Christmas: Sugarplummed

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

As 12 Days of Christmas continues, we land on an inevitable Hallmark movie. Rachel joins us to talk about Sugarplummed.

12 Days of Christmas: The Thin Man

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Our annual 12 Days of Christmas series returns! Will McKinley joins us to kick things off with The Thin Man. Much of this 1934 classic is set during Christmastime, and we're treated to William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles. We follow along as they become embroiled in the case of a missing person. Or is it murder?

Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Rohan Campbell stars as Billy Chapman, in this remake/re-imagining of the 1984 cult classic, where a man dressed as Santa Claus goes on a rampage. Ashley & Matt review the new Silent Night, Deadly Night.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0600

Benoit Blanc is on the case again as he's called to solve a murder at a church in a seemingly-quaint New England hamlet. Josh O'Connor is the local priest, and there are a host of suspects to choose from. Aaron joins us to discuss Wake Up Dead Man.

Zootopia 2

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0600

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on the case when a snake threatens to steal a book valuable to the history of Zootopia. There's more than meets the eye, however, and much adventure ensues.

Eternity

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Eternity is an original movie with interesting ideas about the afterlife and love. And yet... we weren't completely sold on it. Ashley & Matt have an involved discussion about the new film in this episode.

Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600

The magicians are back! The third installment in the Now You See Me franchise is in theaters, and Matt & Ashley review it in this episode.

Predator: Badlands

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0600

In the seventh episode of the franchise, the predator is now the prey! Matt & Ashley review the new sci-f action film Predator: Badlands.

Regretting You

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0600

Love, betrayal, romance, and second chances swirl into the mixture that is Regretting You. Ashley & Matt review this new rom-dram in this episode.

Blue Moon

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0600

We review Blue Moon, the new, Oscar bait (?) film centering around Lorenz Hart, set during the opening night of Oklahoma!

13 Days of Halloween: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Michael Myers is back, and he's looking for Laurie Strode. Halloween H20 features one of the several Michael vs. Laurie showdowns we've had over the years. As he has for the past several years, Grant joins us on Halloween to talk about one of the Halloween movies. This time, it's the seventh film in the franchise.

This concludes 13 Days of Halloween for 2025. Thank you for listening!

13 Days of Halloween: Motel Hell

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500

A man and his sister run a modest hotel with a deadly secret. Sean is back with us to discuss 1980's Motel Hell, in this year's penultimate 13 Days of Halloween episode!

13 Days of Halloween: Something Wicked This Way Comes

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Dark's Pandemonium Carnival arrives in a small town, and soon sinister things begin to happen. Aaron joins us to discuss the film adaptation of the Ray Bradbury classic.

13 Days of Halloween: The Descent

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500

One year after tragedy befalls one of them, a group of girlfriends venture into some caverns in a national park, where the real nightmare begins. Ryan joins us to talk about the The Descent.

13 Days of Halloween: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Larry joins us to discuss the second entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, as our 13 Days of Halloween series continues.

13 Days of Halloween: Lady in White

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In upstate New York on Halloween 1962, a boy witnesses a 10-year-old murder. Lady in White is a film from Matt's youth, and we're looking forward to talking about it on today's 13 Days of Halloween episode!

13 Days of Halloween: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

The iconic comedy duo of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello meet the Frankenstein monster in this 1948 horror comedy. Not only that, they also meet Dracula and the Wolfman, too! Our resident "old movie weirdo" Will McKinley joins us for this episode.

13 Days of Halloween: Fade to Black

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Sean is back to talk with us about an... interesting film from 1980. It's Fade to Black, and we have thoughts.

13 Days of Halloween: The Revenge of Frankenstein

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Baron Frankenstein is up to his old tricks in this Hammer Horror film. Ashley & Matt discuss The Revenge of Frankenstein in this episode.

13 Days of Halloween: The Lost Boys

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500

A family moves to seemingly normal California town but, unfortunately for them, the place is overrun by vampires. Garret joins us to talk about the 1980s gem The Lost Boys, as our 13 Days of Halloween series continues.

13 Days of Halloween: The Host

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Before he won an Academy Award for Parasite, Bong Joon Ho wrote & directed The Host, a 2006 monster movie about a creature that emerges from the Han River in South Korea. Aaron joins us to talk about this film, as part of our annual 13 Days of Halloween series.

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13 Days of Halloween: Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500

They may have moved, but the Freeling family hasn't escaped the supernatural forces that are after Carol Anne. Grant joins us to discuss one of his favorite horror films, as our 13 Days of Halloween series continues.

13 Days of Halloween: Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Our annual 13 Days of Halloween series returns! This year, we kick things off with George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead. Sean joins us to talk about this 1978 zombie classic.

Tron: Ares

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Virtual beings from the Grid are being brought into our world, and things aren't going well. Add to that an AI being who is becoming sentient, and another layer is added. Tron: Ares carries on from the world created in the 1982 film, and Matt & Ashley are here to review it.

Mashley Movie Trivia # 6 (Horror Edition)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Our trivia series returns! In celebration of all things October and Halloween, this edition of Mashley Movie Trivia is all about horror films! Sean (our resident horror movie expert) joins us, and he faces off against Matt. Who will win? Listen and find out!

Criterion: Vampyr

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0500

It's October, so we've got a special spooky Criterion episode for you! Ryan joins us to discuss the 1932 German gothic film classic, Vampyr.

Coyotes

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Real life husband & wife Justin Long and Kate Bosworth play a married couple who, along with their (in-movie) daughter are under siege from a pack of wild, dangerous animals in the Hollywood Hills. Matt & Ashley review the new movie Coyotes in this episode.

One Battle After Another

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the new Paul Thomas Anderson joint, One Battle After Another.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0500

(Almost) the whole cast & crew are back for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, a fitting send-off for the characters we've come to know and love over the course of the TV series and previous two films.

Matt & Ashley review the new movie in this episode.

Twinless

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Two guys - one gay, one straight - meet in a support group for twins whose other twin has died, and a wonderful friendship develops. For a time...

Ashley & Matt review the new movie Twinless in this episode.

The Thursday Murder Club

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0500

A group of pensioners living at a retirement home spend their free time solving cold cases. Things become a little more immediate when a new murder hits pretty close to home. Rachel joins us to review The Thursday Murder Club, now streaming on Netflix.

Caught Stealing

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Aaron joins us to talk about the new Darren Aronofsky dark comedy/crime thriller Caught Stealing.

The Map That Leads to You

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review The Map That Leads to You, a new romantic film about two young people who meet and fall in love while traveling through Europe.

RETRO: Rush Week

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Ashley & Matt discuss a slasher flick from 1989 - Rush Week. We also talk about how there's not much out at theaters currently that piques our interest, hence devoting an episode to a 36-year-old movie.

2025 Catch-up Part 2

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0500

It's another edition of our 'catch-up' series, where we periodically spend an episode reviewing multiple new(er) films we've watched but haven't talked about yet on the podcast. In this episode Ashley, Matt, Aaron and Ryan discuss F1: The Movie, Friendship, and The Naked Gun (2025).

Weapons

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Garret joins us this episode to talk about Weapons, a new horror/thriller where a classroom of students disappear from their homes overnight, leaving the town of Maybrook reeling and looking for answers.

Oh, Hi!

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Oh, Hi! is a new film that's supposed to be a rom-com? A thriller? A dark comedy? Something else? Ashley, Matt and Rachel aren't exactly sure what it's trying to be, but we definitely have opinions about it.

The Best Movies of the 21st Century

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

The New York Times recently published their list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century. The list has drawn conversation amongst film fans, and the NYT encouraged folks to draw up their own Top 10. Enter Ashley, Matt and Ryan. We've made our own lists - our 10 favorite films of the 21st century (so far).

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Ashley, Matt, Aaron and Rebecca review the new MCU joint, Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The Home

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Pete Davidson stars as a Max, a troubled young man assigned to do community service at an old-age home. There he begins to suspect sinister goings-on. Matt & Ashley review the new movie, The Home.

Double Feature: Foul Play, Seems Like Old Times

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Our Double Feature segment is back! This is where we talk about two movies in one episode -- films that are connected in some way, shape or form.

For this episode, the connection is Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn! They starred in two movies together (in 1978 and 1980), and Ashley & Matt talk about them here.

Superman

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0500

James Gunn's long-awaited reboot of the Superman franchise (and the DC cinematic universe) is finally here! Ashley & Matt review new Superman in this episode.

28 Years Later

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0500

We're 10,220 days into the zombie rage virus apocalypse, and the UK has been quarantined, with survivors left to fend for themselves. Aaron joins us to review the new movie 28 Years Later. You can click below to listen to the episode.

Jurassic World: Rebirth

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Just in time for July 4th weekend is Jurassic World: Rebirth. This time around, in a novel departure from the franchise formula, we see big name stars being chased by dinosaurs! So... yeah. Matt & Ashley review the latest Jurassic entry in this episode.

Materialists

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Celine Song cements herself as one of our favorite filmmakers! The writer/director of Past Lives is back with Materialists. It's a love triangle rom-com as only she could do. You can listen to the episode to hear our thoughts.

Criterion: Nowhere

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500

As Pride Month draws to a close, we wanted to devote a Criterion episode to a Gregg Araki film, as he's associated with the New Queer Cinema movement. We chose 1997's Nowhere, a fun, bizarre, subversive disaffected youth movie that just screams 1990s.

Pride Month: A Nice Indian Boy

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Our celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month continues as Larry joins us to review the new(ish) movie, A Nice Indian Boy.

Pride Month: Young Hearts

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

We kick off our series of episodes celebrating Pride Month with a review of the new movie, Young Hearts, a beautiful film set in the Belgian countryside.

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Rachel joins us to review the new indie film, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life. Camille Rutherford stars as Agathe. She works at a bookstore in France, and does some creative writing in her spare time. She ends up going to England for a two-week Jane Austen Residency program, all the while trying to figure out her life.

Karate Kid: Legends

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0500

In case you hadn't heard, there's a new Karate Kid movie in theaters. Ashley, Matt and Scott review Karate Kid: Legends in this episode.

Bring Her Back

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Two siblings are put into foster care and go to live with a woman who.... well, who has issues. We review the new psychological horror film Bring Her Back in this episode.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Fri, 23 May 2025 22:00:00 -0500

Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, "one last time."

In this episode, Ashley, Matt and Aaron review the new (and final?) Mission: Impossible movie.

Things Like This (SPOILERS)

Wed, 21 May 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Things Like This is a new LGBTQ film currently in theaters. We have a lot to say about it (wish it was all good, but... ). This is a spoiler review.

Final Destination: Bloodlines

Fri, 16 May 2025 18:00:00 -0500

The venerable Final Destination horror franchise returns after a nearly fifteen year hiatus, and Matt & Ashley are here to review the latest chapter, Bloodlines.

2025 Catch-up

Fri, 09 May 2025 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt talk about some of the 2025 films they've seen but haven't yet discussed on the podcast.

Thunderbolts*

Sun, 04 May 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Ryan joins us to talk about the new MCU joint, Thunderbolts^.

On Swift Horses

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Set in 1950s America, On Swift Horses follows the story of a woman unhappy in her marriage, her husband, his brother, and some potential lovers. There's a lot going on. Matt & Ashley review the new indie film in this episode.

The Ballad of Wallis Island

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0500

A former folk music duo reunites at the request of an eccentric man living on a remote island. That sounds like it could possibly be the set-up for a horror movie, but The Ballad of Wallis Island is anything but. Listen as Ashley & Matt review this new indie film.

Criterion: Chungking Express

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0500

Our friend Aaron has long-told us about a mythical film, so amazing in its nature, so unique in its vision, that mortal man is forever changed just by letting his eyes fall upon its imagery.

Just kidding! Aaron really does love Chungking Express (and he might have oversold it a little), but we sat down and watched it and ended up having a lively discussion about it!

It's all in our latest Criterion episode.

Sinners

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Aaron review the new Ryan Coogler, deep south, period piece vampire film.

Drop

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Drop is about a woman who goes on a really, really bad date, replete with ominous drop messages, murder, and her family being put in peril. Rachel joins us to discuss this exciting new thriller from Christopher Landon and Blumhouse.

The Amateur

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Larry joins us to talk about The Amateur, the latest adaptation of Robert Littell's 1981 spy novel. A mild-mannered government tech worker's wife is killed by terrorists, so he makes it his mission to find them and exact revenge. What did we think of it? Listen to the episode to find out...

Hell of a Summer

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new movie, Hell of a Summer, an homage to '80s slasher films.

RETRO: Thunderheart

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0500

Val Kilmer passed away recently, so we wanted to talk about one of his movies. We chose 1992's Thunderheart, and we discuss it in this RETRO episode.

Women In Film

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0500

To celebrate Women's History Month, we've invited six female guests to discuss their selections of favorite films directed by women and/or that have women featured prominently. Listen as Rachel, Marianne, Jenna, Rosa, Julie and Angie share their thoughts on some of their favorite films!

The Alto Knights

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Matt & Ashley review The Alto Knights. It's the new Barry Levinson movie starring Robert De Niro in dual roles as two crime bosses.

Flow

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Ryan joins us as we catch up with the award-winning animated 2024 feature film Flow in this episode!

Black Bag

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0500

Michael Fassbender plays a man who works for British intelligence. He's tasked with finding a traitor in their midst, and it could even be his wife (played by Cate Blanchett)! Aaron joins us as we review the new Steven Soderbergh movie, Black Bag.

Criterion: The Long Good Friday

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500

It's our first Criterion episode of 2025! Grant joins us to talk about The Long Good Friday, a classic 1980 British gangster film, starring Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren.

Mickey 17

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0600

Robert Pattinson stars in Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17, a sci-fi film with a lot going on. Ashley & Matt review the new movie in this episode.

Last Breath

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Matt and Larry review Last Breath, a new movie based on the true story of a deep-sea diver who becomes trapped, and a rescue mission is mounted to try and save him.

2025 Oscar Predictions

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0600

We're a few days away from the 97th Academy Awards, and Matt and Larry engage in a lively discussion, predicting who will win, and who they'd like to win.

The Monkey

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

When a toy monkey bangs its drum, someone dies. Theo James stars in dual roles, in an adaptation of a short story by Stephen King, directed by Osgood Perkins. Aaron joins us to review the new horror film, The Monkey.

The Best Movies of 2024

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt count down their Top 10 favorite films from the previous year.

Paddington in Peru

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

The endearing Paddington bear returns to Peru in this third outing of the film series. Most of the cast are back, along with some newcomers, and of course an adventures ensues. Listen as Matt & Ashley review Paddington in Peru.

Favorite Romantic Films

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Rachel joins us for a special Valentine's Day episode! We share our thoughts about our 5 favorite romantic movies.

Heart Eyes

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0600

It's a modern day slasher, featuring a masked villain who goes after couples on Valentine's Day. Our friend, and Mashley at the Movies OG Garret, is back with us to review the new movie, Heart Eyes.

Companion

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0600

Iris (Sophie Thatcher) and Josh (Jack Quaid) appear to be a happy couple who join a group of friends for a few days at a house in the middle of nowhere. Things... don't go well. Ashley & Matt review the new movie Companion in this episode.

Dog Man

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0600

A part man, part dog police officer is out stop the crimewave of an orange tabby cat in the feature film version of the popular Dog Man graphic novels. Matt & Ashley review the new movie in this episode.

RETRO: Million Dollar Mystery

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Ah, '80s nostalgia. It's one of the few things going for Million Dollar Mystery, a treasure hunt adventure from 1987. Matt & Ashley revisit this fondly-remembered movie from Matt's childhood, in our latest Retro episode. You can click below to listen.

Hard Truths

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0600

Mike Leigh is one of our favorite filmmakers, and he's back with a new movie! Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives a stellar performance as Pansy in Hard Truths, about a woman who is depressed and bitter, and how she affects those around her.

Mashley Movie Trivia # 5

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0600

Our trivia segment is back! This episode's contestant is Aaron. Listen as he attempts to answer 15 movie-related questions. Will he ace it, or.... ?

Memoir of a Snail

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600

A lonely woman recounts her life story to one of her snails in this unique stop motion film. Ryan joins us to discuss the new(ish) movie, Memoir of a Snail.

Remembering David Lynch

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0600

Auteur, filmmaker David Lynch (1946-2025) passed away yesterday, and his death was announced earlier today. We've been greatly impacted by the news, and so Ashley, Matt and Ryan decided to do a quick tribute episode to one of cinema's most iconic directors.

Anora

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0600

An escort meets the son of a Russian oligarch, and their relationship causes her to become embroiled in a family power play. Ryan joins us to discuss the award-nominated film, Anora.

Nosferatu

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0600

In this episode, our friend Aaron is back with us to talk about the latest Robert Eggers' joint, a remake of the classic vampire tale, Nosferatu.

A Complete Unknown

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Happy New Year! In this episode, Elizabeth joins us to discuss the new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown.

Babygirl

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Nicole Kidman and Harrison Dickinson star in a new movie where a high-powered CEO has an affair with a young intern. Ashley, Matt and Larry review Babygirl in this episode.

Queer

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Loneliness, alcoholism, drug addiction, and homosexuality abound in an adaptation of a William S. Burroughs novel. Larry joins us in this episode to discuss the new movie, Queer.

12 Days of Christmas: We're No Angels (1955)

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0600

In We're No Angels, Humphrey Bogart leads a stellar cast about a jail break that takes place just before Christmas on Devil's Island. Soon, the hearts of three hardened criminals are melted by a family who welcomes them into their home. Will McKinley returns to discuss this 1955 classic, on our final 12 Days of Christmas episode. Thank you for joining us on this holiday sojourn!

12 Days of Christmas: Feast of the Seven Fishes

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0600

Ryan joins us for today's 12 Days of Christmas episode! It's set in a working class town in 1983, and the centerpiece is a family preparing their annual Christmas Eve dinner, known as the titular Feast of the Seven Fishes.

12 Days of Christmas: A Midwinter's Tale

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0600

Aaron joins us again to talk about another holiday film. This one is set in December, as a motley crew of actors with barely two shillings to rub together attempt to put on a Christmas production of Hamlet. We'd never heard of A Midwinter's Tale until Aaron suggested it, and we're glad he did. Click on the link below to listen to our latest 12 Days of Christmas episode.

12 Days of Christmas: Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin' Out

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0600

Zoe (one of the survivors of the first Yule Log) is back, and can't seem to stop living in a horror movie (or a Hallmark parody film). The flaming, killer yule log is back, and the sequel is just as wacky as the original. We had fun discussing this new movie.

12 Days of Christmas: Home for the Holidays

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600

Holly Hunter plays a woman whose life is in disarray as she flies home to her family for Christmas. Home for the Holidays has a great cast and a unique authenticity to it, and Matt & Ashley talk about it in this episode of our 12 Days of Christmas series.

12 Days of Christmas: The Bishop's Wife

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0600

David Niven is a bishop, Loretta Young is his wife, and Cary Grant is an angel who arrives ostensibly to help out the bishop, but in actuality seems more interested in getting to know his wife. Sean is back with us, and we had a lot of fun talking back the 1947 holiday film The Bishop's Wife.

12 Days of Christmas: The Santa Summit

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0600

Rachel is back with us to talk about another Christmas movie! This time, we discuss The Santa Summit.

12 Days of Christmas: Four Christmases

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

A childless couple avoids their families during the holidays, except this year they end up having no choices. With divorced parents, that means... wait for it... four Christmases!

Aaron joins us to talk about this Reese Witherspoon-Vince Vaughn holiday rom-com.

12 Days of Christmas: Fitzwilly

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0600

Fitzwilly is a 1967 film starring Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon. It's about a scheming butler whose motives are akin to Robin Hood, and the movie is set during the Christmas-to-New Years period, so we figured, why not? Will McKinley joins us to talk about this oft-overlooked film.

12 Days of Christmas: The Christmas Break

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0600

Jack and Caroline are a married couple living in Chicago. For Christmas, they travel to Caroline's hometown in Ireland, and it's a bit of an adjustment for Jack.

Justin Long is charming (as usual) in The Christmas Break, today's entry in our 12 Days of Christmas series. Click below to listen.

12 Days of Christmas: Diner

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0600

A series of vignettes about a group of friends in 1959 Baltimore, Diner is set during the week from Christmas to New Year's. Sean joins us to talk about this 1982 cult classic.

12 Days of Christmas: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0600

We kick-off this year's 12 Days of Christmas series by catching-up on a new release! Rachel joins us to discuss The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on the beloved book from the 1970s. You can click on the link to listen.

Kraven the Hunter

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Ashley, Matt and Aaron review the new cinematic masterpiece that is Kraven the Hunter.

765874: Unification

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

The Roddenberry Archive/OTOY dropped a new short film last month. It sees the return of William Shatner's Kirk (among others), and has proved quite moving for a lot of fans. Speaking of fans, Matt is joined by Aaron to discuss this special video in our latest episode.

A Real Pain

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Two American cousins go on an ancestral pilgrimage to Poland in A Real Pain. Rachel joins us to review this new movie.

Hot Frosty

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0600

An attractive snowman comes to life and befriends a widow in a picturesque small town. Will she find love again? Will he melt? Ashley & Matt review Hot Frosty, a new Netflix Christmas movie.

Red One

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0600

It's a new Christmas movie, but who is it for? Ashley, Matt and Larry discuss this and more in our episode reviewing Red One.

Heretic

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

A tense and unsettling debate about religion lies at the heart of Heretic, a new horror thriller starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East. We review it in this episode.

Here

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

Here tells the story of the same plot of land over the course of 65 million years. Several different people and families are featured, some more than others. Matt & Ashley review the new film in this episode.

Conclave

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600

The pope has died, and the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church gather to hold a conclave to select the next pope. In this episode, Ashley & Matt review the new movie Conclave.

13 Days of Halloween: Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0500

We've made it to another Halloween! As has been the tradition here the past few years, we end our annual 13 Days of Halloween series with a film from the Halloween franchise. This year, Grant joins us to discuss the truly bizarre 1995 entry - Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Definitely not a good movie, but it gave us a lot to talk about.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to one or all of our 13 Days of Halloween episodes. Happy haunting!

13 Days of Halloween: Army of Darkness

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Ash Williams has landed in the 14th century, and immediately finds himself in the middle of a warring feud between two fiefdoms. In addition, an army of (ahem) darkness is rising and, of course, the Necronomicon plays a role.

Sean joins us again for the penultimate episode of this year's 13 Days of Halloween series. Give it a listen.

13 Days of Halloween: The Blob (1988)

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500

1988's The Blob is one of the better remakes in the annals of horror filmdom. We enjoyed talking about this movie with our friend Garret.

13 Days of Halloween: 1408

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Based on a story by Stephen King, 1408 finds John Cusack as a man who checks into the titular room of a New York hotel, and terror soon follows. Ashley and Ryan review 2007 thriller in our latest installment of 13 Days of Halloween.

13 Days of Halloween: Pin

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0500

A life-size human anatomy model at a doctor's office speaks to his children, and things get weirder from there. Grant joins us again to talk about the oft-overlooked 1988 psychological thriller, Pin.

13 Days of Halloween: House of Dark Shadows

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0500

A 200-year-old vampire returns to stalk his descendants, in this film version of the popular daytime soap opera. Will McKinley joins us to discuss 1970's House of Dark Shadows.

13 Days of Halloween: The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500

The dead are stalking the countryside around Manchester, and only a couple of young hippies seem to be aware of what's going on. Sean is back with us to discuss the 1974 zombie movie, The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (aka Let Sleeping Corpses Lie). It's set in England, filmed in England and Italy, with Manchester in the title, but mostly set in a rural place called Southgate, and featuring an American actor as a British detective (who doesn't really bother to do a British accent). It makes for interesting viewing.

13 Days of Halloween: The Old Dark House

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500

A terrible storm forces weary travelers to spend the night at an... old dark house, but they find the inhabitants there to be on the wrong side of trustworthy. The always-awesome Ryan joins us to talk about the 1932 classic The Old Dark House.

13 Days of Halloween: The House That Screamed

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0500

This entry in our 13 Days of Halloween series is a 1969 Spanish film, starring British, German and Spanish actors, set in France, and filmed in Spain. Listen as Matt & Ashley review The House That Screamed.

13 Days of Halloween: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0500

An overbearing aunt involves her nephew in murder, and things spiral from there in Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker. Grant joins us to talk about this early-1980s often-overlooked, bizarre movie.

13 Days of Halloween: Train to Busan

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

A father and his daughter must band together with other survivors of a zombie outbreak in South Korea, as the train they're on, swarming with the undead, makes its way to Busan. Aaron is back with us to review 2016's Train to Busan.

13 Days of Halloween: Pumpkinhead

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0500

A man summons a demon to seek vengeance, and learns that the price to pay may be too high. Sean joins us to talk about Pumpkinhead, as our 13 Days of Halloween series continues.

13 Days of Halloween: Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0500

We kick off this year's 13 Days of Halloween series with a movie from Hammer studios. Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter tells the story of Captain Kronos, who is summoned to a remote village to, er, hunt vampires. Listen as Matt & Ashley discuss this Hammer Horror classic.

Smile 2

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new horror film sequel in this episode!

Criterion: House

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 22:00:00 -0500

Our friend Aaron is back to discuss the 1977 Japanese horror movie, House (or Hausu), and we think his description of "bonkers" describes it perfectly. Go ahead and listen to our spooky October edition of our Criterion series!

Saturday Night

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review Saturday Night, which is a fictionalized account of the 90 minutes leading up to the broadcast of the original Saturday Night Live.

The Wild Robot

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review The Wild Robot, a new animated film based on a popular novel.

Megalopolis

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola finally completes his passion project, and... it's something to behold. Ashley & Matt try and wrap their heads around Megalopolis, in this episode.

RETRO: Assault on Precinct 13

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0500

We kick-off October with the 1976 John Carpenter film, Assault on Precinct 13. Grant joins us to talk about this gritty, base-under-siege classic.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the new documentary about the life and career of Christopher Reeve. Probably best known for playing Superman, the actor displayed his own brand of heroism after becoming paralyzed from an accident. Interviews with friends and family offer poignant insight into the inner workings of this interesting person.

RETRO: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Guess what? It's Friday! But not just any Friday... it's Friday the 13th!

While you're dusting-off your 1980s hockey mask, why not listen to Matt and Grant, as we look back 40 years to Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. It's considered by many fans to be one of the best entries in the franchise.

My Old A**

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review a new coming-of-age movie that hit us in the feels. This week's episode is all about My Old A**.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500

Three-plus decades after the original film, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara return for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Does the sequel live up to the first movie? Listen to Ashley & Matt's thoughts about that, and more!

Sing Sing

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500

We review a new movie that attempts to show the humanity of prisoners at Sing Sing correctional facility, as they work together as a theatrical troupe to stage a play.

AfrAId

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Matt & Ashley review AfrAId, a new thriller about a family whose lives are turned upside down by a malevolent AI.

Blink Twice (SPOILERS)

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

A group of women go to the isolated island of a wealthy tech guru, only to find that paradise isn't all it's cracked up to be. In this episode, Ashley & Matt talk about Blink Twice. Spoilers!

Strange Darling

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

A movie told out of order, in 6 acts and an epilogue, is not all that it seems. In this episode, Ashley & Matt review the new film, Strange Darling.

Alien: Romulus

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Rachel review Alien: Romulus, the seventh -- and newest -- entry in the venerable franchise.

Skincare

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Larry review the new dark comedy/thriller set in the cutthroat world of the LA skincare world.

Borderlands

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Larry review this, um, high-profile new movie.

Trap

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we review Trap. It's the latest M. Night Shyamalan joint, where Josh Hartnett plays a dad at a pop concert with his daughter, all the while law enforcement are present, closing in on a serial killer known as The Butcher.

Touch

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Ashley & Matt review the new international film, Touch. It centers around an aging man's quest, right as the world is shutting down in March 2020, to find the woman he loved 50 years ago in London.

Criterion: Sisters

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt & Grant discuss Brian De Palma's Sisters, the 1972 homage to Alfred Hitchcock films. There's a lot to talk about, so get a piece of birthday cake, take a seat on the couch, and listen to this special episode!

Oddity

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0500

A blind woman with extra-sensory abilities decides to spend the night at the same unnerving, isolated house where her twin sister was murdered one year previous. Oh, and there's a super creepy full-sized wooden man, too. Matt & Ashley review the new horror film Oddity, in this episode.

National Anthem

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Larry joins us to review the new coming-of-age/queer rodeo film National Anthem. We have mixed opinions about this one.

Criterion: Dogfight

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0500

In the latest edition of our Criterion series, Ashley & Matt discuss a hidden gem. Most of Dogfight takes place over one night in 1963, where a guy and girl spend time getting to know one another, in ways both frustrating and charming.

Double Feature: Summer Magic, That Darn Cat!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:00:00 -0500

We're back with another entry in our Double Feature series! This is where we talk about two films that have some sort of connection (either in reality or in our minds). This episode is pretty straightforward, as Ashley & Matt discuss two 1960s Disney movies starring Hayley Mills!

Longlegs

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Maika Monroe is an FBI is an agent working on a series of murders that are connected to a sinister person known as Longlegs (Nicolas Cage). Matt & Ashley review the creepy new horror movie Longlegs in this episode.

Best of 2024 (so far)

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Ryan discuss their Top 5 of 2024 (so far) in this special episode.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0500

Eddie Murphy is back as wise-cracking cop Axel Foley! In this episode, Ashley & Matt review the new Netflix film Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

MaXXXine

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0500

Maxine Minx is trying to make it big in Hollywood, but her past is catching up to her, and there's a killer on the loose. Matt & Ashley review this homage to '80s slasher flicks, MaXXXine, in this episode.

A Quiet Place: Day One

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0500

We get to see the aliens invade again, but this time in the Big Apple! Ashley & Matt review A Quiet Place: Day One in this episode.

Bad Movie Night # 9 - American Rickshaw

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0500

On the eve of America's birthday, we feature the appropriately-titled American Rickshaw. It's a fun, not-so-good movie from 1989, starring the handsome US Olympian Mitch Gaylord. To talk about the film, we have our UK friend Grant back on the show!

Thelma

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

A grandma is scammed out of $10,000, and decides to take matters into her own hands to get it back. Ashley & Matt review the new movie Thelma in this episode.

Ghostlight

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

A family is going through a difficult time, and the dad joins a theatre troupe that is putting on a version of Romeo & Juliet. Ashley & Matt discuss the new movie Ghostlight in this episode.

The Bikeriders

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Jeff Nichols's The Bikeriders follows the ups & downs of a motorcycle club in the midwest in the 1960s. Matt & Ashley review this new movie in our latest episode.

RETRO: Front Cover

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Larry joins us for a special Pride Month edition of our RETRO series! We discuss the 2015 gay drama Front Cover in this episode, where a Chinese-American stylist and a famous Chinese actor get along like oil and water.... until they don't.

Hit Man

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Glenn Powell is a teacher-turned undercover operative, and Aria Arjona is his femme fatale in Hit Man. Matt & Larry review the new movie now streaming on Netflix!

Star Wars Hotel

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In a first for our humble podcast, we talk about a YouTube video! Not just any YouTube video -- a four hour (!) video essay by Jenny Nicholson that is all about The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel. Rachel joins us to discuss this fascinating topic.

Justin Long Filmography

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0500

June 2nd is Justin Long's birthday, and to celebrate, in this episode Matt & Ashley take a sojourn through some of his filmography through the decades.

Criterion: Seconds

Thu, 30 May 2024 18:00:00 -0500

For this episode in our Criterion series, Ashley, Matt and Grant venture to talk about an interesting and unsettling movie from 1966, about the possibility of starting over in life. Rock Hudson stars in John Frankenheimer's Seconds.

RETRO: Tales of Terror

Fri, 17 May 2024 21:00:00 -0500

We honor the late, great Roger Corman (1926-2024), who died on May 9, by talking about one of his movies in our latest RETRO episode. Listen as Matt & Ashley discuss 1962's Tales of Terror, starring Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and Basil Rathbone.

Tarot

Fri, 10 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500

College friends find a tarot deck at an old mansion and, well, nothing good comes from it. Ashley & Matt review the new horror movie, Tarot, in this episode.

Wicked Little Letters

Fri, 10 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500

People are receiving poison pen letters in a seaside English village, and an Irish woman who recently moved there is suspected. Ashley & Matt review Wicked Little Letters in this episode.

The Idea of You

Fri, 03 May 2024 11:00:00 -0500

The Idea of You is a new rom-com on Amazon Prime, and Ashley, Matt and Rachel review it in our latest episode! Click on the link below to listen.

Criterion: To Die For

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0500

The latest episode in our Criterion series finds Matt & Ashley looking back at the 1995 dark-comedy thriller, To Die For, starring Nicole Kidman.

Challengers

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Ashley & Matt review Challengers, a sensual and intense new movie about tennis passions and rivalries.

The First Omen

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0500

We watched a new movie, and it made Matt a little cranky. Listen as Ryan joins us to review The First Omen.

Late Night with the Devil

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0500

A TV talk show decides to pull a ratings stunt live on Halloween night 1977, but are they playing with fire? Matt & Ashley review the new Shudder original movie, Late Night with the Devil.

The Fall Guy

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0500

We have an early review for The Fall Guy! Ashley, Matt and Rachel talk about the 2024 action-adventure-romance-comedy movie starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Coming to theaters May 3rd!

Road House / Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire / Irish Wish / Ricky Stanicky

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0500

We hope you enjoy our bumper episode, where we review four new movies!

Snack Shack

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Two best friends in 1991 Nebraska decide to run the local pool's snack shack during the summer, and much teenage angst and hijinks ensue. Ashley, Matt and Larry review the new movie Snack Shack, in our latest episode.

Criterion: The Friends of Eddie Coyle

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Grant discuss the gritty 1973 classic about a gunrunner (Robert Mitchum) who gets in over his head.

Dune: Part Two

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 22:00:00 -0600

We're back on Arrakis, as Paul Atreides works with the Freeman to liberate the planet, and avenge his family. Ryan, Matt and Ashley review the new movie Dune: Part Two in this week's episode. Click on the link to listen.

Drive-Away Dolls

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0600

The Coen Brothers are directing solo movies now, and in this episode, Ashley, Matt and Larry review Ethan Coen's new film, Drive-Away Dolls.

Double Feature: The Love Bug, Herbie Fully Loaded

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600

Almost a year ago, we did a special episode where we talked about two (kind of) related movies. We called it Double Feature and, well, we decided to do it again! In this episode, Ashley & Matt talk about the adventures of a magical car and its humans friends, as we discuss The Love Bug (1969) and Herbie Fully Loaded (2005).

Madame Web

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review the new Sony comic book movie, Madame Web. We've looked into the future and predict that you will listen to this episode!

RETRO: The Love Witch

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

It's Valentine's Day, so what better way to celebrate than to review a campy horror movie about a witch trying to find love? Garret joins us to talk about 2016's The Love Witch. Click the link below to listen!

Please note: This is a pretty sexual film, and we'll be talking about that aspect of it, so... caveat emptor.

Lisa Frankenstein

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0600

Mix a bit of Mary Shelley, a pinch of Heathers, a dash of Beetlejuice, and a soupçon of Edward Scissorhands, and you have Lisa Frankenstein, the new movie from the pen of Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer's Body). We review it in this week's episode, and seem to be among the few reviewers who actually enjoyed it.

Argylle

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0600

We kick off our seventh season reviewing a new movie that's (kind of) a satire of the spy genre. Ashley & Matt engage in a (spoiler-free) talk about Argylle in this week's episode.

The Best Movies of 2023

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We wrap our 6th season with our annual Best of the Year episode! Ashley, Matt and Ryan countdown their ten favorite movies of 2023.

I.S.S.

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:00:00 -0600

Tensions flare aboard the International Space Station as war breaks out on Earth. Ashley & Matt review I.S.S. (2024) in this episode.

American Fiction

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0600

Jeffrey Wright plays an African-American author navigating the biases of the literary world, all while trying to deal with family issues. Matt & Ashley review the Oscar-nominated American Fiction in this episode.

The Boy and the Heron

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0600

The Boy and the Heron is the latest animated feature from Hayao Miyazaki, and Ashley & Matt review it in this episode!

Saltburn (SPOILERS)

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt & Ryan delve into a spoiler-filled review of Saltburn, released in late 2023. There's definitely a lot to talk about!

The Beekeeper

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0600

Jason Statham plays a man with a very particular set of skills, and he's on a mission of retribution. In this episode, Matt and Larry review the new action movie, The Beekeeper.

You can watch Larry's review of it on his YouTube channel here.

The Worst Movies of 2023

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt go over their individual picks for the Top 5 worst movies of the year.

Anyone But You

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0600

A guy and a girl meet cute, then end up hating each other... until they don't. Matt & Ashley review the new rom-com, Anyone But You in this episode.

The Boys in the Boat

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review The Boys in the Boat, based on the real life events of a 1930s college rowing team with a humble background but big aspirations.

12 Days of Christmas: White Christmas

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0600

Two war buddies become successful singer/songwriters, and end up at a quaint inn in Vermont and put on a show! It's Christmas Day, and Ashley, Matt & Ryan are here to talk about the classic White Christmas, in our final 12 Days of Christmas episode. Thank you for going on this holiday journey with us. Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!

12 Days of Christmas: Christmas Eve

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600

The three sons of an old woman must return home by Christmas Eve in order to save her finances. Ashley, Matt and Will talk about 1947's Christmas Eve, in our penultimate 12 Days of Christmas episode.

12 Days of Christmas: Better Watch Out

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600

A night of babysitting during the holidays becomes an exercise in terror in Better Watch Out. Sean is back to help us review this 2016 thriller.

Wonka

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

A young Willy Wonka wants to open his own chocolate shop, but the local chocolatiers aren't happy about it. Much singing and dancing and danger ensues in Wonka, the new family film starring Timothee Chalamet, and directed by Paul King (Paddington).

12 Days of Christmas: Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Shelley Winters plays a rich, lonely woman mourning the untimely loss of her daughter in Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? Every Christmas she invites children from an orphanage to her gingerbread-like house and, this Christmas, something sinister is afoot. Ashley, Matt & Grant discuss this dark fairytale in today's 12 Days of Christmas episode.

12 Days of Christmas: Batman Returns

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0600

It's Christmas in Gotham City, and Batman has his hands full with not, not two, but three villains! In this 12 Days of Christmas episode, we look back at one of Ryan's favorite movies with Batman Returns.

12 Days of Christmas: Your Christmas or Mine 2

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:00:00 -0600

Boyfriend and girlfriend once again accidentally go to different places for the holidays, and hilarity ensues in this sequel to last year's Your Christmas or Mine? Ashley & Matt review this new direct-to-streaming movie in today's 12 Days of Christmas episode.

12 Days of Christmas: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Today's 12 Days of Christmas episode is about a sweet, 50 minute Muppets special from 1977. Rachel is back with us to talk about Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas. It's about family, friends, singing, and looking out for one another. Click on the link below to listen!

12 Days of Christmas: Reindeer Games

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0600

A criminal (Ben Affleck) gets released from prison, and promptly hooks up with his dead cellmate's girlfriend (Charlize Theron). Things get thorny as they're roped into a Christmastime heist. Aaron joins us to talk about Reindeer Games, in today's 12 Days of Christmas episode.

12 Days of Christmas: The Christmas Setup

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

A high-powered lawyer leaves NYC and returns home to "Milwaukee" for the holidays. There he stays with his mom, and maybe even finds love with an old high school classmate. Larry joins us to talk about the The Christmas Setup.

12 Days of Christmas: 1000 Miles from Christmas

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

A Scrooge-like man is sent to audit the books of confectionary and, wouldn't you know it, is charmed by the small, chocolate-box town where it's located. Rosa joins us to discuss the Spanish holiday film, 1000 Miles from Christmas.

12 Days of Christmas: The Night Before

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Three friends spend a wacky and heartfelt Christmas Eve together in The Night Before. Sean joins us for today's 12 Days of Christmas episode!

12 Days of Christmas: Bachelor Mother

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

A screwball comedy, set between Christmas and New Years, where a woman (Ginger Rogers) finds a baby on the steps of an adoption home, and everyone believes her to be the mother. David Niven stars as the somewhat oblivious potential love interest. Will McKinley joins us to talk about 1939's Bachelor Mother in the first of our sixth annual 12 Days of Christmas series!

Godzilla Minus One

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0600

Godzilla wreaks havoc in post-WWII Japan in this 2023 movie featuring the classic monster. Ashley & Matt review Godzilla Minus One, which has a surprisingly compelling human storyline to go along with all the mayhem.

All of Us Strangers

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:00:00 -0600

We review All of Us Strangers, a movie about love, grief, nostalgia, and making peace with things. Ryan joins us to talk about this unusual film, with the first-half of the episode being spoiler-free, and the back-half featuring a spoiler discussion.

Criterion: The Killing

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0600

Before Noirvember ends, we wanted to bring you a new episode about one of the later efforts during the peak of the film noir genre -- it's Stanley Kubrick's The Killing. This 1956 lean and mean movie follows a a cadre of fellas as they plan to pull off a heist at a racetrack. Grant joins us in this Criterion episode. Listen at the link below.

The Holdovers

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0600

A teacher, a cafeteria worker, and a student stay together at a boarding school over the holidays in Alexander Payne's latest film. Ashley, Matt and Rachel review The Holdovers in this episode.

It's a Wonderful Knife

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Taking its cues from the classic It's a Wonderful Knife, this movie sees Winnie (Jane Widdop) find out what life would be like if she'd never been born. And the results... aren't good. Rachel joins us to review the new Christmas slasher film, It's a Wonderful Knife.

RETRO: Sleepless in Seattle

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Tom Hanks plays a widower living in Seattle. Meg Ryan plays a woman who is engaged, but decides that her destiny is with the aforementioned widower whom she's never met. This is the premise for a classic '90s romantic drama celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Ryan joins Matt & Ashley to talk about Sleepless in Seattle, in our latest Retro episode.

What Happens Later

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Two old flames bump into each other at an airport 25 years after they broke up, and try to reconcile their past. In this episode, Matt & Ashley review the new movie What Happens Later.

Killers of the Flower Moon (SPOILERS)

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Ashley, Matt & Ryan dive into a (spoiler) review of the new Martin Scorsese epic, Killers of the Flower Moon. It's about the life, death, love and murder on Osage Nation land in 1920s Oklahoma.

13 Days of Halloween: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We wrap up this year's 13 Days of Halloween with the fifth entry in the series started by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. Ashley, Matt and Grant talk about Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers in today's episode. As always, thank you for listening, and Happy Halloween!

13 Days of Halloween: Chopping Mall

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

A group of amorous couples decide to stay overnight at the local mall, at the same time that the mall's new robot security force is on duty. Things... don't go well. Sean joins us again to talk about Chopping Mall, in our penultimate episode of the 2023 edition of our 13 Days of Halloween series.

13 Days of Halloween: The Bride of Frankenstein

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

That mad scientist Dr. Frankenstein is back in the lab, this time trying to create a mate for his "monster," who in this film is spending his time roaming the countryside. Ryan is back with us to discuss the 1935 classic Bride of Frankenstein.

13 Days of Halloween: REC

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In REC, a TV news crew follows the local fire department on their overnight shift, ending up at an apartment building where things quickly escalate into a hellscape. Our pulses were racing by the end of this found footage movie, and we're so happy to have Grant back again to talk with us about it!

13 Days of Halloween: Alice, Sweet Alice

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

An adolescent girl is suspected of murdering her sister, and attacking (and murdering) others in this mid-1970s proto-slasher film. Gus joins Matt & Ashley to talk about Alice, Sweet Alice in today's 13 Days of Halloween episode.

13 Days of Halloween: The Devil Rides Out

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Every year we include a Hammer Horror classic in our 13 Days of Halloween, and today's episode is all about this year's entry! We welcome Sara to her inaugural episode on the podcast as we discuss The Devil Rides Out.

13 Days of Halloween: The Toxic Avenger

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

A scrawny young man is mercilessly bullied at the gym where he works, until the bullying leads him to a grotesque transformation. Then, he becomes... The Toxic Avenger! Matt, Ashley and Sean review this 1984 Troma classic as 13 Days of Halloween continues.

13 Days of Halloween: Stage Fright

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

A stage company busy with rehearsals are locked in a theater and stalked by a killer dressed as an owl. If that sounds bizarre, then know that this whole movie is bizarre. Ashley, Matt and Grant talk about Stage Fright in today's 13 Days of Halloween episode.

13 Days of Halloween: House of Wax (1953)

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Vincent Price runs a wax museum where the figures are a little too real. First time guest RyanCam joins Matt & Ashley to talk about the 1953 horror classic House of Wax, as 13 Days of Halloween continues!

13 Days of Halloween: Magic

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Anthony Hopkins plays a mentally disturbed ventriloquist with a killer dummy in this 1978 psychological thriller. Ashley, Matt and Grant review Magic in our latest 13 Days of Halloween episode.

13 Days of Halloween: Zombie

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

13 Days of Halloween shuffles along as Sean, Matt & Ashley discuss the 1979 Fulci horror film, Zombie.

13 Days of Halloween: The Exorcist

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Today we focus on the 1973 classic celebrating its 50th anniversary. Ryan joins us to talk about The Exorcist, as 13 Days of Halloween continues.

13 Days of Halloween: An American Werewolf in London

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Two American friends find themselves face-to-face with a werewolf on the English moors. A tragicomedy then ensues, as one of them begins living a lycanthropic life. Grant joins us as we kick off our annual 13 Days of Halloween with An American Werewolf in London. Stay tuned for more spooky content in the coming weeks!

Ranking the Friday the 13th Movies

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

A Friday the 13th has landed in October, so Matt and Garret thought there was no better time than to rank the movies in the Friday the 13th franchise! Also, it's our 666th episode. No joke.

Criterion: The Blob

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500

It's spooky season, so we're doing a special edition of our Criterion series! Will McKinley joins us to discuss the 1958 version of The Blob.

The Exorcist: Believer

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Fifty years after the original Exorcist, demonic possession is still a thing. At least Ellyn Burstyn's back to help fight the forces of evil. Garret joins us to talk about the new Exorcist: Believer movie.

Totally Killer

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0500

A time travel slasher film? Ashley & Matt review the new streaming movie, Totally Killer, in one of our new episodes!

Dumb Money (SPOILERS)

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Do you remember the GameStop meme stock scenario from just a couple of years ago? Well, there's a movie about it now. Rachel joins us to review Dumb Money in our latest episode.

RETRO: Some Kind of Wonderful

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It's a John Hughes movie about teenage angst, love and self-discovery, as Ashley & Matt catch-up with Some Kind of Wonderful in our latest retro episode.

A Haunting in Venice

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0500

Kenneth Branagh is back as Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot. Matt & Ashley review A Haunting in Venice in our latest episode.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0500

Aristotle and Dante - two teenagers living in 1980s El Paso, Texas - meet and develop a close bond. Ashley & Matt review this new movie, based on the popular YA novel.

Criterion: Summertime

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500

For the 25th entry in our Criterion series, we discuss one of Ashley's favorite movies! Listen as we talk about David Lean's Summertime (1955), starring Katharine Hepburn.

Bottoms

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Ryan joins us to review Bottoms, a new raunchy teenage comedy starring Rachel Sennott!

The Nun II

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Valak is back causing trouble, and Sister Irene is on the case! Ashley & Matt review this latest entry in the Conjuring universe, talking about The Nun II in this episode.

RETRO: Hardball

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0500

We're getting closer to this year's baseball playoffs, so Matt & Ashley look back at Hardball, where Keanu Reeves plays a gambling addict who ends up coaching a Little League team from Near West Side of Chicago.

The Equalizer 3

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Denzel is back as Robert McCall, once again helping those with the odds against them. This time, he's in Italy, attempting to assist a village that is under the thumb of a crime family. Ashley, Matt and Aaron review The Equalizer 3 in this week's episode!

Retribution

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Aaron's back to review the latest Liam Neesoning film event! We talk about Retribution in our newest episode.

Red, White & Royal Blue

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

One of England's princes and the son of the US president end up falling for each other in this romcom based on a popular novel. Larry joins Matt & Ashley as we review Red, White & Royal Blue, a new movie streaming on Amazon Prime.

Mashley Movie Trivia # 4

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Ryan joins us as the latest contestant to test his knowledge of cinema, in another round of Mashley Movie Trivia!

Meg 2: The Trench

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Jason Statham îs back, and so are the megalodons! We review Meg 2: The Trench in our latest episode.

Talk to Me

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0500

A group of teenage friends summon spirits using a disembodied forearm and hand encased in plaster, and things go as you might expect. Matt & Ashley review the new horror movie, Talk To Me, in this episode.

Theater Camp

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review Theater Camp, a new movie about the trials and tribulations of theater kids and camp counselors at a summer camp being filmed by a documentary crew (that the movie kind of forgets is happening).

RETRO: Sorcerer

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Four men who are on the run and desperate for money agree to transport a highly volatile cargo through the jungle in Sorceror. Ashley, Matt and Grant talk about this 1977 thriller, directed by William Friedkin (1935-2023), in our latest RETRO episode.

Oppenheimer

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0500

We review the new movie that focuses on J. Robert Oppenheimer, and the life that led him to the development of the atomic bomb and its fallout.

RETRO: Mission: Impossible (1996)

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt for the first time in Mission: Impossible film. With the seventh installment in the franchise being released this summer, Ryan & Matt thought it would be a good occasion to revisit this 1996 thriller.

Past Lives

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 22:00:00 -0500

A movie in three acts, Past Lives follows the relationship of two people across 24 years, from Korea, to NYC. It tells both a simple and a complex story, and it's our favorite film of the year (so far). Ashley & Matt review this new movie in our latest episode.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Ethan Hunt is back! Up against a sentient AI bent on world domination, the IMF team has to fend off enemies both human and machine. Ashley & Matt review the 7th entry in the Mission: Impossible film series.

Insidious: The Red Door

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 22:00:00 -0500

The 5th entry in the Insidious horror series is in theaters, and Matt & Ashley are here to talk about it in our new episode!

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt & Ryan review the 5th installment in the Indiana Jones franchise in our latest episode.

RETRO: Brokeback Mountain

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0500

We celebrate Pride Month by looking back almost twenty years at a groundbreaking film. Ashley, Matt & Ryan discuss Brokeback Mountain in our latest retrospective episode.

No Hard Feelings

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review No Hard Feelings in this episode. It's... an interesting movie.

The Blackening

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0500

A group of friends reunite at a remote house in the woods on Juneteenth, and discover a sinister game with life or death consequences. Matt & Ashley review The Blackening in this episode.

Asteroid City

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Wes Anderson's latest movie features a large ensemble in a small desert town during the mid-1950s. Ashley & Matt review Asteroid City in this episode.

The Flash

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Barry Allen aka The Flash wants to go back in time and save him mom from being killed (and his dad from serving time for her murder). He learns that messing with time has unintended consequences. Ashley & Matt review the new movie The Flash in this week's episode!

The Boogeyman

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0500

A grieving family is caught in the sinister web of a creature from our darkest fears -- the thing hiding in the closet, or under the bed. Matt & Ashley review the new movie, The Boogeyman.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Miles Morales is back as Spider-Man, at least in this universe, and he's dealing with protective parents, a multiverse-hopping love interest, and villain named, er, Spot. Ashley & Matt review Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in our new episode.

You Hurt My Feelings

Fri, 26 May 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies play a middle-aged couple in this new dramedy written & directed by Nicole Holofcener. Ashley & Matt review You Hurt My Feelings in our latest episode.

Evil Dead Rise

Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Ryan & Matt talk about the newest entry in the Evil Dead franchise.

The Lost King

Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sally Hawkins is Philippa Langley - a woman on a quest to find the remains of King Richard III. Ashley & Matt review this recent movie, based on real events.

Criterion: The Night of the Hunter

Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 -0500

We discuss The Night of the Hunter in our latest Criterion episode. Grant joins us to discuss Charles Laughton's one and only directorial feature, considered to be a cinema classic.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Sat, 06 May 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Judy Blume's nostalgic coming-of-age novel is brought to life in a new movie. Rachel joins Ashley & Matt to talk about the film version of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Love Again

Sat, 06 May 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review Love Again, a new movie where a woman starts texting her dead boyfriend, and the messages are received by a guy whose phone now has the phone number. Meet cutes ensue.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Sat, 06 May 2023 15:00:00 -0500

The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy comes to an end, and Matt & Ashley are here to share their thoughts on it in one of our latest episodes.

RETRO: Return of the Jedi

Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

May the 4th be with you! On this Star Wars Day, we take a special look back at the third film in the original Star Wars trilogy. Will McKinley joins us to discuss Return of the Jedi, fresh off a 40th anniversary screening!

The Quiet Girl

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0500

In Ireland during the early 1980s, a young girl with a chaotic family gets a respite when she is taken-in by a middle-aged couple who live in the country. Ashley & Matt review the Oscar-nominated The Quiet Girl in our new episode.

Criterion: Mulholland Drive

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Ryan discuss David Lynch's moody new-noir film, Mulholland Drive, in our latest Criterion episode.

Ebertfest 2023 Recap

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Another Ebertfest has come and gone, and Matt & Ashley were in attendance. In our latest episode, we talk about the film festival's movies, guests, ups & downs, and just our overall thoughts about it.

Renfield

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage and Awkwafina star in a humorous update to the legend of Dracula, as Matt & Ashley review the new movie, Renfield, in our latest episode.

AIR

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman and Viola Davis star in the new movie about how, in 1984, Nike courted Michael Jordan to choose their brand and launch the now iconic Air Jordan shoes. Ashley, Matt and Garret review AIR in our latest episode.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0500

The decades-old role playing game comes to life in this adventure movie starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. Listen as Matt & Ashley review Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves in our latest episode.

Double Feature: Pride & Prejudice, Far From the Madding Crowd

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt have seen the 2005 Pride & Prejudice, and the 2015 Far From the Madding Crowd, but neither remember them. What to do? Re-watch them, of course! Listen as we discuss two film adaptations of 19th century British novels in our latest episode.

Scream VI

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0600

Scream VI is here! Ashley, Matt and Garret review this "sequel to a requel" in our latest episode.

2023 Oscar Predictions

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt & Ryan offer-up their predictions on who will win at this year's Academy Awards!

RETRO: Siren of the Tropics

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0600

Our latest installment of our RETRO series, where we talk about an old(er) film, is all about the 1927 silent movie Siren of the Tropics. Ryan joins us to discuss this Josephine Baker classic.

Cocaine Bear

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0600

A drug smuggler drops a load of cocaine from a plane, and it lands in a forest. A bear comes upon it, snorts the cocaine, and goes on a murderous rampage. That's your set-up for Cocaine Bear, and Matt and Larry review this new movie in our latest episode!

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0600

Ant-Man and the Wasp are back, and this time they're in the Quantum Realm! It's... another MCU movie, and Matt & Ashley are here to talk about it.

RETRO: Valentine

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

It's Valentine's Day! What better way to celebrate than to watch a slasher movie? Garret joins us to talk about the 2001 horror film, Valentine.

The Best Movies of 2022

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0600

Well, this is it... 2022 is over, and it's time we finally ranked our favorites of the year. Our friend and frequent guest, Ryan, joins Ashley & Matt as we count down our Top 10 films of last year.

Aftersun

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0600

A father and daughter go on holiday together, and the mood is both happy and melancholy, in this Oscar-nominated film. Ashley, Matt and Ryan discuss Aftersun in one of this week's new episodes.

Tár

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Ryan review Tár, which is nominated for 6 Academy Awards, and features a tour de force performance by Cate Blanchett.

Mashley Movie Trivia # 3

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

We're back with a new round of movie trivia! Our latest contestant is none other than Rachel! She's been a guest on our show many times, and we're excited to have her back to answer some questions about films.

Fear

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0600

A group of friends meet-up at an isolated, creepy hotel, and face their worst fears. Is Fear actually a scary movie? Listen as Matt & Ashley discuss this new horror movie.

Plane

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0600

Gerard Butler is a pilot who is having a very bad day in Plane. We review this new action movie in one of our latest episodes.

Missing

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0600

A woman and her boyfriend go missing in Colombia, and her teenage daughter uses everything at her disposal online to track her down. Ashley & Matt review the new movie Missing in this episode.

RETRO: Starman

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Filmmaker John Carpenter turns 75 today, and we have a new episode to help celebrate! Ashley, Matt and Grant talk about Carpenter's sensitive 1984 sci-fi film, Starman, in our latest episode.

M3GAN

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0600

An orphaned girl is gifted an AI doll by her aunt, with horrific and hilarious results. Ashley & Matt review M3GAN in our latest episode!

Avatar: The Way of Water

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0600

We return to Pandora, as Matt & Ashley review James Cameron's latest visual spectacle.

Most Anticipated Films of 2023

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Ryan look ahead at the next 365 days, and the movies we're most looking forward to!

12 Days of Christmas: The Lemon Drop Kid

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600

It's the final installment of our 12 Days of Christmas for 2022! Will McKinley joins us to discuss 1951's The Lemon Drop Kid, featuring Bob Hope as a down-and-out swindler who has until Christmas Eve to pay back money he owes a gangster.

We hope you have enjoyed this year's batch of holiday-themed episodes, and that you have a happy new year!

12 Days of Christmas: The Polar Express

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

A loud train, with an uncanny valley Tom Hanks as the conductor, rolls up in the middle of the night, a young boy boards it, and we're off to the North Pole. That's the kick-off for The Polar Express, and Matt & Benny discuss it in our 600th episodes!

12 Days of Christmas: Funny Farm

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600

The first 80 minutes of this 100 minute movie have nothing to do with Christmas. The last 20 minutes? It's positively awash with holiday gubbins.

Chevy Chase and Madolyn Smith Osborne play a married couple who leave big city life behind and move to picturesque rural Vermont. From there, a series of misadventures befalls them, culminating in a Norman Rockwell-like Christmastime setting.

Ashley & Matt talk about Funny Farm in today's 12 Days of Christmas episode. It's a movie we're very fond of!

12 Days of Christmas: Violent Night

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

A wealthy family is taken hostage on Christmas Eve, and only one person can save them -- the real Santa Claus. Larry joins Matt & Ashley to talk about the new movie Violent Night, currently in theaters, as our 12 Days of Christmas soldiers on.

12 Days of Christmas: Falling for Christmas

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0600

What's up next on our 12 Days of Christmas series? Another Netflix movie (womp womp).

Seriously, though, it's a cute story (that borrows a bit from Overboard). It's nice to see Lindsay Lohan in a starring role, and if you're wanting a romantic holiday film, this will suffice. Garret & Kirsten join Matt & Ashley to talk about Falling for Christmas in our latest episode.

12 Days of Christmas: Silent Night, Deadly Night

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Things take a dark turn on our 12 Days of Christmas journey, as Ashley, Matt and Grant discuss the controversial 1984 horror movie Silent Night, Deadly Night.

12 Days of Christmas: The Noel Diary

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0600

Justin Hartley is a best-selling novelist, and Barrett Doss is a woman looking for her birth mother. The two of them meet cute around the holidays, and the story goes from there. Ashley & Matt talk about the new Netflix movie, The Noel Diary, in our latest 12 Days of Christmas episode.

12 Days of Christmas: Spirited

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0600

Will Ferrell is the Ghost of Christmas Present, and Ryan Reynolds is a supposedly irredeemable person who Present tries his best to redeem. Does he succeed? Are the songs any good? Rachel joins us to talk about this and more on our latest 12 Days of Christmas episode. It's a Spirited discussion!

12 Days of Christmas: The Ref

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0600

12 Days of Christmas jingles along here at Mashley at the Movies, as Aaron joins us to talk about the 1994 holiday crime comedy, The Ref.

12 Days of Christmas: Klaus

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Jesper is a spoiled young man whose father sends him to Smeerensburg, a village near the Arctic Circle. There he is to be the postman for a year. He ends up dealing with a hodge podge of locals, and meets an old, reclusive toymaker with a bushy white beard...

We talk about Klaus today with Rosa, as our 12 Days of Christmas continues.

12 Days of Christmas: Christmas with the Campbells

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Brittany Snow plays a woman dumped by her boyfriend, but is invited to spend Christmas with his mom and dad. She agrees, and ends up meeting Justin Long. So, yeah, a meet cute, a wishing tree, a cute little village during the holidays, romance, oh... and vulgarity. A fair bit of vulgarity. Ashley & Matt talk about this new Christmas movie, on the latest installment of our 12 Days of Christmas series.

12 Days of Christmas: The Shop Around the Corner

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

We're kicking-off our annual 12 Days of Christmas series with a 1940 classic!

Ryan joins us to talk about The Shop Around the Corner, where Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan play co-workers at a gift shop during the holidays. They can't stand each other, but are falling in love via anonymously written correspondence.

Sound familiar? Why yes, this is based on the same source material as 1998's You've Got Mail.

Bad Movie Night # 8 (Christmas Special)

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0600

We're in the thick of the holidays, and 'tis the season to talk about some awful films! Matt & Ashley are joined by Aaron as they watch and then discuss a really bad Christmas movie. It all goes down in our latest edition of Bad Movie Night (and maybe a visit by Santa!).

Criterion: Holiday

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

We've got a lot to say about the 1938 classic Holiday in our latest episode! Will joins us again (becoming an annual December tradition), and we talk about the Depression-era dramedy about mismatched lovers, what we want out of life, and the importance placed on money. It's a long discussion, so settle in and give our latest Criterion episode a listen!

The Fabelmans

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0600

The Fabelmans is sort-of-about the life of young Steven Spielberg, directed and co-written by the man, himself. Listen to our latest episode to hear what Matt & Ashley thought about this new film.

Bones and All

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0600

A young woman travels across the country in search of her mother. Along the way she meets a cute young guy and an older creepy man. Oh, and they're all cannibals. Ashley & Matt review the technically great, but materially disturbing, new movie Bones and All.

The Menu

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0600

A group of wealthy people looking for an evening of fine dining bite off more than they can chew when the kitchen staff have more than food on the menu. Matt & Ashley review this new thriller starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Guillermo del Toro brings his own vision of the story of Pinocchio to the silver screen. Ashley, Matt and Ryan review this new Netflix original, which manages to walk a fine line between grimness and warmth.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -0600

Matt & Ashley review the follow-up to Knives Out in our latest episode! Glass Onion features Daniel Craig, once again playing private detective Benoit Blanc, as he is out to solve another convoluted murder mystery. The movie is in theaters for one week only, then heads to Netflix on December 23.

Criterion: Persona

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -0600

Ryan helps us decipher Ingmar Bergman's opaque story of two women -- one mute, the other a nurse -- who spend time together at a seaside cottage.

RETRO: The Godfather

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0600

2022 marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Godfather. We are joined by filmmaker Jenna Milly in our latest episode, to talk about this classic of cinema.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (SPOILERS)

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Bruce talk about the new MCU film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in our ALL-SPOILERS episode.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Bruce talk about the new MCU film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in a spoiler-free episode.

My Policeman

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new movie about a love triangle in the 1950s, that holds ramifications decades later.

The Banshees of Inisherin

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the new Martin McDonagh movie about life on a small, isolated island off the coast of Ireland, where two friends are feuding.

13 Days of Halloween: Halloween 4 - The Return of Michael Myers

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

We of course finish our run of horror, thriller and mystery movies with a film set on the holiday, itself -- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Ashley, Matt and Grant discuss this '80s sequel to the John Carpenter classic.

13 Days of Halloween: Pieces

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0500

The penultimate entry in our 13 Days of Halloween series features the 1982 horror classic, Pieces. Set on a college campus in Boston, filmed in Spain, dubbed in post-production, co-starring Bluto from Popeye, and featuring a chainsaw-wielding killer who dresses-up like The Shadow, Pieces is an experience like none other. We had tremendous fun talking about this mess of a movie with our friend Sean.

13 Days of Halloween: The Watcher in the Woods

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A family moves into an old country house, there are strange lights in the nearby woods, a young girl who went missing 30 years earlier, and Bette Davis lives next door. It can only be the oft-overlooked Disney film, The Watcher in the Woods. Ashley, Matt and Rachel discuss this movie in our latest 13 Days of Halloween episode.

13 Days of Halloween: The Omen

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

You know things are pretty bad when find yourself raising the son of the Devil. That's the situation Gregory Peck finds himself in in The Omen. Grant joins us to talk about this classic 1970s horror movie.

13 Days of Halloween: Slumber Party Massacre I & II

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

In today's edition of 13 Days of Halloween, Ashley, Matt and Gus discuss the first two entries in the Massacre series. The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) and Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) both feature slumber parties and massacres, but the similarities mostly end there. It makes for what we hope is an interesting discussion.

13 Days of Halloween: Peeping Tom

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

A 1960s movie that took voyeurism to a new - and deadly - level, Peeping Tom was met with disgust by audiences of the time, but has since gained an appreciation by the likes of Martin Scorsese and Roger Ebert. Ashley, Matt and Garret discuss this horrific psychological thriller in today's episode.

13 Days of Halloween: The Funhouse

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Four friends spend the night at a traveling carnival, and not all of them live to regret it. Ashley, Matt and Sean review the '80s horror movie, The Funhouse, as part of our 13 Days of Halloween series.

13 Days of Halloween: Homicidal

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

As 13 Days of Halloween continues, Larry joins us to talk about Homicidal. It's a psychological thriller, directed by the great showman, William Castle.

13 Days of Halloween: Ghost Story

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Four old men hold a dark secret, and the past is coming back to haunt them in this 1981 adaptation of the popular, labyrinthine Peter Straub novel. Grant is back to talk about Ghost Story, as our 13 Days of Halloween series continues.

13 Days of Halloween: Nosferatu

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

It's the 100th anniversary of a silent era horror cinema classic! Ryan joins Ashley & Matt to discuss F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu.

13 Days of Halloween: The Prowler

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0500

A masked killer stalks a graduation party in this 1981 horror film. Ashley, Matt and Sean talk about The Prowler, as 13 Days of Halloween continues here at Mashley at the Movies.

13 Days of Halloween: Tigers Are Not Afraid

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Our 13 Days of Halloween series continues, as Rosa returns to the show to discuss the 2017 Mexican horror movie, Tigers Are Not Afraid. It's been big-upped by Guillermo del Toro and Stephen King, and features Namor, himself - Tenoch Huerta - so we're expecting good things!

13 Days of Halloween: The Gorgon

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0500

13 Days of Halloween returns to Mashley at the Movies! We start things off this year with what has become an annual tradition - a Hammer Horror film! Grant joins us to talk about 1964's The Gorgon.

Stay tuned, as every day leading up to Halloween we'll be discussing movies in the horror/thriller/mystery genre.

Mashley Movie Trivia # 2

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

We're back with the second edition of our trivia show! This time, it's a special horror edition, featuring stalwart guest, Garret, as the latest contestant. How does he fare? Listen and find out!

Halloween Ends

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Laurie Strode and Michael Myers are back at it, and this time there are some new twists to the story of Halloween in Haddonfield, Illinois. Ashley, Matt and Garret review Halloween Ends in this week's episode.

See How They Run

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Saoirse Ronan and Sam Rockwell are on the case to try and solve a fictional murder at the real-life production of The Mousetrap in London's West End. Ashley & Matt are also on the case, reviewing this whimsical new mystery movie.

Criterion: Eyes Without a Face

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In our latest Criterion episode, Ashley & Matt discuss the French 1960 classic body horror film, Eyes Without a Face. It's a good movie to watch in October!

Smile

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new horror movie, Smile, in this week's episode.

Pearl

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Ryan review the new prequel to X. It's called Pearl, starring Mia Goth, and we've got a lot to say about it in this week's episode!

Barbarian

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0500

An Airbnb with a dark tunnel in a creepy basement can't be good for the people who stay there. Matt & Ashley review this new horror movie.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review this delightful movie about a sentient shell and his grandmother, who live in an Airbnb, whose lives are filmed by Dean, the latest lodger.

Mashley Movie Trivia # 1

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0500

On this long holiday weekend (at least here in the U.S.), we introduce a new segment to the show! Mashley Movie Trivia is exactly what it says on the tin - trivia with your favorite amateur film critics. Our first contestant is Ashley. You'll have to listen to the episode to hear how he fares.

Three Thousand Years of Longing

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0500

This week, we review Three Thousand Years of Longing, where a literary scholar (Tilda Swinton) unwittingly unleashes a djinn (Idris Elba) who wants to grant her three wishes. Ashley & Matt talk about what they liked and didn't like about it in our latest episode.

Nope (SPOILERS)

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0500

We're joined by Gus to talk about the new Jordan Peele movie, Nope. And, because we're a bit late on getting around to it, and because there's so many layers to the film, it's a spoiler-filled episode. Heads up!

Beast

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Idris Elba plays a doctor who takes his daughters to South Africa, where they're stalked by a lion with a chip on its shoulder. Ashley & Matt review Beast in our latest episode.

RETRO: Will Penny

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0500

We look back at Will Penny, in our latest RETRO episode! Our friend Grant (who introduced us to the film) joins us to talk about this star-studded, 1967 underrated western.

Bullet Train

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Brad Pitt is trying to complete a snatch-and-grab job on a fast-moving train in Japan, and gets embroiled in a labyrinthine plot encompassing several dangerous characters. Ashley & Matt review the new movie Bullet Train in this episode.

Bodies Bodies Bodies

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0500

A group of friends gather at a coastal mansion as a hurricane bears down, and decide to play an all-too-real murder game. Matt & Ashley review the new A24 film, Bodies Bodies Bodies.

2022 Catch-up

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Ryan look back at some of the movies from the first-half of 2022 that we haven't talked about yet.

Where the Crawdads Sing

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:00:00 -0500

A young woman named Kya, living alone in the North Carolina marshland, is on trial for the murder of a young man from a nearby town. We learn about Kya's life leading up to the trial using flashbacks, in a new adaptation of the best-selling novel, Where the Crawdads Sing. Matt & Ashley review the movie in our latest episode.

Thor: Love and Thunder

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0500

The Norse God of Thunder returns for his fourth solo movie, and Ashley, Matt and Garret review it in our latest episode!

Bad Movie Night # 7

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Aaron randomly select from four possible bad movies, watch one, then talk about it for your listening pleasure (or sorrow, depending on how you look it). It's the latest edition of our Bad Movie Night series, brought to you on this holiday weekend.

The Black Phone

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0500

A man dubbed The Grabber is kidnapping teenage boys in 1978 Denver in this supernatural thriller. Ashley, Matt and Aaron review the new movie, The Black Phone, in our latest episode.

Cha Cha Real Smooth

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0500

A 22-year-old recent college grad is trying to figure out his life, while working at a food stand at the mall, being a party-starter at Bar Mitzvahs, and spending time with an older woman and her autistic daughter. Matt & Ashley review Cha Cha Real Smooth, the new movie written & directed by, an starring Cooper Raiff.

Criterion: My Own Private Idaho

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Larry joins us on our latest Criterion episode to discuss Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho. River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star in this early-nineties queer cinema masterpiece. We had a great time talking about it, and hope you enjoy listening.

RETRO: Hard Eight

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Philip Baker Hall stars in Hard Eight, a late-90s movie that showcases his acting talent, and Matt & Ashley talk about it in our latest RETRO episode, in honor of the actor's passing this week.

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0500

Emma Thompson is a lonely, unfulfilled woman, and Daryl McCormack is a sex work she hires for several assignations in a hotel room. And there we have Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, and so much more. Ashley & Matt review this new movie, available to watch on Hulu.

Jurassic World: Dominion

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the sixth (and final?) entry in the Jurassic movie franchise.

Criterion: Dreams

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0500

Grant joins us for the latest edition of our Criterion series. We discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1990 fable Dreams.

Top Gun: Maverick

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0500

The legacy sequel to Top Gun is in theaters. Does it live up to the hype? Listen as Matt & Ashley discuss Top Gun: Maverick to find out.

RETRO: Top Gun

Sat, 28 May 2022 16:00:00 -0500

With its sequel a smash hit at the box office this weekend, Ashley & Matt thought they would finally catch-up with the original Top Gun in this week's episode.

Men

Sat, 21 May 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Alex Garland is back with a new film, and Rachel is here to help us talk about it. Men is a movie about trauma, grief, the beautiful English countryside, and then some really effed-up stuff that we can't really explain.

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Sat, 21 May 2022 15:00:00 -0500

We rejoin the world of the Crawleys and their staff, as Downton Abbey returns! Rachel joins us to talk about the latest comfort food film.

Golden Arm: Interview with Jenna Milly

Wed, 18 May 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Golden Arm is a wonderfully hilarious movie about friendship, female arm wrestling, and so much more. It was released last year, and we saw it for the first time last month at the Roger Ebert Film Festival. It was our favorite movie of the festival, and we are happy that Jenna Milly, who co-wrote the film with Ann Marie Allison, took the time to join us on this episode to discuss how the movie was made.

Firebird

Thu, 12 May 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Larry review Firebird, a new movie based on a true story about forbidden love on a Soviet airbase in the 1970s. We have a lot to say about it on our latest episode.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Multiverses! Madness! Ashley & Matt review the latest MCU joint, where Sam Raimi directs Doctor Strange. Listen to our thoughts on this wild ride in our new episode!

Bad Movie Night # 6

Mon, 02 May 2022 20:00:00 -0500

It's the return of Bad Movie Night, and wow... do we have a bad one! Matt & Ashley talk about Evils of the Night, a mess of a movie from 1985. Listen, if you dare!

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Rosa is back with us to talk about new, very meta, action adventure bromance movie starring Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

The Northman

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Alexander Skarsgård stars as Amleth, who must avenge his father, save his mother, and kill Fjölnir. We are joined by Jeff in this episode, as we discuss Robert Eggers' new movie, The Northman.

X

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0500

A group of amateur filmmakers rent a guest house in rural Texas to make an adult film, and their hosts - an elderly couple - are not quite what they seem. Ashley & Matt review Ti West's latest horror movie, X, in our new episode.

2022 Ebertfest Preview, with Nate Kohn

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

After a three year hiatus, the Roger Ebert Film Festival (aka Ebertfest) is back! Matt & Ashley look ahead to this year's installment with festival director Nate Kohn. Highlights include the movie Ghost World (with director Terry Zwigoff and co-star Thora Birch in attendance), and Nightmare Alley (with director Guillermo Del Toro and screenwriter Kim Morgan also attending). Lots of other great films and guests at this year's festival, as well! This year's Ebertfest is from April 20-23, in beautiful Champaign, IL.

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0500

A Chinese-American family become involved in an impactful adventure that spans universes. Ashley, Matt and Ryan review this quirky, funny, and deeply moving film starring Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, directed by Daniels.

RETRO: Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0500

In the latest episode our RETRO series, we step back in time to 1985, when a grown man's bike is stolen, and he goes on a cross-country quest to find it. Ryan from The Coolness Chronicles makes his debut on the podcast to help us talk about Pee-wee's Big Adventure!

The Lost City

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt are back this week with a review of the new movie, The Lost City. Hear what we think about this action/adventure comedy in our latest episode.

Deep Water

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Ben Affleck is cuckold to Ana de Armas in Adrian Lyne's throwback erotic thriller, Deep Water. Matt & Ryan review this new movie, now streaming on Hulu.

2022 Oscar Predictions

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500

In a new, mid-week episode, Ryan & Matt go over their predictions of who will win some of the major categories at this year's 94th Academy Awards, which will be held this Sunday, March 27.

The Outfit

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Mark Rylance runs a small cutter shop in 1956 Chicago and, one night, things begin to spin out of control. Ashley, Matt and Aaron review this new thriller in our latest episode.

The Worst Person in the World (SPOILERS)

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0600

Our second new episode of the week is about a woman, Julie (Renate Reinsve), who impacts the lives of others while trying to figure out her own. Matt & Ashley review this Oscar-nominated film, and the discussion is deep, and Matt gets emotional! Is Julie really The Worst Person in the World?

Red Rocket

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0600

Simon Rex won Best Actor at the Independent Spirit Awards for his work in Red Rocket. Ashley & Matt review this late-2021 film about a washed-up porn actor who returns to his estranged wife in a small Texas town.

RETRO: Time After Time

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Grant talk about the 1979 sci-fi romance classic, Time After Time in our latest episode. H.G. Wells chases Jack the Ripper through time -- what more can we ask for?

The Batman

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0600

It's a new iteration of The Batman on film, and Ashley, Matt and Garret are here to talk about it in our non-spoiler review.

Criterion: Deep Cover

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0600

Our new episode is an entry in our Criterion series. Gus joins Matt & Ashley to discuss Bill Duke's 1992 crime thriller, Deep Cover.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0600

Ryan & Matt discuss the new, straight-to-Netflix Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a direct sequel to the 1974 original film. It's... bloody. And that's the tip of this messy iceberg.

I Want You Back

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0600

We review a new rom-com this week! Ryan joins Ashley & Matt to talk about I Want You Back, starring Jenny Slate and Charlie Day.

Uncharted

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0600

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg star in this action/adventure film, based on a video game. Ashley & Matt review this new movie in our latest episode.

Death on the Nile

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0600

Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in Death on the Nile. Ashley & Matt review this star-studded adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic in our latest episode.

RETRO: My Bloody Valentine (1981)

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0600

We look back at a horror classic, in celebration of Valentine's Day! A killer stalks a mining town as they gear-up for their first Valentine's Day dance in twenty years. Garret joins us to talk about the original My Bloody Valentine.

2022 Oscar Nominations

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Ryan & Matt discuss the 2022 Oscar nominations!

* apologies for the echo - this is what happens when Matt is left to run the technical side of things.

Flee

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review Flee, the moving, impactful and harrowing animated documentary feature about Amin, whose refugee journey we follow from Afghanistan to Russia and beyond.

Moonfall

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0600

We kick-off our fifth season with a review of the latest Roland Emmerich disaster flick. Matt & Ashley have fun talking about this mess of a movie!

The Best Movies of 2021

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0600

There was something for everyone in the world of cinema in 2021. A lot of really good movies to choose from, and Ashley, Matt Ryan have selected their Top 10 films of the year in our latest episode!

2021 Catch-up, Part 2

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Ryan get caught-up on four movies and TV shows from 2021 that we hadn't covered on the show previously. Part two of two.

2021 Catch-up, Part 1

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Ryan get caught-up on four movies and TV shows from 2021 that we hadn't covered on the show previously. Part one of two.

Criterion: I Know Where I'm Going!

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600

In our latest Criterion series entry, Ashley & Matt talk about the 1945 Powell & Pressburger classic, I Know Where I'm Going! Starring the always-wonderful Wendy Hiller and Roger Livesey.

Scream (2022)

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Ghostface is back in Woodsboro, and new characters and legacy characters are trying to stop them! Ashley, Matt and Garret review the new entry in the Scream franchise in our latest episode.

Licorice Pizza

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0600

We're joined by Christy Lemire to talk about Licorice Pizza. It's the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie, set in a dreamy California of the early '70s.

500th Episode

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600

It's our 500th episode! To help celebrate, some of the awesome people who've guested on our podcast are back, sharing with us what their favorite movies of all-time are. Their choices run the gamut, from musicals to horror, comedies to international films. We are so happy they've shared their cinematic favorites with us.

The Matrix Resurrections

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0600

It's a new year, and the fourth anniversary of our podcast! Matt & Ashley review the Matrix Resurrections in our latest episode.

12 Days of Christmas: Miracle on 34th Street

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

A kindly old man hired to play Santa Claus at Macy's claims to be the real thing, and people start to question his sanity. We're happy to have Ryan back with us to discuss the 1947 holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street, as our 12 Days of Christmas series concludes for 2021.

12 Days of Christmas: The Knight Before Christmas

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0600

On the night before Christmas, we talk about a The Knight Before Christmas, where a fourteenth century squire magically travels to 2019 Ohio to earn his knighthood (and, of course, fall in love along the way). Rachel joins us to talk about this Netflix holiday romcom.

12 Days of Christmas: The Santa Clause

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

A dad unwittingly becomes Santa Claus, and undergoes a life change. That's it. That's the movie. Benny is back with us to talk about this well-liked '90s film starring Tim Allen.

12 Days of Christmas: Arthur Christmas

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Sean is back with us to talk about Arthur Christmas, a delightful British animated feature from 2011, as our 12 Days of Christmas series continues.

12 Days of Christmas: The Ice Harvest

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Our 12 Days of Christmas series takes an unexpected turn, as Sean joins us to discuss The Ice Harvest. John Cusack has stolen some money, and we follow him on a long, dark Christmas Eve night during an ice storm in Wichita, Kansas. Directed by the late, great Harold Ramis.

12 Days of Christmas: Nothing Like the Holidays

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0600

A Puerto-Rican family in Chicago gather for the holidays, with an undercurrent of stress and unresolved issues added to the mix. Rosa joins us to discuss this 2008 Christmas movie.

12 Days of Christmas: I'll Be Home for Christmas

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0600

We look back at a slice of '90s Christmas fare, as Garrett & Kirsten join Matt & Ashley to talk about I'll Be Home for Christmas, starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

12 Days of Christmas: Home Sweet Home Alone

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Parents want to retrieve a precious doll from a kid who's home alone in order to save their house. Ashley, Matt and Brett review the new reboot of the 1990 Christmas classic in our latest episode.

Spider-Man: No Way Home (SPOILERS)

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

It's finally here - one of the most anticipated movies of the year! Ashley, Matt, Garret and Kirsten have a spoiler-filled discussion of the latest entry in the MCU.

12 Days of Christmas: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Benny is back! He joins us to discuss the 2000 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, as our 12 Days of Christmas series rolls on.

12 Days of Christmas: Single All the Way

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Peter invites his Nick to visit his family back home in New Hampshire during the holidays, and the two friends start to wonder if there might be more to their relationship than they previously thought. Ashley & Matt review the new Netflix Christmas movie, as our 12 Days of Christmas series continues.

12 Days of Christmas: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Charles M. Schulz's iconic Peanuts characters feature in one of the most beloved Christmas specials of all-time. Charlie Brown attempts to eschew the commercialism of the season, and look for the true meaning of Christmas. Rachel joins us to discuss this holiday classic, as our 12 Days of Christmas series continues.

12 Days of Christmas: It Happened on Fifth Avenue

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Our annual 12 Days of Christmas series starts off with the 1947 classic, It Happened on 5th Avenue. Our friend Ryan joins us to talk about this holiday gem.

Criterion: Nightmare Alley

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Tyrone Power, Joan Blondell and Coleen Gray star in a riveting noir classic about a smooth talking man who gets his start in the circus, then moves on to his own popular act in Chicago. It all begins to crumble around him when he meets a shady psychologist. Will McKinley joins us to discuss 1947's Nightmare Alley.

C'mon C'mon

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:00:00 -0600

Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman are an uncle and nephew who end up bonding while thrown together by circumstance. Ryan joins Ashley & Matt to discuss this expertly-crafted new film by Mike Mills.

Interview with Julie Cohen (co-director of Julia)

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Matt & Ashley interview Julie Cohen, co-director (along with Betsy West) of the wonderful new documentary, Julia, in our latest episode.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (SPOILERS)

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Garret review Ghostbusters: Afterlife in our latest episode! We share our spoiler-free thoughts during the first-half, then go into spoilers after giving our scores. Happy listening!

Belfast

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review the new, semi-autobiographical Kenneth Branagh film, Belfast, in our latest episode. Is it worth the early Oscar buzz? We share our thoughts.

I'm Your Man

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Do androids dream of electric love? The new German film, I'm Your Man is set in a near-future where androids are designed to be humans' perfect mates. Matt & Ashley delve into the movie, and all of its implications, in our latest episode!

Last Night in Soho

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0600

A young woman goes to college in present-day London, and finds herself transported back to the city's swinging 1960s nightlife - only to discover some unsettling truths. Matt & Ashley are joined by Ryan to discuss Last Night in Soho.

The French Dispatch

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Ryan review the new Wes Anderson anthology, about a French magazine with ties to Kansas.

Eternals

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0500

There's a new entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, directed by the reigning Best Director Oscar winner, Chloe Zhao! Ashley & Matt review Eternals in this week's episode.

Bergman Island

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

A couple stays at the island once inhabited by filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. There they work on getting their creative juices flowing, and things take interesting turns along the way. Ryan joins us to talk about this absorbing new movie.

Bad Movie Night # 5

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Kirsten & Garret join Matt & Ashley to watch a bad movie, in an old, abandoned house in the middle of nowhere. It's a spooky installment of our Bad Movie Night series.

13 Days of Halloween: Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Halloween night in 1982 is going to be one for the record books, if the Silver Shamrock corporation has anything to say about it. Tom Atkins and Stacey Nelkin try and stop Dan O'Herlihy's dastardly plan. Oh, and Michael Myers has a cameo -- on TV. Grant joins us to talk about Season of the Witch, perhaps the most controversial entry in the Halloween franchise (and that's saying something!)

13 Days of Halloween: Demons

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

People accept a mysterious invitation to a theater, for the debut of a horror film, and craziness ensues. Sean joins us to discuss this Italian scary movie from 1985.

13 Days of Halloween: Scream 2

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Garret is back with us, this time talk about the second film in the Scream franchise. With the fifth movie due to be released early next year, what better time to revisit this slice of '90s horror?

13 Days of Halloween: Psycho III

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Norman Bates falls for a fallen nun, and Mother disapproves. Grant joins us again, this time to talk about the interesting sequel, Psycho III.

13 Days of Halloween: Basket Case

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Sean joins us again to talk about the '80s cult classic, Basket Case. You've never seen anything quite like it.

13 Days of Halloween: Tales from the Hood

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0500

A funeral director takes three young men on an anthology tour of four terrifying stories, in this 1995 horror film with a message. Gus joins Matt & Ashley again, to discuss Tales from the Hood.

13 Days of Halloween: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Dr. Caligari and his sleepwalker wreak havoc on the lives of Franzis, Jane and Alan. Listen as Ashley, Matt and Ryan discuss this silent movie classic, as 13 Days of Halloween continues.

13 Days of Halloween: Friday the 13th Part 2

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Our salute to Halloween continues, as Garret, Matt & Ashley talk about the first sequel in the Friday the 13th franchise. We think it's one of the best in the series!

13 Days of Halloween: Prince of Darkness

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Evil is coming, and Donald Pleasence is trying to warn people and stop it, in a movie directed by John Carpenter. No, this isn't Halloween, it's Prince of Darkness. Sean joins us to discuss this curious '80s horror/sci-fi movie.

Dune

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the new sci-fi blockbuster, Dune, based upon the book by Frank Herbert, and starring Timothee Chamalet and Rebecca Ferguson. It's directed by Denis Villeneuve, and it has a killer score by Hans Zimmer.

13 Days of Halloween: Candyman (1992)

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0500

On the fourth day of Halloween, my mirror gave to me... Candyman, said five times! Gus joins Matt & Ashley to talk about the original 1992 horror film, as 13 Days of Halloween continues.

13 Days of Halloween: The House by the Cemetery

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500

A family moves into a New England house holding a terrifying secret, in this Italian horror film.. Grant joins us to discuss The House by the Cemetery.

13 Days of Halloween: Final Destination 2

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500

On our second 13 Days of Halloween episode, Ashley, Matt and Garret discuss Final Destination 2. People cheat death, and death comes back for them! No one has ever felt the same driving behind a lumber truck since.

13 Days of Halloween: The Plague of the Zombies

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Sir James Forbes and his daughter arrive in a small Cornish village, having been made aware of series of unexplained deaths. What does the squire have to do with it? Are there really zombies roaming the English moors? All of this is discussed by Matt & Ashley in the first episode of our 13 Days of Halloween series. It's a Hammer Horror classic!

Halloween Kills

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Michael Myers is back to terrorize Haddonfield, and the townsfolk organize a posse to try and stop him. You can listen to what Matt, Ashley and Garret think of the latest installment in the Halloween series in our new episode.

RETRO: Dementia 13

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss one of the earliest films from director Francis Ford Coppola, in the latest episode of our RETRO series. Dementia 13 is a good movie to discuss during October, with an axe-wielding murderer on the loose on an Irish estate.

Hispanic Heritage Month: La Misma Luna

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500

We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with a special episode about the film, La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon). Our friend Rosa joins us to discuss this 2007 movie.

No Time to Die

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the 25th Bond film in our latest episode! No Time to Die is the final outing for Daniel Craig as the suavest spy to grace the silver screen, and we have a few things to say about it.

Criterion: Cronos

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500

The latest episode in our Criterion series finds us discussing Cronos, the 1993 feature film debut of Guillermo del Toro. We're also joined by first-time-guest, Grant. He'll be joining us later in the month, as well, so stay tuned!

Titane

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0500

A woman (Alexia) with a titanium plate in her head goes on quite a journey. Ashley & Matt review this new French film -- winner of the Palme d'or at Cannes -- that has to be experienced to be believed.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Ryan review the new movie about the life of Tammy Faye Bakker, starring Jessica Chastain in the title role.

Cry Macho

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Aaron review the new Clint Eastwood joint in our latest episode. It's a movie that finds him as a retired rodeo performer, sent to find the son of his former boss. Clint crosses into Mexico in search of the kid, and goes on a journey... in more ways than one.

Malignant (SPOILERS)

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Malignant is a (perhaps on purpose?) gloriously bad movie, and Ashley, Matt and Aaron are here to talk about it in our (spoiler-filled) review!

RETRO: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0500

We're celebrating Star Trek Day one day late with a special episode all about Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home!

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0500

It's our 450th episode, and Ryan joins us again to talk about the latest entry in the MCU. We review Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

The Night House

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Rebecca Hall plays a grieving widow who may or may not be troubled by spirits. Ashley & Matt review this new thriller in our latest episode.

Candyman (2021)

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Nia DaCosta directs a Jordan Peele-produced reboot of/sequel to the 1992 horror classic. Matt & Garret review the 2021 Candyman in this week's episode. Don't say his name.

Free Guy

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered what all of the background characters in video games are up to? Well, Free Guy provides us with an answer. Matt, Ashley and Aaron review the new Ryan Reynolds movie in our latest episode.

Criterion: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0500

It's late August, summer is winding down, and school is starting again. What better time to discuss the 1982 classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Film critic Christy Lemire joins us for our latest Criterion episode, as we talk about this gnarly teen movie, written by Cameron Crowe, and directed by Amy Heckerling.

RETRO: The Court Jester

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0500

We're introducing a new series on the podcast! RETRO will let us periodically focus on discussing old(er) movies, and our inaugural entry is The Court Jester! It's one of Ashley's favorite films, and we enjoyed talking about it in this episode.

The Suicide Squad

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Not to be confused with the similarly-titled movie from 2016, this is the new The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn. Matt, Ashley and Ryan are here to talk about it.

Pig

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Nicolas Cage plays a recluse on the hunt for his stolen truffle pig. That's the premise of Pig, but there's so much more going on in the film. Ashley, Matt and Ryan discuss this new movie.

The Green Knight

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Ryan review the new David Lowery movie, starring Dev Patel. It's a retelling of the centuries-old story of Sir Gawain.

Bad Movie Night # 4

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Sean joins us for the fourth edition of our Bad Movie Night series! Once again, we choose from one-of-four not-so-great films, watch it, and talk about it. Which one did we land on? Listen and find out!

Summer of 85

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0500

David saves Alex from a capsized boat, and the two develop an intense relationship that unfolds in the summer of 1985. Ashley & Matt review this new French film.

Jungle Cruise

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson go on a jungle cruise together, with action, humor and derring-do. Matt & Ashley review the new live-action movie based on the Disney theme park ride.

Old

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0500

People go to a beach and start to rapidly age. That's the intriguing premise, but does the movie hold up? Listen as Ashley & Matt discuss the new M. Night Shyamalan film.

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Did you ever wonder where the G.I Joe character Snake Eyes came from? No? Well, too bad, because he's getting an origin story! Henry Golding stars as the anti-hero, and Matt & Ashley review this new movie.

Fear Street: Part One - 1994

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0500

Teens in the town of Shadyside attempt to fight-off a curse that sees killers from the present and the past come after them in terrifying moment after terrifying moment. Matt & Ashley review part one of this trilogy, streaming on Netflix.

Luca

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Luca leaves his life in the sea, and begins exploring land-based living. He meets up with Alberto, and they go on both fun and harrowing adventures in and around an Italian coastal village. Ryan joins us again to discuss the latest Pixar movie.

Black Widow

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Black Widow finally gets her own solo film, and Ashley, Matt and Garret are here to talk about it. It's the first MCU movie in well over a year, and it blends a bit of James Bond, Jason Bourne, and Marvel sensibilities.

F9: The Fast Saga

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Dom and co. are back to drive fast and furiously. There are friends, enemies and, of course, family in this outrageous, action-packed thriller. Ryan joins Matt & Ashley to discuss the 9th film in this twenty-year old film series.

Bad Movie Night # 3

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500

In our third installment of Bad Movie Night, we end up showcasing a meandering '80s movie that's about... arm wrestling. Oh, and a heartwarming tale about a father and son trying to bond. Our friend Scott joins us to talk about Over the Top.

Seance

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Death strikes a girls' academy, but are the goings-on supernatural, or more corporeal, in nature? Ashley, Matt and Garret review this new movie, written & directed by Simon Barrett (writer of Blair Witch, The Guest, You're Next).

Criterion: Weekend

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Two men meet at a nightclub at the start of a weekend, spend the night together, and foster an intimacy that neither was expecting to grow so strong. Ashley, Matt and Larry discuss the 2011 film by Andrew Haigh, for our latest Criterion series episode.

The Hitman's Wife’s Bodyguard

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Ryan Reynolds is a bodyguard, and Samuel L. Jackson is a hitman. Salma Hayek is the hitman's wife. Ashley, Matt and Aaron are here to review this sequel to the 2017 action comedy.

In the Heights

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0500

The theatrical version of the Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical is an experience to behold. Rosa joins Matt & Ashley to discuss In the Heights, in this week's episode.

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Ed and Lorraine Warren are on the case, trying to prove that a murder was committed because of demonic possession. Ashley, Matt and Garret review the newest Conjuring movie in our latest episode.

Bad Movie Night # 2

Sun, 30 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Garret, Matt & Ashley are back with another installment of Bad Movie Night. They randomly select a film from four choices, watch it, and discuss. Which one do they end up with this time? Listen and find out!

A Quiet Place Part II

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500

More aliens! More sound! We rejoin the Abbott family as they navigate a world where the slightest sound could mean terror. Ashley, Matt and Garret review the sequel to A Quiet Place.

Remembering Anarcha

Fri, 21 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new documentary about the experiments that J. Marion Sims conducted on African-American enslaved women in the 1840s. The film explores the ramifications of those acts, that permeate our society to this day.

The Woman in the Window

Fri, 21 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500

Amy Adams plays a woman suffering from agoraphobia who witnesses what she thinks is a murder across the street from her house. Ashley & Matt review this taut thriller.

Senior Moment

Fri, 21 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500

William Shatner plays a seventy-something man who likes women and fast cars, until he loses his license and meets a woman (Jean Smart) who slowly begins to change his life. Christopher Lloyd also stars in this curious movie. Matt & Ashley share their thoughts about it.

Criterion: One Sings, the Other Doesn't

Wed, 19 May 2021 20:00:00 -0500

The latest episode in our Criterion series finds Ashley, Matt and Ryan talking about the 1977 classic Agnes Varda film, about two women who form a bond that stretches from youth into adulthood. There's a lot of ground to cover in the rich tapestry woven by Varda, and we dove right in.

Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Chris Rock is an embittered police detective hot on the trail of a copycat Jigsaw killer, as Matt & Ashley review the latest entry in the Saw franchise.

The Mitchells vs the Machines

Fri, 07 May 2021 19:00:00 -0500

The Mitchell family are on a cross country road trip to take daughter Katie to film school, when an evil AI unleashes an army of robots upon the world. It's up to the Mitchells to save humanity. Ryan joins us to review this delightful new animated movie.

Together Together

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:00:00 -0500

Ed Helms and Patti Harrison star as a single man who wants a kid, and the woman who agrees to be the surrogate of his unborn child. Ashley & Matt discuss this unusual romcom-style movie, written & directed by Nikole Beckwith.

Mortal Kombat (2021)

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new fantasy/action movie based on the 1990s martial arts video game.

Monday

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Denise Gough and Sebastian Stan star as two ex-pats who meet in Greece, engage in a dysfunctional relationship, and copulate A LOT. Ashley & Matt discuss this interesting and frustrating film.

Criterion: Secrets & Lies

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Secrets & Lies is one of director Mike Leigh's best movies. It deftly tackles issues of family, adoption, class and race. Brenda Blethyn and Marianne Jean-Baptiste received Oscar nominations for their performances. Ashley & Matt discuss this 1996 film as part of the latest edition of our Criterion Collection series.

The Courier

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0500

Our review this week is the new thriller, The Courier, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Matt & Ashley discuss this cold war spy drama in our latest episode.

Godzilla vs. Kong (SPOILERS)

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Matt, Ashley & Aaron review the new entry in the MonsterVerse series, where a big ape and a giant radioactive dinosaur fight each other.

Bad Movie Night #1

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500

It's the debut episode of our new series, Bad Movie Night. Garret joins us for this inaugural voyage as we choose one of four bad movies to watch and discuss. Which one do we select? Listen and find out!

Zack Snyder's Justice League

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new version of Justice League, the four-hour cut that fulfills Zack Snyder's vision for the film.

2021 Oscar Nominations

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley share their thoughts on this year's Academy Award nominations, which were announced this morning.

Interview with Julie Cohen (co-director of My Name is Pauli Murray, and RBG)

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt interview documentary filmmaker Julie Cohen. Together with Betsy West, she has directed the Academy Award-nominated documentary RBG, about late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We discuss that film, and Cohen's new documentary feature, My Name is Pauli Murray, about the complex life of the late civil rights activist.

WandaVision, episodes 7-9

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt discuss the last three episodes of WandaVision, and the series as a whole.

Coming 2 America

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0600

King Akeem goes back to America to find the son he never knew he had. (Almost) everyone is here from the original film, 30 years later, to varying degrees of success. Matt & Ashley review this new sequel starring Eddie Murphy.

Minari

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600

A Korean family emigrates to the United States, trying to live the elusive American Dream in rural '80s Arkansas. We're happy to have Ryan join us again to discuss this Golden Globe-winning film.

Nomadland

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Chloe Zhao directs Frances McDormand in this 2020 movie about a woman who sets out on her own, in a van, across several states, connecting with humanity in a deep and powerful way. Ryan joins us to discuss this Golden Globe-winning film.

I Care a Lot

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Rosamund Pike plays a character whose vocation in life appears to be (legally) taking over the lives of the elderly and absconding with their money. Then, she does it to the wrong older woman, and high stakes drama ensues. Matt & Ashley review this new thriller.

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0600

Barb and Star are two middle-aged friends who decide to vacation in Florida at the Vista Del Mar Hotel. Jamie Dornan is the henchman of a villainess, and he's staying at the same hotel. Hijinks ensue. Your mileage may vary.

The Kid Detective

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0600

A 30-something guy who solved petty crimes as a teenager... solves petty crimes as an adult, until a client asks him to solve a murder. Ashley & Matt review this recent film starring Adam Brody.

Criterion: Claudine

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0600

The latest episode of our Criterion series celebrates Black History Month, as Matt, Gus and Ashley discuss 1974's Claudine. Diahann Carroll stars in the title role, a strong single mother who is wooed by James Earl Jones. The film deftly balances comedy and drama.

WandaVision, episodes 4-6 (SPOILERS)

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0600

Matt & Ashley review the three most recent episodes of Marvel Studios' TV series, WandaVision.

Top 10 Catch-up

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0600

David Byrne's American Utopia, and Your Name Engraved Herein were two films that were on our Best of 2020 episode, but that we hadn't done proper reviews for at the time. Now, we're catching-up on those selections and giving them our full attention.

Black History Month: St. Louis Blues

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0600

We continue our tribute to the African-American experience in cinema, with a discussion about the lovely 1958 film St. Louis Blues. It's about the life of blues legend W.C. Handy (Nat King Cole), and features his music, and a host of A-list black actors and singers.

Psycho Goreman

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0600

Two kids unearth an ancient evil in their backyard, to gruesome and hilarious effect. Ashley, Matt and Garret review this new horror comedy.

Black History Month: The Killing Floor

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0600

It's a triple-treat, as we kick-off February, our 4th season, and Black History Month with a discussion of The Killing Floor (1984). The film delves into issues of racism, classism, and working conditions in the Chicago Stockyards in the early 20th century.

The Worst Movies of 2020

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0600

While it was a good year for movies overall, there were definitely some clunkers. Ashley, Matt and Garret discuss their choices for the worst films of 2020.

The Best Movies of 2020

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0600

It was quite a solid year for cinema, despite all the tumult, so Ashley, Matt and Garret review their selections for the 10 best movies from the past year.

Herself

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt discuss this new movie, set in Ireland, where a woman leaves her abusive husband and, with the help of friends and her two young daughters, sets out to rebuild her life.

WandaVision, episodes 1-3 (SPOILERS)

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Matt & Ashley talk about the plot points, production design and mysterious goings-on in the first three episodes of WandaVision, the new TV series that's part of the MCU.

I'm Your Woman

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0600

A woman's husband goes missing, and criminals are after her. She takes her baby and goes on the run, navigating the 1970's underworld. Matt & Ashley review this taut thriller.

Sylvie's Love

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Matt & Ashley review this new movie, set in New York City of the 1950s and '60s, about two African-American characters who are trying to find their passion, both romantically and artistically.

Driveways

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600

A woman and her young son travel across the country to clear out her late sister's house, and they end up developing a bond with an elderly next-door neighbor. Ashley & Matt review this quiet, subtle, profoundly moving film.

Criterion: My Dinner with Andre

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0600

Two old acquaintances meet-up for dinner at a New York City restaurant. Their ensuing conversation covers a range of diverse and fascinating topics. Ryan from Arnold at the Movies (https://ryanarnoldreviews.weebly.com) joins us to discuss the wonderfully low-key classic, My Dinner with Andre.

Wild Mountain Thyme

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0600

Matt & Ashley review a new movie about awkward romance, farming, land and familial strife, set in Ireland, and starring Emily Blunt & Jamie Dornan. And it's from the screenwriter of Moonstruck. We had fun discussing this one.

Let Them All Talk

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0600

Love, drama and heartache unfold as a successful author invites her college friends and her nephew on a cruise to the UK. Ashley & Matt review this new movie, directed by Steve Soderbergh, and starring Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen, Gemma Chan, and Lucas Hedges.

Soul

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0600

Joe is a part-time music teacher who dreams of being a successful jazz performer. Turns out he has to die in order to figure out what he wants from life. Kyle joins Ashley & Matt to discuss the heartwarming new Pixar movie.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0600

In 1927, Ma Rainey and her band visit a recording studio in Chicago, and multi-layered tensions ensue. Matt & Ashley review the new movie that is also Chadwick Boseman's final film role.

12 Days of Christmas: Home Alone

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Kevin McCallister's family accidentally leaves him behind when they go on a holiday trip to Paris, leaving him home alone. Ashley, Matt and Sean talk about this 1990 classic in our last 12 Days of Christmas episode of the season. Thank you so much for joining us, and have a Merry Christmas!

12 Days of Christmas: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0600

The Muppets did their own version of Dickens's classic, A Christmas Carol, in 1992, and it's becoming something of a cult classic. Ashley, Matt and Aaron revisit this delightful retelling in today's 12 Days of Christmas episode.

12 Days of Christmas: Christmas with the Kranks

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0600

Luther & Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas and plan to take a cruise over the holiday, but their neighbors are having none of it. Wacky hijinks abound in this 2004 film written by Home Alone director Chris Columbus, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis and perennial Christmas favorite Tim Allen. Garret & Kirsten join Matt & Ashley to talk about this zany holiday movie.

12 Days of Christmas: Christmas Evil

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Sean discuss 1980's weird character study, Christmas Evil in today's episode. A factory worker on the edge dresses-up as Santa on Christmas Eve, and decides to spread both terror and joy. It's an odd one, for sure.

12 Days of Christmas: Desk Set

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Katharine Hepburn runs a reference library for a TV network, and Spencer Tracy is assigned to review the department. Will crusty Tracy and independent Hepburn fall for each other? Does the Earth orbit the sun? Ashley, Matt and Aaron discuss this 1957 romantic comedy that takes place partly at Christmastime.

Favorite Spielberg Films

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0600

In honor of Steven Spielberg's recent 74th birthday, Matt & Ashley talk about their Top 5 favorite movies he's directed.

12 Days of Christmas: Anna and the Apocalypse

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

It's a teen romance musical with zombies, set in the UK, that takes place at Christmastime. Rachel joins us to discuss this quirky holiday movie.

12 Days of Christmas: Christmas on the Square

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt talk about the new Dolly Parton Netflix movie as 12 Days of Christmas continues! An unhappy woman (Christine Baranski) returns to her hometown so she can evict the residents and sell the community to developers. Can an angel (Parton) help her have a change of heart?

12 Days of Christmas: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

12 Days of Christmas continues with a new Netflix movie about an inventor who loses his mojo, and only family can help him heal. Brett joins Matt & Ashley to discuss this magical tale.

12 Days of Christmas: Bad Santa

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0600

Billy Bob Thornton stars as a foul-mouthed mall Santa, in one of the most irreverent Christmas movies ever made. Sean joins us to talk about Bad Santa.

12 Days of Christmas: The Family Man

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0600

Nicolas Cage is a successful and cynical businessman who, on Christmas Day, is given a glimpse into a life he could have had with a girlfriend (Tea Leoni) he left over a decade earlier. It's our third entry in this year's 12 Days of Christmas series!

12 Days of Christmas: What's Cooking?

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0600

We follow the Thanksgiving activities of four families from different backgrounds, as they navigate a host of issues that culminate on the holiday. Rosa joins us to discuss 2000's What's Cooking?

12 Days of Christmas: Remember the Night

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600

Barbara Stanwyck is a woman on trial for shoplifting, and Fred MacMurray is prosecuting her for the crime. They end up traveling together to his family home for Christmas, and Matt & Ashley talk about this gem of a classic movie in this year's first episode of our 12 Days of Christmas series!

Words on Bathroom Walls

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0600

This week, Matt & Ashley discuss a 2020 movie about a high school student (Charlie Plummer) who is dealing with his schizophrenia while also navigating a potential friendship/romance with a classmate (Taylor Russell) at his new school.

Criterion: All That Heaven Allows

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman star in this film about love, family, class and ageism, framed against the backdrop of a picturesque New England town during autumn and winter. Ashley & Matt are joined by old movie fan Will to discuss this Douglas Sirk classic.

Mank

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -0600

Gary Oldman plays Herman Mankiewicz, the man who wrote Citizen Kane, in this movie that covers Mankiewicz's life from 1930 - 1942. It's old Hollywood galore, as Ashley & Matt review the new film from director David Fincher.

Let Him Go

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600

A husband and wife go in search of their grandchild, and trouble awaits them. Matt & Ashley review this new tense new western.

Uncle Frank

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0600

In 1973, a gay man bonds with his niece, both of whom feel like outsiders within their own family. Ashley & Matt review this touching new film, now available for streaming.

Criterion: To Sleep with Anger

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0600

In our latest episode focusing on films available from the Criterion Collection, Matt & Ashley are joined by Sundiata to discuss To Sleep with Anger. Danny Glover plays a man who causes trouble for a family the moment he shows up on their doorstep. It's a layered, complex drama that unfolds in this 1990 Charles Burnett classic.

Dating Amber

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0600

Life is difficult in mid-90s Ireland for a young man and a young woman who are coming to terms with their sexuality. To alleviate the stress of taunting from their peers, the two decide to pretend-date each other. Ashley & Matt review this new movie, now available for streaming.

Love and Monsters

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0600

A young man living in a post-apocalyptic world full of giant frogs, crabs, slugs and snails decides to travel 85 miles across land to find his girlfriend from when life was normal. Matt & Ashley review this new movie, available for streaming.

Rebecca (2020)

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0600

A young woman marries a widower and soon finds herself living in the shadow of his late wife, the titular Rebecca. Ashley & Matt review the new Netflix movie that's an adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier novel.

Favorite Political Films

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600

On the eve of the U.S. election, Ashley, Benny and Matt discuss what each of their favorite political movies are.

31 Days of Halloween: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Young people in rural Texas are terrorized by a family of cannibals -- one of them with a chainsaw -- in this gritty horror film that has often been imitated, but never been matched. Sean joins us again for our final entry in this year's 31 Days of Halloween series. Happy haunting!

31 Days of Halloween: The Wolf Man

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Bela Lugosi bits Lon Chaney, Jr. and thus passes down the curse of the werewolf! Ashley, Matt and Aaron discuss this 1941 Universal monster classic in our penultimate 31 Days of Halloween episode.

31 Days of Halloween: Digging Up the Marrow

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Gus joins us again to discuss a pseudo-documentary from 2014. Filmmaker Adam Green is contacted by a man who claims that monsters are real, and that he knows where they're at. Green and his assistant follow the man into the woods, and things get strange(r) from there. Just a few more days left in our 31 Days of Halloween series!

31 Days of Halloween: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A spaceship full of killer clowns lands in the woods, and the evil aliens wreak havoc on a nearby small town in this '80s gem.

31 Days of Halloween: Halloween II (1981)

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Matt, Ashley and Benny talk discuss the follow-up to the 1978 slasher classic, which picks-up on the same Halloween night in Haddonfield, Illinois. Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and Dr. Loomis are back.

31 Days of Halloween: Hellraiser

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

A family is torn apart by infidelity, a small box, and Cenobites. Gus joins us to discuss the Clive Barker classic on today's entry in the 31 Days of Halloween entry series.

31 Days of Halloween: When Michael Calls

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

A woman starts receiving threatening phone calls from her 8-year-old nephew who's been dead for many years. Is what's going on truly supernatural, or is it more earthly-bound? Matt & Ashley talk about this 1972 made-for-TV movie in the latest 31 Days of Halloween episode.

31 Days of Halloween: House of Wax (2005)

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

A group of friends on a way to game take a detour to a small town with a prominent wax museum. Danger is all around them, and terror ensues.

31 Days of Halloween: Tremors

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Reba McEntire, the dad from Family Ties, and several others band together to fight off slug creatures that travel through the ground, and Ashley, Matt and Aaron are here to talk about it.

31 Days of Halloween: Critters

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Small alien creatures known as Crites escape from a penal colony, land on Earth, and wreak havoc on a rural family and the nearby town. Ashley & Matt talk about this 1986 movie in this 31 Days of Halloween episode.

31 Days of Halloween: The Last House on the Left

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Sean is back with us to discuss Wes Craven's directorial debut. It's a rough (in the truest sense of the world) film about the innocent meeting the depraved, and about pure revenge. 31 Days of Halloween continues here at Mashley at the Movies.

31 Days of Halloween: Dracula Has Risen from the Grave

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

It's pretty simple: there's Dracula, and he rises from the grave and begins terrorizing people. Ashley & Matt discuss this Hammer Horror film from 1968, as 31 Days of Halloween rolls on.

31 Days of Halloween: Body Bags

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A morgue attendant guides the audience through three stories of the macabre and the bizarre, in this made-for-TV movie from 1993.

31 Days of Halloween: Witchboard

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Things go awry when a woman (Tawny Kitaen) starts using a ouija board and contacts the wrong spirit. Matt & Ashley discuss this spooky thriller.

31 Days of Halloween: Sleepaway Camp

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

A tragic boating accident, a summer camp far from home, and murders are all part of the bizarre Sleepaway Camp. Matt, Ashley and Garret have a lot to say about this somewhat controversial 1983 slasher film.

31 Days of Halloween: Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Angela Lansbury wants to be a witch in this delightful tale of magic beds and broomsticks, set in England during WWII. Ashley & Matt talk about one of their favorite movies on today's 31 Days of Halloween podcast, which coincides with Angela Lansbury's 95th birthday.

31 Days of Halloween: The Changeling

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0500

A grieving man moves into an old house that holds many secrets. Ashley & Matt discuss this tense, paranormal thriller starring George C. Scott in our latest 31 Days of Halloween podcast.

31 Days of Halloween: Extra Ordinary

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

A driving instructor and a widowed father must join together to help save his daughter from ritual sacrifice. Ashley, Matt and Aaron review this new, sweet and gentle story of ghosts and love.

31 Days of Halloween: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

It's not a Friday, but but it is the 13th! Today, Matt & Ashley talk about the fifth film in the Friday the 13th series, and one of Matt's childhood favorites. Does it still hold up after all these years? Listen and find out!

31 Days of Halloween: The Evil of Frankenstein

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

The madness of Dr. Frankenstein knows no bounds in Hammer's version of the monster classic.

31 Days of Halloween: The Gate

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

A boy and his friend open up a gate to Hell in his backyard, and they've got to deal with the frightening aftermath. Sean joins us again to discuss this '80s horror gem.

31 Days of Halloween: The People Under the Stairs

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Slumlords are hiding a big secret in their house... under the stairs. Matt & Ashley review this Wes Craven classic.

Unthinkable

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review a new movie about a med student who cares too much, and whose latest patient leads him on an emotional journey with potentially dangerous undertones.

31 Days of Halloween: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Elvira needs money, and her aunt has just died. She travels to a small town for the reading of the will, and hijinks ensue. Ashley & Matt review this fun '80s campy horror movie.

31 Days of Halloween: Madhouse

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A horror film star with a questionable past is lured across the pond to film a UK TV series, and people involved with the production start dying. Ashley & Matt discuss this 1974 Vincent Price thriller as part of our 31 Days of Halloween series.

31 Days of Halloween: Terror Train

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis and magician David Copperfield are on a train with a masked killer in this 1980 horror gem. Ashley, Matt and Garret talk about Terror Train in today's 31 Days of Halloween podcast.

31 Days of Halloween: Mountaintop Motel Massacre

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This movie does what it says on the tin -- there's a mountaintop, there's a motel, and there's a massacre. Guests check in, but they may not check -out. Matt & Ashley review this '80s diamond-in-the-rough, as 31 Days of Halloween continues.

31 Days of Halloween: Creature from the Black Lagoon

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A group of explorers travel down the Amazon and invade the home of a merman. He doesn't take kindly to it. Ashley, Matt and Aaron talk about the 1954 Universal classic.

31 Days of Halloween: The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500

The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle is about a strangler... at Blackmoor Castle. It's a German krimi film, made to look like it's set in the UK. Matt & Ashley talk about the movie as part of our 31 Days of Halloween series.

31 Days of Halloween: Silver Bullet

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Sean joins Ashley & Matt to look back at Stephen King's adaption of one of his own short stories, about a small town in the grips of a werewolf. In a month with two full moons, how appropriate that we discuss Silver Bullet!

31 Days of Halloween: Clue

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss the 1985 adaption of the classic board game. There's an old dark house, murder, mayhem and lots of laughs, as 31 Days of Halloween continues.

31 Days of Halloween: April Fool's Day

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt kick-off our annual 31 Days of Halloween spookathon podcast series with a gem from 1986. A group of college friends travel to their friend's island mansion, only to have pranks and murder befall them.

Enola Holmes

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Sherlock Holmes's mother goes missing, and his younger sister, Enola, makes it her mission to find her. Ashley & Matt review this new Netflix film.

The Devil All the Time

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the grim new Netflix movie with a large cast and a lot of pain.

Criterion: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt talk about the 1963 screwball comedy classic, featuring a plethora of stars.

Chemical Hearts

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Insert plot of every Young Adult story here.

I'm Thinking of Ending Things

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0500

A young woman and her boyfriend take a car ride to visit his parents, and all is not as it seems. Ashley & Matt review the ambiguous new film by Charlie Kaufman.

Mulan (2020)

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0500

In ancient China, a fierce female warrior fights in a all-male army against an invading force. Ashley, Garret, Matt and Kirsten review Disney's live-action update to their 1990s beloved animated film.

Bill & Ted Face the Music

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Alex Winter & Keanu Reeves are back as the time-traveling dudes, and Ashley, Matt & Aaron are back to review their new movie!

Criterion: True Stories

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Aaron take a moment to discuss this quirky 1986 movie co-written and directed by David Byrne of the Talking Heads. It's about the lives and events of various people who live and work in a small town in Texas.

Working Man (2019)

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Peter Gerety stars as a man who loses his job when the factory he's worked at for decades closes. Talia Shire is his concerned wife, and Billy Brown is his former co-worker with a plan. Matt & Ashley review this new movie that explores the human condition in an uncertain economy.

Sometimes Always Never (2020)

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review a new British film about a man obsessed with Scrabble, who attempts to reconnect with his family while searching for a missing son.

Project Power (2020)

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Pills that give people temporary super powers are being targeted by the police, and drama ensues. Ashley & Matt review the new Netflix action movie.

Favorite Hitchcock Films

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In honor of the legendary director's birthday anniversary, Ashley & Matt discuss their Top 5 favorite films by Alfred Hitchcock.

Vibes (1988)

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Cyndi Lauper and Jeff Goldblum are psychics trying to live their lives, and get roped into an adventure in the mountains of Ecuador. Ashley & Matt review 1988's Vibes in this week's podcast.

Lady in a Cage (1964)

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley discuss a pretty intense movie a woman (Olivia de Havilland) trapped alone in a house without power, and dangerous circumstances at every turn.

Remembering Olivia de Havilland

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt look back at the life and career of the late actress, who died on July 26th, 2020.

The Conversation (1974)

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Aaron and Matt look back at a 1974 classic, about a paranoid man, and his life as a professional eavesdropper.

Midnight Madness (1980)

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0500

It's an all-night scavenger hunt. It's got Teen Wolf. It's got an American Werewolf in London. It's got Pee-Wee Herman. It's a lot of fun, and Matt, Ashley & Garret talk about it.

The Guest (2014)

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review a totally bonkers movie from 2014, where a stranger comes to stay with a grieving family, and things are not as they seem.

Love, Victor (2020 TV series)

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new series streaming on Hulu, about a high school guy navigating his home life and his sexuality.

The Booksellers (2020)

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review a new documentary about the lives and livelihood of antiquarian and second-hand booksellers.

Palm Springs (2020)

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new movie streaming on Hulu, where Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti play people caught in a time loop on their friends' wedding day in Palm Springs.

Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (2020)

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt talk about the new Netflix documentary about Puerto Rican entertainer Walter Mercado, who became a legend on Spanish language television.

Best of 2020 (so far)

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Halfway through 2020, Matt & Ashley go over their picks for the Top 5 best movies of the year (so far).

Criterion: The Heiress

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss another movie that's available from the Criterion Collection. It's 1949's The Heiress, directed by William Wyler, and starring Olivia de Havilland, who won her second Oscar for her performance in this film.

End of Sentence (2020)

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss End of Sentence, a poignant new film about a father and son who are taking a loved one's ashes to a lake in Ireland, bonding along the way.

Criterion: Polyester

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Our second edition of podcasting a movie available from Criterion has Matt & Ashley discussing Polyester! In John Waters' 1981 classic about a dissatisfied Baltimore housewife (Divine), we're treated to some of Waters' best, most subversive humor.

Shirley (2020)

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the new movie that's (kind of) about writer Shirley Jackson, her husband, and a young couple who move in with them.

The Vast of Night (2020)

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Brett discuss the new Amazon Original movie about strange sounds in the air, and lights in the sky above a small New Mexico town in the 1950s.

Do the Right Thing / Da 5 Bloods / 8:46

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Our 300th podcast features a discussion about Spike Lee's 1989 classic Do the Right Thing, followed by a review of Lee's new joint, Da 5 Bloods, then we talk briefly about the new Dave Chappell special, 8:46. Finally, we go over some fun facts in honor of our 300th.

Cloak & Dagger / Clockwise / Clueless

Sat, 30 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This week's podcast features Matt & Ashley looking back at three different movies that we've remembered from our youth.

The Lovebirds (2020)

Mon, 25 May 2020 18:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review a new Netflix movie about a bickering couple who become tangled-up in murder and conspiracy.

Midway (2019)

Mon, 25 May 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In honor of Memorial Day, Ashley & Matt review last year's big action spectacle about the Battle of Midway.

Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Garret and Matt catch-up on last year's much talked-about movie that sees Eddie Murphy portray Rudy Ray Moore, as he attempts to make his first feature film.

A Secret Love (2020)

Sat, 09 May 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley discuss a new Netflix documentary about the lives of a lesbian couple who were together over 70 years, and how they couldn't talk about their love openly until recent years.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

Sat, 09 May 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss the critically-acclaimed film about a female painter who is commissioned to do the portrait of a young woman betrothed to a man she's never met, and the two develop a unique bond.

The Half of It (2020)

Sat, 02 May 2020 21:00:00 -0500

It's another Netflix young adult rom com, but it's a cut above. Listen to what Matt & Ashley think about this endearing new movie.

Burning (2018)

Sat, 02 May 2020 21:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review a 2018 film from South Korea about infatuation, mystery, secrets, ambiguity, class, and a lot more. It's a slow-burn that leaves you thinking.

The Lunchbox (2013)

Sat, 02 May 2020 21:00:00 -0500

Actor Irrfan Khan died on April 29th, 2020, and Matt & Ashley wanted to honor him by discussing one of his best movies. Two lonely people begin a correspondence via a lunch delivery service, and explore their humanity in a quiet and profound way.

Tootsie (1982)

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0500

We look back at the cross-dressing classic, where a man pretends to be a woman to get a part on a soap opera.

Soapdish (1991)

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0500

We review an early '90s satire of daytime soap operas, starring Sally Field and Kevin Kline.

Kwik Stop (2001)

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley discuss the 2001 indie film that was screened at the 2002 Roger Ebert Film Festival. It's a solid movie about people and relationships, dreams and aspirations, that rarely hits a false note.

Bayou Maharajah (2013)

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss a fascinating documentary about talented but troubled New Orleans performer James Booker.

Interview with Nate Kohn

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley talk with Nate Kohn, the longtime festival director of the Roger Ebert Film Festival, aka Ebertfest.

Color Out of Space

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0500

Saying that this is a story about an alien meteorite landing near a secluded farmhouse in the woods, doesn't do it justice. Matt & Ashley review this strange new movie, adapted from a short story by HP Lovecraft.

Moonstruck (1987)

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0500

Cher, Nicolas Cage, love, opera and a big, bright moon. Ashley & Matt review the 1987 classic Moonstruck.

Criterion: Death in Venice

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0500

We begin a (hopefully) regular series, where we discuss movies that are available as part of the Criterion Collection. First up is a slow, meditative, wistful and uncomfortable film about aging, sadness, longing and death in Venice.

Five Feet Apart

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss last year's film about teenagers who develop feelings for each other while staying on a hospital ward, all the while having to remain six feet apart because of their cystic fibrosis.

The Banana Splits Movie

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review a horror movie about a family that attends a recording of the Banana Splits, a show about happy robot creatures with a sinister side to them.

Banana Split

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss a new-for-streaming film about two teenage girls who spend their summer-before-college together, while one of them is dating the other's ex-boyfriend.

The Lake House (2006)

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0500

Two people meet via a mailbox -- two years apart. As they exchange letter across time, their fondness for each other deeps. Ashley & Matt review this 2006 romantic film.

3:10 to Yuma (2007)

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0500

Aaron joins Matt & Ashley discuss the Russell Crowe/Christian Bale western about a man escorting an outlaw to his fate.

Jumanji: The Next Level

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0500

The four teenage friends from the previous Jumanji movie are once again drawn into the mysterious game (along with a couple of new faces). Matt & Ashley review this 2019 film that is now available via streaming and physical media.

The Bookshop (2017)

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0500

A widowed woman wants to open a bookshop in a sleepy English village, but faces opposition. Ashley & Matt review this surprisingly simple film.

The Andromeda Strain (1971)

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0500

A virus from outer space hitches a ride on a falling satellite, wreaking havoc when it reaches Earth. As people are dying and the virus threatens to spread, a group of scientists are in a race against time to stop it. Ashley & Matt review 1971's The Andromeda Strain, in the age of the Coronavirus.

Outbreak (1995)

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0500

The first our movies reviewed during the Coronavirus pandemic, it's a film about an outbreak of a dangerous virus. Timely, no?

Emma.

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about a matchmaking young woman in early 19th century England.

The Lodge

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0600

A broken family decides to spend Christmas at a remote lodge with a potential stepmother on hand who has some dark secrets. Matt, Ashley and Garret reviews this new chiller from the directors of Goodnight, Mommy.

The Invisible Man

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:00:00 -0600

Leigh Whannell has updated the H.G. Wells classic, and Elisabeth Moss gives a tour de force performance. Ashley & Matt review the new version of The Invisible Man.

Black History Month: The Hate U Give

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:00:00 -0600

Matt, Ashley and Kandace discuss the 2018 adaptation of the Angie Thomas novel about a teenage girl who witnesses a police-involved shooting, and deals with its aftermath.

Black History Month: Ganja & Hess

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600

Our tribute to Black History Month continues with an artistic gem from 1973. The writing, direction and score are by African-Americans, and features a predominantly black cast. It's... different, but sometimes different is good!

The Photograph

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600

We review a new movie that tells love stories that span the decades, from New Orleans to New York City.

To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review the next story in the love story saga of Lara Jean & Peter.

Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600

Margot Robbie is back as Harley Quinn steps out on her own. Garret, Matt and Ashley review this frenetically-paced movie.

Black History Month: The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600

A young African-American man wants to reclaim the house his grandfather built. Ashley, Matt and Kyle discuss this film as part of our salute to Black History Month.

2020 Oscar Predictions

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt make their predictions about who will win what at the 92nd annual Academy Awards.

Ford v Ferrari

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0600

Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in the Oscar-nominated movie about an American/Italian race car rivalry, which culminated in the LeMans race of 1966.

Black History Month: The Learning Tree

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate Ashley & Matt discuss Gordon Parks' semi-autobiographical film, The Learning Tree.

The Turning / What Did Jack Do?

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0600

We review the latest adaptation of Henry James's The Turn of the Screw, then discuss a David Lynch short film that is newly-available on Netflix.

The Gentlemen

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0600

The latest Guy Ritchie joint is finally stateside, and we review it in our latest podcast.

The Best Movies of 2019

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt, Garret and Benny count down their Top 5 favorite movies from 2019.

The Worst Movies of 2019

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt, Garret and Benny count down their Top 5 worst movies from 2019.

1917

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0600

We review the new WWI movie by director Sam Mendes. Filmed as nearly a single tracking shot, the film follows two soldiers sent on a dangerous mission to try and prevent thousands of their fellow soldiers from entering a trap.

The Best Films of the Decade

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt countdown their individual picks for Top 10 favorite films of the 2010s.

The Aeronauts

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review the new film starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, that attempts to blend ballooning and meteorology.

Spies in Disguise

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0600

Will Smith is a suave spy. Tom Holland is tech person who creates spy gadgets. They work together to stop the evil Killian, which is especially difficult when Will Smith turns into a pigeon. Matt & Ashley review this ridiculous cartoon movie.

Little Women

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0600

Greta Gerwig directs and adapts the Louisa May Alcott story for a new big screen version, with a stellar cast. Ashley & Matt review -- and disagree on -- this major motion picture.

Uncut Gems

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0600

Adam Sandler plays a NYC jeweler who is addicted to gambling and makes a variety of poor choices with the wrong people. Matt & Ashley review this taut new film that's generating a lot of Oscar buzz.

12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Affair

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0600

A widowed mother is courted by two men during Christmastime -- which one will she choose? Will she choose either of them? What does her son think of the suitors? Ashley & Matt review this slight holiday film, 70 years after its release. Merry Christmas!

12 Days of Christmas: Jingle All the Way

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0600

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a dad who's trying to get the popular Turbo Man toy for his son on Christmas Eve, to no avail. Rita Wilson is his wife, who is being hit on by their next-door neighbor. And Sinbad is a crazed mailman, also after the Turbo Man toy. It's all very convoluted, and Ashley, Aaron and Matt try and sort it all out in the Christmas Eve edition of 12 Days of Christmas.

12 Days of Christmas: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0600

In remote Finland, a young boy and his father and friends must face an ancient evil known as... Santa Claus. Ashley, Matt and Sean discuss this curious and unique Christmas movie.

12 Days of Christmas: The Holiday

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0600

It's the predecessor of Airbnb, as Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz play two women who decide to switch houses across the pond during the holiday season. In their respective new environments, they find a new lease on life. Amy & Matt review this holiday romcom as 12 Days of Christmas continues.

12 Days of Christmas: Elf

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0600

Will Ferrell plays a human adopted by elves, who then goes on a heartwarming (and hilarious) journey looking for his biological dad. Matt and Benny take a look at this modern holiday classic.

12 Days of Christmas: A Bad Moms Christmas

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Amy and Matt review the Bad Moms sequel that takes place during the holiday season. There's inter-generational tension aplenty, and we've got plenty to say about it.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (SPOILERS)

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:00:00 -0600

Garret, Matt and Benny review Episode IX of the Skywalker saga, with spoilers aplenty.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (SPOILER FREE)

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:00:00 -0600

Matt, Benny and Garret review Episode IX of the venerable Skywalker saga, spoiler-free.

12 Days of Christmas: Silent Night

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Sean, Matt & Ashley take a gander at 2012's Silent Night, a very loose remake of 1984's Silent Night, Deadly Night. A crazed Santa is on the rampage in a small Wisconsin town. Can the local police force stop him before he ruins Christmas for everyone?

12 Days of Christmas: Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0600

A woman looking for a new job spends some time with a widower and his kids during the Christmas season, and things get complicated. Oh, and there's Priscilla Presley and Graceland, too. Matt & Ashley review this Hallmark movie in the latest 12 Days of Christmas podcast.

12 Days of Christmas: A Christmas Prince

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0600

A journalist journeys to a small European country in the midst of a crisis with its monarchy, and finds herself falling for a dashing prince at Christmastime.

12 Days of Christmas: Black Christmas (1974)

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Sean and Matt discuss the original Black Christmas, wherein a maniac terrorizes a sorority house during winter break.

12 Days of Christmas: Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0600

Matt, Ashley and Aaron discuss this holiday film starring John Candy and Steve Martin, written and directed by John Hughes.

12 Days of Christmas: The Man Who Came to Dinner

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0600

The first in our second annual 12 Days of Christmas series sees Ashley & Matt reviewing a 1942 classic, where a brash man takes over an Ohio household during Christmastime.

A Star Wars Retrospective

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Garret, Matt & Ashley look back at all ten Star Wars movies to date, and discuss what they'd like to see from The Rise of Skywalker.

Parasite

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review one of the year's most well-crafted movies. It's a story about families and class in South Korea.

Honey Boy

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:00:00 -0600

Matt & Ashley discuss the new film that serves as a semi-autobiographical account of actor Shia LaBeouf's younger life, and his tumultuous relationship with his dad.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt review a fictionalized version of a journalist who interviews an iconic children's show host and learns some life lessons.

Last Christmas

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0600

Can a Christmas romcom be any good? Ashley & Matt give their opinions on whether or not it is.

Knives Out

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0600

A modern spin on the classic whodunit. The patriarch of a dysfunctional family is dead, and suspects abound. Matt, Ashley, Aaron and Garret attempt to get to the bottom of this new movie from Rian Johnson.

JoJo Rabbit

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt discuss the new film by Taika Waititi that attempts to satire Nazis, and tells the story of a 10-year-old boy.

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:00:00 -0600

We review a new documentary about the life of the singer whose fame was greatest in the '70s and '80s.

Terminator: Dark Fate

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Aaron and Matt talk about the newest entry in the venerable Terminator franchise.

The Lighthouse (SPOILERS)

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the latest film by director Robert Eggers, featuring a two actor tour de force set at a leaky, creepy, isolated lighthouse.

Countdown

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the new movie about an app that, once downloaded, seems to curse a lot of its users with an early death.

31 Days of Halloween: Trick 'r Treat

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Matt, Ashley and Sean conclude this year's 31 Days of Halloween with an anthology of horror stories about people and events in a seemingly cursed small town on Halloween night.

31 Days of Halloween: Night of the Living Dead

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Aaron review George Romero's classic zombie film.

31 Days of Halloween: Spider Baby

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley discuss the 1960s cult classic.

31 Days of Halloween: The Monster Squad

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500

The old classic monsters (Dracula, Wolfman, etc.) descend upon a small town, and only a group of 12-year-olds calling themselves the Monster Squad can stop them. Ashley, Sean and Matt review this fun '80s horror movie.

31 Days of Halloween: Dead and Buried

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:00:00 -0500

Visitors to a small New England town are being murdered by a mob, then appearing afterward seemingly fine. What's going on? Matt & Ashley try to find out in their analysis of this 1981 horror film.

31 Days of Halloween: The Conjuring 2

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500

We look at the second installment in the Ed & Lorraine Warren saga, as they battle demons across the pond.

31 Days of Halloween: Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Matt, Sean and Ashley review a creepy 1981 made-for-TV movie.

31 Days of Halloween: The Thing

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Sean review John Carpenter's The Thing, a remake of the 1951 classic.

31 Days of Halloween: Evil Dead

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0500

We look back on Saimi's directorial debut.

31 Days of Halloween: Psycho II

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the early '80s slasher classic that sees Norman Bates released from an institution and coming home to the Bates Motel.

31 Days of Halloween: Get Out

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley look back at Jordan Peele's 2017 directorial debut.

31 Days of Halloween: Horror of Dracula

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss another Hammer Horror classic, this time featuring Christopher Lee as Count Dracula, and Peter Cushing as Van Helsing.

31 Days of Halloween: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Aaron, Ashley and Matt discuss the third, and possibly best, entry in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.

31 Days of Halloween: The Bat

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0500

This podcast sees Matt & Ashley discussing the 1959 mystery starring Agnes Moorehead and Vincent, where a killer who dresses like a bat is on the loose inside an old, dark house.

31 Days of Halloween: Paranormal Activity

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0500

A big success in the found footage genre, we take a look at Paranormal Activity ten years after its release, as our 31 Days of Halloween series continues.

31 Days of Halloween: The House That Dripped Blood

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review an early '70s British horror film with, oddly enough, no blood.

31 Days of Halloween: Scream

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0500

Wes Craven revitalized the horror genre with this pseudo-humorous outing that saw a bunch of self-aware teens become the target of a ghost-faced killer.

31 Days of Halloween: The Frighteners

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Aaron is back to discuss with us the Michael J. Fox ghost story horror/comedy from 1996.

31 Days of Halloween: Vampire Circus

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review a '70s Hammer Horror movie about vampires, and their creepy circus that descends upon a village.

31 Days of Halloween: The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt look back on a 1960's comedy/mystery classic, starring the irrepressible Don Knotts.

31 Days of Halloween: Sleepy Hollow

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0500

We talk about Tim Burton's take on Washington Irving's classic story of a headless horseman who terrorizes a village.

31 Days of Halloween: The Curse of Frankenstein

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt revisit the Hammer Horror studios for a retelling of the Frankenstein's monster story.

31 Days of Halloween: Return to Horror High

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:00:00 -0500

A film crew shoots a movie at an abandoned high school where, just a fews earlier, an unknown assailant went on a killing spree. Do Matt & Ashley like it or hate it? You've gotta listen to find out!

31 Days of Halloween: The Fog

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Aaron discuss a John Carpenter classic, about a coastal town besieged by a mysterious fog, and what lies within it.

31 Days of Halloween: The Others

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley are joined by Garret to talk about the 2001 haunted house film starring Nicole Kidman.

31 Days of Halloween: Beetlejuice

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 18:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Aaron look back on one of Tim Burton's classics, about a couple who enter the afterlife and need help from a pesky fellow whose name must be said three times, in order to rid their house of an annoying family who has moved in after their deaths.

31 Days of Halloween: Saturday the 14th

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley look back on a childhood favorite. Friday the 13th was bad, but Saturday the 14th was worse!

31 Days of Halloween: Friday the 13th

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0500

The original movie that explores terror in the woods, Ashley & Matt discuss the first film in the Friday the 13th series.

Joker

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Benny, Garret and Matt review the newest movie to tackle the Batman's nemesis, Joker. It's a really dark ride.

31 Days of Halloween: Arachnophobia

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review a film about spiders that invade a small, rural town in California.

31 Days of Halloween: The Sixth Sense

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough film, about life, death, family and ghosts.

31 Days of Halloween: 13 Ghosts

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley kick-off their second annual 31 Days of Halloween series with a William Castle classic!

Ad Astra

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the new low-key sci-fi film starring Brad Pitt as a man tasked with stopping a danger from space that may have something to do with his long lost father.

Brittany Runs a Marathon

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review a comedy/drama about a woman's quest to lose weight and become healthy, and the ramifications it has for those around her, and herself.

Honeyland

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the gentle, beautiful documentary about the life of a Macedonian bee keeper.

Photograph

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley discuss the new Ritesh Batra film about a quiet man who must convince his doting grandmother that he has found a girlfriend.

Downton Abbey

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:00:00 -0500

It's the cinematic reunion of the beloved British/PBS television series, and Ashley & Matt offer their thoughts on it.

It Chapter Two (SPOILERS)

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley. Benny, Matt and Mikaela get deep into a spoilery review of the sequel to 2017's "It."

The Peanut Butter Falcon

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Matt and Amy review the new movie about two young men on the run from society -- each for different reasons -- and the bond they form while living and learning together.

Ready or Not

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Matt, Ashley and Benny discuss the new thriller about a bride who gets more than she bargained for on her wedding night.

Blinded by the Light

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Leslie and Matt review the new movie by Gurinder Chada, about a teenager in 1987 England dealing with his family, racists, his talent for writing, and his love of music by The Boss.

The Farewell

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss the superb new film about a family coming together in the wake of sad news about their matriarch.

Good Boys

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review a new comedy about life in sixth grade.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Benny and Matt review the new movie that adapts the series of horror stories for the big screen.

The Boys

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley discuss season one of the Amazon Prime series about the dark underbelly of the superhero world.

Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (SPOILERS)

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Matt, Ashley, Garret, Benny and Mikaela discuss the new Quentin Tarantino movie in all its spoiler-filled glory!

Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500

It's Tarantino's 1969 nostalgia fest.

Crawl

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0500

A hurricane hits Florida and gators ensue.

Always Be My Maybe

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0500

A review of the Netflix romcom.

Annabelle Comes Home

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss the latest entry in the Conjuring cinematic universe.

Midsommar

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Matt, Ashley and Garret review the new thriller, which is the second feature film from director Ari Aster.

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Benny, Matt and Mikaela talk about the new Spider-Man MCU movie.

Yesterday

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Aaron and Matt give a spoiler-filled review of the new Richard Curtis/Danny Boyle movie that imagines what would happen if The Beatles never formed, and somebody else introduced the world to their music 50 years later.

The Biggest Little Farm

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt talk about a new documentary that delves into how a couple gives up urban life to become farmers, and the ups and downs they encounter.

The Dead Don't Die

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new Jim Jarmusch zombie movie.

Late Night

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0500

The Mindy Kaling-penned movie about a fading late night talk show host is reviewed by Ashley & Matt.

Toy Story 4

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss the new entry in the beloved Pixar series about toys, and the children who love them.

LGBT Films

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:00:00 -0500

A roundtable of folks across the LGBT spectrum discuss their favorite LGBT movies.

Rocketman

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0500

Elizabeth joins Ashley & Matt to discuss the new Elton John biopic starring Taron Egerton and Jamie Bell.

Ma

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review the new thriller starring Octavia Spencer.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0500

Godzilla is back, and so are some of hit titan friends (and enemies). Oh, and there's some human characters in the mix, too. Hear what Matt & Ashley think of it all.

Booksmart

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt talk about the new comedy feature from Olivia Wilde, about two high school best friends who decide to have a night of fun.

The Sun Is Also a Star

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review a new film adaptation of a young adult novel about two young people who meet cute and perhaps fall in love? And, one of them is about to be deported.

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Fri, 17 May 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Aaron joins Ashley & Matt to review the latest chapter in the John Wick franchise.

Long Shot

Sun, 12 May 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new Charlize Theron/Seth Rogen comedy about love and politics.

The Perfect Date

Sun, 12 May 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt review a new romantic comedy Netflix movie starring Noah Centineo and Lara Marano.

Avengers: Endgame (SPOILER-FREE)

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Benny, Garret and Matt discuss the new Avengers movie without spoilers.

Avengers: Endgame (SPOILERS)

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:00:00 -0500

Matt, Ashley, Benny and Garret discuss the new Avengers movie with heavy spoilers.

The Mustang

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt discuss a new movie about the impact of mustang training in the Nevada prison system.

Gloria Bell

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:00:00 -0500

Matt & Ashley review the new Julianne Moore film about a woman who enjoys dancing at night clubs, and living her life.

Ebertfest 2019 Preview

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Ashley & Matt preview this year's schedule for the Roger Ebert Film Festival.

Us

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Ashley, Aaron and Matt review the second feature film directed by Jordan Peele.

Captain Marvel

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt give a spoiler-free of the latest Marvel movie, the first to star a female superhero!

2019 Oscar Predictions

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Ashley, Matt and Garret makes their predictions for who and what will win at the 91st Annual Academy Awards, February 24, 2019.

Happy Death Day 2U

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Ashley & Matt talk about the sequel to 2017's inventive horror movie, Happy Death Day. Is the new movie entry as good as the first? Listen and find out!

Velvet Buzzsaw

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Matt & Ashley review the new Netflix art world satire/horror film starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Toni Collette.

They Shall Not Grow Old

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 23:00:00 -0600

This week's podcast features Matt, Ashley and Garret discussing the stunning, moving and intense Peter Jackson World War I documentary.