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Liz picked this horror debut feature by Remi Weekes about Sudanese refugees in England and the haunted house they are forced to stay in.  CW: language, war violence

Terry picked this erotic thriller remake of 1942's Cat People. We discuss what we hated and what we loved (well, what we liked is probably more accurate).  CW: language, violence, sex

Liz chose this iconic 80's horror film to review Halloween weekend. We discuss its possible allegories, symbolism, and of course, the "Poltergeist Curse".  CW: language, conversation about murder, drug use

Terry chose this horror cult classic that was director David Cronenberg's first feature length film. We discuss possible allegories and whether the film holds up today. CW: language, conversation about sexual violence, murder

Thanks to one of our patrons, Don, who asked us to review this World War 2 dark comedy written and directed by Taika Waititi (who also created the vampire mockumentary What We Do In the Shadows, a film we review exclusively for our Patreon!)  CW: language, discussion on racism, war violence

Terry's pick this time is a campy sci-fi adventure flick based on the 1930's comic strip.  CW: language, discussion about sexual innuendos and racism Twitter: @HCinemarried

Liz picked the highest grossing film of Terry's birth year because he hadn't watched it before. Did the classic tearjerker make us cry? Tune in to find out! CW: language, sex

Terry picked a biographical drama about Hustler magazine's founder that spans from his childhood to his first amendment fight against Jerry Falwell.  CW: language, sex, violence

Liz picked this horror thriller for one reason only: she loves horror and thrills. Did 1BR deliver? Tune in to find out what we think! CW: language, violence

Terry's pick this time around is a nostalgic cult classic based on Heavy Metal magazine. An animated film for adults featuring a classic 80's rock soundtrack, definitely don't let the kiddos watch this one! CW: language, sex, nudity

Liz chose this award-winning film by Spike Lee based on the true story of Ron Stallworth, a black detective who infiltrated the KKK in the 1970s. We talk about the book vs the movie, Spike Lee as a director, and the history of racism in America. CW: language, discussions about racism, violence

Terry chose a superhero film that Liz had never seen before, and they discuss how it catapulted a multi-film franchise, CGI then vs now, and the comic books from which the films were adapted. CW: language

Liz picked this psychological horror movie, by the director of Stir Of Echos and starring Kevin Bacon & Amanda Seyfried, that ended up surprising us both by keeping us guessing until the end. CW: language, discussion about murder

Terry chose a film about his favorite author, Henry Miller, and the sexual escapades he had in 1930's Paris with his wife June and Anais Nin. We discuss the film vs their real lives, the NC-17 rating, and bucking sexual conventions, then vs now. CW: sex, language

Liz chose this sci-fi dramedy starring Asa Butterfield, Britt Robertson, and Gary Oldman. Along with our review of the film, we discuss its PG-13 rating, science fiction as a genre, and what's considered a "spoiler" in movie reviews. CW: language, death, suicide

Terry picked this controversial Pedro Almodovar film because Liz hadn't seen it yet and he knew it would inspire a deep discussion about gender roles, sexuality in filmmaking, domestic violence, and relationship dynamics. CW: domestic violence, sexuality, language

A film based on the bestselling novel of the same name, Liz chose this one because Terry hadn't seen it yet and she knew there would be a lot for them to say. CW: language  

Terry picked a film by one of his favorite directors that was pivotal in inspiring his own life as an artist. We also discuss David Lynch's filmography a bit. CW: domestic violence, sexual assault, language

Liz picked her favorite Carl Reiner comedy in honor of his recent passing. We discuss which scenes we found the funniest, the flubs we caught, 80's teen comedies, and more! Twitter: @HCinemarried Facebook: @HappilyCinemarriedPodcast HappilyCinemarried.com

Terry chose this gory action-packed popcorn flick based on DC Comics characters. Which one of us liked it and which one said they wished it was shorter? CW: language, violence Twitter: @HCinemarried Facebook: @HappilyCinemarriedPodcast

June is Pride Month, so Liz chose this award-winning true crime biopic about Brandon Teena, a young transgender man trying to be accepted in a rural Nebraska town. We examine trans awareness then and now, religion's role in anti-LGBTQ persecution, and the controversy of a cisgendered actress playing the lead role. CW: sex, sexual assault, rape, language

Terry chose a Shudder Original psychological thriller for this episode. What would you wish for in a room that can give you anything?  Twitter: @HCinemarried Facebook: @HappilyCinemarriedPodcast

Liz picked a biopic that's part sports drama and part medical documentary, the true story about the doctor who discovered CTE in retired NFL players who'd passed away after battling mental illnesses and homelessness. Twitter: @HCinemarried Facebook: @HappilyCinemarriedPodcast

For our 50th episode, Terry decided it would be fun to list our top 10 favorite movies instead of picking a single film to review. We discuss (spoiler-free!) what criteria we chose for creating our lists and what each film means to us while counting down from 10. What will our number 1 movies be? Twitter @HCinemarried Facebook @HappilyCinemarriedPodcast

Liz's choice for this episode is a scary movie screenwriter Joss Whedon called "a loving hate letter" to horror films.  CW: language, violence

Terry's pick this time is a film about a controversial literary figure, both revered and villainized, the 18th century French nobleman Marquis de Sade.  CW: sexual activities, violence, sexual violence, language

Liz picked a film that won accolades from critics as well as audiences for its thoughtful contemplation on humanity's violent tendencies. CW: language, and discussions on sex & violence Twitter: @HCinemarried

Terry chose a French erotic thriller about a wealthy banker's wife who goes missing for this episode.  CW: frank discussion of sexual activities & violence Happily Cinemarried on Twitter: @HCinemarried

Liz picked a dark comedy starring one of her childhood celebrity crushes, Jason Bateman.  Follow Happily Cinemarried on Twitter @HCinemarried

Terry's choice for this episode is one of his favorite vampire flicks. 

Liz chose the Best Picture Oscar-winning film of her birth year, a movie that won accolades for its portrayal of American mental healthcare and so much more.

Terry's pick this episode is a dark, satirical look at cancel culture, online misogyny, and the internet's power to ruin lives.

Liz picked an 80's action film she never saw before for this episode, and it inspires a discussion on movies of that decade.

For our 40th episode Terry chose this drama about a cult leader and his all-female flock. Tune in for our dissection of this artfully filmed tale that explores religion, psychology, and power.

Liz chose Bradley Cooper's directorial debut and Lady Gaga's film acting debut for this episode, and we had a lot to say (spoiler alert!)  

Terry's pick this episode is a French psychological thriller. Erotic, confrontational, and boldly going where few American films go, this one is definitely not for the prudish.

Liz picked the murder mystery everyone talked about in 2019, Knives Out. We go deep, discussing our interpretations and revealing spoilers. 

We've changed things up a bit with a new way of choosing which films we review! We will alternate choosing films, starting with a film Terry selected. Summer Lovers, starring Daryl Hannah and Peter Gallagher, is an 80s cinematic feast for the eyes.

We discuss our interpretations of this wonderfully strange metaphorical tale about class, life goals, parenting, and more. We do reveal *spoilers* so watch it first if you were planning to watch it!

We come back from our hiatus to discuss the 2017 Norwegian film Thelma.

Terry & Liz discuss the Zombieland films and their favorite zombie movies from years past.  Follow us on Twitter: @HCinemarried HappilyCinemarried.com

In the Halloween spirit, we delve into a modern horror filmmaker's filmography. We focus mainly on "You're Next" and "The Guest", but also briefly discuss "A Horrible Way To Die", "Death Note", and his remake,  "Blair Witch". **Listener Discretion: there's no "E" for explicit because we don't curse in this episode, but we do discuss the sex and violence in the films.

If you haven't already watched the movie Liz called "Utter dread and terror from start to finish", we recommend you see it before listening because we do give away spoilers!  We had so much to say about this instant horror classic that we ran out of time to discuss the very real pagan history that inspired this story. But that conversation will be available to Patreon supporters soon. If you love what we do, please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/HappilyCinemarried

We delve into the horrors portrayed in two films about motherhood, one a classic from 1981, and one from this year. 

We watched two films, one starring Olivia Wilde and one directed by her. One film is dark, the other is fun. We delve into the social messages behind each film. 

We watched two surreal dramatic thrillers that surprised us and have some opinions to share. There are a few spoilers, but we don't spoil the endings! 

A film about an obsessive young woman and the dangers of social media, Ingrid Goes West is this week's focus. We also briefly discuss 2009's Obsessed and 2019's Secret Obsession.  We're hoping you become obsessed with our podcast, but not in a "Fatal Attraction" kind of way!

With a special guest for this episode, our friend Tim Fealy, we discuss the movies we remember first seeing in the theater that blew our minds. Plus, the 70s and 80s, how those films and tv shows continue to impact us as adults, the movie ratings system, and why Jeepers Creepers was such a disappointing film for Tim. 

We discuss what we've watched in the last few weeks, plus delve into how watching movies has changed over the decades and the pros and cons of the big screen vs the little screen.  Follow us on Twitter @HCinemarried!

This week's episode is a topic suggested by one of our Patreon supporters, Tim! We discuss movie sequels as a genre, which ones we thought were better than the first film in its series, and which ones we're excited to see coming out this year.

We took our 8 year old to see the new Aladdin and the 3 of us discuss our thoughts, but beware there are spoilers!