Never Seen It with Betsy & Trent

It's all led up to this, folks. The 6th Annual Never Seen It Oscar Special is here and now and there's still 3 weeks until Oscar Sunday!! Contained in this special are our individual rankings of each Best Picture nominee and a *spoiler-free* discussion about each movie, so feel free to listen even if you have missed some. Stay tuned to the end to hear what we have to announce for what's coming up next in March. Please enjoy our silliness.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenit

As we round the corner to reach the finish line of this year's slate of Best Picture nominees, we wonder to ourselves: How many racing puns can we fit in an episode? Ride along with us for F1: The Movie as we consider if it deserves Oscar gold.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594/

To be honest, we were pretty clueless when this week's Best Picture nominee was announced because neither of us really had heard of it. Thankfully, we think the Academy really found something here. Join us as we wander into the woods and watch Train Dreams.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOut Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29768334/

It's an international affair at the Oscars this year with two non-English movies up for the big prize. This week's Best Picture nominee comes to us from Brazil covering the rampant corruption present in the country in the 1970s, repeating the theme from last year's I'm Still Here. This one is called The Secret Agent, but temper your expectations...it's not that kind of a movie.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27847051/

It's officially Oscar season and for the next four weeks we will be finishing our viewings of the Best Picture nominees in the lead-up to our Oscar Special. First up, a movie about grief centering on one of history's most prolific playwrights and his family. Nominated for 8 Oscars, it's Hamnet.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14905854/

We couldn't quite fit it in at the end of 2025 like the last entry in this series of Rian Johnson whodunnit movies, but we still had to see what mystery Benoit Blanc must unravel in his most recent case. Join us for Wake Up Dead Man to see how we feel in this 3rd entry in the Knives Out pantheon. More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14364480/

Who's the guy with a little mustache, a dream, and a whole lotta balls? Why it's Timothée Chalamet in his latest starring role! He's hoping for glory in the film and outside of it but will either he or his character get it? Time will tell for Timmy but for now let's see how it goes for Marty Supreme!More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32916440/

Kicking off 2026 with another movie from 2025, but hey, this one is also probably going to be nominated for Best Picture so let's cross it off the list. All the way from Norway, it's Sentimental Value. More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27714581/

It's all led up to this. After covering over 100 movies for our various shows, plus guesting on other podcasts throughout the year, it's time to look back on the year that was 2025 and hand out some awards! Join us for the 5th Annual Never Seen It Awards Show!!More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenit

Leave it to a couple of 40-somethings to wait until the final episode of the year to cover the most popular movie movie in the history of Netflix. From the studio that has brought some of the most visually stunning animation of the past decade, this is KPop Demon Hunters.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14205554/

We were both heartbroken at the sudden passing of writer/director/actor and all-around good guy Rob Reiner this past weekend. As a small gesture, we're pulling our When Harry Met Sally episode out from behind the Patreon paywall to post for all to enjoy and remember one of the all-time classics. RIP~Betsy & Trent

Zombies are usually not the topic of conversation in the middle of December. However, having covered the first two movies this year on Patreon, it seemed necessary to finish the trilogy before the year runs out. Join us as we venture across the pond once more in 28 Years Later.More Content: http://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10548174/

For those of you who have been with us for a while, you will already know that Guillermo del Toro has our heart. When we heard he was given carte blanche to make his version of Frankenstein, we were sold immediately. Please enjoy this over-an-hour gush session about the man and his monster (movie).More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1312221/

After covering the first Wicked early this year, we knew we were going to cover its finale this year. Not only because we both loved Part 1, but it also might be in the Oscar conversation. But now that we've seen For Good...yeah, you should really listen to this episode.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links. https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19847976/

Believe it or not, 2025 isn't just about big movies. We here at Never Seen It appreciate all kinds and that's why we were so excited when Sorry, Baby finally came to HBO Max. Writer/comedian Eva Victor wrote, directed and stars in one of this year's hidden gems.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32843349/

It's beginning to look a lot like Oscar season because we've got this year's hot new Yorgos Lanthimos movie that is again ringing in the ears of Oscar voters. Or maybe that's just the 4000 volts running through their ears. Either way, please join us for Bugonia. More Podcasts: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodSocial Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12300742/

After our experience covering both of the original Tron movies on the show, you knew we weren't going to miss this one. Does it hold up as another divisive spectacle for the senses? Or is 3rd time really the charm? Let's watch Tron: Ares and find out. More Podcasts: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodSocial Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6604188/

Having survived another Never Scream It series, it's time to do some catch-up. For the rest of the year, we are going to be covering movies from 2025 that are either getting Oscar buzz or are ones we just want to see. First up is the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie that people seem to really like. Join us for One Battle After Another!More Podcasts: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodSocial Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30144839/

Never Scream It might be over, but you still have until the end of the month to claim your 1st month discount at https://patreon.com/neverseenitpod. Your subscription gets to access to not only the entirety of Never Scream It 101 episodes, but the entire catalog of premium content we've been putting out for almost 2 years now. Thanks to everyone for making Never Scream It one of our favorite things we do every year. And special thanks to anyone who has signed up for Patreon. You won't be disappointed.~Betsy & Trenthttps://lnk.bio/neverseenit

To close out our 5th annual Never Scream It month, we're doing a modern classic. This one comes to us from director Robert Eggers who seems to have found a niche with his brand of folklore cinema. Don your bonnets and get to chopping some wood, it's time for The Witch.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4263482/

Back again with another couple samples from this year's new Patreon Show: Never Scream It 101. Reminder, anyone who signs up at https://patreon.com/neverseenitpod for the rest of the month gets a discount on their 1st month. Your monthly subscription gives you access to our entire catalog of extra content going back to the beginning of 2024. Please check us out. ~Betsy & Trenthttps://lnk.bio/neverseenit

Welp, we seem to be going from aliens in the cold recesses of Earth to aliens in the cold recesses of space because this week's edition of Never Scream It is all about Event Horizon. A sci-fi space horror movie that doesn't really seem to know what what it wants to be. More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119081/

Can you believe Never Scream It is already half over? We can't. That's why we are again featuring two more clips from our Patreon show Never Scream It 101.Also this month, if you sign up before the end of October, new members get a discount! Who doesn't like saving money?! Check us out at https://patreon.com/neverseenitpod.~Betsy & Trenthttps://lnk.bio/neverseenit

This week Never Scream It goes down under...all the way to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. Arguably on the Mount Rushmore of John Carpenter directed movies, The Thing may have bombed in 1982 but it has found new life in the 40+ years since its release. Join us in experiencing this horror classic for the 1st time.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/

It's Week 2 of our celebration of our favorite new show we've been doing on Patreon this year: Never Scream It 101. Each month we cover a different sub-genre of horror to give ourselves an education in what we've been missing out on.From now until the end of the month, anyone who signs up at https://patreon.com/neverseenitpod gets a discount for their 1st month of membership which grants them full access to our entire catalog of premium content. Enjoy a couple clips from Lessons 3 & 4 from the show, featuring one of our favorite moments we've ever recorded.~Betsy & Trenthttps://lnk.bio/neverseenit

It's October, so you know it's time for the return of Never Scream It!! Back for a 5th year, your humble hosts have to admit once again that they know very little about the horror genre, so we take this opportunity to continue our education. First up is Clive Barker's Hellraiser which is sure to raise a number of questions...namely: What's so appealing about this Frank guy?More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093177/

It's finally October, so that means we are officially Never Scream It!! All month long will be a celebration of all things horror including 4 brand new episodes featuring horror movies, but we are also featuring our Never Scream It 101 Patreon show.From now through the end of the month, we're running a discount at https://patreon.com/neverseenitpod for new and expired members. Check out a couple clips from the first two Patreon episodes and stay tuned for more each Wednesday this month. ~Betsy & Trenthttps://lnk.bio/neverseenit

We wrap up Jefftember with the movie that sent Jeff Bridges home with an Academy Award. Join us for one of his most musical performances as we talk about Crazy Heart.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1263670/

For our third week of Jefftember we're going all the way back to 1971 and the film for which Jeff Bridges received his first Oscar nomination. Often included amongst the best movies of the 1970s, join us for The Last Picture Show!More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067328/

Jefftember continues with an unexpected sci-fi romance starring the man of the month, Jeff Bridges. Join us for one of the weirder entries of the series, but no less worthy of accolade: Starman. More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088172/

You might look at the calendar and see "SEPTEMBER" at the top of the page, but we're proud to reveal to our listeners the debut of JEFFTEMBER!! Four Sundays worth of movies featuring one of our favorite Jeffs: Jeff Bridges. We begin with Terry Gilliam's The Fisher King. Premium Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101889/

For the finale of This Means War we end back where we began in the Vietnam War. Featuring the story of young recruits going from boot camp to active duty, it's only the second Stanley Kubrick movie we've covered so far! Join us for Full Metal Jacket!Premium Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Social Links: https://www.lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093058/**Audio levels are a little off in this one due to a technical issue we are working on. Apologies for that, we're working on fixing it**

What's the old saying...if a war is declared, but no guns are fired, was it a real war? That concept will be explored in our next entry in This Means War as we dive deep in to the 1997 hit Wag the Dog which hits a little different in 2025. Premium Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120885/

Next up for this month's This Means War series is Alex Garland's Civil War from just last year that we missed out on when it was released. Turns out, also not really a war movie...but isn't it? Join us for a deep conversation about the coverage of a fictional war through the lens of independent journalists. More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17279496/

Next up for our This Means War series is a movie about a real fake Cold War hot war...got it? If not, you should go and watch Charlie Wilson's War along with us and give us your report. More Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472062/

We've reached the month of August, so that means a new series from us that we are calling This Means War where we will be covering 5 movies that are at least adjacent to war. First up is Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning depiction of the Vietnam War as seen through his eyes: Platoon.Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091763/

It's been way too long since we've watched a dumb 80s action movie, so it's time to remedy that. To close out the month of July, this week's movie epitomizes what it is to be one of those. It's finally time for Cobra. Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090859/

There's just a couple of weeks left in July, so we figured it was a good enough time between series to fulfill our promise to cover every M. Night Shyamalan written & directed movie. Our 4th entry is from 2004 entitled The Village. Some might say this is where things started to go downhill for this director, but we'll see for ourselves. Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368447/

Twins! Music! Vampires! We've reached 2025 and are finally covering the movie that has been on everyone's lips since its release. Join us for the grand finale of our 4th annual Decades series where we finally cover Sinners. Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/

Returning to the podcast for the 2015 entry in this year's Decades series is director Denis Villeneuve with his thriller surrounding illegal drug trade and the agencies sent to disrupt it. Join us as we talk at length about Sicario. Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3397884/

Our next film's significance is still being felt 20 years after its release and it was recently named on the New York Times list of 100 best movies of the 21st century. It obviously had to be our decades series entry for 2005 so join us as we discuss Brokeback Mountain.Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/

What happens when you take one of the biggest stars of the 70s and a rising star of the 90s and put them inside a submarine? You get to see two masters go toe-to-toe in the movie that marks the middle of our decades series: 1995's Crimson Tide.Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112740/

As our Decades series rolls into 1985 we must ask a very important question: Why Aliens? That is what we hoped to have answered after watching the Ron Howard directed movie Cocoon. We're not sure if we ever got there. Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088933/

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, it's the movie that is considered the very first summer blockbuster. Grab your rubber fin and scare all the people out of the water and into the theaters...the next entry in our Decades series is Steven Spielberg's Jaws!!Our Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/

Hey look, another one!! When we took our vacation a few weeks ago, we caught a couple Broadway plays and this one was the main reason why we went. A play, turned movie, turned play again...it's Glengarry Glen Ross starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, Bill Burr and Michael McKean. This is our reaction to the show. Enjoy. ~Betsy & Trenthttps://lnk.bio/neverseenit

Welcome to a new month and the start of this year's edition of our Decades series where we cover one movie from each decade starting 60 years ago all the way through present day. Starting off with 1965 is Cat Ballou...a western comedy(?) starring Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin.More Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodEmail: neverseenitpod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/neverseenit_podBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neverseenit.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverseenitpod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverseenitpod1Movie info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059017/

What's this now?!? A movie podcast covering a Broadway show based on a movie? Guess so. We decided to record a little reaction to seeing the Broadway play Good Night, And Good Luck based on the 2005 movie both starring George Clooney while we were on vacation a couple weeks ago. We hope you enjoy.~Betsy & Trenthttps://lnk.bio/neverseenit

We couldn't finish Big Movie May without including one of the biggest stars of the 1970s: Al Pacino. Join us as we round out the series with one of his four consecutive Oscar-nominated performances of that decade in Dog Day Afternoon.More Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodEmail: neverseenitpod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/neverseenit_podBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neverseenit.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverseenitpod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverseenitpod1Movie info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072890/

Big Movie May jumps back to 1973 with a reunion of two superstar actors in a movie about con men in 1930s Chicago. One of the biggest hits of that year, ultimately taking home Best Picture at the Oscars. This is The Sting!More Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodEmail: neverseenitpod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/neverseenit_podBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neverseenit.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverseenitpod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverseenitpod1Movie info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070735/

The 1970s Edition of Big Movie May rolls on with yet another selection from 1976. This one stars Dustin Hoffman in only his 2nd appearance on this show in a role that kind of defies description, so you'll just have to listen to the show. Enjoy Marathon Man. More Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodEmail: neverseenitpod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/neverseenit_podBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neverseenit.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverseenitpod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverseenitpod1Movie info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074860/

Big Movie May is upon us yet again and this time we're going to focus in on a decade of movies that seems to have eluded us. This year it's Big Movie May: 1970s Edition. To begin, we cover another Scorsese classic in 1976's Taxi Driver. More Content: https://www.patreon.com/neverseenitpodEmail: neverseenitpod@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/neverseenit_podBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neverseenit.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverseenitpod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverseenitpod1Movie info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/