The Letterboxd Show

Someone let us go to the Oscars! Mia and Gemma were in the press room at the 95th Academy Awards. They witnessed history as Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress and Mia got to pop a question to the reigning queen herself! Brian watched from home and highlights a few speeches and the theory of an ensemble cast hug that was required this year. Plus we chat the “hot editor” and the lack of Elvis wins. We are also joined by Letterboxd friend and Senior Vice President of The Black List, Kate Hagen to dish the goss from backstage — including gripping hands for Women Talking and getting to hear “Goonies for life!” from a forever Goonie, Ke Huy Quan. Slim and Jack's Fact's give us some Letterboxd data updates and we almost make it an entire episode without mentioning how Hugh Grant described himself as a “scrotum” on the Oscar stage. Chapters: (00:00:00) Openings credits (00:01:43) Oscars! (00:26:55) Kate Hagen interview (00:46:25) Afterparty (00:53:59) Player of the Season (00:56:53) Closing credits Credits: Recorded entirely in Los Angeles. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; Kate Hagen's Letterboxd Profile; The Black List; The Annual Black List - 2022; Isaac Felberg's interview with All Quiet on the Western Front's Christian Goldbeck

This week Mitchell and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Scream VI, 65 and Luther: The Fallen Son. Mitchell also pitches Fun City on a future collab. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews they discuss their watchlists and determine if it's possible to Raise the Titanic. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by MUBI, a curated streaming service dedicated to elevating great cinema from around the globe. Try MUBI free for 90 days at www.mubi.com/letterboxd Chapters Openings credits (00:00:00) Scream VI (00:03:21) 65 (00:06:52) Luther: The Fallen Son (00:08:46) Last week (00:12:21) Hot 100 (00:19:30) Watchlists (00:21:12) Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned Transcripts of podcast episodes available Jack's Top 50 of 2023 list mubi.com/letterboxd Altheia Scream VI review Milo & Dhairya's 65 reviews Joshy & The Shape's Luther review Thomas's Creed III review Fran & Jake Fisher's Operation Fortune review brycexchapman's Ghostwatch review Angelina's Singin' in the Rain review Cate Blanchett Accepts the Letterboxd Award for Most Watched Actress of 2022 Love Letters from Letterboxd Best in Show episode with Guillermo Del Toro Credits This episode was recorded in Delaware and Philadelphia, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton

Hello, Best in Show listener Paul Mescal! It smells like Indie Spirit (and bourbon) in here! Weekend Watchlist's Slim joins Mia, Gemma, and Brian for an in-person debrief of all things Film Independent Spirit Awards. We were on the blue carpet, in the press room and inside the big tent on Santa Monica beach for all the wins. Slim reveals a fear of rollerbladers and spin classes on the sand, Mia meets her biggest fan (producer of the Filipino comedy Leonor Will Never Die), and everyone (and we mean everyone) gushes about Aftersun's lead. Gemma chats with Colm Bairéad, the writer-director of her much-loved The Quiet Girl, while Mia zooms with the movie's star, Catherine Clinch as we look at the Best International Feature Oscar category (where The Quiet Girl has made history as the first in the Irish language to be nominated). And after Slim and Mia had their first glimpse of a big award show, we spend the afterparty talking about our favorite movie scenes at award ceremonies, which takes a surprising turn into spoof flicks. All, this plus the last of the craft guild winners, including a last-second, history-making win from the American Society of Cinematographers. Chapters: (00:00:00) Openings credits (00:03:18) Film Independent Spirit Awards (00:33:44) Colm Bairéad interview (00:57:32) Catherine Clinch interview (01:02:27) Afterparty Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by MUBI, a curated streaming service dedicated to elevating great cinema from around the globe. For a limited time, you can try MUBI free for 90 days at MUBI.com/letterboxd. Credits: Recorded in Pasadena, Dublin, and Santa Monica. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: mubi.com/letterboxd; Chris Pine popping up on your screen to give you and your producer and wife Cleona Ní Chrualaoi the award for Best Film; Willem's Shoeshine review

This week Mia and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Creed III, Operation Fortune and Palm Trees and Power Lines. Mia also pitches a Jimmy Dean collab. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews they discuss their watchlists and make the most shocking shuffle of all-time. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Jack's Top 50 of 2023 list VHS Tracking & Jack's Creed III reviews KevFlix and Chill & Hank & Sabya & Shreesh & gigi's Operation Fortune reviews Leah & Brandon & Lucinda's Palm Trees and Power Lines reviews kaden & Emma's Cocaine Bear review Amanda's The Quiet Girl review Will Buckner's Marcel The Shell with Shoes On review stephen's After Hours review Mitchell & Slim's Screen Drafts episode Credits: This episode was recorded in X and X, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton

Mia, Brian and Gemma hit the last of the Guild awards (SAGs, PGAs, Annies), recap the 48th annual César Awards and tote up the Hollywood Critics' Association gongs. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio directors del Toro and Mark Gustafson dive deep into what its like to work with each other, which stop motion animators they'd jump in front of the bus for and whether Cate Blanchett sneaked a bit of Lydia Tár into Spazzatura. Indie Spirit-nominated actor Trevante Rhodes and writer-director Miles Warren drop by for a chat about role models, getting an award from Elijah Wood and their film Bruiser, which is now streaming on Hulu. Plus, our love for Jenny Slate, who we want to hug at the Indie Spirits, a shout out to awards clip editors everywhere, and a celebration of the fresh-faced cinephiles on the awards circuit this season. Sponsor: Bleecker Street Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland, Las Vegas, and San Luis Obispo. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; Hugo's The Night of the 12th review, so_phiie's The Night of the 12th review, [Ezra Cubero](Ezra Cubero)'s profile, Zachary Marsh's profile; Harper & Sam & Kevin & Milo's Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio reviews, Maria's Bruiser review, Japidotca's Bruiser review; Frankie Corio's four faves video.

This week Mitchell and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Cocaine Bear, The Quiet Girl and Emily. Mitchell also suggests a brand new co-pilot for theater viewing! After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews they discuss their watchlists and maybe turning into an animal if you're single. (Not our suggestion, FYI) Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by MUBI, a curated streaming service dedicated to elevating great cinema from around the globe. Try MUBI free for 90 days at www.mubi.com/letterboxd! Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Jack's Top 50 of 2023 list mubi.com/letterboxd Mitchell & Gahee's Decision to Leave review Liam & Amy's Cocaine Bear review Kane & Molly & Theo's The Quiet Girl review lia23's & dora's Emily review Mitchell's God's Time review Montana's Return to Seoul review Adam's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review Starfall555's Marcel the Shell With Shoes On review Tripp Burton's Possession review Fostering Love: The Quiet Girl's unspoken empathy by Alicia Haddick Holden the Man: The melancholy romance of Goran Stolevski's Of An Age by John Forde Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and Delaware, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton

Our London editor Ella Kemp joins hosts Mia, Brian and Gemma from the BAFTA winners' circle as we cover the victors and snubs. The Banshees of Inisherin composer Carter Burwell dives deep into his Twilight memories, and ‘Naatu Naatu' songwriters M.M. Keeravani and Chandrabose join us for an AfteRRR PaRRRty, along with RRR star Ram Charan, to tell us how they celebrated their Oscar nomination and whether we'll see the hook step at the 95th Academy Awards! We also hear from Triangle of Sadness star Dolly de Leon on the BAFTA red carpet; the brand new Michelle Yeoh tee collab between Letterboxd and Girls on Tops; a lightning round of guild awards so far; Avatar: The Way of Water has its water much-awarded; a rant about the workers' crisis inside VFX studios; the Tom Hooper industrial complex; and a little tease of the upcoming lesbian road trip comedy from Ethan Coen. Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland and London. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; BAFTA HQ on Letterboxd; the Girls on Tops Michelle Yeoh and Sandy Powell tees; Alison Hammond interview with Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling; Pixel f*cked—Simon Parkin's GQ story on Hollywood's VFX crisis; Carter Burwell's soundtrack to The Banshees of Inisherin on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.

This week Mia and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Return To Seoul and Of an Age. Mia also asks Michael Douglas about the greatest Marvel commercial of all-time…. in person! After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews they discuss their watchlists and a nun with a gun. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Emily, presented by Bleecker Street. In New York & Los Angeles Theaters February 17th. Nationwide February 24th. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Jack's Top 50 of 2023 list francesmeh, volcanicdanvers & sarinaa's Emily reviews Camden's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review KYK's Return to Seoul review Glenn Charlie Dunks & Dan P's Of An Age review Spaceygirl & Thomas's Magic Mike's Last Dance review Brian Ly's The Outwaters review Matthew's All That Jazz review Amanda Wheeler's Titanic review Whit & Clay — The Movies That Inspired The Civil Dead Credits: This episode was recorded in LA and Philadelphia, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton

Academy CEO Bill Kramer talks with Mia and Brian about his fave movies, his award for being cheerful, plans to televise all the Oscar wins live this year, and M3GAN. Brian reports in from the Oscar Nominees' Luncheon, where he rubbed shoulders and swapped love letters with various movie superstars. We recap the London Film Critics Circle awards and consider whether the new BAFTA and Oscar anti-bullying rules might reverse-engineer better behaviour in the film industry. Gemma explains why 3.5 (”the Gemma line”) is the perfect rating, and how Down With Love is going up in Letterboxd ratings. What happens to Mia when Ewan McGregor bites into chocolate? And announcing our brand new collab with Girls on Tops! Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by MUBI, a curated streaming service dedicated to elevating great cinema from around the globe. In preparation for this year's Academy Awards we recommend diving into MUBI's Oscar collection “And the Oscar goes to” where you can explore nominated films from various decades. For a limited time, you can try MUBI free for 90 days at MUBI.com/letterboxd. Credits: Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of movies mentioned; The Golden Screen by Dilys Powell; Cressa Maeve Beer's Michelle Yeoh-a-thon list; Girls on Tops tees; Oscars HQ Page; Jamie Carrick & Abs & Cassie & the fondest's Down With Love reviews; Gina Prince-Bythewood on the Oscars Shutout of ‘The Woman King'.

This week Mitchell and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Magic Mike's Last Dance, Sharper and Baby Ruby. Mitchell also demands Panic Room be released on Blu-Ray. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews they discuss their watchlists and the brand new blazing Letterboxd Hot 100(tm). Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Sponsor: this episode is brought to you by Of An Age, from Focus Features. In theaters February 17th! Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: WhensItStreaming Twitter account OfAnAgeTickets.com Alexie's Of An Age review Brian & Mitchell & David's Magic Mike's Last Dance reviews Jacob's Sharper reviews Dakota & Logan's Knock at the Cabin review Scott & Esther's 80 for Brady review Slim's Phenomena review Diego's Pearl review Emma's Marcel the Shell with Shoes On review Charith's A Man Called Otto review Baby Daze: An urgent love letter to the imperfections of motherhood from Bess Wohl, writer and director of Baby Ruby Mitchell's Blu-ray most wanted list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and Delaware and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

Mia, Brian and Gemma talk with the most Academy Awarded Australian of all-time, Catherine Martin—production and costume designer of Elvis—about tight butts and Baz Lurhmann's secret dance skills. We examine the Letterboxd data for To Leslie, from the film's SXSW premiere last year through to its recent Oscar nomination for leading actress. And we revisit the first movie to receive the Sundance Grand Jury prize, Marisa Silver's Old Enough. Plus: a news recap of the Grammys, ACE and AARP awards, bad moms get noms, the newest EGOT champion, Brian's secret past as a tambourine-bashing DJ, and how to get the best wiggle out of a pair of pants. Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland and Australia. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned, Festiville Q&A with ‘To Leslie' Director Michael Morris, Gemma's interview with Moonage Daydream director Brett Morgen, Matt Smith's To Leslie review.

This week Mitchell, Mia and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Knock at the Cabin, 80 for Brady and Godland. Mitchell also puts out the call for a website that accurately lists out Video On Demand releases. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews they discuss how they spent the month of January and reveal the most watchlisted movies of the week on Letterboxd. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Flynn's Knock at the Cabin review Emma's 80 for Brady review Robert's Godland review Lizzie's Rye Lane review Cody's Passages review Mitchell & Slim's M3GAN review Chantal's Phantom Thread review Robert's Infinity Pool review Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, LA, Delaware and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

In episode five of Letterboxd's limited series awards season podcast, Mia, Brian and Gemma examine the Sundance-to-Oscars pipeline, chat with John Carney, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emilia Jones in Park City, assess the Sundance Film Festival's 2023 winners, chat with Ana de Armas' hair and makeup team from Blonde—Jaime Leigh McIntosh and Tina Roesler Kerwin—and revisit the first film to win the “big five” Academy Awards: It Happened One Night. Tune in for garbled thoughts about Clark Gable's shirtless chest, the hitchhiking scene that changed culture, and the stars who made us feel confident as baby red carpet journalists. Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland and Park City. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned, Sundance Film Festival HQ Page, Oscars HQ Page, BAFTAs HQ Page, Mikayla's Past Lives review, Jessica's It Happened One Night review, “Mane Attraction” Journal feature story by Tracey Henton, Jaime Leigh's The Last Looks Podcast.

The Oscar nominations are in, as are the BAFTAs, and all is now noisy on the western front as awards season shifts up a gear. Mia, Gemma and Brian look at how the nominees stack up against the Letterboxd community's favorites, have a rant about snubs, fat-suits and the lack of Black and women directors, and a warm moment for all the tender men. Then we chat with Rotten Tomatoes' awards editor Jacqueline Coley about what it takes to win an Oscar in campaigning terms, and she reveals Oscar host who ignited her awards season excitement. We also dissect Cate Blanchett's Critics' Choice Awards speech, and revisit the 1992 BAFTA original screenplay nominees (Thelma and Louise, The Fisher King, Truly Madly Deeply and Green Card). Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland, Boise, and Playa Del Carmen. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; the Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong podcast Daily Tomato Trivia, David Sims's Green Card review, the OSCARS® HQ Page, and our 2023 Oscars lists for All Nominated Films, Best Picture, Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best International Feature , and the Short Categories, plus Letterboxd's Awards Season 2022—2023 list of winners.

As a flurry of guild nominations land, Mia, Brian and Gemma discuss their fave noms and gongs from the directors', art directors' and cinematographers' unions. A quick look at the Golden Globes leads to a discussion on which awards Letterboxd would love to live-stream. EE BAFTA Rising Star award public voting is open! And it's animation time: Turning Red director Domee Shi has a message for the Letterboxd community, and we go deep on Akira Kurosawa, Ingmar Bergman and Sergio Leone with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish director Joel Crawford. Then, we re-evaluate the 1976 Best Director Oscar lineup according to how the Letterboxd community distributes their hearts, and find out why Brian has put forward Marcel the Shell director-star Dean Fleischer Camp as this week's Player of the Season nominee. Bienvenido, mi casa es su casa, as our amigo Puss would say! Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland and Philadelphia. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Red carpet interviews by Flynn. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Thanks to all the studios and publicists! Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; Selome Hailu on Jerrod Carmichael's Golden Globes monologue; Puss in Boots: The Last Wish reviews by Joel Haver & Nick; Little Dear's list of “Himbo thrillers”; vote for the EE BAFTA Rising Star award.

The Daniels read 1-star and 5-star Letterboxd reviews! Jenny Slate, S.S. Rajamouli, Johnny Knoxville, Charlotte Wells and more Year in Review chart-toppers phone in with their thanks to the Letterboxd community! Hosts Mia, Brian and Gemma stare googly-eyed into the bagel to investigate the highest rated films of the past year. This supersized episode also sees Jack's Facts joining for a deep dive into the themes of the winning films (he's seen most of them!), and Slim and Mitchell sneak in the back door for the after party, where we find out who they'd love to watch peeling potatoes for three hours. It's a truly global celebration of films and fanny-packs. Sponsor: Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland, Philadelphia, Delaware, New York and more. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Red carpet interviews by Flynn. Transcript by Sophie. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Thanks to all the studios and publicists! Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; the 2022 Year in Review; Letterboxd's Official Top 250 Narrative Feature Films; reviews of Bones and All by Gemma, The Batman by Tay, Aftersun by J, TÁR by Sophia & Brian, The Quiet Girl by Ian & Theo, Everything Everywhere All at Once by Lily, Bernieandbust, CosmonautMarkie, Jude & blackkiernan, Top Gun: Maverick by Slim.

Does Roger Deakins ever lose his rag? Find out in the first full episode of Letterboxd's limited series awards season podcast, in which Mia Vicino, Brian Formo and Gemma Gracewood go over the 95th Academy Awards shortlists, praise Kirsten Dunst's Oscar voting diligence, talk to the G.O.A.T. of cinematography about Empire of Light and his work in animation, and form a fellowship of beautiful minds to revisit the 2001 Academy Awards Best Picture nominees. We love math and we are loose with our hearts! Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles and Auckland. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; Letterboxd's Official Top 250 Narrative Feature Films; Byways: Photographs by Roger A. Deakins. Additional content notes: Plus: Mia's mathematical skills; Brian on what makes an Academy Award-winning original song; Gemma on why you should add Dirty Three to your playlists. Roger Deakins chats about his childhood as a fisherboy, talking movies with Richard Burton and John Hurt, visualizing films before he shoots them, the wonder of working with the Coen Bros, what it means to win awards and what it's really like in the cinematography club.

This week Mitchell, Mia and slim discuss the most anticipated movies of 2023 according to Letterboxd members. It's an episode so massive we needed all three hosts! Mitchell also makes shocking revelations about having multiple watchlists. After a deep dive into what the hosts are looking forward to in 2023 releases, they also make some movie-watching predictions for the upcoming year. It's a different format this week so no refunds, sry. Weekend Watchlist will return in February! Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Mitchell's list of 52 films they will watch in 2023 Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, Delaware and LA and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

This week Mia and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Babylon, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Women Talking. Mia also talks about which foreign movie is really her Avatar. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews they discuss their Holiday Watchlists and using mind powers to drift into the dreams of poor otters. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Sponsor: You can try MUBI free for 90 days at https://mubi.com/letterboxd. With MUBI, each and every film is hand-selected. It's like your own personal film festival—streaming anytime, anywhere. Kingdom: Exodus streaming now exclusively on MUBI in the UK, US, and other countries. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Alex's Babylon review Brenna's Glass Onion review Jess's Women Talking review Kev's Avatar: The Way of Water review Jason Still's Nanny review Reel Latinos Flynn's The Inspection review Darth Nome's Christmas 2022 ideas list Nick Whant's Christmas 2022 Watchlist list Brandy Bell's Christmas Movies list Steven Dow's Holiday Favorites list Aroley's 2022 Christmas Movies list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and LA, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

A short introduction to Best in Show, Letterboxd's new limited podcast series covering the 2022–2023 film awards season. Meet your hosts: Mia Vicino, Brian Formo and Gemma Gracewood, as they share what film awards mean to them, reveal the trophies they won in their youth, and call on The Muppets, Todd Field and the LA Dodgers to help contextualize the practice of judging something “the best”. Plus, hear from Brad Pitt on the Babylon red carpet, and a breathless Anna Paquin at the 66th Oscars. Our first full episode drops on January 3, 2023. Sponsor: This episode was brought to you by Emily, presented by Bleecker Street. A daring, richly imagined portrait of the brilliant mind behind the novel “Wuthering Heights”, Frances O'Connor's directorial debut stars Emma Mackey as Emily Brontë, a reclusive and rebellious preacher's daughter with a passion for storytelling. Emily opens in the US in February, only in theaters. Lists & Links: Todd Field's 2022 Gotham Awards speech. Anna Paquin's 66th Academy Awards speech. Reviews of Emily by Bethany and Frances. Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles and Auckland. Edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest.

It's the great quintuple fist-pump high-five joining of the podcast forces for a yuletide cracker of festive delights. Hosts of The Letterboxd Show, Weekend Watchlist and our soon-to-launch Best in Show awards-season pod gather to get seasonally affected by Carol (Brian); Bridget Jones's Diary (Mia); Eyes Wide Shut (Mitchell); Batman Returns (Slim) and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Gemma). Three podcasts, five hosts, five Christmas movies, one gloriously chaotic final episode of The Letterboxd Show Four Favorites for 2022. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Paramount Pictures' Babylon. Damien Chazelle's new film opens in theaters December 23 and stars Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva. Babylon is on 116,000 Letterboxd watchlists. It's about early Hollywood decadence and depravity—best seen in theaters to be a part of the conversation. Movie lovers love movies about movies with big movie stars, so see it in theaters December 23. Also: we went to the premiere! Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; Letterboxd's 2022 Gift Guide; Aimee Knight's Magic in the Air: The Muppet Christmas Carol at 30; Slim's “Man ass” list. Reviews of Carol by Anna, J, Ryan and Grace; Bridget Jones's Diary by Phoebe and Clarko; Eyes Wide Shut by Jillian and Demi; Batman Returns by Sam Kirchoff, Adam L and Zherrig; Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Kayt. Credits: This episode was recorded in Auckland, Los Angeles, Delaware and Philadelphia, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. Thanks and Merry Christmas to Linda Moulton! The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. Happy holidays, one and all.

This week Mitchell and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Avatar: The Way of Water, Bardo and Nanny. Slim also talks about doing a weekly watchlist cleanse. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists and discuss exploding intestines and grimy New York City. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Slim & Katie Walsh's Avatar: The Way of Water review Ana V's Bardo review Robert Daniels's Nanny review JoeJazzy's Guillermo Del Torro's Pinocchio review Gemma's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish review Justin LaLiberty & Chuck Forsman's Alphabet City review Rob's Eye's Wide Shut review Kayla's The Shop Around the Corner review DamRoberts744's March the Shell with Shoes On Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and Delaware, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

If you follow any of our social channels, you're about to meet the genius behind the team behind the TikToks. Letterboxd's head of social, Aaron Yap, joins Gemma and Slim to tell us about childhood memories of Malaysian DVD stores, and his four favorites: The Brainiac; Footprints; Local Hero and Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession. Plus: Aaron's early memories of bodily reactions to '80s horrors, Slim's first DVD player, what Gemma got Aaron from the Criterion closet, Gemma's memories of buying blank VHS tapes, the obsolete sound of the DVD snapper, why The Brainiac's logic flaws don't matter, fighting over Giallo, the restorative magic of Bill Forsyth's Local Hero and the joys of movies without conflict, the wall calendar in Z Channel and the wild west of life before film recommendation algorithms, and Slim's Rob Zombie blind-spot when it comes to the Halloween movies. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Searchlight Pictures and their new film, Empire of Light. Now playing in select theaters. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; Aaron's essay about being a professional film reviewer; Aaron's article on Come and See; House of Psychotic Women Rarities Collection Blu-Ray Box Set; Justin Hullinger's The Almost Complete Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film; Edgar Wright's 1,000 favorite movies; MewithYou's list of Safdie Brothers favorite films; K Abeto's list of Every film Taika Waititi has ever mentioned. Reviews of: The Brainiac by Amy Vorhees; Footprints by Sylvie J, Matt Winfield, WraithApe; Local Hero by Wes and Gemma; Z Channel by Gemma and SexRaySpex. Credits: This episode was recorded in Auckland and Philadelphia, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production.

This week Slim and Mia discuss their growing watchlists including The Whale, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and Empire of Light. Mia also talks about sexy candles and the two different Americas. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists and discuss Sight and Sound's Greatest Films of All Time list. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Mr Spork's The Whale review Jay & Tessa's Pinocchio review Zoe Rose Bryant's Empire of Light review BurtonMacReady's Violent Night review Robert's Roma review Becky's Mad God review Jessica's The Game review James Gray's Four Faves episode Sight and Sound's Greatest Films of All Time 2022 list Gemma's Sight and Sound Journal article Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and New York, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

Dead or alive, Slim is watching RoboCop. Cinephile: A Card Game creator, author and Letterboxd member Cory Everett joins Mitchell and Slim to tell us all about his new collection of children's board books, My First Movie, curating his four favorites around them: RoboCop; The Bird with the Crystal Plumage; Pierrot Le Fou and Murder, My Sweet. Plus: Cinephile as a lifeline for social engagement; Cory's unforgettable encounter with Spike Lee; seeing RoboCop at age five; the 6000 SUX and NUKEM family game; bring in the perverts; movies with that “la la la” score; Tubi ad breaks; is Suspiria considered Giallo?; keeping film culture alive; lovers on the run; nerding out over comics and Batman: The Animated Series; jaw-dropping film techniques of the old days and Cory's bonkers ratings histogram. Sponsor: You can try MUBI free for 90 days at https://mubi.com/letterboxd. With MUBI, each and every film is hand-selected. It's like your own personal film festival—streaming anytime, anywhere. Decision to Leave streaming exclusively on MUBI in the UK, US, and other countries starting December 9. Credits: This episode was recorded in Los Angeles, Delaware and Philadelphia, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; Cinephile's HQ Page; A is for Auteur; Letterboxd vs. The Film Stage at Cinephile Game Night; “Movies with whispery female “la-la” vocal soundtrack cues” by laird; “Top 200 Italian Giallo Films as Rated by the Letterboxd Community” by Paul D; Cinephile's lists for “My First Giallo Horror”, “'My First Film Noir” and “'My First French New Wave”; “movies where white hetero couples do wild shit” by anna Reviews of: RoboCop by Cory, brando and ScreeningNotes; Murder, My Sweet by Mitchell and Sally Jane Black; Emily the Criminal by Cory

This week Mitchell and Mia discuss their growing watchlists including Violent Night, The Eternal Daughter and Emancipation. Mia also talks about the sexification of Santa. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists and discuss watching depressing movies. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Servedthendied & Lia's Violent Night reviews David Sims & Fran Hoepfner's The Eternal Daughter review Marco's Glass Onion review Ryan Silberstein's Clearcut review Lunchmoney's Angst review Jessica's When Harry Met Sally… review Gemma's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish review James Gray's Four Favorites episode Katie Rife's latest Shelf Life column Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in LA and Delaware, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

Podcaster and New York Times columnist and Letterboxd member Jamelle Bouie joins Gemma and Slim to talk about American political thrillers and his four Letterboxd faves: Children of Men , Black Dynamite, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (the 1974 version) and Touch of Evil. Plus: why is filmmaker David Lowery starstruck by Jamelle, the two faces of Harrison Ford, the days of loafing around watching TBS and TNT, why the world needs more star-driven, character actor-saturated, mid-budget thrillers, why movies with people in meetings shouting at each other is Jamelle's sweet spot, baby's first art film, the many talents of direct-to-video king Michael Jai White, why we need more Blaxploitation spoofs, the intoxication of a dirty city, how it's too easy to do stuff these days, bring back foot-chases, subway tunnel nightmares, will The Rock ever be in a good movie? And a great holiday double-feature to watch with the family. Credits: This episode was recorded in Charlottesville, Auckland and greater Philadelphia, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. Lists, Reviews & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; WMcGinty's “First Seen During Covid”, Silent Dawn's “Effortlessly Cool”, Jamelle's Unclear and Present Danger Podcast. Reviews of White Sands by Sammypants69, Children of Men by Matthew, Luke Hicks, Black Dynamite by Branson, Sally Jane, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three by Will Menaker.

This week Mia and Slim discuss their growing watchlists including Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Strange World and Devotion. Mia also does her best Norah Jones impression and we talk about our upcoming Black Friday sale on Pro/Patron. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists and discuss why watching duds can be a good thing. Sign up for Letterboxd Pro/Patron membership at 20% off the normal price and be sure to check out our FAQ about the sale here if you have questions. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Jay's Glass Onion review Ash's Strange World review Tessa Smith's Devotion review Darthnome's Spirited review Flynn's Bones and All review Eric's The Menu review Emma Hodge's She Said review Taylor's Quiz Show review NerdGirl84's Rope review Kingston's Amadeus review Jake Gyllenhaal awkward Strange World press interview Patrick Willems's Four Favorites episode Listen to the Weekend Watchlist team do battle at movie trivia! Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and LA, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

Filmmaker and YouTuber Ryan Connolly of Film Riot joins Gemma and Slim to throw some Dutch angles on his four Letterboxd faves, which all happen to be action films of the 1990s: Speed; Die Hard with a Vengeance; The Game and The Matrix. Plus: why Speed has the greatest film score of all time, how did that bus jump that gap, Jeff Daniels and Dennis Hopper cheek-to-cheek, how Keanu reinvented the masculine action hero, how Michael Douglas reinvented it right back, sequels that are better than originals, being able to smell the stink on John McClane through the screen, why '90s practical action stunts just rule, why The Game is a great holiday movie, why Spielberg is the GOAT at the “moving master”, believing in yourself, the importance of working with nice people, the supremacy of Jefferson Airplane's ‘White Rabbit', and why Ryan doesn't rate anything on Letterboxd (except Jurassic Park). Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; Ryan's “action films from the 1990s” list, reviews of Speed by Terry, The Game by Dfred22 and Ian West Credits: This episode was recorded in Dallas, Auckland and greater Philadelphia, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production.

This week Mitchell and slim discuss their growing watchlists including Bones and All, The Menu and She Said. There is also a discussion about a topless Dennis Quaid so YMMV. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists with witchy camping trips gone wrong and Jackie Earle Haley in a wig. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Cory Everett's Bones and All review movie enjoyer's The Menu review shoji's The Menu review Flynn's The Menu review Gemma's She Said review fran hoepfner's She Said review Ella Kemp's EO review Joe Reid's The Inspection review Kev's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review Aeon's Falling for Christmas review scott17's The Fabelmans review Ian's The Game review Angel's Smile review Amanda Wheeler's My Cousin Vinny review Fran Hoepfner's Four Faves episode Kier-La Janisse's Four Faves episode Letterboxd's Top 50 Horror Films of 2022 Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and Delaware, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

Author and filmmaker Kier-La Janisse joins Slim and Mitchell to discuss the tenth-anniversary expanded edition of her book House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography Of Female Neurosis In Horror And Exploitation Films, as well as taking a dive through her four favorite films: Over the Edge; Melody; Cockfighter and The Last Wave. Plus: Kier-La's trick to seeming so productive; Matt Dillon's iconic outfits; knife fights in the woods; twelve year olds on acid; parents just don't understand; Jack Wild's preternaturally youthful looks; the dulcet sounds of the Bee Gees; the masterpiece that is Little Darlings; Kier-La's work with Severin Films restoring underground classics; taking vows of silence; the amount of cockfighting in Cockfighter; our shared adoration for physical media; cosmic horror; the absolute legend Peter Weir; and Kier-La's super-top-secret Letterboxd account (no we won't share it, don't ask). Sponsor: You can try MUBI free for 90 days at www.mubi.com/letterboxd. With MUBI, each and every film is hand-selected. It's like your own personal film festival—streaming anytime, anywhere. Find out more about Notebook at mubi.com/magazine. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; MUBI – Notebook; Kier-La's Magic Hour conversation with Ben Wheatley; “House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography Of Female Neurosis In Horror And Exploitation Films”; House of Psychotic Women: Rarities Collection boxset from Severin Films; “Warped and Faded: Weird Wednesday and the Birth of the American Genre Film Archive”; “Bleak and Gritty Teen Films” by Vanina Reviews of: Over the Edge by MandrakeGray and JRK; Cockfighter by Adam Robertson Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, Delaware and British Columbia, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production.

This week Mia and slim discuss their growing watchlists including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Fabelmans and Falling for Christmas. Mia also makes some shocking Best Picture predictions. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists with sexy eyebrow man and sexy vampire man. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available GeegklyGoods and slim's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review Brian Formo's The Fabelmans review LG's Falling for Christmas review Luke Hicks' Is That Black Enough For You?! Review Emma Hodge's Weird: The Al Yankovic Story SarahMae's The Wonder review Charith's Hope Springs review Amanda Wheeler's From Durk Until Dawn review Robin's Ticket to Paradise review Rowan Hulsman's Marcel the Shell With Shoes On review Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and LA, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

“I am fed up to the teeth with all these old, dead legends.” Writer and classical music fan Fran Hoepfner joins Gemma and Mia to talk us through her four favorite films on Letterboxd: Miloš Forman's Amadeus; Merchant-Ivory's A Room With a View; Mike Leigh's Topsy-Turvy and Kelly Reichardt's Certain Women. Plus: why we can't stop talking about TÁR (and what Fran would love to hear Lydia conduct next); the political and economic realities of creating art; why the world needs more pink; what cinephilia owes to The Simpsons; Daniel Day-Lewis's finest underdog; our love for Simon Callow; Helena Bonham-Carter on all the kissing in A Room With a View; being unapologetic period-film fans; our favorite Mike Leigh players; the community of theater; when will we enter the Lily Gladstone rom-com-lead era?; the joys of Magic Mike XXL; and a brief meeting of the Jude Law thirst society. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; “obsession for perfection” by Mal, “The obsessed artist” by Laikha, “*jo march voice* women…” by BRAT, “gays who drive” by Kyle. Fran Magazine; Fran's TÁR review on Gawker; Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast's Amadeus episode; Criterion interview with Helena Bonham-Carter; Law School Podcast Reviews: The Shape of Water by Fran; Topsy-Turvy by Ashton and Ben; Certain Women by Trevor and Kat. Credits: This episode was recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland and Brooklyn, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production.

This week Mitchell and slim discuss their growing watchlists including Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, The Wonder and Causeway. Is it time to look back on the Don't Look Up discourse? (No.) After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists with weird stylish gibberish, assorted quaaludes, and maybe hear from the Scream King (tm) Justin Long. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available AmandaTheJedi & Gemma's Weird: The Al Yankovic Story review Nicole Ackman & Paul Oyama's The Wonder review Mitchell's Causeway review Ella's Causeway review Mitchell's Don't Look Up review Emma Hodges's Wendell & Wild review SignsofLight's All Quiet on the Western Front review Justin LaLiberty's Convoy review Ian Pratt's Dark Night of the Scarecrow review MrsDarcy's Stars at Noon review James Gray Four Faves Letterboxd Show episode Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and LA, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

“The spirit is filled by cinema; our dreams rendered tangible.” Filmmaker and inspirational quote-master James Gray joins Gemma and Slim to talk about the 1980s New York childhood that underpins his new drama, Armageddon Time, and four films that strongly relate to it—Francois Truffault's The 400 Blows, Jean Vigo's Zero for Conduct, John Cassavetes' A Woman Under the Influence, and Federico Fellini's Amarcord. Plus: this “salesman for old cinema” on why students should be forced to watch obscure films; the trauma of the classroom; how teachers can change lives; James' morning ritual for waking his teenagers; American power structures; why cinema is not compatible with angry Tweeters; magic sauce; Anthony Hopkins; Times Square in the eighties; making waves and fitting in. Credits: This episode was recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland and Pennsylvania, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; Marsh Boy's list of “films that are even more damaging to think of than to actually see”; Ella Kemp's feature with Aftersun's Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio Reviews of Two Lovers by Evan and Nathan; Ad Astra by Levi; We Own the Night by Ed, Paddy and Francesco; Armageddon Time by Tony and Oliver; Killer of Sheep by Graham.

This week Mia and slim discuss their growing watchlists including Armageddon Time, Wendell & Wild, and Holy Spider. Succ-heads and The Last of Us fans, this might be the episode for you. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists and discuss tragic real-life stories and sensual vampiric kisses. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Tony, Oliver, and Nathan's Armageddon Time reviews David and Kristina's Wendell & Wild reviews Jack and Afra's Holy Spider reviews Kev's Vampire's Kiss review Freya's Banshees of Inisherin review theriverjordan's Aftersun review Austin's Climax review Jeff Kycek's His House review Bryce X Chapman's The Witches of Eastwick review Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and LA, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

“No derivative shit.” Spooky season concludes with Waxwork Records co-founder Kevin Bergeron, who talks to Gemma and Slim about his four favorite films—Black Christmas; Hausu; Tetsuo: The Iron Man and The Exorcist—and the craft and care that goes into Waxwork's vinyl reissues of great horror soundtracks. Watch Hausu before 30 November 2022, tag your review with “waxwork”, and you're in the draw to win a copy of the brand new soundtrack to the 1977 horror-fantasy classic. Plus: never use a ouija board in your own home, the original hot priest, the feminist horror of Black Christmas, psychiatry versus spirituality in 1970s America, the curse of being a single mom, finding your tribe, stealing White Zombie cassettes, hanging out with Glenn Danzig, building a record plant and shooting your shot, the genius of horror-soundtrack composers, and William Friedkin is a boss. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode; Milo's “movies that have the craziest last 15 or 20 minutes”, Mosquitodragon's “Elevated Horror” is nothing new”, Andre de Nervaux's “You're not the same person once the film has finished”. Waxwork Records. Reviews of Tetsuo: The Iron Man by Hoyden42, Alee55, Black Christmas by Alex, Mag, The Exorcist by Lucy, Matt Brown, Hausu by Ayo Edebiri. Credits: This episode was recorded in New Orleans, Auckland and Pennsylvania, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production.

This week Mia and Mitchell discuss their growing watchlists including Banshees of Inisherin, Aftersun and Black Adam. They also debate the importance of having a movie posters in your Zoom backdrop. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists and discuss banning space trucking and nerdy record store dweebs. Also Mia name-drops talking with Barry Koeghan like a boss. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Soph's list of Blu-Rays Mitchell owns but has never watched Clint Worthington, Katie Walsh, and Modern Lights' Banshees of Inisherin reviews Brian Tallerico, Paul Oyama, Rafa Sales Ross, Josie Marie, and Ella Kemp's Aftersun reviews Matt Goldberg and Chris Aguilar's Black Adam reviews Justmiaslife's Ticket to Paradise review Josh Larsen and Darren Carver-Balsiger's Decision to Leave reviews Slim's Halloween Ends review Hope's TÁR review Tripp Burton's A Heart in Winter review Angel's Friday the 13th review Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Delaware and LA, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

“It's so fun to be bad.” Spooky season continues with filmmaker Ana Lily Amirpour, who talks to Gemma and Slim about her four favorite films—American Psycho, Death Becomes Her, Gremlins, The NeverEnding Story—and the makings of her latest feature Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon and her episode of Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. Plus: how Ana Lily got Keanu Reeves to sport a ‘stache (and why he paid for his own wig in The Bad Batch), the saddest scene in all of cinema history, the deep and psychedelic qualities of Everything Everywhere All at Once, crushing on Atreyu, how to care for your psychic health when you are a filmmaker, how Mary Harron nailed her American Psycho adaptation, the story behind the gorgeous poster for A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Gemma's love for Kate Micucci, Slim's love for Kate Hudson, Ana Lily's love for hard lighting, why we've been watching movies all wrong, the intelligence of comedians, making sure there are snacks in the story, walking red carpets with your dog, the genius of Robert Zemeckis, peak Rossellini, and is Gizmo a symbol of consumerism or cinephile pin-up? #hopefordweebs Credits: This episode was recorded in Los Angeles, Auckland and Pennsylvania, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. Lists & Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode. Rachel's “Movies I wanna show my kids”. Yazz's “When you're feeling a little lost”. Josiah's “The filmbro watchlist” (aka the gaslighter's bible). Etsy's “red flag for men, white flag for women”. Cult Girls - Jack's interview with Guinevere Turner Reviews of The NeverEnding Story by Danny, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon by Jon Williams, Gremlins by Willow McLay.

This week Mia and slim discuss their growing watchlists including Decision to Leave, Halloween Ends, and Till. Mia also coins a new terrible phrase for a certain type of scary movie; “Hole Horror”. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists and discuss banning creep jocks and re-animating the dead. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Mitchell and Andy's Decision to Leave reviews Robert Daniels' Till review KK Slider's Triangle of Sadness review Ev's Hellraiser review Jack and Mitchell's Marcel the Shell With Shoes On reviews Diegoberto's Smile review Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and LA, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

This week, spooky season continues so we picked up The Black Phone and called in a sinister filmmaker known for raising hell. Writer and director Scott Derrickson talks to Gemma and Slim about growing up at the drive-in, and how his four favorite films (Poltergeist, Suspiria, Carrie and I Saw the Devil) have influenced his filmmaking career. Plus: that Sinister jump-scare, being too scared to go on ghost hunts, learning about horror films from episodes of Community and The Simpsons, how Poltergeist is Spielberg's raciest story, why the first act of Suspiria is the best cinema ever made, why the last act of Carrie is the best cinema ever made, the Letterboxd community's thirst for Ethan Hawke as a serial killer, America's problem with revenge (and Korea's answer to it). Credits: This episode was recorded in Los Angeles and Pennsylvania, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode. Forbes' article “What Is The Scariest Movie Ever?”. Reviews of Poltergeist by Willow Maclay; Suspiria by Proftonks; The Black Phone by jude!, ZaraGwen, abbie and alex; Carrie by Noah and Lil Jake; I Saw the Devil by Supreme Lemon and james

This week Mitchell and slim discuss their growing watchlists including Triangle of Sadness, TÁR, and Hellraiser. Mitchell also discusses who would play them in their Dover, Delaware biopic. After a quick look back at recent releases and community reviews, they shuffle their watchlists and discuss banning vampiric movie-goers and depressing morning movie viewings. Weekend Watchlist – Updated Weekly list > movies mentioned in this episode. Letterboxd reviews and links mentioned: Transcripts of podcast episodes available Flynn, Cory, and Joe's Triangle of Sadness reviews Mia and Brian's TÁR reviews Liz's Hellraiser review Bianca's Blonde review Kaden's Smile review Ismael's Deep Red review Kayla's Poltergeist review Zacky's Marcel the Shell with Shoes On review Georgia Carson's Vanilla Sky review Jack's Top 50 of 2022 list Credits: This episode was recorded in Philadelphia and Delware, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘IZON' by Trent Walton.

It is spooky season and our first Hallowe'en month guest is X and Pearl writer-director and cinema devotee Ti West, who joins hosts Gemma and Slim to talk about four films that influenced his movie-making career: Bad Taste, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Two-Lane Blacktop, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. We also attempt to squeeze Ti for details on MaXXXine, and he tells us some Pearl tales, including how that final shot came about. Plus: being a Hollywood outsider, the movies that give us permission to be filmmakers, our demands for a Pearl-trilogy theme park, Ti's defence of Spielberg's West Side Story, rubbing shoulders with Peter Jackson, the best moment in cinema ever that involves Indiana Jones, the greatest tagline in cinema ever, why Gemma is obsessed with maggots, and what made Slim cry this week. Credits: This episode was recorded in Auckland, Los Angeles and Pennsylvania, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Brian Formo. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Art by Samm. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker. The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; Andrea's movies that got us into movies list; Wesley's The Basics of Cinema Starter Pack; Gemma's Maggots in Movies list and Holli's “nothing happens” yeah but the vibes. Reviews of Raiders of the Lost Ark by Naughty aka Juli Norwood, Ciara, Josh Larsen; Janica's Two-Lane Blacktop review. Cinemonster's Hoop-tober challenge.