Podcasts about film discussions

The A24 Rocks crew finally gets to the namesake of their podcast, Sofia Coppola's On The Rocks (said in a whisper) starring Rashida Jones, Bill Murray, and Marlon Wayans. Rashida Jones plays Laura, a new mom and author with an eccentric dad named Felix, and a husband named Dean who is getting his start-up off the ground. One strange move by Dean leads Laura down a path of suspecting Dean is cheating on her, and father Felix is there to investigate a possible trail of bread crumbs Dean is leaving. How does On The Rocks compare to Sofia Coppola's previous works? Caution: movie spoilers. Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otrIntro- 0:00 to 3:19.Film Discussion- 3:19 to 54:08.Film Ratings/Outro- 54:08 to End.

The A24 Rocks crew delves further into the Alex Garland universe, continuing their reviews of the 28 "Blank" Later series. This time, it's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple starring Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman, and Jack O'Connell. We left off at the end of 28 Years Later with Spike finding a gang of Jimmy's, and quickly learning in The Bone Temple that they're a sadistic group of Satanic hounds. Meanwhile, Dr. Kelson tests his vaccine on the tripod. Where will the A24 Rocks crew rate The Bone Temple in the series? Does it live up to its predecessors? Caution: movie spoilers.Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otrIntro- 0:00 to 1:30.Film Discussion- 1:30 to 1:06:31.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:06:31 to End.

Oscar and Carl continue “VS Month” and set their sights on the Pixar classic A Bug's Life.A Bug's Life follows Flik as he tries to recruit a bug PMC to help defeat the invaders. We follow along as they attempt to weaponize fear against the enemy. Not only are we trying to figure out who would watch this, but also whether this or Antz is better.It's A Bug's Life… but why! That's the hour.If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

As we continue our trek through the lost year of 2020, the A24 Rocks crew reviews their fourth A24 documentary: Boys State. This documentary covers a group of 1,100 teenage boys creating a mock government in Austin, Texas. The prestigious camp has previously hosted politicians and politco personalities such as Dick Cheney, Cory Booker, Bill Clinton, and Rush Limbaugh. The difference between those people and the teenagers featured in this film, though, is that these teenagers are living in a post 2016 election world. The effect Donald Trump and social media has had on these teenagers is ever-so evident. The documentary centers around four kids fighting to get elected in this make believe government. What will the A24 Rocks crew have to say about this piece of societal commentary? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:42.Film Discussion- 3:42 to 1:03:54.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:03:54 to End. Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otr

It's “VS” month, and instead of doing “guy vs. other guy,” we've decided to do “movie vs. a kind-of-similar movie” month!We're starting with the only two ant-based movies: Antz and A Bug's Life, kicking things off with Woody Allen's DreamWorks Antz.Antz follows Z, basically Woody Allen if he were an ant, as he accidentally sparks a revolution.Which one is better? It's probably A Bug's Life.If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

And WE'RE BACK! The A24 on the Rocks crew goes back to the year we'd all like to forget... 2020. Due to the Covid 19 Lockdown, there were only three films distributed by A24 in 2020, and the first one was First Cow. Directed by Kelly Reichardt, First Cow is about two men named Otis Figowitz and King Lu trying to hustle in 1820s Oregon. When Otis and King Lu figure out the Chief Factor have a cow, they decide to pull of a cow milking heist to make buttermilk biscuits. Some said this period piece was one of the top 10 films of the 2020 year of movies, does the A24 rocks crew agree? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:56.Film Discussion- 1:56 to 1:02:28.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:02:28 to End. Buy us a coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otr

This Month Oscar and Carl watch some fun movies and want to talk about them!!!!Here is what we watched this month:Zoom Month RankingsProject Hail MaryZootopia 2No Other ChoiceKramer v KramerWuthering HeightsWhale Shark JackHalf of SupermanThe DramaIf you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

In this week's episode of Who Would Watch This, we continue the Month of Zoom, our most popular tradition.This Zoom and Skype based movie is the one that started it all: Unfriended.A group of teens are haunted through Skype by their former classmate, who took her own life due to their actions.Oscar and Carl watch this modern masterpiece and ask, who would watch this?If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

In this episode, host Andrew Hunter Scholey reached out to his old friend Randell Neudorf to discuss "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" (2026), a documentary about the legendary radio station. They discuss growing up in Brampton, Ontario, having the station serve as a constant influence in regards to musical taste, and how they consume art well into adulthood.Among Bands/Songs discussed.. hHead - "Collide"HaydenNine Inch NailsThe InbredsMaterial Issue - "Valerie Loves Me"Teenage HeadThe Diodes - "Tired of Waking Up Tired"Billy Bragg - "A New England"Lisa Germano - "The Dresses Song"Lisa Gerrard/Dead Can DanceAdorable -"Homeboy"The Ramones - "Pet Semetary"And a huge rant about The Velvet UndergroundRandell's LinksInstagram @randell.neudorf (art) @oldreverendrandell (current music)And general website: randellneudorf.com

In this "Ethical Article," Alex Woodson reviews Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-winning film "One Battle After Another." He discusses gender roles, white supremacy, and the motivations of revolutionaries. To read this article, please go to: https://carnegiecouncil.co/ethics-on-film-one-battle

This week Oscar and Carl discuss this year's Academy awards!If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

This episode, Colin Everett asked Hunter if they could do the classic SCTV sketch, "Garth & Gord & Fiona & Alice" (1982). Hunter said sure, so this episode is about that (and jobs! Lots of jobs!) But naturally they talk a lot about SCTV itself, its legacy, and where that legacy stands now. They also talk about the film the sketch is based on-- "Goin' Down The Road"-- which surprisingly has not been covered on this show before. Ummmm, what else.... They talk real Maritime Canadian history, specifically the "maritime migration", which occurred in the '60s, which influenced the film, which influenced the sketch. It all ties together. And Colin talks some about being from Moncton.

Welcome and/or Welcome back to Tina's Tea Podcast! - For Real Film Lovers -This episode, I am joined on the pod by my brother Ant, discussing one of the latest films we've seen in theaters, the 2026 American slasher film, Scream 7.Full disclosure, I always set out to boycott seeing this film in theaters, mainly due to Melissa Barrera getting fired for simply posting support for Palestine on social media, but also, because Jenna Ortega decided to leave soon after, then to top it off, the original hired director, Christopher Landon, proceeded to exit the project, because the film "no longer existed" after Melissa Barrera's firing. I myself, happen to agree. I had a feeling this film would be a complete dumpster fire.Now, since my brother decided on forcing me to see this monstrosity in theaters, I decided on not using my own money to pay. I was determined to stick to my goal, continuing to boycott this film's release in some way, so I paid using some of my saved AMC A-List Stubs Member points! I know, genius right?So, in the end, and for the record, I will not have assisted the film, Scream 7, monetarily in any way. Free Palestine.Please enjoy this episode, and tune into the next episode in the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominee Review & Discussion Marathon line-up, here on Tina's Tea Podcast!Follow @tinasteapodcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & Letterboxd.

What's the most you've ever lost on a podcast? Erm I mean coin toss! We're back to talk about the Coen brothers once again, with their 2007 neo-western/crime-thriller adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel 'No Country for Old Men'. This film takes a simple game of cat-and-mouse between anti-hero and villain and turns into a strangely poetic tale about morality and the passage of time. A critical, commercial, and award-winning success upon release, it is often (rightfully) cited as one of the greatest modern films.TIMELINEIntro/General Discussion 0.00 - 7:15First Attempt at Film Discussion 7:15 - 10:30Brief Discussion on One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme 10:30 - 17:33No Country for Old Men 17:33 - 1:50.13Alex's Recommendation/Outro 1:50.13 - EndLike what you hear? Subscribe to the show, and maybe leave us a rating or review. If you're interested in following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok ⁠you can join us here.No Country for Old MenDirected by Joel and Ethan CoenJosh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Kelly Macdonald, Woody Harrelson

Welcome back to the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominee Marathon here on Tina's Tea!This episode I am joined by my mom again, as we review and discuss the 2025 Norwegian drama film, Sentimental value!Sentimental Value is directed by Joachim Trier, who co-wrote it with Eskil Vogt.This is the fourth of the 10 2026 Oscar best picture nominees we will watch and discuss here on the podcast.Enjoy ;)Trigger warning - Discussion of suicide

In this episode, James Thornton returns to discuss "The Girl Who Cried Pearls" (2025). Not only is this an amazing piece of animation, it is also nominated for Best Animated Short at the upcoming Academy Awards. They discuss the previous work of Clyde Henry Productions out of Montreal, the creative process behind the film, and a little about their own views on the Oscars and making art in general.

Welcome back to the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominee Marathon here on Tina's Tea!This episode I am joined by my mom again, as we review and discuss the American period drama, Train Dreams!Train Dreams is directed by Clint Bentley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Kwedar, based on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson.This is the third of the 10 2026 Oscar best picture nominees we will watch and discuss here on the podcast.Enjoy ;)

It's Old Month! You know what that means… films from the 1970s, because any older and it starts to get a bit dicey. To kick things off, we're doing Bedknobs and Broomsticks!Angela Lansbury plays a witch during World War (2) who suddenly has to look after three kids. Naturally, she immediately takes them to London to track down her magic teacher, before everyone gets swept up in some magical nonsense and ends up stopping a few Nazis along the way.Oscar and Carl watch this classic to figure out who would watch this.If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.com Find us through: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/ TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthis Letterboxd: Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/ More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis

Ryan's #1 movie of 2025 failed to make Robert's list, but maybe it's just because Robert didn't watch it until 2026. How does Robert feel about Better Man?

In this episode of Movie Shelf, hosts Heather and Cory discuss the new Anaconda movie featuring Jack Black and Paul Rudd. They delve into the plot, character dynamics, and their personal likes and dislikes about the film. The conversation also explores the theme of movies within movies, highlighting Jack Black's unique style. Additionally, they preview upcoming movie releases and conclude with a fun bacon connection segment.Bacon Reminder:Connect Kevin James to Steve Zahn.

Seven deadly sins to celebrate five lively years of the pod! Loudly defaming Kevin Spacey and Brad Pitt, and calling into question the need for an Americanized Squid Games? David Fincher in the pocket of Big Slop (Netflix)? Lengthy pit stops to discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Epstein conspiracies. Send us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Welcome back to the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominee Marathon here on Tina's Tea!This episode I am joined by my mom again, as we review and discuss the American gothic science fiction drama, Frankenstein! This is the second of the 10 2026 Oscar best picture nominees we will watch and discuss here on the podcast.The film follows the life of Frankenstein, an egotistical scientist whose experiment in creating new life results in dangerous consequences.

Welcome to the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominee Marathon here on Tina's Tea!This episode I am joined by my mom, Luisa, as we review and discuss the black comedy Bugonia, the first of the 10 2026 Oscar best picture nominees we will watch together and discuss here on podcast.Bugonia follows two young men who kidnap a powerful CEO, suspecting that she is secretly an alien who wants to destroy earth. Spoiler alert, and trigger warning, as we discuss topics such as suicide, and childhood sexual assault.

In this episode, Andrew Hunter Scholey and Melissa Jean Miller discuss "Paying For It" (2024): the Sook-Yin Lee directed adaptation of Chester Brown's memoir of the same name. They discuss how it works overall as an adaption, Sook-Yin Lee's other directorial efforts, and how the film tackles its controversial subject matter.

Did anyone else watch this in 8th grade science or was it just us? Send us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

In this final episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas Law reflect on what the show became over three years and 250-plus episodes, and why ending it now feels like the right move. They talk about the grind of weekly reviews, the fun of theme months, the lessons they're carrying forward, and how the best parts of this podcast will live on through Geek Freaks and what's next for the network. Thomas also shares where Sick Burn is headed, why the message matters more than the metrics, and how storytelling and vulnerability have become a core part of the work. Timestamps and Topics 00:06 – Welcome in, and why this is the final episode of Challenge Accepted 00:54 – Ending on a high, not because of listeners or quality 01:21 – Other commitments, new projects, and Thomas balancing a newborn 02:48 – We're not disappearing, we're shifting the energy somewhere else 03:28 – Looking back: 3 years, 250-plus episodes, weekly challenges and reviews 04:15 – The "three episodes a week" stretch and the Ahsoka grind 04:31 – Avatar episode-by-episode was the definition of podcast marathoning 05:01 – Theme months: Nolan Month, A24 Month, and expanding the watchlist 05:43 – "Prestige" and "Ex Machina" as challenge wins and rewatches 06:13 – Revisiting favorites through each other's eyes (Hook, Big Fish) 07:19 – Special guests, community moments, and what we learned from collaborations 08:48 – Building something "really special" and what made it work 09:06 – The biggest lesson: authenticity and being the brand 10:00 – Confidence on camera, anxiety, and learning to be vulnerable 12:13 – Using analytics without losing yourself, pushing past imposter syndrome 13:48 – Why disagreements made some of the best episodes (Dune: Part Two) 15:12 – Podcasting as a space for real conversation, not just hot takes 16:55 – Learning to talk about craft: music, tone shifts, and deeper analysis 19:09 – Thomas on Sick Burn: adversity, healing, and the message moving forward 22:16 – How Frank and Thomas linked up, Joystick Show roots, and what's next 23:22 – The reality of growing an indie network, and why it keeps evolving 26:13 – Geek Freaks goals: authenticity, bigger discussions, and themed episodes 31:14 – Cleaning up old feeds, early audio memories, and advice to new podcasters 33:04 – Farewell, the archive stays up, and the classic sign-off Key Takeaways Ending a show can be a positive move when it protects the quality and the friendship behind it. Challenge Accepted worked because it pushed both hosts to try new genres, new formats, and new levels of honesty. Theme months were a cheat code for discovery, and a reminder that structure can actually spark creativity. The best media conversations go past "this rules" or "this sucks" and dig into the why. Being yourself on mic and on camera is not optional anymore if you want longevity. Analytics can be useful when they guide you toward what the audience wants more of, without forcing you to fake a persona. Sick Burn is built around resilience and real stories, with growth measured by impact as much as numbers. The spirit of Challenge Accepted will continue through Geek Freaks and the broader network's next wave. Quotes "We figured it's best to put this away on a high than it is to struggle with scheduling." "It would be a disservice to everybody listening if we couldn't put the same time, energy and effort into this show." "The brand is me, essentially." "I should just trust being myself." "They need to be talked about if you actually want to get to what really happened." "We'll be here, just in a different way. Come find us." Call to Action If you've been with us for one episode or all 250-plus, thank you. Subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review if this show ever made your week a little better, and share this finale with a friend who needs a good podcast sendoff. Use #ChallengeAcceptedPodcast when you post about the episode. Links and Resources All news discussed on our podcasts comes from the Geek Freaks Podcast website (link below). Follow Us Sick Burn: https://www.sickburnpodcast.com/  Geek Freaks Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Listener Questions Got a movie or show you want us to cover on the next chapter of what we're building? Send your recommendations, challenges, and thoughts to: ChallengeAcceptedgfx@gmail.com Links: GeekFreaksPodcast.com Apple Podcast tags: Challenge Accepted, Geek Freaks, Geek Freaks Network, Movie Reviews, TV Reviews, Pop Culture, Geek Culture, Streaming TV, Film Discussion, Podcasting, A24, Christopher Nolan, Star Wars, Marvel, Stranger Things, Avatar The Last Airbender, Mental Health, Sick Burn

Continuing "movies we watched in school" month with this BANGER of a movie musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Send us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

The year is 1992, the film is Bob Roberts... a political mockumentary satire. The director, first-time filmmaker (and star) Tim Robbins. And it's also the first film role for a lovable gent named Jack Black. We dig into the parallels between Bob Roberts and present day American politics and consider the right wing folk songs that were, at one point, comedic in their absurdity. Plus, we get into it with the MouthGarf Report, and play a nice round of I See What You Did There.Additional Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Robertshttps://www.cracked.com/article_40869_when-tim-robbins-tried-and-failed-to-be-the-most-controversial-snl-host.htmlPlease give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Attempt at Time Travel

In this penultimate, special episode of Stabby Stabby, the boys are joined by old friend Moleman to finally tackle a movie we've referenced, revered, and maybe been a little afraid to cover for years: JAWS.With eviction looming, there's time for one last VHS to pop into the VCR. What follows is a deep dive into a movie that has loomed large over everything we love about horror and film.Will the boys make it out of the molehole? Is the surface finally calling? Most importantly, thank you — our intrepid podcast audience — for sticking with us all these years. Your support, your messages, and your patience with our insanity have meant everything. One more stop after this: the Hugo Awards. Then… we wrap it up.We made this decision to concentrate our time and efforts on our new project: Greg's Cryptid Corner! If you enjoy hanging out with us, subscribe to that show and join us as we discuss cryptids, folktales, aliens, hauntings, and whatever else Greg decides to teach us. And for movie fans, the spirit of Stabby Stabby will live on in Greg's Cryptid Corner as we intend to continue doing movie breakdowns for that show's growing Patreon community.We love you all. Thanks so much for joining us. Greg's Cryptid Corner: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500462GCC on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GregsCryptidCornerWebsite: https://www.stabbypod.com Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/stabbystabby Instagram:  @stabbypod  https://www.instagram.com/stabbypod/ Letterboxd:   https://boxd.it/dp1ACSend us a textSend us a text

Reminiscing about watching this movie in 7th grade life science on the roll out tv. Celebrating the films shown to us in school this month, starting with the obvious icon Osmosis Jones, a 2001 animated-live-action blend about Chris Rock fighting crime inside Bill Murray. Send us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Pod People, it's a new year! The horrors persist, but so do we. We hope 2026 is off to a great start for you, and if it isn't, perhaps a new episode will help to soothe the soul? In this episode, we discuss Vic Effects, an indie psychological horror film that's currently making the rounds at film festivals! We were lucky enough to receive a screener from writer and director Chris Shern, and friend-of-the-pod Katelin Stack plays The Woman in it. Since this film isn't widely distributed yet, no big spoilers, but we still have a hearty conversation about foley artistry, that trippy moment when art and reality blur, DIY horror, meta storytelling, and obsession. We also talk about some of the films that are premiering at Sundance Film Festival, which we'll be attending later this month. And you better believe you'll get a full report of that trip on a future episode. PS - This episode was recorded prior to the new year, so there are discussions of the holidays and December, and why does it already feel like it's been three months since then?Twitter - @HorrorMarginsFacebook - @HorrorInTheMarginsPodcastInstagram - @horrorinthemarginsTikTok - @horrorinthemarginsIf there's a movie you'd like us to review or a creator you'd like us to interview, send us an email at horrorinthemargins@gmail.com. We're happy to consider your suggestions. Stay spooky, Pod People. Podcast intro - Music by The_Mountain from PixabayPodcast outro - Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay

Susan and Diana, and they go all in on The Devil Wears Prada with a feminist lens. From Miranda Priestly as “boss goals” vs “system survivor,” to Andy's relationships cracking under the weight of ambition, this conversation gets real about emotional labor, workplace expectations, and how often women are judged no matter what choice they make. They also hit the fashion industry angle, body standards, and why this movie still lands so hard when you've lived any version of that job life.Content note: adult language.00:00 Welcome back, short staffed energy, and what kind of week this has been01:02 What we're drinking tonight (peppermint tea, Diet Coke survival mode)02:43 Real life updates and the chaos of trying to keep everything moving07:49 Starting the review: why The Devil Wears Prada counts here anyway08:19 Quick recap setup and first reactions09:15 First impressions, why the movie hits, and the “Princess Diaries vibes” moment10:45 Sequel talk, expectations, and why they picked this one right now13:16 Question 1: feminism and power, and whether Miranda is empowerment or compromise17:08 The “what if Miranda were a man?” reframing and how perception changes18:55 Question 2: relationships, ambition, and the way success gets treated differently27:50 Real world workplace story time: dress codes, sexism, and standing your ground35:41 Question 3: emotional labor, invisible work, and the assistant grind37:17 The scene that humanizes Miranda, plus the cost of choosing work every time43:29 Final question: is the fashion industry empowering, exploitative, or both?48:50 How this connects to leadership roles in education and who gets pushed where52:55 The vote: does it belong in the Hall of Fame?53:35 Sequel nerves and closing thoughtsThe movie still resonates because it nails the real tradeoffs of chasing a career goal, especially when the system was not built with you in mind.Miranda can read as both a villain and a mirror for what “power” looks like when women are expected to be perfect and soft at the same time.Andy's relationship storyline becomes a bigger conversation about how women's ambition gets treated like a problem to solve.Emotional labor is everywhere in this story, from anticipating needs to managing pressure while being judged for how you react to it.The fashion world in the film feels like both empowerment and control, especially around appearance and “fitting the part.”A lot of the conversation comes back to the same theme: women get punished for choices that would be praised in men.“Does Miranda represent empowerment, or does she reflect the compromises a woman makes within the patriarchal system?”“Damned if you do, damned if you don't.”“You can fire me, but then I'm just going to sue you.”“Miranda wants a steak at 9 a.m.”“Thank you for making me watch it… your girls fired up about it.”If you enjoyed this one, make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next review. Leave a rating and a quick review, it helps more than you think. Share the episode and tag us with #DisneyMomsGoneWrong.GeekFreaksPodcast.com is our source for any news we reference on the show. All links are listed at the end of these notes.Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastGot a movie you want us to cover, or a hot take you want us to react to? Send it to us in a DM on Instagram or Threads, and we'll add it to the list.The Devil Wears Prada, Disney Moms Gone Wrong, Movie Review, Feminism, Women In Leadership, Workplace Culture, Emotional Labor, Fashion Industry, Pop Culture Podcast, Film Discussion, Motherhood, Career and AmbitionTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags

Find the 9 Points Rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our review of Avatar: The Way of Water here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-12-29T20_39_12-08_00 In this episode, hosts Maverick and Avalon delve into the third installment of the Avatar series, Fire and Ash. They discuss their initial impressions, character developments, and the overarching themes of grief, family, and environmentalism. The conversation highlights the film's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in storytelling and character arcs, while also addressing the portrayal of villains and the visual spectacle that James Cameron is known for. They discuss the significance of family loyalty, environmentalism, and the complexities of characters like Spider, who struggles with identity and consistency. The conversation highlights the film's exploration of faith and the overarching themes of human greed versus nature, while also critiquing character arcs and emotional engagement.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash' Review10:46 Opening Scene16:21 Jake Sully27:53 Miles Quaritch & Other Villains37:57 Tension & Stakes43:49 Themes & Messages48:30 Miles 'Spider' Socorro55:33 Neytiri59:26 Lo'ak1:04:28 Kiri1:09:18 Lasting Impact#avatar #fireandash #jakesully #milesquaritch #spider #neytiri #loak #kiri #tuk #film #filmreview #pandora #alostplot #avatarfireandash #fantasy

Find the 9 Points Rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our review of Avatar: The Way of Water here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-12-29T20_39_12-08_00 In this episode, hosts Maverick and Avalon delve into the third installment of the Avatar series, Fire and Ash. They discuss their initial impressions, character developments, and the overarching themes of grief, family, and environmentalism. The conversation highlights the film's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in storytelling and character arcs, while also addressing the portrayal of villains and the visual spectacle that James Cameron is known for. They discuss the significance of family loyalty, environmentalism, and the complexities of characters like Spider, who struggles with identity and consistency. The conversation highlights the film's exploration of faith and the overarching themes of human greed versus nature, while also critiquing character arcs and emotional engagement.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash' Review10:46 Opening Scene16:21 Jake Sully27:53 Miles Quaritch & Other Villains37:57 Tension & Stakes43:49 Themes & Messages48:30 Miles 'Spider' Socorro55:33 Neytiri59:26 Lo'ak1:04:28 Kiri1:09:18 Lasting Impact#avatar #fireandash #jakesully #milesquaritch #spider #neytiri #loak #kiri #tuk #film #filmreview #pandora #alostplot #avatarfireandash #fantasy

Unccccuuuutttttt Jaaaaahhhhhhmmmmms. In our final review of the 2019 year of A24, the A24 Rocks crew has finally reached The Safdie Brothers' gambling New York City anxiety rollercoaster Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Lakeith Stanfield, and Kevin Garnett. Uncut Gems is about a gambling addict named Howard who owns a gem shop in New York City's diamond district. When Howard imports an Ethiopian black opal and shows it to basketball HOFer Kevin Garnett, the black opal takes on a life of its own. Howard owes money around town, though, and specifically to his brother Arno whose goons are chasing Howard to his kids high school play. In the 96th film of their A24 journey, and the final film of the 2010 decade of A24, what will these film reviewers think of Uncut Gems? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:11.Film Discussion- 4:11 to 1:31:20.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:31:20 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-January 7th- The 2019 A24 Oscars.Junary 14th- Our Top 10 Best and Worst A24 Films from 2013-2019.

Get ready to travel back to Pandora for round two my blue bitchezSend us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

For the holiday celebration this year, these cinema lovers rewind to 1999 and review the crime-comedy Go starring Sarah Polly, Katie Holmes, William Fitchner, Jay Mohr, Timothy Olyphant, and Scott Wolf. These film reviewers invite on Lamb, who rented out a movie theatre this past year and imported the film reel for "Go." In this triptych tale, Ronna needs to make her rent... and that's all you need to know. Is "Go" a Christmas film, and how has it aged 26 years later? Fire up that shoesaw. Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 2:06.Film Discussion- 2:06 to 1:00:03.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:00:03 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-12/24- Uncut Gems.1/7- The 2019 A24 Oscars.

Roxxanne Shelaby is a Southern California–based performer, teacher, and producer whose work is rooted in her Lebanese/Brazilian heritage and a lifelong immersion in Egyptian Style Oriental Dance. Raised in her family's legendary nightclubs, Fez and Cascades, she grew up surrounded by live Middle Eastern music and dance, learning directly from iconic artists such as Feiruz Aram, Marie Silva, Sahra C. Kent, and members of Egypt's Komeya Troupe. Roxxanne began performing at age five and professionally at sixteen at the request of Farida Fahmy, later studying with masters including Mahmoud Reda, Fifi Abdo, Aida Nour, and Ahmed Hussein. She spent 11 years performing with and serving as Assistant Director of Sahra C. Kent's Ya Amar! Middle Eastern Dance Company, appearing in major U.S. festivals and international performances. Beyond performing, Roxxanne produces the showcases with live Arabic music, teaches internationally, and is the producer/director of the acclaimed Fez Documentary, preserving the history of belly dance on the U.S. West Coast while honoring its pioneering artists.In this episode you will learn about:- The story of The Fez club in Hollywood and why it changed belly dance history forever- The surprising origin story of the Maya movement term and the dancer it was named after- The journey from “this should be a book” to creating a 90-minute documentary against all odds- The loss of long-form performance and what modern dancers are missing because of it- Why watching other dancers perform is as important as performing yourselfShow Notes to this episode:Find Roxxanne Shelaby on Instagram, Youtube and website. For more information and purchase options, please visit The Fez Documentary website: www.TheFezDoc.comDetails and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

On the second from last film review for the 2019 year of A24, these A24 film reviewers discuss the 2019 horror-comedy In Fabric, written and directed by Peter Strickland. In Fabric starts with a woman named Sheila Woolchapel (portrayed by Marianne Jean-Baptiste) who works as a bank teller at a British bank. She is a single middle-aged lady with a dismissive son, and one day, she scores a date with a man. To dress up for her date, she decides to buy a red dress at Dentley & Soper's, and this red dress takes on a life of its own. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 5:14.Film Discussion- 5:14 to 1:18:54.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:18:54 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-December 17th- Go.December 24th- Uncut Gems.January 7th- The 2019 A24 Oscars.January 14th- Our Top 10 Best and Worst Films from the 2013-2019 years of A24.

We break down the Illini's 1-0 start to B1G play with a win on the road in Columbus, preview the ranked matchup with Nebraska on Saturday, go around the B1G, and more. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!Follow our Social Media Accounts:MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/- http://www.X.com/PodcastIllini- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast- http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast- https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast- http://www.X.com/EthanCarterSW- http://www.X.com/tbramleyibp- https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D**We do NOT own the rights to the introduction video music** - MUSIC BY VLAD GLUSCHENKO (After a While)

Zach Cregger's "Weapons" was one of the biggest movies of 2025 and is currently making an award season run. But what was it about this movie that got to audiences? JLB breaks it all down!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the A24 on the Rocks podcast, these film reviewers review the third Trey Edward Shults film in the A24 catalog: Waves starring Kelvin Harrison Jr and Taylor Russell. Waves focuses on an African-American family in southern Florida tackling themes such as family trauma, forgiveness, toxic masculinity, and race in America. It's unique storytelling structure has divided some critics, but has been complimented by other reviewers as a unique tale. Where will the A24 Rocks crew land? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:28.Film Discussion- 3:28 to 1:24:20.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:24:20 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-December 3rd- Gummo.December 10th- In Fabric.December 17th- Go.December 24th- Uncut Gems.

The A24 Rocks crew goes back to Jane Schoenbrun's debut film, the psychological horror movie We're All Going to the World's Fair. When Casey participates in an online World's Fair Challenge, she starts to see disturbing changes in herself. A middle-aged man named JLB watches her videos and reaches out to her. Is Casey actually experiencing changes from the World's Fair Challenge, or is it all an MMORPG? Kevin talks about his day's playing World of Warcraft, and these film reviewers talk about the horrifying phenomenon of Slenderman.Intro- 0:00 to 2:54.Creepypasta discussion- 2:54 to 7:19.Film Discussion- 7:19 to 58:40.Film Ratings/Outro- 58:40 to End.

Content warning for this episode: the movie Showgirls is rated NC-17 and includes nudity, depictions of sex, sex work, and on a more triggering note, graphic depictions of sexual assault, violence, and rape. Please listen at your own discretion. Links mentioned:Metrosexual by AmanditititaAlyssa Edward Speaks on Tom Hanks John Early, Cole Escola, Kate Berlant recreate audition scene Send us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

The Kill Team is a 2019 "war" drama starring Nat Wolff and Alexander Skarsgaard that is a based on a true story of the war crimes of a U.S. military platoon in Afghanistan. Nat Wolff portrays U.S. Army member Andrew Briggman who joined the military believing he would serve his country valiantly. But soon after Sergeant Deeks (portrayed by Alexander Skarsgaard) takes over as leader of his platoon, Briggman realizes that the mission they're on is not valiant whatsoever. Writer and Director Dan Krauss also directed the 2013 documentary of the same name. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 2:04.War on Terror Discussion- 2:04 to 16:28.Film Discussion- 16:28 to 1:02:29.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:02:29 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-November 19th- We're All Going to the World's Fair.November 26th- Waves.December 3rd- Gummo.December 10th- In Fabric.

CORRECTION: I say Minnie Driver was married to Tom Cruise and I MEANT TO SAY Mimi Rogers! Sorry to accuse you of scientology Minnie. Putting on our mardi gras masks and edging to the beautiful lighting in this film this week. Delve into the conspiracies at your own discretion. Framed  Movie GameGooning Article in Harper's Magazine by Daniel KolitzYouTube video essay I recommend about Tom Cruise and Scientology by NOT THE GOOD GIRLAbother wonderful YouTube video essay about Eyes Wide Shut  by Broey DeschenelSend us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

It's a spooky good time on this week's 3 Geeks Podcast!

Content Warnings For This Episode Include: sexual assault, abuse, sexual trauma, childhood sexual abuse, body horror, please listen at your own caution! Links mentioned in the episode:Ryan's Cosplay InstagramMovie Grid GameJanelle Monae Can Travel Through Time? Knight of the Seven Kingdoms TrailerDie My Love Clip (Jennifer Lawrence) Send us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

After watching Rosemary's Baby and The Faculty, Paul is sure that watching this movie for children will be a nice respite for him in Spooky October. Right? Right?!You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threads (@ThatAgedWell)!SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT!VISIT OUR DASHERY STORE FOR THAT AGED WELL MERCH!Wanna rate and review? HERE YOU GO!Hosts: Paul Caiola & Erika VillalbaProducer & Editor: Paul CaiolaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HoTP (husband of the pod) Hank steps in for a traveling Emily this week and we discuss Stephen King's one attempt at directing a motion picture. Follow Hank on letterboxdSend us a textSWAMP stuff:TikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialYouTubeDara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: theswamppod@gmail.com