Podcast Episodes

"Bring Her Back," "Mountainhead," "Pi"

Season 1 Episode 443

A24 has a new horror movie out, from the guys who gave you "Talk To Me," but this time they've got Sally Hawkins, with "Bring Her Back." Then we talk about the HBO movie "Mountainhead," from Jesse A…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

"Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning," "Friendship," 2025 Cannes Wrapup

Season 1 Episode 442

Grierson is back from Cannes! He tells us all about what it was like, the best and movies he saw, what it's like to be an American in Europe right now. Then we have some pretty big movies to discuss.…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

People Still Read Books: Will Leitch's "Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride"

Season 1 Episode 441

Will's new novel, "Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride," is out Tuesday, May 20. You can buy it, and you should! You listen to this podcast: Why would you not buy it?

Anyway, to further persuade you, his co-hos…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

"Thunderbolts*," "Pavements," 2025 Cannes Film Festival Preview

Season 1 Episode 441

In our last full show until Grierson leaves for Cannes, we talk about the newest Marvel movie, "Thunderbolts*," and then we dig into Alex Ross Perry's very odd, very fascinating pseudo-documentary "P…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

"The Accountant 2," "The Legend of Ochi," "Havoc"

Season 1 Episode 440

The biggest story in movies right now is the smashing success of "Sinners," but we talked about that last week. We've got three new movies this week, two of which are in theaters. The first is Ben Af…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

"Sinners," "The Shrouds," "The Wedding Banquet"

Season 1 Episode 439

Will is back in Athens after his trip to Los Angeles and Grierson's kitchen. And he saw three movies when he was out there. First, it's the big ambitious "Sinners" from Ryan Coogler. Then it's David …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

"Warfare," "The Amateur," "Inside Llewyn Davis"

Season 1 Episode 438

Your two heroes are together in Los Angeles, the annual (or so) in-person show, at Grierson's home. It's good to see each other! We discuss two new movies: Alex Garland's "Warfare" and the "thriller"…

Published on 7 months ago

"The Friend," "The Luckiest Man in America," "North by Northwest"

Season 1 Episode 437

Next week, we'll be doing an in-person show. But this week, Will's in Florida, and Tim is just back from the HANDS OFF protests. Lots going on!

Two new movies! First, we talk about the Naomi Watts-Bi…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

"Death of a Unicorn," "A Working Man," "Enemy of the State"

Season 1 Episode 436

We really love doing this podcast. Just wanted you to know that. This week, two new movies. First, the Paul Rudd-Jenna Ortega horror comedy "Death of a Unicorn." Then, the Jason Statham-starrer "A Wo…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

"Snow White," "Black Bag," "Opus," "Magazine Dreams"

Season 1 Episode 435

We're back from our week off and we've got four movies to discuss from the last fortnight. First, it's the star-crossed Disney adaptation "Snow White." Then we've got a Steven Soderbergh jam -- anoth…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago