Podcasts by The Nix

The Fall of the House of Usher&Talk to Me from 2023-10-27T16:38

Discussed this week: Talk to Me (VOD), Willi Carlisle, Fall of the House of Usher (Netlflix), Shining Vale (Starz), Scavengers Reign (Max), Fionna & Cake (Max), Dicks the Musical (theaters)

Bottoms, Theater Camp&Barbie from 2023-09-02T15:20

Discussed this episode: Bottoms, Theater Camp, Minx, Barbie, Billions, Righteous Gemstones, Oldboy, After that Night, Girls 5Eva, Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, The Big Nailed it Baking Challeng...

Indy 5, Asteroid City&Elemental from 2023-07-17T16:20

Discussed this episode: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Asteroid City, Elemental, The Bear, I’m a Virgo, Nimona, Wham!, From, Project Greenlight, Claim to Fam, The Stroll, Dead and Comany...

Across the Spider-Verse from 2023-06-25T14:13

Discussed this episode: Across the Spider-Verse, Are You There God It’s Me Margaret, The Lake House, Suzume, You Hurt My Feelings, The Boogeyman, Couples Therapy, The Curious Case of Natalia Gra...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 from 2023-05-10T16:21:27

Discussed this episode: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, They Might Be Giants, Beef (Netflix), Polite Society (theaters), Somebody, Somewhere (HBO), Wellmania (Netflix), Shrinking (Appl...

Dungeons&Dragons from 2023-04-07T15:38

Discussed this episode: Dungeons & Dragons, Party Down, Big Door Prize, John Wick 4, The Night Agent, The Power, Carpool Karaoke, Rabbit Hole, Love Is Blind, Secrets of the Playboy Mansion, Yell...

The Quiet Girl, Creed 3&Ant-Man 3 from 2023-03-14T00:38

Discussed ths episode: The Quiet Girl, Party Down, Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania, Cunk on Earth, Poker Face, The Mandalorian S3, Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts (“Ice Merchants”), Do...

Knock at the Cabin&Women Talking from 2023-02-05T18:17

Discussed this epsiode: Knock at the Cabin, Women Talking, Last of Us, Call Me Miss Cleo, Extraordinary, Listen

Best Pop Culture of 2022 from 2022-12-24T16:03:19

We countdown our favorite movies, TV, music and books of 2022.

Glass Onion&Black Panther: Wakanda Forever from 2022-12-04T17:13:04

Discussed this episode: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Dead to Me S3 (Netflix), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Fabelmans, Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Disney+), Catastrophe ...

The Banshees of Inisherin from 2022-11-10T19:39:57

Discussed this episode: The Banshees of Inisherin, Cabinet of Curiosities, The White Lotus, The Vow, Reboot, Mighty Ducks,...

Werewolf by Night, Bros&Taylor Swift from 2022-10-23T00:39

Discussed this epsidoe: Bad Sisters, Midnight Club, Werewolf by Night, Bros, American Gigolo, Monarch, Vampire Academy, Fo...

Bad Sisters, Reboot&Andor from 2022-09-29T16:53:34

Discussed this episode: Bad Sisters (Apple), Reboot (Hulu), Andor (Disney),The Patient (Hulu), The Woman King (theaters Listen

House of the Dragon&Rings of Power from 2022-09-04T17:03:48

We're back with reviews of House of the Dragon and 3,000 Years of Longing

Also discussed: Rings of Power, Sandman, S...

Nope&Marcel the Shell With Shoes On from 2022-07-28T16:45:25

It's been a minute - we play catch up with reviews of Jordan Peele's Nope, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On and more. 

Also discussed: The Bear, Ms. Marvel, Stranger Things, The Bob's Burge...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness from 2022-05-10T18:47:02

Benedict Cumberbatch is back in this Marvel sequel, with the same patchy American accent and a new soul patch.

Also discussed: Moon Knight finale (Disney+), Girls5Eva (Peacock), Heartstop...

Lost City&Severance Finale from 2022-04-27T17:55:05

We review the new Bullock/Tatum flick, Lost City.

Also discussed: Severance finale (Apple), The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (theaters), Moon Knight (Disney), The Baby (HBO) Listen

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once from 2022-04-10T23:33:21

We review the bananapants Everything, Everywhere All at Once.

Also discussed: Starstruck (HBO), Severance (Apple), Central Park (Apple), Major Labels (Kele...

Moon Knight&The Oscars from 2022-03-31T19:42:13

Discussed: Moon Knight (Disney), The Academy Awards (ABC), The Adam Project (Netflix), We Need to Talk About Cosby (Showtime), House of Gucci (VOD), Central Park ...

2022 Pop Culture Preview from 2022-01-31T19:55

We run down some of our most anticipated movies, TV, books and music of the year ahead.

Also discussed:

F: Twenty something Austin 

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2021's Best Pop Culture: Movies, TV, and More from 2022-01-03T17:45:23

We run down our favorite pop culture of 2022.

Fanny:

1. The French Dispatch (VOD)
2. The Great (Hulu...
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Spider-Man: Far From Home&Ghostbusters: Afterlife from 2021-12-26T18:26:49

Also discussed: Matrix Resurrections (HBO), Being the Ricardos (Amazon), Remain in Love (Chris Frantz' Talking Heads memoir), West Side Story (Theaters), The Hund...

Hawkeye&Tick Tick Boom from 2021-12-04T18:14:46

Discussed this episode: Hawkeye (Disney), Tick Tick Boom (Netflix), The Deep House (VOD/Epix), Kim’s Convenience (Netflix), Found (Netflix), We’re Here (HBO), Gho...

The French Dispatch, Dune&The Eternals from 2021-11-12T23:20:27

We both saw Wes Anderson's latest, The French Dispatch, and have thoughts, while Justin clocked many many hours at the theater for Dune and the Eternals. 

Also discussed: Paranormal Activ...

No Time to Die&Succession from 2021-10-24T01:30:28

Justin's husband, Bondologist Dave Beeman, makes his Nix debut to talk No Time to Die.

Also discussed: Succession (HBO), Henning Mankell’s Wallander serie...

Eyes of Tammy Faye&Many Saints of Newark from 2021-10-06T15:41:49

We've got reviews of The Eyes of Tammy Faye (theaters), Sopranos' prequel The Many Saints of Newark (HBO), and Star Wars Visions (Disney). 

Also discussed: 911 (Fox), The Way Down (HBO), ...

Y the Last Man&Midnight Mass from 2021-09-27T16:33:02

The FX adaptation of the beloved comic Y the Last Man is finally here and we've got a review of the first batch of episodes. 

Also discussed: Midnight Mass...

Free Guy&The Chair from 2021-09-13T16:07:02

We've got a review of the surprisingly sweet Ryan Reynolds comedy Free Guy. 

Also discussed: Work in Progress (Showt...

The Night House&9 Perfect Strangers from 2021-08-23T16:09:08

We review the new ghost flick The Night House and Hulu's buzzy new show, 9 Perfect Strangers 

Also discussed: White Lotus finale, Reservation Dogs, Suicide...

Loki Finale, F9&Black Widow from 2021-07-17T18:09:06

Discussed this episode: Loki, F9, Black Widow, White Lotus, Starstruck, We Are Lady Parts, Summer of Soul, Mary J Blige’s My Life, Rick & Morty, Strange Academy,...

Luca&In the Heights (Fixed) from 2021-06-28T23:39:23

Discussed this episode: Luca (Disney+), In the Heights (HBO), Central Park Season 2 (Apple), Loki (Disney), Handmaids Tale (Hulu), Warrior (HBO), Blindspotting (S...

Loki&Quiet Place 2 from 2021-06-16T17:13:44

We're back after a break, talking about Loki (Disney) and a Quiet Place 2 (Movies)

Also discussed: Mare of Easttown (HBO), Shadow & Bone (Netflix), Mighty Ducks Listen

Girls5Eva, Saint Maud&Mosquito Coast from 2021-05-20T18:40:52

We watched the fun musical comedy series Girls5Eva (Peacock) and have a full-season review. 

Also discussed: Premiere dates for Blindspotting, Animal Kingd...

Mare of Easttown&Handmaids Tale from 2021-05-06T19:55:28

We catch up on new TV episodes of Mare of Easttown (HBO Max), Handmaid's Tale (Hulu), Pose (FX), and Shadow & Bone (Netflix). 

Also discussed: Mitchells vs the Machines (Netflix), Barb & ...

Oscars + Shadow&Bone from 2021-04-27T16:30:14

The Oscars happened, and they were really weird.

Also discussed: Shadow & Bone, Falcon & Winter Soldier finale, Sound of Metal, Infinity Train S4, Drag Race, Songbird, Mare of Easttown, S...

The Unholy&Godzilla vs. Kong from 2021-04-14T18:48:59

We went to another movie screening! And hooboy, do we have thoughts on the Sam Raimi-produced horror flick The Unholy.

Also discussed: Godzilla vs. Kong (HBO Max), The Nevers (HBO Max), F...

Minari&Falcon and the Winter Soldier from 2021-03-31T15:18:27

We're back in person! And we actually went to a movie theater to see the amazing film Minari. Plus, we have thoughts on the first 2 episodes of Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Also discuss...

WandaVision Finale Thoughts from 2021-03-08T16:45:48

Emergency episode! WandaVision has been an unexpected keeper of a show. We dive into the finale, spoilers and all.

Nomadland from 2021-03-04T17:27:17

We review another award-buzz film, Chloe Zhao's Nomadland (Hulu), starring Frances McDormand. 

Also discussed: Mom (CBS), The Devil's Partner (Amazon Prime), Drag Race (VH1), Cassandra Je...

One Night in Miami + Judas&the Black Messiah from 2021-02-24T17:20:15

We review 2 buzzy award films about important moments in black history.

Discussed: Judas & the Black Messiah (HBO), ...

Resident Alien&Lupin from 2021-02-09T17:34:30

We checked out SyFy's new show Resident Alien, about the always charming Alan Tudyk as a possibly genocidal but still kind of sweet alien lost on earth. 

Also discussed: Real Housewives, ...

WandaVision&Promising Young Woman from 2021-01-23T19:46:50

We review Marvel's new show and a much-hyped new movie. 

Also discussed:

Muppets, Caroline Kepnes, Concrete Rose (Angie Thomas), Morganville Vampire...

The Dissident&Tenet (Fixed) from 2021-01-12T21:00:39

We review The Dissident, a new documentary about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Plus, Justin tries to sort through his feelings on (understanding of?) Tenet.

Also discussed: Co...

The Dissident & Tenet (Fixed) from 2021-01-12T21:00:39

We review The Dissident, a new documentary about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Plus, Justin tries to sort through his feelings on (understanding of?) Tenet.

Also discussed: Co...

Soul and Wonder Woman 1984 from 2020-12-30T17:41:40

We review the 2 biggest releases of this holiday season. 

Also discussed: Queen & Slim (HBO), Wolfwalkers (Apple TV), Midnight Sky (Netflix), Kingmaker (Amazon Prime), The Fabulous Alan C...

Our Favorite Pop Culture of 2020 from 2020-12-23T18:30:25

The year wasn't all bad! We each run down our top 10 favorite movies, tv, and music of 2020. 

Also discussed:

J: Mandalorian finale (Disney), Lover’...

Happiest Season and Queer Romantic Fiction from 2020-12-16T19:32:19

We're joined by a special guest, queer romance author Philip William Stover. to discuss his Seasons of New Hope series, the new Hulu movie, Happiest Season, and queer romantic fiction. 

A...

Run, New Mutants&Hillbilly Elegy from 2020-11-29T01:57:10

The latest buzzy movie to go straight to streaming is Run, a thriller about Sarah Paulson and her wheelchair-using daughter. We caught it on Hulu and have a review.

Also discussed: Listen

Queen's Gambit&The Mandalorian from 2020-11-12T17:35:29

It's a bit of a grab bag this week as we catch up on pop culture odds and ends, including the Queen's Gambit (Netflix) and second season of The Mandalorian (Disney+)

Also Discussed: We Ar...

The Witches&Borat 2 from 2020-10-29T15:31:48

Roald Dahl's book The Witches has been remade into a new movie - how does it compare to the original? We also debut our new segment, Who Dat?, where we do a deep dive on one of our favorite acto...

Haunting of Bly Manor&Lovecraft Finale from 2020-10-23T17:26:53

Spooky stuff for you this episode - we review the Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor, and give final thoughts on Lovecraft Country. 

Also discussed: 40 Year Old Version (Netflix), M...

Enola Holmes, We Are Who We Are from 2020-10-09T17:02:40

Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown plays a famous detective's younger sister in the new Netflix movie Enola Holmes— we've got a review. 

Also discussed: Lovecraft Country (HBO), Lovecraf...

Boys in the Band, Utopia, Pen15 from 2020-10-02T15:57:33

We review the new Netflix adaptation of the pioneering play Boys in the Band, about the horrors of the closet. We also debut our new rating system!

Also discussed: Utopia (Amazon Prime), ...

Pop Culture Preview: The Rest of 2020 from 2020-09-28T18:51:56

We preview our most anticipated movies, TV, and music headed our way in the next few months. 

Also discussed: Cobra Kai (Netflix), Devil All the Time (Netflix), The Great Pottery Throwdow...

Social Dilemma, Boys State, Raised By Wolves from 2020-09-16T22:57:28

We review 2 new, very topical documentaries worth your while, The Social Dilemma (HBO) and Boys State (Netflix).

Also discussed: Lovecraft Country (HBO), Listen

Bill&Ted, The Vow from 2020-09-01T20:58:57

The Wyld Stallyns are back, and we've got a review of Bill & Ted Face the Music.

Also discussed: The Vow (HBO), I Ma...

Lovecraft Country from 2020-08-20T15:23:16

HBO's long awaited horror series is finally here, and we've got a review of the pilot. 

Also discussed: Them That Follow (Hulu), Six Feet Under rewatch (HB...

Umbrella Academy, Season 2 from 2020-08-04T16:28:15

The Netflix superhero show returns for a second season, and we've got a review.

Also discussed: The Lost Girls (Netf...

Palm Springs&The Manbaby Loop from 2020-07-23T16:49:23

Hulu debuted the buzzy new Andy Samberg/Cristin Miliotti comedy, Palm Springs, and we have a review. 

Also discussed:

Outcry (Showtime), 7500 (Amazo...

Hamilton&Douglas from 2020-07-10T15:40:45

The filmed version of Hamilton dropped on Disney+ and we've got a review. 

Also Discussed: What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu), The Changeling (Victor LaValle...

Disclosure, Fire Saga&Perry Mason from 2020-06-30T16:26:59

We review Disclosure, a new Netflix documentary about trans representation across the history of movies and TV. 

Als...

Great Art About Horrible People from 2020-06-21T15:43:01

Why are we attracted to stories about anti-heroes, or even just straight-up villains. We dig in, and recommend some our favorite pop culture about not-so-great people.

Also discussed:

The Enduring Queerness of the Golden Girls from 2020-06-10T16:45:32

Special guest Dr. Ken Nielsen joins for a rewatch and discussion about the enduring queerness of the Golden Girls. We also recommend some black-authored works that are engaging us in this profou...

What to Watch on HBO Max from 2020-06-02T16:55:56

HBO Max is here, after a bumpy rollout. We've got thoughts on its new shows, including Love Life and Legendary. Plus, we've got recs for what to watch in their back catalog, and what's coming so...

We're Here, The Great&Betty from 2020-05-23T19:05:13

HBO's new reality show We're Here takes drag on the road to small-town America. It's way better than you think. 

Irr...

Dead to Me, Season 2 from 2020-05-15T23:32:18

Netflix's mystery comedy is back - was it worth a second season?

Also discussed:

F: The Kitchen, Notes from a Drug Scandal, Warriors of Liberty City...

Ryan Murphy Goes to Hollywood from 2020-05-08T16:26:35

Relax, don't do it! This week we're reviewing Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series, Hollywood. 

Also discussed:

F: Cursed (Amazon), October Faction (Net...

Bad Education&Circus of Books from 2020-04-29T15:40:17

Hugh Jackman and Alison Janney start in Bad Education, an HBO movie about a real-life school embezzlement scandal. We review it, and also the wonderful Netflix documentary, Circus of Books, abou...

Mrs. America&Final Thoughts on Devs from 2020-04-22T13:51:44

We've got thoughts on the first 3 episodes of Mrs. America, about efforts to pass the ERA. We've also finished Devs and have some things to say. 

Also discussed: Too Hot to Handle, Josie ...

Run + 70s Rewatch: Tim from 2020-04-15T16:47:52

We review the new HBO show Run, and Fanny tricks Justin into watching the entirety of a 70s movie from her childhood, Tim, starring a young Mel Gibson in jeans shorts. 

Also discussed: Be...

80s Rewatch: Young Sherlock Holmes from 2020-04-07T17:33:41

We take advantage of shelter in place to watch the 80s flick Young Sherlock Holmes - did it stand up to our fond memories?

Also discussed: Drag Me to Hell, A Fish Called Wanda, 101 Dalmat...

Tiger King&Pop Culture Getting Us Through from 2020-03-30T02:16:58

We're getting through this....with the help of the banana new Netflix true crime series, Tiger King. 

Also discussed: Picard, Vivarium, Making the Cut, Amazing Stories, Amy Rigby's "Girl ...

Little Fires Everywhere&Onward from 2020-03-21T05:32:42

Reese Witherspoon is playing another conflicted rich white lady in the new Hulu show, Little Fires Everywhere. Kerry Washington plays her foil. We've got thoughts.

Also discussed: Charlie...

Devs, Hilary&Amazing Stories from 2020-03-11T15:51:05

Nick Offerman stars in Devs, a new trippy new show from writer/director Alex Garland. 

Also discussed: Hilary, Visible, Beanpole, Amazing Stories, The End of the Fucking World, Picard, Cl...

Invisible Man&I Am Not Ok With This from 2020-03-05T15:29:39

We review the the new Invisible Man remake and the Netflix comic adaptation, I Am Not Okay With This.

Also discussed: The Circle, Visible, Picard

Portrait of a Lady on Fire&Cheer from 2020-02-27T04:51:51

We finally got to see the much-hyped Portrait of a Lady on Fire - did it live up to expectations?

Also discussed: Cheer, The Lodge, Ford v. Ferrari, The Queen, The Stone Sky, Love is Blin...

The Photograph&Birds of Prey from 2020-02-19T15:17:05

Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae ooze star power in the languid romantic drama, The Photograph.

Also discussed: Birds of Prey, Shrill, Good Girls, Sundown Mo...

Oscars Recap + Locke&Key from 2020-02-11T15:26:24

We've got thoughts on the Academy Awards! 

Also discussed: Goop Lab, McMillions, Jungletown, Gretel & Hansel, The Pharmacist, Honeytown

Good Place Finale&Picard from 2020-02-06T16:48:51

The Good Place has ended. We review the finale and talk about the series as a whole. 

Also discussed:

The Invited (Jennifer McMahon), cancellation o...

Work in Progress&John Mulaney's Sack Lunch Bunch from 2020-01-28T06:09:58

Fanny's son Parker joins us for a discussion about Showtime's darkly comic new series, Work in Progress. 

Also discussed: The Lighthouse, Steven Universe, John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bu...

Most Anticipated Pop Culture of 2020 from 2020-01-16T05:12:18

It's a new year (thank god). We look forward to the movies, tv, books and music we're most excited about. We also review the underrated new movie, Just Mercy, and have some thoughts about the Os...

Little Women&The Golden Globes from 2020-01-07T16:32:44

We review Little Women, which was robbed at the always-bonkers Golden Globes. 

Also discussed: Steven Universe, Polaroid, Work in Progress, Ray Donovan, Phil Hartman Documentary

Rise of Skywalker&2019 Disappointments from 2020-01-01T17:37:44

We've got thoughts on a Star War, and (bah humbug!) share our biggest pop culture disappointments of the year. 

Also discussed: You, Please Like Me, Breaking Away, Little Women, The Manda...

Best Pop Culture of 2019 from 2019-12-17T15:56:30

We run down our favorite movies, TV, books and music of 2019. 

Also discussed: Marriage Story, The Need, His Dark Materials, Kumail Nanjiani

Fanny List:

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood from 2019-12-10T16:41:20

Tom Hanks plays Mr. Rogers, we've got a review. 

Also discussed: Truth Be Told, Evil, Mrs. Fletcher, The Mandalorian, Servant, Watchmen, The Conners, Alanis Morissette, The Golden Globe N...

Knives Out, His Dark Materials&Mandalorian from 2019-12-05T16:31:33

Rian Johnson writes and directs this whodunit in the vein of Agatha Christie - we've got a review. Also discussed: Watchmen, The Mandalorian, His Dark Materials, ...

Jojo Rabbit&The Mandalorian from 2019-11-14T06:07:35

Nazis still suck, and Pedro Pascal shouldn't wear ever wear a mask. 

This week, we're talking Jojo Rabbit, The Mandalorian, His Dark Materials, Watchmen, Rick & Morty, Mrs. Fletcher, Godf...

Parasite from 2019-11-04T14:46:48

We review Bong Joon Ho's latest movie, the darkly comic Parasite. 

Also discussed: Liz Phair's Horror Stories, Downtown 81, Buck, Delta 5, Mrs. Fletcher, Barry, The Deuce

Watchmen, El Camino, Pride&Glory from 2019-10-24T14:22:27

We review tons of intriguing new pop culture, including the Breaking Bad movie El Camino, the premiere of HBO's new Watchmen series, Almodovar's new movie Pride & Glory, and the Showtime series ...

The Laundromat&In the Tall Grass from 2019-10-14T04:08:33

Steven Soderbergh's latest movie, The Laundromat, tackles the Panama Papers with unexpected humor and style. 

Also discussed: Big Mouth Season 3, Tank and the Bangas, In the Tall Grass, B...

Fall TV: Transparent Finale, The Politician from 2019-10-03T03:14:35

We watched a crap-ton of new TV.

Discussed: Transparent, The Politician, The Good Place, Succession, The Conners, Emergence, Prodigal Son, The Unicorn, Evil, Disenchantment, Drag Race. Listen

Ad Astra, Unbelievable&The Testaments from 2019-09-24T14:24:56

Brad Pitt fights space monkeys, Toni Collette & Merritt Weaver fight law enforcement indifference, and Margaret Atwood continues the Handmaid's Tale. 

Also discussed: Bruce Springsteen, A...

Hustlers from 2019-09-17T15:47:09

Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez star this true story about a group of exotic dancers who come up with a plan to fleece their wealthy clientele - we've got a review. 

Also discussed: Unbel...

It Chapter 2 from 2019-09-10T04:07:06

[Insert evil clown laugh] Pennywise and the Losers' Club are back in It Chapter Two, and we've got a review.

Also discussed: Dark Crystal Age of Resistance, Miranda Lambert, Being Human, ...

Fall Preview: Pop Culture We're Excited About from 2019-09-05T03:08:38

After a disappointing summer, we've got a more optimistic preview about the movies, TV, books, and music we’re looking forward to. Plus thoughts about the new Dar...

Blinded by the Light&Righteous Gemstones from 2019-08-28T04:23:56

A true story about a Bruce Springsteen superfan inspired the new movie Blinded by the Light - we've got a review.

Also discussed: Where'd You Go Bernadette (book), Killing of a Sacred Dee...

Glow S3, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark from 2019-08-19T14:25:49

The third season of GLOW has dropped on Netflix and it's better than ever. 

Also discussed: Handmaids Tale season finale, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Turn of the Key, All of This i...

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood from 2019-08-06T15:05:37

We review Tarantino's latest, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and give a full-spoilers review of Orange is the New Black Season 7. Also discussed: the Netfilx Indian horror series, Typewriter. 

The Farewell&Orange Is the New Black from 2019-08-01T14:11:20

Awkwafina gives a surprising performance in the comedic family drama The Farewell, and we've got a review. 

Also discussed: Orange Is the New Black S7, The Boys, Secret Obsession, Lucifer...

Hidden Gems: TV, Movies, Books&Music from 2019-07-17T14:29:33

We share our favorite hidden gems, talk Emmy nominations and, as always, cover our week in pop culture. 

Discussed on this ep: 3%, Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, Pose, Handmaids Tal...

Spider-Man: Far From Home&Stranger Things 3 from 2019-07-08T18:45:35

More Marvel? Yes, always and forever. 

Discussed: Spider-Man Far From Home, Stranger Things 3, Midsommar, Annabelle Comes Home, The Walking Dead, The Loudest Voice, JeruZalem, Neon Genesi...

What Was the Best Year for Summer Movies? from 2019-07-02T03:15:22

Pixar's latest sequel, Toy Story 4, is here - did it need to exist? We've got thoughts. And following up on last week's discussion of the worst summers for movies, we name our favorite years. Listen

Worst Movie-Summer Ever? from 2019-06-25T04:41:38

Dark Phoenix, MIB 4 and Ugly Dolls make this a good contender for worst movie-summer ever, but have there been worse years? We've got some alternatives for consideration.

Also discussed: ...

Origin Story&Big Little Lies from 2019-06-19T03:44:03

Kulap Vilaysack has made a name for herself as a podcast and comedy producer, and now she's made a moving Amazon Prime documentary, Origin Story, about her search for truth in her family tree. <...

Booksmart&Good Omens from 2019-06-10T03:12:22

The new teen comedy Booksmart looks at female friendship through a fresh, funny lens. We've got a review. 

Also discussed: Godzilla: King of Monsters, I Am Mother, The Hod King, Caroline ...

Game of Thrones Series Finale from 2019-05-22T04:57:21

GoT has ended and we're not mad about that. That said, you don't know how smart dragons are.

Also discussed: Fleabag Season 2, John Wick, Paradise Island, The Good Fight, Better Things

Dead to Me, Game of Thrones from 2019-05-13T14:20:46

What the heck is Netflix's quirky mystery series, Dead to Me, starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini? We also discuss the second to last Game of Thrones episode, "The Bells," and the ...

Game of Thrones + HBO&Marvel Preview from 2019-05-08T05:21:28

We review the newest Game of Thrones episode, The Last of the Starks, and also run down the future of HBO & Marvel after they've wrapped up their current big hits

Discussed: Drag Race, Pr...

Avengers Endgame, Game of Thrones from 2019-04-30T19:16:34

The big finale of the Marvel cinematic universe is here, and we've got thoughts. We also disagree heartily about Game of Thrones, at least based on what we could see of it. 

Also discusse...

Project Runway, Game of Thrones from 2019-04-22T14:15:45

Tim Gunn may be gone, but how is Project Runway holding up without him? We also review the 2nd episode of the final Game of Thrones season.

Also discussed: Fosse/Verdon, Bosch, White Rose...

Game of Thrones S8 Premiere from 2019-04-15T15:34:17

It's back, and we've got thoughts. Also discussed: The Mustang, Shazam, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Action

Summer Preview, Twilight Zone from 2019-04-09T05:49:55

Our most anticipated summer movies, tv, books and music

Also discussed: Twilight Zone, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, What We Do in the Shadows, The Dirt, Hanna, Breslin & Hamill, Tell Me a Story, ...

Dumbo&SMILF Series Finale from 2019-04-01T15:35:34

Tim Burton's live action remake has arrives and we've got feeling. 

Also discussed: Broad City, The Other Two, X-Men Red, Drag Race, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Gloria Bell, Santa Clarita Diet, ...

Jordan Peele's Us from 2019-03-25T14:35:06

The new horror movie from Peele is here, and we have thoughts - both with and without spoilers. 

Also discussed: The Hod King, Mortal Engines, Jenny Lewis, SMILF, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Lov...

The Other Two, Shrill from 2019-03-20T15:40:49

2 new TV comedy reviews, The Other Two & Shrill, which mostly worked for us.

Also discussed: The Dropout, Billions, The Case Against Adnan Syed, Better Things, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, ...

Captain Marvel, Finding Neverland from 2019-03-11T15:31:22

The MCU finally does a woman-led movie - we have thoughts. 

Also discussed: Leaving Neverland, Robyn, Blacklicious, SMILF, Santa Clarita Diet.

Greta, Drag Race, Better Things from 2019-03-05T15:03

Not quite a camp classic. We review Greta, Neil Jordan's new thriller starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert.

Also discussed: Drag Race S11, Better Things S1&2, The Challenge, T...

Oscars Recap, Alita: Battle Angel from 2019-02-26T07:49:13

Who won our Oscar ballot? And how much did we love Billy Porter's tuxgown?

Also discussed: How to Train Your Dragon 3, Fighting With My Family, Billions, Alita: Battle Angel, Made in Abys...

Isn't It Romantic, Umbrella Academy from 2019-02-18T17:43:25

We review the new Rebel Wilson rom-com satire, Isn't It Romantic, and the new series Umbrella Academy, plus we make Oscar predictions. 

Also discussed: The Other Two, Abducted in Plain Si...

Oscars Animated Shorts from 2019-02-11T06:07:41

We review the Oscar-nominated animated shorts, plus a few that didn't make the cut that should have. 

Also discussed: Wanderlust, Sandman, the Mekons, Derry Girls, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, SM...

Russian Doll, Velvet Buzzsaw from 2019-02-03T17:16:43

We review new Netflix stuff: Russian Doll & Velvet Buzzsaw, and also talk about the buzziest movies coming out of Sundance

Also discussed: Minding the Gap, First Reformed, Crazy-Ex Girlfr...

Oscar Noms, Butterfly from 2019-01-27T18:36:54

Oscar nominations are out - we talk snubs and surprises. We also review the BBC miniseries Butterfly about a young trans girl and her family.

Also discussed: The Conners, Grace & Frankie, ...

Shoplifters & Streaming Picks from 2019-01-20T16:50:45

We review the Palme D'or-winning movie Shopfliters and give recommendations for hidden gems on streaming services. 

Discussed: Replicas, Black Monday, Surviving R. Kelly, Black Monday, SMI...

Shirkers, Golden Globes from 2019-01-10T15:32:38

We review the strange and compelling new Netflix documentary, Shirkers.

Also discussed: The Golden Globes, Mom, Children of Blood & Bone, Watership Down, Top Chef, You, Dirty John, Out of ...

If Beale Street Could Talk from 2019-01-03T03:28:55

We review If Beale Street Could Talk, Barry Jenkins' followup to Moonlight, based on the novel by James Baldwin. 

Also discussed: Aquaman, Vice, Meme, Six, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina X...

Disappointing Pop Culture of 2018 from 2018-12-23T17:28:09

We talk about movies, music & TV that let us down this year. 

Also discussed: Mary Poppins Returns, Art Brut, Drag Race: All Stars, Runways, Wham, Love After Lockup

2018's Best Pop Culture from 2018-12-18T05:05:01

We're counting down our top 10 favorite pieces of pop culture this year, including movies, TV, music & books. 

Also: Pop culture this week, including The Favourite, Anna and the Apocalypse...

Pop-Culture Winter Preview from 2018-12-05T16:00:50

Discussed: Andy Warhol at the Whitney, Goodbye Christopher Robin, Darkest Minds, We Were Liars, Neko Case, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Escape at Dannemore, Enemies: Justice, the FBI and the President, Dir...

Green Book, Old Man & the Gun from 2018-11-27T04:25:20

We review the new, Oscar-buzzy movie Green Book, Fanny talks about Old Man & the Gun, and Justin shares his thoughts on Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

Also discussed: Leah on...

Widows, Fantastic Beasts - Crimes of Grindelwald from 2018-11-20T17:03:47

We review the new heist thriller Widows and the 2nd Fantastic Beasts movie.

Also discussed: Educated, Is It Still Good to Ya?, More Happy Than Not, Caustic the MC, The Good Place, Crazy Ex...

Homecoming, Boy Erased from 2018-11-13T15:39:16

We review the new show Homecoming, an adaptation of a fiction podcast by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail, starring Julia Roberts. We also saw Boy Erased, the 2nd film this year about gay conversion th...

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Can You Ever Forgive Me? from 2018-10-31T20:04:06

We review the Netflix series, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and the terrific new Melissa McCarthy movie, Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Also discussed: Beautiful Boy, Sabrina comic, Harrow...

Bad Times at the El Royale from 2018-10-24T15:08:54

We review the new neo-noir movie, Bad Time at the El Royale, and discuss our favorite pop culture set in a single location. Also, The Conners is here - how's the family fairing without its matriarc...

The Hate U Give, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend from 2018-10-15T16:35:46

We review the new movie, The Hate U Give, adapted from a YA novel inspired by #BlackLivesMatter, and share thoughts on the premiere episode for the final, 4th season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
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A Star Is Born, Venom from 2018-10-09T18:00:52

We review A Star is Born (with spoilers), and also share some of our favorite movies about musicians. Plus, Justin gives his thoughts on Venom and the Doctor Who season 11 premiere.

Also d...

The Good Place, Gilda Radner Documentary from 2018-10-02T17:18:12

We're psyched to have The Good Place back and talk (with spoilers) about the season 3 premiere. 

Also discussed: Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost (documentary), 90 Day Fiancé (real...

House With a Clock in Its Walls, Maniac from 2018-09-25T18:08:14

We review Eli Roth's movie version of The House With a Clock in Its Walls, one of our favorite childhood books, plus the pulpy thriller A Simple Favor. We also give spoiler-free thoughts on the fir...

Forever, Kidding & Post-SNL Careers from 2018-09-19T17:12:48

We review 2 new shows: Jim Carrey's Forever & Kidding, starring Maya Rudolph & Fred Armisen. This leads to a discussion about which sketch-comedy actors have sustained the most interesting careers....

Bad Pop Culture We Love from 2018-09-10T17:16:28

We saw The Nun. It was terrible. It inspired us to talk about bad pop culture we actually like, which leads to Justin breaking Fanny with one of the most wretched songs of all time. Also, Justin do...