Just before we reunite with Keanu for a surprising new Matrix film, Courtney goes down the rabbit hole for her first viewing of the groundbreaking original — 1999’s The Matrix!Courtney feels more validated than ever about simulation theory; w

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010) & Part 2 (2011)

Dec 16th, 2021 1h 18m

Our trip on the Hogwarts Express comes to an end with the two-part finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2!We discuss the interesting pacing issues when one movie is all set-up and another is all pay-off, we relitigate Arthu

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) & The Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Dec 1st, 2021 1h 7m

We’re in the back half of our Harry Potter marathon heading into the finale with 2007’s Order of the Phoenix and 2009’s The Half-Blood Prince!Ryan Chollet joins us for our in-depth discussions: Is Luna Lovegood Q’Anon? Will we ever agree on A

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) & the Goblet of Fire (2005)

Nov 24th, 2021 1h 19m

We continue our rewatch of the Harry Potter series as we graduate into the “darker” Potter films — 2004’s The Prisoner of Azkaban and 2005’s The Goblet of Fire!Special guest Ryan Chollet again joins us as we hit all the highlights: dissecting

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) & the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Nov 2nd, 2021 52m 1s

We’re taking the journey through Platform 9 3/4 and revisiting the first two installments of Harry Potter, more affectionately known as The Columbus Years: 2001’s The Sorcerer’s Stone and 2002’s The Chamber of Secrets!Special guest Ryan Choll

Casino Royale (2006)

Oct 7th, 2021 1h 28m

Just in time for his final outing, Courtney watches Daniel Craig’s first Bond film that reinvented the character and reenergized the franchise — 2006’s Casino Royale!Courtney gets a history refresher in the 007 franchise; we share our own Bon

Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Sep 30th, 2021 1h 16m

Frequent guest Ryan Chollet joins us to revisit a crucial milestone in the rise of comic book movies, and a perfect encapsulation of the what the superhero genre has to offer: Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2!We praise Raimi’s ability to balance a st

The Terminator (1984) & Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Sep 22nd, 2021 1h 22m

It’s a double feature as Courtney watches two of the most iconic and influential action/sci-fi movies of the last 40 years — The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day!We discuss the lean, economical storytelling of James Cameron’s origina

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Sep 2nd, 2021 46m 16s

We bid farewell to summer with a 1990s blockbuster that has since turned into a surprisingly enduring and entertaining franchise — it’s 1996’s Mission: Impossible!We barely scratch the surface of all that is Tom Cruise, we praise the film’s s

Back to the Future Part II (1989) & Part III (1990)

Jun 10th, 2021 44m 39s

Summer movie season continues as we round out the rest of Robert Zemeckis’s iconic time travel trilogy — Back to the Future Parts II & III!We break down the strengths and weaknesses of two solid (but ultimately inferior) sequels; we debate va

Back to the Future (1985)

Jun 2nd, 2021 51m 10s

What better way to kick off a summer of movies than formally introducing Courtney to one of the most iconic and timeless blockbusters of the 1980s: Back to the Future!We praise the brilliant pairing of Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd and

La La Land (2016)

May 25th, 2021 1h 14m

It’s a palette cleanser before we move full steam into summer blockbuster season! We revisit the bright, colorful love letter to old Hollywood and millennial ennui — 2016’s La La Land!We praise and defend the film’s ending against all the hat

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Apr 21st, 2021 1h 36m

We conclude our journey to Middle Earth with Peter’s Jackson grandiose trilogy capper. It won all of the awards and emotionally shook us for four hours. It’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King!We interrogate the familiar criticism

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Jan 27th, 2021 1h 31m

We continue our trek (with special guest Ryan Chollet) through Middle Earth with the ambitious second installment in Peter Jackson’s revered trilogy - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers!We break down the successes and failures of structuri

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Jan 19th, 2021 1h 54m

Join us in Middle Earth as we revisit an iconic, groundbreaking, and timeless screen adaptation, kicking off arguably the best trilogy committed to film - Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! (Extended editions onl

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Jan 11th, 2021 1h 24m

We’re wrapping up Courtney’s Batman journey as we head into the new year, with Christopher Nolan’s trilogy capper - 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises!Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us to unpack Nolan’s big ideas and themes that—sometimes sloppil

The Dark Knight (2008)

Dec 22nd, 2020 1h 26m

Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we continue Courtney’s deep dive into the Nolan Batman trilogy with one of the most iconic and influential films of the last 30 years - 2008’s exceptional The Dark Knight!We marvel at the mesmerizing, ti

Batman Begins (2005)

Nov 23rd, 2020 1h 24m

We’re deepening Courtney’s relationship with the Caped Crusader by revisiting the film that reintroduced the iconic character AND heralded the most important blockbuster director since Steven Spielberg - 2005's Batman Begins!Special guest Rya

Minisode: Top Five Horror Movies

Oct 30th, 2020 19m 44s

Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us to putt a bow on Spooky Season and rank our top five horror movies! Honestly, pretty straightforward stuff. Enjoy!Reach our guests at--Ryan: @rygreenshortsEmma: @emma92watkinsYou can rea

The Ring (2002)

Oct 29th, 2020 1h 2m

Spooky season draws to a close as we revisit one of the most successful and lasting horror films of our adolescence — only '90s kids will remember Gore Verbinski's The Ring!Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us to reminisce abo

It: Chapter Two (2019)

Oct 26th, 2020 1h 3m

More Spooky Season - Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the 2019 horror sequel, It: Chapter Two!We dissect the achievements and flaws of the lengthy movie and its stellar cast, get side-tracked talking about the art of film trailers an

It (2017)

Oct 14th, 2020 1h 3m

Spooky Season continues! Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the very successful horror adaptation, 2017’s It!We dive into the origins and production history of Stephen King’s celebrated work, lament more COVID movie dela

Labyrinth (1986)

Oct 14th, 2020 54m 13s

We’re kicking off Spooky Season with a light-hearted Courtney’s Choice - the 1986 fantasy cult classic, Labyrinth!We fall into the nostalgia hole of bizarre too-scary “kids” movies from the 80s, Courtney maybe watches some trailers, we side t

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Sep 16th, 2020 56m 20s

It’s a Courtney’s Choice! Join us for a palette cleanser from all things Marvel and Avengers as we watch a seminal early-aughts rom-com - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.We once again interrogate the tropes and influence of Romantic Comedies, di

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Jun 25th, 2020 1h 52m

We’re in the endgame now. Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as Courtney completes her Marvel cinematic journey with its crowning achievement: an immensely satisfying, subversive, and tear-inducing finale that REALLY sticks the landing — Aveng