A weekly podcast where Helen, Edison, and
Ms. Sinclair do a deep dive on a new release that has just hit theaters or streaming.
A weekly podcast where Helen, Edison, and
Ms. Sinclair do a deep dive on a new release that has just hit theaters or streaming.
A Real Pain
This week, we discuss A Real Pain, written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. This isn't your standard buddy road trip movie, that's for sure. Kieran is charming, Jesse is awkward and this movie clocks in at the beautiful run time of one hour, thirty minutes. Bless
This conversation made me realize that maybe this is the time for me to share. Some people may be experiencing a form of depression for the first time since adjusting to COVID-19; others may recognize their uncomfortable feelings and not know how to process them in this weird time. Maybe my sharing will provide some insight. Maybe it will just make me feel better. Either way, I’m gonna do it.
Weird Score 6.5/10
Beverly Sutphin, a seemingly normal suburban housewife who just wants to raise her children to be model citizens, has a very unique way of dealing with people she deems menaces to society…
WEIRD SCORE 8.5/10
This is the film version of Romeo and Juliet that your cool younger English teacher wanted to show you but with better judgement decided to stick with Franco Zeffirelli’s more appropriate 1968 version.
WEIRD SCORE 7/10
Ahhh the perils of puberty. It’s hard on everybody. Every woman can relate to what our protagonist Dawn experiences in the film. The hormones, the awkwardness, the confusion, the second pair of teeth she discovers in her…HOLD ON…wait…is that a real thing?
For the remainder of grade school, my weight fluctuated and my need to control the situation grew stronger. It didn’t help that there was virtually no representation of body positivity in popular culture. I wanted to be an actor and naturally looked up to women in the industry. I struggled to see myself reflected in the beauty standards held by Hollywood.
WEIRD SCORE 6.5/10
What could be weird about this tragic story about a man whose only purpose in life was to save the bears? What’s weird is... Timothy.
Character: Street Urchin
A city is a mayhem of sound
There is no escape for me
Will the noises ever stop?
I want to write about what it’s like to be a woman in the entertainment industry. I figure the best (and only) way to do this would be to honest and share my own experiences. Here it goes.
WEIRD SCORE 7/10
“Kissed”...sounds romantic doesn’t it? I suppose it is in a way ...depending on how you define romance.
WEIRD SCORE 7.5/10
Dr. Nick Cavanaugh, a surgeon with major mommy issues is obsessed with a woman he had a previous affair with, named Helena.
A Real Pain
This week, we discuss A Real Pain, written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. This isn't your standard buddy road trip movie, that's for sure. Kieran is charming, Jesse is awkward and this movie clocks in at the beautiful run time of one hour, thirty minutes. Bless
The Brutalist
This week, we brave the lengthy runtime and delve into Brady Corbet’s sprawling American epic, The Brutalist. So grab your snacks and plan your pee breaks, because we’re deep-diving into this thematically rich Oscar nominee.
Unknown Showgirl
It’s a showbiz double feature this episode! First up, there’s some heat blowin’ in the wind when Ms Sinclair and Edison fight it out over the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”, starring Timothée Chalamet. Then, in “The Last Showgirl” (31:24) , starring Pamela Anderson, there’s rhinestones and breasts, but what about joy? Tune in to find out!
Most Anticipated 2025
This week it’s our 8th annual most anticipated episode! We are heading full force into 2025 and leaving the mistakes of 2024 in the dust! Join us while we each pick five movies that we are most excited about!
Babeferatu
In this week’s episode, we sink our teeth into a chilling and sultry double feature: Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, the atmospheric reimagining of the vampire legend, and Babygirl , the provocative film examining modern eroticism. From the haunting shadows of Count Orlok to Nicole Kidman’s daring performance as a CEO navigating her sexual desire, we explore how these two films tackle themes of power, lust, and obsession. Join us for “Babeferatu,” where we dissect the enduring allure of the forbidden.
Eighth Annual Christmas Special
It’s our Eighth Annual Christmas Special! Eight years of rum-nogs, joy and fighting about Christmas movies. This year we’re covering 1940’s The Shop Around the Corner, 1984’s Silent Night Deadly Night and 1996’s The Preacher’s Wife. Happy Holidays everyone!
Gladiator II
Like hands moving through a wheat field these are the days of the Roman Empire! This week we’ve got baboons, impossible thighs and yes even sharks! Join us while we discuss the colossal Gladiator II.
Wicked
This week on Talk Movie To Me, we’re diving into one of the most anticipated musical adaptations of the year: Wicked! Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), this cinematic take on the Broadway sensation stars Cynthia Erivo as the misunderstood Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch. With stunning visuals, unforgettable songs like “Defying Gravity,” and a story that redefines the land of Oz, Wicked is the most “Popular” movie in theatres right now. Join us as we explore whether this film lives up to the hype and what it brings to the beloved musical's legacy. Don't miss our thoughts on this magical, star-studded spectacle!
Emilia Pérez
For this week’s episode, we’re talking about the film Emilia Pérez, a bloody, violent drug cartel crime thriller. And a story of trans liberation and the joy of living your authentic life. And a pulpy melodrama. Oh, and a MUSICAL. This is a Spanish language film set in the heart of Mexico City but shot in France, by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard. If that sounds ambitious, wait til you hear the story!