IT'S OUR 3 YEAR POD-IVERSARY! We can't believe it ourselves, but here we are! Thanks for hanging with us for all this time. So, join us this week as we talk The Monkey, Heat, Ne Zha 1&2, The Rule of Jenny Pen, and Love Hurts!

We've been at this show for 3 years now, and we couldn't be more thrilled to be back with another Bonus Epsiode to tickle your ears. We talk about all things Oscar's! From the Red Carpet, to the show itself, to hits, misses, snubs, and two movies we just recently watched that were nominated! Tune in and lets recap!

The boyz are back to thrill you and romance you with this one... or at least try to. We talk about Heart Eyes of course, but also Valentine, Blue Velvet, Pink Flamingos, Police Academy 4, One of them Days, I'm Still Here, and many many many more. So if you want to go on a date with us for Valentine's day, we are here for you!

Dave and Tony sit down with writer and actor Ila Firouzabadi, writer and actor Pirouz Nemati, and writer director and actor Matthew Rankin to delve into the creation of the acclaimed 2024 film, Universal Language. This Canadian absurdist comedy-drama, co-written by Rankin, Firouzabadi, and Nemati, has garnered international acclaim for its unique storytelling and cultural fusion.
Set in a surreal space between Tehran and Winnipeg, the film weaves together seemingly unconnected stories that find a mysterious point of intersection. In this episode, our guests share insights into their collaborative writing process, the blending of cultural narratives, and the challenges of bringing such an innovative project to life. They also discuss the film's reception, including its selection as Canada's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

In this episode, we take to the skies with Flight Risk (2025), starring Mark Wahlberg. But that’s not all—we also dive into the politically charged Soundtrack to a Coup D’état (2024), explore the mind-bending sci-fi of Grafted (2024), and discuss the architectural drama The Brutalist (2024). Plus, we revisit the cult classic action-comedy The Big Hit (1998) and look ahead to the howling horror of Wolf Man (2025).
From adrenaline-pumping action to eerie transformations, we’ve got it all this week—tune in!

In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Sook-Yin Lee to dive into her role as Writer/Director in the daring 2024 project Paying for It. Known for her work as an actress, director, and broadcaster, Sook-Yin shares her insights on this provocative exploration of love, sex, and money, offering a fresh perspective on intimacy and agency.

In this episode, we sit down with director Lowell Dean to discuss his latest film Dark Match (2024), a thrilling and high-stakes exploration of the world of underground wrestling. Lowell takes us behind the scenes of the film, shedding light on the creative process, the intense physicality of the production, and the complex characters at the heart of the story. 

In this Cinematic Kaleidoscope of an episode, we dive into a diverse lineup of films, from the gritty urban crime in "Crack House" (1989) to the intense courtroom drama of "Primal Fear" (1996). We unravel the suspense in "A Complete Unknown" (2024) and revisit the beloved sci-fi adventure "Honey I Shrunk the Kids". We discuss the controversial and non-linear narrative of "Irreversible" (2002), get a sneak peek into the psychological drama "Vermiglio" (2024), and explore loyalty and vengeance in the classic Japanese action movie "Yakuza Wolf" (1972). Our main segment focuses on "Better Man" (2024), a poignant exploration of human relationships and personal growth. Join us for thoughtful analysis, nostalgia, and cinematic gems in this week's episode. 🍿