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Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (LA Times Chief Film Critic ) watch and discuss the best movies out there. From the classics to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and decide if these movies still stand the test of time.

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There's Something About Mary

2026-11-12 · 1 hr 17 min · Episode 451

This week Amy and Paul revisit the 1998 comedy There's Something About Mary to explore how the Farrelly brothers turned outrageous gross-out humor into a box office sensation. From its unforgettable gags to its…
In Bruges E

2026-11-05 · 1 hr 20 min · Episode 450

With a new Martin McDonagh film on the horizon, Amy and Paul revisit his darkly hilarious cult classic In Bruges. They explore how a movie about two hitmen hiding out in Belgium becomes a surprisingly profound…
The Witch

2026-10-29 · 1 hr 5 min · Episode 449

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? This week, Amy and Paul venture into the woods for Robert Eggers’ 2016 folk horror film The Witch. They explore the film’s painstaking historical accuracy, its unsettling…
Fast Five

2026-10-22 · 1 hr 11 min · Episode 448

Fast cars, big heists, and family. This week, Paul and Amy revisit Fast Five, the movie that transformed The Fast and the Furious from a street-racing franchise into an action blockbuster juggernaut.
Spirited Away

2026-10-15 · 54 min · Episode 447

Paul and Amy get spirited away with Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 2001 animated classic! They explore how this magical coming-of-age adventure tackles consumerism, identity, and the power of kindness. Plus, they discuss…
Hereditary (with David Ehrlich)

2026-10-08 · 1 hr 9 min · Episode 446

This week Amy sits down with IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich to talk about Ari Aster's chilling debut, Hereditary. The two recall their unforgettable first screening at Sundance and explore how the film transforms…
Salt (with Ira Madison III)

2026-10-01 · 1 hr 6 min · Episode 445

Amy welcomes Ira Madison III to go undercover with Salt, the 2010 spy thriller that gave Angelina Jolie a chance to go full action hero. They dig into the movie’s wild development, from a Tom Cruise vehicle about “Edwin…
Almost Famous (with Alan Sepinwall)

2026-09-24 · 1 hr 18 min · Episode 444

With Paul away, Amy hits the road with TV critic and former Rolling Stone writer Alan Sepinwall to revisit Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous, the coming-of-age rock movie about a teenage journalist, a very complicated band,…
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (with Julie Klausner)

2026-09-17 · 1 hr 17 min · Episode 443

While Paul is away, Amy welcomes comedian and writer Julie Klausner to dive into Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Russ Meyer’s gloriously outrageous collision of sex, drugs, rock and roll, and barely contained chaos.…
Summer Movie Recap 2026

2026-09-10 · 1 hr 0 min · Episode 442

Paul and Amy look back at the wild summer of 2026, a blockbuster season that brought audiences back to theaters and delivered one of the most lucrative summers in over a decade. From The Invite and Jackass Forever to…

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Owner: Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson
Oldest episode in feed: 05/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length: 1 hr 22 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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