Emilio, Madeline, and Julian love music, and spend their afternoons and evenings working for and teaching at a music school in midtown Manhattan. But they also really love movies. A lot. So when they're done teaching, they stay up late and discuss a movie, sometimes a few, that they've all agreed to see recently. Opinions, musings, personal stories, and sincere film enthusiasm ensue.
A Lotta Ins, A Lotta Outs: 'The Big Lebowski' (1998) with Brendan McDonald
The Big Lebowski (1998) · Sep 16, 2026
Our 100th Episode! Staying Up For 'Sleepless in Seattle' (1993)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993) · Aug 26, 2026
The Many Faces of Tilda Swinton: 'Orlando' (1992), 'Okja' (2017), and 'Suspiria' (2018) with Sarah Ungerleider
Orlando (1992) · Aug 19, 2026
"We're Americans" - 'Us' (2019) and 'Sinners' (2025) with Mariquita Reese
We (2019) · Aug 5, 2026
'Dead Ringers' (1988): Brothers' Keepers and Irons Men
Dead Ringers (1988) · Jul 22, 2026
Many Lives To Live: 'Cloud Atlas' (2012) with Emilio's Sister!
Cloud Atlas (2012) · Jul 8, 2026
When Life Gives You Orchids: 'Adaptation' (2002) with Michaela Brady
Adaptation. (2002) · Jun 24, 2026
The Movie Musicals of Paul Williams: 'Phantom of the Paradise' (1974), 'Bugsy Malone' (1976), & 'The Muppet Movie' (1979)
Phantom of the Paradise (1974) · Jun 10, 2026
Walkin' on the Wild Side: 'Velvet Goldmine' (1998) and 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' (2001)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) · May 27, 2026
Walkin' on the Wild Side: 'Velvet Goldmine' (1998) and 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' (2001)
Walk on the Wild Side (1962) · May 27, 2026
So May We Spark(s): 'Annette' (2021) with Kelly Autry
Annette (2021) · May 13, 2026
All "Inn" The Family: 'The Happiness of the Katakuris' (2001) with Lexi Amoriello
The Happiness of the Katakuris (2002) · Apr 29, 2026
Don't Feed The Plants: 'Little Shop of Horrors' (1986) with Will Reynolds
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) · Apr 15, 2026
Seventy Years of 'Written On The Wind' (1956) with Christian Garcia
Written on the Wind (1956) · Apr 10, 2026
A Neil Simon Rom-Com Trio, with James Codoyannis: 'Barefoot in the Park' (1967), 'The Heartbreak Kid' (1972), and 'The Goodbye Girl' (1977)
Barefoot in the Park (1967) · Mar 25, 2026
Arrival of an Ingenue: 'Roman Holiday' (1953) and 'Pretty Woman' (1990) with Sydney Duncan
Roman Holiday (1953) · Mar 11, 2026
A Human Interest Story: 'Broadcast News' (1987) with David Schwartz
Broadcast News (1987) · Feb 18, 2026
'The Apartment' (1960): Keys to Success, RomCom-Wise
The Apartment (1960) · Feb 4, 2026
Starry-Eyed Bard: 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998) with Anna Stone
Shakespeare in Love (1998) · Jan 21, 2026
Gnomes, Pay Phones and Deux Moulins: 'Amelie' (2001) with Anu Valia
Amélie (2001) · Jan 7, 2026
Dolls in Toyland: 'Tangerine" (2015) with Edo Choi
Tangerine (2015) · Dec 24, 2025
The Criterion Disc Holiday Share
Being John Malkovich (1999) · Dec 18, 2025
The Criterion Disc Holiday Share
Ikiru (1952) · Dec 18, 2025
The Criterion Disc Holiday Share
House (1977) · Dec 18, 2025
There You Are Peter!: 'Hook' (1991) with Rob McClure
Hook (1991) · Dec 10, 2025
'Wicked for Good' (2025) Reactions with Down The Yellow Brick Pod and Courtney Iventosch
Wicked: For Good (2025) · Dec 3, 2025
'Eyes Wide Shut' (1999): Escapade, Cavalcade, Masquerade
Eyes Wide Shut (1999) · Nov 26, 2025
Dads, Daughters, and the Revolution: "One Battle After Another" (2025) with Brendan McDonald
One Battle After Another (2025) · Nov 12, 2025
The Worst Noel: 'Black Christmas' (1974) with James Codoyannis
Black Christmas (1974) · Oct 30, 2025
Found Footage Evolution with Shaun Seneviratne: 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999), 'Creep' (2014), and 'Searching' (2018)
The Blair Witch Project (1999) · Oct 22, 2025
Pursuing the Money Shot: 'Nightcrawler' (2014) and 'Civil War' (2024) with Michael Cramer
Nightcrawler (2014) · Oct 8, 2025
Rock and Roll Re-Creation: 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' (2025)
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) · Oct 1, 2025
Spike Lee's 'Bamboozled' (2000) at 25 with Idris Goodwin
Bamboozled (2000) · Sep 17, 2025
Rerelease - 'This is Spinal Tap' (1984)
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) · Sep 11, 2025
Hindsight is 2020: 'Eddington' (2025) with Mariquita Reese
Eddington (2025) · Sep 3, 2025
In Dreams, You're Mine: "Blue Velvet" (1986) with Lily Desmond
Blue Velvet (1986) · Aug 20, 2025
Goin' Out West: Tom Waits on Film in 'Down By Law' (1986), 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), and 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' (2018)
Down by Law (1986) · Aug 6, 2025
Goin' Out West: Tom Waits on Film in 'Down By Law' (1986), 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), and 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' (2018)
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) · Aug 6, 2025
Goin' Out West: Tom Waits on Film in 'Down By Law' (1986), 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), and 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' (2018)
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) · Aug 6, 2025
Big Feminist Swings: "A League of Their Own" (1992) and "Don't Worry Darling" (2022) with Emilio's Sister!
A League of Their Own (1992) · Jul 23, 2025
In the Moon for Love: 'Moonstruck' (1987) with Jamie Homs
Moonstruck (1987) · Jul 9, 2025
Intergalactic Man of Industry: 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' (1976) with Michaela Brady
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) · Jun 25, 2025
'Jaws' (1975) at Fifty with Mike Duquette
Jaws (1975) · Jun 20, 2025
'Licorice Pizza' (2021): Life Plans and Stick Shift Vans
Licorice Pizza (2021) · Jun 11, 2025
Marriage Gory: 'Possession' (1981) with Sylvie Dranoff
Possession (1981) · May 28, 2025
Owen Roizman's New York Cinematography, with Special Guest Brendan McDonald: 'The French Connection' (1971), 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' (1974), and 'Network' (1976)
The French Connection (1971) · May 14, 2025
Outer Borough Scrambles: 'Good Time' (2017) and 'Anora' (2024) with Mariquita Reese
Good Time (2017) · Apr 30, 2025
A "Wedding Banquet" (1993) Companion with NYU Film Professor Zhen Zhang
The Wedding Banquet (1993) · Apr 26, 2025
FutureMakerPro: The Surreal Immigrant Experience of 'Problemista' (2024)
Problemista (2024) · Apr 16, 2025
Giddy for Gitl: 'Hester Street' (1975) and its Timeless Charms with Sharyn Rothstein
Hester Street (1975) · Apr 2, 2025
How Go The Dances?: ‘Frances Ha’ (2012) with Maggie Hill
Frances Ha (2013) · Mar 19, 2025
Oscar-Winning Comic Roles, with Special Guest Rob McClure: 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988), 'City Slickers' (1991), and 'My Cousin Vinny' (1992)
A Fish Called Wanda (1988) · Mar 5, 2025
Jess LeProtto on his 'West Side Story' Experience
West Side Story (2021) · Feb 26, 2025
'West Side Story' (1961 & 2021) with Ron Piretti
West Side Story (1961) · Feb 19, 2025
'L.A. Confidential' (1997): On the Record with Matt Friedman
L.A. Confidential (1997) · Feb 5, 2025
Talking 'Dreamgirls' (2006) for One Night Only!
Dreamgirls (2006) · Jan 22, 2025
Not Everyone's Tempo: ‘Whiplash’ (2014) with Rob Mitzner
Whiplash (2014) · Jan 8, 2025
We Three ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ (2003)
Tokyo Godfathers (2003) · Dec 25, 2024
'Home Alone' (1990) for the Holidays... with Jamie Homs!
Home Alone (1990) · Dec 11, 2024
'Wicked' (2024) Reactions with Down the Yellow Brick Pod and Courtney Iventosch
Wicked (2024) · Dec 6, 2024
'Carol' (2015): A Very Todd Haynes Christmas
Carol (2015) · Dec 4, 2024
Flicky Dick: 'Nixon' (1995), 'Dick' (1999) & 'Frost/Nixon' (2008) with Madeline's Dad!
Nixon (1995) · Nov 27, 2024
Disengaged in '68: 'Medium Cool' (1969) & 'Shampoo' (1975) with Sydney Duncan
Medium Cool (1969) · Nov 13, 2024
The Demagogue in Denim: 'A Face In the Crowd' (1957) with Maggie Hill
A Face in the Crowd (1957) · Oct 30, 2024
'Night of the Living Dead' (1968): Zombie Ground Zero
Night of the Living Dead (1968) · Oct 23, 2024
Spin Dog-tors: 'Wag the Dog' (1997) with Idris Goodwin
Wag the Dog (1997) · Oct 16, 2024
Voting for Pedro: The Simple Charms and Politics of 'Napoleon Dynamite' (2004)
Napoleon Dynamite (2004) · Oct 2, 2024
That Thing He Did! Adam Schlesinger's Music in 'That Thing You Do!' (1996), 'Josie and the Pussycats' (2001), and 'Music and Lyrics' (2007)
That Thing You Do! (1996) · Sep 18, 2024
That Thing He Did! Adam Schlesinger's Music in 'That Thing You Do!' (1996), 'Josie and the Pussycats' (2001), and 'Music and Lyrics' (2007)
Music and Lyrics (2007) · Sep 18, 2024
That Thing He Did! Adam Schlesinger's Music in 'That Thing You Do!' (1996), 'Josie and the Pussycats' (2001), and 'Music and Lyrics' (2007)
Josie and the Pussycats (2001) · Sep 18, 2024
'This is Spinal Tap' (1984): This Conversation Goes to Eleven!
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) · Aug 21, 2024
Down the Envy Drain: 'Saltburn' (2023) with Michaela Brady
Saltburn (2023) · Aug 14, 2024
'Mo' Better Blues' (1990) Makes It Mo' Better
Mo' Better Blues (1990) · Aug 7, 2024
Appreciating 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1982) with Mike Duquette
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) · Jul 31, 2024
'Nashville' (1975): Altman's Sprawling Masterwork
Nashville (1975) · Jul 24, 2024
Heckerling High: 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982), 'Clueless' (1995), and 'Loser' (2000)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) · Jul 10, 2024
Last Chance To Party: 'Superbad' (2007) and 'Booksmart' (2019)
Superbad (2007) · Jun 26, 2024
"How Very" - The Unlikely Persistence of 'Heathers' (1989)
Heathers (1989) · Jun 12, 2024
Tell Me More, Tell Me More: 'Grease' (1978) with Jamie Homs
Grease (1978) · May 30, 2024
We Saw the TV Glow, featuring Lily Desmond of Sloppy Jane!
I Saw the TV Glow (2024) · May 27, 2024
'Desperate Living' (1977) + 'Wizard of Oz' (1939) featuring Down the Yellow Brick Pod!
Desperate Living (1977) · May 22, 2024
'Fame' (1980): Four Years That Will Live Forever
Fame (1980) · May 15, 2024
'Dazed and Confused' (1993): We Get Older, It Stays The Same Age
Dazed and Confused (1993) · May 1, 2024
Unpacking 'Unbreakable' (2000) with Matt Friedman
Unbreakable (2000) · Apr 24, 2024
John Cazale: An Actor You Can't Refuse
The Godfather (1972) · Apr 17, 2024
State of Disgrace: 'Crash' (2005) and 'Green Book' (2018)
Crash (2005) · Apr 3, 2024
We're Talking Here!: 'Midnight Cowboy' (1969)
Midnight Cowboy (1969) · Mar 20, 2024
The "Oppenheimer" (2023) Part of Barbenheimer
Oppenheimer (2023) · Mar 14, 2024
Both Sides Now: 'CODA' (2021) and its Dualities
CODA (2021) · Mar 6, 2024
Having an Old Film for Dinner: 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) · Feb 21, 2024
A 'May December' (2023) chat + some Oscars talk
May December (2023) · Feb 15, 2024
'Divine' Intervention with Anthony Hollock
Hairspray (1988) · Feb 7, 2024
'Divine' Intervention with Anthony Hollock
Polyester (1981) · Feb 7, 2024
'Divine' Intervention with Anthony Hollock
Multiple Maniacs (1970) · Feb 7, 2024
Love is Bind: 'Secretary' (2002) & 'Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!' (1990)
Secretary (2002) · Jan 24, 2024
No Podcaster is a '(Shutter) Island' (2010)
Shutter Island (2010) · Jan 10, 2024
The Haunting Brilliance of 'Safe' (1995)
Safe (1995) · Dec 27, 2023
Three Go Over the Cuckoo's Merits
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) · Dec 12, 2023
Close Up on Joe Pantoliano, a.k.a. Joey Pants: 'Risky Business' (1983), 'The Fugitive' (1993) and 'Memento' (2000)
Risky Business (1983) · Dec 6, 2023
PTAdapted: 'Inherent Vice' (2014)
Inherent Vice (2014) · Nov 29, 2023
The 'Barbie' part of Barbenheimer
Barbie (2023) · Nov 22, 2023
Alien (1979)... Aliens (1986)... ALIEN$!
Alien (1979) · Nov 15, 2023
Alien (1979)... Aliens (1986)... ALIEN$!
Aliens (1986) · Nov 15, 2023
For A Little Bit Of Money: 'Fargo' (1996), 'A Simple Plan' (1998), and 'Shallow Grave' (1994)
Fargo (1996) · Nov 8, 2023
O 'mother!' (2017), what art thou?
mother! (2017) · Nov 1, 2023