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.
'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
So May We Spark(s): 'Annette' (2021) with Kelly Autry
Annette (2021) · May 13, 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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
'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
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" 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
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
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