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When Harry Met Sally: Can Men and Women Really Just be Friends?

After a long hiatus, the gang is back with a much delayed Valentine's episode where they discuss Rob Reiner's classic rom-com (the mother of all Rom-Coms, really), When Harry Met Sally. For those of you in the audience not familiar with this comedy classic, it stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as two people who fall in love over the course of several years and several encounters. The gang discusses dating (then and now), gender dynamics, and the age-old question; can men and women just be friends? Where to watch: With a Subscription: MGM + Sling Philo Roku Channel Amazon Purchase or Rent: Apple TV Fandango at Home Youtube Personnel: Hosts: Austin Alysson Phil Producer: Nico Rico Audio Engineer: TellTheTruth Theme: Podcast Theme- Kevin Hartnell

Hunt For the WilderPeople: Brotherhood Through the "Bush"

On this week's episode, the gang takes a trip through the New Zealand "bush", to discuss Taika Waititi's Hunt for the Wilderpeople. We'll be covering the memorable performances of the cast, which includes Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, and Rachel House. Where to watch Election: Tubi Fandango at Home Apple TV Personnel: Hosts: Austin Alysson Phil Producer: Nico Rico Audio Engineer: TellTheTruth Theme: Podcast Theme- Kevin Hartnell

Election: Electile Dysfunction

It's 2026 and the gang is back at it again. This time we're diving into Alexander Payne's political satire, Election, a movie that stars Reese Witherspoon as ambitious student Tracey Flick, whose campaign for student president is imperiled by jealous teacher Mr. McCallister, played by Matthew Broderick. We'll be taking a look at how Election portrays the hypocrisy of U.S politics and people through the lens of a high school election. Where to watch Election: Netflix Paramount Kanopy Apple TV Fubo TV Amazon Prime Personnel: Hosts: Austin Alysson Phil Producer: Nico Rico Audio Engineer: TellTheTruth Theme: Podcast Theme- Kevin Hartnell

Brick: How Rian Johnson Rebuilt the Noir Genre

The final Episode of 2025! The gang discusses Rian Johnson's debut film, Brick (2005) a neo-noir that takes the hard-boiled, pulpy detective style of 1950s classics and transposes it into a modern-day high school setting. This sharply written story features all the usual noir tropes but in a contemporary setting with a convoluted plot that manages to keep audiences locked in from start to finish. Where to Watch Brick: Rent or Buy Apple TV Youtube Amazon Prime Fandango at Home Google Play Movies Personnel: Hosts: Austin Alysson Phil Producer: Nico Rico Audio Engineer: TellTheTruth Theme: Podcast Theme- Kevin Hartnell

Night of the Hunter: Faith, Fraud and Southern Gothic Horror

This week, the gang discusses Charles Naughton's one and only film, the classic Night of the Hunter (1955). Robert Mitchum's legendary performance as evil priest, Harry Powell, is one of the most haunting and memorable depictions of a serial killer in the history of film, and with a slew of stunning shots that harken back to German Expressionism and paved the way for countless other films, Night of the Hunter is essential viewing. Also discussed is pseudo and performative christianity as well as much more. You can stream Night of the Hunter on: Tubi Pluto TV Rent or Buy: Amazon Youtube Apple Play Personnel: Hosts: Austin Alysson Phil Producer: Nico Rico Audio Engineer: TellTheTruth Theme: Podcast Theme- Kevin Hartnell