Who Likes Pumpkin Spice?

The Best Labor Day Movie

It's the season finale! Since it's Labor Day weekend, Allie and JR. explore labor unions. What does it mean to be part of one? Why do they matter? And why aren't there Labor Day movies?

Who Likes Pumpkin Spice?

It's almost Fall, which means it's time to break out the Ugg boots and brew up a pumpkin spice latte. Allie and JR. explore our favorite Fall traditions and holidays, as well as the foods we love (and hate) this time of year.

What Makes a Gen Z Horror Movie?

Two recent films - Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and Talk to Me - claim to be Gen Z horror films, so Allie and JR. investigate. Do these films fairly represent Gen Z?   JR.'s Tor.com article: "From The Exorcist to Talk to Me, Possession Films Teach Us to Fear the Wrong Things [https://www.tor.com/2023/08/16/from-the-exorcist-to-talk-to-me-possession-films-teach-us-to-fear-the-wrong-things/]"

The Right Way to Read a Book

What's a Summer without some terrific reads? Allie and JR. try out a new intro, then dive into their favorite books of the summer. Plus, they explore how to find a great book and the ways they enjoy reading. And of course we have plenty of reading recommendations for you!

The Summer's Biggest Bombs

In the wake of watching MEG 2, Allie and JR. reflect on a summer of movie surprises. What were our favorites of the summer? What were the surprise bombs? PLUS: We revisit Oppenheimer now that we've both seen it.