Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Movies with My Dad
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| You Can See Everything | 21 oct. 2026 | ||
Episode 110: You Can See Everything You Can See Everything brings Elizabeth Holmes and the story of Theranos back to our collective consciousness, and Nathan Fielder guides us through an insane behemoth of a documentary. How this movie ever got made is a mystery, but it was amazing to spend three hours with Elizabeth. If you leave the theater with a better understanding of her, you’re doing much better than us. We spend most of this episode debating what the “real” Elizabeth is all about. Get ready to be entranced by this documentary masterpiece. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Verity | 13 oct. 2026 | ||
Episode 109: Verity Welcome to a throwback to the erotic murder movies of the ’70s and ’80s. The killer Verity cast includes stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. The story is filled with twists and turns throughout and tries really hard to bring back that retro vibe. Unfortunately, Tina laughed at all the wrong places. Stratis was entertained enough, but wanted the pace to pick up a little. If you’re looking for a good date movie to bond over, this just might be it. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Digger | 06 oct. 2026 | ||
Episode 108: Digger Digger is the latest Tom Cruise big-budget film, and it’s attempting to be a real intellectual blockbuster comedy. Instead, we get a neat plot twist and a heck of a lot of yelling, but that’s just not enough to carry the day. The creators wanted to comment on the state of the world and the petrochemical companies that wield immense power. Unfortunately, the audience that might be attracted to this film is probably already in the choir and won’t enjoy the ham-handed sermon. So if you like smart, intellectual dark comedies, maybe you should give 1964’s Doctor Strangelove a try instead. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Primetime | 29 sept. 2026 | ||
Episode 107: Primetime Get ready for an emotional ride into the disturbing world of pedophilia, TV news exploitation, and humanity’s morality. Primetime explores all this and so much more. You’re put right into the middle of one of TV’s biggest news magazine shows as it tracks down and lures pedophiles into an on-camera police sting operation. You cannot walk away from this film without being moved, but how and in which direction is going to be very personal. Tina and Stratis aren’t even in the same universe about the way this movie makes them feel. Let’s just say one of them couldn’t be happier - not sure if that’s a healthy place to be though. Buckle up for this one! Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Coyote vs. Acme | 23 sept. 2026 | ||
Episode 106: Coyote vs. Acme Even though we went to the Toronto International Film Festival this week, we still found time to visit our local AMC theater to see Coyote vs. Acme. This movie has everything you’d want in a live-action cartoon: great animation, strong comedic actors, and the heritage of Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. Who could ask for anything more? Well, evidently us. We just couldn’t find the funny here. At least we had a great time at the film festival watching a taxidermist love story. Trust us, it was worth it. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Buddy | 14 sept. 2026 | ||
Episode 105: Buddy If you’re a child of the ’90s and Barney the purple dinosaur was a staple in your house, then Buddy, starring a psychotic unicorn, may be your kind of movie. That’s assuming you’re looking for a deeply disturbing, trauma-filled, child-murder-palooza of a movie. Buddy perfectly matches the vibe of pre-school educational television shows with some Pee Wee Herman spice thrown in for good measure. We respect the craft of making this film, even if we don’t completely understand what we saw. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | 08 sept. 2026 | ||
Episode 104: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas The world lost a truly wonderful spirit this week. We do our best to give Dolly Parton a film tribute by watching The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. It’s hard to explain how a film about Texas sex workers can be turned into a wholesome musical, but that’s the magic of Dolly. There are some great performances throughout, but Charles Durning stands out as the dancing/singing governor of Texas. He almost steals the entire show. Tina gives us all a Dolly history lesson, while Stratis covers the real story this movie is based on. Dolly’s singing and acting were a huge contribution to the world’s happiness, but don’t forget about the free books she gives to kids through her Imagination Library. Dolly, we will miss you. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Idiots | 02 sept. 2026 | ||
Episode 103: Idiots When a movie has a title like Idiots, you go in wondering if you should even bother to see it. Writer/director Macon Blair wanted to make a comedy about two hapless losers who get hired to transport a delinquent rich kid to rehab. On its face, that seems like a strong premise for all kinds of hijinx, but what we get instead is just not funny, and that’s a real problem for a comedy. To be fair, there were a couple of dudes in the theater who really seemed to enjoy the show, but they may have been operating on a HIGHER plane. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Tony | 25 août 2026 | ||
Episode 102: Tony Tony is the superhero origin story for one of the culinary world’s greatest personalities, Anthony Bourdain. Dominic Sessa plays Tony, who spends the two-hour runtime sulking in the corner of every room he enters. He’s a sad, scrawny little guy, and that’s normally all Tina needs to enjoy a film, but this one just doesn’t deliver. Somehow they missed all the charisma and personality that Bourdain's fans know from his many shows and books. Stratis didn’t have much good to say either. We did learn how to shuck an oyster, so that’s something. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| The End of Oak Street | 19 août 2026 | ||
Episode 101: The End of Oak Street Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor take us back to the ’80s, but then they get flung straight into the Jurassic age in this time-traveling wormhole of a movie. Tina and Stratis discuss the important question of whether dinosaurs are red or white meat and how these weird sci-fi movies are just metaphors for the ills of humanity. Given that this movie had both wormholes and dinosaurs, you would think that would have been enough to pull Stratis in, but he still wanted more, while Tina was totally checked out. How much more does a filmmaker need to make us happy? Oh, yeah, maybe a solid ending wouldn’t hurt. So if you’re in the mood for a Jurassic Park meets Back to the Future movie, maybe go watch them instead. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| One Night Only | 13 août 2026 | ||
Episode 100: One Night Only This is our one hundredth episode and we couldn’t be happier. If you ask Google AI about this podcast, it says, “Tina provides professional critical insight, while Stratis offers hilariously candid, unfiltered reactions.” Who can argue with an algorithm? As for this week’s movie, if you’ve ever wondered what a rom com would be like in a dystopian world where sex was illegal except for one day of the year, this one’s for you. One Night Only is a mash-up of Sleepless in Seattle and Logan’s Run, with Fingernails thrown in for some sci-fi techno fun. We have very different opinions about how much of a romantic comedy this is, and at least one of us wanted the lead male actor, Callum Turner, to spend more time learning how to toss a pizza. Let’s see who the true romantic really is! Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Spider-Man: Brand New Day | 03 août 2026 | ||
Episode 99: Spider-Man: Brand New Day We’re back in the world of superheroes, and this time we aren’t talking about the Odyssey. Spider-Man: Brand New Day lets us fly through the canyon walls of NYC better than any thrill ride does. Guess which one of us just doesn’t care? It’s Tina, and she spends much of our ride wishing superhero movies would do more than just retell the same old stories. She’s seen it all before and blames Hollywood for not investing enough in unique takes on this genre. And she’s still upset about the last Supergirl movie. Stratis, like the rest of the audience, was just having a great time. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Her Private Hell | 28 juil. 2026 | ||
Episode 98: Her Private Hell Have you been searching for hours of experimental cinema filled with colorful lights and shadows and not much else? If so, director Nicolas Winding Refn has made the perfect movie for you – Her Private Hell. It’s two hours of confusing artistic cinema with some daddy issues thrown in for fun. Tina tries to explain this “masterpiece” to Stratis, but all he got out of it was his new critic’s slogan: It’s a piece of moving art. He thought that was original, but it’s NOT. The actors and the composer were totally committed to Refn’s vision, making this a textured experience. You’ll have to decide if you’re the right person to enjoy this film, but we definitely had some issues. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| The Odyssey | 20 juil. 2026 | ||
Episode 97: The Odyssey The Greeks are back, BABY! Director and writer Christopher Nolan takes on the epic retelling of Homer's The Odyssey, and Stratis is all in. Tina, on the other hand, wasn’t convinced. She thought Nolan didn’t get "freaky" enough with the classic and had some serious notes on casting. Actually, we both had issues with the casting, but we were in total agreement on Agamemnon’s bronze vertebrae helmet. What a work of art. Somebody should get an Oscar for that. Lastly, how did Nolan make a movie about ancient Greeks without putting even one Greek actor somewhere in the epic film? Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| The Invite | 15 juil. 2026 | ||
Episode 96: The Invite Getting out of the parking lot this week was a bit rough, even after watching a great Olivia Wilde movie - The Invite. The first third of the movie worried Stratis because he thought he’d have to discuss an orgy film with his daughter. Luckily, the movie took a turn midway and he was saved. We moved on to the fact that Wilde directed and starred in this movie and talked a bit about the way actors and directors approach a script. The other actors in this film did a great job, but we had to take a pause to visit Pittsburgh's own, Page’s Dairy Mart, for some soft serve before we finished our conversation. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Minions & Monsters | 07 juil. 2026 | ||
Episode 95: Minions & Monsters How did we celebrate America’s 250th birthday? Fireworks, hot dogs, and a cold beer? NOPE. We saw Minions & Monsters at our local cineplex! Okay, it was only the 3rd of July, but that didn’t help us agree on much. We do think the animator did a great job of taking the Minions back to 1927 Hollywood, complete with callbacks to great actors and movies from that era. And just to spice up this episode, we swing by the Wendy’s drive-through to pick up a couple of Minionion-themed kid's meals. You’re going to get a review of the movie and our food choices this week. Happy Fourth! Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Supergirl | 30 juin 2026 | ||
Episode 94: Supergirl It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…we can’t agree on what Supergirl is all about. This is Tina’s favorite type of bummer superhero cinema and nothing like the superheroes of Stratis’ youth. We get into the morality of using human trafficking and dog torture to get the audience emotionally connected to the characters. Tina tries to buy an intergalactic fizz cocktail but ends up being thwarted by the AMC bartender. Let’s just say that superhero movies aren’t simple good-versus-evil stories anymore, so whether you agree with Tina or Stratis, this episode will bring you into our conversation. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Masters of the Universe | 26 juin 2026 | ||
Episode 93: Masters of the Universe By the power of Grayskull we are transported to the mythical planet of Eternia, home of He-Man. Let’s just say that Masters of the Universe does not bring to mind our ideal vacation spot, but Stratis did manage to take a couple of relaxing naps during the movie. Somehow Tina analyzes He-Man’s gender identity issues while Stratis has flashbacks to his college dorm. Overall, we do a great job of showing off how little we know about the He-Man universe, and this movie didn’t make us want to try to learn more. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| The Sheep Detectives | 22 juin 2026 | ||
Episode 92: The Sheep Detectives If you’re looking for a movie to teach your small children about murder and the horribleness of humanity, then maybe you’ll find it in The Sheep Detectives. If you listen to the voices of the internet, then you’ll think Tina and Stratis are just wrong about this movie. Their hearts were not warmed even a little. Heck, these sheep almost put Stratis to sleep, and even Sir Patrick Stewart could barely keep him awake! Tina did have the fun of sitting next to her nine-year-old cousins and managed to pick up some secondhand enthusiasm for sheep humor. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Is God Is | 16 juin 2026 | ||
Episode 91: Is God Is Is God Is is a crazy title for a film, but it fits this most unique twin-sisters revenge epic as they try to deal with a horrible childhood. Kara Young and Mallori Johnson play the twin sisters amazingly well, if not a bit too disturbingly, but that’s more Aleshea Harris’ choice since she’s both director and screenwriter. Tina believes the moral of this movie is that love is a thing that can both protect us and can consume us, but Stratis is just left with way too much sadness. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Tuner | 09 juin 2026 | ||
Episode 90: Tuner Stratis is thrilled that this week’s film doesn’t have any talking sheep or a ridiculous amount of blood and guts. Instead, we’re treated to an actual story with real characters. At least that's what he thought of Tuners. The film takes us into the world of a master piano tuner who also has hyper-sensitive hearing. What else can he do with his super hearing? Crack safes for the mob and fall in love at the same time. Screen legend Dustin Hoffman brings some old-school charm, and we both really enjoyed his performance. One last thing - not sure why but Tina tells us way too much about her ear wax and how it’s held her back from going into the safe cracking profession. Don’t forget that “E-flat is wrong!” Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | 02 juin 2026 | ||
Episode 89: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu If you want to slog through a galaxy far far away, then maybe you’re a good candidate for the latest Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu. We definitely didn't have the Force with us on this one. Tina spent most of the movie curled up in a ball and Stratis managed to nap through the really loud fight scenes. We both thought the musical score was fantastic and the composer deserved a better movie to work with. We did get to talk about Blade Runner and why Sigourney Weaver hasn't made it to Star Trek yet. At least that's something. Music - "New York Big Jazz" by MagikStudio/Jamendo/Adobe Stock | |||
| I Love Boosters | 26 mai 2026 | ||
Episode 88: I Love Boosters The theme of this week’s movie is Fashion Forward Philanthropy, and if that doesn’t make sense to you then you probably need to go see I Love Boosters. Boots Riley’s latest film takes us on a psychedelic ride through Los Angeles while stealing high-fashion clothing. Guess who showed up at the theater wearing an I Love Boosters t-shirt? Tina, so you know she’s all in on Riley’s vision. Stratis, on the other hand, has some mixed opinions. He was all ready to enjoy a madcap, Scooby Doo-like crime caper, just like the one he was promised in the trailer. Instead, he was forced to deal with what Tina called a ‘maximalist, plain, simple colors’ film. Not sure how he’s going to process that! Get ready for a spirited discussion about this movie and how unique films like this ever get made. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Obsession | 19 mai 2026 | ||
Episode 87: Obsession This week’s movie, Obsession, creates drama for Stratis right from the start. A co-dependency love story is just too much for him to handle. According to him, this film is somehow boring and deeply disturbing at the same time. On the other hand, Tina loved it and would be happy to see it many more times. How are we even related? Our backseat sentient being makes an appearance and comes up with a great pull quote that summarizes the movie nicely - Deeply Upsetting, Done Well. Our advice is that if you’re offered an opportunity to have your one big wish come true, steer clear of making someone fall in love with you. That’s assuming you don’t want a rampage of carnage with gallons of blood spilled everywhere you look. You’ve been warned. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Mortal Kombat II | 11 mai 2026 | ||
Episode 86: Mortal Kombat II Kombat is this week’s theme and we get right into it over the need for this movie to even exist. Is Mortal Kombat II actually a movie or just a bunch of video game scenes? Tina takes the stand that it’s a fun summer romp, but Stratis isn’t having any of it. Granted, he may have done some napping during important plot points, but he doesn’t think that mattered much. Here’s an Inside Baseball thought - how come the necromancer couldn’t bring this film back from the dead? Let’s just say this might be a hard sell for anyone other than people who are already fans of the franchise. At least Stratis finds a Star Trek connection. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| The Devil Wears Prada 2 | 05 mai 2026 | ||
Episode 85: The Devil Wears Prada 2 It’s not often that a Meryl Streep movie causes us to have so little enthusiasm, but The Devil Wears Prada 2 is that kind of film. You can’t even blame it on not liking the original, because Tina’s a huge fan and Anne Hathaway will always be Princess of Genovia in her heart. The original’s magic comes from the awfulness of Streep’s character, back when evil bosses could really be evil. Even if they wanted to soften her up for a modern audience, why not criticize the current state of big-media journalism, fast fashion, or even the world of the billionaire class? If you’ve never seen the original, this sequel has nothing to offer you. The rest of you should go in with low expectations. Maybe then you’ll leave more enthused than we are. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Over Your Dead Body | 04 mai 2026 | ||
Episode 84: Over Your Dead Body Over Your Dead Body wants to be an enjoyable, quirky, dark comedy about love, relationships, and marriage, but it hits a brick wall that Tina can’t get past. Let’s just say there’s one scene that could have been left on the cutting room floor and we’d all have been better off. On the positive side, we both enjoyed Jorma Taccone’s skill at threading multiple story lines together. Their only connection is that they all take place in one cabin in the woods. Lastly, there’s the matter of a missing raccoon that we still want to know about, but the odds of a sequel don’t seem high. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Michael | 27 avr. 2026 | ||
Episode 83: Michael This week we joined some very passionate Michael Jackson fans at the press screening of Michael, and if you’re one of those true fans of the King of Pop, don’t even bother to listen to this episode. Put on your fedora and your sequined glove and go see this movie. You’ll love it. As for the two of us, this biopic has some flaws and we don’t hesitate to dig into them. Let’s just hope Michael’s lawyers aren’t listening. One fun fact about this screening is that the extended family of the director, Antoine Fuqua, was there. They gave his title credit a big round of applause, which was a nice touch. We also discuss the trauma of child stars and give Bubbles the chimp some love. The ’80s were wild! Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Hoppers | 10 avr. 2026 | ||
Episode 82: Hoppers Pixar's Hoppers takes a stab at environmentalism when they transfer the brain of a young, nature-loving woman into the body of a beaver. The beaver tries to stop the impending destruction of a beautiful glade full of happy little creatures to make way for the expansion of a city highway. We found a lot wrong with this film, even though it was written by a hometown boy (Jesse Andrews). Tina might have uncovered a Disney/Pixar conspiracy that involves turning minority characters into animal creatures - now we just need a catchy title for this conspiracy. Hoppers is one special movie indeed. Somehow it manages to allow Stratis to snore while staying wide awake. At least there's a happy ending and everyone learned a lesson - wait, what? Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Project Hail Mary | 03 avr. 2026 | ||
Episode 81: Project Hail Mary You’d think a NASA-type space movie would be right up Stratis' alley, but Project Hail Mary follows an erratic trajectory. Stratis sums up the story of Ryan Gosling unwillingly going to space and meeting a rock. Meanwhile, we learn that Tina has a symbiotic crying relationship with Gosling. Just to make matters more interesting, we have multiple interactions with wildlife on the drive home. Hopefully they all survived. All things considered, Tina was right when she said she’s OK this movie exists. High praise indeed. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| K-Pops! | 27 mars 2026 | ||
Episode 80: K-Pops! What do you get when you mix a cross-cultural family dynamic with the world of Korean celebrity culture? K-POPS! It’s not obvious why the movie title has that exclamation point at the end because nothing about it brings excitement, except maybe watching Cathy Shim on the big screen. The rest of the film left both of us flat, but Tina does get a little passionate when she talks about how much the main character sucks. No, I mean really suuuucks! If you’re looking for a little Korean representation in a Hollywood film, this movie is a home run. For the rest of us, however, it’s more like an unforced error. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie | 24 mars 2026 | ||
Episode 79: Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie Canadians Matthew Johnson and Jay McCarrol bring us this zany Back to the Future-inspired, friendship, murder, comedy movie with one hell of a title: Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie. Stratis enjoyed this film so much that it took him from the brink of slumber to fully awake and laughing at all the goofball jokes. Not surprisingly, Tina wasn’t as enthusiastic. There just wasn’t enough of her type of dry humor to make this work, but she does a good job of explaining movie copyright law. So if you're looking to relive the heyday of Canadian sketch comedy shows like SCTV or if you’re a fan of Catherine O'Hara or Eugene Levy (they aren’t in this film), this is right up your alley. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| 2026 Oscar Predictions | 13 mars 2026 | ||
Episode 79: Oscars With My Mom Stratis sits this episode out so Tina can take her mom, Regina, along to make completely uninformed Oscar predictions based solely on studios’ promotional photos of nominated films and actors. Takeaways from Mom include “the tall man is so tall,” “I feel nothing,” and “that’s a very good crying face.” You don’t want to miss her pick for best picture! Maybe Hollywood should consider this approach for future awards. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Psycho Killer | 09 mars 2026 | ||
Episode 77: Psycho Killer If you’re looking for a feel-good rom com date flick you might want to steer clear of Psycho Killer, as if the name wasn’t a good enough clue. Actually, you might want to steer clear of this if you aren’t a murderous, satan-loving, horror-loving kind of person. Staying true to form, Stratis doesn’t understand why these kinds of stories need to be told and really wonders why studio executives spend money on them. We somehow go off on a tangent about Malcolm McDowell and how many times Caligula has come up in Tina’s life this week. Ultimately, we struggled to talk about this movie. You would think a film that can bring together Three Mile Island, a government-mutated human, and a murderous road trip would be more fun. Oh, well. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| How to Make a Killing | 23 févr. 2026 | ||
Episode 76: How to Make a Killing Looking for a happy story about killing off seven relatives to score a $28 billion payout? Then this week’s film, How to Make a Killing, is right up your alley. We spend most of the show talking about the rise of Glen Powell as a true movie star, and Tina delves into our need to build up and then tear down our stars. There was no disagreement that Glen is a pretty man! This movie is a fresh take on the tale-as-old-as-time morality play of wealth, ambition, values, and family, all with a fun attitude to keep you entertained. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Crime 101 | 16 févr. 2026 | ||
Episode 75: Crime 101 If you’re a fan of cruising the 101 around Los Angeles in a fast car and lifting millions in diamonds, boy, do we have a film for you! It’s Crime 101, starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo, and is a return to the gritty crime dramas of the ’70s, but with a modern visual style. What more could anyone ask for? Actually, if we didn’t have notes for the director, we wouldn’t have a podcast. Stratis loved almost everything about this movie, but was hung up on just how damned pretty Hemsworth is. It could be jealousy, but he tries to make a point. Tina goes off on why automakers shouldn’t install transmission gear dials in cars – they just don’t look cool in a car chase. We both wish the ending wasn’t so perfect, but maybe that says more about us than the film. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Mercy | 06 févr. 2026 | ||
Episode 74: Mercy Mercy shows us the future of artificial intelligence criminal court, DUN-DUN, where you have ninety minutes to prove you didn’t commit murder or the state executes you on the spot. We start off with Stratis giving his personal power rankings of all the famous Hollywood Chrises. Chris Pratt doesn’t fare well, which makes the fact that we spent most of this 3-D film looking at him just a few feet in front of us so much more painful. Tina has issues with this movie too, and thinks it would have made a better escape room story or video game plot than what she just watched. We end up spending more time talking about everything other than Mercy, and that should give you an idea of how much we loved this movie. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | 30 janv. 2026 | ||
Episode 73: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Somehow we returned to the post-apocalyptic zombie horror film world and this time we brought a guest - Kaye, Tina’s roommate. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple gets everyone riled up and ready to talk. Stratis starts us off by wondering if this movie even has a plot, but we all loved Ralph Fiennes’ performance as a doctor who befriends the biggest zombie we’ve ever seen. We end up needing to do some bleeping! Surprisingly, Stratis sees hope in this dystopian future, while Tina thinks humans are the real demons and Kaye tries to keep us all in line. Before the show ends, Tina offers a dark history lesson on Jimmy Savile and how he makes his way into this horror film. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Primate | 16 janv. 2026 | ||
Episode 72: Primate Ever wonder what it would be like to be trapped in your house with a rabies-infected killer chimpanzee? If you have, Primate is your kind of movie. Tina’s love of horror films is in full force and Stratis once finds himself someplace he’d rather not be. We both thought the entire cast was fantastic. Tina was all in for the build-up of tension and the chimp’s need to remove people’s faces. Meanwhile, Stratis was so unmoved that his watch's heart monitor barely showed a blip as he kept looking for a deeper meaning in all the blood and death. Tina reminds him that sometimes a horror movie is just a horror movie. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Anaconda | 14 janv. 2026 | ||
Episode 71: Anaconda Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Amazon rainforest, your favorite killer snake returns in Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s updated version of the classic Anaconda. Tina hoped this new take on the franchise might hold some promise and might even be interesting. Instead, she was just angry the entire time. On the other hand, Stratis was entertained for at least the first third, but then started to want his money back by the end. At least he really enjoyed Jack Black’s acting. We end the episode by doing a quick recap of 2025 films, and Stratis tries to remember anything about what he saw. Happy almost awards season! Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Avatar: Fire and Ash | 11 janv. 2026 | ||
Episode 70: Avatar: Fire and Ash It’s that time again when we all come together as a nation to watch blue people fight off yet another invasion. It’s James Cameron’s latest installment of Avatar: Fire and Ash. We’re such Avatar fans that we should just declare this a national holiday - insert heavy, heavy sarcastic quote here. Stratis decides to give James notes on how he should use his 3D film fascination for something with a better story and Tina professes her loyalty to the blue fire girl. Just keep this in mind, “Your Goddess has no dominion here!” Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Song Sung Blue | 24 déc. 2025 | ||
Episode 69: Song Sung Blue This week we took a trip back to Wisconsin in the late ’80s and met up with the locally famous Neil Diamond tribute (or should we say interpretive) band Thunder and Lightning. The title sequence says this is based on a true story, but it feels like an over-the-top Hollywood portrait that’s a bit too loose with the facts. Tina learns that she isn’t much of a fan of Neil’s music and Stratis doesn’t give Hugh Jackman a lot of love as the lead singer. We both thought Kate Hudson’s portrayal was wonderful and that perhaps the movie should have focused on her instead. If you’d like to roadtrip to the Badger State, hop in! We promise not to drive into anyone’s living room. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Wicked: For Good | 13 déc. 2025 | ||
Episode 68: Wicked: for Good It’s our annual Thanksgiving event and we’re joined by the whole family. Just like last year we saw a Wicked movie - Wicked: For Good. There are a lot of opinions to work through, but Stratis gets us started with his love of Jeff Goldblum, while Tina takes a nap. Michelle, daughter number one, loves a true fantasy epic with lots of fight sequences and a killer music soundtrack, so she was definitely entertained. We all go off on tangents and delve into the differences between the original Frank Baum novel, the ‘39 movie, the new Wicked novel, the Broadway show, and finally, the current movie series. Yikes, there’s a lot to keep track of! Whether you’re on Team Glinda or Team Elphaba, hop into our bubble and we’ll float you home. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Jay Kelly | 04 déc. 2025 | ||
Episode 67: Jay Kelly George Clooney reminds us why he’s an A-lister in his latest Netflix theatrical release, Jay Kelly. Tina comes clean about “The Dude” and how he’s not Josh Brolin. Stratis doesn’t think Clooney has a lifetime of regret, unlike the character he portrays, but after that we go sideways and bring in Up in the Air, another Clooney classic. It’s no surprise that this film has come out in time for Oscar season. If you’re curious about the world of Hollywood actors, join us on this week’s car ride home. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Wake Up Dead Man | 27 nov. 2025 | ||
Episode 66: Wake Up Dead Man Netflix takes its Knives Out franchise to theaters and we get an early look at Wake Up Dead Man, starring Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc. We’re both pretty low-energy about this film until we get to talking about cults and Stratis’ German accent. As for the movie, we wondered why it took so long for Craig to show up and get to work solving this murder. If you want to solve the mystery, hop in and we’ll give you a ride home…assuming we don’t fall asleep first. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| The Running Man | 14 nov. 2025 | ||
Episode 65: The Running Man Today we have yet another revamp of a classic sci-fi film. This time it’s The Running Man with Glen Powell. Stratis starts off with an apology, while Tina quizzes him about a slew of actors. We both had no problem giving Glen some love, but we did have some serious questions about his bath towel! Tina gives us all a breakdown of the action movie genre and why this one missed its mark. So if you want to survive on the rough city streets for 30 days, hop into the car as we try to avoid becoming the next Running Man. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Train Dreams | 06 nov. 2025 | ||
Episode 64: Train Dreams On this week’s car ride home we delve into the lumberjack life of early Pacific Northwest settlers with Train Dreams. Right from the start, Tina and Stratis have wildly different opinions about this film. Tina sees the art, while Stratis can’t seem to get past all the sadness. Tina does try to educate Stratis on the meaning of life, love, and happiness - not sure that worked too well. We both thought the lead, Joel Edgerton, brought home a fantastic performance. If you want to grab an axe and do some lumberjacking, hop into the back seat and we’ll head into the forest together. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere | 25 oct. 2025 | ||
Episode 63: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere We’re visiting New Jersey on this week’s episode as we dive into Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. We find out that Tina has a PhD in Springsteen-ology, even though she’s not from Jersey, while Stratis gets to relive his youth cruising the streets of northern Jersey in a Trans Am. Tina gets super worked-up about this movie and probably shouldn’t have been driving, given her questionable respect for stop signs and unicycles! If you were Born to Run, hop into the back seat as we go Racing in the Street. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthecineramadome/ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tinakakadelis.com Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/tina_docx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthecineramadome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthecineramadome Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| After the Hunt | 19 oct. 2025 | ||
Episode 62: After the Hunt On this week’s car ride home we go back to college and try to figure out if we like anyone involved in After the Hunt, a Yale University-inspired drama about student-professor power dynamics. Stratis comes out hot and says he’s befuddled by the entire film, while Tina proceeds to give a dissertation on character development through cinematography. We both enjoyed the performances of Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield, and really felt for poor beleaguered Fredrick (Michael Stuhlbarg). If you want to hear Stratis try to use fancy words to describe this fancy movie, then hop in and we’ll give you a ride home. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthecineramadome/ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tinakakadelis.com Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/tina_docx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthecineramadome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthecineramadome Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||
| Tron: Ares | 15 oct. 2025 | ||
Episode 61: Tron: Ares Get ready for some ’80s-inspired artificial intelligence trying to take over our car ride home as we jump on a lightcycle and talk about Tron: Ares. This one is right up Stratis’ alley and he couldn’t get enough of the stunning visuals and music. Tina was less impressed, but she was able to introduce the struggle for maintaining democracy to the conversation! According to Stratis, Jeff Bridges is always “The Dude,” even when he’s playing the core of a computer’s CPU. So if you need to outrun a Tron Recognizer, hop in and we’ll see if our Toyota sedan can reach light speed. Music - "Extra Fries" by The Fly Guy Five/Epidemic Sound | |||