The hosts have great chemistry while delivering in depth research. The hosts deliver opinions and analysis without championing for a particular point of view which is cool - there is no propaganda in this show - really well done. If you love movies you’ll enjoy it.

That this pod went weekly! The hosts have such a great bond and I love when they make each other giggle.

charming, educational escapism

I’m so happy to have found this podcast and, like many others have stated, enjoy listening even if I’ve never heard of the movie before or even if I have but didn’t want to see it. I had to write a review when I saw that people were getting political about Wonder Woman because anyone who actually listens to the podcast should know better. Not that I’ve finished that episode because my 12 year old son also loves this podcast and I’m waiting to finish it with him. Thank you both!

This podcast is great. Well researched, good chemistry, funny, citations readily given. As someone who sorely misses the behind the scenes footage from the days of DVDs, this is the next best thing.

Is this weird? I haven’t seen most of these movies covered, and am not even a huge fan of movies, yet I love listening to this podcast. The hosts are hilarious and make the back story of each movie so interesting. Way to hook and entertain even the least likely pod fan!

Do you love movies? If so, you need to give Lizzie and Chris a listen. Both have backgrounds in movie making and/or acting and bring a fun, educated perspective to movie reviews. I love that they aren’t pretentious and review actual movies that regular people like. The only slightly negative comment I can make is that, as Millennials, they are occasionally out of step with my Gen X sensibilities but that is a very minor issue. Check this podcast out, you won’t be disappointed.

Platforming Wonder Woman, a known Zionist Gal Gadot who served in the IDF which is currently carrying out a genocide. This podcast is straight propaganda at this point. Disgusting.

Wonder Woman was a dogsh!t movie that functioned more as a wealth transfer than entertainment.

Love this podcast and both hosts! It’s so informative, interesting, and well-researched. I’ve yet to find an episode that I didn’t love, even when they cover a movie I’ve never seen nor had any interest in.

Thank you for the Wonder Woman episode. It brought me to my happy place.

I’m sorry that Christian put on 100 pounds but the role didn’t call for it…

I feel like this podcast was constructed in a lab just for me. I’m the kind of person who hits the IMBD trivia page as soon as the end credits start rolling. I love movies and am fascinated by what it takes to bring them to life. Just like Chris and Lizzie, I’ve always been in awe of the fact that films get made at all despite the near impossibility of navigating all the artistic and business and human challenges. Lizzie and Chris - Thank you for this loving, joyous gem of a podcast. You make it so much better than it has to be. It’s clear that you put a ton of time and research into every episode. I’ve joined your Patreon and I’m singing your praises to anyone who will listen. To anyone on the fence about this podcast, give it a shot, even if you’re not a movie nut. It’s fascinating and fun and often hilarious. Chris and Lizzie were born for this.

The pacing is perfect and the information is consistently fascinating. The hosts also have a great dynamic. Looking forward to listening to past episodes and what’s to come.

I came across this podcast a couple months ago and have loved going through the old episode archives. They pick awesome movies and the two hosts have incredible chemistry. Can’t recommend it enough!

This podcast has become my best friend when i’m the car. I love you guys.

Easiest 5 stars I’ve ever given to a podcast. Would love to episodes on Lawrence of Arabia and Apocalypto. Thank you!

This is my favorite podcast. Full stop. No joke. The topics are extremely well researched, but the real highlight of the show are the hosts. Lizzie and Chris are lovely, funny people. Their commentary is always insightful — even when discussing movies about which I thought I knew everything. Thank you both for the great work and please don’t ever stop.

Without doubt the most interesting and original podcast show since RadioLab. Hosts are wonderfully knowledgeable without being self-important. They present clear, concise research notes and an open attitude to corrections from film industry insiders. I found myself deeply engaged with each episode even when the subject was a film, star or executive I don’t know or care about! I feel sincerely grateful to the creators when I encounter this level of quality in a podcast. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this podcast available!

… because I was laughing so hard at Chris’ Kiwi accent. I truly appreciate when these two commit to the bit. Love this podcast. 5 stars no notes.

Information at the perfect pacing & delivery w/likable hosts n’guests. Five stahs

We were stuck in the single most insanity inducing traffic jam, pondering our existence and wondering if it could survive the next hour, when we pressed play on your episode on Roar! Hearing about the insanity that was Roar! saved our marriage… upon reaching our destination, we made haste to YouTube. You did not exaggerate.

The hosts are hilarious and fun, so knowledgeable and thought-provoking, and the show is high-quality. My favorite thing about them is how much research they put into every single episode: walking you through the twisted paths, arguments, bartering, and coincidences that have brought us some of the best movies. I cannot imagine how many hours they have to put into finding so many interesting, difficult, funny, and complicated stories! I want to rewatch every movie they review after I know the fascinating story behind it. I am constantly spouting fun stories I leaned on this podcast- so I'm now either much more interesting or much more annoying. THE BEST PODCAST (full stop).

Great job with the primer Chris! Too many podcasts sound the same, it’s nice to see when podcasts dare to try something different, that was interesting and fun.

I love love, love this podcast! Once again – it makes me want to watch a movie that I had no intention of watching – in fact, I had hardly ever heard of it! But your reporting on it makes it sound so interesting, and provides such interesting details – that I already found out where I can watch Johnny Darko tonight! thank you for everything! So glad you’re returning Lizzie!! But be proud your husband did such a nice job subbing for you!

Favorite film podcast. Favorite podcast. I was skeptical when Lizzie and Chris told me this was my favorite podcast. But they were right. I should believe them more often. Update: after listening to this podcast for well over a year it is truly my favorite. This podcast is a standard by which I judge others. You can hear and feel the amount of care and enjoyment Lizzy and Chris both have doing this podcast. There are respectful even when critical and very funny. shout out to the sound mixing. It is so consistent it truly feels like I am sitting in the room. This is the only podcast that I listen to the very end because listening to them, read the names of the Patreon in funny voices is a delight. I’ve learned so much from this podcast and I’m always thrilled when they have interviews or additional content that go in depth about a particular part of the movie making process. You should stop reading this review and go listen. Right now.

This podcast popped up as a suggestion in my “You Might Like” section and it did not disappoint. I started listening to this podcast last year and I’ve already listened to the entire back catalog. The hosts have great chemistry and are very insightful about the movies they cover. This is one of my favorite podcasts. I’m so excited to start getting a new episode every week. On a personal note, thanks for covering Howard the Duck. While it may be a silly movie, it’s one of my favorites and I learned a lot from your coverage. Keep up the great work!

This has quickly become a favorite podcast of mine! The hosts are delightfully funny and have great friend chemistry. Feels like we are just buds hanging out chatting about movies of the past. I’ve added a few more movies to my must watch list!

What I love about this podcast is that the presenter has time to actually explain and present — they aren’t constantly being interrupted by the other host! It makes for such easy listening and for an overall more enjoyable experience. Plus, I always learn something new! Keep it up!

Literally my favorite podcast. So thrilled to be invited into the nitty gritty of the cinema world by two people who know how to have fun. Cheers to one of the brightest spots of my week, you’re always what went right.

I’m not sure who is more insufferable, the guy or the girl hosting this podcast. Lizzy is especially condescending and self important. If you enjoy listening to a woman who thinks she knows everything and cannot even let the guy have an opinion, this podcast is for you. If you enjoy listening to one woman claiming to know everything based on her feelings, this podcast is for you.

I couldn’t figure out how else to email your show, but i lived in San Francisco when they were filming the hulk and most of the hulk shots were done with the crowds reacting to a long pole with the hulks head on the top of it (so the extras would know approximately where the hulks head was). The pole was being held about 15-20 feet high (which was a ridiculously high level considering the hulk is usually 8-10 feet max in the comic). That was part of Ang’s plot though, the more banner becomes the hulk, the taller he gets so by the end the hulk was supposed to be around 30-40 feet high. Also, I heard that Ang Lee gathered the cast and crew before the first shot and had them all growl like raging gorillas to get in the mood for the film they were about to make!

As sincere a love letter to movies - good and bad - as you’re going to find anywhere. No snark and incredibly well researched.

This is such a great podcast! Filled with interesting behind-the-scenes tidbits and other info we didn’t know we needed. The two presenters are easy to listen to and very entertaining. Well done!

One Example: Snow White was not even close to being the first full length animated feature. Lotte Reiniger’s The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) is the oldest surviving animated feature film, surviving being the operative word. Some preceded Achmed and others came between Achmed and Snow White. Most of these films are among the lost (75% of silent-era films and 50% of 1927-1950 releases, according to the Library of Congress). This information is one search away.

Found this podcast recently, and have been enjoying it. Host are well-spoken, engaging and witty. They do their homework for each film and present everything in a way that is informative and engaging. Not only do I learn more about these movies, but I learn a tremendous amount about how movies are made.

Awesome Podcast. Great Hosts. Great time is had listening to behind the scenes barbs from my favorite B C D F List Movies. At least I can dry my tears with the comfort of What Went Right. Keep up the good work.

Im tired of listening to true crime but haven’t been able to find anything that was interesting and funny to keep my interest. Really loving this podcast, found through The Big Flop

I love listening to podcasts by people who clearly know what they’re talking about but don’t take themselves TOO seriously. Lizzie and Chris do their research, cover a whole range of movies from different eras and genres, and bring in a variety of guests with their own niches of expertise. I love it! I also love how they vary up their Patreon supporter reads at the end of every episode. If you like Blank Check and The Flop House, this will fit right in.

I love all the fascinating stories behind these movies. They are all well researched and told.

I found this podcast after listening to You Must Remember This several times over and needed something new! The hosts of this one, Lizzie and Chris, get right to business and the episodes are well researched and interesting! So glad I gave this one a try!

I’m listening to your Malcolm X episode. Here’s a thought, instead of your pathetic pandering to the simple-minded (cliched) take on who has the “right” to tell a story, maybe encourage people who would like another story told to invest their time, energy, capital, etc., in telling the story THEY want to tell! Glory was a “white savior” story? It should have been more about the Andre Braugher character!? Cool, you pathetic frauds….then go tell the story YOU want to have told. The reality is, you’re both pandering cowards regurgitating a narrative consistent with the characters you play in your public-facing pseudo-career to meet whatever social status you covet. Anything relevant you two cowards might have presented is immediately discredited by that embarrassing white-guilt pander-fest.

The best pod about film I always learn something always entrrtaining

Love this podcast! I have worked in the entertainment biz for 18 years and yet, I learn new and interesting information on each episode! Well researched and delivered. The storytelling is wonderful and I love the passion with which, Chris and Lizzie talk about the films. Favorite podcast. Full stop.

the godfather episodes were a ride! after listening to them i have to do a rewatch. always fun, always interesting. even my husband, who doesn’t like podcasts, enjoys this one.

Now do Pretty Woman, Sliding Doors, Pulp Fiction, Reality Bites and Mr. & Mrs. Smith

A favorite stand-up/writer of mine (Demi Adejuyigbe) recently referenced this podcast in his Malcolm X review on Letterboxd. Demi is a former host of music/comedy/informational deepdive pod Punch Up the Jam, some of my favorite content. I figured his taste is worth trusting. Lizzie, Chris and David are clearly so passionate about this project and bring a cozy millennial energy to analyzing the stories of making your favorite stories. Every episode gives you innumerable factoids that make you laugh, make you think, make you curious. The Galaxy Quest episode made me cry! I look forward to every new upload & I’m frequently tapping the archive for joy. Really good stuff!

There are a ton of movie podcast most are terrible. This one offers a substantial change in format neither roasting terrible movies nor drooling on fan favorites. Two types that make up much of the podcast in the genre. Instead this podcast is more about the trials a film go through prior to be seen. And as far as that it’s super informative and basically is a catch all so you don’t have to buy a bunch of books on movies. When the show leans into this it’s a solid show. Unfortunately the great qualities can become hard to hear when you really listen to more than a few shows. Chris in particular is one of most condescending people I’ve ever heard speak. I feel bad because obviously he has some traumatic experience with religion where his British personality tends to shine more often. Though it pops up more than just about that topic. The lady seems nice and is much more likable than Chris. My only concern is for a person who “loves” film she seems hate not dislike but hate alit of the films. Could this affect her going forward? Idk but I hope not. Listen if you can look past a douchenozzle because you love film then give this a listen. But there are infinitely more likable host and equivalent podcasts out there.

I’ve never written a podcast review and this is probably the only time I’ll do it. I wish there was a new episode every day. The show is funny, interesting, and informative…a lot of podcast hosts really get on my nerves but Chris and Lizzie are amazing. 🤣

I really like the three episodes I’ve heard and the insight. But, I don’t understand the “host” as she sounds like someone randomly walking into the sound booth when it’s the few times she speaks. Plus the main speakers rhythm is that of reading a transcript.