Remembering Big Mike

Marc remembers his dad, Big Mike aka Michael Sr.

Marc & show friend Errick review “Children of Men” and “Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)”. The guys talk how “Children of Men” has stood the test of time and if black and white films are for the young generation. Also, Errick gives a theory on this summer’s “Masters of the Universe” and Marc makes him a list of black-and-white film recommendations (the list is here on Letterboxd). But first, Marc pays tribute to the late esteemed film critic Ann Hornaday.

Though set almost 90 years apart, John Singleton’s debt classic “Boyz N The Hood” and acclaimed filmmaker Julie Dash’s “Daughters of the Dust” are tethered. Kat, Marc, & show friend Jamila discuss the two award winning films, and the careers of Singleton and Dash. Plus they talk “Anora” and Mikey Madison two years after their awards run, and Chris Rock’s recent film “Misty Green”.

Kat & Marc discuss a slew of Jane Austen adaptions, particularly 1995’s “Sense and Sensibility” and 1996’s “Emma”. Also, they talk Emma Thompson making history, Ang Lee’s strong director filmography, and the strong start to Kate Winslet’s career. Marc asks the tough question, is Gwyneth Paltrow a good actress? Lastly, film Twitter is in the toilet. 

Spooky SZN is here! Before we get deep into the season, Marc counts down his top five summer movies plus an honorable mentions list. Also, read Marc's piece ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Nests Vulnerability Inside Carnage.

Season 11 is here, y’all! The theme for this year is all movie anniversaries. Kat & Marc start by heading to France for the 75th anniversary of “An American in Paris”. Then, they catch the red eye to NYC for “West Side Story.” 

To close out Season 10 and to say farewell to the summer, Kat & Marc are joined by Kelen & Kazmo to draft the best 2000’s Summer movies. Come to hear us wax poetic about movies. Stay for incredible lore stories, insane draft strategies (positive), and a defense of “Mission: Impossible II” from an unlikely source.We’ll see you in a few weeks for Season 11.

Kat & Marc are joined by writer, producer, and 3D archivist Ari Donnelly to discuss “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Coraline”. The gang talks 3D movies, favorite Studio Ghibli films, and butt-kicker theater seats at home. This episode was originally recorded 1/26/26. Watch the astounding "On Your Mark" here.

Kat & Marc swing into the MCU and review “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”. To begin, they discuss Tom Holland as Peter Parker, and the film’s successes and failures. After the spoiler warning (27:13), the gang considers what’s next for the Marvel. Also, read Marc's full review on MonoCulture.

Time is a flat circle. In this week’s episode, Kat & Marc discuss the career of Christopher Nolan. Both gives their thoughts on Nolan’s latest “The Odyssey” and Marc creates a tier list of Nolan’s filmography.Read Marc’s Letterboxd Review: https://letterboxd.com/showinmadlov/film/the-odyssey-2026/ Interview clip: Christopher Nolan on Genres Left To Conquer