As Season 3 of Stories That Stick nears its end, Cade and Kit take time to reflect on Kit’s movie picks and how those films shaped the season, their ongoing debates, and their evolving perspectives as movie critics. This episode looks back on the movies that mattered most to Kit, how they landed with Cade, and what the process revealed about taste, storytelling, and why certain films stay with us long after the credits roll.
The recap opens with a lighter moment as Kit explains the custom couture piece worn throughout the season, designed by Ayo of Faya Athleticwear specifically for the Stories That Stick shoot. Along with multiple photo sessions featuring tape, post-its, gum, and other “sticky” elements, the visuals became a clear extension of the season’s theme—stories that cling to memory and shape perspective.
From there, the conversation moves into the numbers behind Kit’s picks. Across the season, her films totaled 1,404 minutes, or just over 23 hours of runtime. Cade walks through how the rankings shook out from both sides, highlighting where their opinions aligned and where they diverged sharply. Kit’s top films included Life of Pi, Moulin Rouge, Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, Colombiana, and Boyhood, while Cade’s personal rankings reordered the list significantly, putting Erin Brockovich at the top.
The episode reinforces a recurring theme from the season: while Cade and Kit often align on genre films, their tastes split when it comes to stylized, introspective, or experimental cinema. Kit reflects on her love of arthouse films, musicals, and stories rooted in isolation, visual immersion, and open-ended interpretation. Cade, on the other hand, gravitates toward grounded narratives, true stories, and films that offer clearer emotional resolution.
They revisit standout rewatches like Boyhood and Into the Wild, with Cade expressing renewed respect for Boyhood’s long-term commitment to storytelling, and Kit sharing how rewatching it reaffirmed her appreciation for cinema as an art form built on patience and risk. These moments highlight how revisiting impactful films later in life can shift perspective.
As the recap winds down, Cade and Kit reflect on what Stories That Stick revealed about them as critics and collaborators. Rather than framing their differences as conflict, they recognize them as the foundation of the show’s dynamic—proof that meaningful film conversations don’t require agreement, just honesty and curiosity.
The episode closes by teasing the next recap—Cade’s picks—and the final outcome of their season-long battle, reinforcing the idea that the films that matter most aren’t always the ones everyone loves, but the ones that continue to spark conversation long after the screen goes dark.
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