We’re back for 2026!  This week, we’re diving into One Battle After Another (HBO Max), Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest starring Leo DiCaprio. Before that, we kick things off by defending the Stranger Things series finale (0:07). The internet loves to overreact, so we put things into perspective by revisiting some truly awful TV finales. Finally, we get into One Battle After Another (33:21) — this one has big Oscar energy and we’re breaking down what works, what hits hard, and why it might go all the way on awards night. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:38:27). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Stranger Things & One Battle After Another and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re diving into Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix), the newest Benoit Blanc whodunit — and somehow this franchise just keeps getting better! Before that, we kick things off with a packed news segment (0:07) —♥️ Rob Reiner’s incredible legacy🤡 IT: Welcome to Derry finale🎖️ 2026 Golden Globe nominations Finally, we get into Wake Up Dead Man (28:47). Twisty, smart, and ridiculously entertaining, we break down why this one hits deeper than the others. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:30:06). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week we’re talking about Influencer (Netflix), an indie horror thriller that surprised the hell out of us. Before that, we kick things off with our very strong reactions to the biggest entertainment news of the year: Netflix buying Warner Brothers (0:07). And the ripple effects for HBO, DC, theatrical releases, and the future of streaming? Buckle up.  Then, we dive into the twists & turns of Influencer (11:58) — seriously, do not judge this one by its title. It’s sharp, stylish, mean in all the right ways, and way better than we expected. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:11:32). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Influencer and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood films of the year — Ari Aster’s Eddington (HBO Max). Before that, we kick things with some major movie news you won’t want to miss  But before that, we kick things off with our thoughts on Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 (0:07) — and YES, we get into spoilers. Theories, shocks, heartbreak… nothing is off limits! Then, we dive into how much we loved Eddington (31:25) — It’s weird, it’s ambitious, it’s Aster doing exactly what Aster does best. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:33:20). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Eddington and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re diving into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (Netflix) — From the gothic atmosphere to the stunning performances, this might just be one of the best films of the year. Before that, we kick things with some major movie news you won’t want to miss (0:07): 👽 Predator: Badlands spoiler-free reaction 🧞‍♂️ The Mummy Reboot 💣 V for Vendetta TV Series 🎶 Sabrina Carpenter starring in Alice in Wonderland musical 💀 Influencers coming to Shudder next month Then, we dive into how much we loved Frankenstein (24:46) — it’s haunting, heartfelt, and full of incredible performances.  We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:55:58). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Frankenstein and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re diving into two political thrillers that hit way harder in 2025 than they did when they first dropped: The Hunt (Hulu/Peacock) + V for Vendetta (VOD). Before that, we kick things off with some quick spoiler-free thoughts about two new HBOMax series: It: Welcome to Derry, the long-awaited Pennywise prequel, and The Chair Company, a dark satire that’s already making waves (0:07). Next, we dive into The Hunt (19:03), followed by V for Vendetta (01:31:43) — two very different takes on paranoia, propaganda, and power that somehow feel more relevant than ever. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (02:15:05). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about The Hunt and V for Vendetta and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

Our Halloween episode has arrived — and we’re diving deep into Weapons (HBO Max) — the year’s biggest, boldest horror movie that’s got everyone talking. Before that, we kick things off with some quick spoiler-free thoughts on The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (0:07) — the new Hulu thriller that might just sneak up on you… Then, we dive into Weapons (08:31) — it’s intense, unpredictable, and genuinely terrifying in a way only the best horror can be. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (02:05:53). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Weapons and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

Week 4 of our October Horror Series is here, and we’re diving into the slippery, squirmy world of Body Horror — starting with David Cronenberg’s classic The Fly (Hulu), and ending with one of this year’s wildest surprises, Together (VOD). We kick things off with some Halloween costume inspo, brainstorming horror-themed ideas before diving into all the ooze (0:07).  Then, we dive into The Fly (09:40), a masterpiece of transformation and tragedy that still melts faces (literally).  Finally, we fast-forward to Together (01:07:01), starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie that turns love into something viscerally unforgettable. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:40:35). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about The Fly and Together and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

Week 3 of our October Horror Series is here — and this time, we’re going bleak with Bring Her Back (HBO Max). It’s dark, emotional, and one of the year’s most quietly powerful genre entries. Before that, we talk about a couple of brand-new trailers that have us hyped for next year: Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and Send Help, the latest horror from Sam Raimi (0:07). Then, we dive into the well of sadness that is Bring Her Back (07:27). It’s a bleak, brutal, and emotional week on the pod — grab your tissues and your crucifix. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:24:29). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Bring Her Back and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

Week 2 of our October Horror Series is all about one of our favorite sub-genres: Anthologies — and there’s no better franchise to dig into than V/H/S. Before diving into the carnage, we kick things off with our thoughts on the jaw-dropping new trailer for Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, which hits select theaters later this month (0:07). Then, we get into all things V/H/S, from the scrappy origins to this year’s blood-soaked new entry, V/H/S/Halloween (11:06), now streaming on Shudder We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (02:03:01). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about V/H/S/Halloween and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

We’re kicking off our October Horror Series by diving into one of the genre’s most enduring sub-genres: Zombies! Before the zombie mayhem, we share some quick spoiler-free thoughts on The Long Walk, the new Stephen King adaptation in theaters now (0:07)— and yes, it more than lives up to the hype. First, we go back to the gore-filled roots with George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead (Peacock) (08:34)— a classic that still drips atmosphere (and guts).  Then, we jump into the future with Danny Boyle’s long-awaited return in 28 Years Later (Netflix), the modern reinvention that has us terrified all over again (56:36). We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:58:34). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about 28 Years Later + Day of the Dead and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re back with another recommendation showdown, where we each pick a movie the other hasn’t seen yet and dive in together. The picks? The Blackening (Netflix) and Bad Hair (Hulu).  But before we get into those, we had to talk about the first trailer for the Anaconda reboot, starring Jack Black & Paul Rudd (0:07).It looks ridiculous in the best way, and we’re already hyped! Next, we get into Bad Hair (13:51), a wild satirical horror with one of the most original premises ever. And finally, we dive into The Blackening (45:01), a razor-sharp horror comedy that’s as smart as it is funny. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:29:20). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about The Blackening + Bad Hair and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re talking about Dangerous Animals (Shudder) — yep, the one where Jai Courtney is a serial killer who literally uses sharks to do his dirty work. Before we dive into the shark madness, we kick things off with a quick rundown of the new trailers that dropped this week (0:07). Then, we get into Dangerous Animals (22:22), which is absolutely insane, kind of brilliant, and definitely worth a watch.  We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:47:05). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Dangerous Animals and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re talking about Friendship (HBO Max), starring Paul Rudd + Tim Robinson in a bromance gone very, very wrong. But first, we kick things off with a round-up of the latest movie news (0:07)— fresh trailers, exciting release dates, and some wild marketing stunts studios are pulling to get butts in seats.  Then, we get into Friendship (17:59)— the dark, twisted, horror-tinged version of I Love You, Man that you didn’t know you needed. This episode is packed with creepy laughs, messed-up friendship goals, and all the movie buzz you need this week! We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:18:01). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Friendship and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re got a double feature that’s as fun as it is bloody: Clown in a Cornfield (Shudder) and Borderline (Peacock). But first, we kick things off the episode with a quick rapid-fire round of “Worth the Rent?” (0:07), where we break down the newest VOD releases and let you know which ones deserve your dollars.  Then, we get into Clown in a Cornfield (15:25) — small-town chaos, teen drama, and a shit ton of murderous clowns. And finally, we discuss Borderline (43:52), a twisted, darkly funny ride you won’t want to miss. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:37:03). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Clown in a Cornfield + Borderline and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re talking about The Monkey (Hulu), the totally unhinged horror comedy from Oz Perkins and Stephen King. We kick things off the episode with a quick, spoiler-free review of Together, now in theaters  But first, we kick things off with a spoiler-free review of the movie everyone is talking about — Weapons (0:07). It’s wild, it’s brutal, and it might just be the best horror film of the year.  Then, we get into The Monkey (09:18) — adapted from Stephen King’s short story, this is the polar opposite of Perkins’ last feature, Longlegs. Instead of slow-burn dread, we get full-on Looney Tunes kills, and a demonic drum-playing toy monkey you’ll never forget. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:36:24). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about The Monkey, and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we’re talking Final Destination Bloodlines (HBO Max) and trust us when we say it’s the BEST installment in the franchise.  We kick things off the episode with a quick, spoiler-free review of Together, now in theaters (0:07). It’s sweet, it’s disturbing and honestly, kind of the perfect date night movie.  Then, we get into Final Destination Bloodlines (07:04)— which is by far the best movie with 'Bloodlines' in the title. It's got killer set pieces, a clever script, and that signature FD dread dialed all the way up! We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:41:10). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Final Destination Bloodlines, and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week, we watched Happy Gilmore 2… so you don’t have to. The long-awaited sequel is finally here, now streaming on Netflix — and unfortunately, it’s just more of the same, but worse.  Before that, we kick things off with our “Worth the Watch?” segment on Until Dawn (Netflix), the new horror adaptation of the iconic video game (0:07). Does it deliver the scares or fall flat like a missed quick-time event? We’ve got thoughts. Then, we get into Happy Gilmore 2 (07:45)— from stale jokes to recycled plot beats, we break down why this legacy sequel totally whiffs.  We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:00:00). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about our Happy Gilmore 2, and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week we’re diving into the beautifully unhinged world of Death of a Unicorn (HBO Max). It’s gory, weird, and totally our kind of movie.  But first, we kick things off with a quick chat about two new trailers that have us counting down the days (0:07)— Predator: Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg’s follow-up to Prey that expands the Predator/Aliens universe in a big way and Keeper, the newest unsettling slow-burn horror from Oz Perkins, starring Tatiana Maslany. Then, we get into Death of a Unicorn (12:38)— how the film balances absurdity and horror, the wild performances from Jenna Ortega & Paul Rudd, and why it totally worked for us. This episode is a ride. Hit play and get weird with us!! We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:22:17). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about our Death of a Unicorn, and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive

This week we’re talking about Opus (HBOMax) and while it had some interesting ideas, we couldn’t help but feel like it was walking in the shadow of better films that did the same thing with way more impact.  Before we dive into all that, we kick things off with a spoiler-free reaction to the first teaser for Stranger Things Season 5 (0:07). We’re emotional. We’re hyped. We have a lot of questions. Then, we get into Opus (08:30)— it’s stylish, ambitious, and worth a watch if you’re into psychological spirals and art world drama… just maybe temper your expectations. We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (53:42). In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about our Opus, and don't forget to like & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!   Socials: @regularexclusive