This Movie Saved My Life

<p>For our third journey into cinematic exile, we venture into truly strange territory with Death to Smoochy, Yesterday, and A Dirty Shame. These are films that have been dismissed as disasters, frustrations, or...

<p>Miles and John wander into the strange world of Hokum to unpack haunted houses, Celtic folklore horror, and why some places feel haunted long before anything supernatural arrives. Along the way, they explore the...

<p>Three Spielberg films. No easy emotions.</p><p>With filmmaker Sam Coale, we dive into 1941, A.I., and Empire of the Sun—the moments where Spielberg’s control slips and something deeper emerges. </p>

<p>In this episode, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of a film that took over conversations, quotes, and everyday life. Which film? Listen and find out. </p>

<p>Thirty years after its release, Trainspotting still hits like a jolt to the system — a film about addiction and dead ends that somehow became a rallying cry for living. John and Miles are joined by Shawn C. Baker...

<p>In this episode, John and Miles explore how the original Star Wars trilogy became a kind of emotional survival guide—A New Hope teaching us how to believe again, The Empire Strikes Back showing us how to live with...

<p>John and Miles kick off 2026 by reintroducing themselves to you, dear listener, as well as answering questions and talking about their most anticipated films of 2026. They also discuss the latest film in the 28 Days...

<p>Listen as Miles and John break down 2025: what worked, what didn't, and some very pleasant surprises. </p>

<p>We're back with one of our end-of-year anniversary celebrations, this time with two years-in-movies that were well-celebrated in 2025. Listen as John and Miles talk about their favorite films of 1995 and 1975. </p>

<p>John and Miles talk about Michael Mann's Heat - one of the best L.A. neo-noirs ever made - turning 30 this year. Listen as they talk about their history with the film and what it means to them today. </p>

<p>In this episode, John and Miles bid farewell to internationally renowned actors Tatsuya Nakadai and Homayoun Ershadi, as well as a discussion of Richard Linklater's latest film Nouvelle Vague. </p>

<p>John and Miles discuss Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein and how it holds up to other versions and John's love for the original novel. </p>

<p>Happy Halloween, dear listeners! In this episode, we are once again joined by Shawn C. Baker from The Horror Vision podcast. Listen as we discuss our top five favorite British horror films of all time. </p>

<p>In this episode, John and Miles talk about their love for the horror film streaming channel Shudder and Joe Bob Briggs (aka "Joseph Robertson Brigadier"). </p>

<p>John and Miles discuss Paul Thomas Anderson films, focusing on his latest work One Battle After Another. </p>