Cathy and Todd talk about The Family Stone and why it works so well as a Christmas movie that isnt really a Christmas movie. They explore how its a story about family systems, grief, belonging, and what happens when someone new steps into a familiar a

Cathy and Todd discuss Trading Places for Christmas movies that might not be Christmas movies month. John Landis 1983 comedy-satire dropped the same year as Return of the Jedi, Flashdance, WarGames, and Risky Business, yet still became one of the bigge

Cathy and Todd discuss Die Hard, the 1988 action classic that redefined the genre, covering everything from its Christmas Eve plot and iconic Nakatomi Plaza setting to the films surprisingly heartfelt themes of family, reconciliation, and love. They disc

Cathy and Todd discuss the making of Toy Story, the 1995 film that changed animation forever. They explore the films massive cultural impact and the introduction of emotionally complex heroes like Woody and Buzz, who grew up alongside their audience. The

Cathy and Todd discuss Forrest Gump,  a movie theyve loved for years, one they even saw together when it first came out. They explore how this emotional epic serves as both parable and modern American myth, following Forrests innocence through some

Cathy and Todd continue Tom Hanks Month with Cast Away, the 2000 classic that came out just as the world was speeding up with email, cell phones, and the dot-com boom. They talk about how this quiet,

To kick off Tom Hanks month, Cathy and Todd revisit Big, the 1988 classic that made him a star and reminded us what it means to grow up too fast. The movie blends humor, heart, and magic (and a somewh

Cathy and Todd discuss Se7en, David Finchers dark and unforgettable thriller. They talk about how the movie came together from the casting of Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman to the decision to keep Kevin Spaceys role a secret, and how Finchers style chang

Cathy and Todd discuss The Haunting of Hill House and how Mike Flanagan turned a classic ghost story into an emotional story of family trauma, grief, and repair. From the houses we grew up in to the ghosts we still carry, they talk about the ene

Released in 2008, Twilight dropped into a perfect cultural storm with Obamas election, iPhones taking off, emo Tumblr in full swing, and the YA craze exploding after Harry Potter. Catherine Hardwickes film felt raw and indie with blue-grey filters, hand