Seems like no one’s talking about Season 4 of 'The Bear.'Schmear is joined by Jesse Aaronson and Lauren Brodauf to unpack why that might be, while also sharing their big-picture thoughts on the season. Then they dive into a full episode-by-episode breakdown, including the Ayo Edebiri-led 'Worms' (33:17) and the big wedding moment in 'Bears,' (52:11) featuring a standout scene from Jeremy Allen White and Bob Odenkirk.After digging through the season, the trio looks ahead and asks, where does the show go from here? (1:16:36)Host: Gabriel FriebergGuests: Jesse Aaronson, Lauren BrodaufProducer: Pavlo MelnykMusic: Justin FriedmanWATCH ON YOUTUBEYouTubeFOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIALetterboxdInstagramTikTok
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89 - 'F1' with Iana Murray
Brad Pitt stars in ''F1'—loud, shiny, and fast—but is it a good movie? Schmear and writer/critic—and Formula One expert—Iana Murray rev up to debate Joseph Kosinski’s (Top Gun: Maverick) latest film. They discuss the impact and attraction of the sport before diving into the film, arguing about Brad Pitt’s star wattage, discussing supporting performances from Kerry Condon, Damson Idris, and Javier Bardem, and questioning whether the racing was portrayed in an exciting enough way.They wrap up by giving some other racing recs if you leave 'F1' with the need for speed.Host: Gabriel FriebergGuest: Iana MurrayProducer: Pavlo MelnykMusic: Justin FriedmanWATCH ON YOUTUBEYouTubeFOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIALetterboxdInstagramTikTok
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88 - '28 Years Later'
The rage virus returns!Danny Boyle and Alex Garland re-team for ’28 Years Later,’ and Schmear hosts Marta Djordjevic (Rewind & Revive) in an in-depth conversation covering everything you need to know about the film. They first discuss zombie films (7:10) and their significance, then talk through the careers of Boyle and Garland (10:24) before analyzing both ’28 Days’ and ’28 Weeks Later’ (14:34) and their impact on the genre. They then dive into ’28 Years Later’ in its entirety (23:00), discussing the plot, filmmaking, performances, and why it’s such a surprising, fresh blockbuster that subverts expectations. Wrapping up, they discuss its reception, box office, and if they are looking forward to its sequel, “The Bone Temple” (58:55).Host: Gabriel FriebergGuests: Marta DjordjevicProducer: Pavlo MelnykMusic: Justin FriedmanWATCH ON YOUTUBEYouTubeFOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIALetterboxdInstagramTikTok
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87 - ‘Materialists’ and ‘Stick’ with Creator Jason Keller
Schmear is rejoined by Alison Sivitz—aka Bald Ann Dowd—to dive into one of the most divisive movies of the year: 'Materialists,' the new Celine Song rom-com (or is it?) starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans.They discuss the rom-com genre (3:38), break down what works and what doesn’t (9:48), and discuss the film’s strange and extreme reception (45:57). Schmear wraps by asking Sivi about the masterpiece movies she's been watching since she was last on the show for White Lotus coverage (56:04).Then, Schmear is joined by Jason Keller, creator and showrunner of the hit Apple TV+ comedy 'Stick,' starring Owen Wilson—and screenwriter of 'Ford v Ferrari.' (1:00:55) Schmear asks about working with Owen Wilson, how Keller promotes cast chemistry on set, and his thoughts on golf overall. They finish with a lightning round of rapid-fire questions (1:16:39), including what makes a good dad movie—and Jason’s favorite sports movie of all time.Host: Gabriel FriebergGuests: Alison Sivitz, Jason KellerProducer: Pavlo MelnykMusic: Justin FriedmanWATCH ON YOUTUBEYouTubeFOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIALetterboxdInstagramTikTok
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86 - Moviegoing in 2025 with Ezgi Eren (11am Saturday)
Schmear is joined by Ezgi Eren, creator of the excellent 11am Saturday questionnaire, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of moviegoing in 2025. They trace the origins of her newsletter and unpack some of the best responses she’s received—favorite snacks, ideal showtimes—before diving into the electric energy currently powering theatrical culture.Together, they break down what’s working for theaters (and what’s not), compare moviegoing in LA and New York versus the rest of the country, unpack the bizarre Minecraft release, and analyze how Gen Z is reshaping their relationship to movies—both online and in theaters—through platforms like Letterboxd and Film Twitter.Then, Ezgi flips the script and has Schmear fill out her own questionnaire—prompting some unpredictable answers to questions like “What movie world would you want to live in?” and “Which movie do you wish you saw on the big screen?” Schmear closes by turning the tables again, asking Ezgi for a few spicy movie hot takes of her own.Host: Gabriel FriebergGuests: Ezgi ErenProducer: Pavlo MelnykMusic: Justin FriedmanWATCH ON YOUTUBEYouTubeFOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIALetterboxdInstagramTikTok
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