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Episode 15

JOHN EARLY’s Life at the Movies

7/2/2026 | 54 Minutes

John Early (MADDIE’S SECRET, SEARCH PARTY) joins us on this episode of the podcast to talk about his directorial debut and the movies that shaped him! From unexpected tragedy surrounding a Christmas watch of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, seeing TEA WITH MUSSOLINI and realizing Cher was a genius, to life changing viewings of MURIEL’S WEDDING and DEATH OF A CHEERLEADER, we’re talking queer cinema, TV movies, camp (a la Susan Sontag), and so much more. MADDIE’S SECRET is in theaters now!

Episode 14

SEAN FENNESSEY’S Life at the Movies

6/25/2026 | 56 Minutes

On this episode, we’re joined by Sean Fennessey: writer, host of The Big Picture, and head of content at The Ringer! We’re talking about growing up in the birthplace of Walt Whitman, and everything from hooting and hollering at the JACKASS movies to falling in love with ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST as a teen.

Episode 13

PATTON OSWALT’S Life at the Movies

6/18/2026 | 52 Minutes

Actor, comedian, and movie lover Patton Oswalt (RATATOUILLE, YOUNG ADULT, I LOVE MY DAD, GOAT) joins us on the podcast! We’re talking about everything from 70s low budget genre films to CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND and PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE, from multiplexes in Virginia to the pre-Tarantino days at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles.

Episode 12

DIEGO CALVA’S Life at the Movies

6/11/2026 | 50 minutes

Actor Diego Calva (BABYLON, CLUB KID, HER PRIVATE HELL, THE NIGHT MANAGER, ON SWIFT HORSES) joins the podcast to tell us about his life at the movies! From growing up seeing movies at the Cineteca in Mexico City to accidentally becoming an actor, he tells us all about the films that shaped and inspired his career. We’re talking about everything from rapturous applause at a screening of AKIRA to the classics of Mexican cinema like Y TU MAMA TAMBIEN, and the films of Leos Carax and John Cassavetes.

Episode 11

A Very Special 'Bleak Week' Bonus Episode

6/2/2026 | 33 minutes

The American Cinematheque’s annual festival celebrating the cinema of despair is back for its fifth year and GLOBAL for the first time! Chris LeMaire, director of programming at the American Cinematheque, joins the podcast to talk about the festival’s history, formative screenings, and highlights and special events coming to an independent cinema near you.

Episode 10

KARYN KUSAMA'S Life at the Movies

5/27/2026 | 54 minutes

Filmmaker Karyn Kusama (JENNIFER’S BODY, YELLOWJACKETS, DESTROYER, THE INVITATION, GIRLFIGHT) joins the podcast! Her life at the movies includes everything from odd jobs before her first Sundance premiere to interviewing William Friedkin for cinematic car chase secrets on stage at the American Cinematheque. From ERASERHEAD and SATANTANGO to VALLEY GIRL, she shares stories about the films and experiences that shaped her and her work.