In this episode, we review the Christmas comedy, Jingle All the Way (1996). From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s increasingly unhinged antics on his quest for a Turbo Man doll to Sinbad’s conspiracy-fueled meltdown, we discuss why this film has become a Christmas staple.

We talk about Phil Hartman's scene stealing, Sinbad's best lines, and whether the movie’s mayhem holds up or collapses under its own weight in the third act. Tune in to also hear a commercial about what to do if you ACTUALLY want a Booster action figure!

For our Thanksgiving episode, we review Robert Eggers’ The Witch (2015), the slow-burn horror folktale that pairs perfectly with the holiday because it focuses on Puritans, food, and family tension!

We talk about the film’s haunting visuals, the religious beliefs shown in the film, and the harshest insult a man could ever receive!

In this episode, we review The Stanford Prison Experiment, the dramatization of one of psychology’s most infamous studies.

We discuss how the film captures the unsettling transformation of college students into “guards” and “prisoners,” the escalation of cruelty, and the complete absence of responsible oversight and scientific standards responsible for the whole thing.

We also talk about the flawed methodology, the biased instructions, and the regulatory fallout that occurred after the real incident.

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In this episode, we review 2012, Roland Emmerich’s disaster epic that turned the Mayan apocalypse myth into two and a half hours of global chaos, improbable escapes, and collapsing landmarks. From John Cusack’s dad-driving survival skills to Woody Harrelson’s conspiracy theorist radio show, this movie delivers every disaster trope you could want.

We do a full plot rundown so we can cover the absurd science, the visual spectacle that still impresses, and the surprisingly emotional beats buried beneath all the mayhem.

Is 2012 a guilty pleasure worth rewatching? Tune in for our ‘Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration’ and our ‘Script Stitch-Ups’.

In this episode we review M. Night Shyamalan’s Split (2016), the psychological thriller that brought the director back into the spotlight. James McAvoy gives memorable performance as Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with 23 personalities.

We talk about how the film handles mental health representation, the balance between thriller and fantasy, and whether the final act pays off the initial setup. Is Split a true ‘Cause for Celebration’ or just another identity crisis? Tune in!

In this episode we Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), Francis Ford Coppola’s colorful, melodramatic take on the vampire classic. With Gary Oldman’s unforgettable performance, bold production design, and an erotic focus that made one of us blush, this film is equal parts masterpiece and mature soap opera.

We break down the gothic visuals, the blend of sensuality and horror, and the film’s daring commitment to melodrama. We also discuss Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves’ performances, the practical effects that still hold up today, and why this adaptation remains one of the strangest, most memorable entries in the vampire genre. Is it a ‘Cause for Celebration,’ or just a blood-drenched aesthetic experiment? Tune in and find out.

In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review It (2017), the coming-of-age horror film based on the popular Stephen King novel!

We talk about Bill Skarsgård’s portrayal of Pennywise, the film’s balance of humor and horror, and why the Losers Club reminds us of another of King's stories set in the late 1950s.

In this episode, we review Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), the film that introduced the world to Freddy Krueger! We talk about the film’s surreal dream imagery, iconic villain, and its blending of horror and humor.

Tune in as we break down its ‘Causes of Death or Causes for Celebration,’ and offer a few dream-inspired ‘Script Stitch-Ups.’