By Its Cover: A Movie Review Podcast

Cavin and Bree are joined by Tyson Cox as they review 2023's "Suitable Flesh". They discuss intimacy coordinators, the difference between a guy and a demon, and shifty tones.

This episode is not child friendly.  Be prepared for some weird convos and cursing. 

Bree and guest host, Tyson Cox, discuss "The Cat Returns". The first animated film for By Its Cover Podcast turns out to be quite an adventure, with a stunning lack of puns, and an education in believing.

Bree is joined by special co-host, Brandon Valentine, as they watch 2022's "Soft & Quiet". Bree's tagline is "This movie makes my tummy hurt". There is a pie that starts it all, a really expensive bottle of wine, and some strong opinions from both Bree and Brandon.

Cavin and Bree watch 2021's "Werewolf Castle". They discuss remembering names, werewolves being vampires too, and how little brothers are the start of all things evil. 

Cavin and Bree dive into this love letter to Agatha Christie. Hear as they talk about plays based on movies based on plays, when the heck noir is, and as they refine the Sam Rockwell scale of good movies.

Cavin and Bree talk dinner etiquette, actors chewing scenery, and the importance of having a good dog always nearby. Listen as they guess what this Amazon Prime Original is all about using only the cover. Just a hint, it's going to involve running. Then listen as they learn French and that guys are kinda jerks.

Cavin and Bree learn the difference between spirals and swirls as they corkscrew around a world of madness in this 2019 horror film. Listen as they talk pasta substitutes, how to tell if a spaghetti sauce is ready, and any number of things instead of discussing the film that made them have an unintentional hiatus! Learn how Cavin thinks they should now be called cinnamon spirals, and see if he'll take that argument all the way to a food court Cinnabon!

Cavin and Bree go a little crazy for 2017's "Mayhem". Listen as they talk about hostile work environments, why Cavin hits the high note when singing Jolene, and who's the most annoying person to work with. 

Cavin's back! Back again! Bree's here too, but she didn't leave.  They jump back in with their first spooky movie of the season, The Mortuary Collection. This movie brings Clancy Brown in the running for most actors featured in BIC film reviews.  They discuss painterly covers, if exploding dicks can be child friendly, Bree finding a new food to dislike, and how to navigate a spoiler free recommendation. 

Bree is joined by guest co-host, RobertShmabert!  They discuss the stereotypes of video game players, why actors choose certain roles, and how Bree has specific chili preferences. 

Bree is joined by her lifetime co-host, Shae, to predict and review 2019's "Synchronic".  They discuss how this movie was chosen between two Captain Americas. They share how they learned something new and prove that they can be quite naïve. And they wonder - does time travel have to include the future?

Bree and Brandon converse about 2016's "The Disappointments Room". They discuss dinner instead of snacks.  Bree reveals her feelings on cucumbers.  Brandon shares how he could have been a "disappointments" to his parents. B & B both miss Cavin.  

Bree and Cavin take a trip back to the 80s as they dive into The Legend of Billie Jean. Find out what a teenage girl version of Rambo would be like. Listen as Cavin gets baffled by inflation. Hear as Bree gets way too wrapped up in Pat Benatar as a selling point of a film! And when you've had enough, decide that fair is fair and build a giant paper mache statue to your two favorite podcast hosts!

Bree and Cavin are joined by Brandon Valentine to talk about No Escape Room, a ScyFy original movie. They discuss easily solvable fonts, what a lazy Saw movie might look like, and how ghosts advertise to complete their evil plans in this new social media driven world. But, can the three of them escape talking about a movie that features murder paintings and pencils at perfect eye-poking level? Find out that and more!

Bree and Cavin are joined by David Kousgaard as they discuss 2021's "Nightmare Alley". They chat about the 7 Deadly Sins, Bree's love of poppy seed muffins, and how a man in jorts can get away with a lot. 

Bree and Cavin are joined by special guest, Nick from @Around_Seattle on Twitter.  They discuss Bree having an accurate prediction, the point of satire, and Nick's reason for choosing this movie. 

Cavin and Bree are joined by friend of the pod, Jacob, as they watch 2018's "2036 Origin Unknown".  They discuss the greatest punch in cinema history, the size of the galaxy, and whether or not things happening equals plot movement. 

Bree & Cavin are joined by guest, Ronnie Fleming.  They discuss appropriate date movies, goo monsters, and how comedy is the new sex. 

Bree and Cavin dive into this multiversal martial arts masterpiece. They talk nihilism, googly eyes, and the importance of Chekov's Butt Plugs as they judge this movie By Its Cover.

Bree & Cavin discuss 2019's "The Wave".  They discuss Bree sounding like an elder millennial talking about J.T.T. & TRL. Bree recommends watching Farscape! Cavin points out that Justin Long seems like a nice guy.

Bree & Cavin watch 2021's "Last Looks".  They discuss character name pet peeves, inappropriate facial hair, & and what the heck a "mem" is. 

This week Cavin and Bree take a look at 2021’s “Copshop”. Listen as they discuss Indiana roulette, scene-stealing psychopaths, & Checkov’s gunplay.