Fresh Tomatoes: The Bad Movie Podcast

Good on Paper (2021) and He's all that (2021)

It's a new year and we're starting off these new relationships surrounded in red flags! Also, there's a VERY exciting surprise at the end of the episode... 

Charities assisting the Afghan refugee crisis:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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WE ARE SO F***KING JAZZED FOR MOONFALL!!!!

Charities assisting the Afghan refugee crisis:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) and Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

Simone and Chad discuss two criminally underrated movies that got lost in the noise as movies transitioned from 2D to 3D animation. 

Charities assisting the Afghan refugee crisis:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Simone discusses why she feels weird about The Green Knight while Chad explains the movie he's finally watched. 

Trailers:

The Batman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqft2x_Aa4

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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The Emperor's New Groove (2000) Cinderella (1997)

Happy New Year y'all! We hope 2022 treats you better than the last two years have, or at least we hope things won't get worse. Enjoy a refreshing break from terrible movies with two of our favourites - a great way to jump into the new year! 

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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In this week's episode, Simone revels in all the things she's watched... and gets cancelled by an incredibly toxic fanbase or two. 

Charities assisting the Afghan refugee crisis:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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After We Fell (2021) and Dear Evan Hansen (2021)

Simone and Chad reflect on the last year, then discuss the beautiful wreck of the latest installment of the After series, and go for the throat of Dear Evan Hansen. 

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Listen to Chad gush about Spiderman: No Way Home while Simone geeks out over her first impressions of Witcher, season 2. 

Trailers:

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8VuWhvk87o

The Lost City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CChz9LX6wiA

Home Team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CChz9LX6wiA

Everything Everywhere All at Once: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2g

Charities assisting the Afghan refugee crisis:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Happiest Season (2020) and Single All the Way (2021) 

We did it y'all! This is what true equality looks like! The LGBTQ+ community has finally joined the fray with their own crappy Christmas movies... It's a true Christmas miracle! 

Charities assisting the Afghan refugee crisis: 

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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IT'S A MOTHER FLIPPEN CHRISTMAS HEIST Y'AAAAALL!!! 

This is something we didn't realise we needed in our lives, but honestly we are all so much better for it. If you only do one thing this Christmas period, it's watch this movie (and the other two Princess Switches, of course). 

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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The Gingerdead Man (2005) and Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2007)

TW: Mentions of sexual assault and homophobia in the latter half of the episode

Simone and Chad talk you through the poor food safety standards that led to the birth of this lacklustre franchise. They also discuss their favourite Christmas baked goods! 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Simone explains why Little Women brought her joy and the things that bother her about Hellbound and The Last Duel. Chad loved Encanto and is thrilled about Wheel of Time! 

Trailers: 

Redeeming Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8RIlIOd_us

Studio 666: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5U70RX7W3o

See for Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VflBX5Sr6c

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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A Castle for Christmas (2021) and Christmas with a View (2018) 

And here is the second round of more beautiful David Ault talking about fingering, plugging holes, and more pennywhistling! 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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A Castle for Christmas (2021) and Christmas with a View (2018)

We love our friend David Ault, so we invited him back (at his request) and so we open the holiday festivities with lots of laughs, talk about fingering, and trying to work out a payment plan for David's friendship. 

'Tis the Season y'all! 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Eternals (2021) and Red Notice (2021)

Simone and Chad get deep into what they loved about Eternals and where it went wrong. They also explain their disappointment at Red Notice's popularity. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Simone explains why she loves Last Night In Soho (without giving away spoilers) and Chad is saddened by the new Venom movie. 

Trailers:

The Outfit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgJL23HxyU

National Champions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3imoS5OcCw

Dog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di6yKcFfJak

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Pokemon: The First Movie (1998) and Digimon: The Movie (2000) 

We couldn't exactly called it the "Mon Episode" so we apologise if you though we were going to do a mini Godzilla episode (though, tiny Godzillas would be too adorable for words). Anyway, we hope you enjoy this sweet sweet hit of nostalgia! 

Also, Simone didn't have electricity this week (thanks Eskom!) so her audio isn't great. We thank you for your patience. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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My Boss's Daughter (2003) and First Daughter (2004)

Simone and Chad discuss comedy that ages poorly, whether Ashton Kutcher is a good actor and how Chad needs to tone down the sexiness. 

TW: Slurs (R-bombs) in the movie clip we play at 11:15. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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This week, Chad teases his experience with Eternals and Simone explains how Zack Snyder keeps being his own worst enemy. 

Trailers: 

Sing 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPZu5MA2uqI

The Hating Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_RQMBFXdYQ

Moonfall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx97DuHGr2o

France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6UvXtC0uw4

A Journal for Jordan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3PbH8xYQY8

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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The Boss Baby (2017) and The Boss Baby 2: Family Business

Don your office attire, get ready for the board meeting, and make sure that report is in by 2! It's the Boss Baby episode ya'll. We realise the poor timing of this with Alec Baldwin's crimes and for that we apologise for any offence caused. It was not our intention. But we assure you, we are not celebrating him, only these two wonderful movies. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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This week is wild! Simone is uninterested in Nun-horror, Chad is furious at Disney and everyone loves You, including Chad's mum. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Kissing Booth Trilogy (2019-2021)

Simone and Chad delve into Netflix's comedic answer to the After movies. Find out who the real villain of the series is and who Noah really should have ended up with. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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This week, Simone gives her totally unqualified opinion on Dune and Chad makes use of his Shudder account! 

Trailers:

Ambulance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NU-STboFeI

Uncharted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHp3MbsCbMg

Red Notice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj0wz7zu3Ms

They Say Nothing Stays the Same: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hljoqSTNzKE

India Sweets and Spices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqtVoCj1sQk

The Lost Daughter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNq9YOfL0Zs

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Maximum Overdrive (1986) and Vamp (1986) 

For this our final week of Halloween and Spooktober, we invited on an old friend, the enigmatic, David Ault! We love this man so much and when he suggested we do 80's horror, how could we turn him down? Listen as we get a science lesson, denounce Thanksgiving, and discuss safety tips for a sentient truck future. 

Link to David Ault's website: https://www.davidault.co.uk/

And David on Twitter: @DavidAult

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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What IS Nicholas Cage doing these days? He's just living his best life, doing whatever films he wants, and we couldn't be happier for him. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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The Bar (2017) and The Skin I Live In (2011)

TW: Mentions of sexual assault and suicide when we discuss The Skin I Live In (about 20 minutes into the podcast)

Simone and Chad sip some sangria (figuratively) and discuss the merits of Spanish horror. Find out what made the bar fun and why TSILI was absolutely horrifying.

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Simone and Chad discuss the merits of Baking Impossible and how Simone feels about the ending of Midnight Mass. 

Trailers:

Cyrano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e8apSFDXsQ

Welcome to Raccoon City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q6UGCyHZCI

Paranormal Activity: Next Of Kin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PENg4SbUAN0

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Escape Room (2019) and Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021)

Simone finally gets Chad to watch these movies and gosh darnit he has been sleeping on some good stuff! Also, they find a way to speak about the evils of capitalism... 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Simone has been sick in bed, so this week she's watched a lot. I guess some good can come of being ill... 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Leprechaun (1993) and Needful Things (1993)

Simone and Chad kick off Spooktober by throwing it back to the year they were born. These two movies couldn't be more different but they lay some very cool foundation for the years ahead! Listen as Simon tries to convince you that yes, she does have a sense of humor. Laugh as Chad's sense of justice is challenged at every turn. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Cinderella (2021) and Afterlife of the Party (2021)

Let's see what September 2021 had in store for us! Lots of singing, lots of pretty outfits, and all the fun you could ask for! 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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This Minisode is WILD! Simone loses her shit at musicals, the duo discuss the failings of film festival movies, and they are still sick of watching James Bond Trailers! All of this and more in just under 10 minutes. Don't ever say we don't treat you. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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The Mothman Prophecies (2002) and The Mothman Legacy (2020)

Apologies in advance for Chad's hinky audio: he was recording on his laptop mic like a silly fool! In this episode, Simone and Chad talk Cryptids, why they love Mothman fans and the longest movie of all time. 

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Apologies in advance for Chad's hinky audio: he was recording on his laptop mic like a silly fool! This week, Simone and Chad talk about alternative names for John Krasinski, why they're happy to see their buddy Jake back in action, and how stoked they are for the new Matrix!

Trailers:

Last Night In Soho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB9WUIv9KH8

Matrix Resurrections: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ix7TUGVYIo

Don't Look Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL9aJcqrtnw

The Guilty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaB_ERMAZu4

South of Heaven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIgoeHgocA

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/ Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/ Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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Free Guy (2021) and The Protege (2021) 

We're trying something new! Every month, we're going to take two new releases from that month that we don't think are going to stand the test of time... and then we're going to say nice things about them. Are we late this month? Of course! But it wouldn't be us if we weren't!

Organisations that are helping Afghan Refugees:

• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - https://www.lirs.org/emergency-evacuation-afghan-allies-action-alert
• Doctors without Borders - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan
• Miles4Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/

Organisations that actively fight against the Texas Anti-Choice legislation:

• The Lilith Fund - https://www.lilithfund.org/donate
• Jane's Due Process - https://janesdueprocess.org/donate/
• Whole Woman's Health - https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/donate/
• Fund Texas Choice - https://fundtexaschoice.org/donate/

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This week is filled with torture, slaying, and grinding metal... but in a cool way, we swear. 

Black Lives Still Matter!

Ways to support BLM if you don't have the money to donate:

Constantine (2005) and The Nun (2018)

So we decided to take a little bit of a break this week, but we still wanted to bring you some content (so open wide). Enjoy this compilation of Simone and Chad's favourite episodes. One spooky, one Keanu Reeves, both fantastic.

Black Lives Still Matter!

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The Mask of Zorro (1998) and the Legend of Zorro (2005)

Join us as we delve into one of Simone's earliest movie crushes. We talk about the bisexuality of the 1800's and (you guest it) why capitalism is bad!

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This week we revel in the joy that is Paris Hilton, we are finally back on Marvel's side with Eternals and we discuss the Idris Alba show, or as it's more commonly known, The Suicide Squad.

Black Lives Still Matter!

Ways to support BLM if you don't have the money to donate:

Stay Out of the Attic (2021), Shutter (2007) and Shutter (2017)

TW: Mentions of sexual assault
Welp. It happened. Simone and Chad watched different movies than they were meant to, so you get a review of both. They also discuss the ethics of doing Nazi-based horror and whether Stay Out of the Attic got anything right. 

Black Lives Still Matter!

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The Witches (2020) and Cruella (2021)

We're going back in time by staying exactly in the present! There is nothing like a bit of nostalgia to get Millennials to spend money! 

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Okay but not really... unfortunately it's just Chad's pitch for one of the trailers that Simone watched this week. Yes, that's right! We're playing Guess the Plot this week! 

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Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) and Rugrats Go Wild! (2003)

Simone and Chad dig deep into their childhood TV watching memories this week. Find out also about ideal cinema snacks and the funniest joke Simone has ever heard. 

Black Lives Still Matter!

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Simone wraps up the episode with some controversial John Krasinski opinions, so stay tuned! 

Trailers:

House of Gucci: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGi3Bgn7U5U

King Richard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKP_0z52ZAw

Lamb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnEwJKVWjFM

Black Lives Still Matter!

Ways to support BLM if you don't have the money to donate:

Aquamarine (2006) and Scales: Mermaids are Real (2017)

We're staying in the water this week as we discuss the mythical creatures that are mermaids. Get ready for wishes, singing and somehow MURDER

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This week we are all about the horror (how unusual) but you know what? It's our podcast and we'll fight you if you try and change us. We'll fight you with tiny fists of rage! 

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Blue Crush (2002) and Blue Crush 2 (2011)

Simone and Chad hit the waves (figuratively) in this week's episode! Find out what made Blue Crush so magical, and where its sequel fell flat. Get a LOT of opinions about how South African surfers are portrayed! 

Black Lives Still Matter!

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