Episodes

  • E162 - The Phoenician Scheme - What Would YOU Do?

    E162 - The Phoenician Scheme - What Would YOU Do?
    Jul 7 2025
    Welcome back to Cinema IRL, where we dive deep into films and ask the important questions... like, what *is* "the gap" in international finance? This week, we’re unraveling the stylishly bizarre and utterly baffling world of *The Phoenician Scheme* (Episode 163). Picture this: a family business, corporate intrigue, and enough assassination attempts to make James Bond blush. But trust us, the official synopsis doesn't even scratch the surface of this star-studded cinematic enigma. Buckle up as we dissect the plot, ponder moral dilemmas, and try to figure out just what *The Phoenician Scheme* is actually about. Is it a miss or a hidden gem? Let's find out!
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    17 mins
  • E161 - Dangerous Animals - What Would YOU Do?

    E161 - Dangerous Animals - What Would YOU Do?
    Jul 4 2025
    Want to know what the most dangerous animal it? Spoiler Alert: It's humans. Y'all are the worst, as Amber and Scott discuss "Dangerous Animals".
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    25 mins
  • E159 - Bring Her Back - What Would YOU Do?

    E159 - Bring Her Back - What Would YOU Do?
    Jun 30 2025
    Get ready for a wild ride, folks! This week on Cinema IRL, we dive deep into the unsettling world of "Bring Her Back." A brother and sister stumble upon a disturbing ritual at their new foster home, involving necromancy, body parts, and a desperate attempt to resurrect the foster mother's deceased daughter.

    Was it a zombie film? A vampire flick? Or something far more sinister involving dark arts? Join our hosts as they dissect the film's gory details, debate its genre, and grapple with the moral quandary at its heart: Would you sacrifice another life to bring back a loved one? Be warned: this episode is not for the faint of heart!
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    27 mins
  • E158 - Karate Kid Legends - What Would YOU Do?

    E158 - Karate Kid Legends - What Would YOU Do?
    Jun 27 2025
    Wax on, wax off, and pizza delivered from New York! This week on Cinema IRL, we're diving headfirst into the latest *Karate Kid* installment, "Karate Kid Legends." We dissect the plot twists (spoiler alert!), debate the characters' fighting abilities, and even uncover surprising real-life parallels. One host shares their Taekwondo tournament experience, complete with a flying sidekick gone wrong, while the other questions the movie's adherence to martial arts realism. Plus, what would *you* do if sucker-punched on the subway? Join us as we grapple with the film's highs, lows, and that *one* thing that REALLY bothered us.
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    19 mins
  • E157 - Jane Austen Wrecked My Life - What Would YOU Do?

    E157 - Jane Austen Wrecked My Life - What Would YOU Do?
    Jun 25 2025
    Welcome back to Cinema IRL! This week, we're diving headfirst into the awkward world of French rom-coms with "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life." A struggling bookseller, a writer's retreat run by Jane Austen's distant relatives, and a whole lot of romantic confusion – what could possibly go wrong? Our hosts dissect this film's messy love triangles, questionable decisions, and the age-old debate of whether men and women can truly be "just friends." Get ready for some seriously relatable "What Would You Do?" scenarios, language barrier faux pas, and a discussion about the ethics of drunk sex (yes, really!). Tune in for a hilarious and thought-provoking conversation that will leave you questioning all your life choices.
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    21 mins
  • E156 - Final Destination Bloodlines - What Would YOU Do?

    E156 - Final Destination Bloodlines - What Would YOU Do?
    Jun 23 2025
    Death is coming, and this time it's personal...ly gruesome! This week on Cinema IRL, we dive headfirst (sometimes literally) into "Final Destination: Bloodlines." We discuss Stephanie's family curse, inherited from a grandmother plagued by premonitions. Is Iris crazy, or is she the only one who can outsmart Death himself? We ponder the film's elaborate death traps, debate abandoning cursed families, and ask the important questions: peanut allergy or metal coil through the head? Plus, are there enough warning signs before someone goes out for cigarettes and never returns? Get ready to suspend your disbelief and brace yourself for some epicly creative carnage!
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    23 mins
  • E155 - Lilo & Stitch - What Would YOU Do?

    E155 - Lilo & Stitch - What Would YOU Do?
    Jun 20 2025
    Aloha, Cinema IRL Ohana! This week, we're hanging ten with Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," a story about a lonely Hawaiian girl and a chaotic, destructive, yet ultimately lovable alien experiment. Join us as we unpack the film's themes of family, belonging, and "Ohana means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." We dive deep into the ethical dilemmas presented, from Nani's questionable life-saving decisions to the very nature of Stitch's destructive programming. Plus, we contemplate what *we* would do if a blue "dog" with a penchant for chaos showed up in our lives. Get ready for some serious laughter, portal gun debates, and maybe even a scream or two. Ahhhhh!
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    20 mins