This episode we dip into a very unique genre with 80s cult classics. First up is Heathers, a truly inexplicable and enjoyably dark teen film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. Next up we have one of Lindsay's favorite, the John Water's film Hairspray. Enjoy!

This episode we dip into a very unique genre with 80s cult classics. First up is Heathers, a truly inexplicable and enjoyably dark teen film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. Next up we have one of Lindsay's favorite, the John Water's film Hairspray. Enjoy!

80s Cult Classics: Heathers, Hairspray

This week we celebrate the filmography of one of the greatest gangster-actors of our generation, who for the record is a great actor in general. First we have a childhood favorite of Lindsay's, Corrina, Corrina. A surprisingly sincere look at the best and worst parts of classic 60s Americana, this film really let's the less known soft-side of Liotta shine. Then we talk about his arguably most famous film, Goodfellas. This best-of Scorsese film really gave Liotta the space to shine as the epitome of a gangster and truly set the stage for his long and successful career. Enjoy!

This week we celebrate the filmography of one of the greatest gangster-actors of our generation, who for the record is a great actor in general. First we have a childhood favorite of Lindsay's, Corrina, Corrina. A surprisingly sincere look at the best and worst parts of classic 60s Americana, this film really let's the less known soft-side of Liotta shine. Then we talk about his arguably most famous film, Goodfellas. This best-of Scorsese film really gave Liotta the space to shine as the epitome of a gangster and truly set the stage for his long and successful career. Enjoy!

Ray Liotta: Corrina, Corrina, Goodfellas

Stemming from western films of past generations, the classic "shoot 'em up" film genre has grow so much in the last few decades. Our first film by John Wood, Hard Boiled, really shows the roots of the gun-centric action-packed films. Then we discuss a more 21st century take on the genre with James McAvoy's breakout action film Wanted. Also starring an always bad ass Angelina Jolie I must add. Enjoy!

Stemming from western films of past generations, the classic "shoot 'em up" film genre has grow so much in the last few decades. Our first film by John Wood, Hard Boiled, really shows the roots of the gun-centric action-packed films. Then we discuss a more 21st century take on the genre with James McAvoy's breakout action film Wanted. Also starring an always bad ass Angelina Jolie I must add. Enjoy!

Shoot ’Em Up Movies: Hard Boiled, Wanted

Movie magic takes on a different meaning in this episode where we cover the magician genre. First up is the Nolan drama starring Christian Bale &amp; Hugh Jackman as rival magicians in The Prestige. Then we jump back in time to the 1953 film starring real life couple Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis as Bess and Harry Houdini. Enjoy!

Movie magic takes on a different meaning in this episode where we cover the magician genre. First up is the Nolan drama starring Christian Bale &amp; Hugh Jackman as rival magicians in The Prestige. Then we jump back in time to the 1953 film starring real life couple Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis as Bess and Harry Houdini. Enjoy!

Magician Movies: The Prestige, Houdini

It's a tale as old as time - family embarks on a road trip, hijinks ensue, memories are made. This week we're covering the classic storyline of a family road trip. First up with have Are We There Yet starring the one and only Ice Cube. This movie definitely leans in to the classic, lampoon-esque version of this genre in a great way. Then we talk about a very different version of this story in Little Miss Sunshine with an ensemble cast too deep to name here, but they are a huge part of why this indie movie about a family road-trip turned out to be such a success. Enjoy! 

It's a tale as old as time - family embarks on a road trip, hijinks ensue, memories are made. This week we're covering the classic storyline of a family road trip. First up with have Are We There Yet starring the one and only Ice Cube. This movie definitely leans in to the classic, lampoon-esque version of this genre in a great way. Then we talk about a very different version of this story in Little Miss Sunshine with an ensemble cast too deep to name here, but they are a huge part of why this indie movie about a family road-trip turned out to be such a success. Enjoy!

Family Road Trip Movies: Are We There Yet?, Little Miss Sunshine

To round out our Oscar journey, we're sharing our predictions for this year's Academy Awards. We share our favorites, who we think the Academy will recognize, and a few snubs. Enjoy!

To round out our Oscar journey, we're sharing our predictions for this year's Academy Awards. We share our favorites, who we think the Academy will recognize, and a few snubs. Enjoy!

2022 Oscar Predictions

Part two of our deep dive into Oscar history has arrived. In this episode we cover Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Actress, Best Director and Best Picture. Enjoy!

Part two of our deep dive into Oscar history has arrived. In this episode we cover Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Actress, Best Director and Best Picture. Enjoy!

Oscar History: Part 2

In preparation for our annual Oscars episode, we're taking a trip down the Academy Award memory lane. In the first of a two part-er, we cover Best Supporting Actress, Actor, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Score and Best Adapted Screenplay. This episode is chock-full of controversy. Enjoy!

In preparation for our annual Oscars episode, we're taking a trip down the Academy Award memory lane. In the first of a two part-er, we cover Best Supporting Actress, Actor, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Score and Best Adapted Screenplay. This episode is chock-full of controversy. Enjoy!

Oscar History: Part 1

In this episode we jump into a most beloved genre: space thrillers. First we have the granddaddy of them, 2001. We can't say this is one of our favorite Stanley Kubrick films, but it's worth reviewing as it really did change the trajectory of space films. Then we have the understated yet masterful Moon starring Sam Rockwell. We're on a bit of a Sam Rockwell kick it would seem, and we're definitely okay with it. Enjoy!

In this episode we jump into a most beloved genre: space thrillers. First we have the granddaddy of them, 2001. We can't say this is one of our favorite Stanley Kubrick films, but it's worth reviewing as it really did change the trajectory of space films. Then we have the understated yet masterful Moon starring Sam Rockwell. We're on a bit of a Sam Rockwell kick it would seem, and we're definitely okay with it. Enjoy!

Space Thriller: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Moon

A personal favorite as far as genres go, we're doing con movies! First up we have the Ridley Scott film Matchstick Men starring the oddly perfect duo Nicholas Cage and Sam Rockwell. This film is a unique departure for Scott and the dynamic story and acting really deliver. Then we dig into the OG of con movies, The Sting starring heartthrobs Paul Newman and Robert Redford. This film really set the stage for many of the modern con movies we know and love. Enjoy!

A personal favorite as far as genres go, we're doing con movies! First up we have the Ridley Scott film Matchstick Men starring the oddly perfect duo Nicholas Cage and Sam Rockwell. This film is a unique departure for Scott and the dynamic story and acting really deliver. Then we dig into the OG of con movies, The Sting starring heartthrobs Paul Newman and Robert Redford. This film really set the stage for many of the modern con movies we know and love. Enjoy!

Con Movies: Matchstick Men, The Sting

Sister Cinema is a podcast hosted by two sisters hoping to share their affinity for over analyzing movies with anyone who will listen. Recreational movie nerds Mollie and Lindsay take your favorite film genres, tropes, actors and story lines and dig way too deep into them. Each episode we'll pick apart two movies that fit the episode's theme and talk about why we love or hate them. Laughing or arguing will likely ensue.

Enjoyed these ladies takes on the sister relationships in these films.  They are able to point out specific scenes to support their takes on those relationships and family dynamics.  A very interesting concept for a podcast.  Love the idea of a different “theme” each episode.

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Love these girls!  They really dive into the movies and analyze the characters and their relationships in a way I hadn’t thought of.  Their voices are enjoyable and you can sense their respect for one another’s views. I look forward to their future podcasts.

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To us, there's nothing scarier than humans, so why not cover movies about the murderous ones? This episode we cover Monster, based on possibly the most infamous female serial killer, Aileen Wuornos. Then, we move to the David Fincher epic, Zodiac, featuring one of the most disturbing murder scenes Lindsay has ever watched. Enjoy for spooky time!

To us, there's nothing scarier than humans, so why not cover movies about the murderous ones? This episode we cover Monster, based on possibly the most infamous female serial killer, Aileen Wuornos. Then, we move to the David Fincher epic, Zodiac, featuring one of the most disturbing murder scenes Lindsay has ever watched. Enjoy for spooky time!

Serial Killer Movies

Wow, who knew all of that hotness was lurking under those hideous bifocals? This week we take a look at the classic movie trope of a nerd in glasses who suddenly becomes a babe with a new shirt here, some hair product there, and the all important removal of their glasses. First we dive into The Princess Diaries, a timeless movie from our young years that shot Anne Hathaway into fame. Then we jump back to the 80's for a look at the teen love story Can't Buy Me Love. We don't know if this movie was a hit then, but we can tell you it's not a hit now.

Wow, who knew all of that hotness was lurking under those hideous bifocals? This week we take a look at the classic movie trope of a nerd in glasses who suddenly becomes a babe with a new shirt here, some hair product there, and the all important removal of their glasses. First we dive into The Princess Diaries, a timeless movie from our young years that shot Anne Hathaway into fame. Then we jump back to the 80's for a look at the teen love story Can't Buy Me Love. We don't know if this movie was a hit then, but we can tell you it's not a hit now.

Hot Without Glasses: The Princess Diaries, Can't Buy Me Love

There's few tropes as prominent in the horror genre as a cabin vacation with friends gone wrong. But what's extra special about these movies is how they take this played our story line and flip in on it's head in unique ways. Cabin in the Woods is a one-of-a-kind government conspiracy meets creepy cabin horror wrapped in a humor blanket. Tucker &amp; Dale vs. Evil is the funniest misunderstanding you could ever hope for in a horror movie (plus an adorable story of friendship). Mollie recommends at least one of these, Lindsay recommends both. You can be the tie breaker. 

There's few tropes as prominent in the horror genre as a cabin vacation with friends gone wrong. But what's extra special about these movies is how they take this played our story line and flip in on it's head in unique ways. Cabin in the Woods is a one-of-a-kind government conspiracy meets creepy cabin horror wrapped in a humor blanket. Tucker &amp; Dale vs. Evil is the funniest misunderstanding you could ever hope for in a horror movie (plus an adorable story of friendship). Mollie recommends at least one of these, Lindsay recommends both. You can be the tie breaker.

Comedic Cabin Horror: Cabin in the Woods, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

Greek life can be very appealing, especially to people going through a mid-life crisis! In this episode we tackle the world of sororities and fraternities via two classic comedies, with a special guest! Old School, one of the first movies for Will Ferrell to star in, is a cult classic that has some great one-liners and less great plot points. The House Bunny, in contrast, was less of a blockbuster but arguably has stood the test of time a little better. Either way, we had a fun time with these movies. Enjoy!

Greek life can be very appealing, especially to people going through a mid-life crisis! In this episode we tackle the world of sororities and fraternities via two classic comedies, with a special guest! Old School, one of the first movies for Will Ferrell to star in, is a cult classic that has some great one-liners and less great plot points. The House Bunny, in contrast, was less of a blockbuster but arguably has stood the test of time a little better. Either way, we had a fun time with these movies. Enjoy!

Old People Go To College: Old School, The House Bunny

This week we're discussing the marketing side of movie making through the rare cinematic feat of a hoax movie. First we talk about one of the most significant modern horror movies, The Blair Witch Project, and how they managed to turn a low-budget doc into a viral movie. Then we jump to the odd piece of performance art known as I'm Still Here. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, well done.

This week we're discussing the marketing side of movie making through the rare cinematic feat of a hoax movie. First we talk about one of the most significant modern horror movies, The Blair Witch Project, and how they managed to turn a low-budget doc into a viral movie. Then we jump to the odd piece of performance art known as I'm Still Here. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, well done.

Hoax Movies: The Blair Witch Project, I'm Still Here

We wanted to keep it lighthearted, but cheerleaders got things to say y'all. Lindsay dives into an indie favorite about a cheerleader at gay conversion camp, Mollie enjoys the ease of the plot in Sugar &amp; Spice, and we both talk about one of our all-time favorite (with a message people!). It's already been broughten.

We wanted to keep it lighthearted, but cheerleaders got things to say y'all. Lindsay dives into an indie favorite about a cheerleader at gay conversion camp, Mollie enjoys the ease of the plot in Sugar &amp; Spice, and we both talk about one of our all-time favorite (with a message people!). It's already been broughten.

Cheerleading Movies: But I'm A Cheerleader, Sugar & Spice, Bring It On

This week, we dive deep into our most niche genre yet. Lindsay argues for a more fair assessment of the recent Hank Williams biopic, Mollie celebrates Loretta Lynn through one of her favorite movies, and we both are sadly underwhelmed by the Johnny Cash biopic we remember rather fondly. Yeehaw!

This week, we dive deep into our most niche genre yet. Lindsay argues for a more fair assessment of the recent Hank Williams biopic, Mollie celebrates Loretta Lynn through one of her favorite movies, and we both are sadly underwhelmed by the Johnny Cash biopic we remember rather fondly. Yeehaw!

Country Music Biopics: I Saw The Light, Coal Miner's Daughter, Walk The Line

Love Simon

To round out Pride Month we picked a couple of our favorite movies about growing up gay and feature a special guest, our friend Erin! Our first pick was one we've been itching to cover on the podcast. Berry Jenkins' Moonlight is one of the most significant queer films of this century and we discuss why that is. Then we jump to the YA book-based Love, Simon. This sweet, endearing teen dramedy has great moments of highlighting the strange differences between growing up heterosexual and queer. Yaaaas Queen.

To round out Pride Month we picked a couple of our favorite movies about growing up gay and feature a special guest, our friend Erin! Our first pick was one we've been itching to cover on the podcast. Berry Jenkins' Moonlight is one of the most significant queer films of this century and we discuss why that is. Then we jump to the YA book-based Love, Simon. This sweet, endearing teen dramedy has great moments of highlighting the strange differences between growing up heterosexual and queer. Yaaaas Queen.

Growing Up Gay: Moonlight, Love Simon

They can't all be winners. Some movies don't have what it takes to impress movie goers, but later find their niche with cult classic lovers. This week we talk about two of our favorites from the 80s. Blade Runner is an iconic sci-fi film, infamous for its many edits and re-releases. Clue is an ensemble cast Monty-Python meets Mel Brooks comedy led by the genius Tim Curry. We take a guess at why these failed at the box office, but love for them lives on in many movie lover hearts!

They can't all be winners. Some movies don't have what it takes to impress movie goers, but later find their niche with cult classic lovers. This week we talk about two of our favorites from the 80s. Blade Runner is an iconic sci-fi film, infamous for its many edits and re-releases. Clue is an ensemble cast Monty-Python meets Mel Brooks comedy led by the genius Tim Curry. We take a guess at why these failed at the box office, but love for them lives on in many movie lover hearts!

Box Office Bomb Turned Classic (80s): Blade Runner, Clue

Spoiler Alert! This week we're covering some of our favorite surprise ending movies. Lindsay reflects on the cult classic Fight Club (starring Brad Pitt's abs), Mollie reminds us all how great M. Night Shyamalan can be, and we both once again can't stop talking about how much we love Jack Nicholson (and Leo) in The Departed. Surprise!

Spoiler Alert! This week we're covering some of our favorite surprise ending movies. Lindsay reflects on the cult classic Fight Club (starring Brad Pitt's abs), Mollie reminds us all how great M. Night Shyamalan can be, and we both once again can't stop talking about how much we love Jack Nicholson (and Leo) in The Departed. Surprise!

Surprise Endings: Fight Club, Sixth Sense, The Departed

In the Sister Cinema tradition, we celebrate a certain hosts birthday with her favorite movie of all time; The Breakfast Club. We dig into the best John Hughes movie around (fight us) and enjoy the surprisingly deep messages it conveys, considering it's a movie basically about nothing. Happy Birthday Mollie!

In the Sister Cinema tradition, we celebrate a certain hosts birthday with her favorite movie of all time; The Breakfast Club. We dig into the best John Hughes movie around (fight us) and enjoy the surprisingly deep messages it conveys, considering it's a movie basically about nothing. Happy Birthday Mollie!

Birthday Episode: The Breakfast Club

Women's reproductive rights have long been a taboo topic of conversation, but they shouldn't be; especially when they're being attacked by policymakers as is the current case. This week we're dissecting two movies about a women's right to choose. Lindsay discusses the HBO-backed Demi Moore passion project that pointed a glaring light on our country's relationship with pregnant women and abortion. Mollie breaks down the incredibly sincere and nuanced comedy Obvious Child, which focuses on the internal struggle and journey a young women goes on when she decides to get an abortion. 

Women's reproductive rights have long been a taboo topic of conversation, but they shouldn't be; especially when they're being attacked by policymakers as is the current case. This week we're dissecting two movies about a women's right to choose. Lindsay discusses the HBO-backed Demi Moore passion project that pointed a glaring light on our country's relationship with pregnant women and abortion. Mollie breaks down the incredibly sincere and nuanced comedy Obvious Child, which focuses on the internal struggle and journey a young women goes on when she decides to get an abortion.

Reproductive Rights: If These Walls Could Talk, Obvious Child

Just because they're made of metal doesn't mean they don't have a mind of their own. This week we cover some of our good and bad rogue robots. Lindsay revisits an iconic Cold War gentle giant in The Iron Giant, Mollie embraces the classically complicated sci-fi 80's movie War Games, and we both are straight up blown away by basically everything about Ex-Machina. To beware or to befriend? That is the rogue robot question.

Just because they're made of metal doesn't mean they don't have a mind of their own. This week we cover some of our good and bad rogue robots. Lindsay revisits an iconic Cold War gentle giant in The Iron Giant, Mollie embraces the classically complicated sci-fi 80's movie War Games, and we both are straight up blown away by basically everything about Ex-Machina. To beware or to befriend? That is the rogue robot question.

Rogue Robots: The Iron Giant, War Games, Ex-Machina

Hey You Guyyyys, let's talk about The Goonies. Seeing as it's Lindsay's birthday week, we decided to spend a whole episode talking about her favorite movie. Arguably one of the best 80's adventure movies around, The Goonies is a goofy, lovable tale of a band of kids hunting down treasure and saving their town. Typical Saturday right?

Hey You Guyyyys, let's talk about The Goonies. Seeing as it's Lindsay's birthday week, we decided to spend a whole episode talking about her favorite movie. Arguably one of the best 80's adventure movies around, The Goonies is a goofy, lovable tale of a band of kids hunting down treasure and saving their town. Typical Saturday right?

Birthday Special: The Goonies

It's our quarter-century birthday and what better way to celebrate than with scary movies in a foreign language! Lindsay embraces the beauty and gore of the French film Raw, Mollie appreciates the twist on zombie horror in the South Korean flick Train to Busan, and we both still can't believe the ending to the Austrian masterpiece Goodnight Mommy. Sweet nightmares!

It's our quarter-century birthday and what better way to celebrate than with scary movies in a foreign language! Lindsay embraces the beauty and gore of the French film Raw, Mollie appreciates the twist on zombie horror in the South Korean flick Train to Busan, and we both still can't believe the ending to the Austrian masterpiece Goodnight Mommy. Sweet nightmares!

Foreign Horror Movies: Raw, Train to Busan, Goodnight Mommy

We're doing musicals, finally! We cover one of our favorite teen-bopping musicals Grease and discuss how much we actually don't like Danny Zuko. Then we jump to the passionate classic West Side Story and how relevant the story of immigrant clashes still is. But also, how amazing Natalie Wood and Rita Morena are, obviously. Do Re Me Fa So La Ti Do.

We're doing musicals, finally! We cover one of our favorite teen-bopping musicals Grease and discuss how much we actually don't like Danny Zuko. Then we jump to the passionate classic West Side Story and how relevant the story of immigrant clashes still is. But also, how amazing Natalie Wood and Rita Morena are, obviously. Do Re Me Fa So La Ti Do.

Teen Musicals: Grease, West Side Story

We're spending a whole episode celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission. We cover not only the Hollywood version directed by Ron Howard, but we chat about the real life version as well. We happen to have a special connection to a very important player in this story so we're really bringing it with the facts on this one. Enjoy!

We're spending a whole episode celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission. We cover not only the Hollywood version directed by Ron Howard, but we chat about the real life version as well. We happen to have a special connection to a very important player in this story so we're really bringing it with the facts on this one. Enjoy!

Apollo 13 Anniversary Edition 

Wes Anderson

Time to hone in on one of our favorite directors, Wes Anderson. It's hard to choose only two movies from such a collection, but we think these give us a good view of his evolution from budding film maker to household name. First, we look at Rushmore, his first "big movie" though still considered indie by many. Then we talk (alot) about The Royal Tenenbaums, and masterpiece ensemble dark-comedy. Enjoy! 

Time to hone in on one of our favorite directors, Wes Anderson. It's hard to choose only two movies from such a collection, but we think these give us a good view of his evolution from budding film maker to household name. First, we look at Rushmore, his first "big movie" though still considered indie by many. Then we talk (alot) about The Royal Tenenbaums, and masterpiece ensemble dark-comedy. Enjoy!

Wes Anderson: Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums

We're mixing it up and talking about one specific character in film and his evolution through the years: The Joker. We have 5 iterations of this character through the years that we dig into, each putting a unique twist on the character (for better or worse). We start with 1966's Batman, jump to 1989's Batman, then The Dark Knight in 2008, followed by Suicide Squad in 2016, and we end on the very recent Joker from 2019. We hope you enjoy this fun character and a new twist on our typical podcast format. 

We're mixing it up and talking about one specific character in film and his evolution through the years: The Joker. We have 5 iterations of this character through the years that we dig into, each putting a unique twist on the character (for better or worse). We start with 1966's Batman, jump to 1989's Batman, then The Dark Knight in 2008, followed by Suicide Squad in 2016, and we end on the very recent Joker from 2019. We hope you enjoy this fun character and a new twist on our typical podcast format.

Character Evolution: The Joker

Welcome to our Christopher Guest, I mean Mockumentaries episode. We've touched on this genre before, but this week we dig deeper into two iconic mockumetary films. Our first film, Waiting for Guffman, is a fantastic showcase (literally and figuratively) of comedic talents before anyone really knew who they were. Our second film needs no introduction, so I'll just say "It goes up to 11". Enjoy!

Welcome to our Christopher Guest, I mean Mockumentaries episode. We've touched on this genre before, but this week we dig deeper into two iconic mockumetary films. Our first film, Waiting for Guffman, is a fantastic showcase (literally and figuratively) of comedic talents before anyone really knew who they were. Our second film needs no introduction, so I'll just say "It goes up to 11". Enjoy!

Mockumentaries: Waiting for Guffman, This is Spinal Tap

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!