Across the Movie Aisle

Across the Movie Aisle

Author: Across the Movie Aisle Language: English Episodes: 317
There’s a familiar rhythm to most movie talk: either a deep dive into technical craft or a quick thumbs-up, thumbs-down reaction. Across the Movie Aisle proposes a different kind of conversation. Each week, the discussion moves past simple recommendations and into the richer territory where personal taste, cultural context, and cinematic history collide. You’ll hear thoughtful reviews of new releases and enduring classics, but the real focus is on the dialogue itself-the disagreements, the discoveries, and the shared enthusiasm that happens when perspectives meet. This isn’t about delivering a unanimous verdict; it’s about exploring why a film works for some and falls flat for others, what a director’s choices reveal, and how the landscape of television and film continues to shift. The tone is more like a spirited, informed chat among friends than a formal lecture, making even the most nuanced analysis feel accessible. Whether it’s breaking down the latest headline-grabbing series or revisiting an overlooked gem, the podcast thrives on that genuine exchange of ideas. It’s for anyone who finds that the most interesting part of watching something is the conversation that follows, where the space between different viewpoints is exactly where the understanding grows. Tune in for a weekly dose of that specific, engaging, and wonderfully contentious dialogue that only movies and TV can inspire.
Episodes
A Bonus Bonus Episode on 'The Pitt'! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:07
We’ve got a special bonus bonus episode this week with a special guest: Mike Pesca, of The Gist! You can check out Mike’s Substack here, including his famed “Asshole Tracker” for The Pitt, which is the subject of this we…
Reveling in 'The Drama' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:21
On this week’s episode, we talked a bit about video game movies (tied loosely to this New York Times piece on the genre’s successes and struggles) and then dove into The Drama, the new Robert Pattinson/Zendaya film from…
Is 'The Housemaid' Good Trash or Just Garbage? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:54
On this week’s episode, we talk about Sora pulling the plug on its AI video division. What does that mean for the industry? Are movies simply too small for AI to waste compute on? Then we review The Housemaid, a movie th…
The Preposterously Charming 'Project Hail Mary' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:52
On this week’s episode, we discuss the killing of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which was unexpectedly spiked by Hulu after several months of dawdling. Then we reviewed Project Hail Mary, a movie Peter describes a…
The Oscars Were Pretty Good? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:56
Sonny here. So, as I mentioned at the top of this episode—and as I warned you last week—this week is kind of a nightmare for all of us. Lots going on: I was out of the country; Alyssa was starting a new job; Peter was on…
Here Comes 'The Bride!' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:38
On this week’s episode, we discuss the silly kerfuffle surrounding Timothee Chalamet’s statement that he hopes movies don’t become a niche entertainment like opera and ballet. Then we review The Bride!, a movie that migh…
Does 'Scream 7' Make Sense to a Non-'Scream' Fan? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:49
On this Tuesday’s episode, the gang discusses the merger of WB and Paramount Skydance. What does it mean for jobs, consumers, and … Batman? Then they review Scream 7. Alyssa’s never seen one of these movies: does she car…
Should You See 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die'? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:20
On this week’s episode, the gang takes a look at this op-ed from former Sony head Michael Lynton and tries to figure out why Barack Obama suggested Sony was to blame for its own hack back in 2014. Then they review Good L…
Emerald Fennell's 'Movie' 'About' 'Wuthering Heights' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:35
Pretty spicy episode this week, as we dive into how much trouble folks should be in simply for emailing associates of Jeffrey Epstein back in 2003. Then we review Emerald Fennell’s new adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Or…
'Send Help' Is Delightful and Mean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:55
On this week’s episode, we kicked things off by discussing Michael Schulman’s piece on efforts to use evil for good. (That is: use AI to “recreate” Orson Welles’s cut of The Magnificent Ambersons.) Then we reviewed Send…