Happily Cinemarried: Recent Episodes
Terry & Liz Osterhout
Welcome to Happily Cinemarried where your married hosts, Liz and Terry, celebrate the cinematic, the artistic, and the culturally fascinating. We will choose a theme each week and discuss which films, books, and tv shows make our list. A love for art & culture brought us together, and we've spent our marriage making art, traveling, reading, and watching tv & movies. Our spirited conversations together inspired us to create Happliy Cinemarried!
Liz picked this horror debut feature by Remi Weekes about Sudanese refugees in England and the haunted house they are forced to stay in.
CW: language, war violence
Terry picked this erotic thriller remake of 1942's Cat People. We discuss what we hated and what we loved (well, what we liked is probably more accurate).
CW: language, violence, sex
Liz chose this iconic 80's horror film to review Halloween weekend. We discuss its possible allegories, symbolism, and of course, the "Poltergeist Curse".
CW: language, conversation about murder, drug use
Terry chose this horror cult classic that was director David Cronenberg's first feature length film. We discuss possible allegories and whether the film holds up today.
CW: language, conversation about sexual violence, murder
Thanks to one of our patrons, Don, who asked us to review this World War 2 dark comedy written and directed by Taika Waititi (who also created the vampire mockumentary What We Do In the Shadows, a film we review exclusively for our Patreon!)
CW: language, discussion on racism, war violence
Terry's pick this time is a campy sci-fi adventure flick based on the 1930's comic strip.
CW: language, discussion about sexual innuendos and racism
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Liz picked the highest grossing film of Terry's birth year because he hadn't watched it before. Did the classic tearjerker make us cry? Tune in to find out!
CW: language, sex
Terry picked a biographical drama about Hustler magazine's founder that spans from his childhood to his first amendment fight against Jerry Falwell.
CW: language, sex, violence
Liz picked this horror thriller for one reason only: she loves horror and thrills. Did 1BR deliver? Tune in to find out what we think!
CW: language, violence
Terry's pick this time around is a nostalgic cult classic based on Heavy Metal magazine. An animated film for adults featuring a classic 80's rock soundtrack, definitely don't let the kiddos watch this one!
CW: language, sex, nudity
Liz chose this award-winning film by Spike Lee based on the true story of Ron Stallworth, a black detective who infiltrated the KKK in the 1970s. We talk about the book vs the movie, Spike Lee as a director, and the history of racism in America.
CW: language, discussions about racism, violence
Terry chose a superhero film that Liz had never seen before, and they discuss how it catapulted a multi-film franchise, CGI then vs now, and the comic books from which the films were adapted.
CW: language
Liz picked this psychological horror movie, by the director of Stir Of Echos and starring Kevin Bacon & Amanda Seyfried, that ended up surprising us both by keeping us guessing until the end.
CW: language, discussion about murder
Terry chose a film about his favorite author, Henry Miller, and the sexual escapades he had in 1930's Paris with his wife June and Anais Nin. We discuss the film vs their real lives, the NC-17 rating, and bucking sexual conventions, then vs now.
CW: sex, language
Liz chose this sci-fi dramedy starring Asa Butterfield, Britt Robertson, and Gary Oldman. Along with our review of the film, we discuss its PG-13 rating, science fiction as a genre, and what's considered a "spoiler" in movie reviews.
CW: language, death, suicide
Terry picked this controversial Pedro Almodovar film because Liz hadn't seen it yet and he knew it would inspire a deep discussion about gender roles, sexuality in filmmaking, domestic violence, and relationship dynamics.
CW: domestic violence, sexuality, language
A film based on the bestselling novel of the same name, Liz chose this one because Terry hadn't seen it yet and she knew there would be a lot for them to say.
CW: language
Terry picked a film by one of his favorite directors that was pivotal in inspiring his own life as an artist. We also discuss David Lynch's filmography a bit.
CW: domestic violence, sexual assault, language
Liz picked her favorite Carl Reiner comedy in honor of his recent passing. We discuss which scenes we found the funniest, the flubs we caught, 80's teen comedies, and more!
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Terry chose this gory action-packed popcorn flick based on DC Comics characters. Which one of us liked it and which one said they wished it was shorter?
CW: language, violence
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June is Pride Month, so Liz chose this award-winning true crime biopic about Brandon Teena, a young transgender man trying to be accepted in a rural Nebraska town. We examine trans awareness then and now, religion's role in anti-LGBTQ persecution, and the controversy of a cisgendered actress playing the lead role.
CW: sex, sexual assault, rape, language
Terry chose a Shudder Original psychological thriller for this episode. What would you wish for in a room that can give you anything?
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Liz picked a biopic that's part sports drama and part medical documentary, the true story about the doctor who discovered CTE in retired NFL players who'd passed away after battling mental illnesses and homelessness.
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For our 50th episode, Terry decided it would be fun to list our top 10 favorite movies instead of picking a single film to review. We discuss (spoiler-free!) what criteria we chose for creating our lists and what each film means to us while counting down from 10. What will our number 1 movies be?
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Liz's choice for this episode is a scary movie screenwriter Joss Whedon called "a loving hate letter" to horror films.
CW: language, violence
Terry's pick this time is a film about a controversial literary figure, both revered and villainized, the 18th century French nobleman Marquis de Sade.
CW: sexual activities, violence, sexual violence, language
Liz picked a film that won accolades from critics as well as audiences for its thoughtful contemplation on humanity's violent tendencies.
CW: language, and discussions on sex & violence
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Terry chose a French erotic thriller about a wealthy banker's wife who goes missing for this episode.
CW: frank discussion of sexual activities & violence
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Liz picked a dark comedy starring one of her childhood celebrity crushes, Jason Bateman.
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Liz chose the Best Picture Oscar-winning film of her birth year, a movie that won accolades for its portrayal of American mental healthcare and so much more.
Terry's pick this episode is a dark, satirical look at cancel culture, online misogyny, and the internet's power to ruin lives.
Liz picked an 80's action film she never saw before for this episode, and it inspires a discussion on movies of that decade.
For our 40th episode Terry chose this drama about a cult leader and his all-female flock. Tune in for our dissection of this artfully filmed tale that explores religion, psychology, and power.
Liz chose Bradley Cooper's directorial debut and Lady Gaga's film acting debut for this episode, and we had a lot to say (spoiler alert!)
Terry's pick this episode is a French psychological thriller. Erotic, confrontational, and boldly going where few American films go, this one is definitely not for the prudish.
Liz picked the murder mystery everyone talked about in 2019, Knives Out. We go deep, discussing our interpretations and revealing spoilers.
We've changed things up a bit with a new way of choosing which films we review! We will alternate choosing films, starting with a film Terry selected.
Summer Lovers, starring Daryl Hannah and Peter Gallagher, is an 80s cinematic feast for the eyes.
We discuss our interpretations of this wonderfully strange metaphorical tale about class, life goals, parenting, and more. We do reveal spoilers so watch it first if you were planning to watch it!
Terry & Liz discuss the Zombieland films and their favorite zombie movies from years past.
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Terry & Liz discuss the Zombieland films and their favorite zombie movies from years past.
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In the Halloween spirit, we delve into a modern horror filmmaker's filmography. We focus mainly on "You're Next" and "The Guest", but also briefly discuss "A Horrible Way To Die", "Death Note", and his remake, "Blair Witch".
**Listener Discretion: there's no "E" for explicit because we don't curse in this episode, but we do discuss the sex and violence in the films.
If you haven't already watched the movie Liz called "Utter dread and terror from start to finish", we recommend you see it before listening because we do give away spoilers!
We had so much to say about this instant horror classic that we ran out of time to discuss the very real pagan history that inspired this story. But that conversation will be available to Patreon supporters soon. If you love what we do, please consider becoming a patron:
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We delve into the horrors portrayed in two films about motherhood, one a classic from 1981, and one from this year.
We watched two films, one starring Olivia Wilde and one directed by her. One film is dark, the other is fun. We delve into the social messages behind each film.
We watched two surreal dramatic thrillers that surprised us and have some opinions to share. There are a few spoilers, but we don't spoil the endings!
A film about an obsessive young woman and the dangers of social media, Ingrid Goes West is this week's focus. We also briefly discuss 2009's Obsessed and 2019's Secret Obsession.
We're hoping you become obsessed with our podcast, but not in a "Fatal Attraction" kind of way!
With a special guest for this episode, our friend Tim Fealy, we discuss the movies we remember first seeing in the theater that blew our minds. Plus, the 70s and 80s, how those films and tv shows continue to impact us as adults, the movie ratings system, and why Jeepers Creepers was such a disappointing film for Tim.
We discuss what we've watched in the last few weeks, plus delve into how watching movies has changed over the decades and the pros and cons of the big screen vs the little screen.
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This week's episode is a topic suggested by one of our Patreon supporters, Tim! We discuss movie sequels as a genre, which ones we thought were better than the first film in its series, and which ones we're excited to see coming out this year.
We took our 8 year old to see the new Aladdin and the 3 of us discuss our thoughts, but beware there are spoilers!
We discuss the 2009 version from Argentina and the 2015 American version. There's a lot to unpack in this murder mystery and be warned-- we share spoilers!
We delve into the King of Plot Twist's filmography and discuss our opinions of his most successful movies. But beware--this episode is full of spoilers!
This week we re-watch two devilish films and discuss our second opinions! It's fun to revisit a film you've seen before after years have passed to see if your opinion has changed.
We watched 1974's Death Wish and 2018's remake! They ignite a discussion on 70's filmmaking, gun violence in the US, and the instinct to seek revenge. Which film is superior? Tune in to find out!
We dream up movie versions of past tv shows and share who we'd cast as actors and directors to produce these veritable cinematic masterpieces. Is there a favorite show of yours that Hollywood hasn't turned into a film yet?
Spoiler Alert! We decided we couldn't wait to share our thoughts on the new horror film "Us" so here's a bonus episode! Whether you agree with our takes on the film's symbolism and social commentary or not, tell us what you think! Tweet us your opinions: @HCinemarried and follow us on Instagram too @HappilyCinemarried
The 1980s are known for many things: big hair, shoulder pads, Reaganomics, and... dance movies! We discuss our faves, the soundtracks, and the ones we still need to watch. What's your favorite 80's dance film? Find us on Twitter @HCinemarried
We discuss road trip films in all their glorious incarnations: comedy, horror, drama, romance, and family. Plus we share our personal road trip stories!
What makes a movie disturbing? What's the difference between being frightened and being disturbed? We discuss which films disturbed us the most while delving into why these films are made and why people watch them.
For our inaugural Original vs Remake episode we discuss Dario Argento's horror classic from 1977 and Luca Guadagnino's remake in 2018. Tune in to find out which version is Terry's favorite and which one wins Liz's praises!
On our first Director Focus episode, we cover the films of Ron Howard. We discuss his history as a child actor and his style as a director. What's your favorite Ron Howard movie?
We made lists of some of our favorite sexy movies for Valentine's week, and discuss why they stand out for us. What is sexy? Does it matter if the actors are attractive to you? And can the story be tragic as well as sexy and romantic? Tell us which films make your list on Twitter @HCinemarried
We finally got around to watching the hit Netflix movie Birdbox everyone has been talking about! Tune in for our theories on what we think it means.
We profile one of our favorite actors in Hollywood, Nicolas Cage! Which of his movies make it onto Liz and Terry's lists of favorites? Tune in to find out!
We give you a Spoiler-Free review with an extra-cute guest cohost, our 7 year old son Remy! He weighs in on whether Aquaman is worth your time.
Everyone likes to debate whether certain films can be considered Christmas films, and we are no exception. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? How about Gremlins? We chose 6 movies that take place over Christmas and give our final thoughts!
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with watching scary Christmas movies? I know, there's fruitcake to make and carols to sing, but we'd rather watch people doing those things in movies while fighting bad guys!
We go back and watch movies again to see if our opinions have changed. This week, we chose two films about relationships that take place over the holidays: Love, Actually and Eyes Wide Shut.
For our inaugural Shark Week episode we share our opinions and some trivia on 2 very different shark movies: The Meg and The Shallows!
We delve into the meaning of ghosts in literature and film, compare the series to the novel it's based on, and analyze the show's overall themes and messages. Plus we ask a lot of questions we're hoping you can answer!
This week we discuss movies we saw as kids that we probably shouldn't have, the movies that spurred the PG-13 Rating, and what we think of those movies now.
Terry & Liz share which films made them cry tears of joy and tears of sadness, sometimes at the same time.
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