419 — The 98th Academy Awards
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This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) Hollywood's biggest night. We're talking all about the 98th Academy Awards. The montages, the tributes, the history-making awards. Entertaining presenters and great speeches. All around, it was a good night to be a fan of the Oscars. Complete list of winners: Best Picture - One Battle After Another Best Director - Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another Best Actor - Michael B. Jordan, Sinners Best Actress - Jessie Buckley, Hamnet Best Supporting Actor - Sean Penn, One Battle After Another Best Supporting...
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418 — The Bride! AND Final Oscar Predictions
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This week, all that glitters is Oscar gold. Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk final Oscar predictions AND THE BRIDE! We will be sharing our predictions in ALL Academy Award categories. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY for THE BRIDE!: A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and...
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417 — Scream 7
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It's time to go welcome back Sidney Prescott. This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk SCREAM 7. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed...
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416 — How to Make a Killing
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This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk HOW TO MAKE A KILLING. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way. Directed and Written by: John Patton Ford Starring: Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher...
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415 — Wuthering Heights (2026)
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This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) wade into the latest culture debate as they discuss the latest adaptation, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Directed and Written by: Emerald Fennell, based on the novel by Emily...
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414 — Top 10 Films of 2025
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It's finally here! This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are unveiling their Top 10 Films of 2025. This discussion might include some of the following titles: Black Bag Frankenstein Bugonia The Naked Gun Friendship 28 Years Later The Testament of Ann Lee And it definitely WILL include so much more. We're also catching up with some of the big stuff Karen watched at Sundance 2026, what Derek has been watching, what YOU have been watching, and more! @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the...
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413 — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
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A little bit late, but this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could change the world as they know it -- and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the...
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412 — Most Anticipated Films of 2026
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This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are delighted to bring you our 25 Most Anticipated Films of 2026. A few of the titles we're talking about this week include (in no particular order): APEX Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Disclosure Day Remain The Devil Wears Prada 2 Klara and the Sun Godzilla Minus Zero Artificial Scream 7 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and many, MANY more! Follow us for more: @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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411 — The Beast in Me, Welcome to Derry, Pluribus, Stranger Things 5
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This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are taking time on this film and TV podcast to talk TV. Specifically, we're catching up on recent series The Beast in Me, IT: Welcome to Derry, Pluribus, and Stranger Things 5. We are talking spoilers, so if you aren't caught up on any of these shows, here are the timestamps: Introduction - 00:00 The Beast in Me (Netflix) - 32:50 IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO Max) - 46:10 Pluribus (Apple TV) - 1:01:18 Stranger Things 5 (Netflix) - 1:21:55 PLOT SUMMARIES and TAGLINES The Beast in Me (Netflix) Grief-stricken and...
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410 — Marty Supreme
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Is it acting? Or is it just who he is? Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) discuss this and so much more when they sit down to talk MARTY SUPREME. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Directed by: Josh Safdie Written by: Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary,...
info_outlineLove is in the air and serial killers are running amok this week when Derek Miranda (@derekmiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) sit down to talk HEART EYES.
As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.
PLOT SUMMARY:
For the past several years, the "Heart Eyes Killer" has wreaked havoc on Valentine's Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine's Day, no couple is safe....
Directed by: Josh Ruben
Written: Phillip Murphy and Christopher Landon & Michael Kennedy
Starring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zambado, Michaela Watkins, Jordana Brewster, Devon Sawa
*Clip from HEART EYES courtesy of ScreenGems
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