The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast
The Watch and Talk is a weekly podcast started by Dylan Schuck (@schuster) and hosted by Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) bringing a NON SPOILER review of a new theatrical release every week, as well as discussions of everything we've watched that week, a weekly top 5 and more! Perfect for any fans of TV and film.
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439 — The Dog Stars
09/01/2026
439 — The Dog Stars
Even in his 80s, Ridley Scott refuses to slow down...except in tone. This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk the melancholy, quiet post-apocalyptic THE DOG STARS. 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: The film tells the story of Hig, a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley, has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal postapocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist. Directed by: Ridley Scott Written by: Mark L. Smith (based on the novel by Peter Heller) Starring: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce *Image from THE DOG STARS courtesy of 20th Century Studios. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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438 | Tony
08/24/2026
438 | Tony
As another endless summer comes to a close, this week Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk about the summer on Cape Code with TONY. 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 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life. Directed by: Matt Johnson Written by: Matthew Miller & Matt Johnson & Todd Bartels & Lou Howe Starring: Dominic Sessa, Emilia Jones, Leo Woodall, Antonio Banderas, Dagmara Dominczyk *Image and clip from TONY courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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437 — The End of Oak Street
08/20/2026
437 — The End of Oak Street
Support the show! This week Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are talking THE END OF OAK STREET. 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: The Platt family bands together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic event transports their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown. Directed by: David Robert Mitchell Written by: David Robert Mitchell Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery, Jordan Alexa Davis, P.J. Byrne, Emily Kuroda, Anne Gee Byrd, Hudson Meek *Image from THE END OF OAK STREET courtesy of Warner Bros. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk
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436 — One Night Only
08/10/2026
436 — One Night Only
This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk ONE NIGHT ONLY. 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: Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think. Directed by: Will Gluck Written by: Travis Braun Starring: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ziwe, Ben Marshall, with Molly Ringwald and Levar Burton *Image and clip from ONE NIGHT ONLY courtesy of Universal Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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435 — Spider-Man: Brand New Day
08/03/2026
435 — Spider-Man: Brand New Day
It is a brand new episode this week when Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY. We're also catching up on what we've been watching lately, a quick chat about new trailers, and an overview of Spider-Man's journey through the MCU. 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: It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them. Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton Written by: Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, Liza Colón-Zayas, Mark Ruffalo, Tramell Tillman *Image from SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY courtesy of Sony Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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434 — Summer Television
07/29/2026
434 — Summer Television
It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the summer, but it's a good time for Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) to sit down and talk about our SUMMER TV viewing. PLUS, Derek is giving us the rundown of all things San Diego Comic Con 2026. This week, we are talking full spoilers of four TV shows. We will NOT spoil anything that has not been released yet. Titles, plots and timestamps: 00:00 - Intros, what we've been watching, SDCC 46:05 - Widow's Bay (Apple TV): A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island. (starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Dale Dickey, Stephen Root) 1:07:55 - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV): A divorced mom gets caught up in a perilous web of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. (starring Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson, Jessy Hodges, Dolly De Leon) 1:22:25 - Cape Fear (Apple TV): A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. (starring Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson) 1:34:20 - House of Dragons (HBO): An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. (starring Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke) Follow us for more! @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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433 — The Odyssey
07/22/2026
433 — The Odyssey
The biggest film of the summer has arrived and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are sitting down to talk all about THE ODYSSEY. They also define the "odyssey" movie and share their Top 5, along with some recent movies and TV they've been watching. 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: After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Directed by: Christopher Nolan Written by: Christopher Nolan (based on Odyssey by Homer) Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron *Image from THE ODYSSEY courtesy of Universal Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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432 — The Invite
07/14/2026
432 — The Invite
After an unexpected break, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are back! This week, they are sitting down to talk Sundance hit THE INVITE. 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: Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? Directed by: Olivia Wilde Written by: William McCormack, Rashida Jones (based on the film Setimental by Cesc Gay) Starring: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton *Image and clip from THE INVITE courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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431 — Toy Story 5
06/22/2026
431 — Toy Story 5
Image Caption (L-R): Bullseye and Jessie with Lilypad in Disney and Pixar's TOY STORY 5. Photo courtesy of Pixar. © 2026 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. The toys are back! This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are talking TOY STORY 5. 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 Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime. Directed by: Andrew Stanton Written by: Andrew Stanton & Kenna Harris Starring: Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Conan O’Brien (Smarty Pants), Scarlett Spears (Bonnie), Greta Lee (Lilypad), Shelby Rabara (Snappy), Mykal-Michelle Harris (Blaze), Craig Robinson (Atlas), Lori Alan (Bonnie’s Mom), Jay Hernandez (Bonnie’s Dad), Bonnie Hunt (Dolly), Kristen Schaal (Trixie), Tony Hale (Forky), John Hopkins (Mr. Pricklepants), Wallace Shawn (Rex), Ernie Hudson (Combat Carl), Krys Marshall (Blaze’s Mom), Jeff Bergman (Mr. Potato Head), Blake Clark (Slinky Dog), Anna Vocino (Mrs. Potato Head), Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio - Bad Bunny (Pizza with Sunglasses), Jerome Ranft (Garden Gnome), Annie Potts (Bo Peep), Matty Matheson (Dr. Nutcase), John Ratzenberger (Hamm), Keanu Reeves (Duke Caboom), Melissa Villaseñor (Karen Beverly), Alan Cumming (Evil Bullseye) @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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430 — Disclosure Day
06/17/2026
430 — Disclosure Day
June's big movie month continues and this time Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk DISCLOSURE DAY. 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 cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower to reveal secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation while a meteorologist experiences strange phenomena and joins forces with him to prove there’s life beyond our knowledge. Directed by: Steven Spielberg Written by: David Koepp Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell, Elizabeth Marvel *Image from DISCLOSURE DAY courtesy of Universal Pictures @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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429 — Masters of the Universe
06/16/2026
429 — Masters of the Universe
He-Man returns to the big screen and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are sitting down to talk about MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. 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: After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man -- the most powerful man in the universe. Directed by: Travis Knight Written by: Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Dave Callaham Starring: Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Alison Brie, Morena Baccarin, Kristen Wiig (Voice) *Clip and image from MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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428 — Backrooms
06/01/2026
428 — Backrooms
Everything's a little bit creepy this week when Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk BACKROOMS. 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 strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom. Directed by: Kane Parsons Written by: Will Soodik Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell *Clip and image from BACKROOMS courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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427 — Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
05/26/2026
427 — Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
The adventure movie is back! Star Wars is back! And this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are here to talk all about STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. 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: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by: Jon FavreauWritten by: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor Starring: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Brendan Wayne, Lateef Crowder, Martin Scorsese, Shirley Henderson, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Steve Blum, Jonny Coyne *Clip and image from STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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426 — Obsession
05/21/2026
426 — Obsession
This week, things get a little intense when Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk OBSESSION. 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: After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Directed and written by: Curry Barker Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter *Clip and image from OBSESSION courtesy of Focus Features. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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425 — Mortal Kombat II
05/13/2026
425 — Mortal Kombat II
When the trailer hit last fall, it was so wildly popular that they moved the whole movie release to the summertime. Now, this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are finally sitting down to talk MORTAL KOMBAT II. 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: The fan favorite champions - now joined by Johnny Cage himself - are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Directed by: Simon McQuoid Written by: Jeremy Slater, based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias Starring: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Martyn Ford, Tati Gabrielle, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin *Image courtesy of Warner Bros. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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424 — The Devil Wears Prada 2
05/13/2026
424 — The Devil Wears Prada 2
Gird your loins! Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. 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: Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. Directed by: David Frankel Written by: Aline Brosh McKenna and Lauren Weisberger Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, B.J. Novack, Simone Ashley *Image courtesy of Twentieth Century Studios @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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423 — Michael
05/13/2026
423 — Michael
In this episode, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MICHAEL. 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: The early life of musician Michael Jackson, from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the artist whose creative ambition fueled a pursuit to beomce the biggest entertainer in the world. Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Written by: John Logan Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, Miles Teller *Image credit: Universal Pictures @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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422 — TV Updates Spring 2026
04/16/2026
422 — TV Updates Spring 2026
It's springtime and Emmy season, and it's a great time for Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) to talk about all the TV they've been watching. This episode includes spoiler discussions for a wide range of shows including: Paradise (Hulu) A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO) The Testaments (Hulu) The Pitt (HBO Max) Daredevil (Disney+) DTF St. Louis (HBO) Hacks (HBO Max) The Boys (Prime Video) For All Mankind (AppleTV) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV) Keep the conversation going: @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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421 — The Drama
04/16/2026
421 — The Drama
This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk A24's new film, THE DRAMA. 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 happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Directed and written by: Kristoffer Borgli Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie *Image and clip from THE DRAMA courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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420 — Project Hail Mary
03/27/2026
420 — Project Hail Mary
This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) discuss the year's biggest film (so far!) when they sit down to talk PROJECT HAIL MARY. 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: Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. Directed by: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Written by: Drew Goddard, adapted from the novel by Andy Weir Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Ken Leung, Lionel Boyce *Clip from PROJECT HAIL MARY courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. *Photo credit: Jonathan Olley @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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419 — The 98th Academy Awards
03/16/2026
419 — The 98th Academy Awards
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 Actress - Amy Madigan, Weapons Original Screenplay - Ryan Coogler, Sinners Adapted Screenplay - Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another Animated Feature - KPop Demon Hunters Animated Short - The Girl Who Cried Pearls Documentary Feature - Mr. Nobody Against Putin Documentary Short - All the Empty Rooms Live Action Short - {TIE} The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva International Feature - Sentimental Value, Norway Casting - Cassandra Kulukundis, One Battle After Another Cinematography - Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners Costume Design - Kate Hawley, Frankenstein Film Editing - Andy Jurgensen, One Battle After Another Makeup and Hairstyling - Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, and Cliona Furey, Frankenstein Music (Original Score) - Ludwig Goransson, Sinners Music (Original Song) - "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters; Music and Lyric by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Teddy Park Production Design - Production Design: Tamara Deverell; Set Decoration: Shane Vieau, Frankenstein Sound - Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta, F1 Visual Effects - Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett, Avatar: Fire and Ash *Featured Image Credit: Paul Thomas Anderson, Sarah Murphy, Anthony Carlino, Will Weiske, Andy Jurgensen, Teyana Taylor, Michael Bauman, Cassandra Kulukundis, Regina Hall, Shayna McHale aka Junglepussy, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti and Benicio del Toro accept the Oscar® for Best Picture during the 98th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Trae Patton / The Academy. ©A.M.P.A.S. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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418 — The Bride! AND Final Oscar Predictions
03/10/2026
418 — The Bride! AND Final Oscar Predictions
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 The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined. Written and Directed by: Maggie Gyllenhaal Starring: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Penelope Cruz, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Magaro, Matthew Maher, Jeannie Berlin @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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417 — Scream 7
03/02/2026
417 — Scream 7
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 once and for all. Directed and written by: Kevin Williamson Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Tim Simons and Mark Consuelos *Clip from SCREAM 7 courtesy of Paramount Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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416 — How to Make a Killing
02/24/2026
416 — How to Make a Killing
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 Grace, Ed Harris @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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415 — Wuthering Heights (2026)
02/16/2026
415 — Wuthering Heights (2026)
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 Brontë Starring: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Allison Oliver, Shazad Latif, Martin Clunes, Ewan Mitchell, Owen Cooper, Charlotte Mellington *Clip from WUTHERING HEIGHTS courtesy of Warner Bros. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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414 — Top 10 Films of 2025
02/05/2026
414 — Top 10 Films of 2025
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 show!
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413 — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
02/01/2026
413 — 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
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 only threat to survival -- the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying. Directed by: Nia DaCosta Written by: Alex Garland Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Jack O'Connell, Chi Lewis-Parry, Erin Kellyman, Emma Laird @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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412 — Most Anticipated Films of 2026
01/15/2026
412 — Most Anticipated Films of 2026
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
01/06/2026
411 — The Beast in Me, Welcome to Derry, Pluribus, Stranger Things 5
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 desperate for purpose, Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes) becomes entangled with Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys) — a man once accused of murder. Obsession turns toxic. Danger creeps closer. IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO Max) Get ready to go back to where IT all began... 🎈 Pluribus (Apple TV)In a world overtaken by a mysterious wave of forced happiness, Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), one of the immune few, must uncover what's really going on - and save humanity from its artificial bliss. Stranger Things 5 (Netflix) At last...we can begin. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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410 — Marty Supreme
12/31/2025
410 — Marty Supreme
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, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher, Luke Manley, Koto Kawaguchi *Clip from MARTY SUPREME courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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