No new podcasts to listen to? We can fix that.... This week, Maria & Julia sit down with pal of the pod Kwame Appiah-Kubi to discuss Louis Sachar's classic book to film adaptation of Holes (2003)! We talk generational trauma, onions, and th...

woof woof! This week, Maria & Julia sit down with film aficionado Alex Lane to chat about the 1961 classic animated film One Hundred & One Dalmatians! We discuss driving anxieties, the fascinating technological developments behind the f...

Hi! Sorry it's been so long! It's just Maria and Julia this week, so we sit down to discuss a formative fave of Julia's - Mary-Kate & Ashley masterpiece, Switching Goals (1999)! We talk through through the famous twins' "acting" tr...

It's a family affair today as Maria's youngest sister, artist Artemis Sartzetaki joins us to discuss the OG film adaptation of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). We cover all the unfortunate and less unfor...

Listen up, peasants! This week, longtime listener Adam Chong joins us for a medieval joust as we discuss A Knight's Tale  (2001).  We cover all the hot topics including: Heath Ledger's absolute stardom, Greek words li...

This week, Maria's pal Devin O'Brien joins us as "adventurers" in ancient Egypt! We discuss all things The Mummy (1999): the incredibly hot cast, Rachel Weisz's eyebrows, the eroticism of sand, and locusts on set. enjoy,...

This week, Jess Crupi joins us for a wild ride through the galaxy as we discuss Spaceballs (1987)! We chat about forcing your Nonna to act in your films, the SCTV legacy, and learning as an adult that Dr Evil was *also* played by Mike ...

All aboard the Queen Elizabeth II -  get ready to fall in love! And then divorce! And then keep your twin daughters apart for 11 years!Is that not your idea of a good time? Too bad! This week, producer Bronte Jovevski (@crowdedhous...

ah, the two genders - classical and hiphop! join us for today's exploration of dance, music, and romance as Maria's sister Anastasia joins us once again to discuss Step Up (2006). We cover everything from white privilege to skinny scar...

Put on your best floor-length khaki skirt and turn up the Clair de Lune - it's Twilight time on Matinée! This week, Julia's dear friend Miranda Day joins us to discuss the polarizing vampire romance flick Twilight (2008). We dig i...

Opa!! Returning favourite Selby Nixon (@selbeast) joins us to discuss a shared favourite film - My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Grab some ouzo and join us for a lively dissection of Greek/Canadian Culture -   we'll learn some Gre...

This week, rising social media sensation Schaé Dunston joins Maria & Julia to discuss the 90s childhood classic My Girl (1991).  We discuss the weird oversexualization of the film's lone kiss, how the film would change if Mega...

It's just Maria and Jungle Julia this week, so we sit down to discuss an old fave of Maria's - Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof (2007). We talk through the film's GRINDHOUSE release as a double feature with Planet Terror,  ...

CROSSOVER TIME! This week we're joined by Miranda Hassell, host of The Big D podcast, to delve into all things DIVORCE. We cover many sub-genres of divorce films in Hollywood, from Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979) to It's Complica...

We back, baby, and we're throwing ourselves straight into the game. this week, chef Joseph Nguyen joins us to discuss Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). We discuss the films cringe to laugh ratio (take a guess), Asian "representa...

holy moly, can you believe we've done 50 episodes? To celebrate, we've got our first returning guest - law student Erin Masters -  and a slight break from our usual format. This week, we're discussing Karen Kusama's horror-comedy <...

it's a family affair this week, as Julia's mom - former radio producer and current visual researcher -  Kathie McKenna joins us to discuss the James L. Brooks classic Broadcast News (1987). We discuss the value of a quick but powe...

Matinée means family. Matinée means seatbelts.  And Tuesday means a new episode!This week, Jane Campbell joins us as we dive headfirst into the satirical girl group comedy Josie and the Pussycats (2001). We debate the vali...

Game over, man! This week, we're joined by art department veteran Sasha Kosovic to discuss the film that's been stuck in his brain for 30 years: James Cameron's Aliens (1986). Sasha recalls being completely mesmerized by t...

Practice your best Minnesota accent with us this week, as Jen Lo joins us to discuss the cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).  We dig in to the near-perfect small town specificity, all-star cast, and deep cringe of this incredi...

"This one time, at band camp, I listened to the best podcast ever!"It's just Maria & Julia today as we sit down to discuss the cultural touchstone American Pie (1999). We laugh and cringe our way through the recap, discuss ...

Before you hit play, PROMISE you won't fall in love with us!!Once that's out of the way, dig in to today's episode with the creative, funny and talented Christina Dao (@good.opinion). We chat all about the 2002 Nicholas Sparks romance <...

Have you photosynthesized your breakfast today? Either way, join us for a dreamy discussion with cinematographer Mack Calliston to discuss Sofia Coppola's debut feature, The Virgin Suicides (1999). Mack tells us how the film ha...

ELLO, LISTNAHS! This week, we're joined by VFX & animation producer Lisa Brodie to break down the Guy Ritchie diamond heist extravaganza Snatch (2000).Lisa tells us about her EXTREMELY memorable first viewing of the film (h...

NEUVO EPISODIO! This week, we're joined by Cold Stone Shots co-host & wrestling aficionado, Campbell Falconer, to dissect the 2006 film Nacho Libre.  We debate Jack Black's hotness, cringe at the cultural appropriatio...