The Reel Roulette

Get ready to step up and save the last dance—because this week, we’re drafting the best (and worst-but-we-still-love-them) dance anthem movies of all time!

In a totally serious, not-at-all-chaotic cinematic showdown, we take turns picking our dream team of toe-tapping, body-rolling, pirouette-filled flicks. From iconic classics that made us believe in the power of dance (and tank tops), to understanding you never put Baby in the cor...

"Welcome back, you beautiful weirdos — it’s Season 3, somehow! We’re older, louder, and still dangerously under qualified to be speaking into microphones… but that’s never stopped us before.

We're kicking off this seasons with a great category, a mutual love of both Liz and Betsy, the one and only Adam Sandler!  Nothing says “serious cinema analysis” like grown adults emotionally spiraling over who gets Billy Madison while...

In this season finale, we’re hitting the streets of the Big Apple — popcorn in hand — to draft our all-time favorite New York movies. But don’t expect a lineup full of the usual suspects. Nope. We’ve got some surprising picks, some questionable choices, and a noticeable lack of “classics.” Will you be disappointed? Or are you not even surprised at this point?

From chaotic cab rides to niche indie gems that may or may not involve a b...

Order in the podcast! In this highly objectionable episode, we go head to head to draft the Best Courtroom Movies of all time. Join us as we pick one at a time, in a cinematic smackdown full of fiery cross-examinations, surprise witnesses, and maybe even a little legal grandstanding.

Will someone recklessly grab A Few Good Men in round one just for the speech? Will My Cousin Vinny be snatched before someone else can yell “biological...

This week, we crane-kicked our way into a no-holds-barred, headband-rockin’, nunchuck-flingin’ category: the Best Ninja and Karate Movies of all time.

Join us as we somersault straight into the dojo of cinematic glory to draft our ultimate martial arts movie dream teams. It’s a spinning-backfist of nostalgia, bad dubbing, and even worse acting—as we take turns picking from the most legendary (and gloriously low-budget) fight flicks ...

This week, we rolled a category where everything’s on the line—vaults, jewels, priceless art, and occasionally, someone’s wounded ego. That’s right: we’re diving headfirst into the slick, stylish, and frequently explosive world of heist movies.

Whether it’s a crew of well-dressed charmers pulling off the impossible, or a brooding criminal mastermind planning a score that’s “one last job” too many, we’re breaking down what makes thes...

In this episode, we’re turning the dial all the way up and spotlighting movies where music doesn’t just set the mood—it isthe mood. That’s right, we’re drafting our favorite Music-Centric Movies. From tearjerking biopics and drum-bashing dramas to straight-up rock ‘n’ roll mayhem, we’re diving into the cinematic mixtape where every note packs a punch and every beat has a backstory. Will your go-to music movie make the cut—or get th...

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This week we’re drafting America’s Sweetheart, The Queen of Quirky Charm, Miss Congeniality herself: Sandra Bullock. From driving a runaway bus to faking a green card marriage, Sandy’s cinematic resume is stacked. Join us as we go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred, ultra-competitive draft of her best films. Who will steal The Proposal? Who dares to touch Gravity? And which bold soul may p...

Alright, friends—hold onto your popcorn, because this week, we’re getting reel-real about the Oscars. You know how every year we sit down, watching those shiny gold statues get handed out, and we’re all just sitting there with our jaws on the floor, wondering, "How did THAT movie/actor/actress NOT get nominated?!" Or even worse—how did that NOT win?! What kind of Oscar magic are we missing here?

Well, surprise, surprise, t...

Lights, camera, queerness! In this week's episode we're drafting our favorite LGBTQAI+ films of all time. From cheeky rom-coms to heartbreaking stories and somethings in between. It’s not just about the steamy love scenes and sometimes dreadful dialog (although, let’s be honest, we do love those), it’s about visibility, representation, and telling stories that have been too long overlooked. Will there be more tears or che...

The roulette wheel has spoken, and fate has thrown us into the magical realm of Fantasy Movies! Now, it's time to duel—one of us is clearly more at home in this world of spells and epic quests, while the other might just be winging it like an underprepared sidekick. But don’t count anyone out just yet—this draft is going to be a battle of wits, strategy, and maybe a little bit of sheer luck. Will it be an underdog story or a p...

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Welcome back! We had a brief break, but we’re excited to get back to the wheel and our normal scheduled, gambling program. With a couple weeks off there was no punishment to discuss, so instead we talk all about our Oscar thoughts, highs and no’s. 

Then comes the spin and—Mamma Mia, here we go again! We’re diving headfirst into the legendary career of (the greatest actress of all time, jus...

After a brief break from last week, we're back and this week, we’re all about eye candy—no, not that kind (well, maybe a little). With visually stunning movies as our category, we’re drafting the films that dazzle, mesmerize, and make you want to pause just to soak it all in. From breathtaking cinematography to jaw-dropping effects, we’ve got a lineup of pure cinematic beauty. Who picked the most stunning selection? That’s for...

This week, we’re diving into the dramatic, the inspiring, and the probably exaggerated world of biopics! From tortured geniuses to rock ‘n’ roll legends, we’re drafting the best (and most Oscar-bait-y) true stories ever put on film. Who will assemble the ultimate lineup of larger-than-life icons? Who will get stuck with the "wait, that actually happened?" picks? And most importantly—who will you crown the winner? Cast you...

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Buckle up, because we’re hitting the open road! In this week’s episode, we’re drafting the ultimate road trip movies. Who's bringing the laughs, the drama, and the wildest detours? Will our picks make you roll down the window and crank the tunes, or leave you car sick? Tune in to find out! 

Before we check our blind spot, we much address the loser's punishment from last...

Buckle up, because this week we’re diving deep into the mind-bending world of psychological thrillers, where nothing is as it seems and everyone is a suspect. This episode is all about the movies that twist your brain into knots and leave you questioning what’s real, what’s imagined, and whether you can trust the person sitting next to you. Will your favorite make the twisty ride? 

But, before we dive in, we must address the loser f...

In this episode we dive into the cinematic world of bad guys—specifically, our favorite villains across all genres! From twisted masterminds to straight blood killers, we’ll debate who truly deserves the throne as the most memorable, complex, and terrifying villain of all time. 

But, before we dive in, we must address the loser from the SNL week. However, we landed in a tie, so we spent some time just jibber-jabbering abou...

Welcome back to season 2, folks! We’ve survived the holiday chaos and now we’re officially ready to dive back into the movie madness. First up in the new year: we’re kickin’ it with the funniestfolks around—movies starring SNL cast members! Let’s just say the fight for the number one spot was a mean (and slightly tearful) showdown, but the real question is: where did we go from there? Do your favorite funnymen and funnywomen make t...

The holiday season is here and one of our most favorite parts about it, is the movies! Come along as we draft our most cherished of holiday flicks. Cheers! 

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