We Just Wanna Talk Movies

We Just Wanna Talk Movies

Calling all movies fans! Looking for a fun place to talk film and TV? We Just Wanna Talk Movies is the place for exploring beloved classics, as well as delving into the latest in television and cinema. Unwind at the end of the week and hang out with your hosts, Emily and Kayla, as we chat all things film and television including reviews, retrospectives, favorites, and current events in the entertainment industry. Join us every other Friday if you are in the mood to chill out and talk movies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Black Phone 2 Review

October 31, 2025 • 45 mins
The Grabber has returned, and your hosts, Emily and Kayla, are here to give our thoughts on the anticipated horror sequel. With a leap in budget and gore as well as a fresh setting, there's lots to talk about in this sequel that has cemented a new icon into horror history.

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Slasher Movies

October 17, 2025 • 96 mins
Spooky season continues with a tour through slasher film history with your hosts, Emily and Kayla. From the early psychological and giallo roots in the sixties and seventies, the golden age of the eighties, and the postmodern era of today, we look at all of the major flicks that shaped the genre.

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Horror's "Before They Were Famous"

October 3, 2025 • 81 mins
Horror films hold the key to all of Hollywood's dirtiest secrets... Today, your hosts, Emily and Kayla, discuss the most famous, hilarious, embarrassing, and badass early roles in horror some of the biggest names in Hollywood had before they hit the big-times. Plus, we give a mini-review of the latest Stephen King big-screen adaptation, The Long Walk.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites

September 19, 2025 • 41 mins
For our first movie review of the new season, your hosts, Emily and Kayla, discuss the latest entry in the Conjuring universe. Can the grand finale of The Conjuring Last Rites live up to the previous entires? Will there be the nightmarish scares form part 2 and the epic romance from part 3? In today's episode, we give all our thoughts on the conclusion to the haunting story of the Warrens.

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Summer of 2025

September 5, 2025 • 65 mins
We've returned! After our long slumber, your hosts, Kayla and Emily, are back for another exciting and definitely chaotic season of movie and TV discussions. This week, we're starting off relaxed, discussing the movies we watched over the summer: the good, the bad, and the really bad, per usual.

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Ballerina (2025) Review

June 20, 2025 • 60 mins
On the season three finale, your hosts, Emily and Kayla, review our first summer blockbuster of the year: Ballerina, the latest entry in the John Wick franchise. Will it live up to the previous entries? Will it be as badass as Black Widow and Red Sparrow, with sequences as jaw-dropping as in Black Swan and Abigail? Let's find out!

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Queer Cinema

June 6, 2025 • 100 mins
Happy Pride, everyone! For this week's episode, your hosts, Emily and Kayla, will go over classic Queer representations in film and television, from 1931's Frankenstein, all the way to 2023's Red, White, and Royal Blue. Kick back this Friday and listen to two weirdos chat about our favorite LGBTQ+ films and shows and what has made them hold a special place in our movie-loving hearts.

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Interview With the Vampire Seasons 1&2

May 9, 2025 • 97 mins
On today's episode, your hosts Kayla and Emily (mostly Kayla) go through a deep-dive analysis of AMC's hit show, Interview With the Vampire. From the fabulous Lestat de Lioncourt, to the gremlin Armand, we cover the entire story so far of the most dramatic vampires to ever grace the small screen.

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Agatha All Along Review

April 25, 2025 • 70 mins
A Marvel show is actually... great? Amazing? Show-stopping? On this episode, your hosts, Emily and Kayla, give our thoughts on the deliciously villain-centric series, Agatha All Along. Does the horror/comedy/action all hit? Is Kathryn Hahn stunningly camp as always? Does the future of Marvel look a bit more interesting? Tune in for the full discussion!

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Cleaner (2025) Review

April 11, 2025 • 62 mins
On this installment of Did Anyone Other Than Us Watch This? your hosts, Kayla and Emily, give our thoughts on the latest Daisy Ridley action flick, Cleaner. Does Martin Campbell come through once again with heart-pounding action sequences? Do we get the Daisy Ridley and Clive Owen Ophelia reunion Emily has been waiting for? How much cleaning is actually involved? Find out as we dive into our full, unfiltered review.

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Heartstopper Review

March 28, 2025 • 68 mins
The time has finally come... your hosts Emily and Kayla spend an hour gushing about one of the best series' of all time. From perfect casting and representation of mental health struggles, to gorgeous friendships and truly heart-stopping romance, this is everything great about Heartstopper seasons 1, 2, and 3.

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Cats in Cinema

March 14, 2025 • 67 mins
Everyone has their favorite, beloved movie dog... but what about famous movie cats? How are they depicted differently than dogs? In comedies, in family films, in horror? In this week's episode, your crazy-cat-lady hosts, Kayla and Emily, take a deep dive with our favorite furry friends and the representation they have received in media throughout time.

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Top Ten Movies of 2024

February 28, 2025 • 79 mins
It's that time of year again! Your hosts Emily and Kayla give our oddball lists for our favorite movies from last year. From the critically-acclaimed, to Grindhouse-style horror, we can at least guarantee that you probably won't see any other lists quite like ours... for better or worse.

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Heart Eyes + Romantic Horror

February 14, 2025 • 56 mins
We're back with a third season of dysfunctional movie reviews and passionate film ramblings! In this season premiere, your hosts Kayla and Emily discuss the recent rom-com slasher Heart Eyes, as well as our favorite romantic couples in horror and how the horror genre has always been inexplicably tied to romance. What is a good Valentine's Day without a little blood and gore?

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Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

December 27, 2024 • 62 mins
On the season 2 finale of We Just Wanna Talk Movies, hosts Kayla and Emily go over all of the major film releases scheduled for 2025, from intriguing new horror and exciting retro action, to questionable upcoming comic book films and rumored legacy sequels. Join us one more time before 2024 comes to a close to go over the expected slate for next year!

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Gladiator II + Ancient World in Film

December 13, 2024 • 71 mins
With the newly released sequel to one of the most iconic films of all time, your hosts Kayla and Emily give our thoughts on the anxiously awaited Gladiator II. And Kayla isn't getting a college education for nothing, so we also dive into a discussion on the representation of ancient world in film, from Spartacus to The Hunger Games. How could you not be entertained?

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Book to Movie Adaptations

November 29, 2024 • 83 mins
On today's episode, your book/film geek hosts Emily and Kayla discuss one of our favorite topics: book-to-movie adaptations. We will go over all of our phases, from Roald Dahl and Harry Potter, to Twilight and Jane Austen, discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of film taking a swing at adapting best-selling literature.

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Movie Theaters + Physical Media

November 15, 2024 • 66 mins
On today's episode, your hosts Kayla and Emily dive into the much debated topic of movie theaters and physical media and how streaming has seemed to have dominated the film-viewing market. But do theaters have a chance at a major comeback as we continue to move forward from the lockdown era? Are there some movies that rely entirely on the theater experience? Join us for our discussion on the modern era of film and television!

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Quiz Time!

November 1, 2024 • 60 mins
It's time to test our fan knowledge! Your hosts Emily and Kayla quiz each other on our favorite fandoms: Star Wars and Stranger Things. Are we true fans? Or have we been imposters this whole time? Also, we give our long-awaited review on a recent horror smash-hit that rocked the country.

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Joker Review and Terrifier Discussion

October 18, 2024 • 55 mins

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The battle is on! Two clowns named Arthur are currently vying for the top spot at the box office (though a clear winner seems to have already snatched the crown). Today, your hosts Kayla and Emily give our review of the sequel to the critically acclaimed film Joker, as well as our thoughts on the previous Terrifier films as we gear up to head out and see Art's third run in the smash hit Terrifier 3. Which killer clown h...

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