What If I Don’t Like It? with Kt Baldassaro

Join filmmaker and film critic Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) as she welcomes guest Crystal Justine (@HeyCrystalJ)—creator of TheCinemaNook.com—for a deep dive into Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice (2005). From manic pixie dream girls and horror community drama to ADHD writing chaos and the enduring power of practical effects, this episode is a warm, chaotic, and cinematic deep cut.

In this episode, we explore:• Why the Pride &...

Paprika (2006) Is Better Than Inception?
Talking Satoshi Kon, Dreams, and Fandoms with Aaron Wood

This week, we’re diving into a movie I love with someone I think you’re going to love too—illustrator, designer, and board game artist Aaron Wood.

We’re talking Paprika (2006), Satoshi Kon’s visually wild, brain-bending anime that’s basically Inception before Inception—but weirder, and honestly, better.

Aaron had never seen it before, ...

In this recut mini-episode from Season One, we revisit our conversation with guest Rocky Calsetta—but this time, we skip the setup and go straight to the post-watch reveal.

Rocky finally saw Raiders of the Lost Ark... and you might be surprised by his take.

We’re trimming down the two-part episodes from our early days and spotlighting the moments that matter most: how people feel after facing the films they’ve long avoided.

🎙 Hos...

🎙️ Birthday Special: Revisiting The Last Unicorn (1982) w/ Marta McFly | MovieRuntime Podcast✨ In this heartfelt birthday episode, host Kt (@MovieRuntime) is joined by film critic and nostalgia queen Marta McFly (@marta.mcfly) to take a wild, emotional, and insightful journey through the animated cult classic The Last Unicorn (1982).

We’re talking unicorn theology, feminist fantasy, lost innocence, harpy trauma, and why this film h...

🎉 APRIL FOOLS! Bet you weren’t expecting a new episode today, huh? But here we are—diving into one of the most unexpected Disney animation discussions ever!

🔥 A Goofy Movie (1995): Disney classic or overhyped nostalgia?
🚫 I don’t do Disney animation.
🚫 I don’t do musicals.
🚫 And I couldn’t even tell you who Goofy is.

But with the upcoming documentary Not Just a Goof (April 7th on Disney+) and the 30th anniversar...

🎬 What if you watched No Country for Old Men for the first time?
Writer & podcaster Harry Marks (@lobbyintros) takes on the Coen Brothers’ dark, eerie classic—will he love it or hate it? 😱

We break down the film’s chilling atmosphere, the cryptic ending, and Javier Bardem’s terrifying performance. Plus, Harry brings his storytelling expertise to the table in a way you won’t want to miss!

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🎙 What If I Don’t Like It? – MINI Episode: Bad Boys & Michael Bay

Is Michael Bay’s Bad Boys actually worth watching? Or is it just loud, over-the-top chaos? In this Mini Episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, host Kt Baldassaro and special guest, Arielle Faye-Foulds both experience this 90s action blockbuster for the first time—and they're not sure what to expect.

This was part of our Mikes You Might Not Like series—where we looke...

🚨 FIRST-TIME WATCH ALERT! 🚨

Matt Strackbein (@TheLetterhack) has NEVER seen The Cabin in the Woods… until now. 😱

In this episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, we take a deep dive into one of the most brilliant meta-horror films ever made.

🎬Expect:

🧠 A breakdown of how Cabin in the Woods deconstructs horror tropes

👀 Matt’s real-time reaction to watching it for the first time

🎙️ A deep discussion on what makes this movie so sp...

What If I Don’t Like It? - FIRST EVER Mini Episode! 🎉

Welcome to the very first Mini Episode of What If I Don’t Like It? with your host, Kt Baldassaro! 🎬🔥 These new bite-sized episodes will drop on the 1st of every month and serve as remixes of Season One’s best moments—perfect for anyone who might’ve missed them!

We’re also rolling out a fresh new format! Going forward, Part One of each new episode will be split into two shor...

In this time-traveling installment of What If I Don’t Like It?, Kt Baldassaro sits down with Lisa Ponce to unravel her love for the iconic Back to the Future franchise—well, most of it. While Lisa passionately celebrates the brilliance of parts 1 and 3, there’s a surprising twist: she’s never seen part 2!

Why the gap in her cinematic journey? What makes the first and third films so special to her? And does skipping the middle chapt...

This episode on What If I Don’t Like It? — we're diving into the world of Wicked, the hit musical based on The Wizard of Oz. But here's the twist: I know almost nothing about musicals, and I may not even like them all that much! 😬

Joining me is Kristina Oakes, a Wicked expert who's got the inside scoop on both the musical and the book. We’re going to see if her high expectations will turn me into a fan… or if I’ll be left in the...

For the thrilling conclusion to Season 1 of What If I Don’t Like It?, Kt Baldassaro is joined by the iconic Bonnie Burton—writer, journalist, and pop culture enthusiast known for her work in the worlds of geek culture, including Star Wars fandom and beyond. In this episode, Bonnie tackles Interview with the Vampire (1994), the film adaptation of Anne Rice’s beloved novel. Despite her status as an Anne Rice superfan, Bonnie has famo...

Join Kt Baldassaro and her sister, Kristin, in this nostalgic episode of What If I Don’t Like It? as they finally finish a film that’s haunted their childhood: From Dusk Till Dawn! Back in 1996, the sisters started watching this Tarantino classic together, only to be interrupted by their older brother who deemed it too salacious for young eyes. Now, nearly thirty years later, they dive back into the wild world of vampires and mayhe...

In this exciting new episode, Kt Baldassaro takes you on a whimsical journey as she finally dives into the beloved animated series *Over the Garden Wall*! 🌟 Ever wonder why some shows just slip under the radar? Kt shares her candid thoughts on why she never watched this iconic series until now, and what it was like to experience its magic for the first time. 

Join Kt for a refreshing hour of solo storytelling, where she reflects o...

In the latest episode of *What If I Don’t Like It?*, Forrest Miller, founder and head host of Movie Night Extravaganza, joins us to talk about *Point Break*—an action-packed classic he’s never seen! 🏄‍♂️💥 

While Forrest isn't the biggest fan of the action genre, we dive into what makes *Point Break* stand out, from the intense surfing sequences to the unforgettable moments that have made this movie iconic. Will he be swayed, or w...

In this episode of *What If I Don't Like It?*, I sit down with Brett Kelley—graphic designer, cinephile, and all-around fun guy—to dive deep into *There Will Be Blood*. Together, we dissect what makes this movie a gripping character study (spoiler: it's more than just milkshakes) and talk about why films set in historical contexts—and that are themselves “old”—can be tricky to pin down with meaning.

We’ll also get into Bret...

🎙️ What If I Don’t Like It? with Kt Baldassaro is back with a thrilling new episode that dives deep into the spine-chilling world of horror! Join Kt and special guest Alexis Gentry, the creative force behind Trashwire.com, as they dissect the 2014 sensation, It Follows.

In this episode, Alexis and Kt explore the eerie and unsettling nature of the film, discussing how trauma can create an isolating fear that disrupts our ability ...

This episode we are joined again by a guest from one of our early episodes, Rocky Calsetta, from episode four: Raiders of the Lost Ark. He’s taking the challenge AGAIN this time with Midsommar since he really does not like Ari Aster, but has only seen one of his films ever! Find out which one and why he hated it as we explore this moody Horror/ Mystery from 2019.

Rocky’s “Letterboxd Top Four”

1. Young Frankenstein (1974)

2. Space...

This episode we have our first guest from the #Filmtok Community, Brandon White. For those unsure of what that means: I met Brandon through the film critic and reviewing community on TikTok under the hashtag #filmtok. When he first said that he had an aversion to the director, Brian Levant - I said “Who?” The director of The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, and The Christmas Story 2 - both sequels, AND the director of a film he had n...