Podcast
Cinema IRL
Hosted by Amber Noelle & Scott Gerhardt · EN
Movies give us countless scenarios and situations the characters have to navigate. Well, how would YOU handle these situations in you were in their place? Amber, Scott and the occasional guest tackle this very topic. We're not a review show, but there are enough opinions between us you'll get a little of that too. We mostly try to keep it lighthearted and funny. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes not so much, but it's usually entertaining nonetheless, or at least we hope
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E228 - One Hundred Nights of Hero - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 2600:25:37Tap to summarizeThis week, we're diving into the delightfully absurd yet terrifying world of *100 Nights of Hero*, where our protagonist Cherry finds herself in a literal "fuck or be fucked" situation. Neglected by her husband, she has 100 days to get pregnant or die, all while her spouse makes a shocking wager with a "dangerously seductive" visitor. Get ready to unpack a bizarre, patriarchal society where women face death for everything from not procreating to literacy, and survival means navigating truly impossible odds.
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E227 - The Running Man - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 2400:29:43Tap to summarizeForget your typical game shows, because this week we're strapping in for the ultimate deadly reality TV: "The Running Man". We follow Ben, a man so down on his luck he's trading survival for a paycheck, as he evades professional assassins and a bloodthirsty public. Join us as we unpack the chillingly prescient themes of deepfakes and media control, along with debates about selling out your principles to live another day. Plus, we dive into some wild predictions about future tech that make today's smart glasses look tame.
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E226 - Rental Family - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 2200:31:37Tap to summarizeEver felt the crushing weight of societal expectations or just longed for a little more family drama (the paid kind, of course)? This week, we're diving into Rental Family, a thought-provoking film where Brendan Fraser plays an American actor in Tokyo hired to fill all sorts of crucial (and sometimes cringe-worthy) roles in people's lives. Join us as we unpack the surprisingly human connections that form in these manufactured relationships, debate the ethics of hiring stand-ins for life's biggest moments, and discover which host is ready to audition for their own custom-made family.
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E225 - Eternity - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 1900:31:44Tap to summarizePack your bags for the afterlife, because this week we're talking about the film Eternity! In a cosmic convention center where souls have just seven days to pick their forever home from options like "Mall World" or "Pearly Gates Club Classic," Joan faces a truly impossible choice. She must decide between the first love who patiently waited 67 years for her return and the husband she spent 65 years lovingly bickering with. Join us as we unpack the eternal bureaucracy, question the appeal of endless winning, and debate if a "Doggy Eternity" is worth the perpetual poop patrol.
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E224 - Five Nights at Freddy's Two - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 1700:21:51Tap to summarizeAmber and Scott head back to the haunted pizzeria for *Five Nights at Freddy's 2*, comparing it to the "most effed up Chuck E. Cheese takeout experience ever." They dissect a sequel bursting with "Swiss cheese" plot holes, baffling character decisions, and an unexpected cameo that thrilled the audience. Join them as they unpack why this blockbuster is a fun ride for fans, even if it's far from an Oscar contender.
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E223 - Wicked for Good - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 1500:27:00Tap to summarizeWe truly didn't have "Wicked Witch X Scarecrow sex scene" on our 2025 bingo card, but Wicked for Good delivered anyway! Join us as we unpack the second installment, where Elphaba, now an exiled activist, fights to expose the Wizard's lies and free Oz's silenced animals. We dig into Glinda's complex role as an 'inside woman' navigating a corrupt system, the surprising origins of some classic Oz characters, and a shocking revelation about Elphaba's parentage. Expect discussions on political branding, the perils of power, and a love triangle so messy it might just turn someone into a sack of hay.
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E222 - Zootopia 2 - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 1300:21:08Tap to summarizeGet ready for a deep dive into *Zootopia 2*, where Judy Hopps and Nick Wild stumble into a twisty conspiracy involving a powerful, villainous family and a mission to clear the name of Zootopia's true visionary. We're talking everything from cleverly hidden adult jokes and questionable family loyalty to the hilarious challenges of an "opposites attract" partnership. * How the film might have been written solely around animal puns (and a "pina koala" joke). * The surprising subversion of animal stereotypes with the "good guy" snakes. * Spotting the barrage of adult-friendly inside jokes and pop culture references. * Unpacking the corrupt Lynxley family, who basically run Zootopia by buying off mayors and stealing patents.
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E221 - Nuremberg - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 500:22:12Tap to summarizeAll Rise! Cinema IRL is now in session. The honorable Amber and less-than-honorable Scott presiding. On today's docket: Nazis, after watching Nuremberg
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E220 - Vincent Must Die - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 300:14:39Tap to summarizeThis week, we're diving into the bizarre world of Vincent Must Die, a film where people inexplicably want to punch, stab, and slash our protagonist for no reason. Join us as we unpack the baffling phenomenon of targeted, out-of-the-blue violence and Vincent's increasingly desperate attempts to survive. We're talking about the practicality of nondescript clothing, the perils of romance when your date might try to kill you, and whether you'd believe someone if they told you *you* tried to kill them.
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E219 - Anniversary - What Would YOU Do?
Dec 100:28:53Tap to summarizeThis week, we're diving into Anniversary, a film that paints a chilling picture of a future America where a radical movement called "The Change" takes hold. Join us as we unpack how a seemingly well-adjusted family gets swept up in the chaos, testing loyalties and unravelling their lives. We’re talking government overreach, dangerous ideologies, and whether you’d sacrifice your family for your principles (spoiler: we have opinions).
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