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Dear Movies, I Love You
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Movies aren't just something we watch—they're something we fall for. Dear Movies, I Love You is a podcast that treats cinema like that high school crush you never got over. Join hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O'Brien as they embrace the joy of movie culture. They discuss the kind of history, nuance and criticism that serious film fans crave. Come for the fresh, unpretentious takes on your favorite blockbusters and stay for the art-house deep cuts that you maybe haven’t heard of (and certainly can’t pronounce).
Follow Dear Movies, I Love You on Instagram @dearmoviesiloveyou.
Dear Movies, I Love You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
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The Odyssey (2026)
6d ago01:17:28Summary readyOn this week’s epic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey tackle the biggest movie of the summer, THE ODYSSEY (2026). Plus, they discuss the work of Christopher Nolan, Christopher Nolan fans, and Casey getting hit in the head with an old woman’s walker during his screening of the film. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryCasey’s High School Reunion & Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
2w ago01:38:54Summary readyOn this week’s nostalgic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the masterpiece, ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION (1997). Plus, Casey goes into great detail about his recent experience at his own 20th high school reunion. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryDesperate Living (1977)! Plus, Lloyd Kaufman!
3w ago01:47:35Summary readyOn this week’s trashy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey celebrate the Criterion release of one of John Waters’ undersung masterpieces, DESPERATE LIVING (1977). Plus, Millie and Casey have the honor of speaking with Troma Entertainment co-founder and president Lloyd Kaufman about DIY filmmaking, eating leftovers from MY DINNER WITH ANDRE (1981), and what movies he’s watching now. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryCreepypasta & Backrooms (2026)
4w ago01:37:28Summary readyOn this week’s liminal episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the breakout film of the summer, BACKROOMS (2026). Plus, our hosts dissect the Creepypasta internet phenomenon and the future of the film industry. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary“Junasty” Week 4: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981)
Jun 2301:55:57Summary readyOn this week’s oedipal episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey ring in the final week of “Junasty,” an entire month dedicated to the Video Nasties, by discussing the cuckoo, BUTCHER, BAKER, NIGHTMARE MAKER (1981). Plus, our hosts answer some emails in another installment of ‘Gripes, Gropes, and ‘Grets,’ including a question about how to best get into arthouse movies. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary“Junasty” Week 3: The Evil Dead (1981)! Plus, Carrie Courogen!
Jun 1601:53:35Summary readyOn this week’s demonic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey celebrate week number three of “Junasty,” an entire month dedicated to the Video Nasties, by discussing one of the most famous Video Nasties, THE EVIL DEAD (1981). Plus, the writer Carrie Courogen (author of ‘Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius’) joins our hosts for another installment of “My Area of Expertise” to discuss the microgenre, “I'm always mad at my one sister." Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary“Junasty” Week 2: The Beyond (1981)
Jun 901:54:45Summary readyOn this week’s haunted episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey celebrate week number two of “Junasty,” an entire month dedicated to the Video Nasties, by going deep on the truly gross Lucio Fulci film THE BEYOND (1981). Plus, the hosts present another installment of “Film Etiquette” where they discuss the proper behavior during the previews at the movie theater. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryJunasty Begins with Blood Feast (1963)
Jun 201:38:45Summary readyOn this week’s oopie goopie episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey kick off their inaugural “Junasty,” an entire month dedicated to the Video Nasties, by discussing the groundbreaking film BLOOD FEAST (1963). Plus, they explore the history and impact of the Video Nasties, the infamous list of UK’s banned VHS films beginning in the 1980’s. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryPodcast Horror and Undertone (2025)
May 1901:40:29Summary readyOn this week’s auditory episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the latest entry into the “podcast horror” genre, 2025’s UNDERTONE. Plus, our hosts answer some emails in another installment of “Gripes, Gropes, and ‘Grets,” including a question about their favorite bands they’ve discovered through the movies. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryOffice Culture and Office Killer (1997)
May 1201:44:27Summary readyOn this week’s administrative episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey tackle the underseen classic and Cindy Sherman’s only cinematic output, OFFICE KILLER (1997). Plus, the hosts return to the cubicle for the very heated “Office Movie Quiz.” Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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