Podcast Summary: My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Episode: 464 - Dear Movies, I Love You
Release Date: January 23, 2025

Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:01 - 02:15)

The episode opens with Georgia Hardstark greeting the listeners, followed by a brief introduction of the episode's sponsor. Shortly after, Casey O'Brien welcomes the primary guests: Millie de Chirico and Casey O'Brien. These two are introduced as a film programmer, historian, and a filmmaker who recently concluded their acclaimed four-year podcast run, I Saw What You Did. They announce their new venture, Dear Movies, I Love You, set to premiere on January 28th on the Exactly Right network.

Millie de Chirico (02:15): "It's called Dear Movies, I Love You. Please welcome Millie de Chirico and Casey O'Brien."

Podcast Concept and Vision (02:33 - 06:18)

Millie and Casey delve into the essence of their new podcast, emphasizing their deep affection for films. They describe Dear Movies, I Love You as a "sincere celebration of film and film culture," aiming to make their discussions accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience. Millie highlights their desire to balance highbrow and lowbrow content, ensuring the podcast remains inviting and fun.

Millie de Chirico (03:23): "This podcast wants to hold up all types of films and make them celebrate them equally and they're meaningful equally. It's more about how these movies make us feel rather than the intellectual value."

Casey draws parallels between their new podcast and My Favorite Murder, noting the importance of connecting with like-minded individuals who share a passionate interest, fostering meaningful conversations over shared interests.

Casey O'Brien (06:18): "It's finding your people too, who can talk about this one movie for hours, even if they don't like it with you."

Personal Relationships with Movies (06:18 - 09:11)

The conversation shifts to personal reflections on their emotional bonds with movies. Millie shares how films have been her refuge during challenging times, particularly highlighting their emotional significance beyond mere entertainment.

Millie de Chirico (05:27): "They are the one thing that has consistently stayed in my life that has been my refuge from all the bullshit."

Casey echoes this sentiment, appreciating the depth of connections forged through shared cinematic experiences, much like the community fostered by My Favorite Murder.

Recent Movie Experiences and Favorites (09:20 - 18:14)

Millie and Casey discuss the movies they've recently watched. Millie mentions Better Man, a Robbie Williams film featuring an animatronic monkey, expressing surprise at its quality despite unconventional expectations.

Millie de Chirico (09:29): "That movie, to me, was so much better than it had any right to be. I was actually really impressed that that happened."

Casey shares his emotional response to Truly Madly Deeply, praising its portrayal of grief and the authentic performance by Alan Rickman.

Casey O'Brien (11:56): "It was so beautiful and touching. I truly, madly, deeply loved it."

Millie adds depth to this discussion by reflecting on her emotional connections to movies, emphasizing their role as emotional anchors.

Navigating Movie Culture and Inclusivity (18:14 - 26:37)

The guests explore the idea of making cinematic discussions inclusive and approachable. Millie emphasizes the importance of mutual respect for differing tastes, advocating for celebrating diverse film preferences without judgment.

Millie de Chirico (07:41): "I would rather listen and be fascinated by your passion for something than just shitting on you for liking a movie I don't like."

Casey highlights strategies for easing into cinephilia, suggesting gateway films that can help newcomers appreciate more complex cinematic works.

Millie de Chirico (16:14): "These are like gateway directors that are like how you know, cinephile sort of found their way into movies..."

Favorite Movie Theater Moments and Experiences (26:37 - 40:56)

The discussion transitions to memorable movie theater experiences, with guests recounting both amusing and unsettling incidents. Millie shares a harrowing experience involving a firecracker thrown during a screening of Furiosa, highlighting challenges faced in crowded theaters.

Millie de Chirico (33:32): "Firecrackers during Furiosa... it was insane."

Casey narrates a frustrating encounter with an elderly couple occupying his reserved seats during a screening of The Big Short, underscoring the importance of seat reservations and theater etiquette.

Casey O'Brien (37:31): "I was like, please, move over one seat."

Millie also reminisces about navigating dark theater environments, sharing a personal story of accidentally running into a wall while searching for her seat.

Millie de Chirico (39:42): "I just ended up very slowly running into the wall. It was so embarrassing."

Video Store Memories and VHS Covers (40:56 - 49:56)

The conversation shifts to nostalgic memories of video stores and the evocative nature of VHS covers. Millie discusses her affinity for horror movie covers, reminiscing about titles like Happy Birthday to Me and Creepers, which left lasting impressions during her childhood.

Millie de Chirico (45:38): "Happy Birthday to Me... it was like a shish kebab skewer going through a guy's mouth into the back of his head."

Casey shares his adventurous venture into the X-rated section with his sister, highlighting the curiosity and discovery inherent in exploring diverse film genres.

Casey O'Brien (47:06): "We snuck into the X-rated... it blew my mind."

Dream Guests and Future Aspirations (49:56 - 51:17)

Millie and Casey express their aspirations for future podcast guests. Millie dreams of hosting Martin Scorsese, appreciating his profound love for cinema, while Casey mentions Keanu Reeves as a potential dream guest, celebrating his passion for movies.

Millie de Chirico (50:28): "If we had Martin Scorsese on our podcast... he would be a dream guest of mine."

Casey adds enthusiasm about potential collaborations, emphasizing the alignment of their podcast's vision with these cinematic legends.

Closing Remarks and Promotions (51:17 - 54:22)

In the concluding segment, Millie and Casey express their gratitude towards My Favorite Murder hosts for supporting their new venture. They encourage listeners to check out their podcast, leavened with personal anecdotes and appreciation for the support received.

Karen Kilgariff (53:34): "Congratulations. We love your show. We can't wait for everyone else to hear it."

The episode wraps up with promotional content, including credits and acknowledgments to the production team, ensuring listeners know where to follow and support their new podcast.

Casey O'Brien (53:27): "Dear Movies, I Love You launches on January 28 and new episodes will air every Tuesday."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Millie de Chirico (05:27): "They are the one thing that has consistently stayed in my life that has been my refuge from all the bullshit."

• Millie de Chirico (07:41): "I would rather listen and be fascinated by your passion for something than just shitting on you for liking a movie I don't like."

• Millie de Chirico (16:14): "These are like gateway directors that are like how you know, cinephile sort of found their way into movies..."

• Millie de Chirico (33:32): "Firecrackers during Furiosa... it was insane."

• Millie de Chirico (39:42): "I just ended up very slowly running into the wall. It was so embarrassing."

• Millie de Chirico (45:38): "Happy Birthday to Me... it was like a shish kebab skewer going through a guy's mouth into the back of his head."

• Casey O'Brien (37:31): "I was like, please, move over one seat."

• Millie de Chirico (50:28): "If we had Martin Scorsese on our podcast... he would be a dream guest of mine."

• Casey O'Brien (53:27): "Dear Movies, I Love You launches on January 28 and new episodes will air every Tuesday."

Conclusion

Episode 464 of My Favorite Murder serves as an engaging platform for introducing Millie de Chirico and Casey O'Brien's new podcast, Dear Movies, I Love You. The episode is rich with personal anecdotes, insightful discussions on the emotional connections to films, and nostalgic reflections on movie-watching rituals. By integrating heartfelt stories with promotional content, the hosts successfully bridge their true crime community with the broader cinematic interests of their guests, fostering a sense of shared passion and community.

Listeners are encouraged to explore Dear Movies, I Love You for a blend of film enthusiasm, sincere conversation, and an inclusive approach to movie culture.

Production Credits:

• Senior Producer: Alejandra Keck
• Managing Producer: Hannah Kyle Crichton
• Editor: Aristotle Acevedo
• Mixing: Liana Squalachi
• Researchers: Marin McLachen and Allie Elkin

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