Dear Movies, I Love You
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...
Dolly Parton Appreciation Episode and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
On this week’s southern episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey worship the beloved Dolly Parton and discuss one of her great films, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (1982). Y’all come back now, ya hear?
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You Can See Everything (2026)
On this week’s fraudulent episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey dissect one of the biggest and weirdest hits of the year, YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING (2026). The hosts also have an intense conversation about promotional popcorn buckets and whether or not DIGGER (2026) needs to have its own cowboy boot-shaped bucket.
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The Stuff (1985)! Plus, Filmmaker Tom W. Meyers!
On this week’s gooey episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey cap off their month-long film series of “Hometown Horrors,” where they discuss horror movies set in Casey and Millie’s respective home states of Minnesota and Georgia. Today they are back in the South to examine the incredible Larry Cohen film, THE STUFF (1985). Plus, the hosts are joined by filmmaker and former roommate of Casey, Tom W. Meyers. He’s here to discuss his new film, THE TOAST (2026), starring Jon Lovitz, and his “area of expertise”: movies featuring Type 1 diabetes.
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Halloween Costumes and Bones and All (2022)
On this week’s cannibalistic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey continue their month-long film series of “Hometown Horrors,” where they discuss horror movies set in Casey and Millie’s respective home states of Minnesota and Georgia. Today they are headed back North to examine the Minnesota-set cannibal romance, BONES AND ALL (2022). Plus, the hosts once again look to the future with their segment ‘Top Four Tarot’ - tarot readings based on listener-submitted top four favorite movies.
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Georgia on Film and Herschell Gordon Lewis’ Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964)
On this week’s southern episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey continue their month-long film series of “Hometown Horrors,” where they discuss horror movies set in Casey and Millie’s respective home states of Minnesota and Georgia. Today they are heading south of the Mason–Dixon line to dissect the insane Georgia-set masterpiece TWO THOUSAND MANIACS! (1964). Plus, the hosts once again look to the future with their segment ‘Top Four Tarot’ - tarot readings based on listener-submitted top four favorite movies.
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Minneapolis in Movies and Dario Argento’s Trauma (1993)! Plus, Mary Houlihan!
On this week’s traumatic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey start their month-long film series of “Hometown Horrors,” where they discuss horror movies set in Casey and Millie’s respective home states of Minnesota and Georgia. They kick things off with an underseen and truly bonkers Dario Argento film, TRAUMA (1993), filmed entirely in Minneapolis. Plus, they are joined by the wonderful comedian Mary Houlihan to discuss her “Area of Expertise”, the early-aughts indie darling THE STATION AGENT (2003).
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Resident Evil (2026)
On this week’s zombified episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the brand-new film from acclaimed horror director Zach Cregger, RESIDENT EVIL (2026). The hosts also discuss their zombie apocalypse strategies as well as Millie’s recent encounter with a haunted house.
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The Killing (1956)
On this week’s criminal episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss one of the earliest entries in Stanley Kubrick’s filmography, THE KILLING (1956). Plus, another scintillating round of Top Four Tarot, where Millie and Casey give tarot readings based on listener-submitted favorite movies.
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Fall Vibes and Practical Magic (1998)! Plus, Dana Snyder!
On this week’s autumnal episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the cottagecore classic, PRACTICAL MAGIC (1998). Plus, they are joined by the incredible voice actor Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies) to discuss his “area of expertise” - The Pink Panther. They cover everything from the Saturday morning cartoon to that delicious-looking pink insulation!
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TikTok Movies and Dinner in America (2020)
On this week’s viral episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey break down one of the biggest movies to find success through TikTok, DINNER IN AMERICA (2020). Plus, they finally begin a much-anticipated segment - Top Four Tarot. Listeners have submitted their Top Four movies, and Casey and Millie will use these films to divine potential future outcomes for the lucky participants.
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Angus (1995) with Actor Charlie Talbert
On this week’s nostalgic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the nineties classic, ANGUS (1995). And in a shocking twist, they are joined by the star of the film, Angus himself, Charlie Talbert. Charlie explains what it was like working with the likes of Kathy Bates and George C. Scott, how he was discovered at a Wendy’s, and how he and his co-star Chris Owens became real-life best friends.
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Armageddon (1998) and Summer Blockbusters! Plus, Scotty Landes!
On this week’s apocalyptic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the gargantuan blockbuster, ARMAGEDDON (1998). Plus, they are joined by screenwriter and co-host of the Bananas podcast, Scotty Landes! He discusses his “area of expertise” - actors playing sports terribly - as well as his hit film MA (2019).
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Mailbag! August 2026!
On this week’s epistolary episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey open up the mailbag and answer some scorching listener questions. Some of the thrilling topics that they cover include secretly using an ex-boyfriend’s Criterion Channel login, irritation at the pre-show commercials at the movies, and a crazy movie theater story about an old man being thrown off a balcony.
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50th Anniversary of Mikey and Nicky (1976)! Plus, Set Decorator Kelsi Ephraim!
On this week’s irritating episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss a movie with possibly the most annoying characters ever committed to film - MIKEY AND NICKY (1976). Plus, they are joined by set decorator Kelsi Ephraim (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Sorry to Bother You) to discuss her work and her “Area of Expertise” - hiding "Easter Eggs" in her set design!
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The Odyssey (2026)
On 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.
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Casey’s High School Reunion & Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
On 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.
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Desperate Living (1977)! Plus, Lloyd Kaufman!
On 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.
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Creepypasta & Backrooms (2026)
On 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.
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“Junasty” Week 4: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981)
On 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.
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“Junasty” Week 3: The Evil Dead (1981)! Plus, Carrie Courogen!
On 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."
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“Junasty” Week 2: The Beyond (1981)
On 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.
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Junasty Begins with Blood Feast (1963)
On 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.
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Podcast Horror and Undertone (2025)
On 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.
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Office Culture and Office Killer (1997)
On 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.”
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Tank Girl (1995)! Plus, Kara Klenk!
On this week’s post-apocalyptic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey are revisiting the classic nineties sci-fi romp TANK GIRL (1995). Plus, the amazing comedian Kara Klenk (That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast) joins the hosts for the segment “My Area of Expertise” to talk about “Later in life romances,” e.g. SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE, IT'S COMPLICATED.
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Movie Date Stories!
On this week’s romantic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey are doing things a little differently. This episode is entirely composed of listener stories about movie dates; some are romantic, some are inspiring, some are nauseating, and most are just ridiculous. Enjoy Casey and Millie’s reactions to this entertaining crop of tales from the cinema. And thank you to everyone who submitted their story!
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Stoner Movies, Pineapple Express (2008), and Concession Candy Rating
On this week’s totally baked episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey are celebrating 4/20 by watching the stoner classic PINEAPPLE EXPRESS (2008). They also have a passionate conversation about every single type of concession candy known to man.
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Space Jam (1996)! Plus, Rachel Olson!
On this week’s cartoonish episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, in honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, Millie and Casey dissect the incredible and outrageous SPACE JAM (1996). They also chat with director Rachel Olson in the segment ‘My Area of Expertise’ where she discusses “Improvised comedy lines that made the final cut.”
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The Work of Bradley Cooper and Is This Thing On? (2025)
On this week’s comedic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey finally tackle the latest film, IS THIS THING ON? (2025), from the “maestro” himself, Bradley Cooper. They also do a deep examination of his oeuvre and what sets him apart from other filmmakers. Plus, the hosts answer more emails in their segment - Gripe, Gropes (consensual), and ‘Grets.
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Baseball and The Bad News Bears (1976)! Plus, Jenny Zigrino!
On this week’s patriotic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey talk baseball and the 1976 classic THE BAD NEWS BEARS. Plus, the hilarious Jenny Zigrino joins our hosts to talk about her movie “Area of Expertise” - 18th-century costumes! Some titles that are covered - AMADEUS (1984), MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006), DANGEROUS LIAISONS (1988), and 1776 (1972).
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“Wuthering Heights” (2026)
On this week’s salacious episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey finally get a chance to chat about the controversial new Margot Robbie/ Jacob Elordi romance, “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” (2026).
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The Oscars! Plus, Paul Rust!
On this week’s award-winning episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey chat about all things Oscars - predictions, snubs, bizarre nominations, and more! Plus, the wonderful Paul Rust joins the show to talk about his “Area of Expertise” - John Hughes movies!
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AI and Her (2013)
On this week’s artificial episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie is introduced to the AI version of Casey, which she prefers over the real Casey. Afterwards, the real Casey and Millie discuss the work of Spike Jonze, AI’s place in human romance, and the masterpiece, HER (2013).
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John Carpenter and The Thing (1982)! Plus, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner!
On this week’s cold episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the films of John Carpenter and his masterpiece, THE THING (1982). Plus, the wonderful Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins the hosts for “My Area of Expertise” to discuss movies that include “Women driven to madness by an unkind or apathetic society.”
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Sorry to Bother You (2018)
On this week’s apologetic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, in honor of Black History Month, Millie and Casey discuss the recent classic, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (2018). Plus, the hosts comb through some wonderful email questions, including, “What is your perspective on finishing a movie even if you're not feeling it?”
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Burt Reynolds, The Super Bowl, and The Longest Yard (1974)
On this week’s manly episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, in honor of the Super Bowl, Millie and Casey discuss the pigskin classic, THE LONGEST YARD (1974). Millie gives an impassioned declaration of love for the great Burt Reynolds. Plus, the hosts answer a slew of voicemail questions.
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No Other Choice (2025)! Plus, Micro Budget Writer/ Director Morgan Evans
On this week’s killer episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the brand new Park Chan-wook movie, NO OTHER CHOICE (2025). Plus, they’re joined by Morgan Evans, the fantastic writer/ director of the new mockumentary, MICRO BUDGET. He's on the show to talk about his “area of expertise,” Linda Fiorentino and THE LAST SEDUCTION (1994).
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Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2004)
On this week’s interdimensional episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey go back in time to talk about the cult classic, DONNIE DARKO: DIRECTOR'S CUT (2004). Plus, another installment of ‘Gripes, Gropes, and ‘Grets’ which includes a certified grope (with permission) of the actor John Carroll Lynch.
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Referential Films & How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)! Plus, Screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin!
On this week’s steamy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey try to get their proverbial groove back by discussing the 1998 classic, How Stella Got Her Groove Back. They also dissect the concept of “referential films” (ie, movies whose titles become a shorthand for a concept). Plus, the screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin (Cobweb, Texas Chainsaw Massacre) joins the show to talk about his “Area of Expertise” - Fake movies in movies.
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Bleak Week 2026: Come and See (1985)
On this week’s depressing episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey celebrate “Bleak Week” by watching one of the darkest war movies of all time, COME AND SEE (1985). To add to the fun, Millie constructs a game similar to Mad Libs called “Sad Libs,” where she and Casey try to assemble the trailer for the saddest movie of all time.
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