You Need To See This!
Join hosts Bri Jones and Cozi Orlen every other week as they argue for one film you absolutely NEED to watch. They cover everything from lesser-known arthouse indies to “how did you miss this?!” blockbusters. Each episode, at least one of the hosts has seen and loved the film, and at least one has missed it. Then, with NO SPOILERS, they'll try and convince you to spend your time watching it. Pop your popcorn and grab a box of Buncha Crunch, because You Need To See This!
Some Like It Hot (1959)
A lot of black-and-white movies stand the test of time, and one of those is the 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot!
After witnessing a crime, two musicians make a run for it and dress up as women to join an all-women band heading to Florida. As they embrace their new disguises, chaos unfolds.
This week, Bri tries to convince Cozi to give this silly comedy full of great performances a chance. Take a listen to see if he'll consider giving it a watch.
Recommendations:
Bri – Always have a plan B
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Tár (2022) w/ Amy Spalding
This week, Bri and bestselling author Amy Spalding (On Her Terms, At Her Service) tell Cozi all about Todd Field's 2022 psychological drama Tár.
Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) is a powerful and renowned conductor who is at the top of her game, but scandals and secrets surface to reveal the dark side of power and prestige. Will Cozi give this haunting and ambiguous film a watch? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Amy – Rom-Com novels Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory and Cover Story by Rachel Lacey
Cozi – The novel Nothing to See He...
Petite Maman (2021)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about Céline Sciamma's incredibly sweet and incredibly French indie film Petite Maman (2021). Will she want to see it for its wonderful concept that Cozi avoids talking about? Has she already seen it since this recording? Who knows, who could even know
Recommendations:Bri – Get a personal pie and eat it!
Cozi – The film Universal Language (2024)
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Blue Valentine (2010) w/ Dom Johnson
Heartbreak is (not) awesome! This week, Bri and special guest Dom Johnson (sketch team Dreamboat, Country Brothers podcast) tell Cozi all about the 2010 romantic drama Blue Valentine.
Blue Valentine uses a non-linear structure to tell the story of Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams)'s blooming romance and troubled marriage over the years.
Will Cozi be interested in checking out this guaranteed cry of a movie? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Cozi – New Age Thief's album Stars Align
Bri – Sound of Metal (2019 film)
Dom – Your Name (2016 anime...
Total Recall (1990)
This week, Bri tells Cozi all about the 1990 action sci-fi film Total Recall.
After having dreams of Mars, Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) fulfills his curiosity to visit the red planet by going through a memory implantation procedure through the company Rekall.
However, the procedure doesn't go quite as planned, triggering a series of events that make Quaid question everything about his life and reality itself.
Will Cozi take a chance on this action-packed classic '90s Phillip K. Dick adaptation? Or would he rather not have this memory implanted?
Recommendations:
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The 2025 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (2025)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2025's Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts, aka the only category he cares about in any way! Will Bri want to check out this collection of mostly excellent animated films?
Recommendations:
BRI – Get yourself a little gift
COZI – Buy one totally weird thing for your apartment! Make your life weirder!
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Dead Alive (1992) w/ John-Michael Bond
There are plenty of zombie films, but none quite like Peter Jackson's 1992 horror comedy Dead Alive (Braindead). This week, Bri and guest John-Michael Bond (album/comedy special Cry Uncle) dive into all the gory story details to convince Cozi that this film is a bloody gem.
Will the amazing practical effects, great characters, and hilarious one-liners be enough to convince Cozi to give it a chance? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
JOHN-MICHAEL – Shuffle songs from Guided by Voices and Fucked Up, Pavlov yourself to chill the fuck out without your phone
CO...
Shiva Baby (2020)
On this week's episode, notably Jewish Cozi tells non-member-of-the-tribe Bri about the VERY Jewish and very tense 2020 comedy Shiva Baby!
Will Bri be scared away by the Chosen People's straaange wayyyyys, or will she eat the latke? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Bri – Leave your phone at home
Cozi – It’s raining, so get a nice weird unique umbrella and show it off!
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Jumanji (1995)
This week, Briana tries to convince Cozi to watch another classic: the 1995 fantasy adventure JUMANJI!
When two siblings find an old board game in their new house, they soon discover the jungle dangers it brings into the real world, but the only way to stop it is to finish the game.
Will Cozi be willing to check out this Robin Williams treat? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Bri – Donate money or time to help wildfire relief in Los Angeles! Info here: Instagram (Make sure to contact before donating, as some are no...
Fight Club (1999) w/ Alli Ramirez
The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. Cozi has done a great job following this rule, mostly because he still hasn't seen the film! How can he talk about Fight Club if he doesn't know what it is?
That's why Bri and comedian Alli Ramirez (Debate Club) team up to convince Cozi to watch the 1999 psychological thriller/drama Fight Club.
Listen now to find out if Cozi will take a chance on this David Fincher classic starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter.
Recommendations: <...
Saved! (2004)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2004’s satire of Christian high schools/coming-of-age/high school movie Saved! Is Bri ready to become a member of The Christian Jewels? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Bri — The album Letters to Self by Sprints
Cozi — Get a Peppermint Bark Dazzler from Haagen-Dazs!
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A Goofy Movie (1995) w/ Ryan Pigg
This week, guest Ryan Pigg (The Burbs, The Late Musical Show, Historical Roast, Fictional Roast, Scene Kids) teams up with Bri to convince Cozi to watch the 1995 animated musical A Goofy Movie.
Goofy's spontaneous father-son bonding cross-country road trip gets in the way of Max's big plan to impress Roxanne, the girl he has a crush on.
Will Cozi be jamming along to Powerline songs soon enough? Find out now!
Recommendations:
Bri — See the 2000 sequel An Extremely Goofy Movie
Ryan — See the 2022 film Hundreds of Beavers
Cozi — Go see...
Aliens (1986)
This week, Bri tries to convince Cozi to watch the 1986 sci-fi action film Aliens by James Cameron.
The franchise starts with the atmospheric and horror-leaning Alien, but the second film delivers an action-packed script with great stakes and memorable characters.
Cozi has seen Alien and Alien: Romulus, but will he give Aliens a chance? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Cozi - The 1994 Alien vs. Predator beat-'em-up arcade game by Capcom
Bri - Don't take a nap after 8 p.m.
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Censor (2021) w/ Stephen Stull
This week, Bri is joined by special guest and filmmaker/festival producer Stephen Stull (BizarroLand Film Festival) to convince Cozi to watch the 2021 psychological horror film Censor.
Film censor Enid is responsible for deciding what stays and what goes in the "video nasties" that cause large-scale moral panic in 1980s UK.
But after Enid subjects herself to watching the uncut horror in these films day after day, one film sticks with her unlike the others, and the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur to a point of true terror.
Will Cozi...
My Old Ass (2024)
On this week's episode, The Halloween Horrors continue with...the horrors of aaaaaaaaaaage!
Cozi tells Bri about 2024’s hilarious and emotional coming-of-age comedy My Old Ass! Will Bri be interested in this film that most of Cozi's friends didn't see but considered based on the trailer?
Also, a WE SAW IT: Cozi watched The People Under the Stairs (1991)! Listen for his thoughts on it!
Recommendations:
Bri – Drink a hoppy refresher!
Cozi – See a hoppy zombie! (the zombie kangaroo movie Rippy, or any of the other Australian horror films at Lumiere)!
Hocus Pocus (1993)
'Tis the season for Halloween and scary movies galore! This week, we're starting October off with a family-friendly classic that Cozi has somehow never seen...the 1993 fantasy comedy Hocus Pocus!
On Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts, Allison, Max, and his little sister Dani accidentally bring back three evil witches: The Saunderson Sisters.
These witches terrorized 17th-century Salem by stealing the souls of children in order to retain their youth and live forever.
The group spends Halloween night trying to stop the witches with the help of a talking black cat. Can Bri convince...
Moana (2016) w/ Amber Russo
This week, Bri and singer/songwriter/Twitch-streamer lullabist Amber Russo (@blinkinfirefly) will give plenty of reasons why Cozi needs to watch the 2016 fantasy adventure musical Moana!
When a curse reaches Moana's island, she follows her call to the ocean, setting sail to find the demigod Maui and return the heart of Te Fiti.
Can Moana restore balance to the world and save her home? Will Cozi be singing his heart out to "How Far I'll Go" by the end of this? We'll see!
Recommendations:
Amber – The games Ori and the Blind Fo...
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)
CHILD VAMPIRES RETURN—this time, en français! This week, to pre-game for Halloween season, Cozi tells Bri about 2023’s Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person!
Will Bri be charmed by the dark lures of this gothy French coming-of-age dark comedy that, in Cozi's opinion, gives much cleaner gothy-coming-of-age-feels than the Beetlejuice sequel? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Bri – Always wear a helmet!
Cozi – When making psychological changes isn’t working, try making concrete ones instead
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) w/ Amy Judd Lieberman
Nothing brings the worst out of people like greed, and no movie makes that clearer than the 1963 comedy It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
This week, Bri and special guest Amy Judd Lieberman tell Cozi to watch this epic story about a group of strangers who find out about buried loot and race to get there first. Will Cozi give this classic comedy a chance?
Recommendations:
Bri – Ask for help when you need it
Amy – The podcast 5-4
Cozi – The movie The King Tide (2024)
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Thelma & Louise (1991)
Let's take a road trip and never look back! This week, Bri tells Cozi all about the classic adventure drama Thelma & Louise (1991).
Two best friends plan a weekend trip to get out of town and break away from their routine. But the trip takes a drastic turn, and Thelma and Louise end up driving cross-country to escape the law. Listen to find out if Cozi will give this classic a chance!
Recommendations:
Cozi – Catch up on work from artists you used to love
Bri – See the Grand Canyon
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How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022) w/ Diana Wright and Annie Girard
This week, Bri and Cozi invite writing/directing/producing duo Diana Wright and Annie Girard (1 in the Chamber, Caveman Cove) to the podcast to talk about the 2022 action thriller How to Blow Up a Pipeline!
Bri and Diana team up to convince Cozi and Annie to watch this film about a group of young climate activists who come together to sabotage an oil pipeline in West Texas and send a huge message to the oil industry and to the world.
Will Cozi and Annie be on board for this engaging and fun thriller with an...
La La Land (2016)
Bri finally got around to watching the 2016 musical La La Land this week, and guess what? She loved it!
She loved it so much, in fact, that she tries to convince Cozi to watch this film about two people who fall in love with each other and with their dreams in the big smog bowl that is Los Angeles. Listen and find out if Cozi will take a chance on La La Land!
Recommendations:
Cozi – Keep trying, learn lessons, don’t give up
AND see shows Dom Johnson is in (bc Dom...
Mars Express (2023)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about the French sci-fi anime Mars Express (2023)! What are her thoughts on serious adult sci-fi anime? How does she feel about robots and mysteries?
Recommendations:
Bri – Finally get through a whole stick of chapstick!
Cozi – The music video for DYe’s “Fantasy”
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Quest for Camelot (1998) w/ Maggie Admire
This week, Bri and special guest Maggie Admire (Pack Theater house sketch team Yuppie) tell Cozi all about the 1998 animated fantasy musical Quest for Camelot!
The brave Kayley, who dreams of becoming a knight, embarks on a perilous quest alongside a handful of interesting characters to recover the stolen sword Excalibur and save Camelot from an evil knight.
Will Cozi be on board for this non-Disney late-'90s musical? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Maggie – Draw a bath and drink a kombucha
Bri – Visit the Nature Conservancy's Santa Clara Rive...
Riddle of Fire (2023)
This week, Cozi tries to use Words of Power to convince Bri and the audience to watch 2023's modern fairytale indie Riddle of Fire!
In this Wyoming-set film from Weston Razooli, the Three Immortal Reptiles (aka three little kids with paintball guns and dirtbikes) take on The Enchanted Blade Gang (aka five adults with a truck and real guns).
And past guest Whitney Allen returns for a We Saw It, because Cozi fiiiiiinally watched 2001’s Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring!
Recommendations:
Bri – The film Caveat (2020)
Cozi...
Abigail (2024) w/ Kandice Martellaro
On this week's episode, guest Kandice Martellaro (Hanging with Dr. Z, Stan Against Evil, Soft Skills) forms a heist-style squad with Cozi to tell Bri about 2024's kidnapped-child-vampire/mansion-trap horror-comedy Abigail!
Twists, turns, insider info (gasp!), and 7,000 GALLONS OF BLOOD! Do any of us survive the podcast?? Who knowwwwwws?
Recommendations:
Kandice – The horror movie X (2022)
Bri – The indie movie Chaperone (2024)
Cozi – The deeply Italian movie La Chimera (2023)
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The Evil Dead Trilogy (1981, 1987, 1992)
This week, Bri tells Cozi all about the amazing trilogy that is Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead 2 (1987), and Army of Darkness (1992).
From horror to horror-comedy to action-comedy with a tinge of horror, this series has a wonderful rollercoaster evolution that has garnered many fans over the years. Will Cozi be one of them? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Bri – Ash vs. Evil Dead (TV series on Starz)
Cozi – Drive-In (1976 film)
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Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) w/ Hunter Altman
Sometimes you recommend a threequel because it's just so good, and this week, Bri and special guest Hunter Altman (screenwriter, producer/host of Go Sketch Yourself) tell Cozi all about the 2011 horror/thriller Paranormal Activity 3!
There aren't many thirds in a series that are as good as the original, but Bri and Hunter believe that Paranormal Activity 3 lives up to the thrills and chills of the first one.
Find out if Cozi – who has never seen any of the Paranormals – will be convinced to give the franchise a chance!
Recommendations:
Cozi – Film: R...
Thumbsucker (2005)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2005’s angsty coming-of-age dramedy Thumbsucker! Will Bri finally beat her lifelong bad habit of not watching this movie?? Will she let Keanu be her guide??
Recommendations:
Bri – Resident Alien (Syfy)
Cozi – Maxwell Stern and Signals Midwest
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The Fog (1980) w/ Will McLaughlin
Watch out for the Fog! This week, Bri and special guest actor/improviser Will McLaughlin (Parks and Rec, Superstore, Wrecked, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) tell Cozi about the John Carpenter classic horror The Fog (1980).
Antonio Bay has a curse that comes to life during the town's centennial celebration when a dense fog rolls in and brings with it the horrors of the past.
Can Bri and Will convince Cozi to give this movie a watch? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Bri – Rewatch King of the Hill (FOX)
Cozi – Problemista (2024)
Will...
Jawbreaker (1999)
This week, Bri tells Cozi about the 1999 cult classic Jawbreaker. A group of popular high school girls prank their friend, but it all goes terribly wrong when she ends up dead.
Along with the guilt of killing their bestie, the girls must navigate the pressures of being on top of the food chain as popular girls in high school.
Will Cozi be into this candy-coated dark comedy? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Bri – VOTE!!
Cozi – Stopmotion (2024), kind of?
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) w/ Claire Lake
Join us this week as Bri and special guest Claire Lake tell Cozi about the 2020 drama Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
We dive into the captivating world of 1920s blues music, explore the film's rich characters, and try to convince Cozi why this is a must-see!
Recommendations:
Bri – Canadian punk band The OBGMS
Claire – Posh mud body scrub
Cozi – The Holdovers (2023)
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The Climb (2019)
This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2019’s hidden gem The Climb! This hilarious micro-budget dramedy full of incredible patient one-take sequences was buried due to the pandemic, but we're unearthing it now to get the love it deserves!
Recommendations:
Bri – A Charlie Kaufman and/or Spike Jonze movie marathon!
Cozi – Frances Ha (2012)
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Drop Dead Fred (1991) w/ Shannon Brown
This week, Cozi teams up with horror filmmaker Shannon Brown (Overnights, Demon Juice) to help Bri imagine 1991's incredibly touching/screwball cult comedy Drop Dead Fred! Will Bri reconnect with her own imaginary friend and have a fun movie night? Tune in and find out!
Recommendations:
Shannon – Plan a gathering!
Bri – Get a projector instead of a TV!
Cozi – The British sitcom The Young Ones
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10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
This week, Bri tells Cozi about the 2016 suspenseful thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane. In this film, Michelle finds herself trapped in an underground bunker with a mysterious man claiming the outside world is uninhabitable.
Bri does everything in her power to convince Cozi to bunker down and watch this movie. Will he do it? Better listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Cozi - Watch the Lisa Frankenstein trailer
Bri - Leave the World Behind (2023 - Netflix)
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Poltergeist (1982) w/ Nelinda Palomino
This week, Bri and special guest Nelinda Palomino (Historical Hookups) embark on a haunting journey into the 1982 iconic horror classic Poltergeist. Will their spirited discussion convince Cozi to brave this legendary and "cursed" '80s flick? Tune in to find out!
Recommendations:
Bri - The board game Medium
Nelinda: Take a walk outside! Go forest bathing!
Cozi: The board game Cantankerous Cats
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Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Happy Hanukkah! This week, Cozi tells Bri about the 1997 Roberto Benigni classic Life Is Beautiful!
The movie's first half is a physical-comedy rom-com, its second half is a stirring drama about trying to cope emotionally during the Holocaust, and together, they create a deeply touching piece of art. Listen to this episode to learn more!
Recommendations:
Bri – The productivity app Forest, and fact-check what you read!
Cozi – Don’t be antisemitic or really any kind of bigot, aaaand watch Jojo Rabbit (2019)!
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) w/ Josh Spence
In this episode, Bri and special guest Josh Spence (The Super Legit Podcast) team up to convince Cozi to dive into the iconic 1991 sci-fi action of Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
A young John Connor and the T-800 android warrior unite to fend off an advanced, shape-shifting Terminator. Will Josh and Bri's reasons be compelling enough to make Cozi join the ranks of T2 fans? Tune in to find out!
Recommendations:
Bri – Instant Pot
Josh – The Super Legit Podcast
Cozi – The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix)
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The Lost Boys (1987)
This week, Bri explores the '80s vampire allure of the 1987 Joel Schumacher film The Lost Boys.
In this cult classic, two brothers face off against stylish and sinister vampires in the coastal town of Santa Carla. Will Cozi be charmed by the cool vampire gang? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Cozi – Rufio's album Perhaps, I Suppose
Bri – Salsa & Beer (restaurant)
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The People Under the Stairs (1991) w/ Ryan Clark
This week, we're finishing off Halloween Month with Wes Craven's 1991 horror comedy The People Under the Stairs!
Bri and special guest Ryan Clark try to persuade Cozi to watch this bizarre film about a boy named Fool who uncovers a deep dark secret about the evil landlords running his neighborhood.
Ryan brings us his reasons AND some of his own sound effects...will they make Cozi want to check out this weird and fun '90s horror flick?
Recommendations:
Ryan – Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven (because of stairs)
Cozi – Be m...
