Time for Sony to atone for the Emoji Movie again - we have the delightful Netflix animated movie The Mitchells vs. the Machines! We talk about Sony's fall from grace and its subsequent renaissance, as well as Illumination's steady decline from day one; the madcap humor of Lord and Miller; and the interesting wrinkle added to the overplayed and underdeveloped "technology=bad" storyline. (Our thanks to Mad Jack from the Tennessee Pirate Festival - https://www.tmfaire.com/ - and check out our recommendation The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo on audibletrial.com/marriedtotheidea)

5.8 The Mitchells vs. the Machines

In the first episode of 2023, Aaron and Elizabeth take a look back at 2022 and the offerings, cinema-wise, that were presented.
Yes, they missed a lot.
Yes, they watched movies that were regrettable.
Yes, they feel bad about it.
Come take a listen and see which movies they missed, and which movies they skipped.

Season 7, Episode 1: 2022 Recap

7.1 2022 Recap

It's the month of love and we're celebrating with a look an underrated classic from 2006, Penelope!
This modern fairytale stars Christina Ricci and James McAvoy and it's enthralled both Aaron and Elizabeth.
Take a listen as they discuss why the movie is well done, that it explores some deeper themes and turns fairytales on their heads!

Season 7, Episode 2: Penelope

S7 E2 - Penelope

We entered March with a dream. A hope. To definitely rank the eight shows in the MCU's Phase 4 television lineup. And we knew we'd need some help. Two months later, we emerge with our friends Paige and Sam, to deliver the first of a three-part series dedicated to answering that question. First up in our bracket: The Falcon & The Winter Soldier VS Miss Marvel, and Hawkeye VS MoonKnight. If you'd like to follow along with your own bracket and see if you reach the same conclusions as the four of us do, check out our Facebook @marriedtotheideareviews to snag your own copy, and get a sneak peek at the next episode's matchups.

7.3 MCU Phase 4 TV Shows March Madness (Part One)

Recap and discussion of Part 1 of the RTD2 Specials, now available on iPlayer and Disney+

Tardis Tropes 60th Anniversary Specials: The Star Beast

Recap and discussion of Part 2 of the RTD 2 Doctor Who specials, now available on iPlayer or Disney+

Tardis Tropes 60th Anniversary Specials: Wild Blue Yonder

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5.8 The Mitchells vs. the Machines

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