Merry Christmas in June, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Molly (@rasberryrazz) for her pick in the Queer Romance miniseries: the 2015 film CAROL directed by Todd Haynes. The wistful, radical, and magnificent film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara has emerged as a Christmas classic, and a standout in an already illustrious director's work. Through its compelling performances, ethereal score, beautiful direction and writing, and surprising meme-readiness, Carol is one present you can unwrap any time of year!

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It Pod to Be You: Episode 84 - Carol

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're starting a new season of Cinema To The Letter! Yes, it's time to hit it as Thomas & Bryan kick off their new season on Saturday Night Live Vehicles with the first film ever based on an SNL sketch The Blues Brothers! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How have the comedic stylings of Dan Aykroyd & the late John Belushi aged in the half a century since their SNL debuts? How does the casual maximalist style of controversial director John Landis work for this madcap musical comedy adventure? Can Gen Z-ers ever possibly get on board with the styles of Jake and Elwood? Well, go on a true mission from God by pressing play on this episode to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

Cinema To The Letter: The Blues Brothers (1980) (C for Classic SNL Vehicle)

It's time for everyone's favorite show that isn't created in a cult bunker Cinema To The Letter! Our SNL Vehicle season continues with the I for Indie choice Brigsby Bear, featuring Kyle Mooney, Andy Samberg, Beck Bennett, and a plethora of other SNL talents in front of and behind the camera! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How does Brigsby Bear balance its dramedy tightrope far better than most others in the subgenre? Why is the meta-casting for Mark Hamill so genius? Did a smaller-scale indie film make us want a Coke more than product placement in a massive blockbuster? Well, connect your animatronic Brigsby head to Bluetooth and listen in to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! 

Cinema To The Letter: Brigsby Bear (2017) (I for Indie SNL Vehicle)

Even if we're only halfway through our SNL Vehicle season, it's time for Cinema To The Letter to go on vacation! For the N for New episode, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the Kristen Wiig broad comedy Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What makes Kristen Wiig stand out amongst other SNL veterans turned movie stars? Why can't we see more broad comedy films like Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar on a big screen? Can the seagulls hear our prayers? Well, hop on that banana boat and glide along the Floridian water with us as you listen to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U

Hear Thomas discuss Drop on the Films for Breakfast podcast: https://shorturl.at/BVIIJ

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Cinema To The Letter Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar (2021) (N for New SNL Vehicle)

Prepare for Cinema To The Letter to cast a spell on you! As our SNL Vehicle season reaches the E for Egregious episode, Thomas & Bryan are joined by comedian Sierra Layko to discuss the forgotten disaster Bewitched! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How can Will Ferrell be so miscast during the height of his star career? What did this film from the late great Nora Ephron lack from her much better romcoms? Why is this the only time we'll ever see Nicole Kidman wearing a bucket hat? Well, hop on your broomstick and fly off while you listen to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Cinema To The Letter Bewitched (2005) (E for Egregious SNL Vehicle)

If listening to podcasts is cool, then we're Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece slot for SNL Vehicle season, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Scott Johnson are here to discuss the ultimate kick-off for the infamous Adam Sandler, Billy Madison! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Did Adam Sandler help kill the studio comedy? What makes Billy Madison stand out amongst other comedies in the 30 years since it was released? Is it too damn hot for a penguin to be running around here? Well, put down that copy of The Puppy Who Lost His Way and listen to us to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://shorturl.at/ai77U

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Cinema To The Letter: Billy Madison (1995) (M for Masterpiece SNL Vehicle)

Are your paws up and ready for a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? To wrap up their SNL Vehicle Season, Thomas & Bryan dive into the world of dog shows, improvised comedy & mockumentary film with Best In Show! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Does the modern comedy world owe Christopher Guest everything? Who stands out amongst this incredible cast? Which of our two hosts actually has two left feet? Well, grab Busy Bee while you head out to the show floor & listen to find out!

Too Many Tapes' video essay The Complicated Cruelty of Christopher Guest: https://youtu.be/IRG2nNSGwWo?si=BE_C_XarkJUtaOld

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGn2M5u0KFu8mRJ5tjNj-lNwMLTy6XRE

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Cinema To The Letter: Best In Show (2000) (A for Atypical SNL Vehicle)

Siobhan and Marcelo welcome guest Zephyr to discuss and talk over Todd Haynes’ 1995 film Safe, starring Julianne Moore, for Pride Month!

TFS Commentaries: Safe with Zephyr

For this bonus episode, Thomas & Bryan announce their line up for Season 10: Animation!

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Cinema To The Letter: Season 10: Animation Lineup Announcement

Siobhan and Marcelo talk about the films produced by Darko Entertainment with guest Thomas and Torrey from [marco polo] An Adult Swim Podcast (Patreon.com/Cinema2Letter). The list of movies includes: World’s Greatest Dad, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Operation: Endgame, Hell Baby, Bad Words, and a few more. 

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Have a Nice Apocalypse 31 - The Films of Darko Entertainment

Cinema To The Letter: A Symphony of Sight and Sound... well mainly just sound. To kick off the animation season, Bryan, Thomas, and returning guest Jael Peralta discuss the Walt Disney anthology musical film Fantasia in the longest regular episode of the show yet! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How much of a diva is Mickey Mouse on set? Has our understanding of dinosaurs really changed that much in 85 years? Why do the thoughts of Jael Peralta not necessarily reflect the thoughts of Cinema To The Letter? Well, make sure you're listening to this episode in Fantasound so you can find out!

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Cinema To The Letter: Fantasia (1940) (C for Classic Animation)

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