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Sam Redd and her guest host Josh celebrate spooky season with a horror movie discussion. Both talk about how each of them got into horror (00:00). The duo goes in depth on their favorite movies in different subgenres: giallo movies (29:42), zombie movies (47:50), psychological horror (1:08:15), found footage (1:25:36), monster movies, and more (1:42:00).

Anne Hathaway is undeniably having quite the year, so Sam Redd and her guest host Tré are here to answer everything you need to know. Is Verity worth checking out (00:00)? What is Anne Hathaway’s best performance of 2026 (29:55)? Is Anne Hathaway the MVP of 2026 (57:55)? What are Anne Hathaway’s best movies ever (1:34:45)? What's the deal with the ending of Verity (1:46:03)?

Sam Redd and her guest host Reed discuss the evolution of DreamWorks in depth, starting with its rise (0:00). Next, the duo covers the late 2000s (28:10) and early 2010s (54:39) before getting into the modern era of DreamWorks (1:14:1200). They end with a non-spoiler chat about Forgotten Island (1:40:39).

Sam Redd and her guest host Andrew have an in-depth discussion on who the best composer is. The conversation starts with Hans Zimmer (00:00), Michael Giacchino (10:27), and John Williams (26:54). We talk about composers from rock bands and electronic groups like Danny Elfman, Nine Inch Nails & Daft Punk (36:12). We touch on Modern legends (55:08), female composers (1:14:32), old-school legends (1:24:16), and more (1:37:43).

Sam Redd and her guest host Jimmy start with a non-spoiler chat on Practical Magic 2 (00:00). They compare Practical Magic to the rest of Sandra Bullock’s filmography (18:58) and the rest of Nicole Kidman’s filmography (32:09). The duo discusses whether The Craft is the best witch movie (47:17). Afterwards, Sam and Jimmy talk about a ton of witchy movies and TV shows (58:22). They end this episode diving into spoilers on Practical Magic 2 (1:40:53).

Sam Redd and her guest host Sophia Schlaefer, do a fall & winter movie preview covering all the releases from September to December. Huge blockbusters are coming up, but also indie and international films that will be key players in this upcoming awards season. September starts the season with Practical Magic 2 (05:09), Resident Evil (11:08), and A24's Primetime (16:50). October is stacked with many anticipated releases: Terrifier 4 (22:41), Verity & Digger (26:52), Other Mommy (36:38), Social Reckoning (38:46), Fjord & Misty Green (47:30), Street Fighter (53:11), Netflix’s La Bola Negra (58:05), Sense & Sensibility (1:05:10), DC’s Clayface & Wildwood (1:09:02), and Mubi’s Fatherland (1:15:02). November has less going on but it's still packed with A24’s Club Kid (1:23:11), I Play Rocky & Paper Tiger (1:27:17), Hunger Games Prequel (1:33:58), Elsinore & Josephine (1:36:38), Tarantino & Fincher Collab (1:42:57). We quickly go over December releases such as The Debut & Behemoth (1:48:14) and Dunesday aka Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part 3 (1:51:56).

Sam Redd and her guest host Joyce Hills go through A24’s official bracket to decide their favorite. Round 1 takes a while as we dive deep into each category: deep horror (00:00), high anxiety (19:32), emotional drama (42:30), and big feelings (1:04:06). Round 2 to the finals takes less time (1:12:41). Next, the duo mentions notable bracket omissions from the 2010s (1:36:22) and 2020s (1:46:42) that could potentially dethrone the bracket winner…

Sam Redd and her guest host Sam Macias break down the biggest news of Disney's D23 Expo. They talk about X-Men casting choices and Marvel trailers (00:00). The duo discusses Disney animated and live-action films in the works (19:50). Lucasfilm properties such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones are mentioned (38:17). The duo shares thoughts on Pixar, 20th Century, and ABC projects (53:41). They get into Disney TV and Buena Vista sequels (1:12:33). This Redd Carpet Talk episode ends with the duo ranking the winners and losers of D23 (1:31:42).

Sam Redd and her guest host Josh go back & forth, sharing their picks for the top 5 films set in New York City. There are honorable mentions mentioned as well. Their top 5 conversation covers a lot like Woody Allen films (00:00), Paris Is Burning (07:01), Network (12:16), In the Heights (16:09), Spike Lee films (21:47), Anora (31:32), The Godfather films (39:45), Working Girl (45:44), and Martin Scorsese films (51:15). Their honorable mentions cover gritty stories (1:02:37) and rom-coms (1:20:09). They touch on movies set in Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island (1:36:09). Musicals, family friendly films, and animation also get addressed (1:44:44).

Sam Redd and her guest host, Matt Krugman, break down everything you need to know about Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Sam and Matt are here to answer questions about Spider-Man movies, comics, video games, and animation. First, they have a non-spoiler discussion before diving into spoilers. The non-spoiler discussion starts with Tom Holland as Peter Parker, Zendaya as MJ, and Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle (00:00). They move on to side characters, notable crew members, and rank Spider-Man: Brand New Day versus other Tom Holland solo Spider-Man movies (10:37).  Afterwards, Sam and Matt shift to a general spoiler discussion (20:22). The duo talk spoilers about supporting characters in depth: MJ (39:56), Sadie Sink (54:35), Ned (1:08:32), Frank Castle, and Bruce Banner (1:19:56). Next, they cover spoilers about the main villain of the movie (1:34:56) and miscellaneous cameos seen throughout (1:45:03). Sam and Matt mostly praise the world building in this movie (1:59:25) before wrapping up their spoiler discussion with lingering questions (2:18:50).

Sam Redd and her guest host Sam Macias break down the most notable news stories to come out of San Diego Comic Con in 2026. Marvel’s return to Hall H is the main headliner (02:11), but other companies like Apple TV (25:01), Amazon (27:28), DC (38:38), Paramount (56:11), and Sony (1:12:59) are also worth discussing. Other random pieces of news dropped (1:17:50). The duo predicts what Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Disney announcements might come out of D23 (1:30:31). They end by rating how all the companies did overall at San Diego Comic Con (1:42:14).

Sam Redd and her guest host Matt talk about the 2026 movie adaptation of Homer’s epic masterpiece The Odyssey. Before diving deep into the major characters, Sam & Matt bring attention to Nolan and Ludwig Göransson's creative input (00:00). The duo highlights all the major acting performances, starting with Matt Damon's take on the iconic protagonist Odysseus (15:05). They cover all the side characters in Ithaca, Troy, and beyond (28:24). Next up, the duo praises the cool visual effects & stunt sequences: the Cyclops, the Circe scene, and Trojan Horse flashbacks (49:55). Other retellings of the Illiad and the Odyssey are mentioned such as Aeneid, the Percy Jackson franchise, and the 2024 film The Return (1:03:08). They end their thorough character breakdown by questioning the purpose of Athena's character (1:18:34). Afterwards, the duo discusses whether this movie is Nolan’s best work ever or something else like Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy, Oppenheimer, or Interstellar (1:29:04 ). Sam & Matt end with predictions on The Odyssey's Oscar chances (1:46:32).

Sam Redd and her guest host James pose the question: What are the best and worst eras of Disney as a company? There are 11 eras discussed in total. Disney began with the Silent Era, which started with the company's founding in 1923 (01:47). The Pre-Golden Age introduced staple characters (04:57) followed by the Golden Age, which gave audiences the first animated feature-length films (08:12). Disney was significantly impacted by world events, resulting in the Wartime Era (13:22). The company luckily rebounded with the Silver Age (16:59). After Walt passed away, the company struggled during the Bronze Age (27:46) and declined further in the Dark Age (34:43). Disney bounced back with the notorious success seen in the Renaissance Era (47:51). Going into the new millenium, the company tried to reinvent itself with the Experimental Era which leads to mixed results (1:00:02). The Revival got Disney back on track again (1:20:04), until the COVID-19 pandemic derailed the company in the current era which has no officially agreed upon name yet (1:33:33).

This Redd Carpet Talk livestream, Sam Redd and Evasive celebrate Pride Month by discussing their favorite queer cinema.

In this Redd Carpet Talk livestream, Sam Redd & Joyce Hills discuss the 20 best movies of all time. Along the way, they touch on some of the best NY Movies (52:43). After a brief intermission (1:37:45), they continue to go through their choices (1:48:19). It takes a while to get to their top 5 favorites, but they eventually get there (2:05:15).