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This time, it’s war! This week on We Interrupt This Movie, we’re heading back to LV-426 for James Cameron’s 1986 sci-fi action masterpiece, Aliens! In our very first James Cameron episode, we discuss how he took Ridley Scott’s atmospheric horror classic and transformed it into one of the greatest action sequels of all time. From Ripley’s unforgettable showdown with the Alien Queen to Hudson’s hilarious meltdowns, the Colonial Marines, and some truly groundbreaking practical effects, there’s plenty to sink our teeth into. So grab your pulse rifle, check your motion tracker, and remember: Game over, man! Game over! Hosted by: Tage Sickler and Steve Teasdale Theme song composed and performed by: S.T. Please rate and review wherever you listen, and send any questions, comments, or movie suggestions to [email protected].

This week on We Interrupt This Movie, the lads return to the rain-soaked, neon-drenched world of Blade Runner with Denis Villeneuve’s stunning 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049. Ryan Gosling stars as K, a blade runner whose latest assignment uncovers a long-buried secret that could change everything humans and replicants thought they knew about themselves—and eventually leads him to a very grumpy Harrison Ford hiding out in Las Vegas. We dig into Roger Deakins’ extraordinary cinematography, Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch’s thunderous score, the film’s themes of memory, identity and what it means to be human, and the nearly impossible task of following one of the most influential science-fiction films ever made. Hosted by Tage Sickler and Steve Teasdale. Theme song composed and performed by S.T. Please rate and review wherever you listen and send any questions, comments and movie suggestions to [email protected]

This week, the lads are turning back the clock — way back — as We Interrupt This Movie ventures into the 1930s for the first time with Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 classic, Modern Times. Join us as we discuss Chaplin’s final outing as the Little Tramp, the film’s incredible physical comedy, its satire of work and technology, and whether a movie made in 1936 can still make three guys with a podcast laugh in 2026 (spoiler - one of us enjoys this film much more than the other two). So tighten those bolts, keep up with the assembly line, and maybe don’t go roller skating blindfolded next to a three-story drop. Hosted by Tage Sickler, Derek Wehrman & Steve Teasdale Theme song and incidental music composed and performed by ST If you enjoy the show, please rate and review We Interrupt This Movie and help more movie lovers find us. Send any and all questions, comments and movie suggestions to [email protected]

On this episode of We Interrupt This Movie, we’re finally heading into the rain-soaked, neon-lit streets of 2019 Los Angeles to talk Ridley Scott’s science-fiction masterpiece, Blade Runner. Steve’s brother James joins us as we dig into Harrison Ford’s Deckard, Rutger Hauer’s unforgettable Roy Batty, Vangelis’ incredible score, the film’s astonishing production design and atmosphere, its complicated history of different cuts, and the questions about memory, identity, empathy, and humanity that have kept audiences debating the film for more than four decades. Join us as we ask the question at the heart of Blade Runner: what does it really mean to be human? Hosted by Tage Sickler, Derek Wehrman and Steve Teasdale Guest: James Teasdale Theme song and incidental music composed and performed by ST Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, and send your thoughts, questions, and movie suggestions to [email protected]

This week on We Interrupt This Movie, we’re setting sail through The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s massive, ambitious, and stunning new epic—and we’ve brought along a special guest: Connor, the Telemachus to Steve’s Odysseus and a fan of the show who joins us to break down the film. We get into Nolan’s vision, the incredible IMAX experience, the performances, the scale and spectacle, and why this might be one of the most impressive films we’ve seen in a long time. We also somehow managed to keep the runtime of this episode shorter than the movie itself—barely. Hosted by Tage Sickler & Steve Teasdale Guest: Connor Teasdale Theme song and incidental music by ST Please rate and review the show, and send us your thoughts at [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail This week, the lads dive into Obsession (2026), the unsettling psychological horror film from up-and-coming writer/director Curry Barker, who made the leap from YouTube comedy shorts to feature filmmaking with an impressively confident debut. We discuss the film’s unique premise, its mounting sense of dread, standout performances, memorable score, and whether its ending sticks the landing. Join us as we unpack one of the year’s most surprising horror films—and remember… if someone offers to grant your deepest wish, maybe read the terms and conditions first. Hosted by Tage Sickler and Steve Teasdale. Theme song and incidental music composed and performed by ST. Please rate and review our show wherever you listen. Please email us at [email protected] with your thoughts, questions, corrections, and movie recommendations. We’d love to hear from you!

This week on We Interrupt This Movie, the lads crack open one of the greatest adventure films ever made as we dive into Raiders of the Lost Ark— a movie that might just be our favorite Steven Spielberg film… and honestly, a damn near perfect movie. From Harrison Ford’s effortlessly iconic performance as Indiana Jones to the legendary action set pieces, John Williams’ unforgettable score, snakes (why did it have to be snakes?), and one of the greatest opening sequences in film history, we dig into what makes Raiders still feel so thrilling and timeless over 40 years later. Hosted by Tage Sickler, Derek Wehrman, and Steve Teasdale. Theme song and incidental music composed and performed by ST. Please rate and review our show wherever you listen. Please email us at [email protected] with any and all questions, comments, suggestions, or corrections

Send us Fan Mail This week we enter the world of Goodfellas and break down Martin Scorsese’s gangster masterpiece. We talk about Scorsese’s electrifying direction, the legendary needle drops, Ray Liotta’s unforgettable laugh and narration, Robert De Niro’s cool and terrifying performance, and Joe Pesci’s stature as one of the most intimidating tough guys in movie history… no pun intended. From the “funny how?” scene to the Copacabana tracking shot, we discuss why this film still stands as one of the greatest crime movies ever made. As far back as we can remember, we always wanted to record this episode. Hosted by Tage Sickler, Derek Wehrman, and Steve Teasdale. Theme Song and Incidental Music Composed and Performed by ST Please rate and review our show wherever you listen.  Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and movie suggestions.

Send us Fan Mail Paul Thomas Anderson swings for the fences with Magnolia, and we’re here for every wild, messy, emotional minute of it. In this episode, we dig into PTA’s bold storytelling, the interconnected characters, and that absolutely stacked cast—Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, and especially Tom Cruise, who shows up, burns the house down, and leaves you questioning everything (respect the c**k, indeed). We talk frogs, feelings, and whether this movie is a masterpiece or just three movies wearing a trench coat. One thing’s for sure: we will not be using the phrase “coincidence” lightly ever again. Hosted by Tage Sickler, Derek Wehrman and Steve Teasdale. Theme song and incidental music composed and performed by ST. Please rate and review our show wherever you listen. Email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or movie suggestions.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we gather around the Big Board and set our sights on Dr. Strangelove, Stanley Kubrick’s razor-sharp Cold War satire that somehow feels just as relevant—and just as hilarious—today as it did in 1964. We break down Kubrick’s masterful direction, the unforgettable performances (yes, multiple from Peter Sellers), and how the film balances absurdity with a chilling sense of reality. Decades later, its humor still lands, its themes still resonate, and its place among the greatest films ever made remains undeniable. Hosted by Tage Sickler, Derek Wehrman, and Steve Teasdale. Theme Song and Incidental Music Composed and Performed by ST Please rate and review our show wherever you listen. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and movie suggestions.

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with a bonus episode!  Today on We Interrupt This Movie, we react to the 2026 Oscars—what we liked, what we didn’t, and how it all shook out compared to our predictions. Nothing really shocked us this year, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have thoughts. We talk about Conan O’Brien, the tight Best Actor race, and what we actually managed to get right (for once). Awards season only comes once a year, and apparently so does our ability to pretend we’re qualified to critique it. Hosted by Tage Sickler and Steve Teasdale   Theme Song and Incidental Music Composed and Performed by ST   Please rate and review our show wherever you listen.   Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and movie suggestions.

Send us Fan Mail Sorry about this one… this week on We Interrupt This Movie, we sink our teeth into Twilight (2008)—yes, that Twilight—and let’s just say it’s not exactly making our top 10 anytime soon. Tage thought it would be fun (questionable judgment, honestly) to tackle a movie we don’t really enjoy, so here we are, awkward stares and all. We are joined by special guest Natalie (Tage’s wife), who helps balance out the chaos as we try to make sense of sparkly vampires, questionable romance, and dialogue that might actually drain your life force faster than Edward ever could. Hosted by Tage Sickler and Steve Teasdale.           Special Guest: Natalie Sickler Theme Song and Incidental Music Composed and Performed by ST Please rate and review our show wherever you listen. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and movie suggestions.

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of We Interrupt This Movie, we take a break from reviewing films and instead put on our prognosticator hats to make our 2026 Oscar predictions. With a stacked lineup of nominees — including standouts like One Battle After Another and Sinners — this year’s Academy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory and we are excited to watch this years ceremony! Hosted by Tage Sickler, Derek Wehrman, and Steve Teasdale. Theme Song and Incidental Music Composed and Performed by ST Please rate and review our show wherever you listen. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and movie suggestions.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of We Interrupt This Movie, we dive headfirst into Knives Out, the first installment in Rian Johnson’s wildly entertaining whodunit series. From its razor-sharp ensemble cast to the deliciously twisty plotting, we unpack why this modern murder mystery feels both classic and completely fresh. We also talk about Daniel Craig’s boldly theatrical Southern accent, an accent so committed it deserves its own billing in the end credits. Strap in, interrogate the suspects, and mind the donuts within the donut within the donut hole. Hosted by Tage Sickler, Derek Wehrman, and Steve Teasdale. Theme Song and Incidental Music Composed and Performed by ST Please rate and review our show wherever you listen. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and movie suggestions.

Send us Fan Mail This week on We Interrupt This Movie, we’re revisiting Arrival (2016) — and yes, this is Take Two. Back in the early days of the podcast, we covered the film but later realized we didn’t quite do it justice. Considering it’s one of our favorite movies of all time, that never sat right with us, so we decided it was time to return to Denis Villeneuve’s beautiful, brain-melting sci-fi masterpiece with fresh eyes and a deeper conversation.  We dig into what makes Arrival so powerful—from its approach to language and time, to Jóhann Jóhannsson’s haunting score (bookended by Max Richter’s beautiful piece, On the Nature of Daylight) to Amy Adams’ incredible performance—and why this film has only grown in stature for us over the years.  Sometimes a movie deserves a second pass. This one absolutely did. Hosted by Derek Wehrman and Steve Teasdale Theme Song and Incidental Music Composed and Performed by ST Please rate and review our show wherever you listen. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, and movie suggestions.