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EP 52 | Frozen II

Made a trip to the Washko residence to review Frozen II with my good friend Katie! After drinking our hot chocolate and eating our scones, we talk about how creative this movie is and how it arguably is better than the first. We discuss how lovable all the characters are, and how the writers incorporate tough subject matters at a level both children and adults can appreciate/understand. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): MMA club, Disney+, ranking hot chocolates, horse girls. Song of the Week - Todd: Present Without A Bow x Kacey Musgraves (ft. Leon Bridges); Katie: Into the Unknown x Panic! At The Disco. ITWT Movie Rating: 10/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 51 | Ford v Ferrari

My guy Matt, CEO/Founder of Sympl is on the show this week to discuss his thoughts on Ford v Ferrari. We both share how we were hesitant going into the movie, and how our opinions shifted while watching the film. We draw parallels between the film's themes and the driving forces behind entrepreneurship. We also touch on Christian Bale's Oscar-worthy performance and how inspirational the film is for any audience. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Sympl, Jumanji, starting a business. Song of the Week - Todd: So Good x Omar Apollo; Matt: Can't Tell Me Nothing x Kanye West. ITWT Movie Rating: 8.6/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 50 | Last Christmas

IT'S THE 50TH EPISODE!! To celebrate, Coley and I are reviewing one of my favorite types of movie: a cheesy Christmas film. We have a lot of catching up to do so hold tight - we'll get to the review eventually. Once we do get to the movie, we have A LOT to talk about. We compare it to other holiday films and discuss how this movie underachieved with its cast. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Hot yoga, migrating to Cali, hitting on people in the theater. Song of the Week - Todd: Runner x Tennis; Nicole: All Over Again x Luke Combs. ITWT Movie Rating: 6.3/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 49 | Terminator: Dark Fate

This week TR is on the show and we have a lot of catching up to do, so naturally there's a lot of off-topic convo. We do however mix in some reviewing of the 6th Terminator film! We can't help but notice the similarities this one has to the first two of the series, and also its intentional push for female inclusion in the cast/plot. We then predict whether there will be more in the series. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): MSU hoops, Forbes under 30 Summit, lack of Chipotle in Detroit, gyms downtown, veganism, Avatar sequels. Song of the Week - Todd: Don't Start Now x Dua Lipa; TR: Sleeping on My Own x Geoffroy. ITWT Movie Rating: 4.7/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 48 | Zombieland: Double Tap

The Queen of Halloween, Kerrie is on the show this week to give her thoughts on the long-awaited sequel to Zombieland. This film comes a decade after the original, and we discuss if it's worth going to see. We talk about how the storyline is somehow more entertaining than you'd expect, while still keeping a lot of the cheesy aspects from its predecessor. I also talk about why this movie is better than a ton of critically acclaimed movies that have released this year. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Picking the right colors for your wardrobe, Berenstain Bears conspiracy theory. Song of the Week - Todd: Prophet x King Princess; Kerrie: Monster Mash x Bobby Pickett. ITWT Movie Rating: 6.3/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 47 | Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Amanda comes down to the Foundation Studio for a late night recording to review the new Maleficent movie! We were both huge fans of the first film, and have been patiently waiting these 5 years for the new installment. We discuss whether it lived up to our expectations, and how it may have drawn inspiration from other successful movies/shows set in medieval times. We also give a few suggestions for how the script could've been altered a bit. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Bad experiences at Emagine Theaters, NBA back. Song of the Week - Todd: Geology x Barrie; Amanda: Another Sad Love Song x Khalid. ITWT Movie Rating: 8/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 46 | Gemini Man

Vashon aka "Smooth Shon" is on the show this week to talk about Gemini Man and one of everyone's favorite actors, Will Smith. Vashon shares some of his family ties to the movie industry and his plans to go into screenwriting one day. We then jump into the movie and discuss how Will came across this role and what made him take it. We discuss the believability of his role and how the film failed to create an emotional connection with some of its characters. WE LOVE YOU WILL, but this was not his best outing. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): West Coast vs Midwest, My annoying movie experience, Summer Walker. Song of the Week - Todd: Body x Summer Walker; Vashon: Plastic Bag x Drake ft. Future. ITWT Movie Rating: 4.5/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 45 | Joker

Kaity comes by the show this week to disagree with everything I say! Always a good episode when there are opposing opinions. In this episode list everything I hated about Joker, along with the things I appreciated. I also pronounce Joaquin Phoenix's name wrong the whole time. Kaity on the other hand explains why she believes its a great film that sheds light on mental health and classism. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Katy Perry fandom, The Good Place, Mean Girls day, proper spelling of the name "Katy". Song of the Week - Todd: Last Kiss Goodbye x Haley Reinhart; Kaity: 11 minutes x Halsey, YUNGBLUD. ITWT Movie Rating: 4.8/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 44 | Judy

Detroit's #1 street photographer, Leydya, graces the podcast with her presence to talk about the new Judy Garland biopic. We talk about our knowledge of Judy coming into the film, and how the direction of the film does not do her legacy justice. We then talk about the reception from Garland's children and how the movie could've been enhanced. We cap off by deciding if this is Renee Zellweger's chance at another Academy Award. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): Electric scooters in Target, Margot Robbie, Twilight Saga. Song of the Week - Todd: BMO x Ari Lennox; Leydya: I Love You x Lizzo. ITWT Movie Rating: 5/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

EP 43 | Brittany Runs A Marathon

Recording from Paige's rooftop in Chicago this weekend as we fight off the rain & wind! Heads up: Paige and I haven't caught up in awhile so this episode is lengthy. We talk about the impact of this film and how it can inspire anyone who is working towards a goal - especially one related to health & fitness. We also talk A LOT about our own running experiences and how we connected with Brittany. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): DaBaby, Paige attending Kanye's Sunday Service, best music this year. Song of the Week - Todd: Enemies x Post Malone ft. DaBaby; Paige: I Like That x Janelle Monae. ITWT Movie Rating: 7/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com