
Monika Scott and Emily Faye are best friends and movie lovers.
They’re not professional critics, but they love movies and want to get better at talking about them critically. The result is thoughtful, curious conversations shaped by a very long friendship.
If you love movies but don’t see yourself in any of the movie podcasts you’ve found so far, welcome!
Medium Literate is a comfort show for mov... more
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This week we're taking a break from new theatrical releases to do a mid year check in on the movies we've actually loved in 2026 so far.
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If we learned anything from Disclosure Day it's that revealing the truth is so important, and our truth is that we both absolutely hated this movie. We try to decipher why exactly Steven Spielberg's newest alien movie got under our skin so much, and ... more
Neither Monika nor Emily had any relationship to the He-Man character going into this one, and yet we've been genuinely charmed by the Masters of the Universe movie. This week they get into why a campy, slightly homoerotic, two and a half hour fantas... more
The highly anticipated youtube-phenomenon-turned-multiple-Oscar-nominee-starring-A24-movie BACKROOMS from 20 year old director Kane Parsons is finally out this week, and we're talking all about it, the good and the bad. Monika and Emily once again ha... more
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as movie theaters are at malls. missed hearing emily’s voice, and love monika’s anti horror takes!!
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A thoughtful, conversation-driven show where two longtime friends analyze a wide range of films with curiosity and a focus on media literacy. Episodes blend accessible critique with personal anecdotes about watching habits, fandom, and industry trends, often weighing tone, representation, and storytelling decisions through a friendly, non-professional-lens approach. The hosts' dynamic—grounded in a long-running friendship—helps translate complex ideas into lively, practical insights for movie lovers who want to think a bit deeper about cinema. Noteworthy hallmarks include clear thematic focus on culture, labor, and audience reception, plus a knack for asking sharper questions without feeling intimidating to casual viewers.
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