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The Extra Credits

Kelsi and Trey
Ridley Scott
Nosferatu
Capitalism
Caesar
Sinners
Prometheus
Robert Eggers
Mission Impossible
Ryan Coogler
28 Years Later
Interstellar
Fraternity Culture
Ari Aster
Anora
Tom Cruise
The Phoenician Scheme
Family Dynamics
Get Out
Denzel Washington
Gladiator

The Extra Credits is hosted by two teachers searching for meaning in your favorite movies and shows. We cover new releases with movie drafts, ranking games, interviews, and more!

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Adam Volerich
Director of the holiday film Drink and Be Merry and co-host of Eye of the Duck podcast
Eye of the Duck podcast
Episode: 'Drink and Be Merry' with Director Adam Volerich
Zach Cregger
Writer and Director of 'Barbarian'
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: 'Barbarian' with Writer/Director Zach Cregger | Re-Release for 'Weapons'
James Steck
Guest and film enthusiast
Independent
Episode: Revisiting Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' and 'The Lighthouse' with James Steck!
Andrew Garfield
Famous actor known for his roles in films like 'The Social Network' and 'Spider-Man','
Episode: 'We Live in Time' Survives with Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield
Florence Pugh
Talented actress known for powerful performances in films like 'Midsommar' and 'Little Women'.
Episode: 'We Live in Time' Survives with Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield
Sean Fennessey
Film critic and writer
The Big Picture
Episode: The Ridley Scott Project with Sean Fennessey
Adam Nayman
Film critic, author, and professor known for his work on directors like Paul Thomas Anderson and David Fincher.
Episode: The Best Movies of the 2020s with Adam Nayman
Wes Ball
Director of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
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Episode: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' with Director Wes Ball

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Trey
Host of The Extra Credits
Kelsi
Host of The Extra Credits

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 585 ratings
  • Spoilers from other movies

    I was just listening to One Battle… podcast and these knuckleheads are dropping bombs about OTHER movies I have not seen yet. Namely Eddington. WTF

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    mccragen
    United States5 months ago
  • Awful

    They are very immature and don’t have a basis to be reviewing movies that are not cartoons. I couldn’t get through the knives out episode. If you don’t know anything about movies then they’re fine.

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    1
    Cookie9432
    United States6 months ago
  • I love it when I can be entertained and still learn stuff!

    I really enjoy this podcast! An entertaining deep dive into a movie that I thought I knew about and I found out even more. Very well thought out and well researched!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Horsey crime girl
    United States8 months ago
  • Some thoughtful Film reviews

    This is a biweekly, The Big Picture- aspiring film review podcast which tries to discuss new films in context. Often they go back and discuss older, related films.

    The strongest thing about the show is their thorough dives into what a movie is trying to do.

    Unfortunately, they do have strange taste. While they love Tony and Ridley Scott, two of the most vapid, style over substance directors of the 21st century, they will disparage other films for “wrongthink.”

    They do often bring politics into... more

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    2
    Harryschill25
    United States8 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    These guys are so knowledgeable about movies and get a great range films. Fans of The Big Picture will love this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonnyboy-nz
    New Zealand8 months ago

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Hosts balance humor with rigorous critique, making episodes engaging and educational
Thoughtful, well‑argued analysis; hosts bring education experience to movie conversations
Chemistry and deep knowledge shine; discussions feel like enlightening classroom talks

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'Drink and Be Merry' with Director Adam Volerich
Q: How did you create the color palette and atmosphere for the film?
Adam explains his vision for a warm glowing aesthetic using practical lighting and specific angles to enhance the audience's experience of being trapped in the bar environment.
'Drink and Be Merry' with Director Adam Volerich
Q: Can you let the listeners know about your career leading up to this and what got this movie going?
Adam discusses his journey through filmmaking, emphasizing his extensive experience as a cinematographer and the organic networking and relationships built over the years that led him to direct Drink and Be Merry.
A Complicated Deep Dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another'
Q: Why do you think we both love his work?
His unique characters, tone, and obsessive people resonate with both of us.
Is 'The Brutalist' Monumental or Artificial?
Q: Do you think Adrien Brody won the Golden Globe?
The answer is complex; while both performances have their merits, Adrien Brody's performance was recognized as profound but Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan added a critical layer that is hard to ignore.
Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan is Electric in 'A Complete Unknown'
Q: What did you think about the love triangle versus the doctor sequences?
The love triangle worked better for me emotionally, especially at the end where Chalamet's character loses something true to himself.

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Two teachers host a thoughtful, studio‑based film and TV discussion show that blends deep critical analysis with accessible humor. Across episodes they dissect craft, themes, and social commentary, often tying films to broader cultural conversations while staying connected to classroom perspectives. They balance praise with pointed critique, invite guests or reactions, and frequently connect entertainment to real‑world issues, education, and media literacy. A notable edge is their dual‑host dynamic and commitment to nuance, making conversations feel both approachable and rigorously argued for listeners who want meaning beyond surface reviews.

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Recent guests on The Extra Credits include:

1. Adam Volerich
2. Zach Cregger
3. James Steck
4. Andrew Garfield
5. Florence Pugh
6. Sean Fennessey
7. Adam Nayman
8. Wes Ball

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