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The Extra Credits

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

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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Latest Episodes

Kelsi and Trey explore One Night Only, the new romantic comedy that is completely unromantic, unsexy, and unfunny. After breaking down why the movie fails as a romance, comedy, satire, and theatrical rom-com revival, we build our own Rom-Com Rebuild,... more

Kelsi and Trey dive deep into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a movie that somehow works as a thrilling Spider-Man story, an enormous MCU crossover, and a surprisingly profound quarter-life-crisis film. We discuss Tom Holland’s incredible performance, Pet... more

Kelsi and Trey explore Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, a gigantic mythic spectacle they found emotionally flat, strangely edited, and far less interesting than the discourse surrounding it. They discuss Nolan’s obsession with tortured great men whos... more

Kelsi and Trey discuss Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, one of the sharpest and most cinematically accomplished relationship comedies in years. They break down Wilde’s direction and performance, the film’s incredible ensemble, and how one chaotic dinner pa... more

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Recent Guests

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'
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Episode: 'Barbarian' with Writer/Director Zach Cregger | Re-Release for 'Weapons'
James Steck
Guest and film enthusiast
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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
Director
Episode: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' with Director Wes Ball

Hosts

Kelsi Faley
Host of The Extra Credits with a background in education and film discussion.
Trey
Co-host and main host with expertise in education and film commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 597 ratings
  • good chemistry - mostly bad takes

    I mean, listen no further than both hosts holding up the final 30 minutes of The Batman as some sort of monument to modern societal commentary. They’re doing 2 hours on the new spider man movie FFS. Garbage, which is unfortunate.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    flangeslammer
    United States19 days ago
  • The film podcast that actually thinks for itself

    Kelsey and Trey approach each film through a lens which blends their experiences as educators, film fans, and most importantly…nuanced thinkers who aren’t bought or planted. Might not always agree with their takes but I certainly always appreciate how thoughtful this podcast is without being pretentious. 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laniV2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great perspectives

    I mess with Kelsi and Trey. I agree most of the time, but even when I disagree I feel like their ideas are really thoughtful and make me think about films in a different way. Also shoutout to teachers yall

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taken313213
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mccragen
    United States7 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cookie9432
    United States8 months ago

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Prolific spoiler discussions can be a turnoff for some listeners, but the hosts balance spoilery content with context.
Listeners appreciate how education and teaching backgrounds inform film discussions.
The hosts have great chemistry and thoughtful, nuanced analyses.

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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 film-criticism show, delivering nuanced takes on a mix of new releases and classics. Episodes often center on thematic analysis, social commentary, and the craft behind storytelling, with a collaborative, down-to-earth dynamic. A standout is the hosts' willingness to connect cinema to education, culture, and current events, while maintaining a playful, approachable tone that invites listeners to engage with ideas beyond surface-level reviews. The show frequently blends contemporary films with evergreen discussions about representation, politics, and art, making it helpful for listeners who want depth without pretentiousness.

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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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