WHAT WENT WRONG

Hosts Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett revisit the 1998 film *Practical Magic*, debating its structural flaws versus its enduring charm.

Hosts Lizzie and Chris explore the history of witch depictions in film, tracing the archetype from the 15th-century Malleus Maleficarum and the Salem trials to modern cinema.

Hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer analyze Alfred Hitchcock’s *Psycho*, exploring its creation from Robert Bloch’s novel and the Ed Gein case.

Hosts Chris and Lizzie are joined by Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman from Couples Therapy to analyze dysfunctional Hollywood relationships.

Hosts Chris Winder and Lizze Bassett celebrate the 35th anniversary of Thelma & Louise, analyzing its radical impact on Hollywood and praising Gina Davis’s performance.

Hallie Kiefer joins the podcast to discuss the 1999 dark comedy *Drop Dead Gorgeous*.

Hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer analyze Sidney Lumet’s 1975 film *Dog Day Afternoon*, discussing Al Pacino’s performance and the movie’s tense pacing.

Hosts Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett analyze the chaotic production of David O.

Hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer examine the 1995 swashbuckler Cutthroat Island, challenging its reputation as an unmitigated disaster.

Hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer interview Raina Dearwater from GLAAD about their 2025 report on LGBTQ representation in film.

Hosts Chris and Lizzie discuss the making of Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, sharing their initial reactions to the film and its profound influence on directors like Tarantino.

Hosts Lizzie and Chris explore the origins of the Spaghetti Western, focusing on Sergio Leone’s debut, *A Fistful of Dollars*.

Hosts Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett analyze Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film The Dark Knight, discussing its production history and cultural impact.

In this featurette, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris discuss the 1999 teen rom-com *10 Things I Hate About You with guest Mary from Two Judgy Girls.

Hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer analyze Guillermo del Toro’s *Pan’s Labyrinth*, debunking the "Pan" myth and exploring its blend of dark fantasy and Spanish Civil War history.