Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

We’re talking The Night of the Hunter (1955)! It's one of the most influential and famously intimidating films ever made. Why do filmmakers love it? Why do so many first-time viewers feel nervous to watch it? Carl Gustafson (‪@carlthecritic‬ ) and I break it all down in a conversation for anyone who’s ever thought, “Should I even watch this?”

Set your notifications now so you don’t miss it! 🔔
Watch tomorrow →

#TheNightOfTheHunter #FilmAnalysis #ClassicHorror #MoviePodcast #RobertMitchum #CharlesLaughton #FilmEssay #ClassicFilm

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Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

Tomorrow at 7 AM, a brand-new episode of What If I Don’t Like It? drops!

Brian Cottington from‪@CinemaPsychosShorts‬ joins me for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly deep dive into Fried Green Tomatoes.

We discuss the film's queer coding, interesting trivia, journey from page to screen, AND uncover the secret hidden horror element that I had been waiting for Brian to see!! 😲

Set your alarms ⏰ and get ready for some heart, chaos, and movie madness!

Subscribe now so you don’t miss it!

#FriedGreenTomatoes #BrianCottington #CinemaPsychos #MovieRuntime #FilmPodcast #90sMovies #QueerCinema #ComfortMovies #PodcastEpisode #NowStreaming

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Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🚨 New Episode Premieres Tomorrow – 10/15 @ 7 AM ET! 🚨

🎬 Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Deep Dive | Frank Oz, Rick Moranis & The Dark Side of Musicals

Ever wonder why Little Shop of Horrors still haunts audiences nearly 40 years later?
This week on What If I Don’t Like It? I sit down with horror film critic and fellow podcaster, ‪@TaylorComplains‬ to talk about his first EVER viewing of Frank Oz’s cult horror musical, practical effects, and that infamous alternate ending that test audiences hated but horror fans love.

We dig into:
💀 Why horror musicals rarely work — and why this one does
🎭 How Frank Oz’s Muppet legacy shaped the film’s tone
🎥 Rick Moranis as the ultimate “lovable loser”
🌆 The bleak, brilliant original ending that cost more than Aliens (1986)

🔔 Premieres tomorrow at 7 AM ET right here on the channel — hit “Notify Me” so you don’t miss it!

📺 Can’t make it live? The full replay will stay available so you can catch our full breakdown anytime.

🎧 Check out ‪@TaylorComplains‬ for hilarious horror reviews and movie hot takes across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

#LittleShopOfHorrors #FrankOz #RickMoranis #HorrorMusical #FilmPodcast #MovieRuntime #CultCinema #80sMovies #PracticalEffects #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #PodcastPremiere #ReplayAvailable

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🚨 Did You Miss This Episode? 🚨

In Episode 36, film critic Harry Marks joined us to break down one of Nicolas Cage’s most beloved adventure films: National Treasure. 🗝️📜

Is it a true American classic… or just Hollywood fun dressed up as history? We dig into the historical accuracy, Cage’s performance, and the legacy of treasure-hunting films.

👉 Watch the full episode here

📖 Check out Harry’s books:
➡️ Cabinet of Curiosities –⁠ a.co/d/2bmabL7

➡️ Library at the Center of the Earth –⁠ a.co/d/2fkNePY

🗺️ Plus: Want a real adventure? Try the Green Mountain Adventure Challenge
.

👇 What’s your favorite National Treasure moment?

#NationalTreasure #NicolasCage #MoviePodcast #FilmCritique #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #AdventureFilm #TreasureHunting

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🎉 It’s Live! 🎉

Episode 38 of What If I Don’t Like It? is out NOW!
Filmmaker Victoria Roccaforte ‪@vroccafilms‬ joins me to dive into Richard Linklater’s rotoscoped sci-fi masterpiece A Scanner Darkly—from Philip K. Dick’s paranoia and surveillance themes to the painstaking animation process and the state of indie filmmaking. 🎬✨

Victoria also shares behind-the-scenes stories from her stunning short Only Time Heals, shot across four New England seasons and fresh off its LAVA Film Festival acceptance. 🌿🎥

▶️ Watch the full episode anytime (the premiere replay is ready for you!) and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

#AScannerDarkly #RichardLinklater #PhilipKDick #MovieRuntime #FilmPodcast #IndieFilm #Rotoscope #PodcastEpisode #NowStreaming

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Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🚨 New Episode Premieres Tomorrow – 9/15 @ 7 AM ET! 🚨

Grab your coffee and join me for a deep dive into Richard Linklater’s rotoscoped sci-fi classic A Scanner Darkly.
I’m sitting down with filmmaker Victoria Roccaforte ‪@vroccafilms‬ to talk Philip K. Dick’s paranoia-fueled storytelling, the painstaking art of rotoscoping, and the future of indie film. 🎬✨

Victoria also shares behind-the-scenes stories from her beautiful new short Only Time Heals, shot across four New England seasons and fresh off its LAVA Film Festival acceptance. 🌿🎥

🔔 Set a reminder now so you don’t miss the premiere—tomorrow morning at 7 AM ET right here on the channel!

Can’t make it live? The full replay will stay up, so you can catch the entire conversation anytime after it airs.

➡️ While you wait, explore Victoria’s work: victoriaroccaforte.com

#AScannerDarkly #FilmPodcast #RichardLinklater #PhilipKDick #MovieRuntime #IndieFilm #PodcastPremiere #ReplayAvailable

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🎲 New Episode Alert! 🎲

What if a board game could trap you inside for 26 years… only to spit you back out as a jungle-hardened Robin Williams running from stampeding rhinos and man-eating plants? That’s Jumanji (1995) — and it’s way weirder, darker, and funnier than most people remember.

Scott and I revisited the original film after attending the 30th Anniversary Spectacular in Keene, NH (where it was filmed!) and had so much to talk about:

The creepy lore behind the Jumanji game

Casting “what ifs” (Tom Hanks?? Chevy Chase?? Sean Penn??)

Robin Williams’ unmatched professionalism

Practical effects vs. 90s CGI (and the wheezing rhino that stole the show)

How this movie still shapes Keene’s community today

From inflatable stampedes down Main Street to me almost dying in a zebra suit 🦓, this episode is part movie analysis, part travelogue, and total chaotic fun.

📍 If you love Robin Williams, 90s adventure films, or just want to relive the madness of Jumanji, this one’s for you.

👉 Watch here

#Jumanji #RobinWilliams #90sMovies #FilmDiscussion #MoviePodcast #KeeneNH

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Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🎙️ New Episode Drop! Pride, Prejudice & Practical Effects is live!
I sit down with Crystal Justine (‪@HeyCrystalJ‬ )—film critic, filmmaker & founder of CinemaNook.com—for a smart, chaotic, and hilarious deep dive into the 2005 Pride & Prejudice. 🌧️💌 From TikTok cinephiles to horror fandoms, ADHD writing spirals, and yes... that rain scene—we cover everything.

💬 We get into:
• Why the Pride & Prejudice rain scene still emotionally wrecks us
• What it means to “monetize your breakdown” in digital film culture
• How horror communities are unexpectedly healing
• The creative mess of ADHD voice notes and Letterboxd rants
• And why The Fellowship of the Ring is the ultimate comfort film

🎧 Also available on Spotify (tinyurl.com/5havfh37)
📺 Watch it right here on YouTube

👉 Subscribe, rate, and drop a comment with your favorite enemies-to-lovers trope or most rewatched movie!

#PrideAndPrejudice #FilmPodcast #MovieTalk #CinemaTok #PodcastInterview #LetterboxdLife #NewEpisode #JaneAusten #FilmDiscussion #FilmTok

6 months ago | [YT] | 0

Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🎙️ New Episode Alert!
The latest episode of What If I Don’t Like It? is now LIVE! This time, we're diving deep into Satoshi Kon's mind-bending masterpiece, Paprika. 😵‍💫✨

Joined by the insightful and always entertaining graphic artist, Aaron Wood, we explore the surreal visuals, the blurred lines between dream and reality, and whether Paprika really holds up or just drifts too far off the deep end.

🎧 Stream it now and let us know:
What if YOU don’t like Paprika?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!

#Podcast #Paprika #SatoshiKon #AnimePodcast #FilmPodcast #Anime

6 months ago | [YT] | 0

Kt Baldassaro | @MovieRuntime

🎬 Mini-Episode 3 is live!
This one’s a throwback with a twist—we’ve re-edited a Season One episode to spotlight the best part: the post-watch convo.

This time, Rocky Calsetta finally watches Raiders of the Lost Ark for the FIRST time. 🤯
Why’d he avoid it for so long? Did it live up to the hype? Or did it feel like an overrated relic?

📼 These mini-episodes drop on the 1st of every month, leading up to our full releases on the 15th.
🎧 Tune in as Kt Baldassaro breaks down expectations, cinematic blind spots, and what our movie hangups say about us.

👇 Watch now and tell us: Which classic movie have YOU never seen (and are afraid to admit it)?

#RaidersOfTheLostArk #IndianaJones #FirstTimeWatching #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #CultClassics #MovieRewatch #PodcastClips #UnderratedOpinions #FilmTwitter #PopCulturePodcasts #WhatToWatch #ClassicMovies #FilmmakerPodcast #MovieNerd

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