Across the Movie Aisle

‘Mayday,’ We (May) Have a Problem

On this week’s episode, we debate this essay by Alison Pill on the perils of child acting. Is it possible to do professionally in an ethical way? Then we review Mayday, t

‘The Dog Stars’: Woof or Whoa?

Hey, before we get started, a technical note: Due to a weird recording hiccup, Alyssa’s voice is slightly out of sync. I’ve gotten it as close as I can, but it’s … still

The Gospel of ‘Tony’

On this week’s episode, we discuss the crazy lengths Warner Bros. is going to to keep spoilers for the new show Lanterns under wraps. Then we review Tony, the new biopic

Anne Hathaway, Dino Hunter: 'The End of Oak Street'

On this week’s episode we ask if dog peril should join the ranks of considerations for a Restricted rating from the MPA. Then we review The End of Oak Street, a movie wit

'One Night Only,' aka 'Sex Purge'

This week we reviewed One Night Only (elevator pitch: What if extramarital sex were only legal for one night?), a movie that has been somewhat unfairly maligned by film c

Spider-Man's Brand New Movie: Yay or Nay?

Hey, Sonny here: many thanks to Peter and Alyssa for banging this out without me. I’m on vacation this week, and despite planning to tape from my hotel room, things just

The Best Films of 2026 (So Far!)

On this week’s episode, we tried to figure out what’s happening next in the P-Sky/WBD deal. Spoiler: No idea! Then we picked our five favorite movies of the first half of

Is 'The Odyssey' an Early Best Picture Favorite?

The Odyssey is here! One of the most-anticipated films in Across the Movie Aisle history. Spoiler: We all liked it. But did we like it unreservedly enough? That’s the que

'The Invite': Hilariously Uncomfortable

On this week’s episode, we discuss Netflix’s declining engagement stats. Should the streaming giant panic? And then we review The Invite, a movie that asks uncomfortable

The 'Minions' Go to 'Babylon'

On this week’s episode, we discuss Seth Rogen’s slanderous take on Sylvester Stallone and his thoughts on criticism more broadly. Then we reviewed Minions and Monsters, w

'Supergirl,' a Super-Disaster

On this week’s episode, we discuss A24 and Google’s deal for the major indie to institute AI processes in their filmmaking. Then we review Supergirl, a movie that works o

'Toy Story 5' Asks Why We Need to Play

On this week’s episode, we discuss the startling news that Amazon-MGM has decided to bail on distributing Luca Guadagnino’s forthcoming film about Sam Altman and OpenAI.

The Disappointment of 'Disclosure Day'

On this week’s episode, Sonny, Peter, and Alyssa debate the ethics of writing bogus reviews to scam the futures markets. Then they review Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Da

'Masters of the Universe': Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Fisto

A programming note: As mentioned in this episode, we are going to add a monthly bonus episode for paid members dedicated to TV shows. First up: Widow’s Bay, which wraps u

Come Explore the 'Backrooms'

On this week’s episode, we dive into a VERY exciting week at the box office. What does it mean that Backrooms and Obsession both may well end up outgrossing The Mandalori

'The Mandalorian and Grogu': A Star Wars Misadventure?

On this week’s episode, we asked what on Earth Paul Schrader is doing getting dumped by an AI girlfriend. Then they reviewed The Mandalorian and Grogu, a movie that is no

Christoper Nolan's Casting Controversy (or Nontroversy)

On this week’s episode, we went long on the silly kerfuffle surrounding the casting of The Odyssey. From Helen to Achilles (or possibly Elpenor, or maybe Tiresias), no ca

Is 'The Sheep Detectives' This Year's 'Paddington'?

On this week’s episode, we bid adieu to films for one segment and discussed the least-probable game show of all time: Wordle! It’ll likely raise an ocean of viewers … but

'The Devil Wears Prada 2': A Journalism Fable

On this week’s episode, we ask if $50 is a reasonable price to pay for a single 70mm IMAX movie ticket. Then we review The Devil Wears Prada 2, a rather generic movie abo

'Michael' Makes The King of Pop Boring

On this week’s episode, we take a sideways look into the sexual harassment suit filed against Mr. Beast. (That’s right: It’s a cons and nons pulled from the chat! It’s on