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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) w. Mariana Colín

#21 trending · Film Reviews

A movie so great we broke our own rule to cover it again, this time with the wonderful Mariana Colín. The Morbid Zoo: https://www.youtube.com/@themorbidzoo Safe Mode O

Oct 28
1 h 34 min

Deliverance w. Carolyn Kendrick and Tristan Scroggins

In which we discuss 1970s masculinity, the redneck nightmare genre, and Deliverance with Carolyn Kendrick and Tristan Scroggins. Carolyn Kendrick: https://www.carolyn

Oct 21
1 h 38 min

Jeepers Creepers w. Alaina Bamfield

In which we discuss siblings, the troubled legacy of Jeepers Creepers, and the dark comedy of survival with Alaina Bamfield. Content Warning: We talk somewhat extensivel

Oct 14
54 min

Blade w. Kasai Richardson and Samuel James

In which we discuss origin stories, vampires, and Blade with Kasai Richardson and Samuel James. Find Samuel online here! https://www.therealsamueljames.com/ Find Kasai

Oct 7
1 h 15 min

Girl Interrupted w. Maya Williams

In which we talk a whole lot about mental health and Girl, Interrupted with our great friend Maya Williams! Find Maya online here! https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com/

Sep 30
1 h 17 min

Girls Trip w. Leslie Gray Streeter

We go to New Orleans and talk about girls, friendship and Girl's Trip (and we'll never look at a grapefruit the same way again) with Leslie Gray Streeter. Support us on

Sep 23
1 h 18 min

Camp (2003) w. Louis Peitzman

We talk about what makes Camp one-of-a-kind in every imaginable way with our friend Louis Peitzman. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!) https://www.patreon.com/cw/

Sep 16
1 h 11 min

Billy Elliot w. Ramsay Drover

In which we talk about dance, masculinity, and Billy Elliot with Ramsay Drover. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!) https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregood Ramsay a

Sep 9
1 h 17 min

Serial Mom w. Gabrielle Moss

In which we talk John Waters' empathy, mid-life career shifts and Serial Mom with Gabrielle Moss. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!) https://www.patreon.com/cw/yo

Sep 2
54 min

Let's listen to this episode of Weirdly Helpful

"The Art of Shenanigans with Rebecca Garza-Bortman and a Legion of Weird Helpers" Rebecca Garza-Bortman is a designer, musician, writer, & mother living in Berkeley. Thi

Aug 31
25 min

Obsession w. Ryan Ken

In which Ryan Ken joins us to break the One Wish Willow, unpack all the feelings in Obsession, and discuss responsible cat ownership. Support us on Patreon (bonus episo

Aug 26
1 h 23 min

Matilda w. Mandi Bossard

"No more Miss Nice Girl!" In which Mandi Bossard joins us to discuss Matilda ("Carrie for kids"), kindness, and children at breweries. Support us on Patreon (bonus epis

Aug 19
1 h 06 min

The Truman Show w. Holly Brown

"You were real. That's what made you so good to watch." In which Holly Brown joins us to discuss the fame, the panopticon, and The Truman Show. Holly Brown and Everybod

Aug 12
1 h 12 min

Fight Club w. Fifi Dosch

I am Jill’s nipple. In which Fifi Dosch joins us to unpack Fight Club (and ship Tyler Durden and Erin Brockovich). Fifi Dosch: https://www.instagram.com/fifidosch Sup

Aug 6
1 h 00 min

Napoleon Dynamite w. Mary Houlihan

"Tina, eat. Food. Eat the FOOD!" In which Mary Houlihan joins us to unpack feelings, kindness and whiteness in Napoleon Dynamite. Mary Houlihan: https://www.instagram.c

Jul 29
54 min

Who Framed Roger Rabbit w. Salem Nox

"C'mon Roger, let's go home. I'll bake you a carrot cake." In which we talk Jessica, Roger, Doom and shiny, shiny rubber with Salem Nox. Salem Nox: https://www.instagra

Jul 22
1 h 27 min

Annie [1982] w. Dani Janae and Kristen Martin

Leapin' Lizards! In which we unpack all of the aspirational feelings of Annie with Dani Janae and attempt to wrap our heads around the one-hundred year history of America

Jul 15
1 h 18 min

Magic Mike w. Luna Luck

"Will you welcome to the stage, the one, the only... Magic Mike!" In which we talk about all of the things Magic Mike gets right with the fabulous Luna Luck. Mistress Lu

Jul 9
1 h 05 min

Repo Man w. Ana Marie Cox

"The life of a repo man is always intense." In which we unpack our wayward youths, chow down on plates o' shrimp, and try to get to the soul of Repo Man. Ana Marie Cox:

Jul 1
1 h 09 min

Jackass Forever w. Niko Stratis

"If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough." In which we celebrate the arrival of a new Jackass movie by going deep on Jackass Forever (2022) with Niko Stratis! Niko

Jun 24
1 h 09 min

Chart trend

Position in the Film Reviews chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#13#24AugSepOct

all-time peak

days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

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#16 ▼ 3 Film Reviews US

#134 ▼ 12 TV & Film US

What listeners say

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In 1996 classic, Matilda starring Mara Wilson (friend of the pod!) we get the incredible line, ‘These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: You are not alone.’ The media we love shapes us and others in meaningful ways and changes how we see the world. Movies are important! Insightful, hopeful, hilarious, and earnest, You Are Good helps us process our reality through the lens of movies, both silly and serious. This is the table you want to sit at to banter about the movie you just watched over a drink. Chefs kiss. 10/10. You, my friends, are actually great.

Amy2004937372 · Jul 2026

Alex & friends bring earnest feelings in a way we deeply need right now. Great listen whether you’ve seen the movies or not. Good guests and good conversations.

Patedechoux · Apr 2026

I’ve been a loyal listener since day one, and I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I haven’t contributed a rating/review until now. YAG and its hosts (now singular Host, since Sarah left) has been a comforting presence in my life for a while. I don’t even skip the intros, because I find Alex’s side notes and updates to be entertaining and endearing. The show has changed over the years (what podcast doesn’t?) but I’ve always thought of Alex as the anchor of this show, so it’s a fun and slightly different journey to listen to him exploring the subject matter of the week with new and diverse guest hosts, with just as much heart. Thank you Alex and Sarah for so many years of joy, and I look forward to many more episodes to come from Alex and friends!

rufiohhh · Apr 2026

Have you ever been to a restaurant and you see a table of friends that are one minute in deep discussion and the next minute laughing uproariously? And you think “dang… I wish I was having dinner with them.” Listening to this show is like being asked to pull up a chair, grab a plate and munch on some cinephilic salsa with scooped With an emotionally nuanced tortilla chip. I have listened to this podcast for years and have loved it from the first episodes to now. Even if I’ve never seen the movie they’re referencing, there is still something to be gleaned by hearing interesting people talk about the movies that stuck with them and why: and the why is the part that makes you glad you pulled up to the proverbial podcast table and ready to order another round of drinks so you can keep listening.

C-Metz · Apr 2026

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