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Sick! See You Next TuesdayJurassic World: Rebirth (2025)Grab your flares and dodge some questionable science, because it’s time to venture to cinema’s latest dinosaur laden tropical island - Site C! This week, Ben and Annabel swap prehistoric playgrounds for modern mayhem as they take on the newest instalment in the Jurassic Park series, ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ (2025). With Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey at the helm, this summer blockbuster is teed up to bring the heat in more ways than one. But does it live up to the legacy of the original, or has this franchise been reborn one too many times? Stream our full episode...2025-07-151h 01
Sick! See You Next TuesdayBest Summer MoviesLay out those beach towels and lather on the sunscreen, because summer is finally here! Looking for something to do this break? Have no fear, Ben and Annabel are here with their ultimate list of favorite summer blockbusters! What nostalgic classics have nabbed top spot? Did your top picks make our list? Stream now to find out!2025-07-081h 09
Sick! See You Next TuesdayScooby-Doo (2002) RevisitedHitch a ride on the Mystery Machine and grab your Scooby Snacks, because we’re headed to Spooky Island! This week, longtime Scooby-Doo lovers Ben and Annabel trade Saturday morning cartoons for Y2K chaos as they revisit 2002’s live action adaptation - ‘Scooby Doo’. With teen movie royalty Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr, Linda Cardellini and Matthew Lillard at the helm, is this cast of heavy hitters enough to make ‘Scooby Doo’ a nostalgic cult classic? Or does its hype remain a mystery? Stream our full episode now for a monster of a review!2025-06-241h 19
Sick! See You Next TuesdayLilo & Stitch (2025) ReviewFuel your space cruisers and whip out your ukuleles, because this week we're flying off to Honolulu! In this episode, Ben and Annabel dive headfirst into Disney’s latest live-action gamble, Lilo & Stitch (2025). Did these big swing CGI experiments stick the landing? Has this reimagining captured the heart of ohana, or does it leave it lost in deep space? Stream our full, unfiltered review now — Ohana means nobody skips the episode!2025-06-1758 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdaySpotlight On: Kiernan ShipkaGreendale witches gather round! This week, Ben and Annabel are here to deconstruct the legendary works of former child star, fashion icon, and scream queen in the making Kiernan Shipka. From her Emmy-nominated performance as Sally Draper on Mad Men to her 2 minute cameos in 2024’s biggest blockbusters, there’s seemingly nothing Kiernan can’t do. But is her ubiquity charming and welcomed? Or do we think she’s overexposed? Stream our full rundown of Kiernan’s career now for the verdict!2025-05-2058 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Minecraft Movie (2025)Grab your pickaxes and load up your inventory, because it’s time to dig into the magical world of Minecraft! Ben and Annabel are mining deep this week as they tackle Hollywood’s newest controversial game to movie adaptation, The Minecraft Movie (2025. Is this film’s all star line up enough to craft something truly beautiful from its pixelated source - or like gravel under pressure, does it sadly crumble? Stream our full episode now for an unfiltered review, one voxel at a time!2025-05-1356 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdaySpirited Away (Ben Shows Annabel)Grab your train token and keep a tight grip on your name, because this week we are venturing into the Spirit Realm! After years of wilful ignorance, Ben has finally ushered Annabel in to Miyazaki’s bathhouse for the first time and introduced her to what is arguably Studio Ghibli’s holy grail - Spirited Away (2001). Between faceless monsters with boundary issues and sentient gluttonous pigs, this classic is jam packed with enough metaphorical coming-of-age imagery to feed a village. But was Chihiro’s magical misadventure enough to sweep her off her feet? Did this Academy Award winning fever dream...2025-05-061h 00
Sick! See You Next TuesdayBarb & Star go to Visa Del MarCall us seagulls on the sand, because we heard your prayer! This week, Barb and Star are stepping aside and letting Ben and Annabel go to Vista Del Mar instead. We revisited Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo’s 2021 Hulu cult classic - but was it as iconic as we remembered it being? Was triple threat Jamie Dornan and the looming destruction of Florida domination by the ultra pale enough to make Room 124 our new go to spot? Or are we taking the next flight home? Be the Barb to our Star and listen to our full run down now! 2025-04-2953 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayHop (Easter 2025)Sweet tooths at the ready, because chocolate’s favorite holiday is officially upon us! To celebrate this Easter season, Ben and Annabel take a stroll down memory lane and revisit 2011’s live action animated fantasy comedy ‘Hop’. Starring James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco and David Hasselhoff, this eclectic mixed basket of all stars is seemingly a winning combo to bring the story of a bunny’s anarchistic pursuit of drumming and rebellion against his family’s Easter empire to life. But while Christ may have risen for our sins, did Hop rise to the occasion? Did this flick put a spring...2025-04-2251 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Barbie Diaries: MermaidiaBarbie girls spread your wings, because it’s time to fly on down to Fairytopia! This week, Ben and Annabel are back with another instalment of their Barbie Diaries series and deconstructing Babs’s second foray into fairytopia, Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia (2006). With the triumphant return of Bibble, and the inexplicable addition of mermaids, and jewellery clad turtles and dolphins - this movie throws everything it possibly can at the wall. But do any of them stick? Did too many creatures spoil the plot? Stream our full rundown now to find out!2025-04-1548 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayCasting a Remake of Psycho (1960)Pack an overnight bag, because it’s time to check in to the Bates Motel! This week, Ben and Annabel once again take a seat in the casting chair and put their own spin on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece ‘Psycho’ by fan-casting a hypothetical 2025 remake. Which Hollywood heavy weight do they deem worthy of playing the iconic Norman Bates? Which starlet are they tapping in to the infamous shower scene? Call us mother, because we know best. Stream our full episode now and cast along with us!2025-04-081h 07
Sick! See You Next Tuesday2025 Sick! See You Next Tuesday AwardsDon’t hang your tux up just yet, because 2025 awards season has one last hurrah! Ben and Annabel’s cinematic viewing throughout the past year comes to a head this week as they celebrate this podcast’s night of nights - the ‘Sick! See You Next Tuesday’ Awards! From the best and worst films to the sexiest actors and actresses, we leave no superlative unturned in a way that the Oscars could only dream of. Stream now to find out the winners!2025-04-0156 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayDisney's Snow White (2025)Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to AMC we go! This week, Ben and Annabel take a journey into the enchanted forest and go head to head with social media’s most recent cinematic punching bag - Disney’s live action ‘Snow White’ (2025). Starring Rachel Zegler, Hollywood Walk of Fame star Gal Gadot and a gaggle of CGI dwarfs, this movie has quite the stacked albeit controversial cast. How does it compare to the generationally beloved cartoon? Did one taste put us into an eternal slumber? Or was this a kiss of true love strong enough to revive the franch...2025-03-2550 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdaySt. Patrick's Day 2025 The day has come to hop on down to the end of the rainbow and keep your eyes peeled for a pot of gold! To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Ben and Annabel revisit classic rom com Leap Year (2010). Despite starring America’s Amy Adams and England’s Matthew Goode, does this film have the luck of the Irish on their side? Or in its old age has it become a mildly offensive hate crime? Stream our full episode now to find out!2025-03-1854 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayHigh School Musical (Sleepover Edition)Prep your 32 bar cut and practice your jazz squares, because it’s time to audition for the Spring Musicale! In this week’s sleepover episode, Ben and Annabel go back to the start of something new and revisit where everyone’s favorite Disney franchise began - with Kenny Ortega’s revolutionary ‘High School Musical’ (2006). Starring the legendary Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale, this all star cast is seemingly the perfect recipe to bop this film to the top. But is this the groundbreaking cinema we’ve been looking for? Or does it fiercely stick to the status quo? Getcha he...2025-03-1158 min
Sick! See You Next Tuesday2025 Oscars Full RecapDust off your formalwear and grab a glass of champagne, because Hollywood’s night of nights is back with a vengeance! Still reeling from this weekend’s Academy Awards, Ben and Annabel bravely recap the entire event from start to finish. From the highs and the lows, to the brutal snubs and jaw dropping wins - they leave no stone unturned and no Oscar unclaimed. Stream now to weigh in!2025-03-041h 04
Sick! See You Next TuesdaySpotlight On: Timothée ChalametStudents gather round, because Statistics class is now in session! This week, Ben and Annabel go through the work and filmography of Oscar nominee and 2025 Awards season front runner Timothée Chalamet with a fine tooth comb. From Call Me By Your Name to Wonka to A Complete Unknown, Lil Timmy Tim already has quite the illustrious and eclectic career at age 29. But do we think he’s an overrated flash in the pan? Is his hype truly earned? Or are the rat boy allegations true? Stream our full career breakdown to find out. 2025-02-251h 09
Sick! See You Next TuesdayMagic 8 Ball Predicts the OscarsClear your calendars, because the race to Hollywood’s night of nights is heating up! After the reveal of the 2025 Oscars nominees, cinephiles Ben and Annabel take this episode to thoroughly weigh in. What are their calculated predictions? Who are their personal top picks of the season? And who are their nightmare winners? Stream our full run down now for answers. 2025-02-1830 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayJoy Ride (2023)All aboard! Pack your bags and have your passports in hand, because it’s time to go on the ultimate Joy Ride. This week, Ben and Annabel revisit 2023’s raunchy female comedy ‘Joy Ride’ starring powerhouses Tony award nominee Ashely Park, Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu and future EGOT nominees Sherry Cola and Sabrina Wu. What can happen when a girls trip to Asia gets derailed by mistaken identity and ample cocaine? Devils threesomes and vagina tattoos are just the beginning. But is debauchery enough to make this ride a genuine joy? Or is it one worth missing? Stream our revi...2025-02-1155 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Barbie Diaries: PegasusPrep yourselves for a fantastic plastic journey, because it’s time to venture into Barbie’s cloud kingdom! Ben and Annabel are back again in the sixth instalment of the Barbie Diaries to deconstruct 2005’s groundbreaking sleeper hit ‘Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus’. Are a flying pastel horse and a long lashed polar bear cub the breath of fresh air the Barbie franchise needed? Or was this sentient animal duo overkill? Stream our full review now for a thorough run down.2025-02-0449 min
Sick! See You Next Tuesday2025 Film PredictionsStep aside Raven Baxter, there are two new psychics in town! As the first month of 2025 comes to a close, cinephiles Ben and Annabel put their prophetic skills to the test and try to predict what’s in store for this upcoming year of cinema. What films will be up for Oscars? Which ones will sweep the Razzies? Who’s the next up and coming A lister? And who’s the next to fall from grace? Stream our full review now and gaze into the future with us!2025-01-2856 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayTop Movies of 2024 (Part Two)The celebration of 2024’s greatest movies is back in session! This week, Ben and Annabel return with the second half of their mega-list detailing their top 10 favorite films of last year. Things heat up as their respective 1 through 5 are finally revealed. Are these heavy hitters worth waiting a whole week for? Or will their top picks fall flat? Stream now to join the debate!2025-01-211h 16
Sick! See You Next TuesdayTop Movies of 2024 (Part One)While 2024 has come to a close, its cinematic footprint continues to leave a lasting impression. Before they fully dive in to the year of film ahead, Ben and Annabel reflect on their top 10 movies of last year in a 2 episode extravaganza! In Part 1, their respective 10 through 6 are revealed. Is there a healthy amount of crossover? Or are their flick picks in complete opposition? Stream now for half the scoop and see us next Tuesday for Part 2!2025-01-141h 04
Sick! See You Next TuesdayGolden Globe Awards 2025Roll out the red carpet, because 2025 Awards season has officially begun! In the wake of Sunday’s Golden Globes, Ben and Annabel are reeling and ready to share their juicy takes and opinions. From shocking wins and crushing losses to Zendaya’s engagement hard launch and Andrew Garfield’s sex appeal, the drama on and off screen was bountiful. But which moments had us most on the edge of our seats? Stream our full run down now and find out!2025-01-071h 08
Sick! See You Next TuesdayOur Movie Nominations of 2024Pop the champagne and light up some fireworks, because the countdown to midnight is officially on! As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at this year in film and celebrate its highest of highs and lowest of lows. To get a jump on award season, Ben and Annabel try their hand at being Academy members and curate their own list of nominations - honoring tried and true categories like ‘Best Picture’, as well as slipping in some superlatives of their own. Who’s going to be up for the highly coveted ‘Sexiest Actor’ and ‘Best Do...2024-12-3142 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayA Cinderella Story: Christmas WishWhat do evil stepmothers, Austin and Ally, and Jesus Christ all have in common? In their Christmas Eve special, Ben and Annabel celebrate the looming holiday festivities by rewatching certified yuletide gem ‘A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish’ (2019). Starring Disney alums Laura Marano and Greg Sulkin, this film takes the Cinderella franchise’s famous rags to riches tale and changes almost nothing except for the time of year it takes place. Does this all star cast and timeless fairytale hijinx deliver a cinematic royal flush? Or is our Christmas wish for this movie to have never been made? Stream our full r...2024-12-2455 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayLove Actually (Holiday Favorites)Feel it in your fingers and feel it in your toes, because this week Christmas is all around! To celebrate the looming holiday season, we are revisiting one of Annabel’s all time favorite Christmas movies ‘Love Actually’ (2003). The film follows nine different intertwining love stories put to the test as December 25th approaches and boasts an obnoxiously star studded cast including but in no means limited to - Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightly, Colin Firth, Laura Linney and Bill Nighy. From a seminal romantic airport chase scene to overt fatphobia in the Downing Street offices, this C...2024-12-101h 11
Sick! See You Next TuesdayWicked: Part One (2024)Pop on your ruby slippers, because this week we’re following the yellow brick road all the way to the Emerald City! Join Ben and Annabel for one short day as they take the requisite time to hold space for Jon Chu’s newest $150 million dollar musical to movie adaptation ‘Wicked’ (2024). This Wizard of Oz musical prequel stars Tony award winner Cynthia Erivo as green outcast Elphaba and pop sensation Ariana Grande-Butera as popular blondie Glinda - two feuding witches on an enemies to lovers arc. While we can say this movie changed something within us - what exactly is this...2024-12-0353 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayGladiator II (2024)Gladiators get your swords at the ready, because the fight of the year is almost upon us! This week, Ben and Annabel battle it out over Ridley Scott’s newest film 24 years in the making - ‘Gladiator II’ (2024). Starring a scantily clad Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, this cast of buff boys is more than enough to have anyone dreaming of the Roman Empire for eternity. Does this sequel deserve mercy? Or tragically - were we not entertained? Stream now for a comprehensive blow by blow.2024-11-261h 00
Sick! See You Next TuesdaySpotlight On: Melissa BarreraCalling horror buffs and musical theater fans alike! In this week’s episode, Ben and Annabel spotlight the career of an actress whose work has become so prolific it’s seemingly inescapable - Melissa Barrera. From ‘In the Heights’ (2021) to ‘Scream’ (2022) to ‘Your Monster’ (2024), it appears as if her range knows no bounds. But is her meteoric rise to becoming a Hollywood “it” girl warranted? Or do we feel she needs more runs on the board to earn her stripes? Stream our full filmography deep dive now to find out. 2024-11-1253 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Barbie Diaries: FairytopiaSpread your wings and pluck some peonies, because it’s time to head on down to Fairytopia! In the fifth instalment of our Barbie Diaries series, Ben and Annabel bravely take on 2005’s infamous classic ‘Barbie: Fairytopia’. Between a gaggle of closeted fairies, a sentient flower and a scene stealing puff ball who speaks entirely in gibberish, this is seemingly a recipe for movie magic. But does this chapter in Barbie’s lore soar? Or should Mattel have clipped her wings? Stream now for an in depth run down!2024-11-0555 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayTwin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (Spooktober 2024)Diane, 12:00am, October 22nd. Entering the town of Twin Peaks. Join Ben and Annabel in their final Spooktober special, as they take on David Lynch’s 1992 psychological horror flick ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’. Acting as a prequel to the show of the same name, this standalone film follows 17 year old Twin Peaks resident Laura Palmer in the days leading up to her grizzly murder. How did she wind up dead, wrapped in plastic? And does David Bowie have to do with it? Grab a damn fine cup of coffee, a slice of cherry pie, and stream now for an...2024-10-221h 02
Sick! See You Next TuesdayI Know What You Did Last Summer (Spooktober 2024)It may officially be fall, but we’ll never forget what happened last summer! In this month’s third Spooktober episode, Ben and Annabel resume their horror marathon and revisit the iconic 90’s teen slasher ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (1997) - starring powerhouses Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr and Ryan Phillippe. What happens when you put 4 hot teens behind the wheel of a car on graduation night? Vehicular manslaughter and movie magic. Is this the masterpiece it was last summer? Or do we slash it to pieces upon a rewatch? Stream our full review now...2024-10-151h 17
Sick! See You Next TuesdayRepo! The Genetic Opera (Spooktober 2024)October’s only 2 weeks in, but spooky season’s in full swing! In today’s episode, Ben and Annabel continue on their spook-tober horror movie quest and bravely take on 2008’s underground cult classic ‘Repo! The Genetic Opera’. With teen star Alexa Vega at the helm, this horror rock opera is jam packed with graphic organ repossession, unironic songs about blood disease and appearances from world renowned socialite Paris Hilton. Does this sleeper hit have the makings of an underrated gem? Or are its stack of Razzies rightfully earned? Stream our full review now for answers!2024-10-081h 08
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Ring (Spooktober 2024)It’s time to crack open the candy corn and light those jack o’ lanterns, because spooky season is officially underway - and we’ve got a lot to say! As October begins, so too does Ben and Annabel’s venture to watch and review a different scary movie every week of this month, starting with 2002’s supernatural horror classic ‘The Ring’. What do Naomi Watts, unruly hair, horses, VHS tapes and Seattle, Washington all have in common? Urban legend says that when you find out, you’ll die in exactly one week. Do all of these make for top notch horror...2024-10-0152 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Perfect Couple (2024) ReviewGrab something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, because it’s wedding season in Nantucket and we’re all celebrating! This week, Ben and Annabel embark on a 6 episode journey as they deep dive into Netflix’s newest popular miniseries ‘The Perfect Couple’. On the eve of their wedding, the titular couple’s nuptials are disastrously overshadowed by a body washing to shore, making every member of the wedding party a suspect. Starring Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman, Tony award winner Liev Schreiber, beloved child star Dakota Fanning and daughter of Bono Eve Hewson, is this heavy hitting all...2024-09-1751 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Barbie Diaries: Princess and the PauperYou’re just like us and we’re just like you, because we’re all excited for today’s trip down memory lane! In this episode, Ben and Annabel return with the fourth instalment of their ‘Barbie Diaries’ series as they tackle beloved classic ‘Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper’ (2004). Does everyone’s favorite doll have the range to not only play a royal and a peasant, but also a blonde and a brunette? Will this childhood staple live up to its nostalgic hype? Stream now to abolish classism!2024-08-2753 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayHigh School Musical 2 AnniversaryLay out your towels imported from Turkey and dig in to your turkeys imported from Maine, because what time is it? Summer time! In this special sleepover edition, Ben and Annabel celebrate the 17th anniversary of a cinematic masterpiece that shaped both of their childhoods, beloved Disney classic ‘High School Musical 2’. Are an underage love triangle and homoerotic dance sequences enough to ensure this staple holds up upon a rewatch? Or is it time for us to go our own way? Stream our full review now and work this out with us!2024-08-201h 06
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Worst Movies of 2024 (so far)Get your tomatoes at the ready, because it’s time to heckle! In this week’s episode, Ben and Annabel remove their kid gloves and take film criticism quite literally as they pick apart their least favorite movies of 2024 so far. From horror fare ‘Night Swim’ to Netflix rom com ‘Irish Wish’, no genre is safe. But what films will rank the worst of all? Stream now to join the hate train and find out!2024-08-131h 01
Sick! See You Next TuesdayTheater Camp (2023) QuizGet out your streamers and pop some confetti, because it’s birthday season here at Sick! See You Next Tuesday and you’re all invited! To celebrate Annabel’s big day, we not only revisit one of her all time favorite movies musical comedy Theater Camp (2023), but put her alleged knowledge to the test in a comprehensive, no holds barred quiz. Is she as big a fan as she professes to be? Or will she be exposed as a fake theater kid? Stream now and play along with us!2024-08-0651 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Barbie Diaries: Swan LakePerfect those pirouettes and deepen your plies, because we’re taking another trip to Barbie’s ballet studio! In our third episode of the Barbie Diaries, Ben and Annabel tackle a blast from the past as they rewatch beloved ballet turned animated kid’s movie ‘Barbie of Swan Lake’ (2003). From an acutely sassy unicorn side kick to a Prince with a penchant for bestiality, this instalment has ample to offer. But does Barbie do justice to Tchaikovsky? Or should this have been her cinematic swan song? Stream now and find out if this makes it to first position.2024-07-3055 min
Sick! See You Next TuesdayUntil Dawn Fan-CastIn this week’s episode, Ben and Annabel once again cosplay as casting directors and manifest a star studded cast for Sony’s upcoming movie adaptation of interactive horror game ‘Until Dawn’ (2015). What Hollywood heavy hitters do we want to see fighting for their lives on Blackwood Mountain? Who can possibly fill the shoes of Hayden Panetierre and Academy Award winner Rami Malek? Stream now for our unfiltered rundown and detailed cast list. 2024-07-161h 13
Sick! See You Next TuesdayA Cinderella Story (Sleepover Edition)Rain has finally broken through this drought, because the wait for this week’s episode is over! In our special sleepover edition, Ben and Annabel spend a night in revisiting a movie formative to both of their childhoods - 2004’s cinematic masterpiece ‘A Cinderella Story’. The film stars teen movie veterans Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray as two anonymous online lovers from two vastly different tax brackets. Will their economic disparity be a dealbreaker once they discover each other’s identities? Is Jennifer Coolidge in the role of evil stepmother an appealing enough person to make this classic hold up up...2024-07-091h 09Sick! See You Next TuesdayFourth of July (2024)Dress in red, white and blue from head to toe and put your hand over your heart, because it’s time to pledge ultimate allegiance! To celebrate the Fourth of July, Ben and Annabel revisit the star studded cult classic ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ (2001). With everything from casual heroin use to a sentient can of vegetables, this movie feels like the perfect way to celebrate America’s birthday! Will the likes of powerhouses Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler and Elizabeth Banks be enough to win us over? Or was rewatching this critical and commercial failure a poor use of our n...2024-07-021h 12Sick! See You Next TuesdayThe Barbie Diaries: RapunzelBrush your hair, undress yourself everywhere, because we’re taking another trip to Barbieland! In our sophomore episode of the Barbie Diaries, we once again venture into the titular icon’s plastic and fantastic cinematic universe and tackle the nostalgic and beloved classic ‘Barbie as Rapunzel’ (2002). From redundant unruly tresses to audacious talking animal side kicks, is this film really as good as our childhood selves remember? Or in our old age, does the mouth on Penelope the dragon prove to be an unredeemable turn off? Stream now for our brutally honest deconstruction.2024-06-2552 minSick! See You Next TuesdayFather's Day (feat. Ben's Dad)It may feel like Groundhog day, because dad appreciation is here to stay! In our second Father’s Day instalment, we are joined this week by Ben’s dad to discuss and deconstruct one of his favorite films - you guessed it - 1993’s widely beloved classic ‘Groundhog Day’. The movie stars Bill Murray as curmudgeonly, self centred weather man Phil Connors, who in an inexplicable stroke of karmic retribution, is forced to live the film’s titular holiday over and over again until he changes his ways. Will the allure of Andie MacDowell be enough to break Phil’s narcissistic...2024-06-1858 minSick! See You Next TuesdayFather's Day (feat. Annabel's Dad)The mothers had their day, now it’s the fathers’s turn to play! In anticipation of Father’s Day, we’re joined this week by Annabel’s dad to discuss one of his all time film favorites, British cult classic ‘Withnail and I’ (1987). Starring Richard E Grant in his big screen debut, the film tracks two unemployed actors living in squalor who find themselves on an accidental holiday in the not-so idyllic English countryside. Jam packed with blindly horny gays and rampant alcoholism, this movie’s an answer to every hedonist’s prayers! But will it hold up under the scrutiny...2024-06-111h 00Sick! See You Next TuesdayPride MonthLet those rainbow flags fly, because it’s officially the gayest month of the year! To celebrate the beginning of Pride Month, Ben and Annabel spend this week’s episode revisiting the LGBT cult classic and coming of age satire ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ (1999). After her parents and friends suspect her to be a lesbian, the titular cheerleader played by Natasha Lyonne is sent to a conversion camp for sexually confused teens run by none other than director Cathy Moriarty and counsellor RuPaul. Has this movie earned its place in the queer cinematic canon? Or was its critical panning no...2024-06-041h 05Sick! See You Next TuesdayBack to Black (2024)They tried to make us watch this movie, and we said yes, yes, yes. Join us this week as we take a deep dive into Sam Taylor-Johnson’s highly controversial biopic ‘Back to Black’ about the life and career of the late Amy Winehouse. Did the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ director bring us a sensitive, nuanced and moving portrayal of a tortured artist battling her demons? Or was it as offensively tone deaf as internet critics claim and make us want to die a hundred times? Stream now to join the debate.2024-05-2856 minSick! See You Next TuesdayThe Barbie Diaries: The NutcrackerJourney with us to an all pink world, and join us we set sail on our venture into the Barbie Cinematic Universe! In this series premiere, Ben and Annabel start at the very beginning and tackle the first ever Barbie animated feature ‘Barbie in the Nutcracker’ (2001). From motion captured dancing by the New York City Ballet to a villainous rat voiced by legend Tim Curry, this movie boats an all star cast. Does it hold up upon a rewatch well into adulthood? Did Mattel’s stunt casting pay off? Stream now for answers. 2024-05-2155 minSick! See You Next TuesdayMother's Day (feat. Ben's Mom)Mama, can you hear me? Still reeling from Mother’s Day this weekend, we’re here to keep the celebration going! Today we’re joined by Ben’s mother Diane as we revisit one of her favorite movies - the 1983 musical classic ‘Yentl’. Starring legendary songstress Barbra Streisand as the titular Yentl, the film tracks the journey of an oppressed and unfulfilled woman from a Polish small town who disguises herself as a man in order to study the Jewish faith at a Yeshiva. Does this cross dressing romantic romp transcend generations? Is Yentl the She’s the Man of the 80’s? S...2024-05-141h 07Sick! See You Next TuesdayMother's Day (feat. Annabel's Mom)Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and we’re nothing if not doting children! To celebrate her special day, we’re joined by Annabel’s mother Donna as we revisit one of her all time favorite films ‘An Affair to Remember’ (1957) starring Hollywood legends Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Filled with light misogyny, heavy adultery and karmic paraplegia, this romance flick is the recipe for a timeless classic. Stream now for our multigenerational opinions!2024-05-071h 01Sick! See You Next TuesdayChallengers (2024)Grab your racquets and lace up your tennis shoes, because this week we’re taking on Luca Guadagnino’s newest steamy sports drama and viral talk of the the town ‘Challengers’! The film stars Emmy award winner Zendaya as former tennis champion Tashi Duncan - a woman with a fierce backhand who never takes her eye off the ball, and Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist as her two love interests. Does this on screen threesome serve up a rollicking tournament that has us on the edge of our seats? Will one of the two boys win the tiebreak and steal...2024-04-301h 04Sick! See You Next TuesdayIs Abigail (2024) the New Buffy?Lace up your pointe shoes and sharpen your fangs, because this week Ben and Annabel are taking on 2024 vampire horror comedy ‘Abigail’. The film stars Matilda’s Alisha Weir as the titular Abigail, a 12 year old ballet dancer kidnapped for ransom by six rag tag criminals (including Dan Stevens and up and coming scream queens Melissa Barrera and Kathryn Newton). However, things take a turn for the camp and gory when it’s revealed she may be undead. Does this newest vampire offering slay the game? Or has the genre been sucked dry? Stream now for a full run down. 2024-04-2352 minSick! See You Next TuesdayCivil War (2024)In this week’s episode, Ben and Annabel take on Alex Garland’s newest dystopian war film ‘Civil War’. Set in the near distant future, Civil War tracks a team of photo journalists - with Academy Award nominee Kirsten Dunst at the helm - who travel across a divided United States during a Second American Civil War. Does this highly anticipated A24 fare live up to the hype? Will a civil war break out on the pod? Tune in now to find out. 2024-04-1654 minSick! See You Next TuesdayOlivia Rodrigo's Film CareerDeck out in head to toe purple and grab a scoop of strawberry ice cream, because this week we’re celebrating the film career of pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo! Still riding the high of seeing her GUTS tour this weekend, Ben and Annabel go back to where it all began and deconstruct Olivia’s acting debut. Before she was an All American Bitch, Olivia was an American Girl in the 2015 classic ‘Grace Stirs Up Success’. Was this performance the highlight of her illustrious career, or did it get better the more she grew? Stream now to find out.2024-04-091h 04Sick! See You Next TuesdayFan-Casting The Sims MovieIn this week’s episode, Ben and Annabel try their hand at being co-casting directors and design their respective dream casts for the recently announced Sims movie. Produced by Margot Robbie, this upcoming game-to-film adaptation has the potential to be a critically acclaimed star studded affair. Who were our picks to play fan favourites Bella Goth and Eliza Pancakes? Which Oscar winners do we demand celebrity cameos from? Stream now to hear our full official cast list. 2024-04-021h 11Sick! See You Next TuesdayRevisiting: Sleepover (2004)Put on your PJ’s and grab some snacks, because you’re all invited to our sleepover! In this week’s episode, Ben and Annabel revisit the 2004 teen classic ‘Sleepover’ and throw a slumber party of their own. Jam packed with electric cars, frozen bras and blatant fatphobia, this movie’s got it all! But does it hold up 20 years down the line? RSVP and stream now to join the party and find out!2024-03-261h 09Sick! See You Next TuesdayA Formal Apology to Sydney SweeneyIn this apology episode, Ben and Annabel begin to right their wrongs and make amends with star of the screen Sydney Sweeney. After weeks of Sydney slander, they finally take the time to go through her career on a granular level and celebrate her iconic performances. From being a universal tour guide to struggling to make ends meet on Euphoria, there’s no hit on her resume we don’t cover. Take part in our love letter to everyone’s favorite valedictorian and stream now!2024-03-1952 minSick! See You Next Tuesday2024 OscarsRoll out the red carpet, because Hollywood’s night of nights has arrived and we’ve got a front row seat! Join us this week as we recap everything that went down at this year’s Oscars. From the big wins and crushing losses to Messi the dog’s show-stopping cameos, there’s nothing we don’t cover. Stream now for a no holds barred run down. 2024-03-121h 04Sick! See You Next TuesdayOscars 2024Roll out the red carpet, because Hollywood’s night of nights has arrived and we’ve got a front row seat! Join us this week as we recap everything that went down at this year’s Oscars. From the big wins and crushing losses to Messi the dog’s show-stopping cameos, there’s nothing we don’t cover. Stream now for a no holds barred run down. 2024-03-121h 04Sick! See You Next Tuesday2024 Oscars PredictionsIt’s less than a week out from the Oscar’s, and our manifestation powers are in full swing! In this episode, Ben and Annabel moonlight as Academy members and take a stab at predicting who’s going to take home the big awards this year at Hollywood’s night of nights. Stream now for the inside scoop and guess along with us. 2024-03-0553 minSick! See You Next TuesdayNepo Babies: Zoey DeutchIn this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into the widely debated legitimacy of Nepo Babies as we talk through the on-screen credits of Zoey Deutch. Child of actress Lea Thompson and producer Howard Deutch, Zoey’s been prolific in the industry for nearly 15 years. Join us on our filmography deep dive as we deconstruct her work from her most critically acclaimed role in Netflix original rom com ‘Set It Up’ (2018), to her film debut in family comedy ‘Mayor Cupcake’ (2011). Has her talent earned her a place in Hollywood on merit, or have her parents solely paved the way to h...2024-02-2749 minSick! See You Next TuesdayMadame WebThis week, we get topical and tackle Marvel’s most recent and controversial blockbuster ‘Madame Web’. Widely panned by critics and audiences alike, we dive deep and address everything from the mixed acting abilities to the bold editing choices. Has it rightfully earned its spot as the Internet’s newest punching bag, or is the hate unwarranted? Stream now to find out. 2024-02-2048 minSick! See You Next TuesdayValentine's Day 2024Love is in the air, and everywhere we look around it’s Hugh Grant! For their Valentine’s Day special, Ben and Annabel rewatch their favorite respective Golden Globe nominated rom coms ‘Notting Hill’ (1999) and ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’ (2001) - complete with girls standing in front of boys asking them to love them just as they are. Relive the classics with us and stream now for a perfect way to set the mood. 2024-02-1358 minSick! See You Next TuesdayRevisiting: St. Trinian'sIn Episode 5, Ben and Annabel take a stroll down memory lane and revisit mid 2000’s English classic ‘St Trinian’s’ (2007) and its less popular sequel ‘St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold’ (2009). From Colin Firth in a wet shirt to an elaborate art heist, this teen movie fare has it all. Be the best, screw the rest and stream now. 2024-02-0650 minSick! See You Next TuesdaySundance Film Festival 2024Get yourself all dolled up and dressed to the nines because this week, you’re our plus one to the 2024 Sundance Film festival! Take a sneak peak at three vastly different films that Sundance online had to offer - heart wrenching semi autobiographical coming of age drama ‘Suncoast’ (Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson), post-apocalyptic romance ‘Love Me’ (Kristen Stewart, Steven Yeun) and intersex artist River Gallo’s experimental debut thriller ‘Ponyboi’ (Dylan O’Brien, Victoria Pedretti, Murray Bartlett). Stream now for our in depth run downs and see which films are worth the watch. 2024-01-301h 07Sick! See You Next TuesdayMean Girls 2004 v. 2024On Tuesdays we wear pink! In this week’s episode, Ben and Annabel celebrate two decades of Mean Girls by watching the newest movie musical adaptation and comparing it to the original 2004 classic we all know and love. Will this iteration be able to satisfy both a cinephile and a theater nerd, or has it earned itself a place in our burn book? Stream now for answers. 2024-01-231h 03Sick! See You Next TuesdayGolden Globe Awards 2024The 2024 Golden Globes may have come and gone but we’ve only just begun talking about it. Tune in as we share our hot takes on all of the winners, the losers, the borderline offensive snubs and even the host himself. Nobody’s safe. 2024-01-161h 01Sick! See You Next TuesdayOur Top Movies of 2023In their first ever episode, co-hosts Ben and Annabel reflect on the sick cinematic year they’ve just left behind and respectively rank their top 5 movies of 2023. Are they in agreement about what comes out on top? Will their opinions clash hideously? Tune in to the only yearly recap worth listening to to find out.2024-01-0951 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieSchitt's CreekIn the penultimate episode, Annabel takes on Emmy award winning Canadian series 'Schitt's Creek'. Created by and starring Daniel and Eugene Levy, the show follows the Rose family's fall from grace as a privileged throng of quirky characters are forced to take up residence in the backwater town of Schitt's Creek. Will out of touch ex New Yorkers, small town America and claustrophobic motel rooms be a combo worthy of a glowing review? Stream now to find out.2021-12-1520 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieThe French DispatchThis week, Annabel tackles the first half of Wes Anderson's newest, long awaited zany comedy 'The French Dispatch'. Starring every actor currently working in Hollywood, this film revolves around three different vignettes detailing off-kilter, action packed articles previously published in titular magazine 'The French Dispatch', that have been hand picked to be featured in the publication's final edition upon editor Arthur Howitzer Jr.'s (Bill Murray's) sudden death. Will a meticulously quirky...2021-11-1717 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieOnly Murders in the BuildingThis week, Annabel goes head to head with the pilot of new Hulu original series 'Only Murders in the Building'. The show centres around three amateur crime Podcast enthusiasts Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), who form an unlikely sleuthing alliance when a man in their building is suddenly murdered and they decide to try and crack the case. Will a strange mash-up of icons, mild homicide and aggressive quirkiness be the trio of qualities worthy of a glowin...2021-11-1121 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieLast Night in SohoIn this week's podcast instalment, Annabel comes face to face with the first half of Edgar Wright's newest psychological horror film 'Last Night in Soho'. Set in the titular London nook, the movie centres around fashion student Ellie (Thomasin McKensize) whose dreams become plagued with visions of 1960's aspiring singer Sandy (Anya Taylor-Joy), a woman who used to live in her apartment. However, things take a turn for the potentially murderous when Sandy's life becomes darker and the lines be...2021-11-0416 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieSchmigadoon!In this week's episode, musical theatre fangirl Annabel takes on the pilot of Apple TV+ musical comedy series 'Schmigadoon!'. The show revolves around rocky couple Melissa (Cecily Strong) and Josh (Keegan Michael Key), who one day accidentally get trapped in the zany, hyper-colour town of 'Schmigadoon!' whose residents are seemingly plucked straight from a Golden Age musical. Will a daunting amount of Broadway stars, spontaneous, partially ironic corny musical numbers and 20th century repress...2021-10-2722 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieDear Evan HansenIn this week's episode, host and musical theatre fanatic Annabel tackles the first half of the movie adaptation of Tony Award winner 'Dear Evan Hansen'. Starring 27 year old Ben Platt as the 17 year old titular character, the movie surrounds anxiety ridden Evan Hansen getting caught up in a web of lies as he grows close with the family of ex classmate Connor Murphy who recently committed suicide, under the pretence that the two were secret best friends. Will controversial casting, complete mo...2021-10-2120 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieiCarly (2021)Resident judgemental host Annabel returns to come face to face with the Paramount + revival of Nickeldeon hit tween show 'iCarly'. Lead by former child star Miranda Cosgrove, this new iteration of the hit classic tracks Carly Shay as she chooses to once again reboot her web series at the ripe old age of 26. Will the combination of grown adults acting like they're straight up 15 year olds and an inorganic infusion of woke edginess be enough to earn a glowing review, or will the novelty of nost...2021-10-1326 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieThe Suicide SquadThis week Annabel goes up against DC's newest blockbuster 'The Suicide Squad'. Acting as a reimagination of the universally hated 'Suicide Squad' with new director James Gunn at the helm, 'The Suicide Squad' centres around a group of partially rehabilitated villains forced to work together in the fight for justice in exchange for reduced prison sentences. Will DC's choice to regurgitate its own content and jam pack it with cartoonish violence, dad jokes and an all star cast have what it takes...2021-10-0625 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieNine Perfect StrangersOur resident reviewer Annabel returns in this season 3 premiere to take on the pilot of Hulu's newest Liane Moriarty adaptation 'Nine Perfect Strangers'. Starring Nicole Kidman as Russian retreat leader Masha, the show tracks nine incredibly wealthy LA residents looking to aid their first world problems at wellness centre 'Tranquilum' - a self indulgent pity party that is more insidious than it first appears. Will an all star cast, questionable accent work and exploitative, potentially drug i...2021-09-2923 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieBlack WidowIn the season 2 finale, host Annabel dares to take on the first half of Marvel's newest mega blockbuster 'Black Widow'. Starring Oscar noms Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh as estranged pseudo sisters Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova, these feuding heroes put aside their differences and team up to take down the ringleader of an exploitative and corrupt female spy training facility called the 'Red Room' and ultimately save the world. Will this action packed fare filled with hammy Russian...2021-07-2223 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieHigh School Musical: The Musical - The SeriesIn season 2's penultimate episode, Annabel and her mother candidly deconstruct the pilot of the Disney plus original show 'High School Musical: The Musical - The Series'. Set at the high school where High School Musical was originally filmed in a strangely meta universe in which the franchise exists, this show tracks East High's fall stage production of the aforementioned cult classic all the way from auditions to opening night. Will this intensely self referential mockumentary jam pack...2021-07-1529 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieInsideIn today's episode, host Annabel slightly deviates from her typical analytical fare and reviews the first half of content creator Bo Burnham's Netflix special. Written, performed and edited in quarantine entirely within the confined and very claustrophobic space of Bo's cluttered apartment, this special combines a number of art forms including song, stand up comedy and meta-commentary to create a form and genre defying 90 minute journey guaranteed to leave you feeling empty and directionless....2021-07-0826 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachiePanicIn episode 7, host Annabel takes on the pilot of Amazon Prime's newest YA original series 'Panic'. Starring a cast of relative unknowns, the show surrounds a group of fresh Texan high school graduates participating in dangerous and potentially life threatening challenges for a grand prize of $50,000. Will Jack Nicholson's son, toxic small town America and the prospect of teenage death be enough to lure our resident millennial? Stream the review now to find out.2021-07-0121 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieCruellaIn this week's episode, resident commentator Annabel deconstructs the first half of Disney's newest live action prequel 'Cruella' starring Academy Award winner Emma Stone in the titular role. Acting as an origin story for 101 Dalmatians' notorious villain Cruella de Vil, the movie follows recently orphaned Estella's journey from street urchin to assistant fashion designer working underneath haute couture icon the Baroness (portrayed by the equally iconic Emma Thompson). However, this rags to ...2021-06-2420 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieMare of EasttownAlongside her father, millennial host Annabel tackles the pilot of HBO limited crime series 'Mare of Easttown'. Starring academy award winner Kate Winslet as police investigator Mare Sheehan, this show revolves around the brutal murder of a 16 year old single mother in an always overcast Pennsylvanian neighbourhood. Will the interpersonal lives of toxic residents in small town America and ongoing mystery be a combo worthy of winning over this multigenerational, analytical duo? Stream our revi...2021-06-1731 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieStar WarsIn Episode 4, special guest/George Lucas mega fan Francesca Cooper and host/Star Wars neophyte Annabel McConnachie take on the first half of the 1977 cult classic 'Star Wars: Episode IV (A New Hope)'. Starring legends Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill, this epic space opera tells the tale of an intergalactic civil war between the Rebels and the Galactic Empire. Has this 70's gem jam packed with overly talkative androids, high stakes angst, metrosexual form fitting plastic and horre...2021-06-0933 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieNomadlandThis week, resident millennial commentator Annabel bravely takes on the first half of 2021 Best Picture Academy Award winner 'Nomadland'. Starring three time Oscar winner Francis McDormand, this partially fictional quasi bio-pic details the struggles of houseless nomad Fern, who travels around the country solo after being displaced as a result of the Great Recession. Is this slow moving tale of poverty, pain and loss an unexpected riot, or is it as completely and utterly depressing as it soun...2021-06-0323 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieSearch PartyResident reviewer and long time fan Annabel joins special guest and 'Search Party' novice Ellen McFadden to review the pilot episode of the TBS/HBO Max original series. Starring Alia Shawkat, this satirical dark comedy mystery surrounds four New York based millennial narcissists forced to tackle relationship drama, boozy brunches and the mysterious disappearance of ex college classmate Chantal Witherbottom. Will this eclectic mix be a recipe worthy of impressing these two reviewers? Stream no...2021-05-2627 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieGinny & GeorgiaIn the season 2 premiere of 'Cinema at First Sight', millennial host Annabel takes on the pilot of Netflix's controversial teen dramedy 'Ginny & Georgia'. Centring around responsible 15 year old Ginny and her wildly impulsive mother Georgia, this untraditional 'Gilmore Girls'-esque duo navigate the quaint town of Wellsbury, New England with mixed success. Will the thrilling combo of self indulgent teen angst, love triangles, cold blooded murder and a Southern twang be enough to pique my i...2021-05-2026 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieI Care a LotIn the season 1 finale, host Annabel McConnachie takes on the first half of critically acclaimed black comedy thriller 'I Care a Lot', starring Golden Globe winner Rosamund Pike. Centring around scammer Marla Grayson whose game is falsely taking guardianship over wealthy elders and absolutely bleeding them dry, drama ensues when her most recent target just so happens to be the mother of a crime lord. Is this chaotic storm of fraud, organised crime and unapologetic feminism a match made ...2021-03-1018 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieWandaVisionJoin millennial Marvel neophyte Annabel and special guest star/MCU expert Ben Thomas as they endeavour to review the pilot of the new Disney+ miniseries 'WandaVision'. Starring Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda/Scarlett Witch and Paul Bettany as Vision, this show transports two superheroes into an idyllic, suburban 1950's sitcom jam-packed with canned laughter and rampant sexism. Does this loving, black and white parody work, or is too far out of Marvel's typical action packed comfort zone to escape o...2021-03-0331 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieThe Flight AttendantIn this week's podcast instalment, judgemental millennial Annabel returns to analyse and deconstruct the pilot of HBO Max's new Golden Globe nominated comedy-drama 'The Flight Attendant'. Starring Kaley Cuoco as the titular flight attendant Cassandra Bowden, this series has it all from murder and intrigue to one night stands and never-ending Vodka. Does this eclectic mix of ingredients satisfy this particular reviewer's televisual cravings? Stream now to find out.2021-02-2417 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieMidsommarIn this week's episode, resident reviewer Annabel and special guest star/horror movie buff Renee Halse take on the first half of Ari Aster's 2019 experimental folk horror film 'Midsommar'. Starring academy award nominee Florence Pugh, this movie has everything from copious hallucinogens to mandatory euthanasia, all set against the picturesque backdrop of rural Sweden. But will this ambitious and unsettling combo earn a glowing review from first time viewer Annabel, or hold up in Renee's rewat...2021-02-1831 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieThe WildsIn Episode 6, Annabel comprehensively deconstructs every inch of the pilot of Amazon Prime original series 'The Wilds'. Starring Rachel Griffiths and a raft of young up-and-coming talent, the show serves audiences a female driven millennial take on 'Lord of the Flies' as it centres around a group of teenage girls stranded on a deserted island after a not so accidental plane crash. Is this low-key dystopic survival drama as derivative as it may seem or does its fresh take give it its own legs ...2021-02-1123 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieEnola HolmesHost/self appointed millennial representative Annabel returns with special guest star - her mother (Donna Hayward) - to deconstruct the first half of Netflix's attempt to seamlessly weave itself into the Sherlock canon. Starring Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock Holmes' unconventional and highly academic sister Enola, this YA mystery promises to pack a punch with appearances from Helena Bonham-Carter, Sam Claflin, Henry Cavil and Fiona Shaw. However, does this all star cast do Arthur Conan Doyle...2021-02-0422 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieMusicResident judgemental millennial Annabel returns to tackle the first half of Sia's controversial directorial debut 'Music'. Starring neurotypical reality TV star and 'Dance Moms' alum Maddie Ziegler as Music - a young girl living with severe autism - this movie has been touted by the Sydney Morning Herald as a "baffling tone deaf fiasco". Can the addition of Kate Hudson and Leslie Odom Jr in supporting roles or elaborate fantasy musical interludes set to songs from Sia's new album save t...2021-01-2814 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieThe Queen's GambitOpinionated millennial Annabel and this week's special guest reviewer - her father (Alastair McConnachie) - take on the pilot of the new Netflix original coming-of-age period drama 'The Queen's Gambit'. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and a copious amount of hallucinogenic drugs, the series centres around up and coming orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon competing in competitive tournaments against the aggressively sexist backdrop of 1960's caucasian privilege. Are hardcore drugs and second-wav...2021-01-2125 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieWonder Woman 1984Resident reviewer Annabel is back and more opinionated than ever and she sets out to critique the first half of the newest DC instalment 'Wonder Woman 1984'. Director Patty Jenkins pulls out all the stops in this kitschy action packed blockbuster starring Hollywood heavy weights Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig and Chris Pine. But did it do enough to earn itself a glowing review? Listen to find out. WARNING: Detailed spoilers ensue.2021-01-1416 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieGleeIn this first episode of Season 1, resident opinionated millennial Annabel reviews the pilot episode of Ryan Murphy's 2009 hit Fox show 'Glee'. From song and dance to low level drug possession and problematic depictions of disability, this episode has it all. But will it fare well under Annabel's unapologetic scrutiny? Listen to find out.2021-01-0728 min
Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachieCinema at First Sight (Trailer)A glimpse at what's to come on this season of 'Cinema at First Sight' with your host Annabel McConnachie. A deconstruction of millennial cinematic first impressions coming Thursday the 7th of January on Apple and Spotify.2021-01-0401 min