🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Join the lively banter with Owen, our sharp-witted guest famed for his video essays, as we tackle everything from cinematic trends to the celestial charm of 'Good Omens'. Revel in our spirited discussion on 'Challengers' and laugh along as we dissect the pesky world of online spoilers. Not one to shy away from controversy, we question the true...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Join us on a whirlwind adventure through the cinematic and televised landscapes of Doctor Who and Star Wars with Harbo Wholmes aka Harvey, our esteemed guest and Doctor Who connoisseur. Together, we embark on an exploration of these timeless franchises as they make bold leaps into new realms—Doctor Who's transformative journey under co-production,...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐Joining me this week is the perceptive and quick-witted Aprille, editorial head of Off Colour, and a critic with a fresh viewpoint on everything from horror flicks to the ethical dilemmas in biopics. We kick off with a vibrant chat about the much-anticipated Bob Marley 'One Love' biopic. April, a comic book aficionado, also sheds light on the shakeup...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Ever wondered how Hollywood juggles delicate socio-political issues with the glitz and glamour of the silver screen? Join me as we navigate these choppy waters alongside TikTok's insightful movie maven, Alta's Oyster. We'll dissect Sydney Sweeney's bone-chilling performance in "Immaculate," her foray into horror that doubles as a production debut,...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Join us this week as we welcome the incredible Amanda, also known as Hoots from YouTube, for an engaging discussion on the film "Poor Things" and its exploration of the "Born Sexy Yesterday" trope. Listen in as we analyze whether the movie reinforces or challenges this narrative device and consider the impact of Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me Now" on...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Join the conversation with the refreshingly candid Mr. Rogers, a voice that resonates across TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube, who graces our podcast with his keen insights and anime expertise. Our dialogue traverses the ever-changing landscape of TikTok, unpacks Amanda Seales' outspokenness in an industry shrouded in opacity, and ponders Issa Rae's...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Join us this week as we welcome back the ever-entertaining Twitch streamer, Taco Bob, who's on the cusp of a major follower milestone. Listen in as we kick things off with a nostalgic trip through the anime world, sharing laughs over "Sergeant Frog" and discussing the explosive popularity of "Jujutsu Kaisen." We also tackle Zack Snyder's latest...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Join us this week on "I've Been Meaning to Watch That" as we engage with the remarkable Jean, a renowned media critic and writer, in a lively discussion about the intricate tapestry of anime culture and the nuanced world of television and film. We pay our respects to the late Akira Toriyama and his monumental work with "Dragon Ball," which shaped...

Join us this week as we welcome the incredible TikTok sensation, Big Teezus, to shine a light on the poignant Netflix miniseries "Maid" and its unflinching portrayal of domestic violence. Our Media Mania segment kicks off with a celebration of Victoria Monet's Grammy wins, illustrating her rise from a renowned songwriter to a powerhouse artist in her own right. As we navigate the main discussion, we unpack the complexities that victims of abuse face, from cyclical employment and daycare...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Joining us in the studio, TikTok sensation Marmar lends her sharp eye for TV and movie media analysis, especially when it comes to the representation of Asian identities. We unwrap the layered narratives of Netflix's "The Brother's Son" and Disney Plus's "American Born Chinese," discussing their cultural impact and the importance of nuanced...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Join us this week on "I've Been Meaning to Watch That," where we sit down with the insightful crew from Serious Film People to unpack the 2024 Oscar nominations. Together, we explore the highs and lows, from unexpected snubs to exhilarating predictions for who will take home the gold. But that's just the tip of the iceberg; we also dive into the...

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch Join the conversation with Alexa, our pop culture savant, as we examine the sweeping influence of Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" across its various adaptations. This week, we peel back the curtain on the struggle between artistic integrity and Hollywood's profit engine, illuminated by Issa Rae's raw insights. From the classic Spielberg film to the anticipated 2023 remake, we ponder the adaptations' fidelity to the source material and...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Have you ever sat through a film that left you with more questions than answers? That's the kind of rich, complex, and sometimes frustrating cinematic landscape we're unraveling in our latest episode. We kick things off by revisiting the most impactful conversations from the last year, celebrating the art of storytelling with a nod to the horror...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 Could "Mean Girls" on Broadway and the silver screen truly capture the razor-sharp wit of high school's social battlegrounds? Josh Bradley from Series Film People and I chew over the adaptation's rollercoaster, dissecting the intricacies of transforming the film's humor and heart from screenplay to stage notes, then back to the camera’s lens. As we...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 🎧 Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BlujpgBvx8jt1iPiBSIh7 Join us this week as we navigate the turbulent waters of intense survival shows with lifestyle content creator and writer Ama. We tackle the psychological and social intricacies of "Yellowjackets" and "The Wilds," analyzing the merits and downfalls of their...

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. Join us this week as we welcome back the always insightful Sushi for a lively round-up of the cinematic scene. We're flipping the script and not only highlighting our top movie picks from the past year but also spilling the tea on those that missed the mark. From the directorial debut of Jake Johnson in the thrilling "Self Reliance" to the nuanced conversation sparked by "American Fiction," we're covering all bases. Tune in for a...

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 🎧 Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BlujpgBvx8jt1iPiBSIh7 Happy New Year, everyone! Listen in as we welcome the start of 2024 with a bang in our latest podcast installment. I'm thrilled to have Tristan, the esteemed film critic and writer from Geek Vibes Nation, back with us as we reflect on the highs and lows of TV...

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. Welcome back to "I've Been Meaning to Watch That," where every week brings a fresh perspective on the entertainment scene. Join me, your host Monica, and my returning guest John as we share our fervent anticipation for 2024's most exciting entertainment projects. From the "The Color Purple" remake buzz to Taraji P. Henson's candid discussions on fair compensation, this episode is packed with insights on the industry's highs and lows....

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. The holiday spirit arrives with a twinkle and a touch of nostalgia as Derek Gale, affectionately known as Dare Bear, joins me for a sleigh ride through the wonderland of Christmas TV specials. From the heartwarming moments of "The Office" to the timey-wimey traditions of "Doctor Who," we unpack the episodes that have us decking the halls and cringing when our favorite shows vanish from streaming services. Remember the time you had to...

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. Welcome to our insightful discussion about the world of television! In this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Jocelyn, as we dive deep into the intriguing Hulu show, "Black Cake," based on a novel of the same name. - We kick off the episode discussing the recent end of the writer's strike and its impact on Hollywood, especially focusing on the cancellation of shows helmed by black creators or actors (0:00:09). We voice our...

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch Can a blockbuster superhero flick also double as a heartwarming Christmas movie? Does the departure of a series director signify a potential shift in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's narrative trajectory? Prepare to unearth the answers as we welcome back our esteemed guests, Loretto and Lonnie, for an intellectual feast of lively debates and candid discussions! We begin by challenging the conventional definitions of Christmas movies, as...

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. Join us on this enlightening episode as we're joined by our multifaceted guest, Elliot Sang, known for his engaging YouTube videos and his talent as a writer and musician. Our conversation kicks off with a thorough analysis of father-child dynamics in films, spotlighting two notable movies, "A Sun" and "Aftersun." We also take a moment to indulge in some entertainment news, sharing our excitement, and yes, a little nervousness, for the...

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. Listen in as we welcome the brilliant Nicole Eva, also known as Evasive, for a lively discussion about the manic pixie dream girl trope in film and TV. With her keen eye for movie analysis, we examine this problematic trope, its harmful effects, and its prevalence in the media. Amidst our discourse, we touch on recent controversies in the entertainment industry, such as a questionable joke on SNL, the show's toxic work environment, and...

Join us in this podcast episode as we explore the world of horror films, their social implications, and the vital role women play within this genre. Our special guest, Ellen, an expert in film studies with a special interest in horror films, takes us on an intriguing journey through the evolution of horror and its multifaceted narratives. From discussing the recent SAG-AFTRA actress strike and its impact on the industry to a thorough analysis of Sofia Coppola's film Priscilla and the rise of...