Eric and Josh are back to yappin’. In this episode, Eric and Josh set out to discuss The Penguin limited series streaming on MAX and Dune: Prophecy, also streaming on MAX. Instead, they went on every side quest possible and discussed everything from Spooky Season recapping to Eric writing speeches to $37 smoothies to small plot movies. The episode also touches on the joys and emotional weight of movies like 'Perfect Days' and 'A Real Pain,' alongside the influence of actors turned directors like Jesse Eisenberg. They end up discussing The Penguin and Dune: Prophecy. For like 5 minutes. Too Long; Didn’t Listen: Watch The Penguin right now. Dune: Prophecy, the is jury is out. New episodes on Sundays. Tune in with us. 00:00 Popcorn Problems and Smoothie Stories 02:33 Spooky Season Recap 05:04 Horror Movie Highlights 13:37 Small Plot Movies 29:02 Directors Who Started Late 34:42 Reflecting on Success and Authenticity 35:00 Extra Eric 42:24 Public Speaking 49:37 Critiquing Movies with Empathy 54:15 Dune Prophecy 01:01:20 Upcoming Movie Releases and Final Thoughts Links from this episode: Smile 2 (2024)—Theaters Black Christmas (1974)—Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi Strange Darling (2023)—VOD The Substance (2024)—MUBI, VOD Thelma (2024)—Hulu The Menu (2022)—VOD, Hulu Premium Red One (2024)—Theaters Smile (2022)—HULU, Paramount+ TRAP (2024)—MAX Fright Night (2011)—Hulu The Penguin (2024)—MAX Ready or Not (2019)—Hulu Perfect Days (2023)—Hulu Conclave (2024)—Theaters Anora (2024)—Theaters Aftersun (2022)—Netflix Cha Cha Real Smooth(2022)—Apple TV What We Do in the Shadows (2019-2024)—Hulu Hunt for the Wilderpeople(2016)—Philo, Pluto TV, Crackle, VOD JoJo Rabbit (2019)—Hulu Premium, VOD The Village (2004)—VOD The Squid and the Whale (2005)—Netflix The Meyorwitz Stories (2017)—Netflix Dune: Prophecy (2024)—MAX Make Something Cool with Alex Sugg | Storytelling, Judging Your Past Work, and Finding Your Creative Voice w/ Ryan Booth (#089) https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eZPgDOiwpsjoDp3KRouML?si=56fefe8bf6bc457d First Newsletter: https://www.sweetandcondensed.com/p/sweet-and-condensed-dune-part-two Stitch Perfect Short Film by Josh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwHCAIX-_Ew Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! YouTube: @SweetAndCondensed Instagram: ⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter: @justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @NewMexicoDrew Letterboxd: @NewMexicoDrew ⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kellyharrison The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.