Dear Movies, I Love You
Stitcher Podcasts
Movies aren't just something we watch—they're something we fall for. Dear Movies, I Love You is a podcast that treats cinema like that high school crush you never got over. Join hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O'Brien as they embrace the joy of movie culture. They discuss the kind of history, nuance and criticism that serious film fans crave. Come for the fresh, unpretentious takes on your favorite blockbusters and stay for the art-house deep cuts that you maybe haven’t heard of (and certainly can’t pronounce). Follow Dear Movies, I Love You on Instagram @dearmoviesiloveyou. Dear Movies, I Love You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
Stitcher Podcasts
Description:
Movies aren't just something we watch—they're something we fall for. Dear Movies, I Love You is a podcast that treats cinema like that high school crush you never got over. Join hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O'Brien as they embrace the joy of movie culture. They discuss the kind of history, nuance and criticism that serious film fans crave. Come for the fresh, unpretentious takes on your favorite blockbusters and stay for the art-house deep cuts that you maybe haven’t heard of (and certainly can’t pronounce). Follow Dear Movies, I Love You on Instagram @dearmoviesiloveyou. Dear Movies, I Love You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Language:
English
Episodes
Predator (1987)! Plus, Vera Drew!
11/11/2025
On this week’s muscular episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey dissect (and re-enact) the pivotal eighties action movie, PREDATOR (1987). Plus, for ‘My Area of Expertise,’ our hosts are joined by the incredible filmmaker behind THE PEOPLE'S JOKER (2022), Vera Drew. She’s on the show to discuss her area of expertise - the film archetype, "The Woman With No Name."
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Duration:01:39:42
PTA and One Battle After Another (2025)
11/4/2025
On this week’s revolutionary episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey chat about one of the biggest movies of the year, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025). Plus, they dissect the oeuvre of Paul Thomas Anderson as well as Millie and Casey’s own personal attachment to the director.
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Duration:01:32:55
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)! Plus, Johnny Pemberton!
10/28/2025
On this week’s metallic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey finish up Spooky Month with a truly bizarre and disturbing movie, the bona fide “shit head” classic - TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989). Plus, the wonderful Johnny Pemberton (Fallout, Superstore) joins the show for the segment, ‘My Area of Expertise,’ where he discusses the fascinating practice of “using non-actors with actors.”
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Duration:01:43:13
Hellraiser (1987)
10/21/2025
On this week’s pleasurable episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Spooky Month continues as Millie and Casey cover all of the ins and outs of the horror classic HELLRAISER (1987). Plus, they answer some listener emails in their Film Advice segment.
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Duration:01:34:58
Jennifer's Body (2009)! Plus, James Urbaniak on My Man Godfrey (1936)!
10/14/2025
On this week’s bloody episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey cover the cult classic JENNIFER'S BODY (2009). Plus, the incredible James Urbaniak joins the show for ‘My Area of Expertise’ where he talks about the classic MY MAN GODFREY (1936).
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Duration:01:40:08
A24 & Midsommar (2019)
10/7/2025
It’s the first installment in their “Spooky Month” series! On this week’s elevated episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey scrutinize the overall vibe of A24 movies, as well as discuss the totemic MIDSOMMAR (2019).
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Duration:01:21:15
Obsessed Fans & The King of Comedy (1982)
9/30/2025
On this week’s obsessive episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss fan culture and the Martin Scorsese masterpiece THE KING OF COMEDY (1982). Plus, our hosts tackle some of society’s greatest quandaries in another installment of ‘Film Etiquette.’
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Duration:01:11:42
Rock Docs & DIG! XX (2024)! Plus, Craig Calcaterra!
9/23/2025
On this week’s rockin’ episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey talk all about DIG! XX (2024), the redux version of the influential 2004 rock doc. Plus, they chat with the man behind the daily Cup of Coffee baseball newsletter, Craig Calcaterra, about his movie area of expertise - actors portraying athletes.
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Duration:01:48:56
Lino Brocka & Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
9/16/2025
On this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Casey begins the show by discussing his connection to the recent tragedy at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis. After that, he and Millie discuss Filipino cinema, the work of director Lino Brocka, and the film many consider the greatest Filipino movie of all time, MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT (1975).
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Duration:01:34:59
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)! Plus, ‘What Went Wrong’ Hosts Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett!
9/9/2025
On this week’s demonic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the juggernaut film, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (2025). As a matter of precaution, Casey’s Mom, Sandra O’Brien, blesses the podcast at the top of the show to ensure that the Annabelle doll will not wreak havoc upon it. Plus, the hosts of the wonderful movie podcast ‘What Went Wrong,’ Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett, join Millie and Casey to talk about the making of a few movies where things did not go right.
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Duration:02:03:47
U.C.U (Usher Cinematic Universe) & She's All That (1999)! Plus, Film Critic Katie Walsh
8/26/2025
On this week’s very popular episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey explore the U.C.U (Usher Cinematic Universe) by way of the classic film, SHE'S ALL THAT (1999). Plus, the magnificent Katie Walsh joins our hosts for the segment My Area of Expertise to discuss “Unhappy Rich People on Vacation” movies.
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Duration:01:53:26
David Cronenberg & The Shrouds (2024)
8/19/2025
On this week’s fleshy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey explore the intoxicating and disgusting world of David Cronenberg and his latest film, THE SHROUDS (2024). Plus, Casey quizzes Millie on her Cronenberg film knowledge.
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Duration:01:33:34
Summer Blockbusters & Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
8/12/2025
On this week’s humongous episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey dissect the concept of the summer blockbuster and discuss the latest entry into the JURASSIC PARK franchise, JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH (2025). Plus, our hosts also take some time to define proper movie theater etiquette.
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Duration:01:37:42
Jackass Number Two (2006)! Plus, Film Critic Caden Mark Gardner!
8/5/2025
On this week’s dangerous episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey plunge into the wild world of Jackass and discuss the pivotal film JACKASS NUMBER TWO (2006). Plus, they are joined by film critic and author Caden Mark Gardner for ‘My Area of Expertise’ to discuss the representation of 1950’s diner aesthetic in film.
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Duration:01:41:27
Materialists (2025)
7/29/2025
On this week’s flirty episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the state of modern dating and review the new Celine Song film MATERIALISTS (2025). Plus, they read some letters from listeners who graciously reveal their very own ‘Film Regrets.’
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Duration:01:30:24
Showgirls (1995)! Plus, TCM’s Alicia Malone!
7/22/2025
On this week’s tantalizing episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey strip down and bare all to talk about the essential 1995 classic SHOWGIRLS. Plus, TCM’s Alicia Malone joins the hosts for their segment ‘My Area of Expertise’ to talk about her area of expertise, “Actors Drinking From Empty Coffee Cups.”
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Duration:01:56:15
VHS Classics
7/15/2025
On this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey take a stroll down the proverbial video store aisle and discuss their love and appreciation for all things VHS. Plus, our benevolent hosts extend a hand to their listeners and answer some of their questions for the segment, Film Advice.
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Duration:01:36:00
Alan Rudolph & Remember My Name (1978)
7/8/2025
On this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the films of Alan Rudolph and his masterpiece REMEMBER MY NAME (1978). Plus, Millie has a fascinating conversation with the director himself, Alan Rudolph, at a recent screening at the Plaza Theater in Atlanta, recorded on April 10, 2025.
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Duration:01:30:19
Nineties Camp Movies & Heavyweights (1995)
6/24/2025
On this week’s outdoorsy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss nineties camp movies and the 1995 “classic” HEAVYWEIGHTS. Plus, our hosts bear their souls and confess their “Film Regrets.”
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Duration:01:31:01
Southern Gothic & Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
6/17/2025
On this week’s sultry episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss Southern Gothic films and the superb CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (1958). Plus, our fearless duo offers their sage wisdom in their “Film Advice” segment.
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Duration:01:22:01