Dear Movies, I Love You
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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...
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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
The Oscars! Plus, Paul Rust!
3/10/2026
On this week’s award-winning episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey chat about all things Oscars - predictions, snubs, bizarre nominations, and more! Plus, the wonderful Paul Rust joins the show to talk about his “Area of Expertise” - John Hughes movies!
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Duration:01:44:20
AI and Her (2013)
3/3/2026
On this week’s artificial episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie is introduced to the AI version of Casey, which she prefers over the real Casey. Afterwards, the real Casey and Millie discuss the work of Spike Jonze, AI’s place in human romance, and the masterpiece, HER (2013).
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Duration:01:48:03
John Carpenter and The Thing (1982)! Plus, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner!
2/24/2026
On this week’s cold episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the films of John Carpenter and his masterpiece, THE THING (1982). Plus, the wonderful Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins the hosts for “My Area of Expertise” to discuss movies that include “Women driven to madness by an unkind or apathetic society.”
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Duration:01:53:44
Sorry to Bother You (2018)
2/17/2026
On this week’s apologetic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, in honor of Black History Month, Millie and Casey discuss the recent classic, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (2018). Plus, the hosts comb through some wonderful email questions, including, “What is your perspective on finishing a movie even if you're not feeling it?”
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Duration:01:18:12
Burt Reynolds, The Super Bowl, and The Longest Yard (1974)
2/10/2026
On this week’s manly episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, in honor of the Super Bowl, Millie and Casey discuss the pigskin classic, THE LONGEST YARD (1974). Millie gives an impassioned declaration of love for the great Burt Reynolds. Plus, the hosts answer a slew of voicemail questions.
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Duration:01:33:47
No Other Choice (2025)! Plus, Micro Budget Writer/ Director Morgan Evans
2/3/2026
On this week’s killer episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the brand new Park Chan-wook movie, NO OTHER CHOICE (2025). Plus, they’re joined by Morgan Evans, the fantastic writer/ director of the new mockumentary, MICRO BUDGET. He's on the show to talk about his “area of expertise,” Linda Fiorentino and THE LAST SEDUCTION (1994).
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Duration:01:51:54
Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2004)
1/27/2026
On this week’s interdimensional episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey go back in time to talk about the cult classic, DONNIE DARKO: DIRECTOR'S CUT (2004). Plus, another installment of ‘Gripes, Gropes, and ‘Grets’ which includes a certified grope (with permission) of the actor John Carroll Lynch.
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Duration:01:38:56
Referential Films & How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)! Plus, Screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin!
1/20/2026
On this week’s steamy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey try to get their proverbial groove back by discussing the 1998 classic, How Stella Got Her Groove Back. They also dissect the concept of “referential films” (ie, movies whose titles become a shorthand for a concept). Plus, the screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin (Cobweb, Texas Chainsaw Massacre) joins the show to talk about his “Area of Expertise” - Fake movies in movies.
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Duration:02:03:20
Bleak Week 2026: Come and See (1985)
1/13/2026
On this week’s depressing episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey celebrate “Bleak Week” by watching one of the darkest war movies of all time, COME AND SEE (1985). To add to the fun, Millie constructs a game similar to Mad Libs called “Sad Libs,” where she and Casey try to assemble the trailer for the saddest movie of all time.
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Duration:01:18:18
Dry January Part II & Withnail and I (1987)
1/6/2026
On this week’s theatrical episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey return to their “Dry January” theme with their conversation about the iconic drunk movie, WITHNAIL AND I (1987). Plus, more ‘Film Advice,” including a question about disagreeing with movie critics.
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Duration:01:31:46
Flashback: Manic Pixie Dream Girls & Garden State (2004)
12/30/2025
Flashback to the 2nd episode of the podcast! In this episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey share the latest entries in their Film Diary before diving into Garden State (2004), one of the defining films of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl era. Plus, a Sensitive Boy movie quiz and fresh Employee Picks.
Originally Aired: February 4th, 2025
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Duration:01:14:31
Millie & Casey Were on My Favorite Murder!
12/23/2025
Millie and Casey talk to Karen and Georgia from My Favorite Murder about the movies that made them, film recommendations for budding cinephiles and more.
Episode originally aired on My Favorite Murder on January 23, 2025.
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Duration:00:53:00
Christmas Movie Bonanza with Alonso Duralde
12/16/2025
On this week’s festive episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey are joined by film critic, podcaster, and author of ‘Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas,’ Alonso Duralde. Alonso is a certified Christmas movie expert, and Millie and Casey discuss everything in the genre from Hallmark to Hollywood classics - no yuletide stone goes unturned!
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Duration:01:16:00
Best of 2025! Plus, Cartoonist Mimi Pond!
12/9/2025
On this week’s contemplative episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the very best of 2025. They talk about their favorite movies of the year, trends, their favorite first-time watches, and predictions for 2026. Plus, they are joined by the magnificent cartoonist Mimi Pond to talk about her new book ‘Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me’ and her “Area of Expertise” - British film circa World War II.
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Duration:01:46:01
David Fincher & Zodiac (2007)
12/2/2025
On this week’s criminal episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey dissect David Fincher’s masterpiece ZODIAC (2007). Plus, another beautiful installment of ‘Gripes, Gropes, and ‘Grets’ has the hosts asking, “Is THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS a Christmas or Halloween movie?”
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Duration:01:33:35
Thanksgiving and The Ice Storm (1997)
11/18/2025
On this week’s chilly episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey interrogate their personal hatred of Thanksgiving, and they dive deep into the 1997 classic THE ICE STORM.
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Duration:01:25:20
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