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Cozy Quilt Cinema

PeaPod Productions

Cozy Quilt Cinema is a warm, emotionally-driven movie podcast hosted by Beth and Michelle, a couple who explore films through personal vibes, feminist frameworks, and heartfelt conversation. From horror classics to indie gems, we stitch together cinematic stories with wit, warmth, and real talk. We often apply the Castellini Test, a tongue-in-cheek feminist film metric created by Bri Castellini, to examine how movies measure up in terms of representation, agency, and nuance. Learn more about Bri and

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

01:15:28

Pitch Perfect

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/06/16

We are going to college! Beth and Michelle dive into the strangely empty and open to students pool of beatbox-powered, perfectly harmonized, world of Pitch Perfect. The Bellas may start off as a ragtag bunch of misfits, but their journey to perfect harmony mirrors something deeper, finding their voice and each other. From mashups to meltdowns, this is a story of sisterhood stitched together with musical misadventure. Listen in for friendship, falsettos, and a few unexpectedly emotional mic

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01:16:48

Pitch Black

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/06/09

Beth and Michelle attempt to jettison the cargo of this space monster film, to no avail. It's still an enjoyable film with plenty of room to create your own narratives and lore. This is goonies in space, if they were the monster squad but not friends and on an alien planet, in the dark.

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01:33:17

Napoleon Dynamite

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/06/02

Beth and Michelle rewatch the idahostian film Napoleon Dynamite and feel the nostalgia wash over them like a dust trail from a farmers pickup driving down a gravel road. Taste the milk, taste the onion of the milk. It's going to be a real boondoggle of an episode. See if the Castellani test can weather the complete lack of weather and find out why the entire plot hinges on a character that enters the film a full three quarters of the way in.

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01:08:40

Legend (1985)

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/05/26

Light and Dark, Love and Hate, not only the premise of the movie but a reflection of our feelings for the movie. Beth and Michelle argue with themselves on why this movie is great and also why it is not. Tim Curry is why, mostly. Join us in this dark fantasy where we ponder the true roles of the Unicorns, Jack, Lili, Blix and the Dark Lord.

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01:27:16

Romancing The Stone

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/05/19

When a romance author meets a wildlife trafficker, there are bound to be things to talk about. The best part is the drug dealer who gives them a speed tour of his hometown. Beth and Michelle delve into their feels and discover that this gem of a movie is still absolutely heart stopping.

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01:37:25

Twister

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/05/12

Michelle has a cow, Beth has the same cow going back around. We are talking about the weather monster movie hit, Twister. It features two critically acclaimed actors Bill Paxton and Phillip Seymour Hoffman who are no longer with us, but not due to tornado vengeance. Join us as we discuss codependent relationships, weather chasers and why Michelle is more at ease with a damp tornado.

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01:35:33

Splash

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/05/05

We are going nautical, bitches! Beth and Michelle flash back to Cape Cod where a little mermaid travels to New York to find her long lost Tom Hanks shaped lobster. Jump into chunky waters with us as we dogpaddle our way into the briny deep waters of relationships and retaining your identity.

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01:22:35

Vibes

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/04/28

This film, the only with Cindy Lauper as a title lead, showcases how even a tertiary character can raise an audiences experience. Beth and Michelle talk about hair, Peter Falk, and sudden romance as they follow Cindy through Vibes, the 1988 supernatural action flick.

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01:45:36

The Frighteners

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/04/21

This week, Beth and Michelle discuss their feelings around grief, loss, and justice in The Frighteners. A 1996 film about a man who's existence is very much like the ghosts he uses to con people, until he comes to terms with his guilt and loss. As mentioned in the episode: Sean Astin's "A Bad Case of Stripes" can be found Here Jim Fyfe's Leaf Erickson skit in Encyclopedia can be found Here

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01:42:54

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/04/14

In tribute to the late Val Kilmer, Beth and Michelle follow the unreliable narrator, Harry, as he tries to save the girl and ends up saving himself. Val Kilmer as the world weary detective, "Gay" Perry van Shrike, becomes the surprising heart of a nuanced and layered film.*This dark comedy includes some overtures of SA and incest so please be aware.

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01:19:59

Chicago

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/04/07

Beth and Michelle dance their way through the glitz, the glamour, and the surprisingly feminist undercurrents of the 2002 cinematic musical, Chicago. They'll unpack their deepest feelings about Velma, Roxie, and cultural injustice. Prepare for show tunes, sharp wit, and maybe a little existential angst.The link to the discussed Jerry Orbach performance of “All I Care About” is Here.

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01:40:17

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/03/31

Pour a glass of scotch and don your finest burgundy blazer. Beth and Michelle cannonball into the world of Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 news team. Was Anchorman secretly a feminist masterpiece? Probably not, but they'll argue about it anyway while dissecting the film's surprisingly complex (or not) portrayal of women in the workplace. Stay Classy, San Diego.Mentions: Into Dark Fantasy? https://www.pollyschattel.com/

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01:41:43

Lost Boys 1987

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/03/24

This week, Beth and Michelle are discussing the cult classic that defined a generation of teenage angst, mullets, and saxophone solos. Beyond the iconic soundtrack and Kiefer Sutherland's menacing charm, we explore the film's surprisingly deep emotional core. And into the film's undeniable homoerotic subtext, examining the charged dynamic between David and Michael. Join us as we discuss the anxieties of adolescence, the complexities of family bonds, and the enduring appeal of Santa Carla's

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01:43:45

The Shining w/ Polly Schattel

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/03/17

The great and wonderful Polly Schattel joins Michelle and Beth in a conversation about the classic 1980 Stanley Kubrick film, The Shining. In regards to the subject matter in the film, we do talk about abuse in various forms, including sexual as respectfully as can be done and still have an open and honest dialogue. You can find Polly and her work at PollySchattel.com also you can follow Polly on BlueSky The links and photos referenced in the episode: Rob Ager

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01:18:58

Short Circuit 1986

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/03/10

In this episode, Beth and Michelle try their best to remember the good times but still find a way to ruin nostalgia for hundreds of Gen Xers. They work really hard at not being critical of a film and focus on the feelings, but sometimes those things intersect. Johnny 5 is alive, but is he living his best life?

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01:47:11

Strictly Ballroom (1992)

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/03/03

In this episode Beth and Michelle talk about one of Michelle's favorite dance films and the first of the Baz Luhrmann "Red Curtain Trilogy". If this film was any more campy, Jason Voorhees would be murdering sexy camp counselors. But there are strong emotional themes that bind the movie together and deliver in a wonderfully quirky film about dance, moving to your own beat and yes, romance.You can find some of the references Michelle quoted

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02:06:01

Tremors (1990)

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/02/24

Our first monster film of the podcast! Beth and Michelle talk about a surprisingly ageless horror-comedy classic, Tremors.

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02:05:44

In & Out (1997)

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/02/17

In this episode, Beth and Michelle dive deep into the 1997 film "In & Out." We explore the themes of identity, acceptance, and the pressures of societal expectations. Join us as we unpack Howard Brackett's journey, his struggles with self-discovery, and the impact it has on his relationships.We discuss the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ issues in the 90s and how a modern day lens changes the context. We also share our personal experiences of feeling like outsiders and the importance of finding your

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02:44:11

What's Your Number? (2011)

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/02/10

Bri Castellini, our first guest and the author of the Castellini Test we use in our episodes, joins us with her movie pick for us to discuss. Follow along as we discuss purity culture, doggy style, and how sometimes a flawed comedy can just be a good comedy despite it's flaws. You can find Bri at the following, be sure to check her out!Instagram: @BrisOwnWorld (personal/author account) @CastelliniFilmSchool (consulting & filmmaking account) Bluesky: @brisownworld.bsky.social Website:

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01:42:43

Dave (1993)

Cozy Quilt Cinema ·

2025/02/03

Beth and Michelle try to find the lighter side of Dave, a movie that is cute with a hint of romance, but is fraught with unintended analogies to a current political atmosphere.

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