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Cinema IRL

Cinema IRL

By: Amber Noelle & Scott Gerhardt
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Cinema IRL drops you straight into the movie and asks the question, "what would YOU do?" In every episode, Amber and Scott (and the occasional guest) take movie plot points and run them through a real-life filter. What holds up, what falls apart, and what they'd actually do when things get messy. From impossible choices to wildly unrealistic storylines, they break it down, challenge each other, and uncover how these stories might play out in real life. Cinema IRL is smart, funny, and just the right amount of unhinged. (In case you're wondering about the dinosaurs on the movie posters, it was an inside joke that gained waaaayyyy too much traction. Rawr!)Copyright 2026 Chainsaw Enterprises Art
Episodes
  • E273 - Neglected - What Would YOU Do?

    E273 - Neglected - What Would YOU Do?
    Jun 5 2026
    Detective Shaw thought he was headed for a peaceful retirement, but instead, he got a "buried alive" son and a crash course in why you shouldn't ignore foster kids. We’re dissecting the thriller *Neglected*, a film where a glib vigilante named AJ decides that if the cops won't do their jobs, he'll just murder his way to justice. It’s a dark, twisty ride involving corrupt mayors, underground foster care fight clubs, and the absolute worst final day on the job in cinematic history.
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    16 mins
  • E272 - The Devil Wears Prada 2 - What Would YOU Do?

    E272 - The Devil Wears Prada 2 - What Would YOU Do?
    May 29 2026
    This week on Cinema IRL, Scott and Amber are slipping back into their size-two Manolos to dissect *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, a sequel that asks if twenty years is long enough for the trauma of a toxic boss to fade. They follow Andy’s return to the *Runway* trenches, where she discovers that while the industry is crumbling, Miranda Priestly still hasn't aged a day and still has no idea who Andy is. Between corporate coups staged by a vengeful Emily and a billionaire ex-wife buying the entire conglomerate out of spite, the duo questions whether Andy is a hero or just a glutton for high-fashion punishment.
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    20 mins
  • E271 - The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie - WWYD?

    E271 - The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie - WWYD?
    May 26 2026
    This week on Cinema IRL, Scott and Amber are blasting off into the animated world of *Super Mario Galaxy*, a film that suggests the best way to save the universe is through a series of "power-ups" and questionable plumbing credentials. Amber finds herself trapped in a neon-colored fever dream, questioning the ethics of "princess trafficking" and why Mario hasn't updated his wardrobe or groomed his mustache in forty years. Meanwhile, Scott attempts to defend the honor of the "Pinos" (Plumbers In Name Only) while geeking out over deep-cut Nintendo cameos that leave his wife completely bewildered. From the introduction of "Princess Bangs" to the sheer horror of baby Luigi licking a T-Rex’s eyeball, they’re dissecting whether this franchise is a nostalgic masterpiece or just a 40-year-old red flag.
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    21 mins
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