The Extra Credits

Mar 04 2025 210 ep. 78 mins 46
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The Extra Credits is hosted by two teachers searching for meaning in your favorite movies and shows. We cover new releases with movie drafts, ranking games, interviews, and more!

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2025 Oscars: 'Anora,' 'I'm Still Here,' and 'No Other Land' ... MOVIES!

Mar 04 2025 105 mins  
Kelsi and Trey dive deep into the biggest moments of the 2025 Oscars—starting with Anora’s massive night, where Sean Baker dominated with his four wins. We break down why No Other Land’s Best Documentary Feature win was one of the most politically powerful moments of the night along with I’m Still Here. We also discuss the Mikey Madison vs. Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres de

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's 'Creed' | Patreon #50!

Feb 28 2025 18 mins  
Happy 50 Patreon episodes! Kelsi and Trey explore Ryan Coogler's Creed as both a continuation and reclamation of the Rocky franchise, centering Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis Creed in a narrative that reclaims Philly, the Creed name, and boxing from the Rocky IP. We discuss Coogler's masterful balancing act of making an exciting sports drama, while also interrogating/honoring

Recasting the Ocean's Franchise! PLUS 'Ocean's Eleven'

Feb 15 2025 8 mins  
Kelsi and Trey finish their Steven Soderbergh and Julia Roberts series off with one of the great heist/comedies of the 21st century in Ocean's Eleven. We discuss Soderbergh's incredibly style, the ensemble, recasting ideas for a future sequel/reboot, and the three leads in George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon.⁠⁠The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The 30 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

Feb 09 2025 165 mins  
Kelsi and Trey discuss their 30 most anticipated films of 2025! From franchises like Jurassic World: Rebirth, Superman, and The Fantastic Four to auteur-driven projects from Paul Thomas Anderson, Ari Aster, Bong Joon-ho, and Luca Guadagnino, this year has the ultimate crossover of movie fandom.The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

Steven Soderbergh & Julia Roberts Ranked PLUS 'Erin Brockovich'

Feb 04 2025 4 mins  
Kelsi and Trey break down the careers of Steven Soderbergh and Julia Roberts, ranking their highs, lows, and surprising pivots before diving deep into Erin Brockovich—one of the great human dramas, one of the great investigative stories, and one of the best blockbusters about helping people (hot people help people!). ⁠⁠The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

Pod Updates and ... Luka Dončić Traded?!

Feb 02 2025 11 mins  
Kelsi and Trey discuss the latest updates for the main feed, YouTube, and Patreon. But then, Trey explains his confusion over the Luka Doncic trade--attempting to compare the insanity of this move to something like Timothée Chalamet being replaced in Dune right before Part Three drops...enjoy!⁠⁠The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

Revisiting Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' and 'The Lighthouse' with James Steck!

Jan 20 2025 19 mins  
Kelsi and Trey are joined by special guest James Steck to revisit the haunting world of Robert Eggers. They kick off with a quick conversation about Eggers’ recent retelling of Nosferatu, exploring its somewhat-successful reimagination of the classic vampire tale. We then dive deep into The Lighthouse, unpacking its gripping chamber thriller/horror atmosphere and mythic deconstru

Reaction to Barry Jenkins' 'Mufasa: The Lion King' PLUS 'Moonlight'

Jan 18 2025 24 mins  
Kelsi and Trey explore the career of Barry Jenkins starting with a reaction to Mufasa: The Lion King. We then transition to the masterful career of Jenkins, whose groundbreaking work in Moonlight redefined modern queer cinema. From the intimate, poetic storytelling of Chiron’s life to Jenkins’ profound ability to capture the defense mechanism and prison of masculinity on screen

Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' is Intoxicating (HELLO Drew Starkey)

Jan 14 2025 62 mins  
Kelsi and Trey dive deep into Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. This hypnotic, surreal adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ unfinished novel explores longing, loneliness, and identity through bold visual storytelling and complex characters. Set in a dreamlike 1950s Mexico City, the film blends stunning performances, immersive design, and a hallucin

Is 'The Brutalist' Monumental or Artificial?

Jan 12 2025 100 mins  
Kelsi and Trey dive into Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, a sprawling, visually stunning epic that explores the intersection of art, legacy, and the immigrant experience. We unpack its breathtaking opening sequence, the haunting score by Daniel Blumberg, and its ambitious narrative following László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a Holocaust survivor and architect navigating postwar America