Dear Movies, I Love You
Dear Movies, I Love You
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 fav…Social links:
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Burt Reynolds, The Super Bowl, and The Longest Yard (1974)
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. Follow, ra…
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No Other Choice (2025)! Plus, Micro Budget Writer/ Director Morgan Evans
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 expe…
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Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2004)
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 Ca…
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Referential Films & How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)! Plus, Screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin!
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, t…
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Bleak Week 2026: Come and See (1985)
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 th…
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Dry January Part II & Withnail and I (1987)
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. Follow, rate, and r…
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Flashback: Manic Pixie Dream Girls & Garden State (2004)
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 Empl…
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Millie & Casey Were on My Favorite Murder!
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. Follow, rate and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podc…
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Christmas Movie Bonanza with Alonso Duralde
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 …
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Best of 2025! Plus, Cartoonist Mimi Pond!
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 t…
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