This Film is Lit

Tangled

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair. It’s time to leave your tower, and have your pet lizard totally murder your abusive fake mother. It’s *Tan...

Prequel to Tangled - First Blood Fan Polls, Fairy Tales, Rapunzel/Tangled Preview

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- Patron Shoutouts - *First Blood* Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Fairy Tales** - **Rapunzel/Tangled** Preview

First Blood

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One man wages war against an entire town in an unflinching exploration of war, obedience, and trauma. It’s *First Blood*, and **This Film is Lit**. ...

Prequel to First Blood - Patron Shoutouts, Ramona and Beezus Fan Polls, First Blood Preview

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- Patron Shoutouts - *Ramona and Beezus* Fan Polls - **First Blood** Preview

Ramona and Beezus

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rambunctious young girl uses her imagination to escape a life that’s quickly spinning out of her control. Nothing timely about this one… It’s...

Prequel to Ramona and Beezus - Whip It Fan Polls, Beverly Cleary, Ramona and Beezus Preview

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- Patron Shoutouts - *Whip It* Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Beverly Cleary** - **Ramona and Beezus** Preview

Tiger King Review (Patron Bonus Content Preview)

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the thing everyone is talking about, and so did we. We discussed Joe Exotic, Carol Baskins, misogyny, and responsible media consumption. This ...

Whip It

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A coming-of-age tale with tattoos, fishnets, and bruises. It’s *Whip It*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up - Guess Who? - Was that in the ...

Prequel to Whip It - Hidden Figures Fan Polls, Roller Derby, Whip It Preview

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- Patron Shoutouts - *Hidden Figures* Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Roller Derby** - **Whip It** Preview

Hidden Figures

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The untold true story of the black women who helped launch our nation into space. It’s *Hidden Figures*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up ...

Prequel to Hidden Figures - Legally Blonde Fan Polls, Katherine Johnson, Hidden Figures Preview

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- Patron Shoutouts - *Legally Blonde* Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Katherine Johnson** - **Hidden Figures** Preview

Legally Blonde

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reese Witherspoon’s back must be killing her because she absolutely carried this movie. It’s *Legally Blonde*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me...

Prequel to Legally Blonde - Mortal Engines Fan Polls, Media Portrayal of the Legal System, Legally Blonde Preview

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- Patron Shoutouts - *Mortal Engines* Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Media Portrayal of the Legal System** - **Legally Blonde** Preview

Mortal Engines

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a dystopian future London lumbers around the world devouring other civilizations… wait I thought this was a fantasy film? It’s *Mortal Engines*...

Prequel to Mortal Engines - Howl's Moving Castle Fan Polls, Steampunk, Mortal Engines Preview

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- Patron Shoutouts - *Howl's Moving Castle* Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Steampunk** - **Mortal Engines** Preview

Howl's Moving Castle

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wizards, witches, and bouncing scarecrows … oh my. It’s *Howl's Moving Castle*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up - Guess Who? - Was that...

Prequel to Howl's Moving Castle - The Rescuers Fan Polls, Studio Ghibli, Howl's Moving Castle Preview

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- *The Rescuers* Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Studio Ghibli** - **Howl's Moving Castle** Preview

The Rescuers

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two little heroes set out on the adventure... of a mice time. It’s *The Rescuers*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up - Was that in the Book...

Prequel to The Rescuers - Christmas with the Kranks Fan Comments, The Rescuers Preview

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

- *Christmas with the Kranks* Fan Comments - ***The Rescuers*** Preview

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Review

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about all the things we liked, didn't like, and downright hated...

Christmas with the Kranks

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With their daughter out of town the Kranks decide it’s finally time to skip Christmas. Much “comedy” ensues? It’s *Christmas with the Kranks*,...

Prequel to Christmas with the Kranks - Die Hard Fan Polls, Good vs. Bad Christmas Movies, Christmas with the Kranks Preview

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- We have a **Patreon!** https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit - *Die Hard* Polls and Comments - Good vs. Bad Christmas Movies - ***Christmas with the...

Die Hard

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Now I have a machine gun ho-ho-ho... It’s *Die Hard*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up - Guess Who? - Was that in the Book? - Better in th...

Knives Out Review - PATRON FEED SNEAK PEEK

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're releasing our review of Knives Out as a holiday gift to everyone, and to give you a taste of what you'll get when you support us for just $5 a m...

Prequel to Die Hard - Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? Patron Shout-out, Die Hard Preview

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- *Patron Shout-Out* - Debating with TFIL: **Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?** - **Die Hard** Preview

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought what it might be like to be squashed flat by a pancake? It’s *Cloud with a Chance of Meatballs*, and **This Film is Lit**. - ...

Prequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Patreon Announcement, Prince Caspian Fan Polls, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Preview

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- We have a **Patreon!** https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit - *The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian* Polls and Comments - ***Cloudy with a Chan...

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The kings and queens of old return to Narnia, and so do we... It’s *The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me S...

Prequel to The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - Scary Stories Fan Polls, Prince Caspian Preview

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- *Scary Stories to tell in the Dark* Polls and Comments - ***The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian*** Preview

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You want to listen to this very special intro. It's *Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Guess Who? - Was that in the Bo...

Prequel to a Spooky Mystery Episode - Interview with the Vampire Fan Polls, Spooky Book & Movie Recommendations

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- *Interview with the Vampire* Polls and Comments - Spooky Books and Movies We Recommend!

Interview with the Vampire

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I couldn't come up with an intro. My brain is toast. Just like most of the vampires by the end of this movie. It’s *Interview with the Vampire*, and...

Prequel to Interview with the Vampire - Holes Fan Polls, Evolution of the Vampire, Interview with the Vampire Preview

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- *Holes* Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Evolution of the Vampire** - **Interview with the Vampire** Preview

Holes

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time there was a magical place where it never rained... And Shia Labeuof rapped the plot of a movie. It’s *Holes*, and **This Film is Li...

Prequel to Holes - To All the Boys Fan Polls, Stories with Multiple Plotlines, Holes Preview

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- *Tp All the Boys I've Loved Before* Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Stories with Multiple Plotlines** - **Holes** Preview **UPDATED**

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if all of your crushes suddenly found out how you felt about them? It’s *To All the Boys I've Loved Before*, and **This Film is Li...

Children of the Corn

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's got corn. It's got children. This movie really lives up to its title. It’s *Children of the Corn*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up -...

Prequel to Children of the Corn - Fantastic Mr. Fox Followup Poll, Creepy Kids Trope, Children of the Corn Prequel

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- *Fantastic Mr. Fox* Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Scary Children Trope** - **Children of the Corn** Preview

Fantastic Mr. Fox

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Three nasty farmers, one clever fox, and lots of planimetric symmetrical shots. It’s *Fantastic Mr. Fox*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up...

Prequel to Fantastic Mr. Fox - Return of the King Fan Polls, Stop Motion Animation, Fantastic Mr. Fox Preview

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- LotR: Return of the King Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Stop Motion Animation** - **Fantastic Mr. Fox** Preview

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're glad to be with you... here at the end of all things. It's The *Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*, and **This Film is Lit.** - Was th...

Prequel to LotR: The Return of the King - The Cat in the Hat Fan Poll, Race and Racism in Middle-earth, Return of the King Preview

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- **The Cat in the Hat** Fan Poll - Learning with TFIL: **Your Fave is Problematic: Race and Racism in Middle-earth** - **The Lord of the Rings: The R...

The Cat in the Hat

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How much Mike Myers is too much Mike Myers? This much… Exactly this much Mike Myers… It’s *The Cat in the Hat*, and **This Film is Lit.** - Le...

Prequel to The Cat in the Hat - Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat Preview

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning with TFIL: **Dr. Seuss** - **The Cat in the Hat** Preview

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The journey continues. The ring moves closer to Mordor, and the battle for Middle-earth begins… It’s *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*, and ...

Prequel to LotR: The Two Towers - Brokeback Mountain Fan Poll, Constructed Language, The Two Towers Preview

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- **Brokeback Mountain** Fan Poll - Learning with TFIL: **Constructed Language** - **The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers** Preview

Brokeback Mountain

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s “that gay cowboy movie” that’s arguably not about gay cowboys… It’s *Brokeback Mountain*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up...

Prequel to Brokeback Mountain - Fellowship of the Ring Fan Poll, Pride Month, Brokeback Mountain Preview

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- **The Fellowship of the Ring** Fan Poll - **Pride Month** and why we're doing *Brokeback Mountain* - **Brokeback Mountain** Preview

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them… It’s *The Lord of the Rings: The Fell...

Prequel to Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Rear Window Fan Poll, Fellowship of the Ring Preview

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- **Rear Window** Fan Poll - **Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring** Preview - Who almost played WHO?

Rear Window

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From the master of suspense comes a study on love, loneliness, and the voyeuristic nature of film itself. It’s *Rear Window*, and **This Film is Li...

Prequel to Rear Window - Crazy Rich Asians Fan Poll, Single Location Storytelling, Rear Window Preview

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- **Crazy Rich Asians** Fan Poll - Learning with TFIL: **Single Location Storytelling** - **Rear Window** Preview

Crazy Rich Asians

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes love is blind, and sometimes it’s a crazy mega-billionaire with an uber-controlling mom. It’s *Crazy Rich Asians*, and **This Film is Li...

Prequel to Crazy Rich Asians - Hitchiker's Guide Fan Poll, Party Lit, Crazy Rich Asians Preview

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- **Hitchhiker's Guide** Fan Poll - Learning with TFIL: **Party Lit** - **Crazy Rich Asians** Preview

Avengers: Endgame Review

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about Avengers: Endgame for 40 minutes. **Spoilers start at 8:20.**

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. It’s *The Hitchhiker’s...

Prequel to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - The Absurd, Hitchhiker's Guide Preview

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning with TFIL: **The Absurd** - **Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy** Preview

Pet Sematary

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes dead is better... pretty sure he was talking about this movie. It's *Pet Sematary*, and **This Film is Lit.** - Let Me Sum Up - Was that in...

Prequel to Pet Sematary - Came Back Wrong, Pet Semetary Preview

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning with TFIL: **Came Back Wrong** - **Pet Sematary** Preview

Stardust

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A bit of a special intro this week. - Let Me Sum Up - Guess Who? - Was that in the Book? - Lost in Adaptation - Better in the Book - Better in the Mo...

Prequel to Stardust - Fantasy vs. Fairy Tale, Stardust Preview

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning with TFIL: **Fantasy vs. Fairy Tale** - **Stardust** Preview

Ella Enchanted

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

No film has ever been more ruined by the mere existence of another movie than this one was by the existence of Shrek. It’s Ella Enchanted, and This ...

Prequel to Ella Enchanted - Female Representation, Ella Enchanted Preview

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Chatting about Female Representation - **Ella Enchanted** Preview

Mrs. Doubtfire

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a 90’s movie about Robin Williams dressing up as a woman to spend time with his kids, and it has aged about as well as you think. It’s *Mrs...

Prequel to #43 - The Oscars, Mrs. Doubtfire Preview

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Chatting about the Oscars - **Mrs. Doubtfire** Preview

#42 BlacKkKlansman

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A true story about an undercover cop that infiltrates the KKK. The hook? He’s black. It’s *BlacKkKlansman*, and **This Film is Lit.** - Let Me Su...

Prequel to #42 - Adapting Real Life, BlacKKKlansman Preview

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Adapting Real Life** - **BlacKKKlansman** Preview

#41 Minority Report (Feat. Aaron Rabi)

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the year 2054 and murder is a thing of the past, but at what cost? It's *Minority Report*, and **This Film is Lit.** - Guest Host: Aaron Rabi fr...

Prequel to #41 - Guest host?, Tech Noir, Minority Report Preview

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Guess host for Minority Report episode: **Aaron Rabi** (Philosophers in Space, Embrace the Void) - Learning Things with TFIL: **Tech Noir** - **Mino...

#40 Bird Box

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Netflix sensation that's sweeping the nation, and we're doing this whole episode blindfolded. It’s *Bird Box*, and **This Film is Lit.** -...

Prequel to #40 - Netflix Original?, Bird Box Preview

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Netflix Original?** - **Bird Box** Preview

#39 Mary Poppins

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help mend the bonds between 2 children and their father. It’s *Mary Po...

Prequel to #39 - Q&A, Mary Poppins Preview

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

- **We answer all of your questions!** - ***Mary Poppins*** Preview

#38 A Christmas Story

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time, based on a series of short stories for Playboy magazine. It’s *A Christmas Story*, and **This ...

Prequel to #38 - Voice-over in Film, A Christmas Story Preview

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Voice-over in Film** - **A Christmas Story** Preview

#37 Night at the Museum

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A thrilling family romp with dinosaurs, ancient civilizations, and problematic love stories. It’s *Night at the Museum*, and **This Film is Lit.** ...

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Review Special

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the crimes of *The Crimes of Grindelwald*. **Good stuff** at the beginning. **Bad stuff** starts around the 29:00 minute mark.

Prequel to #37 - Fictionalizing Historical Figures, Night at the Museum Preview

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Fictionalizing Historical Figures** - **Night at the Museum** Preview

#36 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Horcruxes, Hallows, hatred, and hope... It’s *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trev...

#35 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the beginning of the end. It’s *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Bet...

Prequel to #35 - Satisfying Endings, Cluster Headaches, Deathly Hallows Preview

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Satisfying Endings** - Little Learning Things: **Cluster Headaches** - **Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows** Preview

#34 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Harry delves into the past of the world's darkest wizard, and navigates the complexities of teenage romance. It’s *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood P...

Prequel to #34 - Revisiting Third Person Limited, Half-Blood Prince Preview, Pottermore Wand Quiz

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Revisiting Third Person Limited Perspective** - **Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince** Preview - We discover our wa...

#33 Sleepy Hollow

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Burton adapts one of America’s most treasured scary stories. It turns out pretty much exactly how you’d imagine. It’s *Sleepy Hollow*, and *...

Prequel to #33 - Headless Horseman Folklore, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Preview

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Headless Horseman Folklore** - **The Legend of Sleepy Hollow** Preview

#32 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

At the beginning of the film Tonks tells Harry, "We'll explain everything later." Surely they must not have meant in this movie. It’s *Harry Potter ...

Prequel to #32 - Evil vs EVIL in HP, Order of the Phoenix Preview

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Evil vs EVIL in HP** - **Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix** Preview

#31 Where the Wild Things Are

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A mischeivious child, a fantastical island, and a wild rumpus. It's one of the most beloved children's books of all time. It's *Where the Wild Things ...

Prequel to #31 - Banned Books Week, Where the Wild Things Are Preview

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Banned Books Week** - **Where the Wild Things Are** Preview

#30 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, or as Katie likes to call it, Harry Potter and the Year No One Got a Back-to-School Haircut. It’s *Harry Potter...

Prequel to #30 - Still Growing Up with HP, Goblet of Fire Preview

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Still Growing Up** - **Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire** Preview

#29 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Harry’s third year. He’s taking electives, playing quidditch and learning about his convicted murderer of a god father. It’s *Harry Potte...

Prequel to #29 - Growing Up, Prisoner of Azkaban Preview, Patronus Quiz

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Growing Up** - **Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban** Preview - Pottermore Patronus Quiz

#28 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his second year, and danger follows him. It’s *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*, and **This Film is Lit...

Prequel to #28 - Laying Thematic Groundwork, HP and the Chamber of Secrets Preview

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Laying Thematic Groundwork** - **Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets** Preview

#27 Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On his 11th birthday a young orphan discovers he’s a wizard and begins a magical journey to fulfill his destiny. It’s *Harry Potter and the Sorcer...

Prequel to #27 - Third Person Limited Perspective, HP and the Sorcerer's Stone Preview, Sorted by Buzzfeed

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Mini Learning Things with TFIL: **Third Person Limited** - **Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone** Preview - We get sorted into our Hogwarts house...

#26 The Perks of Being a Wallflower

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Making friends, finding love, healing wounds, and a tunnel song. It’s *The Perks of Being a Wallflower*, and **This Film is Lit**.

Prequel to #26 - Young Adult Novels, The Perks of Being a Wallflower Preview, PSA: Don't Steal Joy

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Young Adult Novels** - **The Perks of Being a Wallflower** Preview - PSA: Don't Steal Joy

#25 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's probably made more people cry than any other talking animal movie. It's *Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey*, and **This Film is Lit.**