This Film is Lit
Episodes
Prequel to #25 - Black Sails, Animal Stories, Homeward Bound: The Incedible Journey Preview
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- **Black Sails** "Review" - Learning Things with TFIL: **Animal Stories** - **Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey** Preview
#24 Jurassic Park
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A cautionary tale of dinosaurs, greed, and the sexiest PHD since Indiana Jones. It’s *Jurassic Park* and **This Film is Lit**.
Prequel to #24 - Cautionary Tales, Jurassic Park Preview
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Cautionary Tales** - **Jurassic Park** Preview
#23 The Martian
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A celebration of exploration, science, the resiliency of the human spirit, and potatoes. It’s *The Martian*, and **This Film is Lit**.
Prequel to #23 - Solo Review, Epistolary Novels, The Martian Preview
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- **Solo** Review - Learning Things with TFIL: **Epistolary Novels** - **The Martian** Preview
#22 The Stepford Wives
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Outdated institutions, robotic replacements, and a neighborhood where everything seems just a little bit off. It’s *The Stepford Wives*, and **This ...
Prequel to #22 - Gender Roles, The Stepford Wives Preview
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- Defining our terms: **Gender Roles** - **The Stepford Wives** Preview
#21 Matilda
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A sci-fi classic that has absolutely no time for fascists. It’s *Matilda*, and **This Film is Lit**.
Prequel to #21 - Avengers: Infinity War Review, Scifi vs. Fantasy, Matilda Preview
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- **Avengers: Infinity War** Review (Spoiler-Free) - Learning Things with TFIL: **The Difference between Scifi and Fantasy** - **Matilda** Preview
#20 Stand by Me
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A coming-of-age tale about friendship, death, and the importance of knowing train schedules. It’s *Stand by Me*, and **This Film is Lit**.
Prequel to #20 - Coming-of-Age Stories, Stand by Me/The Body Preview
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new prequel segment! - **Learning Things with TFIL**: *Coming-of-Age Story* - *Stand by Me/The Body* Preview
#19 Love, Simon
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A coming of age tale about a boy with a secret. It’s *Love, Simon* and **This Film is Lit**.
#18 Ready Player One
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We break down Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster. Based on the best-selling novel by Ernest Cline, it's *Ready Player One*, and **This Film is Lit....
#17 The Princess Diaries
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An ordinary teenage girl discovers that she’s the heir to the throne of a small European country. It’s *The Princess Diarie*s, and **This Film is...
Prequel to #17 - The Princess Diaries and Ready Player One Previews
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- *The Princess Diaries* Preview - *Ready Player One* Preview
#16 A Wrinkle in Time
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the 2018 adaptation of *A Wrinkle in Time*! **Spoilers!!!**
Prequel to #16 - Everything Sucks! Review, A Wrinkle in Time Preview
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- ***Everything Sucks!*** Review - ***A Wrinkle in Time*** Preview
#15 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whoever wrote *Forrest Gump* should probably sue the screenwriter of this film. Oh wait... it's the same person? That makes sense. It's *The Curious C...
Prequel to #15 - Black Panther Review, Benjamin Button Preview
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- *Black Panther* Review - *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button* Preview
#14 Gone Girl
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine's Day! It's *Gone Girl* and **This Film is Lit**.
Prequel to #14 - Gone Girl Preview
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- *Gone Girl* Preview
#13 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A school full of misfits with special abilities run by a stern but loving care-taker. It's *Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children*, and **This...
The Shape of Water Review
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We finally saw **The Shape of Water** and felt compelled to talk about it. Spoiler-free until the 12 minute mark.
Prequel to #13 - The End of the F***ing World Review, Miss Peregrine's Preview
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- **The End of the F###ing World** Review - New movie quote bumper announcement! - *****Miss Peregrine's***** Preview
#12 Fight Club
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The first rule of fight club is-- The first rule of fight club is to stop making jokes about the first rule of fight club. It’s not 1999 anymore. ...
Prequel to #12 - Top 5 Books/Movies of 2017, Fight Club Preview
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- Our top 5 Movies and Books of 2017 - *Fight Club* Preview
#11 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination. It's *Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory* and **This Film is Lit.**
#10 The Muppet Christmas Carol
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a story that’s become synonymous with Christmas. It’s been told and retold, adapted and re-adapted, and of course, Muppet-ized. It’s _A C...
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review Special
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by our good friend Sam to talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Spoilers start at 8:30.
Prequel to #10 - Coco Review, A Christmas Carol Preview
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
\- **_Coco _**Review/Discussion ** __** - ** _A Christmas Carol/The Muppet Christmas Carol _**Preview
#9 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Magical creatures, treacherous monarchs, Father Christmas, and a talking lion Jesus…. All beyond the door of a dusty armoire. It’s _The Chronicle...
Prequel to #9 - Justice League Review, Chronicles of Narnia Preview
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
\- **_Justice League _**Review/Discussion ** __** - ** _The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe_** Preview
#8 Shrek
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me. I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed. It's _Shrek_ , and **This Film is Lit.**
Prequel to #8 - Stranger Things 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Shrek Preview
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
\- **_Stranger Things_** ** _2_** Review/Discussion \- **_Thor: Ragnarok_** Review/Discussion ** __** - ** _Shrek_** Preview
#7 The Birds
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A handsome leading man, and his beautiful blonde companion do battle with dinosaurs. It’s _The Birds_ , and **This Film is Lit**.
Prequel to #7
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
\- **_Blade Runner 2049_** Review/Discussion \- Preview of _The Birds ****_
#6 Coraline
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A brave little girl, a sarcastic cat, and a fantasy-world that isn’t quite what is seems. It’s Katie’s favorite book, it’s **_Coraline_** , an...
#5 Blade Runner/Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the most influential sci-fi films ever made... starring one of the biggest Hollywood actors of all-time... and it's about to get a sequel...
#4 The Wizard of Oz
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A film adaptation so ubiquitous, so timeless, everyone has seen it... at least once, and even if you haven't—you recognize all the references anyway...
#3 Arrival/Story of Your Life
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You know what’s crazy? 7-legged aliens that experience time non-linearly. You know what’s even crazier? Amy Adams wasn’t even nominated for an O...
#2 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The back of the DVD case calls it "A bolt of family fun". Katie calls it "easily one of the worst film adaptations I've ever seen". It's _Percy Jackso...
#1 The Princess Bride
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A story of love. revenge, friendship. adventure, miracles, and justice. It’s the best fantasy action-adventure ever filmed. It’s The Princess Brid...