What's the Dill? with Mackenzie Pickle

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Film & Show Reviews, Pickle's Picks (recommendations), Pop Culture, & More Media Related Content !Intro & Outro Music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/cheeky-chops License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8

  1. 10/31/2025

    Watch Out For Michael Myers! It's 'Halloween'! | Halloween Movie Review + 1 Year Anniversary of WTD!

    Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!!  It's the last week of Spooktober y'all! This week, we are finishing off our fright fest with a bang! Happy Halloween! Today, we are reviewing the 1978 film, Halloween, a classic horror staple. This movie was directed by John Carpenter, and it was Jamie Lee Curtis' breakout role! In this episode, we talk about the iconic music, the characters, and we discuss some psychological research connecting fear with arousal in not just this movie but also the horror genre as a whole. ALSO, today marks officially one year since the very first episode of What's the Dill?!!! WOW! I can't believe it's already been one year. Thank you so much to everyone who has watched and supported! I cannot do this without you. Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart.  Pickle's Pick: the Dubai Chocolate brownie from Crumbl Let me know what you think of the episode, AND tell me what you'd like me to review next! _______ Check out my website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle  https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram.... Listen to this podcast anywhere you like to listen to podcasts! _______ Don't forget about the MCU Rewatch in Timeline Order!! - Find the full timeline order list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmFa7YqS7fXlqZ78ZDkUqaDWymIoB5d12CDP0VwkztA/edit?usp=sharing  - Bingeclock: https://www.bingeclock.com/marathon/mcu-rewatch-timeline-order-including-spidermans--x-men/  _______ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/a....  License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8  Disclaimer: I do not own any music in the episode, and I do not own the movie poster shown. Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram....

    28 min

  2. 10/31/2025 · BONUS

    Thank You! The One Year Anniversary of What's the Dill?!

    Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!!  This is a video compilation of every episode of What's the Dill?! From the first episode to the last. Thank you so much for all the support over the past year. I could not do this without y'all.  Not gonna lie I cried while making this. I hope you enjoy it. I love you! If you'd like to watch each clip, check out the YouTube version on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatstheDillwithMackenzie  _______ Check out my website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle  https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram.... Listen to this podcast anywhere you like to listen to podcasts! _______ Don't forget about the MCU Rewatch in Timeline Order!! - Find the full timeline order list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmFa7YqS7fXlqZ78ZDkUqaDWymIoB5d12CDP0VwkztA/edit?usp=sharing  - Bingeclock: https://www.bingeclock.com/marathon/mcu-rewatch-timeline-order-including-spidermans--x-men/  _______ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/still-hope License code: TYVMRSZVU44ZQ0CY Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram....

    2 min

  3. 10/21/2025

    "I ALWAYS COME BACK!" | Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Review

    Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!!  It's Spooktober Week 3 y'all! This week, we are continuing on with watching horror movies to fit the Halloween vibes of the month! Today, we are reviewing the 2023 film, Five Nights at Freddy's. This movie was directed by Emma Tammi, and the sequel comes out this December! In this episode, we talk about the lore of the FNAF franchise, dream theory, the Afton family tree, and how much I love FNAF! We also talk about casting choices, and I read my notes from when I actually watched the movie.  Pickle's Pick: The FNAF Musical (specifically Nights 2 and 4) by Random Encounters! Go check it out here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5LwKQYT3PsQ?si=R-NhWr7c9BFfhzpI  Let me know what you think of the episode, AND tell me what you'd like me to review next! _______ Check out my website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle  https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram.... Listen to this podcast anywhere you like to listen to podcasts! _______ Don't forget about the MCU Rewatch in Timeline Order!! - Find the full timeline order list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmFa7YqS7fXlqZ78ZDkUqaDWymIoB5d12CDP0VwkztA/edit?usp=sharing  - Bingeclock: https://www.bingeclock.com/marathon/mcu-rewatch-timeline-order-including-spidermans--x-men/  _______ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/a....  License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8  Disclaimer: I do not own any music in the episode, and I do not own the movie poster shown. Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram....

    24 min

  4. 10/14/2025

    "You're Gonna Love This One. It's a Scream, Baby!" | Scream (1996) Movie Review

    Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!!  This week, we are continuing on through our trek of some spooky movies. Spooktober Week 2 baby!! (Also I said 'OMG' a LOT in this episode, can you find out the exact number?) Today, we are reviewing the iconic 90s slasher, Scream. This movie was directed by Wes Craven, and it was written by Kevin Williamson. In this episode, we talk about some background surrounding the movie's release, the iconic Ghostface, the satirical humor that makes this movie shine, AND we discuss my actual notes from when I watched the movie. Pickle's Pick: As If We Never Said Goodbye by Andrew Lloyd Webber, specifically the version performed by Nicole Scherzinger. Let me know what you think of the episode, AND tell me what you'd like me to review next! _______ Check out my website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle  https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram.... Listen to this podcast anywhere you like to listen to podcasts! _______ Don't forget about the MCU Rewatch in Timeline Order!! - Find the full timeline order list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmFa7YqS7fXlqZ78ZDkUqaDWymIoB5d12CDP0VwkztA/edit?usp=sharing  - Bingeclock: https://www.bingeclock.com/marathon/mcu-rewatch-timeline-order-including-spidermans--x-men/  _______ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/a....  License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8  Disclaimer: I do not own any music in the episode, and I do not own the movie poster shown. Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram....

    26 min

  5. 10/07/2025

    Is It Really Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus?! | Hocus Pocus Movie Review

    Send me a text! Today, we are reviewing the well-known Disney classic, Hocus Pocus. This movie was directed by Kenny Ortega, and it follows three witches, the Sanderson Sisters, as they try and are children in to live forever. Winifred, Mary, and Sarah have to face a few obstacles along the way. In this episode, we talk about the Halloween icons themselves, and we talk about what it was like for me to watch this movie for the first time! We also dive into the lighting, costuming, and we even ask a question about a plot hole that I still do not know the answer to! Hope you enjoy! Pickle's Pick: The Winner Takes It All by ABBA Let me know what you think of the episode, AND tell me what you'd like me to review next! _______ Check out my website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle  https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram.... Listen to this podcast anywhere you like to listen to podcasts! _______ Don't forget about the MCU Rewatch in Timeline Order!! - Find the full timeline order list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmFa7YqS7fXlqZ78ZDkUqaDWymIoB5d12CDP0VwkztA/edit?usp=sharing  - Bingeclock: https://www.bingeclock.com/marathon/mcu-rewatch-timeline-order-including-spidermans--x-men/  _______ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/a....  License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8  Disclaimer: I do not own any music in the episode, and I do not own the movie poster shown. Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram....

    9 min

  6. 09/30/2025

    ZOMBIE WANDA JUMPSCARE?! Cliffhanger Ending? | Marvel Zombies Review + Full MCU Rewatch Announcement

    Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!!  I'm back! Sorry for the long hiatus (again), but we're still rocking and rolling with Season 4 of What's the Dill?! Today, we are reviewing the NEW Marvel series, Marvel Zombies. This series was created by Zeb Wells, and it brings back some of our favorite Marvel characters to fight in the zombie apocalypse. This series is an expansion of the popular Marvel What If? episode where they introduce the zombie apocalypse universe. In this episode, we talk about the characters, the plot, and discuss the cliffhanger ending with zombie Wanda's jump scare. I also have a special announcement regarding a full timeline order rewatch of the MCU! Find the full timeline order list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmFa7YqS7fXlqZ78ZDkUqaDWymIoB5d12CDP0VwkztA/edit?usp=sharing  Bingeclock: https://www.bingeclock.com/marathon/mcu-rewatch-timeline-order-including-spidermans--x-men/  Let me know what you think of the episode, AND tell me what you'd like me to review next! Pickle's Pick of the Week: Hopelessly Devoted to You (Party Tyme Karaoke version)  Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com  Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle  https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram.... Listen to this podcast anywhere you like to listen to podcasts! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/a....  License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8  Disclaimer: I do not own any music in the episode. Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram....

    21 min

  7. 07/29/2025

    Just How FANTASTIC Is This Super Family? | The Fantastic Four: First Steps & Future of the MCU

    Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!!  I'm back! Sorry for the long hiatus, but never fear season 4 is here!  Today, we are reviewing the NEW Marvel movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This film was directed by Matt Shakman, and it stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. This movie was so much fun, and it's such a great addition into the MCU. In this episode, we talk about the characters, the plot, some details I found interesting, and we discuss the post-credit scenes and theorize how this film ties into the future of the MCU.  Let me know what you think of the episode, AND tell me what you'd like me to review next! Pickle's Pick of the Week: Artists v. Turtles by Epic Rap Battles of History featuring Rhett and Link and Smosh. Here's the link to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HZ5V9rT96M Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com  Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle  https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram.... Listen to this podcast anywhere you like to listen to podcasts! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/a....  License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8  Disclaimer: I do not own any music in the episode, and I do not own the movie poster shown. Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram....

    16 min

  8. 05/20/2025

    Was It YOU In The Study With The Candlestick?! Clue (1985) Movie Review

    Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!!  WHODUNNIT?!! Today, we are reviewing Clue (1985)!!! This movie was directed by Jonathan Lynn, and it's one of my mom's ALL-TIME FAVORITES! It stars Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Lesley Ann Warren, Colleen Camp, Michael McKean, Christopher Lloyd, and Martin Mull. This film is based on the game Clue (Cluedo in some regions), and it's TONS of fun! In this episode, we talk about the characters, the adaptation from game to movie, and we go over the crazy endings and the mystery of it all! Let me know what you think of the episode, AND tell me what you'd like me to review next! Pickle's Pick of the Week: Let Me Clear My Throat by DJ Kool Listen to this episode anywhere you get your podcasts!  Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle  https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram.... Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/a....  License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8  Disclaimer: I do not own any music in the episode, and I do not own the Clue movie poster shown. Check out the website: www.mackenziepickle.com Follow What's The Dill? Tik Tok: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.tiktok.com... Insta: whatsthedill.macpickle https://www.instagram....

    14 min
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Film & Show Reviews, Pickle's Picks (recommendations), Pop Culture, & More Media Related Content !Intro & Outro Music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/cheeky-chops License code: 7GCBS3SF1USLAZK8

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