What If I Don’t Like It? with Kt Baldassaro

What If I Don't Like It? with Kt Baldassaro
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A bimonthly podcast with host Kt Baldassaro where we ask guests to watch a movie they decided they wouldn’t like but have never seen. We aim to shed light on possible biases and maybe change their mind! —Episodes on the 1st and 15th of each month.

  1. Jumanji with Scott Tundermann - Episode 37

    AUG 15

    Jumanji with Scott Tundermann - Episode 37

    What if a board game could trap you for 26 years… and when you finally escape, you’re Robin Williams in full survival mode? That’s Jumanji — and it’s way darker, weirder, and more heartfelt than you might remember. In this episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, Scott and I revisit the 1995 classic after traveling to Keene, New Hampshire for the 30th Anniversary celebration — inflatable animal stampede, restored theater screening, scavenger hunt, and all. We dig into: The secret lore of the Jumanji game (and its Zathura connection) Casting “what ifs” from Tom Hanks to Sean Penn Robin Williams’ incredible professionalism on set The CGI vs. practical effects magic — and the wheezing rhino that stole the show How a movie can still shape a community 30 years later From behind-the-scenes chaos to wild trivia, this is part movie deep-dive, part travelogue, and a whole lot of 90s nostalgia. Follow & rate the show so you never miss our takes on movies you think you know (but might not).

    1h 16m
  2. National Treasure with Harry Marks - Episode 36

    JUL 4

    National Treasure with Harry Marks - Episode 36

    Independence Day Special NEW Episode! You’ve seen the memes. You’ve heard the line: “I’m gonna steal the Declaration of Independence.” If you’re anything like me, that alone might’ve convinced you National Treasure wasn’t for you. I thought it was going to be overly patriotic, too Disneyfied, or worse—Nicolas Cage screaming about ancient glasses. I was wrong. In this special July 4th episode, I sit down with the one and only National Treasure superfan, Harry Marks, to dig into the movie’s historical roots, wild character chemistry, and why this film manages to be both brilliantly smart and hilariously dumb—in the best way possible. We unpack everything from cultural impact and historical accuracy (or lack thereof), to the underrated brilliance of Cage’s quiet sincerity and the thrill of puzzle-box storytelling. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a skeptic like I was, there’s something here for you. 📌 Follow the show, rate it if you loved it, and share it with someone who still thinks The Da Vinci Code is peak treasure cinema. 📖 Check out Harry’s books: ➡️ Cabinet of Curiosities – Buy Here ➡️ Library at the Center of the Earth – Buy Here For more from Harry, visit: linktr.ee/hcmarks 🗺️ Up for an adventure? Try the Green Mountain Adventure Challenge 00:00 Why Might Someone Not (Think) They’ll Like National Treasure? 05:59 Welcome to the Episode! 08:40 Historical Context and Authenticity 11:28 Character Dynamics and Performances 14:16 Comparisons to Other Films 17:02 Engaging with History and Adventure 19:53 Cultural Impact and Legacy 24:23 Exploring Mystery Genres 28:05 The Evolution of Adventure Films 31:47 Cultural Reflections in Treasure Hunting 35:41 Nicolas Cage's Subtle Performance 40:19 The Impact of Historical Context on Film 49:23 Historical Accuracy in Film: A Double-Edged Sword 53:41 The Art of Storytelling: Balancing Fact and Fiction 58:48 Casting the Next Nicolas Cage: The Future of Movie Stars 01:03:07 Cinematography and Set Design: Crafting Visual Narratives 01:05:48 Favorite Scenes: Moments that Captivate

    1h 35m
  3. Pride & Prejudice (2005) with Crystal Justine - Episode 35

    JUN 15

    Pride & Prejudice (2005) with Crystal Justine - Episode 35

    Join filmmaker and film critic Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime) as she welcomes guest Crystal Justine (@HeyCrystalJ)—creator of TheCinemaNook.com—for a deep dive into Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice (2005). From manic pixie dream girls and horror community drama to ADHD writing chaos and the enduring power of practical effects, this episode is a warm, chaotic, and cinematic deep cut. In this episode, we explore:• Why the Pride & Prejudice rain scene still emotionally wrecks us• What it means to “monetize your breakdown” in digital film culture• How horror communities are unexpectedly healing• The creative mess of ADHD voice notes and Letterboxd rants• Red-pen editing of Fifty Shades fanfic• And why The Fellowship of the Ring is the ultimate comfort film Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rq0Dvp1GA4g Follow Crystal JustineTikTok: @heycrystaljInstagram: @heycrystaljWebsite: TheCinemaNook.com Follow Kt Baldassaro / MovieRuntimeTikTok: @movieruntimeInstagram: @movieruntime YouTube: @MovieRuntime

    2h 1m
  4. Paprika with Aaron Wood - Episode 34

    MAY 15

    Paprika with Aaron Wood - Episode 34

    Paprika (2006) Is Better Than Inception?Talking Satoshi Kon, Dreams, and Fandoms with Aaron Wood This week, we’re diving into a movie I love with someone I think you’re going to love too—illustrator, designer, and board game artist Aaron Wood. We’re talking Paprika (2006), Satoshi Kon’s visually wild, brain-bending anime that’s basically Inception before Inception—but weirder, and honestly, better. Aaron had never seen it before, so we use that as a jumping-off point to explore: The ethics of dream-sharing The strange line between identity and avatars (online and in dreams) Why animation might be the only way to tell this kind of story Aaron’s work in fandom from the inside out—WPA-style fantasy posters, sci-fi tourism art, and board game design for games like Twilight Imperium Topics we hit include:🎭 The uncanny valley vs. hand-drawn magic🎤 Why Vocaloids are both cool and unsettling📺 The live-action Paprika remake (we're already anxious)🌐 How fandoms, internet identities, and dreams blur together😱 That time Aaron’s parents betrayed him… with Return of the Jedi🎬 Why sometimes we just need a little nudge to finally watch a movie This episode’s full of heart, nerdy insights, and plenty of sidetracks about art, animation, and how we experience stories. — Follow the host:Kt Baldassaro (MovieRuntime)TikTok: @movieruntimeInstagram: @movieruntimeLetterboxd: movieruntimeBluesky: movieruntime.bsky.social Follow the guest:Aaron Wood – Illustrator, graphic designer, and board game artistEtsy: JustOneScarfInstagram: @aaronwooddesignsTikTok: @aaronwooddesignsTwitter/X: @justonescarf — 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Spotify: tinyurl.com/mr8ct67cApple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/3rarkktxOther platforms: tinyurl.com/y43c2cc7

    1h 26m
  5. Rocky Calsetta vs. Raiders of the Lost Ark -(Mini) Episode 33

    MAY 1 · BONUS

    Rocky Calsetta vs. Raiders of the Lost Ark -(Mini) Episode 33

    In this recut mini-episode from Season One, we revisit our conversation with guest Rocky Calsetta—but this time, we skip the setup and go straight to the post-watch reveal. Rocky finally saw Raiders of the Lost Ark... and you might be surprised by his take. We’re trimming down the two-part episodes from our early days and spotlighting the moments that matter most: how people feel after facing the films they’ve long avoided. 🎙 Hosted by Kt Baldassaro 📅 Mini-episodes drop on the 1st, full episodes every 15th #IndiePodcast #MovieCritique #RaidersOfTheLostArk #FilmPodcast #CinephileLife #PodcastRecommendation #WatchList2025 #PopCulturePod #WomenInPodcasting #FirstWatchReaction #CultMovieClub #PodcastHighlight #ClassicFilmReview

    1h 8m
  6. The Last Unicorn with Marta "McFly" Djordjevic - Episode 32

    APR 15

    The Last Unicorn with Marta "McFly" Djordjevic - Episode 32

    🎙️ Birthday Special: Revisiting The Last Unicorn (1982) w/ Marta McFly | MovieRuntime Podcast✨ In this heartfelt birthday episode, host Kt (@MovieRuntime) is joined by film critic and nostalgia queen Marta McFly (@marta.mcfly) to take a wild, emotional, and insightful journey through the animated cult classic The Last Unicorn (1982). We’re talking unicorn theology, feminist fantasy, lost innocence, harpy trauma, and why this film hits differently as an adult. Whether you grew up with it or just discovered it, this episode is for every sad girl, cinephile, and animation lover who’s ever Googled "unicorn tapestries at The Cloisters." 🎧 In this episode: The feminist, existential soul of The Last UnicornBook vs. movie: deeper lore, fan theories, and characters you never metMia Farrow’s fragile vocals, Jeff Bridges’ chaotic energy, and why Christopher Lee brought his own copy of the bookWhy Molly Grue is an icon and how this film unpacks femininity, aging, grief, and transformationA look at Japanese animation before Ghibli and how it shaped this dreamlike film💥 Bonus chaos: Harpy boobs and the Madonna–whore complex in animationRed Bull trivia you didn’t know you neededIs King Haggard… a unicorn? And other unhinged theoriesLetterboxd hot takes & the power of a one-liner review📌 Listen if you love: Studio Ghibli, Rankin/Bass, 80s animated fantasyCult classics & weird childhood scarsFeminist and queer film theoryMovies that make you cry and then research medieval symbolism🔗 Connect with Us: 🎙️ Marta McFlyFilm critic, journalist, and host of Rewind & Revive — a podcast & film publication diving into cinema history, production stories, and film culture.→ Website & Podcast: ⁠https://rewindandrevive.com⁠ →YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@marta.mcfly⁠→ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/marta.mcfly⁠→ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.mcfly⁠→ Letterboxd: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/martamcfly⁠→ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/marta.mcfly.bsky.social 🎙️ Kt (MovieRuntime) → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieruntime→ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/movieruntime→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/movieruntime.bsky.social 💬 Liked this episode? Follow us, leave a review, and share with your film friends. It helps more than you know 💖👉 Drop a voice note or comment: What movie traumatized you as a kid—but you still think about it all the time? Let’s build the canon of weird cinematic scars.

    1h 44m
  7. A Goofy Movie with Jared Skolnick - Episode 31

    APR 1

    A Goofy Movie with Jared Skolnick - Episode 31

    🎉 APRIL FOOLS! Bet you weren’t expecting a new episode today, huh? But here we are—diving into one of the most unexpected Disney animation discussions ever! 🔥 A Goofy Movie (1995): Disney classic or overhyped nostalgia?🚫 I don’t do Disney animation.🚫 I don’t do musicals.🚫 And I couldn’t even tell you who Goofy is. But with the upcoming documentary Not Just a Goof (April 7th on Disney+) and the 30th anniversary of this 90s animated film, my longtime friend Jared Skolnick finally convinced me to watch it. Is this movie truly a cult classic, or is nostalgia blinding us? 🤔 💬 Tell us in the comments: Have you seen A Goofy Movie? Does it deserve its cult status, or is it overrated? 📌 EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:00:00 🎶 Intro – What If I Don’t Like It?00:40 🎬 Why I Never Watched A Goofy Movie07:59 🎭 The Power of Nostalgia & 90s Animation13:42 🎥 Deep Dive: A Goofy Movie (Story & Themes)19:27 📢 Disney’s 90s Legacy & Cultural Impact34:40 🎵 The Soundtrack: A 90s Musical Masterpiece?41:04 🐶 Goofy: Disney’s Most Relatable Hero?56:59 🏆 A Goofy Movie – Cult Classic or Overrated?1:12:52 🎤 Final Thoughts + What’s Next on the Podcast 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:🎵 Spotify – Click Here🍏 Apple Podcasts – Click Here🌍 Everywhere Else – Click Here 🔔 Follow & Subscribe so you never miss an episode! 📅 COMING SOON: April 15th – The Last Unicorn w/ Marta McFly! 🦄 🎥 Plus, I’ll be co-hosting the Easthampton Film Festival in May & appearing on MassAppeal Live (April 24th)! 🎬👉 Event Info 👕 MERCH ALERT! Get my Severance fan art tee: See You at the Equator 🎥 Kt on TikTok – Daily Movie Reviews & Entertainment News: 👉 @MovieRuntime 🎬 Jared Skolnick – Filmmaker, Writer, Director📢 Want to collaborate? See his work:🌍 www.skolnickfilms.com 📲 Follow Jared on Social Media:🔵 Facebook – facebook.com/jared.m.skolnick📸 Instagram – instagram.com/jared_skolnick🐦 Twitter/X – twitter.com/jaredskolnick🎥 TikTok – tiktok.com/@jared.skolnick 📽 Letterboxd – See What We’re Watching!🎬 Jared: letterboxd.com/jaredskolnick/🎬 Kt: letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/ 🎭 IMDb Profiles🎥 Jared: imdb.com/name/nm3487720/🎥 Kt: imdb.com/name/nm3539674/ 🎥 Watch Our Short Films! 🎞 Kt & Jared’s 35-min body horror short film – Girl in the Basement 👉 Watch Here🎤 Full Director’s Commentary – Girl in the Basement📺 ⁠Watch Here 🎞 Jared’s “kids on bikes” horror tale – The Earth Rejects Him (25 min) 👉 Watch Here 🎞 Jared’s comedy short – The Answer 👉 Watch Here 📺 See all Jared’s films & subscribe for more:🎬 Jared’s YouTube Channel 🎧 More Podcast Episodes & Commentary! 🎙 Jared & Kt on Movie Night Extravaganza🎬 Delicatessen (1981) – Listen Here🎬 Evil Dead (1991) – Listen Here 🎧 Jared & Kt on Opinions May Vary (OMV) Podcast📢 Listen Here

    1h 29m
  8. No Country for Old Men with Harry Marks - Episode 30

    MAR 15

    No Country for Old Men with Harry Marks - Episode 30

    🎬 What if you watched No Country for Old Men for the first time? Writer & podcaster Harry Marks (@lobbyintros) takes on the Coen Brothers’ dark, eerie classic—will he love it or hate it? 😱 We break down the film’s chilling atmosphere, the cryptic ending, and Javier Bardem’s terrifying performance. Plus, Harry brings his storytelling expertise to the table in a way you won’t want to miss! 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives! 📖 Check out Harry’s books: ➡️ Cabinet of Curiosities – https://a.co/d/2bmabL7 ➡️ Library at the Center of the Earth – https://a.co/d/2fkNePY 🎙️ Podcasts to explore: 🔹 LORE – https://www.lorepodcast.com/about 🔹 Cabinet of Curiosities – https://www.grimandmild.com/curiosities 🎵 Listen to the haunting No Country for Old Men score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKVT6Fb31bY&t=3s 📚 Love literary mysteries? Check out Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: https://a.co/d/iHOCvGs 🗺️ Up for an adventure? Try the Green Mountain Adventure Challenge: https://www.vermontime.com/green-mountain-adventure-challenge 🎶 Also, check out 98 Honda by Christian Banda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_1WYCA-bs 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #Podcast #MovieDiscussion #NoCountryForOldMen #FirstTimeWatching #FilmReview #FilmPodcast

    1h 48m
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A bimonthly podcast with host Kt Baldassaro where we ask guests to watch a movie they decided they wouldn’t like but have never seen. We aim to shed light on possible biases and maybe change their mind! —Episodes on the 1st and 15th of each month.

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