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The Silver Linings Playlist

Not every movie wraps up with a neat little bow on the end. Some leave you asking “what the f@#$?!” We’re here to find the silver lining in the latter. Join Dustin, Mallie, and Nathan every other Monday as we try to find the light at the end of the tunnel for some of cinema’s bleakest endings – and have some laughs while doing so.

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Episode 230: Hamnet Sep 14, 2026

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While Sinners and One Battle After Another were duking it all awards season earlier this year, a lot of the other films up for Best Picture and multiple other categories got left out of the conversation; Hamnet was unfortunately one of them. Beautifully tragic performances, impeccable direction, and a score that would make even the toughest man weep, this movie is so much more than “emotional manipulation”. If you only gave it the once over or put off seeing it, this is your sign to marvel at the performances of Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Jacobi Jupe as well as Chloé Zhao’s incredible vision of the lives of young Agnes and Will. In our episode we break down the film, plus discuss Oscar “villains”, the original aura farming fashion accessory, Nathan’s pitch for an adult entertainment parody of Backrooms, and so much more.

Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Jacobi Jupe, Noah Jupe, and Joe Alwyn. Directed by Chloé Zhao.

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Episode 229: Predestination Aug 31, 2026

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Time travel, destiny, and predetermination – it’s all on display in 2014’s Predestination. A small film with big ideas riding on the coattails of Primer, Inception, and a lot of other time related movies that came before it, there’s so much to unpack in what essentially is two movies attached at the hip to one another. So grab your favorite bottle of scotch and get ready for twist after twist as we try to unravel the mystery of who The Unmarried Mother is, plus topics like our…unique rules for time travel, Australian currency exchange rates, boob-shaped bells, and so much more await in our “last” episode of the show. We are Forrest Gump, we carry the flame!

Predestination stars Christopher Kirby, Noah Taylor, Sarah Snook, Ethan Hawke, and Madeleine West. Directed by Michael & Peter Spierig.

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Episode 228: The Return of the Living Dead (1985) (with James Stacey) Aug 17, 2026

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We have just one question for you: do you wanna party? If so, then you’re in for a treat because this week on the show we’re getting down and dirty with maybe the most punk rock version of all zombie flicks with 1985’s The Return of the Living Dead. A kick-ass soundtrack, fun characters, and outrageous special effects have cemented this one as a classic, and it’s still engaging over 40 years later. So join us in the cemetery as we tear into the movie, plus our thoughts on the upcoming Street Fighter reboot, Dave Mustaine’s only good lyric, one of the funniest movie titles of all time, and so much more with returning guest James Stacey.

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The Return of the Living Dead (1985) stars James Karen, Thom Mathews, Don Calfa, Clu Gulager, Beverly Randolph, and Miguel A. Nunez. Directed by Dan O’Bannon.

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The Silver Linings Playlist’s 10th Anniversary Special Aug 15, 2026

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10 years ago today, we began our journey building a playlist of films with cliffhanger, downbeat, and upsetting endings with the caveat of discovering a silver lining for each and every one. In this anniversary special, we’re looking back at the podcast’s journey to make it to this incredible milestone, revisiting some unforgettable moments, and celebrating everything in our show’s legacy. We hope you enjoy this enormous episode.

Thank you so much for all of your support over the past decade. We look forward to many more years of covering some of cinema’s bleakest endings.

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Episode 227: Memories of Murder Aug 03, 2026

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We’re taking a turn back into Korean cinema this week as we’re reviewing an absolute classic that’s still in IMDb’s Top 200 and Letterboxd’s Top 50 greatest films of all time. Memories of Murder isn’t a conventional murder mystery; it’s light and funny when it can be while also weaving a web of uncertainty and hopelessness, something only the great Bong Joon ho can accomplish. So slip into your Nice (not Nike) sneakers and look us in the eyes as we break open this film, plus discussions on how the ‘80s weren’t as glamorous as the movies try to make them out to be, the ineptitude of police detectives, an overabundance of flying jump kicks, and more.

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Memories of Murder stars Song Kang-Ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roe-ha, Song Jae-ho, Park Hae-Il, and Go Seo-hee. Directed by Bong Joon ho.

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Episode 226: The Breed (2006) Jul 20, 2026

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Do you remember 2006’s The Breed? No? That’s okay, no one else does either. We’re uncovering a nothing of a movie to discuss, and it’s no wonder this thing has been lost to time. In 96 minutes of runtime, there’s only about 12 worth seeing. With that being said, our episode is jam packed, so strap in as we tear into this barely-a-movie flick, plus discuss the recent sequel (we couldn’t believe it either), the goofy as hell RC-3 Seabee, Pat Sajak’s greatest impression, Michelle Rodriguez as a Firestarter, DoesTheCatDie.com, and so much more.

The Breed (2006) stars Michelle Rodriguez, Oliver Hudson, Taryn Manning, Eric Lively, and Hill Harper. Directed by Nicholas Mastandrea.

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Episode 225: First Blood (with John Wooliscroft of The Cinema Psychos Show) Jul 06, 2026

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We just passed America’s 250th birthday, so what better way to celebrate our nation’s history than by discussing a film about a veteran with PTSD who was chewed up, spit out, and left for dead by his own country? You’d be forgiven for thinking First Blood is just like any other Rambo film, but this one has a sincere message, and it utilizes a lot of restraint in telling it. So make yourself more presentable with a shave and a haircut as you listen to us discuss the movie, plus Richard Crenna’s campy performance, the upcoming prequel, and of course, Nathan’s incredible Sly Stallone impression. All of that and so much more with John Wooliscroft from The Cinema Psychos Show.

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First Blood stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, and Brian Dennehy. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.

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Episode 224: The Hitcher (1986) Jun 22, 2026

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Our mothers told us never to do this, but if we had to describe 1986’s The Hitcher in one word, we would use the word “mean”. Somehow this one manages to be very violent and simultaneously incredibly restrained. Rutger Hauer gives one of the most menacing performances in this very straightforward thriller that rivals Steven Spielberg’s Duel in its relentlessness. So light up a cigarette and make sure to buckle up too as we break down this cult classic, plus discuss what the Hitcher and penguins have in common, the one unfortunate film in C. Thomas Howell’s filmography, and of course Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel’s infamous scathing review.

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The Hitcher (1986) stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rutger Hauer, and C. Thomas Howell. Directed by Robert Harmon.

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Episode 223: The Roses (with David Arnold of Fear Coded) Jun 08, 2026

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1989’s The War of the Roses is undeniably a classic. The 2025 remake The Roses, however, is probably not destined for the same fate. Even though the cast shines, the story is lacking a lot of the…well, war of the Roses. It’s worth exactly one watch (preferably on a plane) and not much more. That being said, our episode certainly isn’t a drag, so sign a commitment (not a contract) to listen along as we discuss the film. Topics of discussion also include Mallie’s new fashion accessory, great bleed out spots, celebrity cookbooks, and cucking lemons. All of that and more with special guest David Arnold of the queer horror podcast Fear Coded.

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The Roses stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and Allison Janney. Directed by Jay Roach.

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Episode 222: Twilight (with Priscilla Hendry and Ashley Simmons) May 25, 2026

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It was a franchise that critics turned their noses up at and movie snobs rolled their eyes at, but Twilight proved all of them wrong at the box office. When it comes to the movie itself, however, they may have been proven right. A Mormon’s tale of yearning and romance is actually a cautionary tale of gaslighting and abusive behavior. If you loved this one as a teen, you may be surprised at how it plays nearly twenty years later. So grab a beer (regardless of the time of day) and hold on tight, spider monkeys, cause we’re breaking (dawn) this one open as we discuss the film, plus the ghost truck of Forks, Taylor Lautner’s best bit, and Mallie’s live reaction to watching the final fight scene in Breaking Dawn - Part 2 for the first time. All of that and so much more with returning betrothed guests Priscilla Hendry and Ashley Simmons.

Twilight stars Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Billy Burke, Ashley Greene, Robert Pattinson, Jackson Rathbone, and Kristen Stewart. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke.

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