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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 215: Friendship Feb 16, 2026

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Look, we get it: not everyone is a fan of Tim Robinson’s unique style of comedy. And while Friendship may not be the ultimate litmus test on his comedic sensibilities, it has its moments of real drama and relatable circumstances for the everyman that poke through his specific line delivery and chaotic energy. If you weren’t into I Think You Should Leave or The Chair Company, maybe give this one a shot. Tune in to our episode (which is so cherry) as we discuss the film, plus extreme food challenges, exploring abandoned places, and kissing your parents on the mouth.

Friendship stars Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rick Worthy, and Whitmer Thomas. Directed by Andrew DeYoung.

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Episode 214: Frankenstein (2025) Feb 02, 2026

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Guillermo del Toro had been waiting to make his version of Frankenstein for a long time, and in 2025 we finally got to see what he can do with the classic story. It turned out to be a 9-Oscar nominations worthy endeavor. Some interesting spins on the beloved novel await those curious enough to see what Jacob Elordi can do as The Monster, so put on your finest ascot and pour a tall glass of white (milk) as we dissect this one. Plus, discussions on whether or not Christoph Waltz is a good actor, Victor’s goop diet, and just how many babies Nathan could beat in a fight to death.

Frankenstein (2025)stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, and David Bradley. Directed by Guillermo del Toro.

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Episode 213: 28 Years Later Jan 19, 2026

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It had been 18 years since the last entry in the 28 (or 28 x Later…) franchise, but Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s return could not have been more welcomed. While 28 Years Later was incredibly divisive (especially due to that ending), no one could argue that this entry into this infected (read: zombie) property wasn’t unique and refreshing. We love this one and hope you do too. So hold onto your head (and spine) as we tear into this one as well as discuss decrepit punk houses, the nicest thing Mallie’s ever said, Larry the Cable Guy’s only good joke, and, of course, those Alpha dongs.

28 Years Later stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, and Erin Kellyman. Directed by Danny Boyle.

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Episode 212: Next Jan 05, 2026

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Remember 2007’s Next? No? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. This Nic Cage vehicle is one of his more forgotten outputs from the past 20 years and for good reason. A plot that truly doesn’t make any sense is only outweighed by apathetic performances and even lazier direction. Couple all of that with what has to be one of the most insulting endings to a movie ever and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Luckily for us, our episode is far better. Tune in to hear us breakdown the movie (as best we can), plus conversations about Cage’s absurd hair, magic coin blood, and, of course, soiling yourself to get out of a situation.

Next stars Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel, Thomas Kretschmann, Tory Kittles, and Peter Falk. Directed by Lee Tamahori.

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Episode 211: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (with Drew Miles) Dec 22, 2025

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This holiday season, we here at The Silver Linings Playlist proudly present to you a very special gift in the form of a super-sized episode. And what better movie to talk about for 2 and a half hours than the much conferred (and often criticized) Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Where does this one fall in the legacy of Star Wars flicks? Is it better than you remember? We’ll let you know as we break down the film in its entirety, as well as discuss the most important topics such as Chewbacca fueling Yoda’s drug problems, the very contentious Empire cryptocurrency PalpaCoin, Sheev’s time as a gigolo on Naboo, and of course those c---y boots Obi-Wan loves to wear. All of that and more with guest Drew Miles.

Happy holidays to all who celebrate, and we’ll see you in the new year!

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith stars Natalie Portman, Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Ian McDiarmid and Hayden Christensen. Directed by George Lucas.

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Episode 210: Brokeback Mountain (with Michael Moss) Dec 08, 2025

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It’s been 20 years since the “gay cowboy movie” split Western culture in two, but Brokeback Mountain is so much more than its prejudicial and controversial reputation. A film that arguably should have won Best Picture more than any other movie in its respective year, it unabashedly wears its heart on its sleeve and dares you to look away. Saddle up and come along with us as we celebrate this film’s cultural impact as well as its lasting legacy. Plus, conversations about the weird internet mob mentality against Anne Hathaway, “hard soups”, proms with only 3 students, Nathan chugging beans (literally), and so much more with returning guest Michael Moss. And, as always: f--- Crash.

You can read Moss’s essay on the film here.

Brokeback Mountain stars Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Randy Quaid, Heath Ledger. Directed by Ang Lee.

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Episode 209: Caught Stealing Nov 24, 2025

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Just in time for the holidays, the boys are back to kick off Season 9! We’re fired up to talk about Aronofsky’s latest flick Caught Stealing – a big departure from his usual style of storytelling. It doesn’t quite work as well as we had hoped, but there’s still a lot of good stuff in this black comedy crime thriller. So put on your Giants cap and buckle up as we discuss everything this one has to offer, plus Giuliani’s abysmal late-‘90s New York nightlife, the Russian John Lennon story, cat group text threads, and so much more. Plus, a very, very special message from a big TSLP legend. You won’t want to miss it!

You can watch the hilarious Heavy Rain fail video we discuss in the episode here.

Caught Stealing stars Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, and Vincent D’Onofrio. Directed by Darren Aronofsky.

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Showguys - Episode 7: Reappraisal & Reclamation - Take Care of Yourself (And Each Other) Sep 22, 2025

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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of 1995's Showgirls, we're releasing this episode from our Patreon for non-members discussing how the film's reception has changed over the past 3 decades. If you like what you hear, sign up for the Patreon today. It's only $1 a month after a 7-day free trial, and you'll gain access to all the episodes of our other mini-series The Secret of the Duuudes all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise, tournament brackets, behind the scenes bonuses, episodes released early, and yes, more Showgirls.

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This podcast has been, in and of itself, a retrospective look back at the film Showgirls, but now we’re actually going to talk about reappraising the film and how it’s viewed today versus the backlash and vitriol from 1995. While the movie has been reevaluated and praised as a cult classic now, there are many other facets that are worth discussing, such as the critical reassessment, the LGBTQIA+ community’s annexation of the film, and more.

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Showguys - Episode 12: Casting the Remake, or (The Concept of a Road House) Aug 15, 2025

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To celebrate our 9 year anniversary of the show, we're sharing this episode of Showguys(originally released 1/1/2025) from our Patreon for all you non-members. In this episode, Nathan and Dustin discuss what a potential remake of Showgirls would look like, and one of them even casts a very topical actor of late. If you like what you hear, sign up for the Patreon today. It's only $1 a month after a 7-day free trial, and you'll gain access to all the episodes of our other mini-series The Secret of the Duuudes all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise, tournament brackets, behind the scenes bonuses, episodes released early, and yes, more Showgirls talk.

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“IP” are the two most important letters in the film industry right now (aside from maybe “AI”), and Showgirls is untapped potential. So with the 30th anniversary of the release of that film on the horizon this year, we can think of no better time than now for a remake. Hear both of our pitches – the cast, the director, the story, etc. RIP James Amazon.

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Episode 208: Halloween II (1981) Jul 28, 2025

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Parting is always such sweet sorrow, but don’t be so down that Season 8 has come to an end; be glad it happened in the first place. And we’re not leaving for our brief hiatus just yet because we have yet another film to discuss in the Michael Myers canon, and it’s the very divisive Halloween II from 1981. This one introduced the backstory that seemingly everyone hated, but if you look beyond that, there’s a very good Halloween movie here with even more great Dean Cundey photography, entertaining kills, and scampy Michael behavior. So for one last time this season, take a sedative and make yourself a blood-ham sandwich as you listen to us discuss the movie, as well as how to eat a Reese’s incorrectly (and how to pronounce it properly), Michael Myers’s proficiency at Call of Duty, and most crucially: the importance of every hospital’s “C.E.U.” division.

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Halloween II (1981)stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, and Dick Warlock. Directed by Rick Rosenthal.

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