Friday Night Movie By @pancake4table

This week we talk all things Alien! But first, Lily gives a quick recap of her Italian vacation with Becky, where the sisters rented a hilarious toy car. Shai and Lily then dig in on the new Hulu/FX show “Alien Earth”, based on the Alien franchise, which we are loving! If you’re already a xenomorph fan or you’re on the fence about watching, do not miss this ep. Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spoti

The sibs are together and all have some form of cold. We also have a great story from Cousin Vanessa about our mom covering a kid in whipped cream by accident.  Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies,

Shai chats special guest sister and renowned author, Orli Zuravicky, about books' on screen adaptations and which sibling is the favorite child. Shai also happened to finish reading a book and wants a parade.  Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits

The sibs chat about their adventures this week. Shai explains how he barely made it to San Francisco and Lily and Becky share some Tenerife adventures with Shai’s eldest daughter who is visiting the “tias”. We also talk about the new Netflix detective show “Department Q” and our mutual love for Matthew Goode. Catch up with us and don’t miss this ep!  Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitch

Becky, Lily, and Shai are all back and dive into their long overdue review of The Bear Season 4. We also make fun of Lily's horse voice. And Becky gives a her quick Superman review.  Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told

Leah Jones, host of Finding Favorites with Leah Jones, guest stars in this episode to fill us in on her favorite movies of the summer and the rules for seeing a film in 4DX.  Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Sho

Shai and Alli had a date night and saw Superman. We think they saw the same movie, but we're not sure. Tune in for their instant reaction, as well as whether or not Alli thought it was better than F1. Plus, a few fun recommendations!  Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the

It’s that time of year again when Shai is on vacation in a weird time zone and the podcast is left to Becky and Lily! The sisters take over FNM this week to talk about Becky’s camping trip with the littles and our favorite camping movies. Celebrate the summer with this special ep! Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Mov

This week the sibs talk about the premiere of their film THE FLOATERS and the amazing experience at the Bentonville Film Festival. They also recount their travel adventures getting to Arkansas, which involved a pilot with diarrhea, a new airport friend, and some lost bras. We also share our MVP performances from the films at the festival.  Follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google

In this special dispatch from the Bentonville Film Festival, Shai and Lily share behind-the-scenes stories from the world premiere of The Floaters and highlight the standout films they caught during the week. From gripping documentaries to hilarious comedies and heartfelt sibling dramas, this quick-hit episode gives you the highlights and pays tribute the amazing Arkansas community that showed up in force. Some of the Movies We Loved at BFF 2025: Cotton Candy Bubblegum – wild Philly comedy from Jay Pender that is going to be FRIDAY+ FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF for the next generation Magic Hour – Katie Aselton & Daveed Diggs shine in the beautiful drama about love and grief Adult Children – a brutally honest, loving, and hilarious portrait of siblings starring Aya Cash, Tom Sadoski, Betsy Brandt, Mimi Rogers, and a breakout performance by Ella Rubin.  and of course... The Floaters – our summer camp comedy world premiere Tune in for more highlights and follow @floatersmovie for updates! Sign up for th

Shai is joined by filmmaker (and cousin) Galit Lipnik for a behind-the-scenes look at F+, a family film that's the middle school Ocean’s Eleven. They explore the film’s heartwarming blend of humor and emotion, its thoughtful casting of both rising young stars and veteran actors, and the intentional creation of a set that felt more like a family than a film shoot. From Randy Couture’s unexpectedly sweet presence to Jennifer Esposito’s vulnerable and hilarious performance, Galit shares how each cast member brought something special to the story. The conversation also touches on the growing demand for family-friendly theater going experiences. Whether you're a parent, a film lover, or just someone who enjoys a good caper with heart, this episode delivers a feel-good dose of everything. See the world premiere of THE FLOATERS at the Bentonville Film Festival - buy tickets. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MO

This week Shai tells us about his run in with the great Eugene Levy. We also discuss the truth about good parenting. Sure it’s good values and being kind but it’s really about teaching your kids the important stuff like cult movie classics and the best movie quotes. Find out what happens when Lily's kids watch "Weird" Al's UHF! This is your new parenting with pop culture podcast. See the world premiere of THE FLOATERS at the Bentonville Film Festival - buy tickets. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate an

In this impromptu episode, Shai and Lily recount some darkly funny stories from this week. Lily was asked to do the highest mitzvah and politely said no, and Shai discovered the south of France. We also review Apple TV’s new workplace comedy set in space, “Murderbot” (no spoilers). Some of the best FNM episodes are completely improvised - this is one of them. See the world premiere of THE FLOATERS at the Bentonville Film Festival - buy tickets. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your

In this episode the siblings talk pillow cases (are they a scam?), MurderBot (Apple+), the animated classic An American Tail, and Secret Mall Apartment. We also try to understand the slang of the "kids today" and look at upcoming summer blockbusters, including Mission Impossible.  See the world premiere of THE FLOATERS at the Bentonville Film Festival - buy tickets. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play |

Mom was in town for Mother's Day (shenanigans ensue), Shai and Becky checked out the fantastic film, SECRET MALL APARTMENT, and Lily is all in on HBO's THE PITT. We also drop huge news about our upcoming film, THE FLOATERS! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh,

From Newark Airport chaos to the cloning ethics of Mickey 17, all three sibs are back with laughs, rants, and TV takes. Shai, Becky, and Lily trade travel horror stories and dive into their latest watchlist: Mickey 17, Love on the Spectrum, Girls5eva, as well as some oldies, including the Sandlot, and Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play alon

Shai and Lily catch up on everything—from lost car keys to the end of the world. We swap stories of recent mishaps (some more embarrassing than others), and of course, dive into what we’ve been watching lately. This week’s lineup includes: Didi – a raw, funny, and heartfelt indie you won’t want to miss Don't Tell Larry (In theaters June 20) – Starring the hilarious Patty Guggenheim and the iconic Ed Begley Jr. Bosch: Legacy – We say goodbye to the final season of this gritty detective drama Love on the Spectrum – This heartwarming reality series continues to win us over Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse – Our pick for the perfect apocalypse comedy: clever, quirky, and criminally underseen Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and websi

Shai kicks off this week’s episode with an I Told You Show for Becky, and his new discovery - vitamins (spoiler: his bodily fluids glow now). Calling from snowy Ottawa, Becky shares tales of Passover with her Russian in-laws, who have gone above and beyond to turn their home into a matzo fry culinary lab, complete with matzo waffles and matzo spanakopita. We also tackle a ton of movies and shows we're watching:  The Wedding Banquet (but Shai makes it about The Last Jedi) The Shondaland whodunnit The Residence, stacked with a killer cast including Uzo Aduba and Ken Marino Hit Man (again... Glenn Powell - need we say more) The Peanut Butter Falcon A revisiting of Mallrats and John Tucker Must Die with the next generation Plus, what’s coming in May? Shai and Becky preview: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action) Karate Kid: Legends Thunderbolts …and the Nicolas Cage slow burn The Surfer Clown in a Cornfield (a big NO for Becky) Also: Woody Woodpecker, Heart Ey

What happens when our mom watches the Minecraft movie without ever having played the game? She crashes the pod to explain it in the most hilarious and mom-est way possible. Then, just when you think the surprises are over—Dad jumps in with his hot take on Reacher Season 3. In this family-packed episode of the Friday Night Movie Podcast, hosts Lily and Shai also review buzzworthy titles including Back in Action (the action-comedy starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz), Twisters (the thrilling sequel to Twister), The Amateur (a fresh espionage drama), and The Music Store, a unique indie gem written, directed by, and starring Joe Gillette.   Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports

With White Lotus, Righteous Gemstones, Severance, and other big shows finishing up there seasons, Shai and Becky guide you through how to fill your watchlist during the coming TV drought. We also feature special interviews from Awesome Con 2025, including writer/director and host of The Scrary Movie Project podcast, Matt Lolich, Javier and Karen Lopez, Violetteverse, Jay Aress, and more! Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | St