Movies aren't just something we watch—they're something we fall for. Dear​ Movies, I Love You is a podcast that treats cinema like that high school crush​ you never got over. Join hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O'Brien as they embrace the joy of movie culture. They discuss the kind of history, nuance and criticism that serious film fans crave. Come for the fresh, unpretentious takes on your favorite blockbusters and stay for the art-house deep cuts that you maybe haven’t heard of (and certa...
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Episode List

Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2004)

Jan 27th, 2026 8:01 AM

On this week’s interdimensional episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey go back in time to talk about the cult classic, DONNIE DARKO: DIRECTOR'S CUT (2004). Plus, another installment of ‘Gripes, Gropes, and ‘Grets’ which includes a certified grope (with permission) of the actor John Carroll Lynch. ​Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Referential Films & How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)! Plus, Screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin!

Jan 20th, 2026 8:01 AM

On this week’s steamy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey try to get their proverbial groove back by discussing the 1998 classic, How Stella Got Her Groove Back. They also dissect the concept of “referential films” (ie, movies whose titles become a shorthand for a concept). Plus, the screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin (Cobweb, Texas Chainsaw Massacre) joins the show to talk about his “Area of Expertise” - Fake movies in movies. ​Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bleak Week 2026: Come and See (1985)

Jan 13th, 2026 8:01 AM

On this week’s depressing episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey celebrate “Bleak Week” by watching one of the darkest war movies of all time, COME AND SEE (1985). To add to the fun, Millie constructs a game similar to Mad Libs called “Sad Libs,” where she and Casey try to assemble the trailer for the saddest movie of all time. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dry January Part II & Withnail and I (1987)

Jan 6th, 2026 8:01 AM

On this week’s theatrical episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey return to their “Dry January” theme with their conversation about the iconic drunk movie, WITHNAIL AND I (1987). Plus, more ‘Film Advice,” including a question about disagreeing with movie critics. ​Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flashback: Manic Pixie Dream Girls & Garden State (2004)

Dec 30th, 2025 8:01 AM

Flashback to the 2nd episode of the podcast! In this episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey share the latest entries in their Film Diary before diving into Garden State (2004), one of the defining films of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl era. Plus, a Sensitive Boy movie quiz and fresh Employee Picks. Originally Aired: February 4th, 2025 Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up with the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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