Show overview
Dear Movies, I Love You has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 299 episodes, alongside 55 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 420 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 10m and 1h 38m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by iHeartPodcasts.
From the publisher
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 certainly can’t pronounce). Follow Dear Movies, I Love You on Instagram @dearmoviesiloveyou. Dear Movies, I Love You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
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Ep 55The Work of Bradley Cooper and Is This Thing On? (2025)
EOn this week’s comedic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey finally tackle the latest film, IS THIS THING ON? (2025), from the “maestro” himself, Bradley Cooper. They also do a deep examination of his oeuvre and what sets him apart from other filmmakers. Plus, the hosts answer more emails in their segment - Gripe, Gropes (consensual), and ‘Grets. 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.
Ep 54Baseball and The Bad News Bears (1976)! Plus, Jenny Zigrino!
EOn this week’s patriotic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey talk baseball and the 1976 classic THE BAD NEWS BEARS. Plus, the hilarious Jenny Zigrino joins our hosts to talk about her movie “Area of Expertise” - 18th-century costumes! Some titles that are covered - AMADEUS (1984), MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006), DANGEROUS LIAISONS (1988), and 1776 (1972). 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.
Ep 53“Wuthering Heights” (2026)
EOn this week’s salacious episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey finally get a chance to chat about the controversial new Margot Robbie/ Jacob Elordi romance, “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” (2026). 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.
Ep 52The Oscars! Plus, Paul Rust!
EOn this week’s award-winning episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey chat about all things Oscars - predictions, snubs, bizarre nominations, and more! Plus, the wonderful Paul Rust joins the show to talk about his “Area of Expertise” - John Hughes 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.
Ep 51AI and Her (2013)
EOn this week’s artificial episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie is introduced to the AI version of Casey, which she prefers over the real Casey. Afterwards, the real Casey and Millie discuss the work of Spike Jonze, AI’s place in human romance, and the masterpiece, HER (2013). 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.
Ep 50John Carpenter and The Thing (1982)! Plus, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner!
EOn this week’s cold episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the films of John Carpenter and his masterpiece, THE THING (1982). Plus, the wonderful Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins the hosts for “My Area of Expertise” to discuss movies that include “Women driven to madness by an unkind or apathetic society.” 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.
Ep 49Sorry to Bother You (2018)
EOn this week’s apologetic episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, in honor of Black History Month, Millie and Casey discuss the recent classic, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (2018). Plus, the hosts comb through some wonderful email questions, including, “What is your perspective on finishing a movie even if you're not feeling it?” 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.
Ep 48Burt Reynolds, The Super Bowl, and The Longest Yard (1974)
EOn this week’s manly episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, in honor of the Super Bowl, Millie and Casey discuss the pigskin classic, THE LONGEST YARD (1974). Millie gives an impassioned declaration of love for the great Burt Reynolds. Plus, the hosts answer a slew of voicemail questions. 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.
Ep 47No Other Choice (2025)! Plus, Micro Budget Writer/ Director Morgan Evans
EOn this week’s killer episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the brand new Park Chan-wook movie, NO OTHER CHOICE (2025). Plus, they’re joined by Morgan Evans, the fantastic writer/ director of the new mockumentary, MICRO BUDGET. He's on the show to talk about his “area of expertise,” Linda Fiorentino and THE LAST SEDUCTION (1994). 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.
Ep 46Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2004)
EOn 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.
Ep 45Referential Films & How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)! Plus, Screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin!
EOn 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.
Ep 44Bleak Week 2026: Come and See (1985)
EOn 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.
Ep 43Dry January Part II & Withnail and I (1987)
EOn 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)
EFlashback 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.
Millie & Casey Were on My Favorite Murder!
EMillie and Casey talk to Karen and Georgia from My Favorite Murder about the movies that made them, film recommendations for budding cinephiles and more. Episode originally aired on My Favorite Murder on January 23, 2025. 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.