Episodes

  • Phantom Thread (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Jun 25 2026

    This week we cover our penultimate episode of Paul Thomas Anderseason with "Phantom Thread." We discuss the development of this project and its production. We then dive into the film itself and describe everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.

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    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

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    2 hrs and 30 mins
  • Inherent Vice (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Jun 18 2026

    This week we cover Paul Thomas Anderson's smoky noir, "Inherent Vice." We discuss the long process of adapting Thomas Pynchon's work into a screenplay, and the funding of the film. We then make sense of the murky plot and discuss the scenes we love from this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

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    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

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    2 hrs and 43 mins
  • The Master (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Jun 12 2026

    This week we're back with Paul Thomas Anderson's excellent post-war drama, "The Master." We discuss the long road to getting this film made as well as the varied influences on the film's look and story. We, then, dive into the plot of the film and describe everything we love about it. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • There Will Be Blood (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    May 28 2026

    This week we discuss one of our favorite films of all time, "There Will Be Blood." We discuss the five years in between this and his previous film, "Punch-Drunk Love." After we cover the background, we dive into the film itself doing plenty of Daniel Plainview impressions along the way. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 53 mins
  • Punch-Drunk Love (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    May 22 2026

    This week we cover Paul Thomas Anderson's follow-up to "Magnolia," "Punch-Drunk Love." We cover the beginnings of the script and what PTA was doing in between these two films. After we cover the production and release of the film, we dive into the plot and discuss everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair this film with another for a pair of double bill ideas!

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • Magnolia (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    May 13 2026

    This week we continue our PT Anderseason with "Magnolia." We discuss how the film came about after the success of Boogie Nights, and Anderson's first experience with final cut privileges. We then discuss how Anderson approached the writing process and then dive into the meat of the film. After we discuss the plot fully, we each pair this film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • Boogie Nights (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    May 6 2026

    This week we continue our Paul Thomas Anderseason with his San Fernando Valley epic, Boogie Nights. We talk about the inception of this film as a short, then later as a long ass script that had Hollywood abuzz. We also discuss the real-life influences for the film and the porn scene of the 70s and 80s. After we discuss the background, we dive into the film itself and talk about everything we love about the film. Finally, we end the episode with a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

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    3 hrs and 2 mins
  • Hard Eight (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
    Apr 29 2026

    Welcome back for our PT Anderseason where we cover all of the films of recent Oscar-winning director, Paul Thomas Anderson. We begin with his first film, naturally, Hard Eight." We discuss Anderson's life up to this point in his early career including his childhood and short films. We then get into the background of this film, the PBS film Anderson met Philip Baker Hall on, and the contentious editing of the film. We then dive right into the meat of the movie and describe everything we love about this film. Finally, we finish the episode with a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

    Thank you so much for listening!

    Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill


    Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

    Theme Song by Breck McGough

    Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill

    Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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    2 hrs and 21 mins