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What If I Don’t Like It? - A Movie Discussion Podcast

What If I Don’t Like It? - A Movie Discussion Podcast

By: Kt Baldassaro
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What If I Don’t Like It? is a movie podcast and film discussion hosted by actress and filmmaker Kt Baldassaro. Each episode, a guest finally watches a movie they’re sure they won’t like, despite never having seen it. Together they break down the film, exploring surprises, bias, and how personal taste shapes the way we judge and experience movies.Kt Baldassaro Art
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  • Interstellar with Riley Cosby - Episode 47

    Interstellar with Riley Cosby - Episode 47
    Jun 15 2026

    What if Interstellar isn’t actually as intimidating as its reputation suggests? Filmmaker Riley Cosby joins What If I Don’t Like It? to watch Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic for the first time and unpack whether its emotional core lives up to the hype or the legend around it.

    At its core, this episode is about expectation versus experience, and how “big” movies often come with a lot of baggage before you ever press play. We dig into why Interstellar feels larger than life, and whether its emotional core hits harder than its science-heavy reputation suggests.

    We also talk about filmmaking, film festivals, and the shift from consuming movies to creating them, as Riley shares his path from aspiring YouTuber to independent filmmaker working across horror, comedy, and experimental film.

    In this episode we discuss:• Why “film bro” recommendations shape how we approach movies• Horror as a tool for processing fear and emotion• Independent filmmaking and the festival circuit• The balance between science fiction and emotional storytelling• Whether Interstellar is actually as complicated as people claim• Why every movie connects differently depending on the viewer

    Was Riley won over by one of the most talked-about sci-fi films of the last decade? Listen to find out.


    Riley’s work:Mercy, Queen of the UndeadThe Art of DescentOpening KillDie TogetherAizo (festival release)


    Follow Riley Cosby:YouTube: @cabbageboyInstagram: @riley_is_Cabbage


    🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts
    Follow Kt Baldassaro / MovieRuntime:🎬 YouTube: @MovieRuntime📸 Instagram: @movieruntime🎞️ Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime

    Films and filmmakers mentioned include Christopher Nolan, Interstellar, The Matrix, Arrival, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more across sci-fi and genre cinema.
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Everything Everywhere All at Once with Josh DeForge - Episode 46

    Everything Everywhere All at Once with Josh DeForge - Episode 46
    May 15 2026
    What happens when a filmmaker who loves pushing creative boundaries finally watches Everything Everywhere All At Once for the first time?In this episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, I sit down with filmmaker, documentarian, and creative force behind Running Scared Motion Pictures (‪@RunningScaredMotionPictures‬ ) Josh DeForge, to unpack the Oscar-winning multiverse phenomenon Everything Everywhere All At Once, a film Josh somehow missed… until now!From cinematography and aspect ratio shifts to indie filmmaking, collaborative art, nihilism, family dynamics, and why kindness might actually matter in a chaotic universe, this conversation goes way deeper than a standard movie review.Josh opens up about his own filmmaking process, the realities of independent film production in Western Massachusetts, balancing creativity with budget limitations, and why movies that challenge expectations matter now more than ever.🎬 In this episode we discuss:✨ Why Everything Everywhere All At Once became an instant Top 10 film for Josh✨ The filmmaking choices that make the Daniels’ vision feel unlike anything else✨ Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and the emotional core of the film✨ Multiverse storytelling, absurdism, and existential dread✨ Why weird cinema matters✨ Independent filmmaking, collaboration, and creative risk-taking✨ The return of practical artistry in the age of AI✨ Why “taxes and laundry” might secretly be the most romantic line in modern cinemaPlus: Josh reveals the first movie he remembers seeing in theaters (you will absolutely not guess it), his ultimate comfort movie, and the book he still dreams of adapting to film.Whether you love A24 movies, indie filmmaking, movie analysis, film criticism, or just want to hear two filmmakers passionately geek out about one of the wildest Best Picture winners ever, this episode is for you.🎥 Follow Josh DeForge / Running Scared Motion PicturesYouTubeInstagramFacebook🎙️ About What If I Don’t Like It?Hosted by actress, filmmaker, and film critic Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime), What If I Don’t Like It? explores movies through curiosity instead of judgment, inviting guests to finally watch films they avoided, resisted, or weren’t sure they’d enjoy.🎥 YouTube / @movieruntime 📸 Instagram / movieruntime 🎵 TikTok / movieruntime 🎬 IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3501068/00:00 - 00:00- Welcome + Meet Filmmaker Josh DeForge00:25 - Running Scared Motion Pictures & Easthampton Film Festival03:55 - Pride Fashion Show & Supporting Local Art05:40 - How Josh Got Into Filmmaking07:05 - First Movie Theater Memory (Unexpected Answer)09:35 - Josh’s Ultimate Comfort Movie11:45 - The Book Josh Dreams of Adapting Into a Film13:15 - Why Josh Never Watched Everything Everywhere All at Once15:00 - Why Weird Movies Matter16:50 - The Daniels, Collaboration & Filmmaking Chaos19:05 - Indie Filmmaking on a Budget21:35 - Writing Around Real Locations & Budget Constraints24:05 - Why Collaboration Makes Better Movies26:45 - Catastrophes on Set & Why Filmmakers Keep Going29:00 - Why Artists Create Anyway30:00 - AI, Creativity & The Future of Filmmaking35:55 - Timothée Chalamet Drama (Misquoted?)38:15 - Nihilism, Depression & Why This Movie Resonates41:20 - Kindness in a Meaningless Universe43:15 - The Genius Opening Scene of EEAAO47:00 - Favorite Cinematography & Camera Choices50:10 - Ke Huy Quan’s Incredible Performance54:15 - Why Evelyn Is Such a Compelling Main Character58:55 - Writing Genre Films & Breaking Story Rules01:03:00 - Final Thoughts on Everything Everywhere All at OnceMovies Mentioned in this Episode:1939 - The Wizard of Oz1942 - Bambi1982 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial1982 - Swamp Thing1985 - The Goonies1995 - Friday1996 - Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood1997 - Spice World1998 - The Big Lebowski2014 - The Grand Budapest Hotel2016 - Terrifier2018 - Sorry to Bother You2021 - Dune2025 - Sinners
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Con Air with Jaina Cipriano - Episode 45

    Con Air with Jaina Cipriano - Episode 45
    Apr 15 2026

    First time watching Con Air (1997)… and somehow this absurd action movie actually works.

    Is Nicolas Cage the reason this chaotic ‘90s classic still holds up, especially for first-time viewers?


    In our newest episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, I’m joined by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Jaina Cipriano for her first-ever viewing of Con Air... and the results are not what we expected!


    We break down:

    - Jaina’s honest first reaction to Con Air

    - Why the movie’s absurd tone actually works

    - How ‘90s action films differ from modern blockbusters

    - The role of humor in high-stakes storytelling

    - Nicolas Cage’s performance—and why it carries the film

    - Whether this movie is secretly… good?


    Plus, we talk about Jaina’s work as a multidisciplinary artist, immersive storytelling, and how fear can shape creative work.


    🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST What If I Don’t Like It? is a film podcast where guests confront their biases by watching movies they think they won’t enjoy, and then we unpack what actually happens!


    📍 FOLLOW Jaina Cipriano

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jainastudio/

    Website: https://www.jainaciprianophotography.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jainaphoto

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/jainastudio


    📍 FOLLOW Kt Baldassaro ( @MovieRuntime )

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieruntime/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntime

    Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/


    🎬 MORE EPISODES YOU’LL LIKE Check out our episodes on Heavy Metal and Bad Boys for more unexpected movie deep dives.


    👇 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more film analysis, movie deep dives, and filmmaker conversations.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 First Time Watching Con Air?!

    01:10 Meet Jaina Cipriano

    04:30 Art, Photography & Filmmaking

    10:45 Storytelling Across Mediums

    16:30 Fear, Creativity & Immersive Work

    24:50 First Movie Memories

    27:15 Comfort Movies & Favorites

    30:50 Movies That Should Be Made

    33:00 Why Jaina Avoided Con Air

    35:30 First Impressions of Con Air

    39:00 Nicolas Cage Performance Breakdown

    44:30 Why the Movie Actually Works

    49:30 90s Action vs Modern Blockbusters

    54:30 Cinematography & Visual Style

    58:30 The Absurdity Factor

    1:02:00 Favorite Scenes

    1:05:30 Final Thoughts: Does It Hold Up?
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    1 hr and 42 mins
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