You Had Me At Skip It

From the movies you love to love and the movies you love to hate, Mike and Taylor provide weekly movie news, reviews and so much more. The former hosts of Screening in Kingston give you their hot takes on current and past films. A movie podcast for movie fans!

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Episodes

Thursday Oct 23, 2025

Father Quirk returns for more Halloween movie talk! This week we’re diving into two eerie explorations of cinematic horror: Dario Argento’s Deep Red (1975) and Peter Strickland’s Berberian Sound Studio (2012). From giallo blood and stylized murder to the unsettling hum of sound design gone mad, we’re talking atmosphere, artistry, and the strange beauty of fear on film.

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

Taylor and Mike summon their thoughts on The Conjuring: Last Rites, the final chapter of the long-running horror franchise. Was this a fitting farewell for Ed and Lorraine Warren, or did the series finally lose its spirit? We also take time to discuss some of our favourite films from the Conjuring universe. 

Thursday Oct 09, 2025

Halloween season rolls on with more chilling picks! We begin the episode with talking about Stranger Things Season 5, the release date, schedule and our thoughts on the upcoming season. Taylor reviews Clown in the Cornfield, a slasher with sharp edges and social commentary lurking beneath the blood. Mike dives into the opening episodes of Alien: Earth, a fresh sci-fi horror series that blends cosmic dread with grounded human drama, surprisingly! 

Thursday Oct 02, 2025

This week, Taylor reviews The Wrong Paris, a charming new rom-com that proves love can bloom in all the wrong places. Mike reviews The Woman in the Yard, a tense horror film filled with creeping dread and shocking reveals. Together, they break down the laughs, the scares, and whether these movies are worth watching or worth a skip.

Thursday Sep 25, 2025

Father Quirk is back for a dive into the shadows of classic Film Noir. This week, we explore Chinatown (1974) and Key Largo (1948), breaking down their masterful writing, striking cinematography, and lasting impact on the genre. Plus, hear our non-spoiler takes on what makes these films essential viewing.

Thursday Sep 18, 2025

After a short break, we’re back and ready to close out the summer movie season in style! In this episode of You Had Me at Skip It, we revisit the biggest hits (and surprises) of the summer from the Fantastic Four, to the prehistoric spectacle of Jurassic World: Rebirth, the explosive buzz around Weapons, and the heartfelt charm of Friendship.

Thursday Sep 11, 2025

We'll be back as of September 18 with all new episodes of You Had Me At Skip It! Mike gives a brief update and introduces you to his Star Trek podcast with Tyler Vance! Enjoy an episode of Yesterday's Star Trek and we'll see you next week. 

You Had Me At A Skarsgårds

Thursday Jul 17, 2025

Thursday Jul 17, 2025

Mike hits the ground running ranting about the trailer for Project Hail Mary, which will probably be a future movie/book club! We also discuss for some reason all the Skarsgårds. This week Mike reviews Superman (2025) and Taylor reviews Deep Cover. 

Thursday Jul 10, 2025

This week we dive into live action remakes and discuss why you can't use real Lions in The Lion King. Mike reviews How To Train Your Dragon, the 2025 live action remake. Taylor reviews a documentary series on Netflix, Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel.

You Had Me At Movies From A Hat

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

Our old game from Screening in Kingston, "Movies From A Hat,  makes its Skip It debut! This week we review Wildlife (2018) and Wish I Was Here (2014) and try to find some common threads between the films. 

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