Top Five Movies That Begin with the Letter D

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A woman is talked off a ledge by a serial killer, then injected with a paralytic for most of the movie.

The episode begins with advertisements for Hyundai, Pearl Vision, Amazon, and Coca-Cola. The hosts introduce the theme: top five movies that begin with the letter D. Matthew starts at number five with Don't Move, a 2024 thriller about a woman paralyzed by a serial killer. Rodrigo's number five is Dune Part Two, praising its action and reduced exposition. The third host picks Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, a 1982 Steve Martin comedy that intercuts with classic noir films. For number four, Matthew chooses Debbie Does Dallas, a 1978 pornographic film he cites as a cultural touchstone. Rodrigo selects Dirty Dancing, noting its illegal abortion plot point. The third host picks Detective D and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, a 2011 Chinese detective film. Number three includes Matthew's choice of Duck Butter, a 2018 film about a 24-hour relationship, and Rodrigo's defense of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The third host chooses Devil in a Blue Dress, a 1995 detective film starring Denzel Washington. Number two features Matthew's praise for Darkman, a 1990 superhero film by Sam Raimi, and Rodrigo's endorsement of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves for capturing the D&D experience. The third host selects Dirty Harry, the 1971 Clint Eastwood film. For number one, Matthew picks Death Proof, his favorite Tarantino film, while Rodrigo chooses Deadpool 2 for its humor and comic adaptations. The third host selects Dial M for Murder, a 1954 Alfred Hitchcock thriller. The episode ends with an invitation for listeners to share their own lists on Discord.

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A ranking show that turns a letter premise into loose, thoughtful movie talk.

The show takes a letter-based premise and uses it as a loose frame for movie talk, with the strongest stretch coming when the panel keeps returning to what actually lands for them.

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A D-movie countdown that keeps making the detours part of the appeal.

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