Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 1h 15m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Mar 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
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About This Podcast

Monika Scott and Emily Faye are best friends and movie lovers.

They’re not professional critics, but they love movies and want to get better at talking about them critically. The result is thoughtful, curious conversations shaped by a very long friendship.

If you love movies but don’t see yourself in any of the movie podcasts you’ve found so far, welcome! 

Medium Literate is a comfort show for movie lovers who want to think a little deeper about movies together.



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Masters of the Universe

Jun 08, 2026 1h 13m

Neither Monika nor Emily had any relationship to the He-Man character going into this one, and yet we've been genuinely charmed by the Masters of the Universe movie. This week they get into why a…

Backrooms

Jun 03, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

The highly anticipated youtube-phenomenon-turned-multiple-Oscar-nominee-starring-A24-movie BACKROOMS from 20 year old director Kane Parsons is finally out this week, and we're talking all about it,…

I Love Boosters

May 25, 2026 1h 14m

Filmmaker (And dare we say...Auteur) Boots Riley is back with I Love Boosters, a candy colored surrealist crime caper starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Demi Moore, LaKeith Stanfield…

Obsession

May 18, 2026 1h 15m Transcript

Director/writer Curry Barker's first feature film Obsession really split the podcast right down the middle: Monika hated it, and Emily loved it so much she saw it twice. We discuss our very different…

The Sheep Detectives and Hokum

May 11, 2026 1h 18m

This week we did an extremely normal double feature!!First up is Hokum, a dark Irish folklore horror written and directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott. Hokum is part witch story and…

The Devil Wears Prada 2

May 04, 2026 1h 40m Transcript

This week we're talking about the long awaited buzzy new sequel to the 2006 classic. In the years between, the villain has switched from mean boss to a media landscape run by billionaires, but the…

Mother Mary

Apr 27, 2026 1h 5m

Mother Mary (A24) had one of the most exciting casts of the year with Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Despite that, Monika and Emily have complicated feelings about this movie. They'll talk about it…

Sirāt

Apr 20, 2026 1h 27m Transcript

Sirāt just hit Hulu and if you've seen it you already know why we had to cover it. We break down one of the most shocking and emotionally devastating films in recent memory, a movie that starts in…

You, Me & Tuscany

Apr 13, 2026 1h 27m Transcript

Any romantic comedy released in theaters is something to support, and luckily You, Me & Tuscany is an incredibly charming one. Monika and Emily talk through the whole sun-drenched, low-conflict,…

The Drama

Apr 06, 2026 1h 20m Transcript

A24's The Drama left us with a lot to say. It's a dark comedy with a twist that will make you question every character's morality, a cast that is stacked, and some interior design that has us…

Forbidden Fruits (feat. Ready or Not 2 & They Will Kill You)

Mar 30, 2026 1h 15m

Monika and Emily discuss a trio of new movies that all share two themes: girls & gore. They briefly discuss Ready or Not 2: Here I Come & They Will Kill You before diving into the main movie…

Project Hail Mary

Mar 23, 2026 1h 26m Transcript

Emily and Monika have a lot to say about Tau Ceti, adorable space rock friends, and Ryan Gosling's glasses acting in the new Lord and Miller movie Project Hail Mary.Music from #Uppbeat (free for…

The Oscars

Mar 17, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

We're talking all about this past Sunday's Oscars ceremony, and our thoughts on this year's nominees and snubs, in a special bonus episode this week.

Undertone

Mar 16, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Monika and Emily discuss the A24 released horror film Undertone from director Ian Tuason.

The Bride

Mar 09, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

Monika and Emily discuss Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride!Theme music by Christian Larssen.

Medium Literate is launching March 9th!

Mar 04, 2026 1m Trailer Transcript

Here is our trailer. The show will always be better than this trailer!!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/happy-streetLicense code: B9EXR1D9EIBQLKXT

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