Or Whatever Movies
294 episodes Last Updated: Jul 10, 25
Or Whatever Movies podcast is a weekly entertainment discussion between real-life brother and sister duo, Wesley and Iris Ichishita. At under 30-minutes a pop, each episode is a quick, no-holds-barred discussion of a movie, television show, or video. The siblings mix the water cooler chat with the dinner table debate and invite you to listen in. Curious what others are saying about the latest release? Wes and Iris’ve got your back. Open, honest, unpretentious, and opinionated, they may change the way you think about movies.
Episodes
Jul 10, 2025
ELIO | Or Whatever Movies | 292
Calling weirdos from every galaxy, this week, the siblings are beaming into the unknown with Pixar’s cosmic coming-of-age tale, ELIO. It’s time for intergalactic diplomacy, misunderstood Earthlings, and out-of-this-world parenting! Contains spoilers. Thanks for listening!
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This Independence Day, the siblings are celebrating with Tim Burton’s offbeat American odyssey, PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE. It’s time for RED bicycles, WHITE clogs, and BLUE jumpsuits! Contains spoilers. Thanks for listening, rebels!
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Jun 26, 2025
DONNIE BRASCO | Or Whatever Movies | 290
Fuhgeddaboudit! The siblings go deep cover to talk DONNIE BRASCO, where Pacino’s saddest-mob-guy-ever is totally not blind (shoutout SCENT OF A WOMAN). It’s about loyalty, identity, and why cops can’t actually become wise guys. Contains spoilers.
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The siblings are finally talking MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FINAL RECKONING. Ethan Hunt is back (again), the stakes are higher (again), and yes—Tom Cruise still does his own stunts. Let’s dive (get it?) into rogue AI, loyalty, and the fate of the IMF. Everything but frickin’ Ilsa Fuast. Contains spoilers. This blurb will self-destruct unless you contact 818-835-0473 or orwhatevermovies@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, disavowed agents! www.orwhatevermovies.com
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Jun 12, 2025
ZODIAC | Or Whatever Movies | 288
Grab your notebooks and get ready to obsess over ciphers, suspects, and one terrifying phone call—this week, we're diving deep into David Fincher's chilling masterpiece: ZODIAC. Journalism, obsession, and Jake Gyllenhaal’s puppy dog eyes. Contains spoilers. Thanks for listening, amateur sleuths!
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Jun 05, 2025
SICARIO | Or Whatever Movies | 287
Get ready for a Colombian cartel-grade wet willie in this week’s discussion of Denis Villenuev’s masterpiece, SICARIO. No worm riding, just bleak revenge. Contains spoilers! Thanks for listening!
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May 29, 2025
DELIVERANCE (1972) | Or Whatever Movies | 286
Paddle up and join us for a wild ride down the Cahulawassee river as the sibs talk hairy nude photos, dueling banjos, and leg guts in this week’s episode on DELIVERANCE. Contains spoilers! Thanks for listening! Drew was shot!
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Saddle up and join us for a wild ride through Hill Valley, 1885, as the siblings break down the final chapter of the BTTF trilogy with BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III! To all the fans, happy 35 years! To all the Clara haters, come at us bro. Contains spoilers. Thanks for listening, time travelers!
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May 15, 2025
SHORT CIRCUIT | Or Whatever Movies | 284
What does this movie have in common with SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER? Want to know the best robot burns? Grab your shrimp toast and cavi-R and listen to this week’s discussion on SHORT CIRCUIT! Contains spoilers. Thank you for listening!
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May 08, 2025
THE TRIAL (1962) | Or Whatever Movies | 283
What does it mean? The siblings discuss this and more in their listener-requested discussion of Kafka’s Orson Welles's THE TRIAL, also known as the pine cone jam of classic Cinema. Contains spoilers. Thank you for listening!
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