Episodes

  • Elvis (2022): "Blue Suede Shoes, Velvet Voices, and the King’s Golden Cage"

    Elvis (2022): "Blue Suede Shoes, Velvet Voices, and the King’s Golden Cage"
    Jan 12 2025
    In this episode of Can I change my score?, Sophie and Matt revisit Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis and wrestle with big feelings about the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. Sophie reflects on the emotional weight of Elvis’s story, while Matt ponders if Tom Hanks should only do villainous roles. They marvel at Austin Butler’s total transformation into Elvis and debate how much the Colonel was to blame for Elvis’s downfall. Between musical highs and heartbreaking lows, they explore fame, control, and what it truly means to be trapped in a “golden cage.” One thing’s for sure – Elvis has definitely stayed in the building.

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    31 mins
  • Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023): “God, Bras, and the Art of Growing Up”

    Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023): “God, Bras, and the Art of Growing Up”
    Jan 7 2025
    In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt reminisce about the joys and horrors of adolescence through the lens of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. They celebrate the stellar acting of Abby Ryder Forston as Margaret, who navigates new friendships, puberty, and existential chats with God—all while rocking some hilariously retro ‘70s vibes. Matt marvels at how the film nails universal awkwardness, while Sophie recalls her own bra-buying debacles (to Matt’s mortification). Between laughs and nostalgia, they uncover the film’s relatable charm and its message: growing up is awkward, messy, and wonderfully human.

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    33 mins
  • Mufasa: The Lion King (2024): "Lions, Lamentations, and Lin-Manuel"

    Mufasa: The Lion King (2024): "Lions, Lamentations, and Lin-Manuel"
    Dec 31 2024
    In this week’s Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt tackle Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel that takes the Lion King lore where no one asked it to go. From CGI lions singing with unsettling realism to Scar’s hilariously awkward attempts at romance, the film left them questioning whether this origin story added anything meaningful to the pride. With questionable rhymes and a lacklustre soundtrack from Lin-Manuel Miranda, they reflect on the movie's odd choices and ponder: does every Disney classic need an unnecessary spin-off?

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    32 mins
  • Conclave (2024): “Cardinals, Crisps, and Cinema Shenanigans”

    Conclave (2024): “Cardinals, Crisps, and Cinema Shenanigans”
    Dec 13 2024
    In Episode 10 of Can I Change My Score, Sophie and Matt tackle Conclave, a movie about cardinals, secrets, and the high drama of papal elections. Matt admits to confusing the title with words like “concave,” while Sophie reveals she was mainly in it for the nachos. The duo dives into the film’s tense violin soundtrack, Ralph Fiennes’ trademark gravitas, and their bafflement over Stanley Tucci’s thick American accent as “Cardinal Bellini.” A rogue cinema-goer armed with the world’s loudest crisp packet nearly steals the spotlight, but ultimately, it’s all about stunning visuals and quirky, unexpected twists.

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    30 mins
  • Moana 2 (2024): "Where's the Magic?"

    Moana 2 (2024): "Where's the Magic?"
    Dec 4 2024

    This week on Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt dive into Moana 2, a sequel that left them questioning: where’s the Disney magic? From puzzling animation choices (what’s going on with Moana’s lips?) to a team-building montage that felt more like a time-filler, the movie struggles to recapture the charm of its predecessor.


    The duo laments the forgettable songs, oversized biceps on Maui, and a villain who wasn’t really villainous—but hey, at least the water behaved. Packed with sharp observations, witty tangents, and a healthy dose of side-eye for toddlers in cinemas, this episode is a must-listen for Disney fans seeking laughs.


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    29 mins
  • Wolfs (2024): "Lone Wolves, Plotholes, and White Panties"

    Wolfs (2024): "Lone Wolves, Plotholes, and White Panties"
    Nov 29 2024

    This week on Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt sink their teeth into Wolfs, a 2024 action-comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney as lone wolf fixers begrudgingly teaming up. The duo dive into the movie’s quirky premise, questionable pacing, and moments that left them scratching their heads—like why everyone seemed obsessed with identical guns and how a kid in white panties outran professional assassins.

    From snowy streets to baffling plot twists, Sophie and Matt dissect what worked, what didn’t, and whether Brad Pitt’s trademark hand gestures deserve their own award. Did the movie howl with greatness or trip over its tail? Tune in to find out!


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    30 mins
  • The Power of the Dog (2021): “Banjos, Bickering, and Benedict Being Benedict”

    The Power of the Dog (2021): “Banjos, Bickering, and Benedict Being Benedict”
    Nov 23 2024
    In Episode 7 of Can I Change My Score, Sophie and Matt tackle The Power of the Dog and somehow manage to turn a brooding Western into a comedy of errors. They fumble through intros like it's an Olympic sport, ponder whether Benedict Cumberbatch is a better cowboy or cucumber, and admire his method acting dedication (spoiler: he really committed to the smell). Sophie swoons over the sweeping vistas; Matt debates if it’s too much acting and not enough movie. Meanwhile, both agree that the banjo deserves its own Oscar. Verdict? A slow-burning Western sprinkled with accidental laughs.

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    32 mins
  • The Boy and the Heron (2023): “Herons, Hallucinations, and Hayao Hijinks”

    The Boy and the Heron (2023): “Herons, Hallucinations, and Hayao Hijinks”
    Nov 19 2024
    In Episode 6, Sophie and Matt dive into The Boy and the Heron, a film so fantastical that Sophie now side-eyes herons and Matt ponders a cultural crash course on Japan. They marvel at Studio Ghibli's signature visuals and music while grappling with a story that’s more cryptic than their podcast intro attempts. Sophie appreciates the art but wonders why parakeets are involved, while Matt declares the movie an artistic coping mechanism for post-war trauma. With tangents ranging from Willem Dafoe’s unmistakable voice to the existential crisis of bird symbolism, they deliver a delightful mix of awe, confusion, and laughter.

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    32 mins