What If I Don’t Like It? is a movie podcast and film discussion hosted by actress and filmmaker Kt Baldassaro. Each episode, a guest finally watches a movie they’re sure they won’t like, despite never having seen it. Together they break down the film, exploring surprises, bias, and how personal taste shapes the way we judge and experience movies.
What If I Don’t Like It? with Kt Baldassaro
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What If I Don’t Like It? is a movie podcast and film discussion hosted by actress and filmmaker Kt Baldassaro. Each episode, a guest finally watches a movie they’re sure they won’t like, despite never having seen it. Together they break down the film, exploring surprises, bias, and how personal taste shapes the way we judge and experience movies.
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Schindler's List with Joey Paul Calhoun - Episode 48
<p><strong>What if one of the most important films ever made is also one of the hardest to bring yourself to watch?</strong> </p><p>Writer and filmmaker Joey Paul Calhoun joins What If I Don't Like It? to discuss Schindler's List, exploring why its reputation can feel intimidating and what makes Steven Spielberg's Holocaust drama endure more than 30 years later.</p><p>At its core, this episode is about the difference between a film's importance and the experience of actually watching it. We explore why Schindler's List carries so much emotional weight before you ever press play, how Spielberg approached one of history's darkest chapters, and why the film continues to resonate with audiences decades after its release.</p><p>Joey and I also talk about historical storytelling, filmmaking, and the responsibility of adapting real events for the screen. Rather than asking whether Schindler's List is "good," we discuss what it means to create a film that challenges, educates, and moves its audience.</p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>Why so many people put off watching Schindler's List</li><li>The difference between an important film and an entertaining one</li><li>Steven Spielberg's approach to telling a true story</li><li>Oskar Schindler as one of cinema's most unexpected protagonists</li><li>The role of hope in stories about unimaginable tragedy</li><li>Why historical films continue to matter</li></ul><p>Follow Joey Paul Calhoun:🎬 YouTube: @followthevoid🎥 TikTok: @v0idech0📸 Instagram: @the_vi0dech0 </p><p>Joey is a writer and filmmaker whose work explores character-driven storytelling, and he brings a thoughtful perspective to one of cinema's most widely discussed films.</p><p>Films and filmmakers mentioned include Steven Spielberg, Schindler's List, The Pianist, Life Is Beautiful, Saving Private Ryan, The Zone of Interest, and other films that explore history, war, memory, and the Holocaust.</p><p>Did Schindler's List live up to its reputation? More importantly, why has this film remained essential viewing for more than three decades? Listen to find out.</p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Follow Kt Baldassaro / MovieRuntime:🎬 YouTube: @MovieRuntime📸 Instagram: @movieruntime🎞️ Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime</p>
June 15, 2026
Interstellar with Riley Cosby - Episode 47
<p>What if Interstellar isn’t actually as intimidating as its reputation suggests? Filmmaker Riley Cosby joins What If I Don’t Like It? to watch Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic for the first time and unpack whether its emotional core lives up to the hype or the legend around it.</p><p>At its core, this episode is about expectation versus experience, and how “big” movies often come with a lot of baggage before you ever press play. We dig into why Interstellar feels larger than life, and whether its emotional core hits harder than its science-heavy reputation suggests.</p><p>We also talk about filmmaking, film festivals, and the shift from consuming movies to creating them, as Riley shares his path from aspiring YouTuber to independent filmmaker working across horror, comedy, and experimental film.</p><p>In this episode we discuss:• Why “film bro” recommendations shape how we approach movies• Horror as a tool for processing fear and emotion• Independent filmmaking and the festival circuit• The balance between science fiction and emotional storytelling• Whether Interstellar is actually as complicated as people claim• Why every movie connects differently depending on the viewer</p><p><strong>Was Riley won over by one of the most talked-about sci-fi films of the last decade? Listen to find out.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Riley’s work:</strong>Mercy, Queen of the UndeadThe Art of DescentOpening KillDie TogetherAizo (festival release)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Riley Cosby:</strong>YouTube: @cabbageboyInstagram: @riley_is_Cabbage</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts<br><strong>Follow Kt Baldassaro / MovieRuntime:</strong>🎬 YouTube: @MovieRuntime📸 Instagram: @movieruntime🎞️ Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime</p><p>Films and filmmakers mentioned include Christopher Nolan, Interstellar, The Matrix, Arrival, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more across sci-fi and genre cinema.</p>
May 15, 2026
Everything Everywhere All at Once with Josh DeForge - Episode 46
<p>What happens when a filmmaker who loves pushing creative boundaries finally watches Everything Everywhere All At Once for the first time?In this episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, I sit down with filmmaker, documentarian, and creative force behind Running Scared Motion Pictures (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RunningScaredMotionPictures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@RunningScaredMotionPictures </a>) Josh DeForge, to unpack the Oscar-winning multiverse phenomenon Everything Everywhere All At Once, a film Josh somehow missed… until now!From cinematography and aspect ratio shifts to indie filmmaking, collaborative art, nihilism, family dynamics, and why kindness might actually matter in a chaotic universe, this conversation goes way deeper than a standard movie review.Josh opens up about his own filmmaking process, the realities of independent film production in Western Massachusetts, balancing creativity with budget limitations, and why movies that challenge expectations matter now more than ever.🎬 In this episode we discuss:✨ Why Everything Everywhere All At Once became an instant Top 10 film for Josh✨ The filmmaking choices that make the Daniels’ vision feel unlike anything else✨ Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and the emotional core of the film✨ Multiverse storytelling, absurdism, and existential dread✨ Why weird cinema matters✨ Independent filmmaking, collaboration, and creative risk-taking✨ The return of practical artistry in the age of AI✨ Why “taxes and laundry” might secretly be the most romantic line in modern cinemaPlus: Josh reveals the first movie he remembers seeing in theaters (you will absolutely not guess it), his ultimate comfort movie, and the book he still dreams of adapting to film.Whether you love A24 movies, indie filmmaking, movie analysis, film criticism, or just want to hear two filmmakers passionately geek out about one of the wildest Best Picture winners ever, this episode is for you.🎥 Follow Josh DeForge / Running Scared Motion Pictures<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-qFSA4zZc1php3SlmK8WIA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/runningscaredmotionpictures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/runningscaredmotionpictures" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Facebook</a>🎙️ About What If I Don’t Like It?Hosted by actress, filmmaker, and film critic Kt Baldassaro (@MovieRuntime), What If I Don’t Like It? explores movies through curiosity instead of judgment, inviting guests to finally watch films they avoided, resisted, or weren’t sure they’d enjoy.🎥 YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-qFSA4zZc1php3SlmK8WIA"> / @movieruntime </a>📸 Instagram <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2dDVTRwd2ZjNGxYZEh1d2FPaWp2VE5MdWFQZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVTBWc2QzdW5SSGtTNkdkRUVpZ3hJZmFwLWlLVlpuaFQyR29LdGN6QXVNYnpCSEpYYW9xT2M5clNFdElQQUt4bmhWZnRaRUx1RTVpbWxkcmZ0RnJMMnhPQlFWb1FORHc4UTNQQWhJZ1oxcHFtNUVOZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmovieruntime&v=8pcTq7bCA30" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / movieruntime </a>🎵 TikTok <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGoxcGNKb1BlUTJXNmhqYVE1aDhONG5JRHQ5QXxBQ3Jtc0tua285ZzhOd1B4c1VVQWdPWEMtZ0xNbzRocUlwelY2cy04SjlIa3NWY0QzcWhSWXB0bW1TS2I1NzdMSFBYYkthUUc5elNiX3l5RnBlc2FEVnIwMm9uZ3FzMXFSZncxTUZuVWZqdU1uSWR3OVpXaEtZMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40movieruntime&v=8pcTq7bCA30" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> / movieruntime </a>🎬 IMDB <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3l6WnB1NFoyMzdGTUVMRzN1cUlYcGZLRjFvd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGo4SWQxNWhXb0RKbDUwUUhLWHpjNWNOb3FEVkdyVFJaZTVHTnlWUTl0QU13X0tvZEI2cFFVWFhVY29pcTVpQ2VxcWFvcS1XTzVNZ1JLemFDbG5OT2JDcEZLZzNzNGRWMXFRN3F1c3JsQVgwQmYwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Fname%2Fnm3501068%2F&v=8pcTq7bCA30" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3501068/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30">00:00</a> - </p><p><br></p><p>00:00- Welcome + Meet Filmmaker Josh DeForge<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=25s">00:25</a> - Running Scared Motion Pictures & Easthampton Film Festival<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=235s">03:55</a> - Pride Fashion Show & Supporting Local Art<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=340s">05:40</a> - How Josh Got Into Filmmaking<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=425s">07:05</a> - First Movie Theater Memory (Unexpected Answer)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=575s">09:35</a> - Josh’s Ultimate Comfort Movie<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=705s">11:45</a> - The Book Josh Dreams of Adapting Into a Film<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=795s">13:15</a> - Why Josh Never Watched Everything Everywhere All at Once<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=900s">15:00</a> - Why Weird Movies Matter<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=1010s">16:50</a> - The Daniels, Collaboration & Filmmaking Chaos<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=1145s">19:05</a> - Indie Filmmaking on a Budget<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=1295s">21:35</a> - Writing Around Real Locations & Budget Constraints<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=1445s">24:05</a> - Why Collaboration Makes Better Movies<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=1605s">26:45</a> - Catastrophes on Set & Why Filmmakers Keep Going<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=1740s">29:00</a> - Why Artists Create Anyway<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=1800s">30:00</a> - AI, Creativity & The Future of Filmmaking<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=2155s">35:55</a> - Timothée Chalamet Drama (Misquoted?)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=2295s">38:15</a> - Nihilism, Depression & Why This Movie Resonates<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=2480s">41:20</a> - Kindness in a Meaningless Universe<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=2595s">43:15</a> - The Genius Opening Scene of EEAAO<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=2820s">47:00</a> - Favorite Cinematography & Camera Choices<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=3010s">50:10</a> - Ke Huy Quan’s Incredible Performance<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=3255s">54:15</a> - Why Evelyn Is Such a Compelling Main Character<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=3535s">58:55</a> - Writing Genre Films & Breaking Story Rules<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcTq7bCA30&t=3780s">01:03:00</a> - Final Thoughts on Everything Everywhere All at OnceMovies Mentioned in this Episode:1939 - <strong>The Wizard of Oz</strong>1942 - <strong>Bambi</strong>1982 - <strong>E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial</strong>1982 - <strong>Swamp Thing</strong>1985 - <strong>The Goonies</strong>1995 - <strong>Friday</strong>1996 - <strong>Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood</strong>1997 - <strong>Spice World</strong>1998 - <strong>The Big Lebowski</strong>2014 - <strong>The Grand Budapest Hotel</strong>2016 - <strong>Terrifier</strong>2018 - <strong>Sorry to Bother You</strong>2021 - <strong>Dune</strong>2025 - <strong>Sinners</strong></p>
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