Can I change my score?

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt return to the Knives Out universe for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, a murder mystery that arrives armed with religious symbolism, familiar accents, and a runtime that refuses to take the hint. Benoit Blanc is back, sounding more confident than ever, but the case itself sprawls across churches, bars, books-about-books, and a reveal that takes its sweet time getting to the point. The pair unpack why the film feels oddly small despite its ambition, how an all‑star cast ends up sidelined by exposition, and why subverting the murder‑mystery genre for the third time starts to feel like homework. Along the way, they praise a few striking visual moments, question the geography, and wonder when exactly the emotional investment was meant to kick in. Two and a half hours later, the mystery is solved — but the sense of satisfaction never quite arrives.

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt sprint head‑first into The Running Man, Edgar Wright’s dystopian game‑show thriller starring Glenn Powell, several baffled supporting actors, and more product placement than a Super Bowl commercial. Sophie battles a full-body vibe rejection within the first ten minutes, Matt questions the film’s understanding of money, physics, and human behaviour, and both hosts struggle to figure out who this movie is for (other than Puma). They break down erratic character choices, inconsistent world‑building, suspiciously shiny six-packs, and a towel scene that raises more questions than the entire plot. Two hours and thirteen minutes later, the only thing still running is their patience.

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt dive headfirst into Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited Frankenstein. Did it reanimate the Gothic classic or just shuffle stylishly across the screen for two and a half hours? Sophie’s confused about the romance subplot, Matt’s baffled by how the monster looks runway-ready, and both agree the most horrifying part was how little they actually felt. It’s a monster mash of big performances, big prosthetics, and missed emotional beats — with extra credit (but not extra stars) for Jacob Elordi’s commitment to the bit.

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt head back to the cinema – and back to 2012 – for the 13th anniversary re-release of ParaNorman. It’s spooky season, and this cult stop-motion gem still holds up (and looks even better in faux-3D). Matt’s enchanted by Laika’s craftsmanship, toilet-bound uncles, and Halloween deep cuts; Sophie’s swooning over the chubby charm of Neil and wondering aloud how long someone can stare at a puppet’s butt and still call it art. They discuss zombies, witch trials, parental disappointment, and why stop-motion might be the most unnecessary (yet most magical) way to tell a story.

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt gamble on The Ballad of a Small Player, a slow, spectral tale of vice, fate, and soggy banknotes somewhere off the coast of Macau. Sophie’s taken by the dreamlike mood and neon melancholy; Matt’s hung up on haunted money stashes and Colin Farrell looking like he hasn’t seen a shower since the Bush administration. Tilda Swinton’s somewhere in there, too – maybe. Probably. Definitely? They unpack the film’s elusive plot, its folklore undercurrent, and what happens when a man loses everything but still keeps betting.

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt break into Roofman, the new based-on-a-true-story film starring Channing Tatum (and quite a lot of him) and Kirsten Dunst. They dissect the film’s tone confusion, the strange blend of heist and heart, and why it never quite lands its big emotional swings. Was it meant to be funny? Are we supposed to root for this guy? Also: unrequested nudity, baffling montages, and a moral crisis unfolding between the bike aisle and the Barbie Dreamhouse display. Just another day at the movies.

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt take on Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, a sprawling, noisy, and oddly funny adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland. Both hosts land on the same score (a rare feat!) but for very different reasons: Sophie’s swept along by the atmosphere, Matt can’t get over Sean Penn’s twitchy eyelids, and both are floored by how the film nails its sound design but fumbles its finale. Was it a masterpiece trimmed too long, or a messy epic saved by stellar performances? Expect nacho talk, Alana Haim cameos, and at least one argument about whether DiCaprio’s paycheck was worth it.

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt revisit The Wonder, Sebastián Lelio’s slow-burning tale of miracles, misery, and medicine in post-famine Ireland. Sophie’s swooning over the cinematography and Florence Pugh’s impeccable spoon work, while Matt’s digging deep into the film’s themes of belief, trauma, and small-town control. From fourth wall breaks to real-life mother-daughter casting trivia, the pair dive into why this Netflix sleeper might just be the Florence Pugh film people are sleeping on. It’s haunting, hypnotic, and yes – a bit woeful (in the best way).