Some films don’t just break the box office — they break us. In this episode of The Films That Ruined Us, we dive into the blockbusters that defined entire eras, changed the cultural landscape, and maybe ruined a few things along the way. Miles makes a bold case for Batman Returns as a chaotic, campy masterpiece that haunted his childhood, while Katy revisits The Matrix — a film that blew her young mind and warped her view of reality forever. Join us as we unpack the hits that were too big to ignore — and too weird to forget.

Some films are just for kids… until they completely wreck us. In this episode of The Films That Ruined Us, we revisit the animated classics that moved us, scarred us, and have lived rent-free in our heads ever since. Miles takes us through the childhood trauma of Watership Down — a deceptively cute tale of rabbits that quickly turns into a harrowing survival story. Meanwhile, Katy shares how Pixar’s Up shattered her emotionally within the first ten minutes, then somehow kept going. Join us as we explore the animated films that proved cartoons can be just as powerful — and devastating — as any Oscar-winning drama.

In Bad Taste and Bad Influence: Comedies That Defined Our Sense of Humour, Miles and Katy dig into the chaotic comedy films that shaped their questionable instincts. From the deadpan genius of Naked Gun—packed with slapstick, razor-sharp scripts, and the legendary Leslie Nielsen delivering every ridiculous line with unwavering seriousness—to the outrageously un-PC but ultimately profound Blazing Saddles, they explore how these cult classics ruined their ability to take anything seriously. Along the way, they salute Mel Brooks’ brilliance and his fearless takedown of racism through bold satire. Expect inappropriate jokes, fond nostalgia, and a few moments of existential crisis as they unpack the comedy gold (and occasional cringe) of their formative years.