The podcast episodes discuss character development and performances in the context of specific films, analyzing how the actors' portrayals and the writers' choices contribute to the overall quality and impact of the movie.

For example, the episode Matinee Monday: Old delves into the character development and aging process of the characters in the M. Night Shyamalan thriller 'Old', while the episode Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Hello Internet Christmas Special praises Adam Driver's performance as Kylo Ren/Ben Solo and discusses the arcs of various characters in the Star Wars franchise.