Mark and Devin highlight some of the movies they're most excited to see before the end of the year.

Mark and Devin contemplate two works of auteur cinema from British directors: Edgar Wright's Baby Driver (0:00-17:55) and Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk (17:55-End). They also apologize for not podcasting about The Big Sick, which they both really liked. Sorry, The Big Sick.

Beloved special guest Kevin Werner joins Devin to talk all things Game of Thrones. Spoilers abound. (Mark was not present because he lives under a rock and has never seen Game of Thrones.)

Devin and Mark discuss their conflicted reactions to Master of None season two. Then they spar (as only they can) over The Americans season five.

Win It All is the latest gripping drama from writer-director Joe Swanberg and writer-star Jake Johnson; you can stream it on Netflix now. It's good. Meanwhile, what does the recent explosion of content coming from streaming services mean for more traditional creators and distributors of pop culture? We don't have all the answers, but we make a few guesses.

Devin and Mark introduce a new recurring segment (0:00-10:35) and review the new film Colossal (10:35-End), starring Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis.

Mark and Devin talk through their thoughts on the role of pop culture and the entertainment industry in the era of President Donald Trump. (Plus: a milestone!)

Further reading: Alyssa Rosenberg on the importance of representation; Caroline Framke on Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers' shows since the election; Todd VanDerWerff on the perils of overly simplistic pop culture criticism; Ira Madison III on Get Out; Mikael Wood on Lady Gaga.

Devin and Mark call Erin Vail for a peaceful discussion of Get Out and Big Little Lies, and a not-so-peaceful discussion about The Young Pope and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

0:00-18:00: Get Out

18:00-30:00: Big Little Lies

30:00-38:15: The Young Pope

38:15-End: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Devin and Mark look back on the highs and lows of what may go down as the memorable Oscars in history. (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Mark and Devin discuss six Oscar nominees and preview next Sunday's ceremony.

Hacksaw Ridge: 0:00-6:50

Arrival: 6:50-12:00

Lion: 12:00-17:30

Fences: 17:30-23:15

Hidden Figures: 23:15-31:15

20th Century Women: 31:15-37:05

Thoughts on next week's ceremony: 37:05-End

Devin and Mark reflects on eight years of President Obama's unprecedented, radical interactions with popular culture: late-night talk shows, podcasts, stand-up comedy, the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the NBA draft and more.

Devin and Mark brawl over La La Land.

Devin and Mark flash back to a(nother) challenging time in American presidential history with a look at the Oscar-contending Pablo Larain drama Jackie.

Devin and Mark reflect on a turbulent year in world affairs and a fruitful one for pop culture, touching on Frank Ocean's Blond (0:00-9:40), the Longform podcast (9:40-18:15), Atlanta (18:15-33:40), O.J.: Made in America (33:40-42:20), The Lobster (42:20-47:30), Hell or High Water (47:30-54:50) and Moonlight (54:50-End).

Mark and Devin tackle two funny movies that deal with grief in different but comparable ways: The Edge of Seventeen (0:00-12:55) and Manchester by the Sea (12:55-end).

Mark and Devin regroup, in person, after a shocking election result and a consequential episode of "SNL."

Devin and Mark wrestle with their complicated thoughts and feelings on the unprecedented volume of TV shows available to watch on the modern pop culture landscape.

Devin and Mark take to their microphones immediately after the 2016 Emmy Awards broadcast concludes to discuss their thoughts on the show and tally the results of their predictions.

Devin and Mark reflect on the highs and lows of HBO’s The Night Of, one of the most intriguing shows of the summer.

Devin and Mark take a deep dive into the current output and possible legacy of Bill Simmons, a sports and pop culture media figure they find both fascinating and frustrating.

On this episode, Devin and Mark review one of their favorite movies of the year so far, Don’t Think Twice, which is set in the New York improv comedy scene. Then they transition to the “real thing,” assessing the recent departures of several prominent Saturday Night Live cast members and what the news might mean for the future of the show.

Devin and I talk about what worked and what didn’t with Ghostbusters. Directed by Paul Feig starring four of the funniest women alive, it’s a remake of a beloved 1984 comedy that’s attracted one of the most intensely sexist online controversies in recent memory. And…it’s pretty good!

Devin and Mark get to the bottom of the sea-based thriller The Shallows with their friend Erin Vail, returning for her second M&M Report of the last three.

Devin and Mark break down a bunch of movies they’ve seen in the last few weeks: Maggie’s Plan (1:10-7:40); Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (7:40-13:15); Money Monster (13:15-19:30); Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (19:30-25:30) and Weiner (25:30-end).

Devin and Mark welcomed returning guest Erin Vail for a discussion of D.C. TV shows, prompted by the series premiere of BrainDead and the excellent fifth season of Veep, which wraps up on Sunday.