Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! It's the last week of Spooktober y'all! This week, we are finishing off our fright fest with a bang! Happy Halloween! Today, we are reviewing the 1978 film, Halloween, a classic horror staple. This movie was directed by John Carpenter, and it was Jamie Lee Curtis' breakout role! In this episode, we talk about the iconic music, the characters, and we discuss some psychological research connecting fear with arousal in not just...

Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! This is a video compilation of every episode of What's the Dill?! From the first episode to the last. Thank you so much for all the support over the past year. I could not do this without y'all. Not gonna lie I cried while making this. I hope you enjoy it. I love you! If you'd like to watch each clip, check out the YouTube version on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatstheDillwithMackenzie _______ Check out...

Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! It's Spooktober Week 3 y'all! This week, we are continuing on with watching horror movies to fit the Halloween vibes of the month! Today, we are reviewing the 2023 film, Five Nights at Freddy's. This movie was directed by Emma Tammi, and the sequel comes out this December! In this episode, we talk about the lore of the FNAF franchise, dream theory, the Afton family tree, and how much I love FNAF! We also talk about casting c...

Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! This week, we are continuing on through our trek of some spooky movies. Spooktober Week 2 baby!! (Also I said 'OMG' a LOT in this episode, can you find out the exact number?) Today, we are reviewing the iconic 90s slasher, Scream. This movie was directed by Wes Craven, and it was written by Kevin Williamson. In this episode, we talk about some background surrounding the movie's release, the iconic Ghostface, the satirical hu...

Send me a text! Today, we are reviewing the well-known Disney classic, Hocus Pocus. This movie was directed by Kenny Ortega, and it follows three witches, the Sanderson Sisters, as they try and are children in to live forever. Winifred, Mary, and Sarah have to face a few obstacles along the way. In this episode, we talk about the Halloween icons themselves, and we talk about what it was like for me to watch this movie for the first time! We also dive into the lighting, costuming, and we even...

Send me a text! Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! I'm back! Sorry for the long hiatus (again), but we're still rocking and rolling with Season 4 of What's the Dill?! Today, we are reviewing the NEW Marvel series, Marvel Zombies. This series was created by Zeb Wells, and it brings back some of our favorite Marvel characters to fight in the zombie apocalypse. This series is an expansion of the popular Marvel What If? episode where they introduce the zombie apocalypse universe....

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! I'm back! Sorry for the long hiatus, but never fear season 4 is here! Today, we are reviewing the NEW Marvel movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This film was directed by Matt Shakman, and it stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. This movie was so much fun, and it's such a great addition into the MCU. In this episode, we talk about the characters, the plot, some details I found interesting, and w...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! WHODUNNIT?!! Today, we are reviewing Clue (1985)!!! This movie was directed by Jonathan Lynn, and it's one of my mom's ALL-TIME FAVORITES! It stars Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Lesley Ann Warren, Colleen Camp, Michael McKean, Christopher Lloyd, and Martin Mull. This film is based on the game Clue (Cluedo in some regions), and it's TONS of fun! In this episode, we talk about the characters, the adaptation from game to movie, and we go over the c...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Buckle up! It's a special episode today...WE HAVE OUR FIRST GUEST! In today's episode, we dive into the mind and world of none other than the food genius himself, Justin Warner! We talk about Tournament of Champions, Guy's Grocery Games, Flavortown, Marvel, family, and pickles...AS WELL as so much more! This episode/interview was a dream come true for me. Thanks for making this possible, and a BIG thank you to Justin for coming on the show! G...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! It’s the Season 3 PREMIERE of What’s the Dill?! Today, we are reviewing Thunderbolts*!!! This movie was directed by Jake Schreier. It stars a lot of awesome people including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour. Y'all know I LOVE Marvel, so I was super excited for this film! It is action-packed, hilarious, and even a little emotional. In this episode, I also give a few updates to my personal life, including my trip to Londo...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! It’s the Season 2 FINALE of What’s the Dill?! Today, we are doing something a little different. We’re talking about one of my favorite people…the MAYOR of Flavortown himself, GUY FIERI! I love all things Guy Fieri, and I MET HIM A FEW DAYS AGO!! Holy cow, it was a dream come true! I just HAD to share about my experience with you! In today's episode, we talk about my experience getting to meet Guy, my love for all things Flavortown, and I giv...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Today, we are discussing the new 2025 Netflix movie, 'The Electric State,' directed by Anthony and Joe Russo AKA The Russo Brothers. It stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt with Stanley Tucci and Ke Huy Quan. This movie is dystopian with an interesting concept about robots and experimentation with augmented reality. Plus, I worked as a background actor on set!! In today's episode, we talk about my experience on set, the concept of the fil...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Today, we are discussing the new 2025 movie, 'Mickey 17,' directed by Bong Joon-ho. It stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, and Stephen Yeun with Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo. This movie is very interesting and creative. In today's episode, we talk about the plot, the acting, the concept, and how this dystopian movie comments on the state of the world today. Let me know your thoughts on today's episode, and let me know what you want me to ...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Today, we are discussing the 2022 Marvel series, 'Moon Knight,' directed by Mohamed Diab, Justin Benson, and Aaron Moorhead. It stars Oscar Isaac, May Calamawy, and Ethan Hawke. This series is one of my favorites that Marvel has put out, and it isn't talked about enough! It is intense, action-packed, and keeps you on your toes. Let me know your thoughts on today's episode, and let me know what you want me to review next! Pickle'...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Today, we are discussing the 2018 movie, 'Tag,' directed by Jeff Tomsic. It stars: Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, and Hannibal Buress. It also features Isla Fisher and Rashida Jones. This movie is fun, funny, and playful. I really enjoy this movie, and I tell you, briefly, why it's one of my favorites to throw on for a good watch. Let me know your thoughts on today's episode, and let me know what you want me to review...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Today, we are discussing the NEW Marvel movie, ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford! This film came out a few days ago and was directed by Julius Onah. This movie is action-packed, has a good cast, and it shows off our new, incredible Captain America: Sam Wilson. In this episode, we discuss the plot, the characters (especially how awesome Sam Wilson is), and I rant a little on an issue Marvel continuou...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! What is the BEST rom-com to watch for Valentine's Day? My personal pick is '27 Dresses.' Today, we are discussing my favorite romantic comedy, ‘27 Dresses,’ starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden! This film came out in 2008 and was directed by Anne Fletcher. This movie is so fun, flirty, romantic, funny and a little bit dramatic. In this episode, we discuss the iconic soundtrack, the casting choices, chemistry, and my favorite scen...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Today, we are discussing ‘You're Cordially Invited,’ starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell! This film came out this year, 2025, and was directed by Nicholas Stoller. This movie was what you'd expect from a typical rom-com with a little extra chaos and craziness. It's very cute. In this episode, we discuss the plot, the casting and the overall feel of the film. Let me know your thoughts on today's episode, and let me know what you...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Today, we are discussing ‘Challengers,’ starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor! This film came out last year, 2024, and was directed by Luca Guadagnino. This movie was insane, dramatic, and intense. It mixes tennis with the complicated and complex relationships between this love triangle. In this episode, we discuss the characters, the score, and I read some of my notes from WHILE I was watching the movie. We also discuss how this m...

Welcome back or welcome to the Pickle Jar!! Today, we are discussing ‘One of Them Days,’ starring Keke Palmer and SZA! This film came out this year, 2025, and was directed by Lawrence Lamont. This movie was so fun, chaotic, and hilarious. It also contains some little details and moments about friendship and the importance of lifting one another up. In this episode, we discuss the movie, the crazy plot, the plot twists and reveals, and discuss the deeper meaning wrapped up in this budd...