Theme on Screen

Theme on Screen

By: Katelynn Pedrie and Paul Gersky

Language: en

Categories: Tv, Film

Welcome to Theme on Screen! Your hosts Katelynn Pedrie and Paul Gersky are here to explore the history of cinema with you!Each month, they pick a unique theme then highlight specific movies related to that theme. Grab your popcorn, kill the lights, and get ready to explore, Theme on Screen!

Episodes

Top 10 of 2025
Jan 08, 2026

We're back from break! The year is now 2026 so Katelynn and Paul take a look back at all the movies they loved in 2025!

Duration: 00:30:17
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Dec 22, 2025

Katelynn and Paul finish up the Christmas season with one of the most classic Christmas films of all, Miracle on 34th Street!

They do a deep dive into what themes make for a great Christmas movie and touch on exactly why this film is so beloved.

Duration: 01:17:40
The Holiday (2006) with Kaitlin Renner
Dec 15, 2025

Katelynn and Paul welcome their second guest to the show. Kaitlin Renner joins the duo to discuss Nancy Meyers film The Holiday as Theme on Screen continues to explore the Christmas season.

The ladies discuss what makes this movie a modern classic for them, and ever a grinch, even Paul finds a few things to enjoy.

Duration: 01:11:15
The Bishop's Wife (1947) and The Preacher's Wife (1996)
Dec 08, 2025

Theme on Screen kicks of the holiday season with their first ever double feature!

The Bishop's Wife (1947) is one of Paul's favorite movies and he introduces Katelynn to it for the first time.

She, in turn, shows Paul one of her favorites, The Preacher's Wife (1996) which just so happens to be a remake!

The two compare and contrast the themes and performances in the two and share some holiday cheer.

Duration: 01:18:28
One Battle After Another (2025)
Dec 01, 2025

Is PTA for the girlies? Find out in this never before heard episode of Theme on Screen!

If you've listened before, you've probably heard Katelynn and Paul talk about their first attempts to record a podcast which did not go according to plan! Now, for the first time ever, you can hear what they sounded like before they were the professional podcasters you listen to every week!

They tackle Paul Thomas Anderson's latest critical darling, One Battle After Another. Listen along and be sure to watch the movie before it starts winning all the awards. <...

Duration: 01:07:41
Heat (1995) with Matt Turner
Nov 24, 2025

What's that that you feel around the corner? Is it the Heat or Matt Turner? Maybe both!

Katelynn and Paul have their very first guest to talk about Michael Mann's classic crime thriller, Heat.

They discuss whether it has earned it's reputation as a movie for dudes and if there's anything here to recommend for the ladies.

Duration: 01:31:35
The Godfather (1972)
Nov 17, 2025

Is this the impetus of this entire podcast? Maybe!

Paul and Katelynn talk about the one that started it all, one of, if not the most, iconic American film of all time, The Godfather!

They catch up on what they've watched recently, draft their own mob families, and eventually jump into what they both think about this classic of American cinema.

Duration: 01:15:49
Frankenstein (2025)
Nov 10, 2025

Paul and Katelynn wrap up their Spooky Season coverage by talking about Netflix's new movie from acclaimed director, Guillermo del Toro. They both find things to love but ultimately have very different opinions on the movie.

Plus, Paul finally manages to catch up on KPop demon hunters and a the duo share their final thoughts on everything they watched this Spooky Season.

Duration: 01:16:39
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Nov 03, 2025

Katelynn and Paul continue spooky season with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre!

Was two weeks in a row of cannibal movies a mistake? Maybe!

Plus, find out who each of your favorite hosts will haunt!

Duration: 01:05:15
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Oct 27, 2025

Spooky season continues so prepare yourself with some fava beans and a nice glass of chianti as Paul and Katelynn cross of yet another movie from their list.

This time they watch 1991's The Silence of the Lambs. They discuss their likes and dislikes and debate whether or not the movie actually qualifies as horror.

Duration: 01:07:44
Scream! Katelynn Ranks the Entire Franchise!
Oct 22, 2025

Katelynn does a quick dive into a franchise that is near and dear to her heart so be prepared to Scream!

In this bonus episode, she runs through a quick synopsis of all six movies in the legendary franchise and goes over all her likes and dislikes (Spoiler Alert: this list is not safe for Emma Roberts fans).

Paul shares his experience with the franchise as well before Katelynn gives us her definitive ranking of all six movies.

Duration: 00:27:40
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho
Oct 18, 2025

In this episode, hosts Paul and Katelynn introduce their podcast focused on exploring cinematic blind spots, particularly in the horror genre. They share their motivations for starting the podcast, discuss their personal movie blind spots, and reflect on recent films they've watched. The conversation transitions into a deeper exploration of horror films, culminating in a detailed discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's classic, Psycho, including its plot, characters, and themes. In this engaging conversation, Katelynn and Paul delve into Alfred Hitchcock's classic film 'Psycho,' exploring its iconic scenes, character complexities, and the impact of Hitchcock's directorial style. They discuss the...

Duration: 01:06:02