Why Do We Own This DVD?

Diane and I talk about the Broadway-turned-Hollywood smash, Chicago. Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and Taye Diggs. We discuss our favorite musical numbers, actors, performances...of which there are many. And we also talk about Glee, a lot. Music this episode is "Overture/And All That Jazz" and "Nowadays", written by John Kander and...

Diane and I talk about the classic 1940 romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story. Starring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, James Stewart, and Ruth Hussey, this dialogue-packed film stuns my ears, and I love it. We also draft modern day replacements in our fantasy remake. Episode music is the opening title sequence from The Philadelphia Story by Franz Waxman and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"...

Diane and I talk about Shrek the Third after watching it for the first time...ever. We don't know why this movie exists or how we came to own it. We also don't know how monarchies work or the Legend of King Arthur. Episode music is "Royal Pain" by Eels, and "Thank You (Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again)" by Sly and the Family Stone, performed by Eddie Murphy and Antonio Ba...

Diane and I talk about Shane Acker's dystopian film, 9 . Produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov, 9 features the voice talents of Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, Fred Tatasciore, John C Reilly, and Martin Landau. Episode music is " Finding Answers " and " Release " by Danny Elfman from the original motion picture soundtrack (OST), 9 . Support the...

Diane and I talk about the James McTeigue film based on Alan Moore's graphic novel and comic series, V for Vendetta. This dark, near-future movie is better than Diane remembers, but she claims isn't as enjoyable as The Company. Episode music is Pyotr Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture as featured in the film. Support the show

Diane and I talk about Robert Altman's penultimate film, The Company (2003). Featuring The Joffrey Ballet Company of Chicago, Neve Campbell, Malcolm McDowell, and James Franco, we slog through this movie and its non-story/plot. It is not good. Episode music is The World Spins , by Angelo Badalamenti, David Lynch (as David K. Lynch), performed by Julee Cruise. Support the show

Diane and I talk about the Gurinder Chadha's incredibly fun movie, Bend It Like Beckham . This nearly 20 year-old British movie still holds up. Would " Move It Like Mia" have fared as well? Episode music is Putt Sardara Da , by B21. Support the show

Diane and I talk about the Disney animated hit, Mulan. I get a lot of things wrong in this episode but I make up for it with a lot of Eddie Murphy sound bites. Episode music is, "l'll Make a Man Out of You", composed and written by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, performed by Donny Osmond. Support the show

In this episode, Diane and I talk about the HP Universe's grand finale, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. We also deal with a cat with a cold, deciding whether or not Daniel Radcliffe a good actor, and who is the best villain. All this and more inside this long episode. Episode music is Hedwig's Theme , and Leaving Hogwarts , by John Williams Support the show

Diane and I talk about Peter Jackson's Oscar-sweeping grand finale to his Middle Earth saga, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King . We also debate best wizard and yell at Google. Episode Music: Howard Shore, The Lord of the Rings-The Lighting of the Beacons ; The Datsun Violets,  You Can't Beat Wellington on a Good Day . Support the show

We're back! Did you miss us? After a couple weeks away to go to California, San Diego Comic-Con, and Universal Studios we've finally gotten around to recording a new episode...twice! The first recording didn't quite work out, but we got it right with take 2. In this episode we talk about Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. We also recap comic con, u...

Diane and I talk about the bittersweet symphony from 1990 that is Edward Scissorhands. And there's still some confusion between Alan Arkin, Alan Alda, and Adam Arkin...Episode music is by Danny Elfman (Edward Scissorhands theme, Introduction) and Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune. Support the show

Diane and I talk about the Pixar mega-hit, The Incredibles , from 2004. We touch on a wide range of topics from James Bond to right-wing conservatism...so buckle in. Episode music is The Incredibles Theme by Michael Giacchino, and Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune . Support the show

There's a storm brewing...and we talk about it in this episode! Diane and I break down Roland Emmerich's 2004 climate-change thriller, The Day After Tomorrow . We also might talk about Geostorm ...a bit. Episode music is Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune . Support the show

Diane and I talk about the creepy, suspenseful, horror film, The Others , directed by Alejandro Amenabar in 2001. We don't mention Minnie Driver in this one. Episode music is Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the 2015 blockbuster, Jurassic World , starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and some dinosaurs. Episode music is the Jurassic World Theme by Michael Giacchino, and Clair de Lune , by Claude Debussy. Support the show

We talk about...um... Payback . Brian Helgeland's directorial debut stars Mel Gibson, Lucy Liu, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, and others. One of us likes it...kinda; the other one hates it...totally. Episode music is Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune . Support the show

In this episode we talk about the gut-wrenching, yet warmly heartfelt and funny Pixar film, Inside Out . Bring some tissues...or not, we won't judge. Episode music is Bundle of Joy by Michael Giacchino from the Inside Out OST, and Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune . Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the Nick Hornby novel-turned film, About a Boy , starring Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena, and Nicholas Hoult. Episode music is: Something to Talk About , by Badly Drawn Boy and Tick Tock , by Molotov Jukebox. Support the show

Diane and I talk about the Marvel Studios, Joss Whedon mega-hit, The Avengers (2012). And also close personal Joss encounters and Jeremy Renner man crush. Episode music is The Avengers Theme by Alan Silvestri, and Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune. Support the show

Diane and I talk about the socially problematic, mega-flop that is Robert Redford's, The Legend of Bagger Vance.  Episode music features a sound clip from the film featuring Rachel Portman's score, and Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune . Support the show

Diane and I talk about the 2011 DC Comics movie, Green Lantern . We don't know anything about Green Lantern going into it, and we know just about as much coming out of it. Music this episode; The Green Lantern Oath , by Ryan Reynolds, music by James Newton Howard and Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune . Support the show

Diane and I talk about George Lucas' 1973 film, American Graffiti . The conversation covers everything from the Bechdel Test, to Comic-Con. Music featured in this episode: Rock Around the Clock , as performed by Bill Haley & His Comets; Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune Support the show

Diane and I talk about Gwyneth Paltrow and the film, Emma, based on the Jane Austen novel. We also end up talking about Trainspotting and Minnie Driver...a lot. Episode music is Claude Debussy's, Clair de Lune. Support the show

In this, our first episode, Diane and I talk about Tim Burton's, Batman Returns. Starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Danny DeVito. "Why Do We Own This DVD?" is part of The 5MinutePod Network. Support the show