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“But Debbie…pastels??” We’re transitioning from Halloween to Thanksgiving today with Addams Family Values. Join us as we discuss the painful costuming Angelica Houston had to endure for this role, the weird history behind Christopher Lloyd’s Fester’s fatsuit, and the amazing Camp Counselor’s performances. We gush over Joan Cusack’s absolutely iconic turn as Debbie, and we celebrate Christina Ricci...

“But Debbie…pastels??” We’re transitioning from Halloween to Thanksgiving today with Addams Family Values. Join us as we discuss the painful costuming Angelica Houston had to endure for this role, the weird history behind Christopher Lloyd’s Fester’s fatsuit, and the amazing Camp Counselor’s performances. We gush over Joan Cusack’s absolutely iconic turn as Debbie, and we celebrate Christina Ricci...

“Something is happening in our house whether you like it or not!” We’re reviewing What Lies Beneath this week. Join us as we unravel the mystery of what is happening to Michelle Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford, and that absolutely stunning lakeside house—which sadly doesn’t actually exist anymore. We’ll discuss that whole neighbor red herring and why cheating husbands are way worse than a ghost. And we ta...

Oh look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick! Sistahs we’re going to Salem this week for Hocus Pocus. Join us as we reminisce about this perfect 90’s Halloween romp. We discuss the magic of the three lead witches and Bette Midler’s role in finally getting the movie made. We talk about the sweet arc of Max and Dani’s relationship, how animatronic Binx ended up on another magical 90’s witchy tv...

Sometimes the world of the living gets mixed up with the world of the dead. We’re getting spooky this week with The Others! Join us as we gush over Nicole Kidman’s performance, how she had nightmares during filming, and even get into some of her and Tom’s divorce tea during production. We talk about how the director wrote, directed AND scored the movie. And we discuss the incredible performances f...

Just breathe. We’re doing Ever After this week. We diving into the 1500’s this week the movie that Drew Barrymore herself said was her favorite role she’s ever played and we talk all about how her Danielle gets to truly have it all—she fights with swords, wears the pretty dress, reads books, and sabes herself and others, and gets the prince in the end. We discuss how this telling is the classic fa...

Gather around Bennet sisters, we’re talking about the 2005 Pride and Prejudice today! The cinematography, the music, the hand flex! We get into it all and what makes a good leading man—the yearning. Plus some juicy behind-the-scenes tea. So clean the mud from your hems ladies and take a seat for Joe Wright’s beloved “Pride and Prejudice.”

“Just stay alive! I will find you!” We’ve gone back to the 1700’s this week for “The Last of the Mohicans.” We discuss the stunning scenery and how real life landscape paintings inspired the film’s cinematography. We talk all about how the cast was chosen, the all-important chemistry test between lead actors, and the extreme lengths that Daniel Day Lewis took to prepare for the role of Hawkeye. An...

Alright sweaters coven, we’re activating the phone tree for this one! We’re doing both Practical Magic movies this week—and we even have a special guest :)  We talk all about the original movie—the clothes! The hair! The 90’s! The Faith Hill of it all.  We talk at length about that dreamiest of dream houses, the spells, the power of sisterhood, and the stacked cast with Sandy, Nicole, Stockard and...

Flames. Flames? On the sides of my face. Breathing—br—breathless—heaving breaths. Heaving—we’re doing Clue this week! Join us as we celebrate the life and work of our beloved staple of our childhood, Tim Curry. We laugh our way through the casting what-ifs, our favorite moments and quotes, and whether anyone could or should try to do another Clue. We discuss that impeccable set design, the multipl...

We’re celebrating the life, philanthropy, and filmography of Queen Dolly Parton this week with 9 to 5. This classic comedy marks Dolly’s big screen debut and we’re talking all about her performance, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin’s chemistry, and just how relevant this 1980 workplace comedy remains. So come laugh until you cry with us for Colin Higgins’s 9 to 5.

You can’t handle the truth! Join us this week for a movie from a time when even the smallest little infraction in the law meant a full military trial in A Few Good Men this week. Join us as we try to decide who’s best in this movie between Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Aaron Sorkin’s script, or Demi Moore’s mysterious haircut. And that’s nothing to say of this stacked supporting cast in Kiefer Suthe...

Wrong Wade, there was a way… We’re reviewing The River Wild today! Join us as we talk about this tight, clean screenplay where every setup has a payoff, where Meryl Streep almost drown on set, and where we really learned just how perfectly creepy Kevin Bacon could play a villain. Go back to a time before films could cheat with cgi and marvel at the stunning landscapes, beautiful cinematography, an...

Put a cork in it honey, we’re talkin’ The Great Outdoors this week! Join us as we review this classic 80’s family vacation comedy. We discuss Dan Aykroyd and John Candy’s real-life friendship, the magic of screenwriter John Hughes, the script change that gave us the iconic villain in the bear, and other iconic 80’s comedy actors almost starred in this film. We talk about Thomas Newman’s score, Bar...

We’re gonna need a bigger boat guys because we’re doing Jaws this week! Join us as we review this iconic piece of cinema history and the movie that invented the summer blockbuster. We discuss all the production issues, the casting what-ifs, the pitfalls of 70’s skincare, and how Spielberg really thought he’d never work again after this movie. So get your life jackets and join us in beautiful Cape...

“I’ll be quiet.” “I’ll be peace.” We’re in beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee for our latest summer rewatch episode, “What About Bob?” Join us as we dive into all the messy behind-the-scenes drama between the two lead actors and how it may have helped the movie. We discuss how the movie avoids being a horror story on the likability of Bob, whether the Guttman’s were justified, and whether they really di...

Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns... we’re doing The Odyssey this week! You may have heard of a little film that opened this last weekend and we’ve got our review! We’ll discuss the incredible cast and who’s performances left us stunned and amazed and who’s may have fell a little flat. We’re talking about all the monsters and Greek gods and goddesses, THAT Circe scene, and D...

There’s no crying in podcasting! In honor of the new women’s professional baseball league, we’re reviewing A League of Their Own this week. Join us as we reminisce about this classic sibling rivalry, the misogyny of the 40’s, and the glorious friendship of Madonna and Rosie. We dive into the lore behind the scenes, what inspired the filmmakers, who almost was cast as Dottie and Kit, and whether Do...

The island…is waking up and we couldn’t be happier about it dear listeners—this week we are reviewing the hottest new watercooler show, Widow’s Bay. We discuss season one of this spooky, coastal New England horror comedy. We talk about the brilliant homages to horror movies, the care and personality of all the lovable characters, and how we can recreate Patricia’s iconic headpiece for Halloween. S...

Heyyyy you guyyyssss! We’re reviewing one of our all-time most sacred texts on this episode, The Goonies. Join us as we discuss our favorite moments and the lines that have stuck with us for decades as we re-live this quintessential elder millennial movie. We dive deep into the movie’s lore, what may not have ahe’d very well, and how it has become such a beloved classic. So gather your closest fri...

Put on your Sunday best kids, we’re going to Sears! We’re doing a two-fer this week with The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel. Join us while we discuss the immaculate casting of these movies, all the nineties goodness juxtaposed to the 70’s, and how “sure Jan” became an iconic meme. We get into some of the hot tea behind-the-scenes, all those cameos, and how these movies have aged over ti...

But William…you could get drunk. You could get—addicted. In honor of the class of 2026 we’re reviewing Can’t Hardly Wait this week! Get your cap and gown and join us as we discuss all these familiar faces—both the actors and their high school archetypes, the joy of adolescence and house parties before smartphones and social media, and what was going on with Jennifer Love Hewitt’s hair. Die inside...

Matchy matchy green squared! We’re settling into our favorite table at O’Reilly’s and reviewing Return to Me this week. We discuss everything miss bottled water herself stealing the movie, to Minnie Driver and David Duchovny’s chemistry. We talk about how much the side characters carry this movie, from the adorable poker-playing olds to Director Bonnie Hunt and Jim Belushi, and the always charming...

That sweater was selected for you, by the people in this room. We’re reviewing The Devil Wears Prada 2 this week. Fresh out of the theater we give our instant reaction to this long-awaited sequel.  We discuss the incomparable Meryl Streep dawning her red heels again for this iconic role, how the entire cast hasn’t seemed to age in twenty years, and of course the fashion! New York! Hamptons real es...

Korben!! Korben my man!!! We’re back with a real 90’s gem on this episode, Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element. Join us as we giggle our way through this quirky, sci-fi fantasy. We discuss those haute couture costumes, the casting what-ifs, and of course our favorite movie-stealing performance from Chris Tucker as Ruby Rodd! We even go into the icky, problematic history of the films director and it is...