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This week the Siblings revisit the probably-not-magical garden in one of the, it turns out, many film adaptations of the children’s novel The Secret Garden. Colin Firth not included.  Discussed:  Secret Garden vs. A Little Princess! So many adaptations! Unnecessary child nudity! British Colonizers! Baby’s First Brontë! Third-person hypochondria! Zaddy Lord Craven! The return of Dame Maggie Smith!...

This week the Siblings swing into action by revisiting the original feature length Spider-Man film. Often regarded as the best superhero film ever made, did the Siblings agree after re-watching it after 22 years?  Discussed:  The most dangerous podcast we’ve ever recorded! Is Tobey Maguire the greatest superhero? The Marvel Method! The long journey of getting a Spidey movie made! 90s superhero mov...

This week, the Siblings go back to high school and revisit the other Kid ‘n Play movie, Class Act. Does this case of mistaken identity hold up, or is it forgotten for a reason? Discussed: House Party! Weird Science is a John Hughes movie! Homophobia, colorism, and sexism! High school gym class! Sexy Shakespeare! Doug E. Doug is back! Black sitcoms!   Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twi...

80s sci-fi anime ahoy! This week the Siblings revisit one of the most influential animated films of their childhood, with super strong teenage girls, giant robots, and drunk aliens! Discussed: Anime on the Sci-Fi channel! Cream Lemon and the origin of Project A-ko! An uncomfortable discussion about sexual orientation! Feminist Awakenings! The Reverse Bechdel Test! Akagiyama missiles! Bubblegum Cri...

This week, we suspect no on listening so Jason has decided to bombard Arielle about his latest hobby, Warhammer 40,000. Discussed: The Origin of 40K! Grim Darkness! Feed the Emperor your espers! When the satirical part becomes the real part! Space Romans, Space Vampires, & Space Vikings! Nightmare fuel upon nightmare fuel! WAAAGH! The sad story of the Squats!   Contact us at adultsiblingsversu...

It’s the Holiday season, so this week the siblings decided to finally follow-up on a previous episode and check out Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Did being basically the exact same movie as the first one endear it to our humbled hosts?  Discussed:  The Macaulay Culkin Era is under way! “Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!” The Talkboy! The Hangover Part II Effect! “Actually, I don’t love you, Kev...

Due to scheduling issues, there won't be a new episode today. However, as a bonus treat, we are uploading the pilot episode of the scripted podcast we were working on pre-pandemic; "Fisticuffs Jones: The Man with the Left Hook"! Artwork by Zack Sharpe www.fawkestrotart.com/ Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus @fisticuffsjones Instagram: @adultsiblingsve...

After a brief hiatus, the Siblings finally look at the classic animated duo, Wallace & Gromit. Specifically, this week they examine each of the four short films and try not to let things get too British.   Discussed:   Jason forgot to watch the documentary!  Jeffrey Katzenberg has re-entered the chat!  The Wallace &Gromit Cinematic Universe!  Don’t call it “claymation”!  Feathers McGraw! ...

This week, due to a scheduling error, the Siblings take a break from reviewing pop culture to open up the mail bag and revisit never before heard outtakes and expanded clips from their first year of podcasting. Featuring new material form the following episodes:  The Little Mermaid, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Back to the Future, Antz, The Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, Toy Story...

What did two black kids in inner city Detroit listen to most growing up in the 1990s? Why, “Weird Al” Yankovic, of course. This week the Siblings revisit the four Weird Al albums they grew up with as kids; “Alapalooza”, “Bad Hair Day”, “Running with Scissors”, and “Poodle Hat.”   Discussed: Daniel Radcliffe Rules!  Compton adjacent?  The many beefs of Weird Al!  Santa going crazy isn’t as funny in...

After quite some time, the Siblings revisit the world of anime with Trigun, a legendary cartoon (and comic) that captivated them as kids. Does it still captivate them as adults? Does anything these days, now that I think about it?   Discussed:  “Back in my day, we bought anime uphill both ways!” Wizzywig Collectibles! Trigun vs. Trigun Maximum! Love & Peace! The existential crisis of one, Vash...

This week the Siblings return to the world Robin Williams Family Movies, as they revisit Jumanji. Does the film hold up, or should we just ignore this one and concentrate on the Kevin Hart/Rock films?  Discussed:  Wait, how many first choices? The Jumanji Cinematic Universe! The allure of a pretty boardgame! A horror family friendly thriller for kids! Should have gotten Bryan Cranston! Van Pelt! W...

We’ve finally reached the end of the Star Wars prequal trilogy with the epic finale Revenge of the Sith. After two critical flops, was George Lucas able to stick the landing, or should the Star Wars Saga had been left dead in the 1980s? Discussed:  The Swan Song of George Lucas! An Actor’s Director’s Dialect Coach! Don’t talk about The Clone Wars! Palpatine’s Best Day Ever! Featuring such memorabl...

This week in this big, beefy episode we look back at the epic/epically bad romance of Attack of the Clones. Has the flick aged better or is it still the wettest of farts in the Star Wars Saga?  Discussed:  Incels! The Art of George Lucas! Young, dumb, and full of The Force! Why is Padme attracted to Anakin? The Jedi Who Don’t Do Anything! Anakin Skywalker: Jackass! Christopher Lee is so F’N metal!...

This week the Siblings revisit Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace. As Arielle was part of the target demographic at the time, does she have the positive nostalgia for this movie so many of her generation possess?  No. Discussed: The self-impose exile of George Lucas! Jar Jar Binks vs Michael Jackson! Obi-Wan is hot! The Jedi are awful! The Actor’s Director! Everyone should just watch Andor! Th...

With musical month behind us, we look back as Sister Act 2….a diegetic musical. This high profile sequel is beloved in certain sections of the population, but can it live up to the original? Or. Was getting back in the habit a bad idea?  Discussed:   Kathy Najimathon Revisited!  It turns out we don’t care for Harry Styles!  The Crew is back together!  We don’t how Catholicism works!  “Music shot y...

We wrap up our Musical Month with an unexpected entry; the one and only South Park theatrical release that, for reasons that are unclear, is also a musical. And the music is…good? And it has a prestigious Broadway legacy?!   Discussed: Is South Park a new positive for society? The movie that launched two Broadway smash hits! Late-1990s South Park is tame! A noticeable lack of Butters! Casual homop...

We once again visit 1970s Broadway for movie adaptations as we revisit The Wiz, which is the Wizard of Oz but though the lens of African American culture…but made by white people…and it bombed. Hm.  Discussed:  Someone invited Joel Schumacher! Don’t forget about Luther Vandross! Diana Ross and the Age of Dorothy Gale! When Quincy Met Michael! Is the Wizard of Oz supposed to be scary? The God Emper...

Another musical revisit for our annual Musical Month*. This time we look at Chicago, based on the hit Broadway play, based on the original century old play, but not either of those other adaptations.  Discussed: Musical Warm Weather Time Continues! The prestige musical is back, baby! The fourth adaptation of Chicago! Have a musical film? Better call Rob Marshall!  Play Ball: The Origin of Chicago!...

Turn back the clock to the 1970s, who then turn back the clock to the 1950s; we start off a new series of musical reviews with 1978’s film addition of Grease. Does it age well, despite it’s cast not aging well at the time?   Discussed:   A great Chicago play-Oh, never mind!  The “Adaptation” of Grease!  Carrie Fisher’s Sandy?!  T-Birds, not Tunnel Snakes!  Drag Race!  The pecking order of fictiona...

This week the siblings pretend to be “sports people” and revisit classic Disney hit Cool Runnings as they try to feel the rhythm and feel the rhyme. Does this movie hold up? And hat’s the real story of the Jamaican bobsled team? Discussed: We are not Jamaican or Haitian! John Candy’s passion project! The other Jamaican bobsled team! COLD BUTTOCKS! Olympic Trials (and the rest of the movie) Hey kid...

The Siblings took a visit to San Francisco California this past February and shortly after recorded their experiences. They talk the sights, the sounds, and the hills of San Fran and most of all Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret! Discussed: February weather! Let’s talk about San Fran! Japanese Tea Garden! Lepidopterophobia! House of Nanking! Kat Robichaud Lore! Drag didn’t hurt nobody! Contact u...

  Grab your cell phones, featured pen, and unearned confidence because this week the Siblings revisit classic 90s teen comedy Clueless, a movie brave enough to admit it’s for the beautiful poplar kids and not the gross nerds.  Discussed:  The Clueless Expanded Universe!  Classic literature as teen movies!  In which Jason butchers the director’s name!  Everyone in Hollywood auditioned for Clueless!...

The final episode of the Disney Experimental era, the Siblings rewatch notorious bomb Treasure Planet. Now that the film has picked up a cult following, does it hold up or should they have just re-watched Muppet Treasure Island instead? Discussed: 70 episodes later, it’s Treasure Planet! The Musker/Clements Dream Project! Titan A.E.! Ethereum means we can breath in space! Ya’ll remember Animusic?...

The Sibling’s look at Disney’s early 2000s experimental period continues as we look at the only bonafide hit they had during this time, Lilo & Stitch. Does this movie live up to its own hype, or is overrated space garbage? Discussed: The Lilo & Stitch Cinematic Universe! Dryers and 9/11! Everybody hates dismay (including Disney)! The Thing! Agent Bubbles ruins the movie! Ohana means family...