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Let the river run, you guys, cause we're talking about WORKING GIRL! Kat and Jocelyn discuss ruinous cocaine addictions, a plot that was ahead of its time and also not, and praise the everlasting wonder that is Joan Cusack.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week we discuss the pre-eminent film about arm wrestling to get your son back (?), OVER THE TOP! We talk about a weird crush for Kat, the dangers of having weights in your truck, and Jocelyn gives a master class in voice work.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more...

This week we're joined by the super funny Rachel Manson to discuss DEATH BECOMES HER! We talk about perfect comedic performances, Jocelyn's crush peccadilloes, and about how this film was THE SUBSTANCE before THE SUBSTANCE was THE SUBSTANCE.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics...

This week we're joined by the hilarious and dapper Olly Robinson to discuss WICKED! We talk about thirty year olds playing teens, coin a title for a prospective three-quel, and discuss our surprisingly negative feelings about goats.   This episode brought to you by Acorns. Acorns makes it easy to start automatically saving and investing so your money has a chance to grow for you, your kids, and yo...

Welcome to 2025! To kick off the new year, we're discussing the cult classic  Predestination . Kat and Jocelyn discuss Sarah Snook's exceptional performance, parse Kat's feelings about Ethan Hawke, and a SCANDAL IS UNCOVERED ON THE SHOW.    Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, a...

It's the end of Not-So-Holiday Month AND our last episode of 2024, and we're discussing  The Family Stone ! Kat and Jocelyn discuss a plot that isn't suitable for anyone with social anxiety (ie. us) and how we have no idea who to root for in this movie, and the great Dermot Mulroney v. Dylan McDermott debate rages on. This episode brought to you in part by MasterClass. With classes on a variety of...

Our Not-So-Holiday Month continues with the Ben Affleck classic (?)  Reindeer Games ! Kat and Jocelyn discuss super silly plot twists, Chekhov's Random Girl's Name, and how Ben Affleck disposes of things he doesn't want.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

Holiday Month continues with the infamous flop  The Snowman ! Kat and Jocelyn talk about the circumstances that led to this movie not being done (for real), a plot structure that emulates The Very Hungry Caterpillar , and a protagonist's name that DOES NOT WORK in English.   This episode brought to you in part by MasterClass. With classes on a variety of topics, all taught by world class masters a...

It's Holiday Month, and we're kicking things off with the cult classic  Black Christmas  (1974)! Kat and Jocelyn discuss a plot that hurts our feelings, question Keir Dullea's casting, and contemplate Olivia Hussey's phone style.    Produced by Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

It's the final week of Listener Request Month and we're talking about THE FIRST WIVES CLUB! We discuss a plot that is limited simply by existing in the 90s, a perfect performance by Goldie Hawn, and discuss our own personal peccadilloes that show up on and off the podcast.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, ar...

Listener Request Month continues with our number three pick, Don Bluth's ANASTASIA!   We discuss a plot that makes you ask "...but why this", try to remember the names of the somewhat forgettable songs, and Jocelyn provides a perfect demonstration of how she knows a lot of musical facts and not a lot else when she inexplicably calls Kat Kate. (WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS FOR NEARLY A DECADE). Today's episo...

Listener Request Month continues with our number 4 most requested film, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE! We talk about making an indie-by-numbers, decrying toxic positivity while simultaneously buying into it, and the ending of the movie which SERIOUSLY GUYS IT SUCKS.   This episode is brought to you by CUDDLY. CUDDLY is a fundraising platform that supports animal welfare organizations all over the world. Fo...

Ever watched the Oscars and thought, "What were they thinking?" Why do some films sweep Best Picture while better ones are overlooked? Why do great actors miss out on Oscars for their best roles? And why do beloved box office hits get snubbed while little-seen films rake in awards? If these questions resonate, check out this new podcast. Search OSCARS… What Were They Thinking?! wherever you're lis...

Listeners! It's Listener Request Month! And to kick it off, we're talking about Don't Worry Darling ! In this episode (which was recorded LIVE as part of the From Superheroes Network's fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital as part of Extra Life Game Day), we discuss a disastrous press run, a plot that makes... simply no sense, and how Harry Styles somehow can't convincingly portray HIS OWN ACCENT.   T...

It's the final week of Spooky Scary Movie Month and we're talking about, of all things, HOUSE OF WAX! We discuss how this movie selection came to be, how the stars of this movie are playing "twins who may or may not be attracted to one another", and discuss the gross and misogynistic "See Paris Die" campaign that was used to advertise this film. Ugh! The 00s!    Produced by Andrew Ivimey  as part...

Wahoo, it's a double header! In celebration of  Venom: The Last Dance  coming to theatres, we're discussing  Venom  AND  Venom: Let There Be Carnage ! We talk about an impeccable physical performance by Tom Hardy, a not-impeccable everything else, and Jocelyn reveals a perhaps unsurprising kinship to the main character.   On November 2nd we're taking part in Game Day, a 24 hour gaming marathon to...

Spooky Scary Movie Month continues with the adaptation of the Stephen King short story 1408 ! We talk about a been-there, done-that backstory, effects which are half awesome and half aren't, and Jocelyn tells a not-so-relatable story.   This episode is brought to you by CUDDLY. CUDDLY is a fundraising platform that supports animal welfare organizations all over the world. For every $20 donated thr...

It's our 400th episode! And to celebrate, we're putting on our best bear suits (oh no) and heading to drink tea (no) with a Swedish cult (oh help) cause we're talking about MIDSOMMAR! We discuss excellent performances, Ari Aster's ACU (Anxiety Cinematic Universe), and wildly accurate depictions of drug use. This episode brought to you by Farmacy. Farmacy combines rich, farm-grown ingredients with...

It's Spooky Scary Movie Month, and we're kicking it off with YOU'RE NEXT! We talk about super gory kills, a title that doesn't quite fit with the plot, and how everyone's schemes are just a touch too precious. Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

Combine some innovative (for the time) special effects with a plot that makes you go "...why", cause we're talking about FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR! We discuss 80s children's content,  kids driving cars, and a plot that both is and isn't TOO scary.    This episode is brought to you by CUDDLY. CUDDLY is a fundraising platform that supports animal welfare organizations all over the world. For every $20...

Stare at a glory hole (please don't) and get blasted across the room by urinal water (no) cause we're talking about THE SWEETEST THING! We discuss gross-out jokes that go one step too far, Jason Bateman just before he made it big (...again?), and a song and dance sequence that leaves us saying, "...Meh".   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuper...

Write an entire screenplay based on an idea you tossed off to Steven Spielberg and now feel like you can't back down on cause we're talking about BEE MOVIE! We discuss the world's most confusing tone, a film that is truly for no one, and discuss Kat's personal pantheon of favourite movies.   This episode is brought to you by Farmacy. Feed your skin with formulations of farm-fresh ingredients with...

Head down to the SkyDome in Toronto and hide all evidence of your grisly crimes cause we're talking about Shyalaman's TRAP! We discuss a third act that doesn't work, a PITCH perfect performance by Josh Hartnett, and a shirtless scene that nearly saves the movie.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, vid...

Get a deck of cards and the thickest Russian accent of all time cause we're talking about ROUNDERS! We discuss a stacked cast, lead casting that doesn't work, and SERIOUSLY John Malkovich's accent.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

Grab a big ass sword and a wildly incongruous soundtrack cause we're talking about LADYHAWKE! We discuss not very good accents, super romantic Rutger Hauer, and Kat proposes some alt titles.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.