Kicking & Streaming

This week's episode is rated PU for PROFOUNDLY UPSETTING as the siblings revisit some truly disturbing mid-oughts horror, James Wan's Saw (2004). Ross can't get over how dirty everything is, Carie rolls her eyes at the Jigsaw idealogy, and the siblings carve their first Jigsaw notch in their podcast belt. Related Media: The Saw Timeline (Quick 'n' Dirty Version ; Scary Movie 4 Cold Open ; Smith &...

***UPDATED: This week, the siblings revist a staple favorite of their childhood, The Witches (1990). Carie demands a prequel series to the narrative, Ross fangirls over Angelica Huston in all her glory, and the siblings remind the audience of the greatest lesson Roald Dahl ever taught his child audience.  Related Media: The Witches Remake (2020) Side By Side Comparison:   Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom...

This week, the siblings revisit a terrifying Stephen King classic, Misery (1990). One of Ross's all time-favorite horror films, Misery tells the story of a famous writer who is taken hostage by his number-one fan. There's maiming, there's pretention, and Ross explains to the folks at home what it means to commit "snow-crime."  Related Media: Misery DirecTV Commercial Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Produ...

This week, the siblings take a look at a cult favorite: an affectionate parody of sci-fi film and television that pits out-of-work television actors against REAL aliens. Ross predictably complains about Tim Allen, Carie squeals over the meta details in the film, and all the science fiction references you can handle.  Related Media: Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary Copyright 2021 Sorry M...

This week the siblings rehash a major source of Ross' childhood anxieties: M. Night Shyamalan's tittilating classic, Signs (2002). Ross explains how this movie gave him fears of the unseen and multiple facets of midwestern culture. Carie spends the entire episode arguing that the aliens are a footnote in the story. And wouldn't you know it, it really was God all along? Don't miss this hilarious ep...

This week the siblings blast through their favorite movie about a boy genius' quest to save his family from egg aliens, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The siblings reveal who their favorite character is, Carie theorizes about Hugh Neutron's duck kink, and Ross tries to answer an age-old question about Poultra. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week, Carie and Ross break down an old favorite with our second alien selection of the month, Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds. Ross gives us the backstory on one of the original science fiction novels, the famous Orson Wells radio program, and the subsequent original film adaptation. Throughout the remake, Carie is horrified all over again about the emotions in the movie and Ross reflect...

This week, why not take a cringe-worthy stroll down memory lane with Carie and Ross as they revist their second-ever episode on Kicking and Streaming with their deep dive on Independence Day, (1996). The siblings rehash what they loved about the alien blockbuster that came out the year Ross was born. Ross is drooling over Adam Baldwin, Carie gets weepy over the classic ending, and all the bad begi...

This week, the siblings close out Carie's birthday month with her favorite half of the Grindhouse relase, Planet Terror (2007). Rose McGowan and Freddy Rodriguez star in Freddy Rodriguez's blockbuster grindhouse feature in which the zombie apocolypse threatens the very fabric of humanity. Carie gets lost in Naveen Andrews' eyes and Ross cannot get over the statrical rollarcoster he is in for.  Rel...

STRAP IN, FOLX, Ross is PISSED. This week the siblings break down the sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1, (you guessed it), Kill Bill Vol. 2! This week, Ross expresses his extreme distaste for the movies lack of action, and Carie is hoarse with rage over Quentin Tarantino's poor decision-making, and the siblings speculate wildly on a possible third installment of the Kill Bill saga. We...

This week, the siblings break down Carie's favorite Quentin Tarantino film, the Kill Bill franchise. The siblings will be coveirng both parts one and two of the saga of an assassin who seeks revenge against her former teammates for their crimes against her life. Carie is in rare form this week as we break down the senseless violence and timeless tale of revenge against garbage men. Ross can't get...

To kick off birthday month, Carie has picked Sin City (2005), the adaptation of Frank Miller's popular graphic novel series about life in one of the most dangerous cities in fiction. Ross predictably drools over Clive Owen, Carie is giddy about the armed sexworkers, and Ross's limits are tested near the end of the narrative.  Related Media: Making of Sin City   Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions...

Y'ALL THE BIG BABY TEARS ARE WELLIN'!!! Carie and Ross break down an early childhood favorite, Brad Bird's The Iron Giant. The siblings are aghast at the movie's conceptual depth, Ross lusts after more than one animated character, and Carie actually sobs at the end. Full on tears streaming out of her eyes. But then again, haven't we all?   Related Media: If you'd like to hear our buddies, The Eque...

This week the siblings dig up an old favorite, Disney's Holes (2003). Carie fangirls over the majesty of Sigourney Weaver, Ross makes a realization about lizard juice, and the siblings revist the lowkey banger of the soundtrack, Dig It Up .  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions     

This week, the siblings break down a classic American summer film, The Sandlot (1993). The siblings revisit their own histories of playing baseball. Ross remarks on his fondess for professional baseball players. Carie elaborates on her plan in case of a dog attack, and the siblings propose a drinking game.  Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2021

This week the siblings break down a truly traumatic movie from young adulthood, The Patriot (2000). Carie and Ross roll their eyes at Mel Gibson and his scene chewing, Ross cannot with the historical inaccuracies, and Carie is in love with Heath Ledger's ghost.  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

To finish off Pride Month the siblings rehash Ross's all-time favorite musical, Hairspray (2007). Ross geeks out over the music, Carie calls out Christopher Walken, and a gay time is had by all.  Related Links:  OPEN YOUR PURSE:  Queer Charities/Nonprofits  Supporting BLM & Communities of Color  Indianapolis No Questions Asked Food Pantry    Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

On this week's Kicking & Streaming, the siblings take a look at a cult classic that's been called "the queer Clueless" with fresh, contemporary eyes. The siblings gag over the concept of conversion therapy, create headcannons about the quickly forgotten background characters, and Carie has an unhealthy attraction to Cathy Moriarty.  Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2021

This week, the siblings unpack the TURBULENT rollercoaster of The Favourite (2017). Ross applauds Olivia Coleman's stunning performance as Queen Anne of the House of Stewart, which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Carie can't stand her conniving, abusive lover, portrayed by Rachel Weisz. Emma Stone's accent is fine, but her character is unforgivable in this story of queer relationships...

TAP YOUR HEELS TOGETHER THREE TIMES, ladies and theydies. Today the siblings are unpacking a beloved childhood favorite, Victor Fleming's The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland. Ross gives us some detailed backstory on the story's populist allegory, and the origin stories of the gay pride rainbow flag. Carie gets weepy over Judy Garland's earnest performance, and the siblings highlight the story'...

The siblings are bookending their coverage of Ani-May with another Ghibli classic, Howl's Moving Castle (2004). Carie and Ross break down Hayao Miyazaki's adaptation of a book by Diana Wynne Jones, about a young witch, ignorant of her power, who must embark on a journey of growth and empowerment in order to save the wizard she loves from doom. Ross gets real sick of Howl real quick, and Carie fall...

Sorry in advance for the movie audio folx! This movie is mixed very poorly. The siblings are at their peak this week when they dissect a long-time childhood favorite, Sailor Moon R: The Promise of the Rose (1993). Carie is in rare form today, discussing the anime genre that gives her life, the magical girl genre. Ross is full of questions about the impossibly complex Sailor Moon universe, as well...

This week the siblings scratch the surface of the international multi-media franchise, Pokemon. Carie shares stories of how she experienced Pokemon in childhood, Ross gives his own descriptions of the Pokemon he can't name--yielding hilarious results. It gets weepy there at the end, but it picks up once we get to the Gospel According to Mewtwo.  Please don't forget to subscribe, recommend us to yo...

This week's special extended episode kicks off "AniMay" month! The siblings break down a golden childhood favorite, Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away (2001). Ross learns a great deal about Japanese Shinto folklore, Carie cries at the end, and the siblings reflect on how Miyazaki's movies are one-of-a-kind masterpieces.  Related Media: The Folklore of Spirited Away ; Hayao Miyazaki: The Mind of a Mast...

To end our month on fool-ass films, the siblings take on the feature length innuendo known as The 40-Year-Old Virgin. The sibling break down the early oughts comedy vehicle that launched so many careers and the formation of the Judd Apatow mafia. Ross gets sick of the supporting cast real fast, and Carie recalls juvenile feelings of acceptance from an otherwise often discordant comedy.  Copyright...