Sum of Our Parts

Happy belated 4th of July! We're celebrating by talking about the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day. Listen as we discuss the stakes that matter, if we believe in aliens, and how this might play out in real life. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're back with Jim's pick, The Odd Couple. Listen as we chat about the many adaptations of this classic comedy, New York apartments, and mixing friendship with roommates. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

For Pride Month, we're talking about a movie we both love. Listen as we discuss the great cast (especially Robin Williams!), how relevant it still feels today, and the real meaning of family values. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're going to a high school reunion with Jim's pick. We're talking about our own high schools and reunions, dark comedy, and fun 80s music. Plus weird looking assassins and the office setup of a contract killer. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're still in high school this week with Lindsay's pick. Listen as we discuss high school memories, Shakespeare, and the late, great Heath Ledger. Adapt classic literature and bring back good rom coms! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Jim picked a movie from his high school days, American Graffiti. Listen as we discuss the cars, music (Lindsay sings, of course) and what kids did for fun. We also touch on the timelessness of coming of age stories and also of Harrison Ford. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod .

Lindsay is commemorating prom season with She's All That, a teen classic of the late 90s. We're talking at length about our own prom experiences, the cast and performances in the movie, and how maybe it isn't too bad. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Jim picked Bullitt, a classic Steve McQueen movie from 1968. We're talking about car chases, San Francisco, the Organization, and more. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Lindsay picked a movie that is somehow 25 years old, Josie and The Pussycats. Listen as we discuss the cast, themes, and soundtrack. Plus cat headphones, girl fights, and high high heels. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're going on a classic adventure with Jim's pick, the 1973 version of The Three Musketeers. Listen as we discuss the stacked cast, historically accurate sword fighting, and French royal history. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Baseball season on the pod continues with Hardball, one of Lindsay's middle school favorites from 2001. Listen as we discuss the very sad twist, the charming child actors, and Keanu being a stressful gambler. Plus we talk about spoilers, 9/11, and 90s hip-hop/R&B classics. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

It's baseball season, so this week we're talking about Jim's pick, The Natural. Listen as we discuss our baseball memories (go O's!), how the movie differs from the book, and the interesting plot. We also commemorate two actors from this movie reaching the top of our leaderboard! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Lindsay picked a 90s classic, The Bodyguard. We're talking about how this movie has a little bit of everything, how "I Will Always Love You" is actually a sad song, and (mostly) about how great Whitney Houston was. We also touch on the original planned cast and Lindsay sings bits of the songs. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Jim picked an entry from an iconic comedy series, A Shot in the Dark. We talk about sight gags, Peter Sellers, and the high body count. Plus, how a nudist resort can be PG and silly French accents! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

It's our 100th episode! To mark the occasion, Lindsay picked an appropriately epic film: The Godfather. In addition to reminiscing about our podcast journey, we're talking about masculinity, familial love, and casual violence as depicted by this iconic director and iconic actors in this iconic movie. Buckle up, it's a long one! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Since hockey is still in the air, Jim picked the 70s cult classic, Slap Shot. We talk about hockey movies, 70s fashion, and how the locker room humor featured in this movie feels like a departure for the director and star. Plus we're touching on the handsomeness of hockey players and French Canadian accents. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Good morning, Baltimore! This week Lindsay picked the 2007 musical version of Hairspray. We're talking about how it compares to the original, the legendary John Waters, and Baltimore! Plus Lindsay is singing all the songs (and even some that aren't in the movie). Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Can you dig it? We're wrapping up Black History Month with Jim's pick, a Blaxploitation classic, Shaft. Listen as we discuss the amazing soundtrack, super cool main character, and seeing a Black man as a hero. Plus, we make the case for men to start dressing like it's the 1970s again. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week, continuing with Black History Month, Lindsay picked the 2001 movie Kingdom Come. Listen as we discuss our funeral experiences, the star-studded cast, and fart jokes. Plus we muse on the comedy and drama inherent in family funerals. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're continuing to commemorate Black History Month with Jim's pick, Lady Sings the Blues. Listen as we discuss the life and music of Billie Holiday, how this movie isn't totally accurate, and Diana Ross's amazing performance. Plus we touch on the movie Dreamgirls and other singers who died too young. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

In honor of Black History Month and the Winter Olympics, Lindsay picked another 90s fave, Cool Runnings. Listen as we discuss the true story it's based on, John Candy, and our love of sports (and sports movies!). Plus we're touching on superstitions, Heated Rivalry, and Jamaican accents. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Hop on your horses, folks, because this week we're talking about a comedy classic, Blazing Saddles! Listen as we discuss hilarious sight gags, colorful language, and how parody pushes the envelope. Plus we're talking about icons like Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder, and Richard Pryor! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Emilioooooo! This week Lindsay picked the 1998 SNL spinoff A Night at the Roxbury. Listen as we discuss Haddaway clubs, and our favorite SNL casts. Plus Lindsay sings 90s club hits and talks about her personal connection to the music in this movie. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're taking on a franchise that's near and dear to Jim's heart with his pick of You Only Live Twice (1967). We're talking about the James Bond franchise including theme songs, the next Bond, and who the movies are for (guys!). Plus we touch on Japanese makeovers, ninjas, and assassin techniques. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're kicking off the new year with Lindsay's pick, the 1997 tv version of Cinderella. Listen to enjoy a comparison of the different versions of Cinderella, a discussion of the huge talent in front of and behind the camera, and Lindsay singing all of the songs. Tangents include Law and Order and Criminal Minds cameos, and Whitney Houston's amazing rendition of the national anthem. Foll...