Sum of Our Parts

Christmas may be over but we're still in the spirit so Jim picked The Muppet Christmas Carol. Listen as we discuss Michael Caine acting with muppets, the timelessness of the story, and the enduring appeal of the muppets. Plus we demand more movie adaptations of classic literature! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

On this week of Christmas, Lindsay picked a 90s comedy classic, Home Alone. Listen as we discuss the great cast, iconic scenes, and endless sight gags. We also touch on the amazing John Hughes, child actors, and this movie's global appeal. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Jim picked a classic Christmas musical, White Christmas. Listen as we discuss the amazing costumes, choreography and comedy. Plus we talk about the studio system and the history of Jewish people making the best Christmas songs (and movies). Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod .

This week Lindsay picked a modern Christmas favorite, The Family Stone. Listen as we discuss the emotional tone of the movie, family dynamics at the holidays, and the late, great Diane Keaton. We also get into the stacked cast and our thoughts on who the real villain is. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're kicking off December with one of Jim's favorite Christmas movies, The Lemon Drop Kid. Listen as we discuss the life and career of Bob Hope, our favorite Christmas songs, and the joy of schemes and scrapes. We also touch briefly on I Love Lucy and women liking funny guys. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Lindsay picked a classic, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Listen as we discuss Jimmy Stewart, the filibuster, government corruption, and how this movie applies to the current political moment. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Jim is kicking off the holiday season with the 1940 romantic comedy Remember the Night. Listen as we discuss the features of a good romantic comedy, the gorgeous visuals of old movies, and seeing family around the holidays. Plus you get to hear us navigating various sinus issues and doling out relationship advice. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

For our second Veterans Day movie, Lindsay picked one of the biggest films of 1994, Forrest Gump. Listen as we discuss Tom Hanks' performance, the soundtrack, and the depiction of decades of history and culture. Plus we discuss the character of Forrest and how a silly movie can be moving. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

In honor of Veterans Day, Jim picked the 1998 epic Saving Private Ryan. Listen as we discuss its depiction of the horrors of war, other great war movies, and the numerous cameos. Plus Lindsay talks about her experience visiting Normandy. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're wrapping up spooky season with a Lindsay pick, Double Double Toil and Trouble. Listen as we discuss the ubiquity of the Olsen twins in the 90s, what's scary to us, and Cloris Leachman. Plus brief mentions of Shakespeare, Wizard of Oz, and squeegee boys. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Spooky season continues with Jim's pick, a classic monster movie, Frankenstein. Listen as we discuss how the movie compares to the book, the moral question at its center, and the great performances (especially by Boris Karloff). We also touch on the new movie coming out and putting respect on Mary Shelley's name. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

It's spooky season so Lindsay picked a late 90s favorite, Practical Magic. Listen as we discuss witches, the greatness of Nicole Kidman, and the power of love and sisterhood. Plus mentions of ER, Pet Sematary, and Bewitched. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're taking on an iconic western buddy movie with Jim's pick, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Listen as we discuss the handsomeness of the stars, the gorgeous landscapes and costumes, and the hijinks of the Hole in the Wall gang. As a bonus (maybe?) Lindsay sings Burt Bacharach and rambles about the greatness of William Goldman. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Lindsay's taking it back to childhood with this week's pick, Matilda. Listen as we discuss childhood, the darkness of Roald Dahl stories, and magic powers. Plus we touch on SNL, Law and Order, and hitting over 1000 streams! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're talking about another animated movie this week with Jim's pick, Gay Purr-ee (1962). Listen as we discuss our feelings on classic animation versus hyperrealism and live action, the references to fine art in this film, and our own cats. We also touch on Stan Lee, World War II training films, and the late, great Robert Redford. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're back at Rydell High with Lindsay's latest pick, Grease 2! Listen as we talk about how the sequel compares to the original, the truly silly songs, and our own high school memories. Lindsay's audio had some issues (sorry!), but don't worry, she still sang a bit of every song. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Jim picked another political thriller, Seven Days in May (1964). We're discussing the cast of Hollywood legends, our favorite scenes, and how it feels scarily relevant. Tangents include Star Wars, Chicago, and Dulles airport. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

In honor of this episode coming out on Labor Day, Lindsay picked a seminal workplace comedy- 9 to 5! Come for our discussion of work, harassment, and bosses, and stay for our love of Dolly Parton. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're taking it back to Jim's childhood with 1965's The Great Race. We discuss Jack Lemmon's versatility as a comic actor, the sight gags and slapstick, and if the movie is too long. Additional references include Dudley Do-Right, Looney Tunes, The Righteous Gemstones, and I Love Lucy. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Lindsay picked not one, but two summer camp movies this week--we're talking about The Parent Trap, the original 1961 version and the 1998 remake. We discuss the similarities and differences, plus all the little references in the 1998 version to the original. We also talk about ninja children, the great adult cast, and the inherent comedy of twins. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

We're back with Jim's pick, the 1982 comedy My Favorite Year. We discuss the slapstick comedy, the movie's real-life inspiration, and what it's like to meet your hero. Plus we ramble on about Lainie Kazan, the loss of mid-budget movies, and Phil Spector's crimes. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

We're back and heading to camp once again with Lindsay's pick, But I'm a Cheerleader. Listen as we discuss conversion therapy, acceptance, and the joys of making fun of the bad guys. Plus some talk of John Waters, RuPaul, and the Bravo television universe. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Jim picked a great Neil Simon-penned romcom from 1977, The Goodbye Girl. Listen as we discuss the excellent performances, how this movie is like a play, and our favorite romcom tropes. Plus Lindsay gives an update on the Actor Leaderboard! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Lindsay is taking us to summer camp with this week's pick: Heavyweights! Listen as we discuss fitness fads and gurus, our (lack of) camp experience, and the evolution of Ben Stiller characters. Plus we wrap up by talking about how great Kenan Thompson is. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Jim picked one of the best sports movies of all time, Rocky! We talk about Rocky as a loveable loser, the real meaning of competition, and the importance of the ending. Plus you get to hear our best Sly Stallone impressions and more of our thoughts about sports. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !