Sum of Our Parts

Grab your hamburger phone because we're going back to 2007 with Lindsay's pick, Juno! We talk about the memorable dialogue, parental and romantic relationships, and being a teenager. Plus Lindsay sings like half of the soundtrack. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're taking on a Jim pick and comedy classic from 1959, Some Like It Hot! Listen as we discuss Marilyn Monroe's talent, Jack Lemmon's comedy, and Tony Curtis' accent. Lindsay obviously does her best version of the voices, plus we touch on the cross-dressing, costumes, and dramatic irony. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Lindsay is taking us back to high school once again, this time with 2004's Saved! Listen as we discuss our experience with Christianity, being nice versus kind, and some of the funniest and most resonant lines from the movie. Plus our feelings on Christian rock and how 2000s fashion was just a repeat of the 70s. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Jim picked a comedy classic from 1974: Young Frankenstein! We discuss the lines and sight gags that crack us up, what jokes may not have aged as well, and the legend Mel Brooks. We also repeat all of our favorite bits and get into the "men yelling" genre of comedy. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Grab your cravats and empire waist dresses because we're going back to the 19th century with Lindsay's pick this week--2005's Pride and Prejudice. Listen as we discuss the gorgeous visuals, iconic moments (the hand flex!), and parallels to modern dating. Plus we talk about the enduring influence of classic lit and how we miss movie adaptations of classic literature. Follow us on instag...

In honor of Jim's recent return from Scotland, he picked 1983's Local Hero as our movie this week. We discuss Scotland, small town life, and what this movie is really about. As a bonus, Lindsay does a Scottish accent a lot. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're headed to Mount Rose, Minnesota as we talk about Lindsay's pick, cult classic mockumentary Drop Dead Gorgeous. Listen as we discuss how this movie wasn't really kid friendly, the truly laugh-out-loud comedy, and the pageant world. We also touch on this cast of heavy hitters, the mockumentary/dark comedy genre, and Lindsay's Minnesota accent. Follow us on instagram a...

This week we're taking on another classic Western, as Jim picked the 1960 version of The Magnificent Seven. Listen as we discuss the Seven, the score, the accents, and the brown face. Digressions include Wild Wild West, the name Chris, and A Bug's Life. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

In honor of the recent Passover holiday and the recent passing of Val Kilmer, Lindsay picked an animated childhood favorite, The Prince of Egypt. Listen as we discuss the star-studded cast and soundtrack, gorgeous animation, and how it compares to The Ten Commandments. Tangents include Bravo, The Rugrats, sibling dynamics, and Anchorman. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're heading out to the wild west with Jim's pick, Cat Ballou from 1965. Listen as we discuss the laugh out loud humor, the appeal of a gunslinger, and the parts that haven't aged as well. Plus sidebars on Zorro, Nat King Cole, and the long career of top-tier nepo baby Jane Fonda. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Since it's baseball season, Lindsay picked the movie that taught us there's no crying in baseball, 1992's A League of Their Own. Listen as we discuss women's sports, the amazing cast and performances, and our favorite funny (and profound) lines. Plus we touch on the looks and the spectacular baseball and the song (Lindsay sings, of course). *We had some tech issues so apologies for...

This week we took on a Cold War submarine thriller as Jim selected 1990's The Hunt for Red October. Listen as we discuss the absolutely stacked cast, Russian accents, Tom Clancy, and the Jack Ryan universe. Also please enjoy Lindsay's Sean Connery impression and our discussion of how the stars have aged. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Lindsay picked a movie that's taking us back to 1963, a time that feels kinda familiar nowadays. It's Dirty Dancing (1987)! Listen as we discuss the amazing soundtrack, the well-drawn characters, and how maybe it represents a coming-of-age for the country as well as Baby. Plus the iconic lift, our quibbles about cabins and dancing shoes, and the progressive Houseman family. Follo...

March Madness is beginning so Jim picked a classic basketball movie: 1986's Hoosiers, starring the late, great Gene Hackman. Listen as we discuss our opinions on the movie's plot and storylines, Dennis Hopper's Oscar-nominated performance., and the joys of high school sports. Plus the wild character names and a hairstyle Lindsay hates. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

For our 50th (!!!) episode, Lindsay picked a classic of her childhood and the world of animation: Beauty and the Beast (1991). Listen as we discuss the incredibly catchy songs (including which one should've won the Oscar), the Disney Renaissance, and how a movie about a beast and talking household objects can be relatable. Plus libraries and rolling ladders and Jerry Orbach! Follow us on insta...

This week Jim picked a critically acclaimed movie that depicted what at the time was one of the ugliest episodes in the nation's political history: All the President's Men from 1976. Listen as we discuss the difficulties in making a movie about recent history with the real people involved, how dumb all the Watergate criminals were, and how sadly relevant it all feels now. Plus we muse on what a mo...

It's the last episode of Black History Month so we are wrapping it up with a film that made history at the Oscars and depicts a side of the Black experience we maybe don't see as much: Lindsay picked the 2016 film Moonlight. We're discussing the amazing performances, gorgeous direction (Barry Jenkins Best Director when???), and how emotionally devastating this movie is. For fun, count...

Since it remains Black History Month, we're continuing with movies that explore theme of history and racism. This week, Jim picked a classic: To Kill a Mockingbird from 1962. We discuss the amazing performances from adults and children alike, Atticus Finch as a hero, and the importance of the story coming from a child's perspective. Plus cute little country children and potential Halloween...

We're continuing with our Black History Month theme, this time with Lindsay's pick. She chose the 1998 tv movie Ruby Bridges, which tells the true story of one of the first Black children to desegregate schools in New Orleans in 1960. Listen as we discuss the hatred she faced, the good and bad sides of being the first, and the importance of learning about our history. Follow us on instagra...

For our first episode of Black History Month, Jim picked Glory (1989), based on the true story of one of the first all-Black regiments of the Union Army of the Civil War. Listen as we discuss the performances, the stakes for Black soldiers in the Civil War, and the way battles were fought pre-20th century. We also touch on the causes of the Civil War (slavery!), the formation of West Virginia, and...

Since fascism is on her mind, this week Lindsay picked one of her favorite Tarantino films, Inglourious Basterds (2009). Listen as she and Jim talk about the gratuitious violence, humor, feet, and how a Nazi ain't got no humanity. Plus we gush about the performances and wardrobe and Lindsay does an Aldo Raine impression 100 times. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week, Jim choose 1988's Mississippi Burning, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well as the current state of the world. We have a slightly longer and more serious conversation than usual, touching on criticisms of the film, the strong cast and performances, and how much of what we see in the movie still feels all too familiar. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week Lindsay picked a movie that feels (at least to her) very relevant to the current moment. It's 1980's The Empire Strikes Back. Listen as we discuss the iconic lines, epic new worlds, and why it's the best Star Wars movie. We also discuss Lando Calrissian's sweet wardrobe and why making deals with bad guys never works. Plus Lindsay tries to do character voices (as usual). Follow us on inst...

We're starting 2025 off with a Jim pick and another double feature (also featuring Denzel!). Since nothing of political significance has happened on 1/6, we decided to give you a double dose of political thrills by discussing both versions of The Manchurian Candidate (1962 and 2004). Listen as we discuss the amazing casts, the differences in both versions, and how awesome it is to see some iconic...

To wrap up the holiday season, we're talking about a movie that's more about Hannukah in name than substance. Lindsay picked a ridiculous favorite from her teen years--2002's Eight Crazy Nights. Listen as we discuss Adam Sandler's voice talents, the catchy songs, and the gross humor. Plus some discussion of cameos, the importance of malls, and offensive accents. Follow us on instagram at sumofourp...