Sum of Our Parts

We've made it to Christmas! Our last Christmas movie of the year is a Lindsay pick, so of course it's from the 90s--1996's Jingle All the Way. We're doing Arnold impressions, talking about Sinbad's hilarious improv, and how much we miss Phil Hartman. We also talk about the hot toys of our youth, all the great cameos, and how silly it is that no one recognized Arnold in the Turbo Man suit. Follow u...

Our Christmas movie marathon continues with Jim's pick, 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! Listen as we discuss Chevy Chase's ability to portray contained craziness, the starstudded cast, and how long is too long with your family. We also touch on Randy Quaid's wardrobe, life imitating art, and some non-Christmas Christmas movies. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Our trend of holiday season generosity continues as this episode is about not one but TWO movies! Jim picked The Bishop's Wife (1947) and Lindsay picked it's 1996 remake, The Preacher's Wife. Listen as we discuss the similarities and differences between the two, handsome angels, and Whitney Houston's singing. We also get into our favorite Christmas songs (there are many!), traditions, and foods. F...

It's officially the holiday season! We're starting with a nice long episode covering FOUR iconic Christmas tv specials: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Year Without a Santa Claus. Listen as we discuss what we love about these specials while poking fun at their flaws! We also touch on voice acting, animation, and why Christmas is our...

Our second Turkey Day movie is a Lindsay pick, the 1993 Pauly Shore cult classic, Son in Law. Listen as we discuss the Weasel character (the language! the wardrobe!), the fish out of water comedy, and how even goofy, annoying characters can have a heart. Some bonus discussions of resident advisors and Richard Simmons. Nastayyyyyyyyyy!!!! Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod .

It's almost Thanksgiving, so Jim picked this iconic 1987 buddy road trip film about a long and arduous journey to be in Chicago by Turkey Day. Listen as we discuss the chemistry of the leads Steve Martin and John Candy, our own Thanksgiving traditions, and the joys and perils of travel. We also touch on the myriad of cameos by other well-known actors, and the cultural impact of John Hughes. Follow...

In honor of the upcoming release of the Wicked movie, we're going back to the source material as Lindsay picked the 1939 classic. Listen as we discuss the beautiful visuals, crazy stories of production issues, and how far a girl will go for her dog. You'll also get to hear some singing, some discussion of Wicked, and Lindsay trying to do the voice of almost every character. Follow us on instagram...

It's almost Veterans Day, so Jim picked a 1970s classic that spawned one of the most iconic TV series' of all time. Join us as we discuss the cast full of stars, the pros and cons of realism, and jerks with hearts of gold. We also touch on scary helicopters, blood and guts, and sexism! Great fun. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

In our final episode for Spooky Season 2024, we're taking on a favorite of Lindsay's, the 1993 Addams Family sequel! Listen as we discuss the stellar cast, the non-stop laughs, and how Gomez and Morticia are couple goals, with brief diversions into Law and Order cameos and Lindsay's third grade math class. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week, spooky season continues with an actually scary pick! Jim brings us back to the TV movies of the 70s with 1979's Salem's Lot. Listen as we discuss scary movies in general, vampire rules, and the Stephen King cinematic universe. Plus Lindsay tries really hard to nail a James Mason impression. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

Sistaaaahs! Spooky season continues with Lindsay's pick and a 90s favorite! Listen as Lindsay and Jim discuss their love for Halloween and trick or treating, Bette Midler being iconic, and how little Thora Birch steals the show from her teenage co-stars. We also try to figure out what the rules are for witches re: water, fire, cemeteries, etc. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

It's spooky season so we're doing movies on that theme! The first pick is Jim's and he's taking it back to the late 80s and a Halloween-time classic. Listen to us discuss the all-star cast, how we'd haunt people if we were ghosts, and the enduring visual appeal of this and other Tim Burton films. As a bonus, we discuss Siskel and Ebert's dislike (and apparent total misread) of this film. Follow us...

For our last episode of September, we're sticking to the football theme with a movie Lindsay liked as a kid and perhaps not as much as an adult. We talk about capitalist propaganda, how it's obviously in Baltimore not DC, and how Lindsay's dad robbed her of the chance to meet Keanu. Digressions include Notting Hill, I Will Survive, and the perils of early 2000s fashion. Follow us on Instagram at s...

This week we're talking about another football movie based on a true story. This time Jim picked one about a place and event that are very close to his heart. Listen as we discuss what Jim remembers of the plane crash, what was real and fictional, and how this is really a movie about grief and guilt. Plus, as we often do, we touch on 70s fashion and music. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpar...

Since we're fully into football season, Lindsay picked an early aughts sports classic about how football can solve racism (that's a joke). Listen as Lindsay discusses being a high school football coach's daughter, Jim discusses his experiences at the time, and both gush over the cast and soundtrack. We also touch on what parts of this Based on a True Story movie are really true and Lin...

You've gotta ask yourself one question...do I want to listen to a podcast episode about Dirty Harry? Well, do ya, punk? Jim picked a movie from his teenage years that marked Clint Eastwood's first leading role in a non-Western movie. We discuss Clint's squint, the absolutely deranged villain, and why so many women in 70s movies must be nude. We also discuss our favorite cop shows and o...

Alllllrighty then! Lindsay picked a childhood favorite, one of a run of amazing Jim Carrey comedies of the 90s. We discuss the elasticity of Jim Carrey's face, Dan Marino's acting, and the ways this movie has aged very poorly. Also a brief discussion of the cultural legacy of In Living Color. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week we're headed a long time ago, to a galaxy far away with Jim's pick, Star Wars (as in the 1977 film, not the whole franchise). Listen as we discuss Jim's experience seeing the movie in theaters, with no knowledge of what was to come! We touch on the visuals, the classic story, the cultural impact, and the governmental structure of the Empire. We diverge into many related movie...

Lindsay is taking us back into the early aughts and one of the most iconic, quotable movies of the 21st century. Listen as Lindsay and Jim discuss the film's cultural impact, the starstudded cast, and how it compares to real life high school experiences. Also, Lindsay is trying to make "Lohanaissance" happen. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod !

This week it's Jim's pick as we take on the 1973 classic that's considered to be one of the best screenplays of all time. Listen as we discuss all the twists and turns (yes, there are spoilers), the layers and layers of schemes, the wardrobe designed by Edith Head, and how a movie can be both popular with audiences and critically acclaimed. Plus, we discuss Lindsay's potential futu...

As if! It's Lindsay's pick this week and we're entering the world of Jane Austen via rich teenagers in Beverly Hills. Listen as we discuss our high school experience, the language and fashion in this movie, and if it's weird to date your former stepsibling. Plus some discussion of the source material (Emma), teen social dynamics, and how much we miss Brittany Murphy. Follow us on i...

This week Jim's pick is the first entry in a classic sci-fi franchise that continues to this day. Listen as Jim and Lindsay discuss the movie's tension, effects, and stellar cast. Plus some other movies with the same mood, including a recent one that would make for a great Cats and Creatures double feature, and how people should just listen to women! Follow us on instagram at sumofourparts...

It's a businesswoman special! Lindsay's latest pick is an essential 90s comedy about two best friends going back to their high school reunion. Listen for a discussion of high school cliques, the crushes that make you say ick in retrospect, and Mira Sorvino's voice. Plus the iconic fashions, music, and who's the Mary. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod

Put on your platform shoes and leisure suit and join us for a discussion of Jim's latest pick, Saturday Night Fever! Listen for a discussion of fashion and music, how dark this movie actually is, and the changing culture of the late 70s. Bonus, listen to Lindsay constantly groan about the sad, desperate women in this film. Content warning: there is discussion of sexual assault in this episode....

Lindsay picked another classic to close out Pride Month, and our first documentary. Listen as we discuss the creation and legacy of this documentary, ballroom culture, our favorite people in the documentary, and even murder! There's also lots of discussion of other media that was inspired by Paris is Burning to add to your watchlist. Follow us on Instagram at sumofourpartspod !