Wallowing in the Shallows

Rebecca and Tori chat about the smash hit 'Off Campus,' created by Louisa Levy. We actually recorded this about a month ago right before the end of the quarter and before vacation, but it took some time to get it edited and published. Like the rest of the internet, we love it! Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Moo...

Rebecca and Tori chat 'Fire Island,' the 2022 film directed by Andrew Ahn. We got nothin' but praise for this Pride and Prejudice influenced flick set on Fire Island. Plus, 6-packs. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music by Denis-Pavlov on Pixabay Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixa...

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Nancy and Jeff to chat their initial thoughts about Jon Favreau's, 'The Mandalorian & Grogu.' We recorded a few days after the movie was released, so we really do wallow in the shallows. We discuss our expectation and disappointments, but overall, we all enjoyed the movie. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Shining Star Flou...

Rebecca and Tori chat 'Good Omens' season 3, the final episode. It's a bit of a mixed bag for us. There are elements we enjoyed and other things not so much. Nonetheless, Michael Sheen and David Tennant shine. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna f...

Rebecca and Tori chat about Wes Anderson's 2025 film, 'The Phoenician Scheme.' We discuss what makes the movie Wes Andersony, the evolution of the relationship between the principle characters, and the actor performances. We experienced some technical difficulties right at the end, so the episode seems to end a bit abruptly. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo...

Rebecca and Tori chat Billy Wilder's 1954 classic, 'Some Like It Hot.' This is the next installment of our Recommended By series from the Criterion Closet. This week's picker is director, Elegance Bratton. We delve into the movie's themes, some production notes, and US culture at the time of the movie's release. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Shining Star...

Louise joins Rebecca and Tori to chat about the 2015 production of 'Macbeth,' screenplay by Todd Louiso, Jacob Koskoff, and Michael Lesslie. We talk cinematography, pacing, and adaptation choices. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music from Pixabay Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect b...

Rebecca and Tori chat about 'Project Hail Mary.' If the audio is weird, we apologize but we recorded right after we left the theater and have done minimal editing to keep it real, i.e., like you're listening to us talk about the movie live. We still manage to include spoilers. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Brothers in Arms clip | Dire Straits | Brothers...

Rebecca and Tori chat the 1999 film, 'Dogma,' directed by Kevin Smith. We talk the impact of the movie on us, our thoughts about beliefs and organized religion (don't come for us--it's our opinions based on our personal experiences). We tangent, so be prepared. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Den...

Rebecca and Tori continue their Recommended By series, Picks from the Criterion Closet, with the 2011 documentary, 'pina.' Recommended by Katya Zamolodchikova, we venture on a journey to interpret contemporary dance. As self-professed dance Luddites, we can only discuss our interpretations using our meager knowledge of the language of dance. Forgive us if we get it entirely wrong. Music Apache Roc...

Rebecca and Tori chat the 1998 Kirk Jones film, 'Waking Ned Devine." We discuss community, morality, and our mutual love of Maurice. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music on Pixabay Clip Kev Walsh | Waking Ned Devine (1998) BluRay | 17 Dec 2024 | YouTube Sound Effects Shining Star Fl...

Rebecca and Tori chat their next Recommended By flick from the Criterion Collection, 'The Watermelon Woman.' We discuss issues related to the social construct of 'race,' queerness, identity, and white privilege and gatekeeping. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Sound Effects Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay Spotlight Flourish:...

Rebecca and Tori chat about the recent Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Oscar Best Picture nominee, 'Hamnet.' Spoiler alert: we love it! Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis Pavlov Music from on Pixabay Sound Effects Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from...

Rebecca and Tori don't chat, we dive deep into Ousmane Sembene's 1966 classic, 'Black Girl.' This is the next installment of our Recommended By series based on the Criterion Collection Closet Picks. In this podcast, we get political as we discuss colonialism, post-colonialism, economic slavery, racism, and abuse. For the first time, we are spoiler-free for the first 25-ish minutes because we encou...

Rebecca and Tori chat about Blake Edwards' 1963 classic, 'The Pink Panther,' and its follow-up, the 1964, 'A Shot in the Dark.' In our most spoiler-free episode to date, we discuss Peter Sellers' life, scenes that made us laugh the most, what didn't age well, and what was ludicrous. We kind of sing too. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Shining Star Flourish...

Rebecca and Tori celebrate the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth by chatting about the 2001 flick, 'Evolution.' We discuss some high points and some low points, overuse a couple of catch-phrases, and question some of the science. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay Spotlight Flourish: Sound E...

We're re-releasing our episode for 'Best in Show' in honor of Catherine O'Hara. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

Rebecca and Tori chat about their second recommendation from the Criterion Closet Picks, 'Black Narcissus.' Recommended by director Edgar Wright, we discuss British colonialism, emotional repression, and the many mirror representations between characters. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavl...

Rebecca and Tori chat the 1942 classic film, 'Casablanca.' We cover some production history as well as character development and plot points. We chat some about the continuing relevance of the film. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay...

Rebecca, Tori, and returning guest host, Louise, chat the 1995 movie, 'Persuasion.' We can't believe it took us this long to get around to Austen! Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay 'Persuasion' clip Mistress of Pemberley | "Frederic...

Rebecca and Tori begin a new series: Recommended By: Recommendations from the Criterion Closet. This week, our movie, "Room with a View,' is recommended by Nick Offerman. We rave about characters, performances, and production. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Sound Effects Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay Spotlight Flourish:...

Rebecca and Tori ring in the New Year chatting about the 1982 movie, Diner, written and directed by Barry Levinson. We discuss gender dynamics and the transition into adulthood, while Tori waxes nostalgic about how the movie relates to her family. We get into some character development, the portrayal of women, and the cultural context of the 1950s. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier...

Rebecca and Tori along with guest host, Debra, wind up Scrooge-Off 2025. This final round finds us discussing the 1984 'A Christmas Carol,' starring George C. Scott and the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim. Who will take the crown? Music Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music . A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay Sound Effects Record Scratch: Sound Ef...

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Debra to delve into Round 3 of the 2025 Scrooge-Off. This episode's contenders are the Patrick Stewart and George C. Scott. And, the winner is... Music Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music . A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay Sound Effects Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Rebecca and Tori are joined again by Debra to continue with Scrooge-Off 2025. Guy Pearce returns after trouncing Reginald Owens in Round 1. Pearce is up against Patrick Stewart. Who will emerge the winner of Round 2? Music Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music . A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay Sound Effects Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixa...