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It's not a democracy - it's a pod-ocracy! This week we're looking at Peyton Reed's directorial debut, the iconic 2000 cheerleading movie Bring It On .  Join in as we take a look at underappreciated sports, the mixed career of screenwriter Jessica Bendinger, advanced chemistry, and disappointingly homophobic language.  Plus: Why won't anyone let Peyton Reed make a musical? Why isn't this...

We're stopping in and stepping up to the can to talk about the romance of the Coen brothers' 2000 journey through the Depression-era South, O Brother, Where Art Thou?   Join in as we take a look at transposing mythology to the United States, racial representation, a dreadful conflict resolution strategy, and the film's award-winning soundtrack.  Plus: Has either Coen actually read The Od...

We've passed the halfway point in this bizarre, tumultuous year, so it's time to check in on 2020 in film so far by focusing on a new release - Palm Springs, now available on Hulu !  Join in as we discuss our favorite movies of the year so far, the televised murder of Cristin Milioti, the immediate value of J.K. Simmons, and this movie's new resonance during self-quarantine.  Plus: Does...

We're looking at three men, one baby, and a minimal level of romance in the biggest hit of 1987, but Leonard Nimoy's Three Men and a Baby still gives us a lot to talk about!  Join in as we discuss the 1987 box office, Michael Eisner in Paris, a possible ghost sighting, and the many personalities of Snoopy.  Plus: Why is Tom Selleck's shirt wet on the poster? Why are movie birthday partie...

We're talking the worst movies we've ever seen this week as Will, Marc, and their guest Colin discuss James Nguyen's 2010 disasterpiece Birdemic: Shock and Terror .  Join in as we discuss fake crewmember names, Kid Pix graphics, the billing of Movie 43 , and a deep textual analysis of the song "Hangin' out with My Family."  Plus: Do celebrities use Venmo? Why is Tippi Hedron third billed...

We're hatching some schemes this week as we return to the work of Alfred Hitchcock to discuss the romance of his 1954 movie Dial M for Murder .  Join in as we discuss the perfect crime, giant hands, class privilege, and 3D filmmaking in the 1950s.  Plus: How much has inflation hit the UK since the 1950s? What was Mark's plan? Is spaghetti the sexiest food? And why is this inspector's law...

We're headed back to Bollywood for the movie that was once the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time: the 2009 college musical comedy 3 Idiots .  Join in as we discuss educational films, contract disputes, conservative chain emails, the career of Omi " Big in Bollywood " Vaidya, and some deeply troubling jokes from which English-language viewers are spared.  Plus: Why was this movie su...

We return to the world of high school romance for a movie that launched a dizzying array of young careers: Gil Junger's 1999 Shakespeare adaptation, 10 Things I Hate About You .  Join in as we discuss Clueless parallels, half-baked sidekicks, our own high school poems, and David Krumholtz's nascent rapping career.  Plus: Are these the worst teachers we've ever seen? Is the titular poem b...

We're taking on our strangest listener suggestion yet with a look at whatever romance we can find in Wes Craven's 2005 airplane thriller Red Eye .  Join in as we talk about our most memorable flights, the extended cut of the movie, stars Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy's breakout years, 2005 fashion, and an absurdly complicated terrorist plot.  Plus: How is this flight a red eye? Is it obnoxious...

It's the fourth 1967 Best Picture nominee we've covered, and mostly we're just wondering how this made the cut in the first place. We're talking the original Doctor Dolittle , starring Rex Harrison, Anthony Newly, Samantha Eggar, and some kid who should be in school.  Join in as we discuss talking to animals, cannibalistic rats, Harrison's many demands, a severed African tree, and one parrot...

We're taking to the skies and dancing with ghosts as we look at a curious movie: 1989's Always , Steven Spielberg's only romantic drama.  Join in as we discuss visual storytelling, firefighting pilots, the final appearance of Audrey Hepburn, Pokemon physiology, a hideous dress, and A Guy Called Joe , the 1943 movie from which Always was adapted.  lus: What exactly is the nature of Pete a...

We're looking at a murderous rivalry in which love is a prize as we examine Robert Zemeckis's 1992 cult favorite, Death Becomes Her .  Join in as we discuss the movie's pioneering special effects, its place in Zemeckis's filmography, Hollywood beauty culture, and some fantastic outfits for stars Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn.  Plus: Is this movie set in the Roger Rabbit universe? What hap...

This week we're looking at the experiences of a multigenerational cohort of Louisiana women in 1989's Steel Magnolias , adapted by Robert Harling from the play he wrote based on his family's own history.  Join in as we discuss great actresses of the 80s, the most Southern names possible, animal cakes, this movie's weird TV sequel, and innovative bird prevention strategies.  Plus: Why isn't there a...

We're looking at one of the ultimate movie musicals this week: Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen's 1952 classic Singin' in the Rain , starring Kelly with relative newcomer Debbie Reynolds.  Join in as we discuss the MGM Freed musical unit, evolving ideas of celebrity, seeing silent film in color, and a dizzingly rapid declaration of love.  Plus: Why was Donald O'Connor hospitalized during pro...

After weeks inside, we're looking for a getaway, so it's time to take a look at Arthur Penn's 1967 retelling of Bonnie and Clyde , written by Robert Benton and David Newman and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.  Join in as we discuss getaway drivers, modesty windows, a pioneering depiction of blood, the 1967 Best Picture race, a very bad thing about Donald Trump, and the experience of...

We're headed to Italy and the age when seaplanes ruled the Mediterranean as we discuss the romance of Hayao Miyazaki's 1992 aerial romance, Porco Rosso .  Join in as we discuss, pigs, fascists, big hats, and our favorite cinematic air transports.  Plus: Why did this movie premiere on a plane? Would Curtis be a good actor? And do Porco and Gina wind up together or not?  Make sure to...

The place: Canada (possibly Toronto?)  The time: Unclear!  The people: Heirs to feuding, next-door pizza restaurants Their age: No way to know The logic: Out the window.  We're talking about the 2018 Hayden Christensen / Emma Roberts romance Little Italy , and all the madness it entails. Join in as we discuss director Donald Petrie's famous family, an incredibly stupid feud, a hotbo...

It's out of the restaurant and into the travel agency as we take a look at 2002's smash hit rom com, My Big Fat Greek Wedding , written by its star, Nia Vardalos - who adapted it from her autobiographical one-woman show.! Join in as we discuss educational computer games, the 2002 movie Clockstoppers , this movie's sitcom sequel, and BFG Wedding 's incredible box office run.  Plus: Is Marc a b...

Straight from quarantine, Will and Marc are discussing John Krasinski's A Quiet Place , a highly relatable film about a family that can't leave their home or interact with other people.  The sequel may have been delayed, but we still manage to find lots to talk about, from the 2007 Hollywood writers' strike, slow TV, great child performances, the world's fastest birth, the 2018 AFI top ten li...

Due to technical failings, the files for the Ed Wood episode were deleted, so there will be no episode this week.  Stay safe in quarantine!  Next week: A Quiet Place (2018)

Get ready to hear some yodeling, because this week Will, Marc, and chief medical expert Moira are talking about the 1987 Coen Brothers comedy Raising Arizona , starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter.  Join in as they discuss whooping cough, crying in movies, Medieval Times, the production of The Emperor's New Groove , and a sad Duck Talk update.  Plus: Is Dr. Spock's manual the only book...

It's the end of an era, as Will and Marc look at the final film released by Touchstone Pictures: Mark Steven Johnston's When in Rome , starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel as possibly-enchanted lovers.  Join in as we discuss memories of Abercrombie & Fitch, the history of Touchstone, dark dining, and our knowledge of Roman fountains, most of which comes from The Lizzie McGuire Movie .&n...

It's time to #GetCaged as Will and Marc take a look at Italian-American love in Norman Jewison's 1987 romance, Moonstruck , starring Nicolas Cage and Marc's good friend Cher.  Join in as they discuss Oscar-winning performances by Cher and Olympia Dukakis, the World Trade Center on film, a sweaty bread man, Nic Cage's career, and have an extended conversation about Pixar shorts.  Plus: Wh...

We're digging into our first romance between athletes in writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood's 2000 debut, Love & Basketball , starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, with a supporting cast that includes Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Haysbert, and a surprise Tyra Banks!  Join in as Will and Marc discuss their favorite basketball players, Marc's career on the court, th...

This week, Will, Marc, and special guest #FiFiFierce cover one of our most-requested movies: the 2018 high school romance To All the Boys I've Loved Before , based on the novel by Jenny Han.  Join in as they discuss movies that made Fiona cry, differences between the movie and the book, kissing parties, and an important question about pee.  Plus: Is Kitty the worst sibling we've ever see...