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We're digging into one of the biggest hits of the 1980s with a look at the duplicitous romance of Sydney Pollack's smash hit Tootsie , starring Dustin Hoffman in a red sequined dress. Join in as we discuss Southern accents, Jessica Lange's breakout year, Bill Murray's subdued performance, and Dustin Hoffman's existential crisis. Plus: Should Dorothy run for president? Will Emil...

We're talking birthday movies as we dig into the refreshingly healthy romance of Paul King's modern classic Paddington 2 ! Join in as we discuss our past experiences with the film, our favorite small roles, Hugh Grant's new act, and the forthcoming Paddington in Peru . Plus: What makes the Paddington movies so much more effective than other children's book adaptations? What other a...

We're celebrating its 25th anniversary this week (and the release of his new movie Trap !) by taking a look at the romance of M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 Best Picture nominee The Sixth Sense ! Join in as we discuss our own Shyamalan backstories, the movie's contentious development, its legendary box office run, and the troubled status of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 and Captain...

We're celebrating 350 episodes by finally digging into a movie we've discussed since the first year of the show: Chris Miller's 2017 Oscar nominee The Boss Baby . Join in as we discuss the film's place in DreamWorks Animation history, Alec Baldwin's star persona, corporate espionage films, and the Boss Baby Symposium. Plus: What is Puppy Co's business model? Is the Boss Bab...

We're back in the McConnaughey rom-com era talking about his fauxlationship with Sarah Jessica Parker in 2006's Failure to Launch ! Join in as we discuss immoral schemes, paintball, blu-ray bonus features, and the career of costar Zooey Deschanel. Plus: Where exactly is this movie set? Why are there so many animal attacks? Does Paula have any friends? And, most importantly, what exactly is...

Just in time for next weekend's release of Twisters , we're taking a look at the romance of Jan De Bont's 1996 original, starring Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, and Jami Gertz. Join in as we discuss ill-timed breakups, the film's impressive practical effects, the numerous onset accidents, and the world's biggest steaks. Plus: Which is the titular twister? What happened to Jo's mo...

We're digging into the late-90s teen movie boom for a look at the Pygmalion -inspired romance of 1999's She's All That , starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook, and just about every other young star of the moment. Join in as we discuss graduation pranks, unexpected dance sequences, the iconic makeover, and the 1999 MTV Movie Awards. Plus: What's the deal with Laney's a...

We're unveiling dark secrets this week as we look at Ron Howard's 2007 adaptation of The Da Vinci Code ! We read the book too, so we're here to dive deep into our favorite historical inaccuracies, pitch alternative castings, unveil the real (dumb) history of the Priory of Sion, and get into the DC Height Act. Plus: Does Dan Brown know that different types of Christianity are different?...

We're finishing out our #Denzelathon with a look at one of his best performances in the last few years, in the Oscar-nominated role of Roman J. Israel, Esq. Join in as we discuss writer-director Dan Gilroy (and his family), Roman's activism, the nature of movie stardom, and giant bulldog statues. Plus: What's the best way to spend thousands of dollars of stolen cash? How long does it t...

We're continuing our June #Denzelathon with a look at Ridley Scott's 2007 crime epic American Gangster , with Denzel starring as heroin kingpin Frank Lucas opposite a New Jersey cop played by Russell Crowe. Join in as we discuss Denzel in the 2000s, Ruby Dee's Oscar-nominated performance as his mom, the film's long development, and its exceedingly flat female characters. Plus: How...

We're continuing our June #Denzelathon with a movie that won him the Oscar for Best Actor: Antoine Fuqua's 2001 crime epic Training Day ! Join in as we discuss other one-day movies, rapper cameos, the Washington-Fuqua collaborations, and Mad Max names. Plus: How much did the movie parallel actual LAPD activities? What makes it different from other Denzel movies? Why is there a Training Day...

We're kicking off our June #Denzelathon with a look at Mira Nair's 1991 interracial romance, Mississippi Masala , starring Denzel alongside newcomer Sarita Choudhury. Join in as we discuss the movie's car crash romance, Edward Lachman's sun-glazed cinematography, shooting in real-life Greenwood, Mississippi, and our own Denzel backstories. Plus: How did this movie change Nair's...

We're kicking off the summer with a look at a would-be rom-com franchise, 2011's Something Borrowed ! Join in as we discuss other failed sequel teases, drunk badminton, John Krasinski's film career, and Kate Hudson's movie-breaking performance. Plus: Does Rachel know how to cook? What is Claire's endgame with Ethan? Who actually called off the wedding? And, most importantly, should they have skipp...

In honor of his new movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga , we're looking at the romance of George Miller's 1987 supernatural comedy The Witches of Eastwick ! Join in as we discuss cinematic devils, Miller's struggles in Hollywood, tense casting dynamics with Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer, and the movie's changes from the John Updike novel it's based on. Plus: How success...

We're headed to 1998 for one of the most contentious Best Picture wins in Oscar history, John Madden's Shakespeare in Love ! Join in as we discuss the movie's long development process, the groundbreaking Oscar campaign against Saving Private Ryan , the MTV Movie Awards, and our first exposures to the story of Romeo and Juliet. Plus: Whom did onetime lead Julia Roberts want to star as S...

As promised, we're here to talk about the romance of Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut: the brand-new Netflix release Unfrosted , telling a mostly made-up story about the origin of the Pop Tart. Join in as we discuss the best Pop Tart flavors, the Seinfeld joke that the movie is based on, the real history of Kellogg's and Post, and, for some reason, torture by cow. Plus: What jokes ac...

This week's movie, Elaine May's 1972 comedy classic The Heartbreak Kid , is available to watch for free on YouTube! You should check it out! Then join in as we discuss hard-to-see movies, star Charles Grodin, proper sunburn care, and the Arthur Backstreet Boys special. Plus: Why is this movie so hard to see? Why are Lenny's lies so complicated? What changes did they make in the 2007 re...

We're looking at one of Hollywood's most famous comedies for some very strange romances in Billy Wilder's 1959 classic Some Like It Hot ! Join in as we discuss gangster movies, Marilyn Monroe, Joe E. Brown's impossibly round mouth, and spats. Plus: Why isn't the film in color? Why did Wilder say he wouldn't work with Marilyn again? Where does it fit in the AFI movie lists?...

We're digging into the work of prolific director Guy Ritchie with a look at his 2009 adaptation of Sherlock Holmes , starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, and an against-type villain performance by Mark Strong. Join in as we discuss the age of edgy reboots, the cult of Irene Adler, the 2009 box office, and UK laws around magic. Plus: How exactly did Blackwood become a lord? Are...

Just in time for last weekend's release of The First Omen , we're looking at the actual first Omen : Richard Donner's 1976 horror classic starring Gregory Peck! Join in as we discuss legasequels (and legaprequels), Jerry Goldsmith's Oscar-winning score, the Book of Revelation, and the collapse of the family in 70s film. Plus: How will we know the end times are coming? Did they ever...

We're headed south this week for a look at the surprisingly supportive romance at the core of the 1992 comedy hit My Cousin Vinny ! Join in as we discuss Joe Pesci's long acting (and music) career, Marisa Tomei's incredible outfits, Southern comedy, and the movie's robust reputation among lawyers. Plus: Is this the most reasonable DA possible? What's the conspiracy theory aroun...

We're headed to the 2017 Cannes Film Festival this week for a look at Bong Joon-ho's Okja , a movie about a little girl and the super pig she loves. Join in as we discuss animal sidekicks, GMOs, Jake Gyllenhaal, and extra Tilda Swintons. Plus: Why was Okja booed at Cannes? Are we giving out standing ovations too freely? How do we get more high-energy Giancarlo Esposito? And, most important...

We're jumping aboard for a look at the occasional romance of Jan de Bont's 1994 action classic Speed , starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves! Join in as we discuss impossible stunts, Bullock's box office track record, the MTV Movie AWards, and the long arc of Keanu's relationship with the public. Plus: Is this the most successful child of Die Hard ? What exactly is Dennis Hopper...

In honor of the blockbuster release of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two , we're looking back at the first adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel - the 1984 David Lynch version starring Kyle MacLachlan! Join in as we discuss our favorite Dune concepts, the film's abundant voiceover, its disappointing handling of Lady Jessica, and, of course, Kraven the Hunter. Plus: What age group is...

Just in time for the Oscars, we're here to let you in on the believability of all ten Best Picture nominees, from American Fiction to Zone of Interest ! Join in as we discuss the Barbie snubs that aren't, Anatomy of a Fall 's Messi the dog, the 2023 PETA Oscats, and our recent trip to see Madame Web together. Plus: Why can't the song category pick good nominees? What happened in Be...