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Equal pay, free childcare, flexible hours, healthcare, a safe work environment might all sound like modern feminist issues, but they're also what Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, and Lily Tomlin are fighting for in the 1980 (!!)  labor comedy, 9 to 5 ! Listen now to hear Lucé's spoiler-free reasons for why you MUST kill your boss --- errrrr we mean, bump this classic up on your watch list! Mentioned...

This week Lucé digs up the corpse of a seminal folk horror film and tries to possess Cozi with the need to see it. Will rolling green hills running with teen blood convince you, dear listener? If you like Midsommar, The Witch, or The Wicker Man then there's a good chance you'll enjoy their predecessor, The Blood on Satan's Claw. Listen now for more spoiler-free reasons why you need to see this! Yo...

Cozi geeks out about this year's nominations in the only Oscar category he's ever cared about: the Animated Shorts! He gives some background for each of the eight nominated and short-listed shorts, along with his spoiler-free reviews. Will his enthusiasm be infectious enough for Lucé and the audience to give them the love they deserve? Recommendations: Lucé – A Dirty Shame (2004) , the WTF intervi...

Lucé needs you and Cozi to see Kelly Reichardt's first feature, River of Grass. It's funnier and more offbeat than the rest of Reichardt's exquisite oeuvre, yet you can see and appreciate the seeds of themes that are now trademarks of her work like lost people searching for a better life and the broken promise of "The American Dream." Whether you're a fan of this Queen of Minimalism, or you're jus...

Lucé needs you to see Vanishing Point! This suspenseful anti-cop car chase flick deftly challenges mid-century (and modern) ideas about masculinity and state control between tire squeals. Can we ever break free? Can Kowalski? Listen now to hear if Lucé convinces Cozi to watch this cult classic which inspired Tarantino's Death Proof. Recommendations Lucé: Easy Rider Cozi: Try out your coo...

On this episode of Cozi and Lucé and the Film Podcast, Cozi illuminates the many merits of critically acclaimed quirky coming-of-age indie comedy Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015). Will Lucé make friends with this movie about friendship, struggling with emotional vulnerability, and letting people in? Find out by pressing the download button and then the play button! Plus, a We Saw 'Em for Youn...

If you like the off-beat deadpan American Indies of the '90s, you have Hal Hartley to thank. In this episode, Lucé gives you and Cozi 5 spoiler-free reasons why you absolutely MUST see Hartley's second film, Trust, the primogenial modern indie! Honestly just telling you Adrienne Shelly is the star should be enough! Recommendations Lucé: Waitress (2007)  - Adrienne Shelly's...

It's the Battle of the Youngs: Lucé delivers an electric argument for Young Frankenstein (1974), while Cozi makes a scientifically sound case for Young Einstein (1988)! Will Cozi FINALLY watch the revered Mel Brooks horror-comedy he's been avoiding for his whole life? Will Lucé watch this silly Australian '80s slapstick classic? Listen and find out! Recommendations: Lucé — The films Certain Women...

This week, Cozi gets behind the wheel and takes Lucé for a drive on The Road to Wellville (1994)! Will she be captivated enough by the roadside attractions (John Cusack, Matthew Broderick, and an exploration of sexual repression vs. sexual freedom in the early 1900s) to pull over and take a gander? Recommendations: Luce – The film Kajillionaire Cozi – The Kate Berlant episode of The Characters

Whatever walks at Hill House walks alone! This week, Lucé makes a case for the gay gothic classic, The Haunting (1963). Adapted from Shirley Jackson’s novel, The Haunting of Hill House, Lucé insists this chilling black and white version is better than it's counterparts ( the 1999 remake & 2019 Netflix miniseries ). Will she convince Cozi to climb the spiral staircase, or will he escape down th...

On this special Cozi's-birthday episode, beloved Tucsonan painter Gail Marcus-Orlen (Cozi's mom) discusses the merits of French '60s New Wave masterpiece Pierrot Le Fou . Can she and Cozi convince Lucé to watch this cinematic gem full of romance, action, art, and consumerist satire? Recommendations: Gail – The film Jules et Jim Lucé – The Criterion release of David Cronenberg's Crash and...

Today Lucé gushes over Black Bear, a brand new comedic thriller she just can't stop thinking about. She divulges very little about the surreal suspenseful plot as she tries to convince you and Cozi to rent it from Alamo On-Demand NOW so we can all have one big conversation about artistic philosophy and intimacy as soon as possible. Recommendations and Perfect Pairings: Cozi: Creep Lucé: I'm T...

Today the gang is joined by comedian and filmmaker Chris Candy. Together, Chris and Lucé chat about all things cyberpunk as they try to convince Cozi (and YOU) to watch the '90s timecapsule that is Hackers! Will Cozi narc out or decide to hack the planet with Acid Burn and Zero Cool? Strap on your rollerblades and listen now to find out! Recommendations: Chris: Sunset Boulevard &nbs...

This week, special guest co-host Patrick Gremillion ( The Academy Academy ) returns to defend the merits of the 1991 Albert Brooks comedy Defending Your Life ! Well, not "defend," it's not on trial or anything. Fine, whatever, he's TALKING about it, jeez. And Cozi's never seen it in all of his life! (Boom, got it.) Patrick – The comic series Concrete by Paul Chadwick Cozi – Getting some sleep

On this week's episode, we've got special guest co-host Patrick Gremillion ( The Academy Academy )! Cozi makes a killer case for seeing super-'90s murder-mystery rom-com So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993). Will Patrick escape with his life? More importantly, will Cozi make yet another Michael Myers joke? Recommendations: Cozi – Personalizing your freezer pizza Patrick – The computer game Getting...

Lucé loves 1967's classic Mel Brooks satire The Producers , and Cozi's somehow never seen it, so you know what that means! Will the presence of the wonderful Gene Wilder and all the hilarious jokes be enough to finally sway Cozi? Listen and find out! Recommendations: Lucé – Fargo (the TV show) Cozi – Listen to full albums from one-hit wonders

Today Lucé, lover of The Craft (1996), argues for why The Craft: Legacy (2020) deserves the same amount of love if not more. Will Cozi be swayed by posi representation, toxic masculinity as a supernatural force, and an aging but still sexy as hell David Duchovny? Listen now to find out, witches! Recommendations Cozi: The band Stars Lucé: Watch More Witch Movies

The gang is joined by Jacob Chase, who wrote and directed Come Play (2020), a new horror film from Focus Features starring Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr., and Azhy Robertson. Cozi, Lucé, and Jacob dive into horror inspirations, working with kids, creature design, and the thrill of building real and imaginary haunted houses. Together Jacob and Lucé sing the praises of Monster House, a Halloween...

We are VHStoked to welcome Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief / Head Videovore at Lunchmeat Magazine and LunchmeatVHS.com , Josh Schafer! Josh is dedicated to spreading the appreciation, celebration, and preservation of VHS culture in any and every way possible. We highly recommend Stuck on VHS , his incredible coffee table book honoring video store stickers. Josh and Lucé team up to convince you to w...

In this episode, Cozi and Lucé welcome iconic lesbian vampire, Annie Rose Malamet from Girls, Guts. and Giallo.  Lucé and Annie want you to revel in the screaming bloodlust of 1977's Mexican nunsploitation film, Alucarda.  Will all this talk of taboos and demonic forces unleash something in Cozi? Open our casket to find out! Also discussed in this episode: Check out the Girls, Guts, and...

Lucé wants you to watch the absolutely bonkers horror-comedy Spider Baby aka The Maddest Story Ever Told! Will girls running around with knives in lingerie be enough to get Cozi to watch this early flick from exploitation director Jack Hill? Listen now and let Lucé convince you to watch something that "goes beyond the bounds of prudence and good taste!" Also discussed in this episode: Ca...

It's our 1-year anniversary episode! To celebrate, Lucé and Cozi did a bunch of We Saw It segments for films recommended on past episodes: RoboCop (1987) (Ep 9) , Eighth Grade (2018) (Ep 34) , Suspiria (1977) and Suspiria (2018) (Ep 7) , and Never Let Me Go (2010) (Ep 11) . Did they love 'em or hate 'em? Listen and find out! Also Discussed: Sweetest Day , Running of the Bulls , our middle-school s...

On this episode, we welcome the brilliant minds behind Monstrous Femme Films (MFF) : Hannah May Cumming , Karlee Boon , and Emma Cogan . This queer feminist film collective joins Lucé in an effusive conversation about the sex-positive horror-comedy, Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II . Will Cozi be into this wildly weird stand-alone sequel? Saddle up your sexxxy rocking horse and listen now to find out...

How do you keep them out, when they've already invited themselves in? This week Lucé wants everyone to watch the gothic ghost story The Others. If you love the rustle of heavy lush fabric, pale English children, and perpetual fog, The Others is for you. Will it be for Cozi? Grab your keys, close the drapes, and listen now! Plugs & Recommendations: Cozi - Zoom w/old friends, Check out Sweet Dal...

This week the gang kicks off the Halloween season with Jay Ryan from Sludge Central and The Purple Stuff Podcast . Together Lucé and Jay dig into the dark joys of The ‘Burbs, a horror-comedy imbued with urban legends, organ music, and Corey Feldman. Cozi loves 80’s Tom Hanks, but somehow totally missed this childhood classic! Will spooky neighborhood vibes and wacky slapstick convince him to give...