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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 actually worked for us? Why are so many plots abandoned midway through? Who gave the best performance out of the ensemble cast? And, most perplexingly, is this movie somehow too short?

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Next week: Shakespeare in Love (1998)

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? And, most importantly, are any of the stories truly resolved?

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Next week: The Heartbreak Kid (1972)

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 the stakes of this movie too high for Holmes? Why haven't we had a great King Arthur movie? And, most crucially, is there ever going to be a third Sherlock Holmes movie?

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Next week: Some Like It Hot (1959)

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 check Mrs. Baylock's references? Why would the ambassador to the UK need a guard dog? And exactly how much influence does Damien have over other people?

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Next week: Sherlock Holmes (2009)

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 around Tomei's Oscar win? Who was almost cast as Vinny instead of Pesci? And, most importantly, in the world of 1992 legal films, how does this compare to Rob Reiner and Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men?

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Next week: The Omen (1976)

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 importantly, does this movie have any romance at all?

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Next week: My Cousin Vinny (1992)

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's evil plan? Was Keanu right to tell the passengers about the bomb? And, most perplexingly, what do we actually know about Sandra Bullock's character Annie?

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Next week: Okja (2017)

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 this movie targeted at? How does Lynch's version compare to Villeneuve's two-parter? Why don't they ever mention Irulan after the beginning? And what made David Lynch want to make this anyway?

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Next week: Speed (1994)

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 Best Animated Short? What do Bradley Cooper's movies have in common? What are they gonna name Mission: Impossible 8? And, most importantly, who abandoned Snoopy in the vestibule?

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Next week: Dune (1984)

February 29 is a bonus day, so we're here with a bonus episode on the 2010 romantic comedy Leap Year, in which Amy Adams heads to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend because that's the only time and place she's allowed to do it!

Join in as we discuss Adams's career trajectory, the evils of apartment staging, the film's fanfic logic, and Irish train schedules.

Plus: Why is Anna always wearing heels? Did she ever tell Jeremy she wanted to get married? Is Jeremy actually the only reasonable character? And, most importantly, is this movie anti-Irish?

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Next week: 2024 Oscars Extravaganza!

We're finishing our month of high school romances with a look at the intergenerational fauxlationship at the heart of Irving Reis's The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer!

Join in as we discuss teenage Shirley Temple, Cary Grant's star persona, woman judges, and high school health classes.

Plus: How does this movie show Hollywood's transition to the 1950s? Why is susan so mean to Jerry? How many guest speakers does this school have? And, most importantly for producer Dore Schary, is this title too suggestive?

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Next week: 2024 Oscars Extravaganza!!!

We're continuing our look at high school romance with one of the four modern princess stories released in 2004: the post-Lizzie McGuire Hilary Duff vehicle A Cinderella Story.

Join in as we discuss our best Halloween costumes, the North Ridge earthquake, Chad Michael Murray, and the movie's surprisingly extensive series of spinoffs.

Plus: What's going on with the gazebo at the dance? Why didn't Austin return Sam's phone sooner? Why was the pep rally about personal drama in a small group of students? And, most importantly, why did anyone think she looked like Cinderella?

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Next week: The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)

We're continuing our look at high school romances with the Lifetime original High School Possession (sometimes listed as High School Exorcism).

Join in as we discuss beating curfew, school newspapers, church computer espionage, and a sequel tease more compelling than the actual movie.

Plus: What do the Chosen believe? Why does this church have so many gates? Is this the most unreasonable movie teacher we've ever seen? And, most importantly, how do you apply for an exorcism?

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Next week: A Cinderella Story (2004)

We're kicking off a month of high school romances with a look at one of the most iconic teen movies there is: John Hughs's 1985 classic The Breakfast Club.

Join in as we discuss our favorite high school movies, our own detention experiences, the movie's enduring appeal with contemporary teens, and, of course, The Beekeeper.

Plus: Will the Breakfast Club ever meet again? Why was Rick Moranis fired from the movie? How did Andrew break that glass door? Why doesn't the "Breakfast Club" ever eat breakfast? And, most importantly, did these kids deserve detention?

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Next week: High School Possession (2014) (sometimes listed as High School Exorcism)

We're looking at a half-dozen romances across eighty years as we dig into the intergenerational relationships of Stephen Daldry's 2002 adaptation of The Hours.

Join in as we discuss the stacked female cast helmed by Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Meryl Streep, other great one- and two-scene performances, the movie's nebulous queerness, the 2003 Oscars, and this January's box office offerings.

Plus: Who is the film's lead? Why was the Cinemascore so weak? Why did Dennis Duffy go to see this movie? And, most importantly, how do you pronounce Godzilla x Kong?

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Next week: The Breakfast Club (1985)

We're looking at one of the high points of writer Richard Curtis's careet with the 1999 hit Notting Hill, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant!

Join in as we discuss cartoon pseudonyms, grand gestures, British pregnancy laws, and a very weird kiss.

Plus: Are travel bookstores viable? Did She give him a real Chagall? Why are Anna Scott's outfits so weird? And, most importantly, why did that last montage have so much going on??

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Next week: The Hours (2002)

This week we're filling in a blind spot as we finally look at the romance of Ang Lee's 2005 classic, Brokeback Mountain!

Join in as we discuss the movie's strikingly young cast, our own memories of the film's release, symbolic cowboy hats, and tetherball.

Plus: Where does this fit in Lee's filmography? Why did the production's animal handling cause problems? Would John Wayne have approved of the movie? And, most importantly, how is Nick Vallelonga's That's Amore! going?

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Next week: Notting Hill (1999)

We're looking at the start of a classic screen pairing as we dig into Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy in George Stevens's 1942 Best Picture nominee Woman of the Year!

Join in as we discuss our favorite newspaper movies, the Hepburn-Tracy relationship, the 1943 Oscars, and George Stevens's postwar career.

Plus: Why did producers rework the ending? Why is Tess so chummy with Fulgencio Battista? Why does Sam make it soe hard to agree with him? And, most importantly, how did Tess displace Eleanor Roosevelt as the country's top dame?

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Next week: Brokeback Mountain (2005)

We're kicking off the new year with a look back at our favorite movies of 2023, and a look even further back as we travel through time with Mr. Peabody & Sherman in the 2014 DreamWorks Animation adaptation directed by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills character Rob Minkoff!

Join in as we discuss the year in film, from the collapse of the superhero box office to the pleasant surprise of non-franchise successes. We also dig into the bizarre romance between Sherman and his classmate Penny.

Plus: Should Peabody ever be moved from TV? Why has Sherman never been to school? Why are all the rooms in the movie empty? And, most importantly, when will Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted movie come out, and will it feature the Pop Tart Man??

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Next week: Woman of the Year (1942)

We're having a weird (but good!) Christmas with the holiday romance of Stanley Kubrick's final film, 1999's Eyes Wide Shut.

Join in as we discuss the movie's place in Kubrick's filmography, its use of real-life couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, the Christmas setting, and the differences between the theatrical and unrated cuts.

Plus: How does the movie compare to Arthur Schnitzler's short story? Why did so many people want something else from the movie? Why does Bill Harford constantly show people his medical license? And, most importantly, who choreographed the women at the climactic party?

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Next week: Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) and our top ten films of 2023!

We're checking in on this year's Hallmark Channel holiday romances with a look at Never Been Chris'd, a movie that definitely didn't start with a title and build a shaky premise off of that.

Join in as we discuss Hallmark's programming ethos, bad moms, Hays Code lesbians, and the movie's questionable understanding of both It's a Wonderful Life and The Great Gatsby.

Plus: What exactly is interesting about Chris? Does this movie feature the most pathetic Never Have I Ever game in history? Do these women understand the tech industry? And, most importantly, is Chris any good at kissing?

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Next week: Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

It's almost Christmastime, so we're grumpily lining up to look at the dreadful romance of the 2002 CBS film adaptation of The Christmas Shoes, based on the treacly NewSong hit.

Join in as we discuss Rob Lowe's performance as "Mean Business Dad," the film's stupid first line, chain emails, and the surprisingly extensive Christmas Shoes universe.

Plus: Is Maggie's marriage also bad? Would the movie be better if it weren't an adaptation of this song? Do parents ever watch their kids' concert videos? And, most importantly, why are the titular shoes so ugly??

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Next week: Never Been Chris'd (2023)

We're kicking off the holiday season with a classic adaptation of an even more classic story: 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol!

Join in as we discuss the post-Henson history of the Muppets, a weird-looking Ghost of Christmas Past, Paul Williams's great songs (except one), and Ignorance and Want.

Plus: Why is "When Love is Gone" only in some versions of the movie? Did Scrooge get dumped on Christmas? Why hasn't Disney relaunched The Muppet Show? And, most importantly, is Belle a Fezziwig? #BellyWig

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Next week: The Christmas Shoes (2002)

We're having a whale of a time as we look at the time-travel romance of 1986's Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home!

Join in as we discuss large sea creatures, Spock's vulgarity, the 1986 Saturn Awards, and Scotty's surprising skill with a Macintosh.

Plus: What Paramount star almost played a key role in the movie? Will the time-displaced whales die in the future? Can you drink whale milk? And, most importantly, what did the probe that started the movie actually want?

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Next week: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

We're welcoming the world's number one Trolls fan to the podcast to talk about the royal romance of DreamWorks's first feature about the long-haired Scandinavian toys.

Join in as we discuss jukebox movies, the Trolls universe, Bergen class hierarchy, and the rhythm nation.

Plus: Is Gristle Jr a good king? What is Bridget's long-term plan? Do the Battle Trolls appear in the sequels? And, most importantly, does the Bergen Chef even cook anything?

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Next week: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

We're talking formative parodies as we look at the irresistable romance of 1997's Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

Join in as we discuss the film's unusual DVD release, the Evil family in therapy, Bond girl names, and themed rollercoasters.

Plus: How old is Scott supposed to be? Will Austin Powers 4 ever happen? Why aren't there broccoli in VeggieTales? And, most importantly, is "Do I make you horny?" a rhetorical question?

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Next week: Trolls (2016)

Dune Part II got moved to next year, so we're looking at another odd genre epic from the early 80s: Peter Yates's 1983 fantasy flop Krull!

Join in as we discuss marital flamethrowing, the Widow in the Web, the movie's unhelpful name, the movie's surprising link to a We Love the Love favorite.

Plus: Are Slayers parasitic? Why does the Beast want to marry a human? Where are all the other people? And, most importantly, at what point did the people involved with this movie realize it was bad?

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Next week: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

We're celebrating Halloween with a look at the most fun of the classic slashers, Wes Craven's 1984 hit A Nightmare on Elm Street!

Join in as we discuss Freddy Krueger, vigilante parents, great practical effects, and wet factories.

Plus: How does this compare to the other slashers of its period? Why did Nancy's mom keep Freddy's glove? Why does Tina like Rod? And, most importantly, why won't anyone actually help Nancy?

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Next week: Krull (1983)

We're finally entering the Dark Universe! At long last, it's time to dig into the paltry romance of Alex Kurtzman's ill-fated reboot of The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise in the would-be beginning of a cinematic universe.

Join in as we discuss other occupants of the franchise graveyard, the development of the Dark Universe, the film's weirdly insulting location cards, and the puzzling nature of Tom Cruise's character.

Plus: What was the mummy's goal? Did it technically win? Why didn't Nick's body burn up in the plane crash? What was Captain Salazar's deal? And, most importantly, what would a horror movie based on the card game Uno look like?

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Next week: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

We're celebrating the release of Killers of the Flower Moon by looking at Martin Scorsese's spookiest movie: his 1991 remake of Cape Fear, starring Nick Nolte, Robert De Niro, and Jessica Lange.

Join in as we discuss our favorite cinematic boats, Juliette Lewis's performance as Nolte and Lange's daughter, De Niro's twenty-first century comedy career, and comically large cigars.

Plus: Why is the houseboat called the Moana? Is Danielle the only good person in the movie? Is this the best movie the Inhumans can hope for? and, most importantly, is this the most outrageous MTV Best Kiss nomination in history?

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Next week: The Mummy (2017)

We're getting spooky - or is it terrifying? - as we look at the Gothic romance of Guillermo Del Toro's Crimson Peak!

Join in as we discuss the film's place in Del Toro's career, our love of villainous Jessica Chastain, and the red clay's place among our favorite color pops in movies.

Plus: What exactly is Sharpe's business plan? What's happened to Tom Hiddleston's star career? Why did the movie underperform in 2015? And, most importantly, was this movie too scary for our guest?

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Next week: Cape Fear (1991)

We're diving deep into a world of crime for a look at the torrid romance of Warren Beatty's 1990 film Dick Tracy, starring Beatty as the classic detective being torn between Glenne Headly's Tess Trueheart and Madonna's Breathless Mahoney.

Join in as we discuss Tracy's history, the complicated saga of Beatty's attempts to maintain the rights to the character, the movie's incredible visual style, and the ill-advised marketing blitz that surrounded the film.

Plus: Why is Big Boy's priority a nightclub act? What's the deal with Dick Tracy Jr? Why won't anyone let Tess do anything? And, most importantly, what did Tracy himself think of the movie?

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Next week: Crimson Peak (2015)

We just saw the new movie from writer-director-star Tommy Wiseau (The Room), so we had to throw our schedule out the window to talk about the romance of Big Shark!

Join in as we discuss our experience being in a room with Wiseau, his growth as a filmmaker, his dubious claims about its production, and various plans for exploding pigs.

Plus: What happened to Greg Sestero? Did the music in the movie have planned notation? Are any of the firemen characters being paid? And, most importantly, did they ever use the treasure map?

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Next week: Dick Tracy (1990)

We're putting on a double feature as we look at two films whose actresses tied for the Oscar in 1968: Barbra Streisand for Funny Girl and Katharine Hepburn for The Lion in Winter.

Join in as we discuss the tie itself, these two extremely different performances, the history of Fanny Brice on stage and screen, and the surprising comedy of a drama about twelfth-century English succession squabbles.

Plus: Why did Columbia want to fire Omar Sharif? How many aliases did Nick Arnstein have? Does anyone care about Geoffrey? And is Funny Girl actually good, or is it just Barbra?

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Next week: Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)

We're taking another look at one of the year's new movies as we head to foggy London town for the casual romance of Rye Lane (now available on Hulu!).

Join in as we discuss the film's South London location, Britishisms, childhood rumors, and address several questions about Young Sheldon.

Plus: How did director Raine Allen-Miller creatively avoid making Rye Lane a covid movie? How did they get a Colin Firth cameo? Are tongues are weirdest muscles? And, most importantly, when and how should one use a urinal respectfully?

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Next week: The Lion in Winter *and* Funny Girl (both 1968)

We're looking at a movie heralded by some as the savior of the R-rated comedy: David Dobkin's 2005 hit Wedding Crashers!

Join in as we discuss the 05 box office, the logistics of wedding crashing, the DC setting, and the film's odd handling of sexual assault.

Plus: What's the deal with the oft-rumored sequel? Why is John McCain here? Is Owen Wilson playing the worst friend ever? And, most importantly, are these dudes even good wedding crashers?

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Next week: Rye Lane (2023) - now streaming on Hulu!

We're headed to Japan for one of the country's biggest hits: Makoto Shinkai's 2016 romantic epicYour Name.!

Join in as we discuss body swap rules, biking uphill, small-town corruption, and altruistic terrorism.

Plus: What's going on with the American remake? Why are so few American animated movies set specifically in the present? And, most importantly, did Mitsuha ever try a urinal?

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Next week: Wedding Crashers (2005)

We're checking in with Springfield's first family for a look at the romance between Homer and Marge in 2007's The Simpsons Movie!

Join in as we discuss the film's long development, our favorite Simpsons characters, Spider-Pig, and Surf's Up.

Plus: Why wasn't this nominated for the Animated Feature Oscar? Did Stephen King rip off this movie? What's with all the two-part movies in 2023? And, most importantly, does Tigger look like a tiger?

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Next week: Your Name. (2016)

300th EPISODE!!! To celebrate this major milestone, we're going back to the work of Sandra Bullock - star of our very first episode (on While You Were Sleeping)!

Join Will, Marc, and #FiFiFierce for an update on our investigation into movie romance, a discussion of Bullock's tripping and surprisingly successful glow-up, the movie's extremely coppy politics, and William Shatner's scene-stealing performance.

Plus: What exactly is Candace Bergen's plan? Did Eric expose every FBI agent's face and identity to a children's website? Did Ellen DeGeneres lie about inspiring the movie? And, most obviously, why isn't this an episode on Zack Snyder's 300?

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Next week: The Simpsons Movie (2007)

We're looking at an animated cult classic this week: the Rankin-Bass adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's beloved fantasy novel The Last Unicorn!

Join in as we discuss weird movies from our childhoods, the soundtrack by America, the film's connection to Studio Ghibli, and sexually aggressive trees.

Plus: Why is Prince Lir so dull? What happened to Mommy Fortuna? Why is Molly Grue the only competent person in this world? And, most importantly, why are there tacos???

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Next week: Miss Congeniality (2000) - Our 300th episode!!!

We're talking some of the biggest stars of the 1940s as we look at the romance of George Cukor's adaptation of The Philadelphia Story, starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart in the role that won him an Oscar.

Join in as we discuss the film's abundance of romantic options, Tracy Lord's scumbag dad, box office poison, and the 1941 Oscars ceremony.

Plus: Is Virginia Weidler's the funniest performance? Why is Liz following Mike around? Is George the only character who doesn't know he's in a movie? And, most importantly, does anyone in this movie ever actually go to Philadelphia?

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Next week: The Last Unicorn (1982)

We're shimmying back in time to talk about the biggest hit for Mae West, controversial star of stage and screen: 1933's I'm No Angel!

Join in as we discuss West's career, art deco fashion, acceptable lies, and burlap underwear.

Plus: How was the movie impacted by the new Production Code? Why did costar Cary Grant come to resent West in the years after this movie? Does this movie feature the most permissive judge ever? And, most importantly, just how exciting is a hot lady who puts her head in a lion's mouth?

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Next week: The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Just in time for Dead Reckoning (Part I), we're returning to one of our favorite franchises to talk about the film that started it all: Brian De Palma's 1996 blockbuster Mission: Impossible!

Join in as we discuss the film's post-Cold War setting, the Impossible Mission Force, Vanessa Redgrave's villainous performance, and our brief glimpse of pre-breakdown Ethan Hunt.

Plus: Why were fans of the Mission: Impossible TV show upset with the movie? How did the rat at Langley die? Why is the NOC list available as a single file? And, most importantly, why doesn't Ethan do magic more often?

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Next week: Shall We Dance? (2004)

We're halfway through 2023, so we're checking in on our favorite movies so far as we take a look at a brand new release, Numa Perrier's The Perfect Find (now on Netflix).

Join in as we discuss Gina Torres, a sketchy fashion company, annoying fights, and David Zaslav.

Plus: Why does Jenna have a landline? What was her mysterious humiliation? What's the deal with Eric's dad? How do you blow up a pipeline? And, most importantly, why has there not been a 4k steelbook of M3GAN yet???

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Next week: Mission: Impossible (1996)

As we all prepare to spin the Dial of Destiny, we decided to return to another of Indy's adventures with 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade!

Join in as we discuss the movie's long development, Sean Connery's performance, the rules of the Grail, and Indy's meeting with Adolf Hitler.

Plus: How much is Alison Doody's Elsa Schneider really into Indy? Where does this fit into the evolution of Spielberg's portrayal of Nazis? Is Indy quietly the worst teacher we've ever covered? And, most importantly, how effective is the Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword?

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Next week: The Perfect Find (2023) - now on Netflix!

This week we're looking at the most prominent of Hollywood's efforts to update a classic musical with Will Gluck's 2014 "cool" Annie, starring Quvenzhane Wallis, Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne, and a raft of other famous faces.

Join in as we discuss our own histories with the little orphan, the politics of Annie's various incarnations, Sia's reimagined musical numbers, and the 2014 Sony hack.

Plus: What exactly does Stacks's business do? Why does he want to be mayor? Is Moonquake Lake a comedy? And, most importantly, did Rose Byrne's Grace get Big'd?

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Next week: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Some movies have healthy relationships. Some movies have unhealthy relationships. Park Chan-wook's 2016 film The Handmaiden has a pretty sweet romance between two women in Japanese-occupied Korea, but they're also making some pretty nasty schemes about one another.

Join in as we discuss the opening of Japan, poison cigarettes, the British novel on which the movie is based, and pooping in the Bible.

Plus: How do all of these schemes basically work out? How has the rollout of the Max app been so bad? Do octopuses know about fire? And, most importantly, when were lollipops invented?

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Next week: Annie (2014)

We're kicking off Pride 2023 with a look at gay romances from 100 years ago in Terence Davies's 2022 biopic Benediction, about the many loves of World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon.

Join in as we discuss Sassoon's biography, the Bright Young Things, handsome British boys, and casting characters at different ages.

Plus: How autobiographical is this movie for Davies? Is Sassoon right to hate musicals? What does the title mean for the movie? And, most importantly, what TV has Marc been watching lately?

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Next week: The Handmaiden (2016)