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The Muppets Take Manhattan Feb 28, 2014

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Donna sure does love The Muppets and she decided to take us through her favorite Muppet movie of all-time: The Muppets Take Manhattan. Chris and Carlos have similarly fond memories of Jim Henson's beloved band of misfits and none of them can remember a time when they weren't a part of their lives.

They discuss the differences between the films & TV shows produced when Henson was still alive and the ones that followed after his death, Donna has some issues with the lyrics of Miss Piggy's love ballad, Chris is surprised that the supporting cast is largely absent for most of the movie's running time, and everyone does a Kermit the Frog impression at some point. Other topics include: the live-action Muppet Babies sequence and the cartoon that followed, Chris' not-so-irrational fear of Miss Piggy as a child, what to do when you see a rat, what NOT to do when a woman says no, what happened to The Muppets in the late 90s/early aughts, and the most recent attempts at recapturing this property's former glory.

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The Giver Feb 14, 2014

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We decided to take a break from our regularly scheduled programming and try something a little different for this episode. Rather than picking a movie or TV show, we thought it might be interesting to re-read Lois Lowry's young-adult novel The Giver.

Carlos and Donna remembered most of the story, but both agree that its final moments come across very differently now. Chris had almost no memory of the book and was impressed with how skillfully Lowry allows the true nature of the narrative to unfold. Topics include: all the questions raised by considering how this utopian society actually works, how our parents policed what we watched on TV but not what we read, the two ways to view the ending and the evidence that supports each interpretation, subsequent books in the series, our thoughts on the upcoming film adaptation, and much more.

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Masters of the Universe Jan 31, 2014

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By the power of Grayskull... it's the ultra-bizarre Masters of the Universe movie! Chris, Carlos, and Donna all watched the He-Man cartoon and played with the toys when they were kids, but these characters and their lore didn't stick with them the way other properties from this era have. Chris and Carlos remember being fairly bummed out by this 1987 live-action adaptation and its glaring disregard for some of the show's more iconic elements, Donna didn't even know it existed, and all of them were left pretty confused after revisiting it. Topics include: how the tight budget and restrictions from Mattel left the filmmakers with their hands tied, why so many new characters were created for the film while fan-favorites were sidelined, the vague and impossibly murky mythology of Eternia, the irritating decision to make two teenagers the focus of the story, how the first Thor movie delivered a more successful version of the same premise, why He-Man's costume just absolutely does not work in live-action, and much more!

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jan 17, 2014

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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand has seen its share of peaks and valleys over the years, but when the first live-action film was released in the spring of 1990, the heroes in a half-shell were at the apex of their popularity. This was one of the first "event" movies for Chris, Donna, and Carlos - and all three of them were at exactly the right age to be completely captivated by it. In this episode they discuss how the filmmakers blended elements from the original comic book and the wildly successful 1987 cartoon series to craft something that honored both mythologies while simultaneously staking its own claim. They also discuss the practical effects created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, speculate over what Shredder's long-term plan is, share a surprising anecdote about the Turtles' canonical origin, and much more. Although the film still works for the most part, they also reveal some of their issues with it - including the Turtles' curious lack of involvement in the climax's two biggest moments and the fact that Casey Jones probably didn't need to be in this particular story. And then Donna introduces a new rule that sets the stage for the weirdest round of Who Would You Be and Who Would You F? that they've ever played.

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Once Bitten Jan 03, 2014

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Once Bitten is either the best or worst movie we've watched for the show. Actually, it's probably both. We all had a great time with it despite the fact that it's objectively awful. After giving some context for what else was going on in the world when the film was released in 1985, the gang buckles up for a completely bonkers breakdown of this misguided horror/comedy. Donna gushes about her favorite scene, Carlos complains about one he found particularly offensive, and Chris pitches a more straightforward version of this story.

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Home Alone Dec 20, 2013

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There were so many great Christmas movies to choose from for our first Holiday Special, but we finally settled on one that was a childhood favorite for all of us - Home Alone. Topics include: what it was like growing up in the Chicagoland area when the film was released, the surprisingly sound internal logic of the story, the one actor who really didn't want to be there, the supposedly dead pop icon who might be there, a discussion about whether or not the final showdown still works for us, and a disturbing story about the summer Chris and his sister tried to play To Catch A Predator with a weirdo at their dad's apartment complex. Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animals!

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Empire Records Dec 06, 2013

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Empire Records may not be a great film, but it is a beloved cult favorite. The initial reviews were pretty terrible and it sort of came and went from theaters in the blink of an eye. So how has it amassed such a devoted following in the years since its release? Why does it continue to resonate with audiences when so many of its contemporaries have long since been forgotten? Chris, Donna, and Kristen take a look at both the original cut and the Special Fan Edition to see if they can figure it out. Chris was introduced to the film as a kid. Donna and Kristen didn't discover it until much later in life. They determine how this might have affected their opinions and what they each got out of those inaugural viewings. Other topics include - the additional/alternate material from the extended cut and whether or not it fixes or compounds the issues of the original version, what's still missing from both cuts (entire characters, subplots, and even a second day at the store), the uncomfortable realization that some of us now identify more with the adults than the kids, and much much more.

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The Professional Nov 22, 2013

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When The Professional first came up as a possibility for our next episode, it was immediately apparent that everyone had fond memories of this film. EVERYONE!!! Chris and Carlos watched the uncut international version (known as Leon: The Professional) and Donna watched the original theatrical version. They highlight the differences in each cut, discuss the strengths and drawbacks of these choices, and discover that a few minutes of additional footage might have a pretty dramatic effect on some people's impressions of the movie.

Topics include: the multiple ways you can view the Leon/Mathilda relationship, proper post-coital hygiene, the majesty of Gary Oldman's hammiest performance, how some of the unconventional decisions made by the filmmakers helped elevate the material above and beyond similar movies from the same era, whatever happened to this Luc Besson, and much more. We wrap things up by taking our own version of 2 Truths 1 Lie for a spin and then we expertly navigate our way through what could have been the most uncomfortable round of Who Would You Be and Who Would You F? of all-time.

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The Sandlot Nov 08, 2013

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Don't be an L7 weenie! Head back to the summer of '62 with us so that we can play some ball, talk about The Great Bambino, perv some dishes, roast some s'mores, and face off against The Beast. The Sandlot's idealistic and sentimental tone made all of us nostalgic for an era we didn't even grow up in (and that we all agree probably didn't actually exist). But that's sort of it's charm - it does a spectacular job of capturing the fun and innocence of childhood. We discuss what makes the film work despite its lack of a traditional narrative, have some disagreements over how effective the climax is, and then wrap things up with a round of Who Would You Be and Who Would You F?

Also... I know there have been issues with the audio quality lately. We're working really hard to get all of that sorted out.

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The Child's Play Series Oct 31, 2013

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We close out this year's run of Halloween episodes with a retrospective of the Child's Play franchise. Chris was really into these movies as a kid. Kristen had never seen any of them. Together, they sat down and watched all six - Child's Play, Child's Play 2, Child's Play 3, Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, and the newly released Curse of Chucky.

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