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We're headed across the country as we look at the surprisingly illegal romance of 1940's Remember the Night, the last film written by Preston Sturges before he became a director. Join in as we discuss this first pairing of Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray, the sinister setup with Fat Mike, the film's ironically forgettable title, and ruffled undergarments of the early 1900s. Plus: How did this film drive Sturges to become a director? Why would Jack take this accused thief across multiple state lines? Why would anyone steal lug nuts off a car? And, most importantly, what punishment would Stanwyck consider appropriate for her character? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)-------------------------------------------------------Key links for this episode:“Mitt Romney’s Dog-on-the-Car-Roof Story Still Proves to be His Critics’ Best Friend” (Washington Post)"Ex-Spouses Go to Court to Split Beanie Babies" (Los Angeles Times)Lux Radio Theatr

We're celebrating Episode 420 and the start of the holiday season with a look at the romance and bromance of A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas! Join in as we discuss our (mostly recent) history with the H&K franchise, our first Real-D memories, and the series's role in Neil Patrick Harris's comeback. Plus: What makes a weed joke funny? Should we be heating our syrup? And what do we want from the just-announced Harold and Kumar 4? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Remember the Night (1940)-----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Neil Patrick Harris Discusses the Evolution of NPH in A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas" (CinemaBlend)"Ridin' High: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle Turns 10" (Movable Fest)"John Cho has Entered His DILF Era" (Vanity Fair)"Studios Ogle Future of 3D" (Variety)"I'm Eating Everything on White Castle's X-Men: Apocalypse Menu" (ScreenC

We're staying up all night as we attempt to navigate the late-teens romance of the 2008 Michael Cera / Kat Dennings romantic comedy Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist! Join in as we discuss one-night movies, the differences between the film and its source novel, the portrayal of gay kids in 2008, and a mysterious crate of bras. Plus: Why is this movie impossible to watch now? Why do Nick and Norah keep abandoning Caroline? Why is Norah's dad so bad at nepotism? And, most importantly, what is the titular playlist? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas (2011)---------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Lorene Scafaria interview from the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (SpoutBlog)Peter Sollett interview from TIFF 2008 (SpoutBlog)"Isn't it Romantic" (Salon)"Jo Koy Couldn't Stay the Course" (Vulture)

We're fulfilling a long-delayed promise by looking at the romance of the most(?) romantic Star Wars movie at all, Attack of the Clones! Join in as we discuss our favorite minor characters, the film's groundbreaking use of digital filmmaking, its over-dense opening crawl, and traveling as refugees. Plus: Who is the intended audience for this movie? At what point does Padme fall in love with Anakin? What's the best outfit Natalie Portman wears? And why don't Republic gunships have doors or seatbelts? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Star Wars has Removed Jizz Music from the Mos Eisley Cantina" (Digital Spy)"Rise of Skywalker Novelization Reveals Rey's Dad Fits into Palpatine's Clone Conspiracy" (Syfy)"Star Wars Fan Theory Suggests Snoke is Actually Mace Windu" (Scified)"The Dead Speak! Listen to

We're solving violence on the Irish border this week as we take a look at the romance(?) of John Frankenheimer's 1998 action classic Ronin! Join in as we discuss 90s De Niro, Jean Reno's literary career, the post-Cold War film milieu, and the Rabbit's Foot! Plus: Did the Good Friday Agreement force a rewrite of this movie? Why is writer David Mamet credited with a pseudonym? What are the other characters' last names? And is there any romance in this movie at all? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)

We're finishing our monstrous double-feature with a look at the romance of the 1958 B-movie I Married a Monster from Outer Space! Join in as we discuss movie marketing, aliens we'd marry, and the movie's surprisingly rich feminist perspective. Plus: How does this movie compare to The Blob? What are the Andromedans' fake bodies made of? And do they even actually like human women? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Ronin (1998)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:I Married a Monster from Outer Space in the TCM Archive"Inside Elio's Catastrophic Path: America Ferrera's Exit, Director Change, and Erasure of Queer Themes" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Man-Thing Vs Swamp Thing: Both were Based on an Older Monster" (Comic Book Resources)"Legend's Two-Star Review that (Almost) Nobody Noticed" (BBC)

We're taking a look at one of the iconic B movies of the 1950s, the original version of The Blob!Join in as we discuss the great Burt Bacharach theme song, the film debut of Steve McQueen, and early depictions of teenagers.Plus: Are these the most exasperated cops ever? What does star jelly taste like? Under what circumstances do you have to street race someone? And are we really just rooting for the Blob to win?Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!Next week: I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958)---------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:The Blob at Turner Classic Movies"Celebrating Film Nostalgia with Ooze and Aahs at Blobfest" (New York Times)"Kate Phillips, Actress Who Christened The Blob, is Dead at 94" (New York Times)"The Mystery of the Dissolving Saucer of 27 September 1950" (Miskatonic Blog)"Oscars 2016: Sam Smith Congratulated Himself on an LGBT Milestone He Didn't Achieve" (Vox)

We're headed to North Dakota for some reason this week as we look at the fast-developing romance of the 1993 horror "classic" Leprechaun! Join in as we discuss Jennifer Aniston's movie-stealing performance, Warwick Davis's star turn, and the AMC theaters merch section. Plus: How old are these characters supposed to be? Why do any of them live out in the middle of nowhere? Should the leprechaun be more obsessed with shoes? And, most importantly, is this the best Aniston has ever looked? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Blob (1958)----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Shlocky Charms: The Crazy Rise and 'Terrifying' Return of Leprechaun" (Entertainment Weekly)"Marketing Leprechaun" (Entertainment Weekly)"Billy Zane Almost Totally Murdered Fabrizio in Titanic's Original Ending" (SlashFilm)

We're kicking off the spooky season with a return to the Universal monster movies and Boris Karloff in Karl Freund's 1932 version of The Mummy! Join in as we discuss Karloff the union organizer, the fights between Freund and star Zita Johann, the film's connection to silent film trends, and Imhotep's convoluted scheme. Plus: What was Imhotep doing for ten years? Why aren't there any classic novels about ancient Egypt? And, most importantly, how could Helen's final outfit be so bad? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Babadook (2014)--------------------------------------------------Key links for this episode:"Boris and Bela" miniseries from You Must Remember This"Ben Carson Stands by Statement that Egyptian Pyramids Built to Store Grain" (PBS NewsHour)That picture of the Babadook Will sent everyone at the end of the episode

We're continuing our month of movie monsters with a look at Jennifer Kent's 2014 cult classic The Babadook! Join in as we discuss the movie's dismal emotions and colors, its outsized impact compared to its tiny box office, the movie's varying levels of Australian-ness, and Sam's "bad kid" status. Plus: How did the Babadook become a queer icon? Is this monster a murderer? What is Acorn TV? And, most critically, what do the worms represent? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Leprechaun (1993)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"How Jennifer Kent Made The Babadook" (SBS Australia)"Homespun Horror: The Making of The Babadook" (FilmInk)"The Babadook: 'I Wanted to Talk about the Need to Face Darkness in Ourselves'" (The Guardian)"Boogeyman Nights: The Story behind this Year's Horror Hit The Babadook" (Rolling Stone)The Babadook Kickstarter Page (includes Kent&#

We're checking in this week on a brand new rom com, Roshan Sethi's 2025 adaptation of A Nice Indian Boy, starring Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff! Join in as we discuss awkward first dates, a scene-stealing performance by Zarna Garg, and the nice change of a gay rom com that's not about coming out. Plus: What's the best joke in the movie? Why would Jay smoke weed in his fiance's parents' bathroom? And where is this movie set? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Mummy (1932)----------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Calgary Filmmaker Dreams Up a Big Gay Bollywood Wedding in New Rom Com" (CBC)"A Nice Indian Boy: Jonathan Groff and Karan Soni Make Rom Com History" (The Daily Beast)"Gay Rom-Com A Nice Indian Boy Unites Deadpool's Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, and Roshan Sethi: 'Everyone was Turned On'" (Variety)"Out and About with Karan Soni" (OUT Magazine)

We're at the beach with Jack and Diane as we look at the romance of Nancy Meyers's 2003 smash rom com Something's Gotta Give! Join in as we discuss thinly-veiled adaptations of real life, the film's examination of Jack Nicholson, and the weird lack of Frances McDormand. Plus: How long has Julian (Keanu Reeves) been tracking down productions of Erica's (Diane Keaton) plays? Why didn't Harry's employees ever show up again? And did Nancy watch the Matrix sequels? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: A Nice Indian Boy (2025)-------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Nancy Meyers Searches for Her Own Comfort" (Vulture)"What's It Like to Be Directed by Nancy Meyers?" (Vulture)"A Kooky Conversation with Nancy Meyers Muse Diane Keaton" (Vulture)"Set Design: Something's Gotta Give" (Architectural Digest)"Venice 2012: Paul Thomas Anderson Says Tom Cruise Has Seen The Master '

We're closing out the trilogy of Nora Ephron romantic comedies with a look at the third Tom Hanks / Meg Ryan collaboration, 1998's You've Got Mail! Join in as we discuss formative computer memories, childhood bookstores, and War of the Worlds (2025). Plus: Why does the rest of the Fox family seem to hate books? Did Birdie really date Franco? When is David Lowery's Mother Mary coming out? And remember when the internet was charming? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Something's Gotta Give (2003)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"The Strange Eating Habits of Steve Jobs" (NBC News)"Ice Cube's New Sci-Fi Movie Debuts with a Well-Earned 0% on Rotten Tomatoes" (Polygon)"The Winding Tale of Neopets" (The History of the Web)"George Clooney Dodged a Career Blow by Turning Down a Holiday Flop" (Collider)"How Barnes and Noble Made a Comeback by Revitalizing its Philosophy&quo

We're headed back to 2007 to look at the romance of the indie sensation Juno, starring Elliot Page as a pregnant teenager, Michael Cera as the awkward boyfriend, and Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner as would-be adoptive parents. Join in as we discuss the careers of director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody, the film's iconic soundtrack, and a couple weirdly un-streamable movies. Plus: What's the deal with Smartless Mobile? Was "everyone" aware of Ricki and the Flash? Is A Minecraft Movie quietly good (or at least not bad)? And will we find a way to talk about The Odyssey every week between now and July? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: You've Got Mail (1998)--------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Diablo Cody, Lap Dancer Turned Ace Screenwriter" (The Times)"From Saucy to Sweet" (The Age)"Jason Reitman Tackles Teen Pregnancy in Juno" (ComingSoon.net)"Juno: Inside Oscar

We're returning to Genovia after seven years away to look at the romance of Garry Marshall's 2004 Disney sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement! Join in as we discuss the career of screenwriter Shonda Rhimes, the long development of Princess Diaries 3, the odd CGI plane, and a lot about the Genovian government. Plus: Who would want a remote control closet? Why is Genovia's anthem so similar to Canada's? Why didn't PD3 happen sooner? And, most importantly, why does Genovia have so many orphans? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Juno (2007)----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Anne Hathaway: The Reluctant Princess" (The Independent)"Anne Hathaway on Ella Enchanted and Her Princess Roles" (ThoughtCo)"Julie Andrews to Sing in Diaries 2" (LA Times)"John Rhys-Davies on Gimli, Brexit, and Rural Hell" (RNZ)"The Most Popular Wine Glass in the Country has Scandal to Thank&qu

In honor of The Roses (in theaters now), we're taking a look at the 1989 adaptation of the same novel, Danny DeVito's The War of the Roses, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Join in as we discuss the movie's odd framing device, the 1989 Golden Globe slate, the plight of the American housewife, and movies we watched in high school. Plus: What was Barbara's goal in seducing DeVito's character? How did that chandelier last so long? Why is this movie so popular in Germany? And, most importantly, was Barbara right about giving kids candy? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)-----------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Roger Ebert's three-star reviewThe War of the Roses in the AFI Catalog"In Conversation: Kathleen Turner" (Vulture)"Love and Hate" (New York Times)"The Truth about Danny DeVito and Michael Douglas's Time as Roommates" (The List)“

We're closing out the Summer of Superheroes with Kinka Usher's star-studded 1999 comedy Mystery Men! Join in as we discuss the rise of commercial directors in the 1990s, our favorite jokes from the movie, the unfulfilled promise of Geoffrey Rush's Casanova Frankenstein, and, of course, "All Star" by Smash Mouth. Plus: How many of these characters actually have powers? How much time is supposed to pass in this movie? What exactly is the Blue Raja's (Hank Azaria's) deal? And, most importantly, is "All Star" about a cool person? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The War of the Roses (1989)------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"The Ad Guys Take Charge" (Los Angeles Times)"Drawn to the Old" (Los Angeles Times)"Left His Heart on Madison Avenue" (New York Times)"Mystery Men at 25: The Flop Superhero Comedy that Deserved Better" (The Independent)"Random Roles: Janean

This week the Summer of Superheroes continues with our look at the deeply implausible romance of Guillermo Del Toro's original Hellboy movie! Join in as we discuss Ron Perlman's performance, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Nazi occultism, and Marvel's Son of Satan. Plus: Why wasn't David Hyde Pierce credited for voicing Abe Sapien? What exactly was Rasputin's goal? And, most importantly, is there a single person who likes John? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Mystery Men (1999)-------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Behind Abe's Big Fish Eyes: io9 Talks to Hellboy II's Doug Jones" (io9)"David Zaslav Meeting with Candidates to Replace Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy as Warner Bros. Heads" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Hollywood Execs Fear Ryan Coogler's Sinners Deal 'Could End the Studio System'" (Vulture)"Hollywood Foreign Press Association Members Seek to Restore Organization Amid

For our last look at a Marvel hero in this Summer of Superheroes, we're taking a look at the romance of the 2005 Jennifer Garner vehicle Elektra! Join in as we discuss our favorite cinematic assassins, the movie's odd visual style, its treatment of Japan, and hitman human resources. Plus: How does this movie connect with Daredevil (2003)? Is the movie gory enough? Did its failure at the box office end Jennifer Garner's action career? And, speaking of careers, what's going on with Ariana DeBose? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Hellboy (2004)--------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Daredevil's Done Deals" (IGN)"Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Suit Up for Daredevil" (MTV)"High in the Sky Benny Bares All" (Sydney Morning Herald)"Ben Affleck Says No to Daredevil Sequel" (SlashFilm)"Garner Deemed Elektra Awful, Says Ex-Boyfriend Vartan" (SFGate)Interview with Rob Bowman (IGN)"

We're taking a look at the dawn of the SPUMC as we dig into the romance of Venom! Join in as we discuss Tom Hardy's double performance, the lobster tank scene, The Brock Report, and surprise good guy performance by Reid Scott. Plus: How do these Sony movies connect to Spider-Man? Why didn't Riz Ahmed get to use his British accent? And how does Sony keep tricking people into thinking they're joining the MCU by being in these movies? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Elektra (2005) ---------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe (2012)"Tom Hardy Says His Son's Love for Venom is Why He Took the Role" (Variety)"How Sony Learned to Cede Control to Marvel on Spider-Man: Homecoming" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Even After Kraven the Hunter and Madame Web, Sony's Marvel Movies aren't Dead" (Variety)"Tom Hardy Came up with the Best Scene in Venom on the Spot&quo