Choose the bear and join us for this discussion on the 2003 Disney hidden gem "Brother Bear", starring Joaquin Phoenix. Gorgeous hand drawn animation, an epic soundtrack from Phil Collins, a fresh story of sibling relationships that tackles themes of love and masculinity way before its time--and yet it often goes overlooked. Jessica and Adam break …

Hey, y'all! Chris DeRosa (producer, Real Housewives of New York City; podcaster, Fixing Famous People) joins to discuss a subject very near and dear to him: Britney Spears. We watched Britney's 2002 debut film 'Crossroads' and discussed its best lines, worst lines, the cultural impact of Britney's stardom, and her personal experience with the makin…

We explore the 'Strange World' of Disney's 2022 box office flop with Andrew Stark (writer, director). What went wrong with this big-budget release? And what went right? Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines! Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes! Andrew: on Instagram @andrewcurt…

Our sports movie correspondent Jessica Benson (Grind City Media) returns for another round of sister rivalry with the highest grossing baseball movie of all time, 'A League of Their Own', featuring one of the American Film Institute's top movie quotes, "There's no crying in baseball!". Did we choose it as a best line? Listen and find out! Connect w…

Kristen Sheola is back and Melanie joins to discuss the Disney classic 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991)! We answer the important questions about the film, like is it really Stockholm Syndrome? What kind of animals comprise the Beast? And what exactly is the grey stuff? Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lin…

The multi-talented Kristen Sheola (actress, stage performer, director) returns to the pod to discuss the Barbra Streisand spectacle 'Hello, Dolly!' (1969), a personal favorite of both Melanie and Jessica. Join us as we break down the best and worst from this Marvel-movie-sized musical! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

Cosplayer Jenny Hale (@alwaysaduckman) joins to discuss the iconic and polarizing John Hughes' classic 'Pretty in Pink' (1986). We talk best lines, worst lines, fashion, casting choices, the film's legacy, and of course...the original ending! Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines! Jenny Hale: on Insta…

Musician Sarah Joelle (Sarah Slaton & the Great Perhaps) joins us to talk about the animated classic Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest (1992). A powerful environmental message and an incredible voice cast meet a colorful animated adventure with fairies. Let's fly right in! Just... don't get eaten by any large rapping lizards. Connect with us on Insta…

We're on a mission to figure out why Jessica is so obsessed with 'Pete's Dragon' (1977), which means Adam was forced to watch it. What did he think? And why does she love it so much? Listen as we answer these questions, discuss the film's impact on Disney animation, and choose our Best and Worst lines! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. …

Join us, Jessica and Adam, as we dive into a delicious discussion on the critically acclaimed Disney/Pixar film 'Ratatouille' (2007). Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines. Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes! Adam: on Instagram @adamkpaul Jessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoist…

We're heading to Broadway...with the Muppets! Lynn Chen (actress, Grey's Anatomy; director, I Will Make You Mine; blogger, GenX Taste) joins to discuss the megastar puppets' escapades in the Big Apple in 'Muppets Take Mahattan' (1984). Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines! Lynn: on Instagram @mslynnc…

In our first Disney episode, we discuss the king of the Disney Renaissance, 'The Lion King' (1994). Is Pumbaa smarter than Scar? Are hyenas that bad? Did anyone ever beat the 'Just Can't Wait to be King' level on the video game? Join us as we go digging for the juicy answers like Timon searching for gooey bugs. Hakuna Matata! Connect with us on Ins…

Do you ever Wonder what happened to the Oneders? We're going back to days of rock 'n' roll mania to find out as we talk about Tom Hanks' basically perfect writing and directorial debut, 'That Thing You Do!' Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’ Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines …

Deborah Lee Smith (actor, producer, founder of More Than You See) joins the discussion on the Oscar-nominated, 2023 box-office-smashing, mega hit 'Barbie'. Join us to break down the best lines, the worst lines, and the lines that were just Kenough. Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines from 'Barbie'! …

We go back to our early-episode roots, discussing Oscar nominated movies sans guest. First up on the Oscar watchlist: The Holdovers, and WOW did we love it! Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines from 'The Holdovers'! Melanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiff Sign up for her newsletter Jessica: on Instagr…

It's our barbecue and it tastes good! We Kick off season three of the pod discussing 'Con Air' with super guests Adam Paul and Julissa Castillo. It's all Mai Tais and Yahtzee in this episode, where we cover all the important parts of the classic action flick, like Nicolas Cage's accent, US Marshalls who wear sandals, and whether or not Garland Gree…

It's our season wrap/holiday party, so we have an extra helping of extra special guests! Adam Paul, Diane Johansen, and Julissa Castillo (television writer, 'Que Funny' podcast) join us for the Christmas comedy classic 'Home Alone'. Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines from 'Home Alone'! Julissa Cast…

Author A.E. Kincaid (The Widdershins Trilogy) joins us to discuss the 2002 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jessica Benoist-Young & Melanie Reiff

Adam Paul and Kristen Sheola join us to talk about the 1988 Tim Burton classic, Beetlejuice. With FOUR Best Lines from a movie full of quotable lines, did your favorite line make the cut? Listen and find out... Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Monster Horror mega buff and TV writer Diana McCorry ('Human Kind Of', 'Tammy's Tea Time') is back to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992). Get ready to hear Jessica say "That's not in the book" a few times, and join us as we discuss a truly wild ride of a movie and simultaneously try to convince Melanie she liked it. Do we…

One of our final contenders in the Mel Brooks Tournament. Two Walk This Ways and the origin of "It's good to be the king", but how does this film stack up to our other entries so far? Join us as we break down the humor and the not-so-humorous parts of this historical spoof. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

Our two final entries in the Mel Brooks Tournament! The Producers 1967 vs. The Producers 2005. The one that started it all goes head to head with the movie version of the Broadway phenomenon that ran for over 2,500 shows. Step 1, find the worst show ever written... Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

Award-winning writer/producer and monster movie expert Diana McCorry joins us to talk about the Mel Brooks classic 'Young Frankenstein'. This one is a real roll in ze hay! Join us! It's fun! Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jessica Benoist-Young & Melanie Reiff

Part Two of Round Two! Devon Hickey (In Devo Veritas) is back to discuss 'Spaceballs'. How does it hold up compared to 'Men in Tights'? Is George Lucas cool? And what exactly is plaid mode? Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jessica Benoist-Young & Melanie Reiff

Jessica has to rearrange her Mel Brooks Top 5 as 'Men in Tights' isn't quite the king it used to be. Melanie is just downright unimpressed. Devon Hickey, host of the movie podcast In Devo Veritas, joins to break down what works and what doesn't in this Mel Brooks spoof classic. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acas…

Part Two of our Mel Brooks Tournament covers the second film from round one, 'To Be or Not To Be' (1983), which Mel produced and starred in with his wife, Anne Bancroft. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jessica Benoist-Young & Melanie Reiff

It's tournament time! Join us as we spend the summer watching eight Mel Brooks movies and decide the best and worst lines from each, then your votes will choose the best and worst lines from the whole bunch. We start with a hidden Brooks' gem--his second film, 'The Twelve Chairs', (1970)*, in which Mel takes his first role in one of his own movies.…

It's an evil people fashion riot! Guest Katie Dimick (KD Designs PDX) joins us to chat about two movies that combine the world of fashion with the world of hellish bosses. Many burning questions arise, such as "What is Melanie's favorite ensemble of Andy's?" and "How long can a dalmatian go without pooping?" Support the show Get bonus content on Pa…

We dig in to Christopher Guest's improv mockumentary style hit 'Best in Show' (2000) with guest Diane Johansen (designer for 'Creativity in Captivity' podcast), and this movie has more hilarious lines than Cookie Guggleman has ex-boyfriends. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Nicolas Cage/general movie expert Marcus Jay Hernandez joins us to discuss the metafiction mind-bender that is 'Adaptation' (2002). So grab yourself a coffee and enjoy! Maybe a muffin, too...banana nut. That's a good muffin. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Retired Disney Adult Adam Paul joins us for a double-header of Post-Renaissance Disney Non-Musical Comedies, Emperor's New Groove (2000) and Meet the Robinsons (2007). We quote Kronk and Goob. We appreciate the under-appreciated. We philosophize on the importance of failure. We wonder why the heck there was never an Yzma's Laboratory ride? And, las…

What happens when our guest, sports journalist Jessica Benson (Grind City Media, Jessica Benson Show with CJ Hurt) gives us the choice of three sports movies? We choose the most ridiculous one, of course! Join us for a trip down memory lane as we try to make sense of 'Double Teamed', the Disney Channel Original Movie based on the lives of the WNBA'…

Jessica joins the Chicago (2002) Fan Club, founded twenty years ago at a birthday party dinner by Melanie and our very special guest, Stacey Robinson, co-host of the movie pod Double Exposure. You can join, too! Just be ready to tell us your favorite lyric from 'When You're Good to Mama' (you know you have one)... As always, this episode contains d…

We put EVERYTHING on a bagel in this episode! Join us as we gush about our pick for Best Picture for this year's Oscar episode, 'Raccacoonie'! Err....whoops--'Everything Everywhere All At Once'. *This episode contains SPOILERS for the film, and briefly and lightly touches on the topic of suicide. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted…

We kick off Season 2 with two murder mystery comedies: 'Glass Onion' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' (one of Jessica's all-time favorites). Benoit Blanc charms, Eddie Valiant drinks, and Melanie says she's going to cross-stitch one of our Best Lines--a first for the pod! SPOILERS for 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Support the show Get bonus con…

Christmas is a wonderful time for family, rustic dudes named Jake, and rescuing people who've had traumatic head injuries. We watched wintery rom-com classic 'While You Were Sleeping' and Netflix's sparkly newcomer 'Falling For Christmas' and discussed real amnesia, fake amnesia, and everything in between. Support the show Get bonus content on Patr…

Super-guest Kristina Benoist returns to tell us how to stalk people who currently live in 'Hocus Pocus' filming locations, and discuss whether or not you can order lobster after midnight in Salem, Massachusetts. We also watched the newly released, Disney+ sequel, 'Hocus Pocus 2', for which there are MANY, many spoilers. Support the show Get bonus c…

An ALL TELEVISION WEEK! We watch the pilots of 'Sex and the City' and 'And Just Like That'. And since Carrie and the crew are now the same age as the Golden Girls, we watched the Girls in their pursuit of some Mr. Burt Reynolds action (S2, E2: "Ladies of the Evening"). Yes, Richard Nixon does make an appearance (again). Don't say we didn't warn you…

It's the ultimate showdown between Nora Ephron's paragons of rom-com: 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'You've Got Mail'. But are these movies as great as we remember? Podcast host (Qué Funny) and television writer Julissa Castillo joins us to break down the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan romantic comedy juggernauts, food allergies, tiramisu, and handkerchiefs. Sup…

Richard Nixon back again! In our third episode of the Nora Ephron Summer Tournament, we watch and discuss 'Lucky Numbers' and 'Hanging Up'. Don't forget to vote on the best and worst lines on Instagram @bestlineworstline Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Our Steve Martin double-header of the Nora Ephron Summer Tournament includes a home run and a forfeit. 'My Blue Heaven' gets a bye week for being a hidden gem and 'Mixed Nuts' gets the boot from the bracket for being too problematic. *CONTENT WARNING: 'Mixed Nuts' features sensitive topics, mainly revolving around suicide. If you do not want to hea…

We kick off our Nora Ephron Summer Tournament with 'Heartburn' and host-favorite 'When Harry Met Sally'. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jessica Benoist-Young & Melanie Reiff

Our first musical! We watched the 1972 film '1776'. Richard Nixon makes an appearance, Jessica realizes this movie has a 'romantic interlude', and Thomas Jefferson gets picked apart like the crudites platter at the kids' table at the Fourth of July block party. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

Join us, with special guest Kayleigh Hudson, as we go on a summer beach vacay with the absurdist comedy delight 'Barb and Starr Go To Vista Del Mar'. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jessica Benoist-Young & Melanie Reiff

We watched jungle adventure rom-coms 'Romancing the Stone' (1984) and 'The Lost City' (2022). What makes a classic adventure rom-com? Hysterical Channing Tatum? Michael Douglas in white pants? All the cheese? We discuss, with retired professional Joan Wilder cosplayer Kristina Benoist. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. …

We're going on trial! We watch two classic legal comedies, 'My Cousin Vinny' (1992) and 'Legally Blonde' (2001). SPOILERS for both films. We highly recommend watching the movies before listening! Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

The Twelfth Doctor stops by to tell us about time travel loops as we head back to 1985 for 'Back to the Future' and 'The Breakfast Club'. Check out this article by Molly Ringwald, which is mentioned several times in the episode: 'What about "The Breakfast Club"?' Content Warning: In our discussion of 'The Breakfast Club', suicide, sexual harassment…

We discuss comedy, mystery, and "light-hearted murder" after watching cult-classic 'Clue' and the acclaimed 'Knives Out!'. Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jessica Benoist-Young & Melanie Reiff

The Oscars are here! We watch the nominated film 'Nightmare Alley' and the not-so-nominated 'House of Gucci', plus Episode 5.14 of Schitt's Creek, "Life is a Cabaret". This episode contains plot details for all material watched, otherwise known as *SPOILERS*! Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…