Best Corey Ragan Podcasts (2024)

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Shiva Baby (2021) 1:13:56

39m ago1:13:56

1:13:56

What we expected to be a lovely conversation about Emma Seligman's feature debut, 2021's 'Shiva Baby'. Caroline & Producer corey defend the INCOMPARABLE Rachel Sennott performance, argue that Dianna Agron is amazing in this, and make a case that this film is more stressful than the entirety of 'Uncut Gems.' And, Carson... thought it was FINE. This …

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Original Cast Album: Company (1970) & Original Cast Album: Co-Op (2019) 2:16:23

16d ago2:16:23

2:16:23

We are SO BACK BABY! This week, Producer Corey takes over and hosts the most theatre kid episode we’ve ever seen. We’re discussing the D.A. Pennebaker film, Original Cast Album: Company (1970) & the Documentary Now! Episode spoofing it, Original Cast Album: Co-Op (2019) We talk Sondheim, Elaine Stritch, John Mulaney, debate if the parody works, obs…

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Top Gun: Maverick (2022) 1:52:52

1M ago1:52:52

1:52:52

This week we are discussing 2022’s SMASH hit Top Gun: Maverick. We fawn over Cruise’s status as the last great American movie star, tear up at the beautiful tribute to Kilmer, and have a REAL GOOD TIME! A HUGE thank you to Kalie McAlexander for our social media. Make sure to Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram, & Tiktok- hhynspod And, be sure to ch…

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Pain & Gain (2013) 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

This week we are hitting the GYM and discussing Michael Bay’s American Masterpiece, 2013’s Pain & Gain. Should The Rock have an Oscar? Is Michael Bay the only filmmaker to have multiple Razzies AND multiple entries in The Criterion Collection? Listening to the difference between Caroline’s presumed opinions in the first half and her actual opinions…

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Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) 2:01:14

2M ago2:01:14

2:01:14

This week, we’re welcoming Film Twitter darling Emma Tolkin to the pod to discuss the 1984 classic, Muppets Take Manhattan. Who is your favorite muppet? What are your hot takes on the Muppet Babies?? This episode is truly just a REAL GOOD TIME! A HUGE thank you to Kalie McAlexander for our social media. Make sure to Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instag…

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The Muppet Movie (1979) 1:13:32

2M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

This week we’re shifting gears DRASTICALLY and talking the 1979 classic, The Muppet Movie. Kermit is maybe one of our best living actors. What exactly is Gonzo? Who is your favorite Muppet? This episode is the DEFINITION of a REAL GOOD TIME! A HUGE thank you to Kalie McAlexander for our social media. Make sure to Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram…

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Prisoners (2013) 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Perhaps the most criminal result of the delay of DUNE: Part 2 was the delay of our episode covering Denis Villeneuve’s 2013 film, Prisoners. Starring a veritable who’s who of some of our biggest movie stars; we lament over what could have been for Jackman’s song and dance career, debate how many superheroes and polka dots David Dastmalchian has pla…

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Solaris (2002) 2:32:49

3M ago2:32:49

2:32:49

This week, JJ Bersch from Blank Check with Griffin & David, returns to top his own record and deliver our longest episode ever. For the first time ever, a guest brings a movie Caroline & Carson haven’t seen. We discussed Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Solaris.’ Clooney is charming as ever, Viola Davis turns in an outstanding early career performance, and thi…

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Lost In Translation (2003) 1:24:36

3M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

This week, we are covering Sofia Coppola’s sophomore feature starring Bill Murray & Scarlett Johansson, 2003’s Lost In Translation. This film follows Johansson & Murray as they meet while following their individual journeys that have led them to Tokyo. Through Coppola’s signature style, the two form a bond that is as unlikely as it is meaningful. A…

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Hard Candy (2006) 1:18:40

3M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

St. Patricks’ month comes to MAYBE the most upsetting possible conclusion; This week we are discussing David Slade’s 2006 film ‘Hard Candy’. Starring Patrick Wilson, Elliot Page, and Sandra Oh, this film draws a wildly striking resemblance to Emerald Fennel’s ‘Promising Young Woman’. Good, bad, and ugly, this film makes for some excellent conversat…

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The Phantom of the Opera (2004) 1:24:31

4M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

St. Patricks’ month continues this week with Joel Schumacher’s 2004 musical movie ‘The Phantom of the Opera.’ There are SO many CHOICES made in this movie, good, bad, or indifferent. Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote a WEIRDLY auto-biographical musical, and then turned it into a weirdly auto-biographical movie. Patrick Wilson is our shining light and alway…

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Howie’s 2023- PATREON EXCLUSIVE 2:18:10

4M ago2:18:10

2:18:10

T his is our annual awards show where we debrief on everything the Oscars did right and/or wrong, award our favorite films of the year, and look at the year ahead! After a wild 2023, it was a joy to sit down and look back on what was a pretty dang good year in movies. Hope y'all enjoy!

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Little Children (2006) 56:00

4M ago56:00

56:00

It’s March! And, if there’s one thing about us- We’re going to commit to a bit. So, we are INCREDIBLY proud to welcome you all to St. Patrick’s MONTH! That’s right- This month we’re exclusively covering movies starring our patron saint- Patrick Wilson. We’re starting with Todd Fields’ 2006 film ‘Little Children.’ A HUGE thank you to Kalie McAlexand…

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Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) 1:25:48

4M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

IT’S THE CAROLINE THOMPSON 30TH BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR SPECIAL! This week, we’re covering Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2021 film Tick, Tick… Boom! Andrew Garfield plays Jonathan Larson in the semi auto-bigoraphical film based on his unfinished stage work. We found a bit and COMMITTED. We recorded this episode around Caroline’s 30th birthday. Turns out, turni…

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Bonnie and Clyde (1967) 1:14:58

4M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

It might be love month still, but this week Caroline is bringing 1967’s Warren Beatty & Fay Dunaway picture Bonnie & Clyde. Has anyone ever looked hotter on film than Warren Beatty? What review in Untitled Letterboxd Game ends “Fortnite Battle Royale!”? Oh, and Gene Wilder is here too? This episode is classic HHYNS and a REAL good time! A HUGE than…

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Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) 1:16:12

4M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

This week we are discussing 2011’s Crazy, Stupid, Love. This movie is one of the most chaotic things to ever exist, with a STUPID stacked cast- Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, and Marisa Tomei to name a few. This film swings from charming/fun to disgusting/illegal and settles somewhere FIRMLY in the middle. We play a truly e…

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What If (2013) 1:17:03

5M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

This week, we are discussing the Daniel Radcliffe & Zoe Kazan romantic comedy, What If. (Also known as The F Word) This film is maybe the most aggressively 2013 thing ever made. But, it’s still a lot of fun despite this! It’s got Adam Driver, fresh off of girls, re-treads some themes from When Harry Met Sally, and makes our entire show feel ANCIENT…

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Sense and Sensibility (1995) 1:07:23

5M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

HAPPY LOVE MONTH! We’re kicking off the Valentine’s season by discussing Ang Lee’s 1995 Jane Austen adaptation ‘Sense and Sensibility’. Emma Thompson’s adaptation is our newest entry into the comfort film pantheon. Between Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Imelda Staunton, and Alan Rickman (I’m positive someone is left off this list), this …

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The Abyss (1989) 1:30:48

5M ago1:30:48

1:30:48

It is the last episode of Jimuary, we’re discussing James Cameron’s 1989 film, The Abyss. Caroline wants to know if she can tell you a little bit more about her lord and savior, James Cameron? In all seriousness, she provides some incredible behind the scenes facts. (This thing was filmed in an ABANDONED NUCLEAR REACTOR??) We play an always excelle…

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Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) 1:28:51

5M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

WE. ARE. BACK. AGAIN covering James Cameron’s 1991 classic, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. This episode has it all, Corey becomes a communist, we obsess over this being maybe the COOLEST movie ever, and we somehow talk about Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin, and the novel Coronavirus. Most importantly, it’s a REAL. GOOD. TIME. A HUGE thank you to Kalie McA…

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The Terminator (1984) 1:29:08

6M ago1:29:08

1:29:08

WE. ARE. BACK. Kicking off Jimuary (Our mini-series on James Cameron), we welcome Katie Booze-Mooney of the ‘One Kiss Means Forever’ podcast. Katie had never seen the 1984 classic, The Terminator. We had a blast this week discussing action, Linda Hamilton, how love is represented in this movie/beyond, and playing a killer game of Rotten Tomatoes Pr…

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It's A Wonderful Life (1946) 1:28:45

6M ago1:28:45

1:28:45

This week, we’re covering one of the biggest blind spots on our show EVER. Caroline hadn’t seen Frank Capra’s 1946 classic, It’s A Wonderful Life. Is this a Christmas movie? Does James Stewart’s performance in this automatically win him a Seenie? Is Zuzu an absurd name for a child? We cover all of this and more! It’s a REAL. GOOD. TIME. A HUGE than…

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Carol (2015) 1:17:05

7M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

This week we are discussing Todd Haynes’ 2015 classic, ‘Carol.’ Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara turn in devastatingly beautiful performances. Kyle Chandler plays the most aptly named character in the history of cinema. And, we play an incredible round of recast-it that ranges from former community stars to dudes with real square heads. It’s a REAL. GO…

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The Shop Around The Corner (1940) 1:57:12

7M ago1:57:12

1:57:12

It’s Kalie’s week, which means we’re getting cultured and talking about a depression era comedy! This week, we cover Ernst Lubitsch’s 1940 classic, The Shop Around the Corner. On a scale of 1-10, how hot is James Stewart? We dive headfirst down the rabbit hole of having Letterboxd as a dating app. This is a wide-ranging episode, but a REAL. GOOD. T…

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The Lives of Others (2006) 1:05:50

7M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

This week, we are discussing Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s 2006 masterpiece, The Lives of Others. In a season full of record lengths, the first half of this episode clocks in as a record short! Carson hadn’t heard of this film and knew nothing about it! Spoilers- This only makes the second half of our episode even better! It’s a real good time…

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After Hours (1985) 1:16:26

8M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

This week we are discussing Martin Scorsese’s 1985 hit, After Hours. This week we fawn over Marty’s career. If a film this good is in your b-tier, WTF is your career? Do you think Scorsese has made the best film of every decade for the last five decades? Do you HATE that take? Are you a Catherine O’Hara stan?? This episode is a REAL good time! A sp…

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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) 2:05:53

8M ago2:05:53

2:05:53

This week we are joined by Aaron & Carlee of The Hit Factory Podcast to discuss Jacques Demy’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. The reactions discussed here truly run the gamut of every opinion you could have on this movie. Indisputably, this film has beautiful design and gorgeous colors. But, how do you talk about a movie that you didn’t like very much…

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The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) 1:05:29

8M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

SURPRISE! We actually have one more spooky week for you. This week, we cover Dario Argento’s 1970 Giallo classic, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage. Has any director ever had a better first feature? Do YOU know what Giallo means? Is there more to this movie than initially meets the eye or is it all VIBES? You’ll find out this week! It’s a REAL. GOO…

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Pearl (2022) 1:51:46

8M ago1:51:46

1:51:46

It’s Producer Corey week & we are covering Ti West & Mia Goth’s 2022 film Pearl. Haven’t seen X? That’s ok! As we cover in this episode, it’s not REQUIRED viewing! We debate the ~discourse~ around THAT monologue, discuss the merits of critiquing genre cinema, Corey gets on a soapbox about contemporary film criticism, and we play an amazing round of…

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28 Days Later (2002) 1:12:59

8M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

This week we’re talking Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later. Cillian Murphy is EXCELLENT in this thing, Brendan Gleeson turns in a phenomenal performance, and Carson plays the best round of Laura Dern the show has ever seen! This week is a REAL GOOD TIME! A special thank you to our patrons- Lola Lirola, Carrie Betts, Sherry Betts, J.D. Smith, Darrin Freebo…

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The Fly (1986) 1:28:07

9M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

This week, we’re discussing David Cronenberg’s 1986 film, ‘The Fly’, starring Jeff Goldblum & Geena Davis. This week, we’re discussing the INCREDIBLE puppet work at the end of the film & in absolute awe of the horror beats in the film. Does the metaphor of the film conflict too hard with the theme?? Can someone REALLY love a Brundlefly? And, perhap…

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Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) 1:10:16

9M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

We’re kicking off Spooky Season with Carson’s best friend, Freddy Krueger. But, this time, he’s joined by Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, and the GOAT himself, Wes Craven. Should this film have more bits? Where does it sit in your Nightmare on Elm Street rankings? Have we discovered the earliest franchise legasequel?? This week is a REAL GOOD T…

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The Fabelmans (2022) 1:27:51

9M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

This week, we’re going to the pictures! Caroline and Carson cover Steven Spielberg’s ‘semi’ auto-biographical The Fabelmans. Is Paul Dano one of the best Dads ever put on screen? Has anyone ever stuck it to their high school bully in a cooler way? IS THERE ANYTHING COOLER THAN MOVING PICTURES AND SOUND?? A special thank you to our patrons- Lola Lir…

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First Cow (2019) 2:10:36

9M ago2:10:36

2:10:36

This week, Caroline and Carson are joined by JJ Bersch, researcher for Blank Check with Griffin and David, to discuss Kelly Reichardt’s hit film, First Cow. Is this the ultimate guys being dudes movie? Is John Magaro one of our best mumblers? Would a vegan be able to survive this movie?? We cover all of this and so much more this week. It’s a REAL …

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Margaret (2011) 1:28:27

10M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

This week, Caroline & Carson cover Kenneth Lonergan’s 2011 film, Margaret. They play the wildest game of Re-Cast it, maybe EVER? We go from Succession faves J. Smith Cameron & Kieran Culkin to Matt Damon and the Hulk himself, Mark Ruffalo. Is Jennifer Lawrence a good actor? Is the crushing weight of existing in this hellscape world worth it? Are Ra…

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 2:09:49

10M ago2:09:49

2:09:49

This week, Caroline & Carson cover Jonathan Demme’s 1991 classic, ‘The Silence of the Lambs.’ How have we not done this one yet?? We play an excellent & CURSED game of Re-Cast It, debate whether or not Hannibal is a proper sequel, fawn over Jodie Foster’s performance, dunk on the haters, and have a REAL GOOD TIME! This is officially our LONGEST EPI…

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Oldboy (2003) 1:34:46

10M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

This week, Caroline & Carson analyze Park Chan-wook’s 2003 masterpiece Oldboy. We cover how effectively Park uses violence in this film, the accidental stroke of brilliance that led to the famed hallway fight, and Carson tells us what it was like to see this movie at 11:30 a.m. on a Monday. It’s a REAL GOOD TIME. A HUGE thank you to Kalie McAlexand…

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BARBENHEIMER (2023) 1:27:19

10M ago1:27:19

1:27:19

We didn't think it'd be relevant a month later, BUT WHAT DO WE KNOW?? This week, Caroline, Carson, & Corey break down Greta Gerwig's Barbie & Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. As you can only imagine, we discuss how these fit into each director's respective filmographies, debate early Oscar buzz, and have a REAL GOOD TIME!…

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Clueless (1995) 50:48

11M ago50:48

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This week, Caroline & Carson cover Amy Heckerling’s 1995 classic Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, and Brittany Murphy. Caroline fawns over Silverstone’s pitch perfect performance, Producer Corey makes a case that Brittany Murphy is the better performance, and Carson almost has a repeat of our Legally Blonde episode. …

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Eighth Grade (2018) 1:16:53

11M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

This week, Caroline and Carson are traveling back to Middle School as they discuss Bo Burnham’s 2018 ‘Eighth Grade.’ We cover Elsie Fisher’s phenomenal performance, swoon over Josh Hamilton, and lament the universally AWFUL experience that is middle school. It’s a real good time! A HUGE thank you to Kalie McAlexander for our social media. Make sure…

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) 58:02

11M ago58:02

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This week, Caroline & Carson are covering John Cameron Mitchell’s 2001 cult classic, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Carson continues his history of not knowing musicals are movies and he has to guess who wasn’t in the 2014 Broadway production- Aaron Taylor Johnson, Taye Diggs, or Michael C. Hall. We have a nuanced conversation on gender, sexuality, and…

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Back & Better Than Ever! 35:34

11M ago35:34

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We’re back and better than ever! Caroline, Carson, & Producer Corey are joined this week by our brand new social media manager, Kalie McAlexander. We catch up, get to know each other a bit better, and answer three seminal questions-1. What is your favorite movie? 2. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one movie, what would i…

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Doctor Zhivago (1965) w/ Emily St. James 1:41:12

11M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

This week we are joined by a bucket list guest, Emily St. James! She had miraculously never seen David Lean’s 1965 epic “Doctor Zhivago.” We chat about the incredibly charming Omar Sharif & Julie Christie, obsess over the snow, and discuss some of the eerily prevalent parallels between this film and the world today. Emily’s work can be found on vox…

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Fallen Angels (1995) w/ J.J. Bersch 1:28:54

12M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

This week we are honored to have J.J. Bersch, researcher for ‘Blank Check with Griffin & David’, on as a guest to discuss Wong Kar-wai’s 1995 classic ‘Fallen Angels.’ We try our best to not turn this into a ‘Chungking Express’ episode. (But, we don't try THAT hard.) Some ‘In The Mood For Love’ slips in there too. But, how can Wong’s other work not …

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Titanic (1997) (Re-Re-Release) 1:28:36

12M ago1:28:36

1:28:36

NOW IN 4K 3D -------------------------------------------------------------------- This week, we are joined by a very special guest, YouTuber Nicole Fegan, who had never seen Titanic?! This episode has it all, swooning over Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet, hating Billy Zane in all the right ways, analyzing James Cameron's fascination with water, an…

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Inside (2021) 1:17:26

1y ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Unfortunately, this week is not a real good time, BUT we are discussing Bo Burnham’s 2021 film/documentary/comedy special, ‘Inside.’ Caroline & Carson do an incredible job breaking down Burnham’s insightful, gut-wrenching, but ultimately funny movie. Buckle up, HHYNS MADE YOU SOME CONTENT!!! Follow us on Social Media- Facebook- www.facebook.com/HHY…

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Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 1:22:09

1y ago1:22:09

1:22:09

Come on down to Skid Row as Caroline and Carson discuss Frank Oz’s 1986 classic, ‘Little Shop of Horrors.’ We obsess over Ellen Greene, love how this movie is directed by Miss Piggy, and debate the merits of both endings. It’s a REAL GOOD TIME! Follow us on Social Media- Facebook- www.facebook.com/HHYNSPodcast Twitter- @hhynsmovies Instagram- @hhyn…

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) 1:18:32

1y ago1:18:32

1:18:32

This week, Producer Corey takes the reigns, and the HHYNS crew covers the 2016 Lonely Island mockumentary, ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.’ It’s another big week for the lamenting of the studio comedy. Were ‘Marry Me,’ ‘Ticket to Paradise,’ and ‘The Lost City’ an anomaly? HOW did this movie only make back half its budget?? And, this week we pl…

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Aliens (1986) 2:06:23

1y ago2:06:23

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This week, Caroline & Carson welcome special guest Madison Tayt onto the pod, to discuss James Cameron’s ‘Aliens.’ Is this the greatest genre shift known to man? Does this movie deserve the hate it often gets? Is James Cameron the most aggressively male feminist director in all of Hollywood? We discuss all of this AND MORE in a 2 hour EPIC episode!…

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Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

1:09:19

This week, HHYNS, covers Sidney Lumet’s 1975 crime drama, ‘Dog Day Afternoon.’ Pacino is turning in an INCREDIBLE performance, just 3 years post ‘The Godfather.’ We truly admire how wide ranging the genres in this thing are and how well balanced they are. Could this movie be made today? Probably not. And it is MADDENING. Also, fuck Ronald Reagan. F…

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