Best Screwball Podcasts (2024)

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That Badger episode 49:33

1d ago49:33

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In todays episode, Dave and John sit down with Alex "The Badger" Vala to discuss his start in rope access and his amazing journey so far.By John & Dave

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CineJourneys – Episode 12 – CineJourneys Art & Screwball Comedies with Caitlin Kuhwald

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Description: Jill and Aaron welcome Caitlin Kuhwald. We had the great pleasure of working with Caitlin on the art for CineJourneys, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Usually when people see the website, the art is what they compliment. We also talk about Screwball Comedies and her Criterion covers. Links: Caitlin Kuhwald Illustration Fol…

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Diving into “Deadpool”: Screwball Comedy with a Superhero Twist 59:41

29d ago59:41

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What do a foul-mouthed antihero the classic screwball comedies of the 1930s have in common? Join Tony and Brad for a hilarious discussion about Tony's first Marvel film experience, "Deadpool" (2016). While Brad shares his insights on the history of the character, Tony can’t help but gush over Ryan Reynolds' irreverent charms. Listen as they dissect…

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PRIDE Boys: Celebrating “The Boys in the Band” 55:56

8h ago55:56

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In honor of Pride Month, an insightful exploration of the characters' authenticity, the societal changes surrounding its filming, and the historical significance of Mart Crowley’s "The Boys in the Band” (1970). Throughout the episode, Brad and Tony passionately engage in discussions about the familial love, the tension, and the disturbing aspects o…

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CineJourneys – Episode 13 – New Website and Japanese Films 57:16

2d ago57:16

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Description: Jill and Aaron welcome Joe Petrucelli. Joe is a founding member and listener of the Criterion Now podcast, but we didn’t get to meet him until he joined CineJourneys. He has been here since the beginning and watched this begin with no website, then barely a website, and now a full website, so we reflect on that experience with him. We …

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Entering “Grey Gardens”, Part Two: The Marble Faun 59:18

7d ago59:18

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Jerry Torre, famously known as the Marble Faun, opens up about his extraordinary experiences with the Beale family and shares candid moments that shaped the iconic documentary, "Grey Gardens." He sheds light on his initial encounter with Mrs. Beale and Little Edie, the authentic dynamics of the Beale household and the unique bond Jerry formed with …

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Train hard and fight easy. 57:55

15d ago57:55

57:55

In episode 5, Dave and John discuss all things training. Discussions around how the training has changed, improvements in equipment and of course.... some close calls.By John & Dave

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Entering “Grey Gardens”, Part One: “Come On In, We’re Not Ready” 51:51

14d ago51:51

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The legendary 1975 documentary "Grey Gardens," uncovered the compelling, eccentric existence of East Hampton aristocrats, Edith Beale and her daughter Edie. Tony and Brad discuss the movies intimate stories about the Beales, giving listeners an inside look at their unique world. "Grey Gardens" is more than just a film; it's a cultural phenomenon. J…

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Lucille Ball in Space: Tony Shares Tales of Lucy & Hollywood, Both Old & New 48:37

21d ago48:37

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Do you know actors such as William Shatner, Chris Pine, Leonard Nimoy, Kate Mulgrew, George Takei, and others may have Lucille Ball to thank for advancing their careers? Without her, Star Trek may never have happened. And that's a small part of what Tony shares of Lucy's intricate life: a showgirl turned comedic genius turned Hollywood studio presi…

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Oversexed in the City: The Saga of “Baby Face” (1933) 1:06:17

1M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Think films from Hollywood’s golden age are all tame, innocent, and sexless? Well, you haven’t met “Baby Face”! Barbara Stanwyck achieves upward mobility horizontally as pre-code Hollywood's most notorious good-time gal, Lily Powers, who has never met a bed she couldn't man, and a man she couldn't bed. Join Tony and Brad as they discuss her raw por…

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Tales of inspiration 52:40

1M ago52:40

52:40

Episode 4 see's John and Dave talk about their biggest inspirations and mentors, amongst candid anecdotes.By John & Dave

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SURRENDERING DOROTHY: Munchkins, Mysteries & Myths of “The Wizard of Oz” 50:18

1M ago50:18

50:18

Don your ruby slippers as we pay tribute to "The Wizard of Oz." Join Brad and Tony for an exploration that celebrates the quirks, confronts the myths, and cherishes the enduring charm of the iconic film. Text us your opinion or comment You can find transcripts, a link to Tony's website, and a link to Brad's website at www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com …

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CineJourneys – Episode 11 – Golden Globes, Awards Season, and Australian Film with Andrew Pierce 1:16:50

1M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Description: Jill and Aaron welcome Andrew Pierce from The Curb. He is also co-chair of the Australian Film Critics Association, and has written books on Australian Cinema. This past year he started voting for the Golden Globe Awards, which was really intriguing to hear about. Andrew takes his credibility serious and the Globes have a checkered pas…

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Navigating "Fellow Travelers": A Conversation with Ron Nyswaner, the Creator of the Showtime Series 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

Showtime's "Fellow Travelers," visionary Ron Nyswaner joins us for a revealing conversation about the series' theme of a clandestine love story which unfolds amidst the tumult of historical events, such as the Red Scare led by Joseph McCarthy, Vietnam War protests, the death of Harvey Milk and the AIDS crisis. Ron pulls back the curtain on the adap…

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“The accident” with Walther Torres 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

This inspiring tale of strength and faith is a must listen. Walther is a one of a kind person, who we can all learn from.By John & Dave

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RED-headed Woman: The real story of Lucille Ball and the Hollywood Red Scare 43:20

2M ago43:20

43:20

“The only thing red about Lucy is her hair, and even that is not legitimate” – Desi Arnaz Special guest Tom Watson, a friend, fan, and former employee of Lucille Ball and an expert on her life and career, dives into the tumultuous period of the "Red Scare" era in Hollywood and its impact on Lucy's life. He straightens out the wrinkle of history con…

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Howard Bannister’s Rocks: Celebrating “What's Up, Doc?" and "Bringing Up Baby 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

A conversation about the timeless wit of screwball comedies as Brad and Tony pay tribute to the classics "What's Up, Doc?" and "Bringing Up Baby." Join the laughter-filled journey, where they unwrap the clever storytelling that emerged under the 1930s Production Code, and how it paved the way for the hijinks of later gems like Peter Bogdanovich's t…

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One More Look: Analyzing the legacy of “A Star Is Born” 1:14:58

2M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

Join us for one more look at the timeless tale of “A Star is Born” as we trace its origins from the unofficial first version in 1932, "What Price Hollywood?", to Lady Gaga's dazzling turn in 2018. Tony and Brad dissect the enduring narrative of ambition, addiction, and the bittersweet dance of rising and falling stars. They pick apart the fabric of…

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When Hepburn Met Capote: The Enduring Appeal of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” 53:04

2M ago53:04

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Is Carrie Bradshaw the spiritual granddaughter of Holly Golightly? How do you take a plotless novella about a call girl and her gay best friend and make it into a mythic romance? Find out when you join us for a conversation about the alchemy of romance, comedy, and drama that makes "Breakfast at Tiffany's" stand the test of time. From the genre-def…

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Introducing Going Hollywood 0:51

2M ago0:51

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Conversations between esteemed film historian, Tony Maietta, and passionate movie buff, Brad Shreve, about cinema and television from Hollywood's Golden Age to contemporary hits. Whose side will you be on? Listen as they discuss—and sometimes disagree on—their favorite films and TV shows. They'll take you behind the scenes of Hollywood as they expl…

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CineJourneys – Episode 10 – Ready to Launch 50:22

2M ago50:22

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Description: Jill and Aaron are ready and excited for the imminent launch of the CineJourneys website. In this call we give a preview of what’s to come, and we share a call where the remainder of the 2024 Journeys are unveiled. Current subscribers are excited and we think you will be too. Once the site launches, we will have registration open for a…

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The Reflections episode 1:24:18

2M ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Dave and John sit down with Tim and Scott from Reflections services, in a beautiful whiskey room setting, to discuss the city dwelling rope access life.By John & Dave

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Introductions. 1:11:03

3M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

In this episode, we introduce you to the podcast and your hosts, John and Dave. You will hear our story in to rope access and how it all began.By John

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CineJourneys – Episode 9 – Modern Classics 1:02:56

3M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Description: Jill and Aaron catch up a bit on exciting topics such as David Zaslav, Dune 2, Naked Attraction, and we give a tribute to David Bordwell who is responsible for a lot of people’s journeys into cinephilia. We also wrap up Modern Classics by discussing two of the films that resonated the most, Marie Antoinette and There Will be Blood. We …

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CineJourneys – Episode 8 – Oscar Wars with Michael Schulman 1:22:50

4M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

Description: Michael Schulman, New Yorker staff writer and author, joined us to discuss the Oscar experience. Michael recently wrote the wonderful book, Oscar Wars. We talk about this year’s Oscars and a couple of the controversies, and then we dive into one of his book chapters. This was when Gregory Peck was President of the Oscars and with his a…

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CineJourneys – Episode 7 – Oscar Talk with Derek Smith 1:00:30

4M ago1:00:30

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Description: Derek Smith from Slant Magazine joins Aaron and Mark Hurne to dig into Awards Season. He has seen pretty much everything and then some, and he just recently participated in Virtual Sundance and shares some highlights. We also talk about Modern Classics and how he inadvertently suggested a 14-hour film, and also whether any films from 2…

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CineJourneys – Episode 6 – Noirvember Recap 1:02:56

5M ago1:02:56

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Description: We had a great time hosting Rodney Wade, who was one of the more active participants in our first ever Journey, Noirvember. We talk about the films, the overall experience, and what we learned from it going forward. Follow Us: Cinejourneys – Substack, Facebook Group Jill Blake – BlueSky Aaron West – Letterboxd Rodney Wade – Letterboxd…

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CineJourneys – Episode 5 – True Crime Documentaries 1:27:34

6M ago1:27:34

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Description: Welcome back! We have another episode. This time it’s a deep dive into true crime documentaries, and how they’ve changed throughout the years from informational to entertainment (or info-tainment) and how the seeds were there within classic documentaries. Since we’ve been watching Noir films in November, true crime files like a worthwh…

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CineJourneys – Episode 4 – The History of #Noirvember 1:35:12

8M ago1:35:12

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Description: We are joined by Marya E. Gates, the “professional cinephile” who has worked with TCM, FilmStruck, Netflix, Criterion, and many others. She famously coined Noirvember 14 years ago. It was a way to further her cinephile journey, and has grown to become a phenomenon in the years that followed. She talks about that in detail during our di…

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CineJourneys – Episode 3 – Noirvember 49:08

8M ago49:08

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Description: Noirvember is our first Journey. As of today, we’ll be spending the month soft-launching our platform and enjoying noir films with friends. In this episode we discuss what Noirvember is going to look like for us, including the film list and how we’ll unpack these films. In response to some questions, we discuss how the CineJourneys pla…

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CineJourneys – Episode 2 – 31 Days of Horror 58:18

8M ago58:18

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Description: Drew Morton is our first guest to CineJourneys, but he’s someone we’ve talked to plenty in the past. We get into 31 Days of Horror, and the near impossibility of completing it every day, and how we are watching horror films in October. Drew talks about his visit to the Stanley Hotel from The Shining (1980). We also talk about Jill’s av…

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"One Wild Night" with Mitchell Beaupre 1:14:44

8M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

We're joined by the maestro (Letterboxd, The Film Stage), MITCHELL BEAUPRE, for his chosen topic, "One Wild Night Movies", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1988's "Miracle Mile". Then, Billy Ray and Mitchell add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vi…

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CineJourneys – Episode 1 – Introducing CineJourneys, Hayao Miyazaki 1:02:14

8M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Description: Jill and Aaron return to podcasting with a brand new show and brand new project called CineJourneys. We give an intro to this new project and where we expect it to go. For the inaugural episode, we talk about Hayao Miyazaki. We have some fun with an Onion article about him having to resign his HVAC job. We then dive in deeper into Miya…

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"Melt Movies" with Ryan Verrill 56:27

8M ago56:27

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We're joined by podcaster (The Disc Connected podcast), RYAN VERRILL, for his chosen topic, "Melt Movies", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1993's "Body Melt". Then, Billy Ray and Ryan add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support us on Pa…

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"Sensory Overload" with Devaughn Taylor 1:05:43

9M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

We're joined by podcaster (Specter Cinema Club podcast), DEVAUGHN TAYLOR, for his chosen topic, "Sensory Overload", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2018's "Climax". Then, Billy Ray and Devaughn add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To suppor…

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"Women on the Run" with Chris Feil 58:48

9M ago58:48

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We're joined by podcaster (This Had Oscar Buzz podcast), CHRIS FEIL, for his chosen topic, "Women on the Run", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2004's "Connie and Carla". Then, Billy Ray and Chris add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To supp…

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"Fathers and Sons" with Jim Laczkowski 1:06:52

9M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

We're joined by podcaster (Director's Club podcast), JIM LACZKOWSKI, for his chosen topic, "Fathers and Sons", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2000's "Frequency". Then, Billy Ray and Jim add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support us on…

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"80's Screwball Comedy" with Marya E. Gates 1:10:43

9M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

We're joined by film critic (RogerEbert.com), MARYA E. GATES, for her chosen topic, "80's Screwball Comedy", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1985's "Desperately Seeking Susan". Then, Billy Ray and Marya add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. …

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"Bad Aliens (at Home)" with Brian Duffield 1:23:24

10M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

We're joined by filmmaker and screenwriter (Underwater, Spotaneous), BRIAN DUFFIELD, for his chosen topic, "Bad Aliens (at Home)", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1993's "Fire in the Sky". Then, Billy Ray and Brian add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cine…

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"Baseball" with Stephen Hesson 1:06:52

10M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

We're joined by podcaster (Battin' Around podcast), STEPHEN HESSON, for his chosen topic, "Baseball", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2008's "Sugar". Then, Billy Ray and Stephen add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support us on Patreon,…

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"Medsploitation" with Jeremy Burgess 1:09:19

10M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

We're joined by writer and filmmaker ("Don't Die"), JEREMY BURGESS, for his chosen topic, "Medsploitation", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1990's "The Ambulance". Then, Billy Ray and Jeremy add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support u…

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"Surrealism" with Graham Skipper 59:07

10M ago59:07

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We're joined by filmmaker, actor, and author, GRAHAM SKIPPER, for his chosen topic, "Surrealism", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1985's "Pee Wee's Big Adventure". Then, Billy Ray and Graham add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. To support u…

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"Journalism" with Billy Ray 53:47

11M ago53:47

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We're joined by Academy Award nominated screenwriter (and writer of the AMC Nicole Kidman ad), BILLY RAY, for his chosen topic, "Journalism", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1987's "Broadcast News". Then, Billy Ray squared add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particu…

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"Foreign Bodies" with Dirk Marshall 1:01:21

11M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

We're joined by podcaster (VHUS Podcast) and hot sauce guru, DIRK MARSHALL, for his chosen topic, "Foreign Bodies", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1982's "The House Where Evil Dwells". Then, Dirk and I add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. …

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"History with Bite" with Jason Shawhan 1:16:39

11M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

We're joined by film critic (Nashville Scene) and podcaster (Fearless Pretender podcast), JASON SHAWHAN, for his chosen topic, "History with Bite", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1986's "Gothic". Then, Jason and I add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cine…

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"Movies as Prophecy" with Jim Bentley 1:16:46

11M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

We're joined by actor and artist (Disney's Lady and the Tramp, The Little Mermaid), JIM BENTLEY, for his chosen topic, "Movies as Prophecy", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2006's "Idiocracy". Then, Jim and I add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic …

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"Childhood Horrors" with Chris Thomas Devlin 1:09:41

12M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

We're joined by screenwriter ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Cobweb"), CHRIS THOMAS DEVLIN, for his chosen topic, "Childhood Horrors", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1990's "The Reflecting Skin". Then, Chris and I add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinemat…

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"Frenemies" with Drea Clark 1:14:28

12M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

We're joined by podcaster (Maximum Film!), programmer (Bentonville Film Festival, Film Independent), and cinematic juggernaut, DREA CLARK, for her chosen topic, "Frenemies", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 2001's "Ghost World". Then, Drea and I add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday …

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"Underestimated Underdogs" with David McMahon 1:23:22

12M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

We're joined by filmmaker DAVID MCMAHON (Bayou Blue, Skanks) for his chosen topic, "Underestimated Underdogs", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1999's slept-on "Dick", starring Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams. Then, David and I add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a…

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"Kids v. Dangerous Adults" with Jason Kleeberg 1:04:28

1y ago1:04:28

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We're joined by podcaster JASON KLEEBERG (Force Five podcast) for this chosen topic, "Kids v. Dangerous Adults", to discuss the first track of our movie mixtape, 1984's "Cloak and Dagger". Then, Jason and I add more tracks until we have a fully curated excuse for you to block off a lazy Sunday and coast on a particular cinematic vibe. Follow us on …

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