Director Jason Reitman teamed with first-time screenwriter Diablo Cody to release one of 2007's most surprising smash hits: "Juno," starring Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jason Batemon, Jennifer Garner, J.K. Simmons and (breath) Allison Janney.

In this episode, Mike and Brian talk iconic characters, when "quirkiness" became cool, what makes a film a "message movie" and if "Juno" fits that bill and, finally, if this indie darling deserves a place in the top five of 2007.

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