Depp Impact

Jenna is joined by singer, actor, and superstar Camille Young (@cahppymeal) to go back to where it all started.... down on (21) Jump Street! Camille watched most of the 80's classic 21 Jump Street. Jenna was a slacker and only got through the middle of season 2, so Camille caught her up. Camille's mom asserts this is "Johnny Depp at his best." Camille and Jenna kind of agree? They determine 21 Jump Street is Degrassi meets Law and Order, the movie is just not their style, and they just don't make gritty teeny bopper cop shows like they used to.

Organizations mentioned in this podcast:

Textured Heir: @texturedheir

Textured Heir podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-it-hold-up/id1529217138

Camille's social media: @cahappymeal

Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/

Jenna's social media: @lessthanamuffin

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Jenna is joined by marketing manager and producer of Theatre Contra, Bryant Edwards to talk Secret Window! The movie I always type up as Secret Garden. They aren't the same! But also kind of the same? They discuss 2004 movie twists, Johnny Depp's luscious hair, and comfy robes. They also discuss how meh this movie is, David Koepp's uneven filmography, and Bryant's a big fan of the insurance lady who appears in one scene.

Organizations mentioned in this episode:

The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Theatre Contra: https://www.theatrecontra.com/

Bryant's instagram: @breadwards112

Jenna's social media: @lessthanamuffin

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Jenna is joined by actor, photographer, and host of the podcast Movie Movie Film Film, Terrill Braswell (@zzzmooch) to talk the 1999 Tim Burton classic, Sleepy Hollow! They discuss the intersection between science and the supernatural, Terrill's love of Christina Ricci, and the women of Sleepy Hollow. They explore how this feels like a PG-13 film, Miranda Witcherson, and the intersection between Jason Vorheese and the Headless Horseman. But the real question remains: Does Tim Burton know any black people?

Organizations mentioned in this podcast:

Terrill's social media: @zzzmooch

Movie Movie Film Film:

https://twitter.com/MovieFilmPod

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The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Jenna's social media: @lessthanamuffin

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Jenna is joined by the supremely talented, Broadway bound, Pocket Universe Artistic Director, Alyssa May Gold (@heylyssamay)!! Jenna and Alyssa talk about how much they love Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and how Jack Sparrow inspired them to chase roles that aren't damsels in distress. Alyssa tracks Elizabeth Swann's hair over the course of the film, they celebrate how good Jack Sparrow's wordless introduction is, and they root for a world where Zoe Saldana gets her own Pirate movie. They rise above technical difficulties and Jenna gives Alyssa a fool's mission....to summarize a 2 hour and 45 minute EPIC in 10 minutes. 

Organizations mentioned in this podcast:

Pocket Universe: https://www.pocket-universe.com/

The Loveland Foundation: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

Alyssa's website: https://www.alyssamaygold.com/

The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Alyssa's social media: @heylyssamay

Jenna's social media: @lessthanamuffin

Pocket Universe on social media: @universepocket

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Jenna is joined by poet, arts administrator, and star, Mariah Ghant (@emgeewillikers)! They talk Heath Ledger's legacy and the weirdness that is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.  They investigate Terry Gilliam's obsession with perfect femininity, the beauty of this film's art direction, and how Tom Waits is actually probably the Devil. In a good way! While not considered a "Johnny Depp film", we talk Johnny's 10 minute contribution to this film and the gift of life Depp (as well as Jude Law and Colin Farrell) gave to this film, in spite of the tragic death of its star.

Organizations Mentioned in this Podcast:

The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/

Mariah's poetry instagram: @mariah.g.poetry

Mariah's personal instagram: @emgeewillikers

Jenna's instagram: @lessthanamuffin

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Jenna is joined by sketch comedian and grad school applicant, Jacquie Baker (jacquiebaker.com/) to talk Benny and Joon! They discuss 90's trends, dancing bread, and who gets to speak for people deemed "mentally unfit" by their own caregivers. A new rating scale is created, the "Greasy Fingers", inspired by Guy Fieri and the culinary innovation on display in this film.

Organizations mentioned in this podcast:

The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Anna Crusis Women's Choir: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaCrusisChoir/

The Incredible Shrinking Matt and Jacquie: https://www.incredibleshrinkingmattandjacquie.com/

The Flat Earth: https://www.facebook.com/theflatearthsketch/

The Incredible Dreamz: https://www.facebook.com/2incredible2dreamz

Jacquie's social media: @bakerjacquie

Jenna's social media: @lessthanamuffin

Jenna is joined by Philly actor, writer, artist, and storyteller Hank Curry (@hankcurryactor) to talk *a lot* about Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas! They discuss the brilliance of Benicio del Toro, why Jenna loves Las Vegas, clowns in cinema, and the death of the American dream. Hank had never seen the movie before and watch it TWICE to get in the DVD commentary. Jenna had that Ralph Steadman poster everybody had in college (you know the one) on her wall for years.

Organizations mentioned in this podcast:

The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Wearing a damn mask.

Hank's website: hankcurryactor.com

Jenna's website: jennakuerzi.com

Jenna is joined by Theatre Philadelphia's programs assistant, playwright, hard worker, and lovely human being, James Haro (@jamdanharo)! They discuss the sweet, sweet, very sweet movie Chocolat. Jenna dishes on how it's actually kinda nice to see a diabetic in a film just living their life and James discovers just how much plot is in this seemingly simple movie. They talk about how early 2000 films were filled with sssseeeeexxxxx, about how you should wear a damn mask and how Juliette Binoche is Juliette Binoche.

Organizations mentioned:

Wearing a damn mask.

The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Theatre Philadelphia Emergency Relief Fund: TheatrePhiladelphia.org

PHL Immigrant COVID Relief Fund: https://www.sanctuaryphiladelphia.org/

James on twitter and instagram: @jamdanharo

Jenna on twitter and instagram: @lessthanamuffin

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Jenna is joined by college friend, devising artist, and My Gay Agenda podcast co-host, CJ Higgins (https://cjhigginstheatre.com) to talk about Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. They talk about how Tim Burton doesn't know any people of color, how it feels to be deemed "experts" on the 2019 Cats movie and Johnny Depp, and actually get into some hot takes about binary thinking and why Mr. Depp and Amber Heard suck.

Organizations Mentioned in this episode:

The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

The Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/

My Gay Agenda Podcast: https://www.mygayagendapodcast.com/

CJ's instagram: @cjhigginstheatre

Jenna's instagram: @lessthanamuffin

www.jennakuerzi.com

Jenna is joined by Philadelphia and New York critic, Cameron Kelsall (@CameronPKelsall on twitter) ! Shifting gears a little bit, they talk about a lesser known Depp title... Sally Potter's The Man Who Cried. They discuss slow motion hair flips, art house sensuality, Christina Ricci's eyes, and the movie's star: a majestic white horse. Because of this film, this is now a Cate Blanchett podcast.

Organizations Mentioned:

Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/

Broad Street Ministry: https://www.broadstreetministry.org/

Black Trans Travel Fund: https://www.blacktranstravelfund.com/

The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/

Reclining Standards: https://recliningstandards.com/

Cameron's Instagram: @ckelsall