Let’s forget all about inauguration day (since this comes out on January 20th, 2025) by focusing on someone who truly matters, the legendary comedic mind of Elaine May, pioneer of improv sketch comedy and so much more! We focus on all four of her directorial films and sing the praises of nearly all of them. Yes, that MAY include her last feature from 1987 that does not deserve the reputation or the critical bashing that it received upon its release.

Thank you so much to Sharon for being a delightful returning guest and nerding out with me for two hours, especially about a new all-time favorite film of mine which just happens to be Elaine May’s debut feature.

00:00 - 05:16 - Intro.

05:17 - 45:30 - May’s History / A New Leaf.

45:31 - 01:26:58 - The Heartbreak Kid / Mikey & Nicky.

01:26:59 - 02:03:28 - Ishtar / Outro.

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