This week it's Saving Face! An incredibly charming 2004 romcom directed by Alice Wu. And one of Audrey's roommates in college like reallllyyyyyy loved it. And guess what? THEY WERE RIGHT TO!

Christmas movie in summertime! It's crazy how we HAVENT brought to the pod a Tim Burton movie yet, but now we officially have. This week's episode is a cult classic. It's strange and singular, just like Edward himself, and definitely Burton's most personal film to date.

It's Season 5! The premier episode brings Amber Fares' 2015 documentary "Speed Sisters" to the podcast! This documentary follows an all female speed racing group in Palestine and the challenges they face personally and societally.

Oscars 2025! What DIDN'T happen on Hollywoods Biggest Night? Women were interrupted and ignored, famous men were platformed for unlimited amounts of time, and no one who wasn't an actor was allowed to speak! Actually yeah, that seems like a pretty good representation of the industry! Oh also there was a 10 minute interlude on the Bond franchise done by 3 artists who have a song out together. Stream it now?

Listen to see who won awards, who didn't win awards, and most importantly, who we think SHOULD'VE gotten awards! Award shows are ok if good people win :)

It just HAD to be you. And this film written by Nora Ephron just HAS to be the best romcom to ever do it? When Kari met Audrey, she constantly flirted with bringing this movie to the pod, but only when the weather was right. And now it's finally here! We chat about Billy Crystal's increasing hotness throughout the film, perfectly paced character development, this structure format being used in almost every romcom since then, the witty "New Yorkian" banter, and Harry Connick Jr. creating the quintessential soundtrack. Come have what we're having and listen to this season finale episode!

**If you live in the Chicago area, we have linked in our bio a lot of different organizations to get and stay involved in the community beyond this month. Trying to find small ways to support one another. As always, free Palestine.

It's Anne Hathaway y2k fantasy direct to tv realness on the pod this week - we watched Ella Enchanted! Based on the book of the same title by the icon Gail Carson Levine and directed by Tommy O'Haver this movie is nonstop fun. No, seriously it does not stop - wait really what is the plot? despite having a roster of pretty famous people this movie manages to look low budget - excluding the perfectly animated evil snake and 200 background actors of course. Everyone is wearing a costume straight from the Spirit Halloween and I love it! If Ella Enchanted was as important to you as it was to me growing up you'll also love the rewatch so join us as we discuss Anne Hathaway's tumultuous relationship to the public eye, girlhood, and the overarching influence of Shrek on all movies.

Ol' Jack always says...what the hell? And ol' Kari and Audrey are taking a page from Jack Burton's book and saying "who in the hell are you anyways" to this week's guest. Bringing this beloved Carpenter classic is someone who is rather beloved himself...the incredibly funny, talented, insightful, and just a big ol' sweetie - Ian Erickson! Together this triad reminisces about 80's cinema and gushes about Carpenter's esteemed practical effects (he loves his weird little guys!) These three also touch on Kim Cattrall's green eyes, Paul Erickson's notebook doodles, haulin' ass, and "punching up" this cast if they were ever to do a reboot. A little callback to Ian's old podcast for all the Punching Up heads out there?? Will it return hmm? Listen to find out!

Kari and Audrey discuss the long awaited sequel to Disney/Pixar's take on superheroes.It's Brad Bird's "Incredibles 2" This one is interesting, it has real highs and lows - some of the kids stuff, dare we say - incredible. Some of the overarching themes? Confusing and muddled. There is also the question of whether making a female lead character too strong and too competent inherently makes her story less interesting than her male counterpart. Finally, and this is so important, we attempt to fully comprehend that Edna Mode is voiced by Brad Bird himself.

Autumn is officially upon us, and what better way to celebrate than watching a movie that uses the colors yellow/orange/brown to such a degree, that you start to question if you are now a sepia loyalist? Yes, this week we are talking about arguably Wes Anderson’s best film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. What the cuss? Yeah the CUSS we are! We’re just ~different~ like that. We discuss why Audrey is Kristofferson coded / Kari is Ash coded, quote Ash every 5 minutes, and expose George Clooney’s obsession with being in heist movies. There’s a lot of attitudes going on around here, don’t let us get one and listen!

So...uh...do you guys like cheese? This week we cover Andy Fickman's 2000s iconic gender bending nonsensical romp of a film "She's the Man" And bringing it to the table is none other than the hilarious thoughtful kind beautiful intelligent bestie of the pod - Miss Elsie How! Together the trio discusses the star of the film and comedy legend Amanda Bynes but refuses to get sad about her life trajectory - and celebrate instead how much she shines in this moment. Topics also include Channing Tatum's hot bod, Channing Tatum's comedic chops, and also Channing Tatum's children's book written alongside his daughter. If you don't listen...we can finally see you for what you are ..... UG-LAY!