Look Hughes Talking

Jeff Galante is this week's guest when we watch Beethoven (Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Stanley Tucci, Oliver Platt, David Duchovny, Patricia Heaton) a movie that John Hughes was so proud of, he wrote it under the pen name Edmond Dantes. We talk dog destruction, being bullied, invasive thermometers, and omniscient canines. Anthony shares an odd dream, and Tim and Jeff try to break down the thought process of the film's ammunition manufacturers. We suffer a slight microphone mishap in the last ten minutes of the show. We're sorry. But we push through the crap, just like John Hughes did throughout most of the 90s and 2000s.     

This week we mess up the order, and watch Dennis the Menace (Lea Thompson, Walter Matthau, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Plowright, Mason Gamble, Robert Stanton). The guys debate bathing etiquette while babysitting, Darren exposes his backside, and Anthony recently watched The Babadook. Honarable mentions to Gilligan's Island, Leave it to Beaver, and Dobie Gillis. Dave Navarro's hit SPIKE TV show, Ink Master, is mentioned, and the show wraps with a heated E.T. discussion. Are those welcoming aliens at the end of E.T. his parents, botanists, or parent botanists? You decide! Damage to your nether regions is unavoidable. 

We forgo the Hughes this week to watch The Phantom Menace with someone that doesn't care about Star Wars as dearly as we do, Claire Stanton. Holy crap, turn up the volume, because Richard makes an appearance. We rundown the movie, Claire thinks there's something fishy about that Palpatine guy, and Watto impressions get a lot of play. Opinions on podracing and E.T. divide the gang, but get overshadowed by prequel disappointment. It's not all bad though! The guys give mad respect to George Lucas, and talk about how optimistic they are about the upcoming, J.J. Abrams helmed trilogy. Claire finds fault with Queen Amidala's disguise, and everyone misses Darth Vader. To close, we go around the table and speak about Star Wars, from the heart.        

This week, we watch Curly Sue (Jim Belushi, Alisan Porter, Kelly Lynch, John Getz, Fred Thompson, Steve Carell) with the very funny Jasmine Elist. Tim straps on his overalls for a show that  begins with disparaging comments about a 10 year old, ends with disparaging comments about a 10 year old, and is filled with disparaging comments about said 10 year old. Jasmine is mesmerized by one man, a hand, and a crack, plus she tells the guys the secret song she sings to herself at night. A review is read, and the show ends with an odd connection between Alisan Porter and Adam Lambert. Get well soon, Darren Hayes! 

You've been asking for it, and after months of deliberation, we've decided to give it to you. Darren Hayes hosts the show! Our fearless leader takes us through Dutch (Ed O'Neill, Ethan Embry, JoBeth Williams, Christopher McDonald, EG Daily), and develops another crush on the films' star. The guys talk about going to London, visiting a variety of friendly orifices, and Tim's curse when he handles himself. Darren shares some of the "pranks" he developed as a miscreant youth, and everyone stereotypes male flautists. Finally, the guys talk about the future of the show, and what you can look forward to.

The guys wrap up their Career Opportunities (John Hughes, Jennifer Connelly, Frank Whaley, Dermot Mulroney, John Candy) conversation with Chris Laxamana (host of Carolla Digital's Resume) and acclaimed audio engineer, Trevor Yasuda (Lana Del Rey, The Great Gatsby). Everyone struggles to find something they like about the movie and Chris brings up the unnecessary pressure put on charitable baseball players. Darren and Anthony disagree about the Freudian undertones behind a key scene involving a coin opertated rocking horse. And Despite Darren's hostility towards Anthony, the gang agrees with Trevor; they are all Mr. Hayes' humble Savage Gardeners. Jennifer Connelly continues to be respected. 

The guys sit down to watch extended Target commercial, Career Opportunities (Jennifer Connelly, Frank Whaley, John Candy, Dermot Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney) with sound guru Trevor Yasuda and host of Carolla Digital's Resume, Chris Laxamana. Right off the bat (puns!) Chris and Trevor explain the wonders of their high stakes fantasy baseball league to Darren. Chris, Anthony and Trevor talk about some of their early jobs, and Part 1 ends with an odd combination of foodstuffs. Jennifer Connelly is treated like a lady.  

John Hughes' holiday classic Home Alone (Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern,) is this week's subject, when the guys are joined by Stephanie Altholz. Anthony and Stephanie are pitted against each other in a half-assed Chicago-Off. Darren shares a traumatic childhood experience involving a toliet and his sister, Anthony can't get out of the hallway, and Tim regales a charming story about an aquaintance shitting the bed. Everyone heaps praise on Catherine O'hara and John Candy for their performances, and Darren reads an article about the abuse suffered by the Wet Bandits. 

We're closed for business! After 20 something weeks in a row we decided to rest up for the long haul. But don't worry, we'll be back next week with Home Alone Part 2. Thanks again for listening, folks. We love and appreciate you. Here's some Debarge.  

Christmas continues, when the guys sit down to talk about Home Alone before they watch it. Darren asks the question, "Macaulay Culkin: Good Actor or Adorable Kid?" Anthony sporadically updates everyone on the Oscar winners from last week, and joins Tim in criticising John Hughes' imagination when it comes to naming his characters. Darren tells a story about sleep walking, and the boys give out a few awards of their own. Some winners may surprise you.