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- Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2000 WB Comedy, Drama tv series "Gilmore Girls" starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 2/03 at 9pm EST
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1 hr 17 min - Get Santa (2014)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2014 Holiday Comedy "Get Santa" starring Jim Broadbent and introducing Kit Connor. We will return in 2023 with new episodes. Stay tuned
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1 hr 11 min - Miracle On 34th Street (1947)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1947 Comedy, Drama "Miracle On 34th Street" Holiday Classic starring Maureen O'Hara and Natalie Wood. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 12/16 @9pm EST
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1 hr 27 min - Home for The Holidays (1995)
DJ, Toppie & guest Matt Burlingame discuss the trivia behind the 1995 Comedy, Drama "Home for The Holidays" starring Holly Hunter and Anne Bancroft. A Jodie Foster film. Learn more about Matt's stories at http://justkisstheguy.com Join us again Live on Univoz Fri 12/04 at 9pm Eastern
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1 hr 14 min - The World According to Garp (1982)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1982 Drama, Comedy "The World According
to Garp" starring Robin Williams and Glenn Close. Based upon a novel by John Irving.Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 11/18 at 9pm Eastern.Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 6 min - Swan Song (2021)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2021 LGBTQ Drama "Swan Song" starring
Udo Kier and Jennifer Coolidge. A Todd Stephens film. Join us again Live on UniVozFri Nov 4Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 8 min - How To Make An American Quilt (1995)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1995 Drama, Romance "How To Make An American Quilt" starring Winona Ryder and Ellen Burstyn. This episode is dedicated in memory of
Ms. Carla Butler. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 10/21 @9pm EDTMs. Butler's obituary https://www.the-leader.com/obituaries/p0214661
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1 hr 12 min - Two of A Kind (1983)
In our SEASON FIVE PREMIERE DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1983 Romantic Comedy "Two of A Kind" starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 10/7 @9pm EDT.
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1 hr 12 min - The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)
DJ, Toppie & guest Billy discuss the trivia behind the 1981 Comedy, Sci-Fi film "The Incredible Shrinking Woman" starring Lily Tomlin and Charles Grodin. Our Season Finale. We will return in Mid September. Also: a preview of a new UniVoz show: "Queer & Far"
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1 hr 5 min - Charade (1963)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1963 Comedy, Mystery "Charade" starring Cary Grant & Audrey Hepburn. Join us Live for our Season Finale Fri 8/15 at 9pm EDT before Summer Hiatus http://matineeminutiae.com
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About Matinee Minutiae
From the publisher's feed
## **Matinee Minutiae: The Cinema Deep-Dive for True Movie Nerds**
Ever found yourself ignoring the plot of a movie because you were too busy wondering why that one character actor looks so familiar? Or maybe you've paused a film just to look up the exact month it was released to see if it coincided with a forgotten snack food launch?
If you live for the "Wait, was that...?" moments, **Matinee Minutiae** is the podcast you’ve been searching for.
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### **What is Matinee Minutiae?**
Hosted by **DJ Starsage** and **Matt Burlingame**, this isn't just another "two guys talking about movies" show. *Matinee Minutiae* is a deep-dive expedition into the DNA of film history. While other shows give you a 20-minute recap of the plot, we spend nearly two hours unearthing the trivia, the casting "what-ifs," and the cultural landscape that surrounded your favorite films.
From 90s conspiracy thrillers like *The Net* to 80s creature features like *Invaders from Mars*, we treat every film—whether it's a blockbuster or a "forgotten" TV movie—with the scholarly respect and obsessive curiosity it deserves.
### **Why Should You Listen?**
* **Beyond the Screen:** We don’t just talk about the movie; we talk about the *year*. Every episode is a time capsule, exploring the world as it was when the film hit theaters (or TV screens).
* **The Deepest Dives:** Have you ever wanted to know the connection between Natalie Wood and the studio system in 1965? Or the specific career trajectory of character actors from 1978's *Foul Play*? We do the homework so you don’t have to.
* **A "No-Snob" Zone:** We love *The Divine Ms. M* just as much as we love obscure sci-fi and 70s detective wonders. If it’s cinema, it’s worth our minutiae.
* **Community-Driven:** Our listeners are as obsessed as we are. Whether it's discussing the legacy of Elvira or debating the best 1980s Halloween candy, the conversation extends far beyond the microphone.
### **The Matinee Experience**
Imagine sitting down with two friends who know *everything* about the movie you just watched—and they aren't just telling you if it was good or bad. They’re telling you why that specific director was chosen, which roles were turned down by Hollywood legends, and what the critics were actually saying at the time.
**Matinee Minutiae** is the ultimate companion for the cinephile who knows that the most interesting things about a movie often happen when the camera isn't rolling.
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### **How to Join the Conversation**
With over 8 seasons and nearly 170 episodes of trivia-packed content, there is a massive library waiting for you.
* **Website:** matineeminutiae.com
* **Email:** [email protected]
* **Find us on:** Apple Podcasts, BlueSky, Odysee, and wherever you get your audio deep-dives.
> *"The Matinee Minutiae Podcast is one of the rare gems you're always looking for but can never seem to find. Stop reading this and hit play already!"* — **A Long-time Listener**
**Ready to obsess over the details? We’ll see you at the matinee.**