Not really, but they're both reeeeeeeeally good! Best Summer Ever director Michael Parks Randa and star Shannon DeVido team up for our first ever "My Favorite Movie is..." double header! Michael covers Easy Rider, featuring his all-time favorite song in its killer soundtrack, along with one of his all-time favorite performances from a young Jack Nicholson. Then, Shannon talks Best in Show, how the cast inspired her to be a comedian, and her undying love for small dogs and Eugene Levy.

The beloved cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs. The World seems to have a problematic reputation. After all, its characters...kinda suck. But that's what makes them great. Scott Niswander of the YouTube video essay channel "NerdSync" sits down with Larry to explain how the film's flawed characters and strong themes unlock a profound depth to one of cinema's most entertaining comic book romps. We also discuss how the film creates its own unique cinematic language in bringing its source materials' panels to the big screen.

Happy Halloween! Despite being made in the 70s, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has as much to say about society today, all while utilizing every tool at its disposal to make an effective horror movie. Often imitated but never duplicated, Tobe Hooper's slasher film features stunning cinematography, chilling performances, and several subtle motifs and messages, all of which are discussed in this special, spooky episode. Join Larry and his guest, comedian Christopher Michael, as they recount all of the reasons why TCM remains as chilling as ever.

This October, we're dedicating episodes of "My Favorite Movie is..." to movies that scare us, and horror and surrealist photographer Alice Guzman is scared of Lou Bloom. He may not be your traditional horror movie monster, but his sunken eyes, lanky body, and cutthroat stare provide the same effect, if not moreso. Alice joins Larry to gush over Dan Gilroy's chilling suspense-thriller Nightcrawler and Gyllenhaal's masterful performance at its center.

We broke the first rule of Fight Club. Unlikable protagonists are all the rage nowadays, but very few films understand the balance between condemning their actions while still presenting a compelling conflict. Tyler Durden shines a prime example of how to do it right. Co-host of the "Beyond the Screenplay" podcast Brian Bitner joins Larry to break down common misconceptions on Fight Club's characters, the film's unique use of CGI, and how such an iconic twist still works even decades later.

There goes Tokyo!! As the Godzilla franchise has stepped back into the spotlight, some people have complained that there's too many humans and not enough monsters. But YouTube game reviewer and well of Tokusatsu knowledge Asai Nero Tran knows that strong human characters are the key to what makes this franchise shine. From the origins of Tokusatsu to the King of the Monsters' cultural footprint, Asai's deep knowledge of the seminal 1954 kaiju classic is on full display as we dive into the grounded, nuanced drama that may surprise casual fans of the franchise.

TikTok and YouTube comedian Katie Siegel rewatches her favorite movies constantly, none more than the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, directed by Joe Wright and starring Keira Knightley. Through Katie's oddly extensive knowledge of the film's director's commentary, both her and Larry go deep into the film's production and casting to uncover the craft behind one of film's most warm and romantic period dramas.

Everybody loves Back To The Future, but there's more to Robert Zemeckis' iconic comedy than its stellar reputation. Video essayist and writer Max Marriner believes that this seminal time-travel story is all about blazing your own trails and not letting destiny define you. How does the film inspire such empowering ideas? And how does the film's exaggerated, cartoon sensibilities add to this emotional sincerity? Join host Larry Fried as he listens to Max's passionate perspective, which will have any BTTF fan rediscovering an already beloved classic.

Hello and welcome to My Favorite Movie is..., the podcast about why we love our favorite movies! Each and every week, creator and host Larry Fried sits down with a new guest for a fun and insightful conversation about their all-time favorite movie (or whatever comes closest) and why it resonates with them.

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