So I Married a Cinephile

Is Grease still "the word?" Ben & Megan are about to find out! For the season 5 finale, they've invited 5 amazing guests from the Thicket & Thistle podcast to help them get Back to School and find their very own Cool Rider as they discuss 1982's red-headed step-cousin of movie musicals, 'Grease 2,' starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Christopher McDonald, and Didi Conn! This episode is crazier than a Talent Show Luau Graduation weekend! They'll talk their favorite songs (they're all about sex), best scenes, Motorcycle Heaven, the Grease franchise (it's real!), and the purpose of above-ground bomb shelters. One things for sure: They're gonna Score Tonight! Thank you for your support through this amazing season. You can continue to support us by becoming a subscriber to SIMAC via Patreon! www.patreon.com/simacpodcast

And the winner is.....YOU! On a very special episode of SIMAC, Ben & Megan (and producer Molly) celebrate Hollywood's most sacred of nights by reviewing one of the best foreign films to grace the 2000 Academy Awards, Ang Lee's 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' starring Chou Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, and Zhang Ziyi! They're also changing up the format this week for an all-access pass to Oscar Trivia! So grab that gown and put a shine on those shoes and let's walk that red carpet together! You can help support all of the wonderful artists who make this podcast a reality by supporting us at www.patreon.com/simacpodcast

Ben & Megan (and producer Molly) are joined by NYC artists Sarah White and Max Henry as they open the Pandora's Box that is Tim Burton's mind in the 1988 comedy classic, 'Beetlejuice,' starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, and Catherine O'Hara! The SIMAC gang deep dive into the films' affect on pop culture, Broadway, and what specifically makes this movie legendary, including, of course, a career-defining turn from the Batman himself! This episode about the 'Ghost with the Most' is not to be missed! You can help support all of the artists who make this podcast possible by becoming one of our supporters on Patreon! www.patreon.com/simacpodcast

Surfs up, brah! This week, Ben & Megan (and producer Molly) welcome special guests Mia Allen & Chris Eadicicco from Alight Films to discuss the classic action heist bonanza that is 1991's 'Point Break' starring Keanu Reeves and the late, great, always moist Patrick Swayze. Thankfully, Chris is an expert when it comes to all things PB, and will help the SIMAC pod understand just what exactly this movie is all about. Why are there bank robbing surfers? (cuz) Is Johnny Utah in love with Bodhi? (yes) Is Bodhi a cult leader? (yes) Why is this not called 'The Cowabunga Crooks?' They'll ride this enlightened wave all the way to it's ultimately confusing and unsatisfying conclusion. Radical! Support the artists that make this podcast possible by becoming a supporter at patreon.com/simacpodcast. 

It's just another day of sun for Ben, Megan, producer Molly, and special guest Stafford Jones from the 'Tipsy by 12' podcast as they collectively get their fix of Vitamin D from 2016's 'La La Land', directed by Damien Chazelle, and starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone! Set in modern-day Los Angeles but dressed in 1950's threads, Sebastian and Mia are both artists searching for someone in the crowd, hoping to find a city of stars on a lovely night. Will Mia learn to do the audition confi-dance while Sebastian tries to single-handedly save Jazz as we know it? More importantly, will they break-in to the Griffith Observatory and levitate? Anything is possible for these fools who dream! You can help support the artists that make this podcast a reality by subscribing to us at patreon.com/simacpodcast! Get early access to episodes, exclusive SIMAC swag, video recordings, and more!

This week, Ben & Megan (and producer Molly) slow things down a bit as they discuss their thoughts on the groundbreaking film 'Moonlight', starring Mahershala Ali and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney. In their collective first ever viewing of the film, they discuss the themes and arcs that spoke to them most, the craft it took to tell this powerful story, why "Old Kevin" was literally booed by Molly, and most importantly, how they are each changed as individuals after having experienced this masterpiece. Holding a Metacritic score of 99 and winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor (Ali), this episode, and this film, are not to be missed. Please consider supporting the artists that make this podcast possible by finding us on Patreon at patreon.com/simacpodcast.

This week, Ben, Megan, producer Molly, and their VERY special guests Tom McGovern and Talia Suskauer don their dustiest fedoras, spin their six-shooters, and oil-up their bullwhips as they set out in a race for the Ark of the Covenant against Adolf Hitler's Nazis in the classic action/adventure film 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, and directed by Steven Spielberg! Join them as they discuss their favorite scenes, set pieces, stunts, and also ask the important questions, like: Why is the Ark full of Jesus lasers? Does this movie NEED Indiana Jones? If you eat a fly during a take, should you be given an honorary Academy Award? How long could YOU hold on to the bottom of a moving truck? Be sure to find us on Patreon for exclusive content, video recordings, and SIMAC swag! patreon.com/simacpodcast

"Go, Tootsie, Go!" Join Ben, Megan, producer Molly, and special guest Patrick Oliver Jones from the 'Why I'll Never Make It' podcast as they get SUPER meta in their review of 1982's 'Tootsie' starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, and Bill Murray. As theatre folks living in a Covid-19 world, they'll discuss the pros and cons of doing whatever it takes to land a job, the ins and outs of the industry, why reputation and resilience go a long way, plus share some of their most memorable audition stories. You can help support all of the artists that make this podcast possible by becoming a Patreon subscriber! Find us at patreon.com/simacpodcast to learn more. Enjoy the show!

"Your move, creep!" This week, Ben & Megan (and producer Molly!) are joined by LA-based acting/writing/producing/comedian-ing power couple, Jake & Katie Michels! Together, they'll practice their best robot moves while they deep-dive into Paul Veerhoeven's 1987 action film, 'RoboCop', starring Peter Weller and Kurtwood Smith! They collectively dismantle this bucket of bolts one piece at a time, asking each other the really important questions this movie provokes, like: At what point does violence become comedy? Are digital hand grenades a thing?  Why is everyone constantly clapping? What's this toxic waste container doing at a steel mill? Will they or won't they buy THAT for a dollar?! Tune-in to find out! You can help support all of the artists that make this podcast possible by becoming a Patreon subscriber! Find us at patreon.com/simacpodcast to learn more. "Thank you for your cooperation. Goodnight!"

This week, Ben & Megan (and producer Molly!) are joined by special guests Conner and Dylan from 'The Drama Podcast' to discuss their MANY collective thoughts on Netflix's 'The Prom!' They'll discuss the 3 C's: Corden, casting, and controversies. They'll ask the important questions, like: Why is Emma always smiling? Can union members join non-union tours? Why is Tracey Ullman here? Can we please give Nicole Kidman something to do? Does having a Drama Desk Award get you a discounted room at the airport Howard Johnson? Can Meryl Streep TRULY sing? Remember shopping malls? They're gonna get into it! Special thanks to our Patreon supporters! You too can support us by going to patreon.com/simacpodcast for EXCLUSIVE videos of podcast recordings, SIMAC merchandise, and a whole lot more! Like, review, share, and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Break a leg!