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Everything you need to know about the protagonist of this week's movie can be found in the Academy Award-winning title song - it's Shaft! 

Join in as we discuss pioneering director Gordon Parks, the debut of Richard Roundtree, and a surprisingly positive portrayal of a gay bartender! 

Plus: How did casting a Black man as Shaft change the narrative? What do elevator operators do all day? And, most importantly, is it true that no one understands Shaft but his woman? 

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Next week: Within Our Gates (1920) - available on YouTube courtesy of the Library of Congress!

We're looking at a romantically tumultuous wedding weekend in Malcolm D. Lee's 1999 debut, The Best Man. 

Join in as we discuss late 90s fashion, ill-advised autobiography, Terryology, teen disease romances, and TV's handling of Covid-19 (and HBO Max's Locked Down). 

Plus: Why is everyone in this movie so hot? Did Lance get married on gameday? Why would Robin accept that proposal? And is marriage really a cure to promiscuity? 

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Next week: Shaft (1971)

This week, Marc and our guest introduce Will to the world of Lifetime original movies with 2020's Pool Boy Nightmare, which is about exactly what it sounds like. 

Join in as we talk about our favorite pool scenes, the best (least bad?) performances in the movie, a terrible sound mix, an unreasonable boss, and, obviously the Dark Universe. 

Plus: Are brunettes evil? When does a pool boy become a pool man? And, most importantly of all, is Adam even hot? 

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Next week: The Best Man (1999)

It's relentless mania this week as we look at the chaotic romance between Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal in Peter Bogdanovich's 1972 hit, What's Up, Doc? 

Join in as we discuss our favorite chase sequences, suitcase hijinks, caveman music, and early appearances by Streisand and Madeline Kahn. 

Plus: Who was the basis for Hugh Simon? How did this movie permanently damage a San Francisco park? Which character does Will describe as "a Darwin Award waiting to happen"? And does love really mean never having to say you're sorry? 

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Next week: Pool Boy Nightmare (2020) - now streaming for free on Hoopla!

A new year calls for a fresh look at the romances of DreamWorks Animation - in this case the surprisingly earnest relationships of 2013's The Croods!

Join in as we discuss our favorite road trip movies, seductive puppetry, the movie's Annie Award-winning creature designs, and our inevitable Boss Baby episode. 

Plus: Why did this movie and its sequel keep getting delayed? What's up with the similarities to Early Man? And how many times can Marc talk about a "European trip" movie before he and Will realize it's called Eurotrip? 

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Next week: What's Up, Doc? (1972)

We're kicking off the new year by searching desperately through the jungle for any romance at all in Frank Marshall's 1995 adaptation of Congo. 

Join in as we discuss Michael Crichton adaptations, Stan Winston's gorilla designs, the career of writer John Patrick Shanley, and Laura Linney holding a laser. 

Plus: What's going on with these accents? What borders are they crossing? And why would the grey gorillas be scared of Amy? 

ALSO: Will and Marc's top movies of 2020! 

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Next week: The Croods (2013)

Where to watch Will and Marc's favorite movies of the year (click titles for a link):

Marc's Top Five:

5. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

4. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

3. Soul

2. Mank

1. Palm Springs

Will's Top Ten:

10. Another Round

9. Let Them All Talk

8. Emma.

7. Palm Springs

6. Wolfwalkers

5. What the Constitution Means to Me

4. Hamilton

3. Boys State

2. Da 5 Bloods

1. First Cow

We're ending the year on a light note with the 1988 comedy classic Coming to America, starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall playing a dizzying array of characters. 

Join in as we discuss sketch comedy movies, restaurant dancing, McDowell's, and, for some reason, Bonanza. 

Plus: Why is Eddie Murphy's story credit controversial? What is the source of Zamundan wealth? What's up with these wedding dresses? And why does anyone like The Polar Express? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! 

Next week: Congo (1995)

We're wrapping up this year's Christmas coverage with a look at the big man himself in what is possibly the most Tim Allen movie ever made, The Santa Clause 2. 

Join in as we look at Christmas dictators, animatronic reindeer, an incredibly Molly Shannon performance, and the ending of The Lyons Den. 

Plus: Was the previous Santa evil? Do magic units have any meaning? What happens if Santa is gay? And, most importantly, how could anyone in this universe not believe in Santa Claus?

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Next week: Coming to America (1988)

We're fulfilling a promise made three years ago on our very first Christmas episode by bringing back #FiFiFierce to discuss the 2017 Ion Channel original Christmas movie Snowmance. 

Join in as we discuss the cast's extensive Christmas movie resumes, lutefisk, lazy magazine ideas, and the uncomfortable idea of kissing a snowman. 

Plus: How old is Cole? Are all snowmen sentient? Why is Will fighting with Hoopla? And when will Fiona update her chicken tender blog? 

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Next week: The Santa Clause 2 (2002)

Our holiday coverage continues with a look at the house-swapping romance of Nancy Meyers's 2006 rom com, The Holiday, starring Jack Black, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Kate Winslet. 

Join in as we discuss comparisons to Bridget Jones, the Dustin Hoffman character, Blockbuster, and Jack Black as a romantic lead. 

Plus: Should this be two movies? What's up with Teen Choice Award categories? Why did a British punk band hate this movie? And, most importantly, did Arthur give names to HUAC? 

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Next week: Snowmance (2017) 

NOTE: In this episode Will mixes up Netflix's Holidate with Dash and Lily, because he has not bothered to watch either one.