Where Do I Know Them From?

What is a film podcast without a Wes Anderson movie? This week Alexandra and Elizabeth spark a bitter rivalry as they discuss Wes Anderson's 2014 movie, Grand Budapest Hotel.  We discuss the film's color theory, the postmodern narrative, and, of course the raw animal magnetism of Ralph Feinnes. This week's episode will leave you questioning everything you once knew about colors, fascism, and the power of pastry. 

CW: fascism, murder, racism, war, animal abuse, homophobia 

In this episode Elizabeth and Alexandra bravely set out on a heroic adventure by watching Justin and the Knights of Valor. This 2013 movie has everything an animated movie could need, and none of it executed well. You never thought this podcast would have so many uninterrupted minutes of us discussing the animation of a mans hips, and yet, here we are. We test our speed and agility as we talk so so fast and discuss this heroic failure of a film, in order to arrive safely in the warm ocean of Rupert Everett's voice. 

CW: none this movie just bad 

Maybe our heaviest episode, this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? covers How I Live Now. The 2013 movie continues our theme of dystopian YA as we unpack the trauma of our two main characters so that they don't have to. Featuring the Crown Jewels of England, Tom Holland and George MacKay, we'd surely have preferred a more uplifting movie. This episode provokes us to think about deep topics such as nuclear war, government conspiracy, childhood trauma, and most importantly "if there is a nuclear apocalypse, is it ok to date your cousin?" 

CW: incest, rape, murder, apocalypse, genocide, disordered eating, mental illness, suicide, violence in general 

Finally, gentle audience, we have entered Saoirse Ronan's long awaited paranormal romance era. In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? we discuss the 2013 film The Host, a true pinnacle of the genre. This film has it all-- body-snatching aliens, Diane Krueger, and most importantly a love triangle involving two white men who look exactly the same. 

CW: death, suicide, possession, sexual assault 

In episode 10 of Where Do I Know Them From? Elizabeth and Alexandra discuss the 2012 movie, Byzantium, which follows two lady vampires on the run. We take a look at the performances of some of our favorite "made-to-play-a-vampire" actors, including Saoirse Ronan, as we enter her paranormal romance era. This episode will undoubtedly leave you with more questions than it answers and soon your Google search history will consist of searches like "why can Sam Riley only play sad Victorian nice guys" and "what does 'yonic imagery' mean?"  

CW: rape, murder/death, sex work 

In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From, we discuss the 2011 film Violet & Daisy, and the appearance of James Gandolfini in Saoirse Ronan's filmography that no one saw coming. We dive deep into questions about portrayals of girlhood and the lives of hired killers in a search to discover the secrets that lie behind Alexis Bledel's bangs. The lesson? Make sure you bring enough bullets to your job, and maybe don't try and kill people with your eyes closed.  

CW: death, suicide

Elizabeth and Alexandra discuss Saoirse Ronan's 2011 movie Hanna. We tackle the hard questions like "who let Joe Wright direct an action movie?" and "can you even be a good spy if you have never had a regular human conversation?" Most importantly, this episode will leave you questioning everything you once knew about childhood fairytales and Tom Hollander's ability to pull off the color yellow. CW: death and abortion

In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From?, we tackle a true behemoth of a film, Saoirse Ronan's only movie from 2010, The Way Back. Every step of the way we battle against not knowing the characters' or actors' names and come out triumphant. The conclusion? Colin Farrell ate a bug and it's all we can think about.

CW: Death

...and it it's Stanley Tucci's character in The Lovely Bones.

In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? we talk about Saoirse Ronan's only movie from 2009, The Lovely Bones.

Please note we are not accusing Stanley Tucci of any actual crimes, just his character in the movie.

CW: Pedophilia, Rape, Murder, Alcoholism

In this episode of Where Do I Know Them From? we talk about Saoirse Ronan's only movie from 2008, The City of Ember.

CW: Death