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Do you hear that sound? That slurping camel moan of a whisper? That’s your warning to take cover because this episode we’re getting twisted up in Twister (1996). For our second installment of Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month, we’re joined by Clarissa and Kourtney from 30, Dirty & Dying to revisit the millennial film that made us all want to become storm chasers (or at least two of us). And with a cast that includes sexy Bill Paxton, sexy Helen Hunt, and sexy tornadoes, we’re in for a wild time. So come along for the ride as we unpack dumb dads, hamburger meat, and ASMR.

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Resources

https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/movies/2020/5/7/21249788/twister-special-effects-history-tornado-cgi

https://collider.com/twister-movie-true-story/

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Spring may finally be here but let’s be real — it’s not always sunshine and rainbows out there. Because when the weather unexpectedly turns it can get shall we say…disastrous. That’s why this April we’re focused on all things natural disaster movies for Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month. And we’re kicking off our series with the mother of the genre herself The Poseidon Adventure (1972). Joining us this episode are Frankie and Scott from Shoot the Flick to help us navigate hell upside down. After a rogue wave capsizes their cruise ship, a star-studded cast of survivors must band together on New Year’s Eve to battle rising water, topsy-turvy rooms, and hot steam.

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Resources

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/12/13/poseidon-adventure-50-how-disaster-film-classic-upended-genre/10868243002/

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Can you feel the Kenergy? The Oscars and Ryan Gosling’s pink-tastic performance might be over, but we still have some unfinished business here at Why the Flick? So this episode, we’re completing the Barbenheimer phenomenon by talking all things Barbie (2023) with Jessica from Get Your Binge On. Leave it to Greta Gerwig to take a basic Barbie doll story and turn it into something truly poetic. We get into our personal love for Barbie, how the soundtrack came together, and all the details behind Barbie Land. Plus, we debate the many interpretations of Greta’s genius, including feminism and patriarchy, coming of age, and Biblical metaphors.

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Resources

https://time.com/6291930/barbie-soundtrack-mark-ronson-interview/

https://ew.com/billie-eilish-finneas-barbie-what-was-i-made-for-interview-8415767

https://mashable.com/article/barbie-movie-all-the-discontinued-barbies-explained

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https://medium.com/@musingsofmj/barbie-an-introduction-to-feminism-patriarchy-and-gender-wars-9eab1286accb 

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We're baaaack! That's right, Why the Flick? is officially returning with new episodes, but that's not all. This year, we're expanding our WTF family and introducing former guests Alex and Danielle as regular co-hosts! And with the Oscars right around the corner, we knew we had to kick off our season 4 premiere with *THE* definitive survival movie — Society of the Snow (2023). You might think you know the story of the 1972 Uruguayan rugby team that crashed in the Andes Mountains, but chances are you don't know everything. We talk about director J. A. Bayona's authentic retelling of the tragic miracle and what sets this one apart from other depictions. We also get into the narration choice, the cannibalism controversy, and the underlying goodness of humanity.

Resources

https://time.com/6551709/society-of-the-snow-true-story-netflix/

https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a46265135/society-of-the-snow-true-story/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/j-a-bayona-on-making-society-of-the-snow-1235778205/

https://screenrant.com/society-snow-cannibalism-legal-moral-debate-explained/

Last Podcast on the Left:

Episode 557: Survival in the Andes Part I - Stayin' Alive

Episode 558: Survival in the Andes Part II - Buried Alive

Episode 559: Survival in the Andes Part III - Still Alive

You're Wrong About:

Flight 571: Survival in the Andes with Blair Braverman

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If you thought Christmas was over, think again because we’ve got one last present under the tree for you here at Why the Flick? Closing out the last movie in our holiday series lineup and our season 3 finale is Violent Night (2022) with friend of the pod Elizabeth. In the history of cinema Santas, several icons stand out — Tim Allen, Richard Attenborough, Kurt Russel. And thanks to this banger, David Harbour is the newest (and possibly best) addition to that list. Who knew the thing we needed most was a cynical, tatted, Norse warrior Santa Claus? We talk about all the Christmas movie references (Die Hard included), the violence (obviously), and an upcoming sequel (yes please).

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https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/violent-night-was-an-idea-just-stupid-enough-to-exist.html#

https://movieweb.com/violent-night-2-update-david-harbour/

https://collider.com/violent-night-santa-claus-historically-accurate/

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‘Tis the season and we’re kicking off our Christmas series with a bang. When it comes to holiday flicks, none may be more unhinged or millennial-centric than Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). This episode, we knew we had to bring back John and Georgia from Comfort Films Podcast to unwrap this peak comfort movie. We talk about our watch experience as adults and realizing that the Grinch is actually so relatable. Honestly, who among us hasn’t just eaten because we’re bored or needs help because we’re *~feeling~*. Hear us get into Carrey’s brutal but beautiful transformation, all the necessary plot additions, and commentary on Christmas commercialism. Oh and how we need Anthony Hopkins to narrate all our bedtime stories.

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https://screenrant.com/grinch-stole-christmas-movie-jim-carrey-behind-scenes/

https://collider.com/jim-carrey-the-grinch-cia/

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/hear-us-out-ron-howards-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-is-a-modern-holiday-classic/

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-jim-carey-adult-film.html/

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If you’re having a rough day, chances are it’s probably not as bad as this guy’s. Because when you’re dealing with a failing music career, a nightmare-fueled road trip, and chasing a cat all over New York City, how much worse can it actually get? This episode, we’re joined by Kyle from I Know Movies and You Don’t to go on a modern-day odyssey with Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). We talk about the ups and mostly downs of this Coen Brothers’ slice-of-life movie, including Llewyn’s bad luck, real-life inspiration, and '60s folk music. Plus we unravel the film’s themes of depression and grief, along with all the many cat interpretations.

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https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/meet-the-folk-singer-who-inspired-inside-llewyn-davis-243730/

https://slate.com/culture/2013/12/llewyn-davis-real-person-true-story-behind-coen-brothers-movie-with-oscar-isaac-justin-timberlake-video.html

https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/culture/inside-llewyn-davis-isnt-about-failure-its-about-depression-127166/

https://www.vulture.com/2013/12/ulysses-cat-inside-llewyn-davis-trainer.html

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The perfect Thanksgiving movie doesn’t exis… Actually, never mind. We didn’t intend for Waitress (2007) to be turkey day-themed but when you have a movie centered around one of the most iconic holiday desserts the vibes are clear. This episode, we’re bringing on Danielle from No More Late Fees to talk about this indie darling. Hear us unpack all the deep layers of Adrienne Shelly’s last film before her passing, including motherhood, domestic violence, infidelity, and female friendships. We also gush over our shared love for Keri Russell, astrological charts, and obviously all the pies.

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https://pave-uw.tumblr.com/post/12253758252/a-reaction-to-the-film-waitress-and-its/amp

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Happy Halloween! The spookiest time of the year is coming to a close so for the last flick in our horror series we knew we had to pick something extra special and extra unhinged. This episode, we’re shouting yay go gay and giving the finger Judy Greer-style with the werewolf comedy Cursed (2005). Joining our pack to cover this beautiful, hot mess are Chelsea, Monica, and Sydney from Spooky Tuesday. This might not be the genre-redefining moment Wes Craven intended, but there’s still so much to love. We take a deep dive into the literal production hell everyone went through in making this movie, including the original script, casting changes, bad CGI, and conspiracies surrounding the lost tapes. Plus, we explore werewolf lore, Jimmy and Bo’s will they/won’t they, and a seemingly R-rated version that exists courtesy of Pluto TV.

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When it comes to horror franchises, few have been able to withstand the test of time. So this episode, we’re going back to the one that elevated slashers to what we know and love today: Halloween (1978). Joining us to continue our spooky series and discuss John Carpenter’s classic are Abby and Caitlin from The Ride Home Podcast. This movie is famous for giving us so many icons — the birth of Michael Myers, a chilling score, Jamie Lee Curtis’ scream queen fame. We talk about it all plus fun facts behind the scenes and the history of the franchise. We also debate the sex of it all, our favorite kills, and what makes Myers so scary.

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https://screenrant.com/halloween-1978-movie-expensive-shots-small-budget-explained/

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https://movieweb.com/jamie-lee-curtis-scream-queen/

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/whats-beneath-michael-myers-mask/

https://screenrant.com/halloween-michael-myers-human-supernatural-immortal-explained

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