You Had Me At Hell No

Happy Hannukah! This episode is about Menorah in the Middle. Mel talks about being Jewish in the diaspora and Ally's dog gives his input. As always, we love Danny DeVito! Happy Holidays to all!

This episode is all about The Saint, starring Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue. Mel talks about Russia, Ally has a knife, and both talk about the effect Attack of the Clones had on their burgeoning sexualities. Plus, we want to know: which Val Kilmer would you pick?

This week we conclude Spooky Romance Month with Addams Family Values from 1993. The gals discuss the dichotomy of Krumholtz girls in the 90s, Ally remembers all the words to the Addams Family theme song, and Mel reveals that her dad is a secret nerd and doesn’t understand how she got so weird. Sam Raimi’s Spiderman becomes a conversation topic, too. Spooky!

This episode we’re kicking off Spooky Romance Month with 1983’s The Hunger. Are we kicking it off right before Halloween? Yes, because time is an illusion. Listen as the team tries to figure out the rules of vampirism, swoons over French speaking actors, and says “Catherine Deneuve” as if it’s a prayer! (Seriously, we said “Catherine Deneuve” A LOT.)

Step Up to the Pod, because we’re talking about 2006’s Step Up! There’s a shout out to one of Ally’s cousins, Mel brings her dance training to the table, and we finally discuss the phenomenon of Channing Tatum. So many questions: Is Channing Tatum the new Patrick Swayze? Is he graceful? Is he so in touch with his body that he’s never had a cold?

Note: Volume is very quiet and at 23:24 returns to normal volume, so be warned! We had technical difficulties during recording and appreciate your patience.

This episode is about But I’m A Cheerleader. Will the gals add it to the growing list of lesbian romances that they love? We talk about the stacked cast, finding community in queerness, and shout out Reality TV Psychic. We also discuss the pros of being in your 30s, famous dads, and continue the eternal, fire and brimstone debate about fingers in peoples’ mouths.

This week the gals watch one of only three movies that makes Mel cry: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Ally talks about how much we love the action, romance, and of course Michelle Yeoh. Mel grapples with who the real villain of the story is. Also, a recurring impression rears its ugly head once more.

The gals have more to say! We dove deeper into the portrayal of Jewish women in movies and Ally teaches Mel a fun fact about Edward Norton. And, of course, we ask the most important question: Fuck, Marry, Kill?

This week the gals had so much to say that we split the episode into two parts! This week’s topic is 2000’s Keeping the Faith. The movie is about the friendship of a Jewish person who is sarcastic and anxious and a Catholic who bleaches their hair and represses their sexuality. Remind you of anyone?

Mel and Ally are back and talking about an important film in their friendship: Maid in Manhattan. We talk about everything we love about this movie, from Jennifer Lopez to the man playing the triangle at The Met. Plus, we talk about capitalism, our childhood crushes, and how we would Giamattify this movie.