Podcast Like It's ...
490 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★ - 153 ratingsThrough Podcast Like It's... writers Phillip Iscove (Co-Creator of FOX's Sleepy Hollow), Kenny Neibart (Entourage, Hindsight) and now Emily St. James explore some of the best years in film, music and television. It all started in 1999, then 1989, then 2009 and now 1992! Follow Phil, Kenny and Emily as they dive into some of your favorite movies, TV shows and musicians!
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WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: Lord John Marbury w/ Jessica Ellis
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWriter/Director Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) returns to The West Wing to discuss episode 11, LORD JOHN MARBURY. We talk about the standout performance from Roger Rees as the titular John Marbury, the way the show expertly lays out breadcrumbs that lead to its season finales, and the complexities of CJ's romances and workplace relationships. We also discuss Sorkin's comedy chops, down to his appearance on 30 Rock. Find Jessica at: twitter.com/baddestmamajama Patreon: patreon.com/podcastl...
183: Smart House w/ Emma Stefansky
August 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThis week, writer Emma Stefansky (Thrillist) takes us back into the DCOM library, this time with Kenny, to discuss SMART HOUSE. Emma helps us to better understand the phenomenon of Disney Channel Original Movies, and why they are held on such a high pedestal to the generation that grew up with them. We also discuss the miniscule budgets these movies were made on, the incompetent direction from LeVar Burton, and the literal fridging of the female characters. Stay until the end for an exten...
WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: In Excelsis Deo w/ Joanna Robinson
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBSenior Writer Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair) joins us to deck the halls as we talk about the very first West Wing Christmas special, and tenth episode overall, IN EXCELSIS DEO. Phil takes some time to outline the insane social media/Emmys scandal that erupted around this episode, involving Aaron Sorkin and co-writer Rick Cleveland. Joanna recounts the dramatic rewrites that Cleveland's original script went through to protect Toby's character, and eventually lead to Schiff's only Emmy win for...
182: The Omega Code w/ Hunter Covington
July 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWriter Hunter Covington returns to the show this week to discuss a film we almost refused to cover, the religious apocalyptic thriller THE OMEGA CODE. Being just one in a very long line of 1999 apocalypse flicks we've covered on the show, can this movie hold a candle to the likes of Last Night or even End of Days? We discuss how this film fits into the zeitgeist of films pushing a religious agenda, the painfully undercooked plotline that needed at least seven or eight more rewrites, and the...
WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: The Short List w/ Sarah Watson & Adam Karp
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBOn our second double bill of this miniseries, we're joined by writer/producer Sarah Watson (The Bold Type, Parenthood) and writer/producer Adam Karp (Once Upon a Time, Teen Wolf), making his second appearance in the past week, to discuss The West Wing's ninth episode, THE SHORT LIST. We discuss how Sorkin was ahead of his time when thinking up political issues for the show, including minority representation on the supreme court, and privacy rights on the internet. We also continue to break ...
181: The Minus Man w/ Adam Karp
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WEST WING WEDNESDAY: Enemies w/ Jamie Rosengard
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWriter Jamie Rosengard joins us to discuss season one, episode eight of The West Wing: Enemies. Being one of the few episodes of the show not credited to Sorkin, we discuss how surprisingly well it captures the essence of his writing, especially considering the last minute script deliveries. We also take a deeper look at CJ and Danny's relationship, the ever growing jumbled mess that is Sam's relationships, and how this episode manages to course correct President Bartlet and Leo's relations...
180: Pushing Tin w/ Ryan Marker
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBThis week we are joined by Ryan Marker of Screendrafts to talk about (In his opinion) one of the great, underrated, pre 9/11 airplane movies of all time. Place your trays in their upright positions, fasten your seatbelts, and enjoy today's in flight conversation on PUSHING TIN. As we work our way throught the plot of Mike Newell's air traffic control film, you may start to think you're losing your mind, but rest assured, this is actually the very literal plot of this film. Ryan shares his t...
WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: The State Dinner w/ Joe Reid
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBJoe Reid, host of This Has Oscar Buzz, joins Phil in watching episode seven of The West Wing, THE STATE DINNER. We talk about the first appearance of Stockard Channing as Abigail Bartlet, CJs flirtatious relationship with reporter Danny Concannon, and the first time the show has acknowledged Mandy in five episodes. We also break down the national and personal crisis' the escalate over the course of this episode, including the return of Sam Seaborn's unfortunate subplot, and a horrific act o...
179: Last Night w/ Chandler Levack
July 09, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBIt the the apocalypse!! So we brought on returning guest Chandler Levack to talk about the Canadian film, Last Night. We talk about Canadian film as a whole, what would you do with your last day, and how optimistic this movie looks into the apocalypse. Kenny even rant about greatness of Canadian films and thanks Phill and Chandler for being Canadian!! Find Jordan at: twitter.com/clevack Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989 Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/...
West Wing Wednesday: Mr. Willis of Ohio w/ Liz Hannah
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBScreenwriter Liz Hannah (The Post, Longshot, All the Bright Places) joins Phil in watching episode 6 of The West Wing, Mr. Willis of Ohio. We discuss how Sorkin learns on the job, the degrees of sexism president Bartlet displays, and how his relationship with Leo is the heart of the show. We also compare this episode's viewership to modern television successes at the time, and today. Find Liz at: twitter.com/itslizhannah Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989 Twitter: twitter.com/podcas...
178: The Love Letter w/ Corinne Stikeman
July 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBCorinne Stikeman is back on the show to discuss yet another romance film with a great concept, but a terrible execution: THE LOVE LETTER. We discuss this movie's failed attempt at counterprogramming, the questionable casting choices, and the faux french atmosphere it tries to squeeze out of its New England setting. We also theorize how and why this movie got made, and Kenny gets into a heated debate with Corinne when we compare the film to You've Got Mail. Find Corinne at: twitter.com/coco...
West Wing Wednesday: These Crackpots and These Women w/ Jessica Ellis
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWriter/Director Jessica Ellis is back on the show to discuss The West Wing's fifth episode, The Crackpots and These Women. We talk about how Sorkin writes women, and how this episode's script airs out a lot of his dirty laundry regarding his own scriptwriting. We also discuss the (strangely) relevant plots surrounding the government's relationship to space aliens, potential world shattering plagues, and a proposed coyote highway, and finally get our first glimpse into the interior lives of ...
177: The General's Daughter w/ Jordan Crucchiola
June 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJordan Crucchiola (Aughsterion, Disaster Girls) joins us to champion one of the more bizarre movies of 1999, THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER. We break down John Travolta's career, from his highest highs, to his lowest lows, and where he could have been today, had he made the right choices. Jordan defends the whole of this film as being better than its parts, and explains how its unapologetic depiction of rape and murder gives it a surprisingly feminist viewpoint. Can she sway Phil and Kenny in the d...
West Wing Wednesday: Five Votes Down w/ Bryan Cogman
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBWriter/Producer Bryan Cogman joins us to discuss the fourth episode of The West Wing, FIVE VOTES DOWN. We compare and contrast different mediums to discuss where we think Sorkin's writing shines, and talk about how this episode showcases the original premise of the show. We also discuss some stand out comedic performances from Richard Schiff and Allison Janney, the realtively chill stakes of the plot, and break down the once in a lifetime oner this episode opens on. Find Bryan at: twitter....
176: The Rage: Carrie 2 w/ Becky Feldman
June 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis week, we're talking clever kills, Stephen King, and Jason London with Too Stupid To Live's Becky Feldman, as we cover one of the most 90s horror movies out there, THE RAGE: CARRIE 2. We talk about how Carrie 2 is a completely different beast than its masterpiece of a predecessor, and how the connection to the first doomed it before it even hit theaters. We also break down how violence is portrayed in either movie, and how either direction isn't necessarily the wrong direction. Becky sh...
West Wing Wednesdays: A Proportional Response w/ Alex Berger
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBFor the third episode of West Wing Wednesdays, we brought on Alex Berger, writer on the upcoming Law & Order offshoot, For the Defense, to talk about A PROPORTIONAL RESPONSE. We talk about how the audience must suspend their disbelief in the show's bombastic dialogue, and view the characters more like superheroes than real life political figures, to better tune into what it's trying to achieve. We also discuss the cycling between optimism and pessimism toward real world politics that affect...
175: Christina Aguilera w/ Talia Tabin
June 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBActor Talia Tabin (Host of Friends Talk Frasier and Feelings) joins Phil in discussing pop icon Christina Aguilera. We talk about how Aguilera's music spoke to a generation of pre-teen girls, compare and contrast her career to similar pop stars and actresses, such as Britney Spears, and break down some of her more popular songs and music videos. We also talk Kristen Stewart, Moulin Rouge, and some VERY outdated 90s fashion choices. Find Talia at: taliatabin.com Patreon: patreon.com/podcas...
West Wing Wednesday: Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc w/ Anupam Nigam
June 09, 2021 11:34 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWriter/Producer Anupam Nigam is back on the feed to talk about the second episode of The West Wing, "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc". In this episode, we discuss the poorly aged Sam Seaborn subplot of 'rescuing' a call girl, as well as some of the shameful gender roles at play. We also contemplate how this show changed the American view of politics, and how much we expect from our political leaders. Find Anupam at: twitter.com/anupamnigam Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989 Twitter: twi...
174: Mr.Death w/ Simon Ennis
June 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBDirector and documentarian Simon Ennis (Lunacry!, You Might As Well Live) makes his long overdue return to the show to nosedive into the world of capital punishment, holocaust denial, and coffee with Errol Morris' critically lauded documentary MR DEATH. We discuss whether or not it is a filmmaker's responsibility to educate their audience, our thoughts on capital punishment, and go in depth into the bizarre character that is Fred A. Leuthcer, Jr. We also break down some of the unique filmma...
West Wing Wednesday: Pilot w/ Alan Sepinwall & Emily VanDerWerff
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBIn the inaugural episode of West Wing Wednesdays, writers Alan Sepinwall (Rolling Stone) and Emily VanDerWerff (Vox) join Phil in discussing the pilot episode of Aaron Sorkin's television classic. How do the political views of this show hold up today, and do the views even matter if its entire viewpoint on politics is ludacris? We discuss the major pitfalls this critically acclaimed political drama faces through a 2021 lens. Find Emily at: vox.com/authors/emily-vanderwerff Find Alan at: ...
173: Perfect Blue w/ Patrick Schumacker
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBWriter/Producer Patrick Schumacker (Harley Quinn, Powerless, Surviving Jack) offers up his animation expertise for our episode on the anime classic PERFECT BLUE. We descend into the Satoshi Kon's disturbing fable about the cost of fame, to discuss how its themes remain relevant in the age of superhero blockbusters and multi-film studio contracts. We share our personal experiences with massive fanbases, discuss the aspects of this movie that were way ahead of its time, and, of course, break ...
172: NIN's The Fragile w/ Scott Casuccio
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBWe're joined by musician Scott Cassucio to discuss the third album in Nine Inch Nail's discography, the flawed masterpiece; THE FRAGILE. We discuss 'industrial rock', and how Trent Reznor's work parallels the work of the filmmakers he frequently collaborates with. We also tackle the mididentification of NIN as 'nu metal', the stylistic trajectory of the band, and the transcendent nature of their live performances. Grab your best pair of headphones, and join us in revisiting this iconic piec...
171: Tumbleweeds w/ Emmy Potter
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWriter Emmy Potter is back on the show to talk about TUMBLEWEEDS, the bizarrely tender black sheep of Gavin O'Connor's filmography. We talk about how this movie portrays a positive mother/daughter relationship without falling into overdramatic cliches, and how the plot probably should have stayed on the road to keep its momentum. Plus, surprisingly enough, things get contentious as we discuss what defines a successful movie, and how viewers should interact with the media they consume. Fin...
170: Liberty Heights w/ Toby Herman
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBThis week, we are joined by our SJW (Senior Jewish Correspondent) Toby Herman to discuss Liberty Heights, the fourth and final entry in Barry Levinson's 'Baltimore Films'. Although Liberty Heights is the primary focus, we take on the entirety of Levinson's semi-autobiographical tetralogy (Diner, Tin Men, and Avalon) to discuss what works, what doesn't work, and how his directorial style evolved, and culminated with Heights. We also take the opportunity to share our very different experience...
169: Three Kings w/ Darran Franich
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBCritic Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) joins us to take on David O. Russell's critically acclaimed war satire Three Kings. Lauded at the time of release, Three Kings is nowhere close to being the household name that other 1999 films have become. We try to suss out the truth behind the wild production stories (of which there are many) surrounding this film, and how they may have contributed to its lack of nostalgic recognition. We also tackle the careers of the titular three kings (+ S...
168: Girl on the Bridge w/ David Ehrlich
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThis week, we travel back in time to Patrice Leconte's black and white vision of Paris to cover Girl on the Bridge with David Ehrlich (Indiewire). Through this movie's intense view of passion, we discuss the importance of being horny on main, how this movie affected David at a young age (and how Kenny thinks it would have changed his life), and how it expertly depicts lust, romance, and kindred spirits. As a little bonus, hear David's thoughts on next week's film "Three Kings" at the end of...
SEX AND THE CITY SATUDAYS: Emily Nussbaum
April 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBFor the final episode of this miniseries, we invited award winning critic Emily Nussbaum onto the show for an extended conversation on the second season of Sex and the city. We discuss staying friends with your exes, the way the show was cut down and for content issues when airing on E, and the contrast between the characters that fuels the charm of the show. Find Emily at: emilynussbaum.com Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989 Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram...
167: Godzilla 2000 w/ Anupam Nigam
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWith Godzilla tearing up the box office (and our small screens) for the first time in three years, we thought it was the perfect time to cover Godzilla 2000, Toho's response to the critically panned american outing, with screenwriter, and all around Godzilla expert, Anupam Nigam. As the second reboot, and 23rd overall production by Toho, Godzilla 2000 sought to revitalize the franchise, and bring it back from the critical pit Roland Emmerich left it in. We talk about the subpar english dub,...
SEX AND THE CITY SATUDAYS: Molly Lambert
April 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBPhil sits down with writer Molly Lambert to discuss the role age plays in Sex and the City through the season 2 episode "Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something women". In this episode, we compare and contrast SatC to other shows that deal with similar themes of youth vs. age (Summer House, Real Housewives of New York, Below Deck). We also try to figure out what the revival will have to cover and avoid to resuscitate the franchise after the underwhelming, and unfaithful film epilogues. ...
166: Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century w/ Jennifer DiBella
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBZetus lapetus, it's about time we covered one of the EIGHT Disney Channel Original movies that came out in '99, and who better to do it with than someone who auditioned to be in Zenon: Z3, actress Jennifer Lauren DiBella? While movies like The Matrix and The Blair Witch project were redefining cinema as we know it at the local megaplex, DCOMs were the talk of the schoolyard for 90s kids who couldn't convince their parents to take them to see Stuart Little for the 5th time. Today, Phil is fi...
SEX AND THE CITY SATUDAYS: Liz Tuccillo
April 03, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBFor this week's episode of Sex and the City Saturdays, we take a brief break from our season two rewatch to sit down with Sex and the City writer Liz Tuccillo to talk about her time working on the show, her excitement about SatC returning to the small screen, and how unique the SatC writers room was at the time. Find Liz at: twitter.com/theliztuccillo Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989 Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/...
165: The Thirteenth Floor w/ Jessica Ellis
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBWriter/Director (And our go-to guest for subpar movies) Jessica Ellis is back on the show this week to talk about a movie that reaches for the stars, and barely hits the clouds; the embarrassingly executed sci-fi thriller THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR. We talk about all the ways this movie fails to live up to its promising premise, and the few ways it manages to sneak in the odd pearl. We also discuss the unfortunate way female stars in the 90s were used up and forgotten about, and the film's unavoi...
SEX AND THE CITY SATUDAYS: David Iserson
March 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWriter David Iserson (Mr. Robot, Mad Men) joins us to watch season 2, episode 16: Was It Good For You? David shares what lessons about writing he learned from the show, and his thoughts on why this episode might feel a bit off. Meanwhile, in the epsiode, Charlotte signs the crew up for a sex class after her lover falls asleep in the sack, Samantha decides to have a threesome with a gay couple, and Carrie begins seeing a recovering alcoholic. Find David at: twitter.com/davidiserson Patreon...
164: Topsy Turvy w/ Karen Han
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBKaren Han (Writer @ Slate) makes her triumphant return to the podcast with Mike Leigh's musical period drama TOPSY TURVY. Things get contentious on the show as Karen and Phil ride hard for the movie's masterpiece status, and Kenny tries his darndest to understand where they heck they're coming from. We pick apart the history, performances, and top-tier directing present in this oscar winning movie to find some common ground on where it deserves to stand in the pantheon of classics, and Leig...
SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Carrie Courogen
March 20, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBCarrie Courogen (Editor at Bright Wall/Dark Room) make an appearance to talk about season 2, episode 15 "Shortcomings" ie. one of Phil's favorite episodes. In this episode we explore the theme of family through Miranda's experience dating a man with a rascal son, Carrie's feeling as though she is dating an entire family, and Samantha getting overly friendly with Charlotte's soon-to-be divorced brother. Plus, we dig into how we think the revival will handle our brave new world, and Carrie sh...
163: Rolling Stone's 1999 Covers w/ Tori Bravetti & Emma Fraser
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBSugar Ray, David Spade, Jar Jar made the cover page, Backstreet Boys, Beastie Boys, Austin Powers yo! This week we're going on an odyssey through every single '99 cover of Rolling Stone Magazine with fellow podcaster Tori Bravetti and writer Emma Frasier. With the rise of paparazzi and celebrity gossip, magazines became a go-to source of information and culture back in the 90s. We discuss the sentimental value of these printed time capsules, our personal favorite covers, and how long we thi...
SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Emmy Potter
March 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWriter Emmy Potter (Bright Wall, Dark Room/IFC) is on the show this week talking about season 2, episode 14: THE FUCK BUDDY. We discuss Miranda's unfortunate throughline of dating abusive men, our apprehension toward double dating (and how it ends poorly for Charlotte), and how the show brought "scandalous" sex practices like "fuck buddies" into the mainstream. Find Emmy at: emmylanepotter.com/ Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989 Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: insta...
162: Beyond the Mat w/Dave Schilling
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBKenny joins forces with former WWE writer Dave Schilling to take Phil on a journey BEYOND THE MAT. With a culture based around violence, god-like personas, and bitter rivalries, it's easy to forget the real life people behind this larger than life form of entertainment. Through Barry W. Blaustein's critically acclaimed and intimate documentary about the lives of three wrestlers, at three wildly different points in their careers, we take an in-depth look at this wildly contradictory art form...
SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Hillary Busis
March 06, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBHillary Busis (Senior Editor - Vanity Fair) sits down to talk about a low ranking episode of Sex and the City: Games People Play. Carrie runs into a suprising cameo (BON JOVI?!) while attempting therapy, Samantha tries her hand at picking up men at a sports bar (This part was almost definitely written by a man), and Miranda gets duped by a hunk in the building across from her. Plus, Hillary shares her experience binging the show her sophomore year of highschool, and talks about how it can s...
161: True Crime w/ Norm Wilner
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBFew directors have been able to reach the heights AND depths that film veteran Clint Eastwood has in his 60 years of filmmaking, and we brought on writer Norm Wilner (NOW Toronto) to discuss every up, and every down, via Eastwood's painfully tepid mystery/drama TRUE CRIME. We discuss Eastwood's endless history of being torn apart by critics, only to come back with a career defining, box office hit, and his complicated relationship to the republican party and race relations. Furthermore, how...
SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Alex Amin & Hailey Wierengo
February 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBProducer Hailey Wierengo and talent agent Alex Amin are on the show this week discussing Sex and the City season 2, episode 12: La Douleur Exquise! On this episode, featuring S&M restaurants, shoe fetishes, and a strange desire to be caught in the act, Phil and our guests discuss how the show was poorly recieved by men, how it could be so easily dismissed, and the borderline fantasy elements of the way the show portrays New York living. Find Hailey at: twitter.com/rosemarys_hailey Find Al...
160: Universal Solider 2 w/ Tom Lorenzo
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWriter Tom Lorenzo joins us to tear apart Universal Soldier: The Return, a sequel that never should have been made. After an alright first film, and two made-for-television disasters, the Universal Soldier franchise seemed to be dead in the water. So why was 45 million dollars thrown at a sequel? Must have been a pretty great script, right? Wrong. Universal Soldier: The Return is an absolute mess, and there is plenty for us to discuss when it comes to the questionable choices made at every ...
SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Jarett Wieselman
February 20, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBSocial media guru Jarett Wieselman is on the show this week to talk about s2, e11: EVOLUTION. Jarett shares his personal connections to, and thoughts on, the show, including his take on why Carrie is the most sexually repressed character on an otherwise sexually open show, and a shocking story involving his own nose. (Can YOU guess what prop Jarett sniffed?) We also touch on the upcoming continuation of the series, and how it will fly without Samantha Jones. Find Jarett at: twitter.com/Jar...
159: American Pimp w/ Kirk Fraser
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDocumentarian/Producer Kirk Fraser (The Life of Rayful Edmund, American Gangster) joins Phil and Kenny to discuss the controversial 1999 documentary AMERICAN PIMP. Interviewing both legal and illegal pimps from all across the country, the Hughes Brothers create an unbiased portrait of the way life is within a subculture most of us are too uncomfortable to talk about outside of comedic stereotypes. Using the unrestrained style of the film as a jumping off point, Kirk provides insight into wh...
SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Corrine Stikeman
February 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBOn this week's Sex and the City Saturdays, we're covering one of the more forgettable episodes of the show; THE CASTE SYSTEM. To Phil and Writer/Producer/Guest Corinne Stikeman's delight, even the lesser episodes of SatC tend breed great conversation. From Samantha's less than couth storyline involving a rich man and his servant, to Miranda and Steve's relationship falling apart over their salary gap and a suit, the two have A LOT to cover regarding the way this show tackles the delicacies...
SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Corinne Stikeman
February 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBOn this week's Sex and the City Saturdays, we're covering one of the more forgettable episodes of the show; THE CASTE SYSTEM. To Phil and Writer/Producer/Guest Corinn Stikeman's delight, even the lesser episodes of SatC tend breed great conversation. From Samantha's less than couth storyline involving a rich man and his servant, to Miranda and Steve's relationship falling apart over their salary gap and a suit, the two have A LOT to cover regarding the way this show tackles the delicacies ...
158: Fraiser w/ Carrie Wittmer
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBWelcome to Woodycast, where we talk about all things Woody Harrelson! Wait....this is a Frasier episode?! With over 100 Primetime Emmy nominations, 37 wins, and a 20 year stint from Kelsey Grammer as the titular pompous radio host, we all knew a Frasiercast was inevitable. Alongside Writer/Critic Carrie Wittmer, Phil taps into season 6 episode 13 "The One Where Woody Shows Up" to not only examine the show itself, and it's role in 90s sitcom culture, but its connections to Cheers, and succes...
SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Chandler Levack
February 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week's SatC rewatch tests our limits, as Phil sits down with filmmaker Chandler Levack to discuss season 2, episode 9: OLD DOGS, NEW DICKS. From schedule flexibility, to sexual rediscovery, this episode is all about change. How much is too much? How far is too far? Phil and Chandler dive deep into the wild premise, its twists and turns, and the dawn of television binge-watching on this Sex and the City Saturday. FYI, Chandler’s mom Reggie also shows up as special guest the end! Hos...
157: At First Sight w/ Corinne Stikeman
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBWriter/Producer Corinne Stikeman stops by to talk about the romantic drama that critics called "competent but forgettable", "Terrible", and "A crime against humanity": AT FIRST SIGHT. Can Val Kilmer pull off a charming leading man performance, while representing a disability with any level of authenticity or respect? Does director Irwin Winkler find any sort of potent message or quality entertainment in this incredible, perfect-for-the-screen concept? No...the answer is no. But don't worry...