What A Movie: A Nostalgia-Infused Podcast
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin hosts Nicole Knudsen and James Ferrero on their nostalgia-infused journey to revisit films from their pasts. Will the movies hold up in hindsight? How inebriated will they be by the end of their discussion? Listen along and find out!
Show art by Mia Passarella (@miapassarella.art on Instagram)
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47. "Kaas & Effect" - The Jungle Book (1994)
March 01, 2024 05:11 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBIt's 1994, and Mowgli is on the run. For crimes he didn't even commit. For he is, The Fugitive. Join our caravan as we venture deep into the jungle with some truly OLD animals. Experience a wild monkey chase, Oranga-Tangs, and SNAYKES and TRAYSURES! But beware of oily British colonizers, and don't ever give Sam Neil a rifle. What does our hero have up his non-existent sleeves? Get ready for some unexpected snake science as we open up, THE JUNGLE BOOK. And remember, you either die Wesley, or ...
46. "Sh*t Just Happens" - Warriors of Virtue (1997)
January 12, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBAfter being away for so very long, WAM has decided to return with a true gem. The story? John Connor gets flushed down a giant toilet to the rejected Dagobah set in order to fight Power Ranger villains. But he’ll need some help from teenage mutant ninja-roos as they attempt to stop the evil Komodo before he chews up every last piece of scenery. Does that make sense? Stop asking questions and drink your Surge! Recurring guest Eli Barraza brings us this 90s fever dream as we join our heroes dow...
45. "GTA Monkeys" - Jumanji (1995)
June 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWho needs The Rock when you've got Robin Williams! Journey with us into the mysterious and dangerous game of Jumanji, full of bloodthirsty lions, gigantic spiders, and scariest of all...daddy issues. Will our heroes finish the game? Will Aunt Nora get her deposit back? And just how many people will die at the hands of the GTA Monkeys? Grab your player token, roll the dice, and don't cheat monkeyboys! It's your turn to play...Jumanji.
44. "She's Not Like Other Girls" - Cinderella (1997)
April 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBTen minutes ago, I saw you. But since everyone in the kingdom has facial blindness, who's to say? Get ready for a spirited journey with our plucky heroine as her eyes full of wonder can only be rivaled by the prince she loves. On the way she'll encounter Broadway legends going legendary, a royal valet who really needs a vacation, and her own vampire, er, fairy godmother who can give mice existential crises with the snap of a finger! Will Cinderella figure out how to dance in rigid, glass sli...
43. "Digital Messiah" - TRON (1982)
January 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBNo!! What's going down in Laser Bay 2?! Come get digitized with us as we go inside A COMPUTER where tax programs are thrust into gladiatorial combat! Meanwhile in the real world, corporate espionage and greed have taken us to terrifying future controlled by AI. Sorry I meant the real world in the movie...But have no fear! Jeff Bridges is here! And no derp tanks can stop the digital messiah. Will he help TRON and Yori save the day? Will there be sufficient RAM? How many times will Star Wars b...
2022 RETRO-spective!
January 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB2022 was a year of ups and downs, and that goes for the movies we watched too! Join us as we look back on our grades, see if still agree with them, and then finish off with our Biggest Surprise and our Biggest Disappointment. Plus everybody's favorite (or just James's) box office numbers! And for those of you playing at home, see if your choices will make our list! The Swan Princess? Beethoven? Spice World? Give us a listen and find out!
42. "Remember Who You Are" - Hook (1991)
December 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBIt may not be a Christmas movie but it is a movie that takes place around Christmas! Steven Spielberg pours two extra heaping lumps of sugar into this glorious-looking fantasy that really aims more for the kids than the parents. But that doesn't mean we can't center around a family in crisis! Will Peter learn to not be a jerk to his kids and his wife, MORA...Moira? Will Dustin Hoffman and Bob Hoskins steal this whole movie? Will Jack finally be able to hit the curve? Has Maggie Smith been 90 ...
"Remember Who You Are" - Hook (1991)
December 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBIt may not be a Christmas movie but it is a movie that takes place around Christmas! Steven Spielberg pours two extra heaping lumps of sugar into this glorious-looking fantasy that really aims more for the kids than the parents. But that doesn't mean we can't center around a family in crisis! Will Peter learn to not be a jerk to his kids and his wife, MORA...Moira? Will Dustin Hoffman and Bob Hoskins steal this whole movie? Will Jack finally be able to hit the curve? Has Maggie Smith been 90...
41. "Team Grinch" - How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBIt's time to meet that nasty character from Who-Ville. No, not the Grinch, the Whos! Join us as we navigate this consumerism hellscape filled with corrupt politicians and racist jerks. No Who-nion labor in sight, though Cindy Lou Who may change that once she finishes her podcast. Wanna see a movie utilize the comedic talents of Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, and Molly Shannon? So do we! Because this ain't it. See as Jim Carrey throws every joke at the wall to see what sticks! There won't be ...
"Team Grinch" - How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBIt's time to meet that nasty character from Who-Ville. No, not the Grinch, the Whos! Join us as we navigate this consumerism hellscape filled with corrupt politicians and racist jerks. No Who-nion labor in sight, though Cindy Lou Who may change that once she finishes her podcast. Wanna see a movie utilize the comedic talents of Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, and Molly Shannon? So do we! Because this ain't it. See as Jim Carrey throws every joke at the wall to see what sticks! There won't be...
40. "Talk To Each Other!" - A Goofy Movie (1995)
November 19, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBStand out! Above the crowd! Even if you have to go on a last minute road trip with your dad, and you're a TEENAGER. Come join us as we follow Goofy and his perennially uncool son Max go on the open road with tons of baggage to spare. Plus the luggage. Will Max and Roxanne go on a date? Is Goofy's wife dead, living in Miami, or just "lost"? What's Pete's deal? Seriously. Rig up that unauthorized fly system, get yourself a Stacey (we all need one), and crash into the boppiest banger of a conce...
39. "Tank Heist!" - The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
November 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBGood hair won't save you from the forces of evil. Sure, it might be mundane evil but we don't know that yet. And the only way to stop it is to assemble a team of heroes. Not THOSE heroes, but ones from where else but classic literature! A grizzled explorer, an invisible rapscallion, an American dude who's just there, a pirate with a ship we want to live on, a vampire who could honestly do this all by herself, a tortured scientist whose alter ego just needs direction, and an immortal scenery ...
38. "Don't Scoff At The Dirigible" - The Mummy Returns (2001)
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBYou fools! You've unearthed the most dreaded curse of all! A sequel. Join us as we rewind back to 2001 for this follow up to an all-time classic. Is it good? Well, it's definitely better than 2017's The Mummy starring Thomas Cruise. Come back and hang with all your favorite characters that aren't super dead (mummies and reincarnates not included). Our lovable rogue Rick, our underused badass heroine Evie, Ardeth Bay - Keeper of the Exposition, and oh that's right we almost forgot Jonathan (...
37. "Personally Attacked" - Cats Don't Dance (1997)
September 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBWelcome to Hollywood, kid! See how fast your bright-eyed, bushy-tailed attitude will shift to that of a chain-smoking fish. But that's showbiz! And watch as a little cat with big dreams won't let his friends get down in the dumps, because they all got spunk (a running theme recently). The only thing standing in their way is the Shirley Temple from hell and her clay golem who literally towers over the city. Will this Grinch/Beelzebub/literally Satan of a child actor win out in the end? At lea...
"Personally Attacked" - Cats Don't Dance (1997)
September 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBWelcome to Hollywood, kid! See how fast your bright-eyed, bushy-tailed attitude will shift to that of a chain-smoking fish. But that's showbiz! And watch as a little cat with big dreams won't let his friends get down in the dumps, because they all got spunk (a running theme recently). The only thing standing in their way is the Shirley Temple from hell and her clay golem who literally towers over the city. Will this Grinch/Beelzebub/literally Satan of a child actor win out in the end? At lea...
"Great Honk!" - Once Upon A Forest (1993)
September 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBStep lightly furlings! Peril lurks around every corner of this cult 90s flick. Bird choir funerals, yellow dragons, Waggs the Racist Squirrel. Our plucky protagonists might be forgetful but they've got spunk! Abigail, the leader mouse who really should listen to her friends more. Russell, the muscly hedgehog with surprising stunt-flying skills. And of course, Edgar (or quite possibly Dr. Who) who is the only reason they're still alive. Together, only they can find the herbs, to save Michelle...
36. "Great Honk!" - Once Upon A Forest (1993)
September 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBStep lightly furlings! Peril lurks around every corner of this cult 90s flick. Bird choir funerals, yellow dragons, Waggs the Racist Squirrel. Our plucky protagonists might be forgetful but they've got spunk! Abigail, the leader mouse who really should listen to her friends more. Russell, the muscly hedgehog with surprising stunt-flying skills. And of course, Edgar (or quite possibly Dr. Who) who is the only reason they're still alive. Together, only they can find the herbs, to save Michelle...
"Objection! Conjecture!" - Godzilla (1998)
August 31, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBHoly Polynesian Iguana Batman! When you think of Godzilla, don't you always think of the city of NOO YAHK, walking HR complaints, and the Human Cheerio known as Matthew Broderick? We hope so because we're going back to 1998 to see Roland Emmerich stop at nothing to get us damp in more ways than one. What's that? How could he possibly know that? Why are there so many iguanas? Don't think too hard, seriously we can't be held responsible for what happens. So come join us for bananas tomfoolery ...
35. "Objection! Conjecture!" - Godzilla (1998)
August 31, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBHoly Polynesian Iguana Batman! When you think of Godzilla, don't you always think of the city of NOO YAHK, walking HR complaints, and the Human Cheerio known as Matthew Broderick? We hope so because we're going back to 1998 to see Roland Emmerich stop at nothing to get us damp in more ways than one. What's that? How could he possibly know that? Why are there so many iguanas? Don't think too hard, seriously we can't be held responsible for what happens. So come join us for bananas tomfoolery ...
"Nobody Listens to Quinn" - Reign of Fire (2002)
August 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBBeware, for here, there be dragons! And the only ones who can stop them are Batman, Leonidas, Killer Joe, and Goldeneye's own Natalya. Sounds epic, right? WELL IT IS. Join us as we re-discover this forgotten gem that truly deserves a re-evaluation from the entire planet. Will our heroes be able to stop these beasts of burden from completely conquering the world? Will that one nice, funny guy be destined to die? Will Matthew McConaughey be able to fly, swing an axe, and scream all at the same...
34. "Nobody Listens to Quinn" - Reign of Fire (2002)
August 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBBeware, for here, there be dragons! And the only ones who can stop them are Batman, Leonidas, Killer Joe, and Goldeneye's own Natalya. Sounds epic, right? WELL IT IS. Join us as we re-discover this forgotten gem that truly deserves a re-evaluation from the entire planet. Will our heroes be able to stop these beasts of burden from completely conquering the world? Will that one nice, funny guy be destined to die? Will Matthew McConaughey be able to fly, swing an axe, and scream all at the same...
33. "Grand Theft Odette" - The Swan Princess (1994)
July 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe're back after so long! But don't worry, we've made up for it by taking almost 2 hours discussing the animated classic from our childhoods, The Swan Princess! Special guest Eli Barraza (Swan Princess #1 Fan) joins us as we dive into surprisingly competent villain plots, ugly crowns, a himbo with the most badass move, and a baby who may or may not be a strawberry croissant. Will Princess Odette avenge her swan-napping? Will Prince Derek cross country run his way to saving her? Will Lord Rog...
"Grand Theft Odette" - The Swan Princess (1994)
July 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe're back after so long! But don't worry, we've made up for it by taking almost 2 hours discussing the animated classic from our childhoods, The Swan Princess! Special guest Eli Barraza (Swan Princess #1 Fan) joins us as we dive into surprisingly competent villain plots, ugly crowns, a himbo with the most badass move, and a baby who may or may not be a strawberry croissant. Will Princess Odette avenge her swan-napping? Will Prince Derek cross country run his way to saving her? Will Lord Rog...
Flick Flops! Waterworld (1995)
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBThe future — the movie budget salary caps have melted, and the very expensive scenery is deep beneath the waves. The survivors discuss these disasters on recordings known as "Podcasts" in this place called...Flick Flops. Brave podcasters voyage in search of whether or not an expensive, pretty, and dumb movie deserves the reputation it's gotten. But the Universal Studios stunt show, a far superior and shorter version, is determined to be the only thing about this movie audiences remember. The...
"WHAT" - Spice World (1997)
May 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBPeople of the world! Did you have any idea that this movie is GREAT?! Spice up your life as we go down the bizarre, super British rabbit hole that is 1997's Spice World! Stunning supporting performances, a murderers row of cameos, the icons that are the Spice Girls themselves?! Come for a concert movie, and stay for a film that goes wayy harder than it has any right to. And for that, we thank you.
32. "WHAT" - Spice World (1997)
May 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBPeople of the world! Did you have any idea that this movie is GREAT?! Spice up your life as we go down the bizarre, super British rabbit hole that is 1997's Spice World! Stunning supporting performances, a murderers row of cameos, the icons that are the Spice Girls themselves?! Come for a concert movie, and stay for a film that goes wayy harder than it has any right to. And for that, we thank you. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
Flick Flops! John Carter (2012)
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBSo you think you know Mars huh? Flick Flops is back to take on arguably the biggest flop of all time, John Carter! Geonosians, white apes, Mark Strong and the Strong-ettes, this all seems like a lot. But does it deserve to be regarded as an infamous flop? Or is there something more? Join us as we fly on over to Mars, er, Barsoom to find out!
31) "But It's Space!" - Treasure Planet (2002)
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBYehar!! Avast mateys, batten down the hatches as we dive back into the bizarre era of Disney animation with 2002's Treasure Planet! Hop aboard the ship ship (not spaceship) as our heroes come face to face with shenanigans like space murder, spider liars, and the endless abyss of nothingness. Will they find their space gold? How are they breathing? Will Jim's absentee dad get a face even though the production ran out of money? Join us to find out, and maybe you'll see that the real treasure w...
31. "But It's Space!" - Treasure Planet (2002)
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBYehar!! Avast mateys, batten down the hatches as we dive back into the bizarre era of Disney animation with 2002's Treasure Planet! Hop aboard the ship ship (not spaceship) as our heroes come face to face with shenanigans like space murder, spider liars, and the endless abyss of nothingness. Will they find their space gold? How are they breathing? Will Jim's absentee dad get a face even though the production ran out of money? Join us to find out, and maybe you'll see that the real treasure w...
30. "Aggressively Heterosexual" - Troy (2004)
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIt's time to spend a fun week with Helen because we're going back in time to the Trojan War! In the bizarrely "straight" world of the Greeks vs. the Trojans (because we know everyone is into everyone), come for the sexy, oily bods and butts we paid to see, and stay for the surprisingly good acting and action. At almost 3 hours this chonky boi of a movie spared no expense on armor, extras, and sandals. So many sandals. So come see what all the fighting's about and why none of them can have ni...
29. "I Have A Question" - Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
March 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBWhat do you get when Disney makes an action adventure sci-fi epic? A lot of questions. Take a deep dive with us as we explore the runes and ruins of Atlantis: The Lost Empire! Everything you need from a fast-talking crew, to the baddies who gonna bad, to crystals that actually do work, we've got it. And it's true, you might have a question, or several in regards to any number of plot twists, but just remember, there are no questions under the sea! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatam...
Flick Flops! Cutthroat Island (1995)
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBBAD DOG! In our first episode of Flick Flops, join us for the bizarre ride that is 1995's albatross, Cutthroat Island! How could a movie featuring a badass lady pirate captain plus Frank Langella as a scenery-chewing villain flop so spectacularly? And is it really as bad as all that? Avast ye questions! And come join us for some high seas adventure where everything can and will explode. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
28. "The Real Housewives of Valencia" - Edward Scissorhands (1990)
March 07, 2022 08:02 - 1 hour - 155 MBJoin us as we take a trip back to the 50s/90s. A time of pastel colors puking over the landscape, bored suburban jackals, and AVON AVON AVON. Special guests Leia Crawford and Fionnegan Murphy join us as we take a look back at the seminal Tim Burton film from 1990, Edward Scissorhands. Lonely shut-ins, Breakfast Club glow-ups, all the thirsty people, we got it all! And cookies, all the cookies. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod And make sure to check out Leia and Fionn's re...
27. "Fresh-Squeezed Podling!" - The Dark Crystal (1982)
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBHave you ever wondered what Lord of the Rings would be like if everyone was a puppet and it was like 10 times creepier? Then you've come to the right episode! Join us as we immerse ourselves in the incredibly creative minds of Jim Henson and his team for a movie that's honestly one-of-a-kind. I mean seriously, can you think of anything else quite like this. So grab some juicy essence as we tackle this trial by stone that 9 out of 10 Chamberlains agree is "Mmmmmmmm"! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod ...
26. "Dragons Are Good People" - Dragonheart (1996)
February 07, 2022 09:51 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBWho’s ready for some D&D?! Well not really, but this movie is pretty darn close! Where else can you get Dennis Quaid with a wig as mysterious as his accent? Or see the young, badass days of Friar Lawrence? Or perhaps most importantly, a Sean Connery DRAGON?! So grab your Bowen arrows, watch out for pointy spikes, and join us for 1996’s Dragonheart! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
25. "The Same But Worse" - Fievel Goes West (1991)
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBHow do you follow up on a moving, intense, and oh so sad deconstruction of the American Dream? You hit all the beats again but make it a Looney Tunes cartoon in the Ol' West! It's about as good as it sounds. For better or worse. Join us as we follow our young, mouse hero who's learned absolutely nothing as he encounters scenery-chewing villains, plenty of OH NO moments, and a subplot involving the bond between a cat and another mouse that's far more interesting than anything else in this mov...
24. "A Benevolent God of Chaos" - Beethoven (1992)
January 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBEveryone is SO DIABOLICAL. And we're talking EVIL INCARNATE here, with the exception of truly the best of boys. Join us as we kick off 2022 with cute puppies, overqualified lackeys, and SO MUCH SLOBBER with 1992's Beethoven! And did we mention the evil? Also, we love Bonnie Hunt. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
2021 RETRO-spective!
January 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBWith 2021 in the books, join us as we look back on the movies we watched this past year! We'll go over our grades and see if we got it right, or if some adjusting is required. And finally, we'll finish with our choices for Biggest Surprise and Biggest Disappointment. What will it be? Pokemon: The First Movie? Thumbelina? Batman & Robin? Something else entirely? Only one way to find out!
23. "A Big Ol' Nothing Burger" - The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBIn today's episode, James and Nicole dissect 1974's The Year Without a Santa Claus. A "movie" in only the loosest of terms. Yes, they know it was a TV special, and not technically a movie. But still. Listen along as they rage against the capitalist machine that prevents Santa from getting the sick day that he so clearly needs. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
22. "Everyone's An A**hole" - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
December 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIt's Christmas time! And to kick off the festivities, James and Nicole revisit the 1964 stop-motion classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
21. "Chicago Bullsh*t Happens" - Space Jam (1996)
November 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBGrab your lucky basketball shorts and buckle up for a looney time, dear listeners! On today's episode, James and Nicole revisit the fan fiction-esque, animated/live-action fever-dream mashup that is 1996's Space Jam! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
20. "We All Die Alone" - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
November 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBFor the second installment of What A Movie's Batman double feature, James and Nicole examine the animated (cult?) classic from 1993, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! A movie that is a better Batman film (and a better film in general) than Batman & Robin in nearly every conceivable way! Listen along as they discuss, among other things: the emotional maturity of this and most other entries in the DC Animated Universe; the ratio of graveyard to non-graveyard set pieces; and the missed opportunity ...
19. "It's Bat Literally Everything" - Batman & Robin (1997)
October 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBWhat do you get when you have villains who clearly understood the assignment, and heroes who didn't even do the homework? You get the mess that is 1997's Batman & Robin! Someone really needs to call OSHA, safety railings could prevent every villain origin story as well as Robin's general dumbassery. If you've come for the ice puns, billionaires in space, and ALL THE LEATHER, then you've come to the right place. Throw on those Bat butts and Bat nips and join us! Twitter: @whatamoviepod IG:...
18. "Flambam Thank You Ma'am" - 13 Going on 30 (2004)
October 11, 2021 07:57 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB"I want to be thirty, flirty, and thriving." But at what cost??? Find out as James and Nicole discuss 2004's 13 Going on 30! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
17. "I Just Have Feelings" - Air Bud (1997)
September 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBAin't no rule says a dog can't play basketball! On this episode of What A Movie: A Nostalgia-Infused Podcast, James and Nicole are joined by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson of Not Another Film Podcast! We discuss the classic 1997 boy-and-his-dog sports movie: Air Bud! How much tapioca pudding is too much tapioca pudding? What role did Big Napkin have in the making of this movie? Why are dogs SO GOOD?! Listen along to find out! Content warning for discussion of abuse as depicted in Air...
16. "A Lot of Thrusting" - The Mask of Zorro (1998)
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBFor today's episode of What A Movie, join James and Nicole as they venture into the rugged frontier of 1800s California and examine 1998's The Mask of Zorro! They discuss, among other things: land grabs; how no one has game when they're fourteen years old; "the Youtubes"; and parallel universes involving the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
15. "Old Man Bezos" - We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993)
August 30, 2021 16:11 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBRoll back the rock! To the dawn of time! Or to the Middle Future? On this episode of What A Movie, Nicole and James try to wrap their heads around the fever dream that is We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story. Join them as they discuss, among other things: the moral implications of feeding mind-altering substances to living beings without their consent; the parallels of this movie to the Billy Joel hit "Uptown Girl"; and how the ongoing war between God and Satan is exemplified through the mind of ...
14. "SO. SAD." - An American Tail (1986)
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThere are no cats in America...? Find out as Nicole and James revisit what may hold the crown for saddest of all animated films, An American Tail. Among other things, they discuss disillusionment with the American dream, missed opportunities in the film Gangs of New York, and the American Tail/Game of Thrones crossover that literally no one asked for. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod
13. "Inexplicably Australian" - Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBPrice check on prune juice! Price check on prune juice! James and Nicole are joined this week by Lex Agolsove of The Peony Podcast to revisit her nostalgic pick, Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest! Listen along as we riff, laugh, and maybe cry about this unfortunately still-relevant, nearly 30-year-old movie. Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod The Peony: thepeonypodcast.com
TRAILER - What A Movie: A Nostalgia-Infused Podcast
July 20, 2021 08:00 - 49 seconds - 1.68 MBWhat is What A Movie? This trailer will (maybe, hopefully) tell you all about it! Twitter: @WhatAMoviePod Instagram: @whatamoviepod