3 Cissies & A Girl

Description coming soon.  CW: Cycle of Abuse, Domestic Violence, Inter-Partner Violence, Death, Verbal Abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Alcohol, Love Bombing, Misogyny

What's better than a mobster classic told by three generations of great comedians? Trying to follow this piecemeal ADD train of random quotes as we chug our way over to New York (aka Los Angeles) for Eddie Murphy's action-comedy cult classic, “Harlem Nights” (1989), of course. In this critically panned, fan-adored, Gen X fever dream, Richard Pryor plays club owner and “numbers” boss “Sugar Ray” (yes, seriously) who is contending with the scheming likes of disgruntled gangster “Bugsy Calhoune” (no, we're not kidding) played by the late, great Michael Lerner. Bugsy is not-so-silently fuming over the classic black vs white slight of being second to a highly successful black man, when he turns to corrupt cop “Phil Cantone” (Danny Aiello) to exact a particularly insidious form of street “justice” as he attempts to shut Sugar Ray's down. The film leans heavily on the comedic prowess of not only Pryor, Murphy (“Quick”), and Redd Foxx (“Bennie Wilson”) but also that of Della Reese (“Vera”), and Arsenio Hall (“Crying Man”) among others to create a romping good time filled with gags, jabs, and fun. Join our krewe as we discuss the importance of films like “Harlem Nights” in establishing a cultural benchmark for the “Ava DuVernay” and “Hobbs” tests, the generational translation(s) that are required to enjoy such films, and just the general fun of quoting some of the film's most iconic lines like “Kiss my entire ass”, or one of the 133 times the cast drops the F-bomb.  How did Hannah feel about this 80s classic? Does Matt finally find his voice? Will Terry and Garrett just recite the entire movie back to each other? You'll need to listen to find out! Just bring your ass and check out “Harlem Nights” already and don't forget to hit us up on socials and/or rate, review, and subscribe! CW: Gun violence, Sexual Assault, Drugs, CTE, Alcoholism, Love Bombing, Inter-Partner Violence, Sex Work, Body Shaming, Misogyny, Racial Slurs, Ableist Slurs

It's time to saddle up and schlep out west.  Although, with some of the modern choices in this noodle kugel-western you could probably strap on your seat belts.  This week we're rolling our 3CG wagon train out to the wild west with Mel Brooks' 1974 classic, "Blazing Saddles". This movie has a lot to say about racism, sexism, and fill-in-the-blank-ism, in a way that is sure to make you laugh, cringe, maybe even re-evaluate some of your own biases, and then cringe again.  This raunchy comedy follows Bart (Cleavon Little), a black railroad worker who becomes the unlikely sheriff and hero of a racist western town. With the help of his partner Jim (Gene Wilder), Bart sets out to bring some justice, enlightenment and laughs to a town filled with bigoted buffoons. Brooks' use of crude humor and outrageous antics both leave you in stitches and shine some much-needed light on the prejudices that unfortunately still exist today in a way that doesn't feel like Mongo's clobbering you over the head.  Join our own gang of misfits as we explore the film's cultural significance and the behind-the-scenes drama that made “Blazing Saddles” a comedy classic. Will Terry refrain from inappropriate comments? Did Matt feel like he was watching something he shouldn't? What GenX hill is Garrett ready to die on? And how will our resident progressive, Hannah, just flat-out ruin the film for everyone involved? Come along for the ADD wagon ride to hear our Krewe's unique perspectives on the film's themes of race, identity, and the power of humor in broaching sensitive subjects.  One thing's for sure: this episode is a wild ride. So, grab your cowboy hats and get ready for a rootin' tootin' (emphasis on tootin') good time as we explore the hilarity and social commentary that only a Mel Brooks comedy can provide. Oy! Don't forget to follow us wherever you get your pods and join us, podnuh! CW: Racist slurs, Homophobic slurs, Yellow face, Nazis, Anti-semitism, White supremacy, Sex work, Black face, Sexual innuendo References: Bergeson, S. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg Defends ‘Blazing Saddles' Against Claims of Racism. Retrieved from Indie Wire: https://www.indiewire.com/2022/12/whoopi-goldberg-defends-blazing-saddles-against-claims-racism-1234789555/ Breihan, T. (2019, November 01). Blazing Saddles punched up—knocking out horses and a racist America in one swing. Retrieved from The AV Club: https://www.avclub.com/blazing-saddles-punched-up-knocking-out-horses-and-a-ra-1839370209 Cuadra, M., & Ellis, J. (n.d.). Blazing Saddles. Retrieved from Afterlives of Slavery: An encyclopedia documenting contemporary representations of transatlantic slavery: https://afterlivesofslavery.wordpress.com/film/blazing-saddles/ Dick, J. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg Defends Blazing Saddles, Rejects Accusations of Racism. Retrieved from Movie Web: https://movieweb.com/whoopi-goldberg-defends-blazing-saddles-rejects-accusations-of-racism/ Faulx, N. (2014, February 14). 'Blazing Saddles,' The Best Interracial Buddy Comedy, Turns 40. Retrieved from Code Switch: NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/02/07/272452677/blazing-saddles-the-best-interracial-buddy-comedy-turns-40 Gualtieri, J. (2020, June 10). Is 'Blazing Saddles' Racist? Why 'Blazing Saddles' Isn't 'Gone with the Wind'. Retrieved from distractify: https://www.distractify.com/p/is-blazing-saddles-racist IMDb. (n.d.). Blazing Saddles (1974). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071230/ Jones, R. (2017, September 21). Mel Brooks: Blazing Saddles would never be made today. Retrieved from BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41337151 JP. (2010, May 27). Blazing Saddles (1974). Retrieved from Bechdel Test Movie List: https://bechdeltest.com/view/845/blazing_saddles/ Mahoney, D. (2021, June 25). Piers Morgan And Others On The Right Have Got Blazing Saddles So Wrong. Retrieved from Balls: https://www.balls.ie/the-rewind/blazing-saddles-racism-473998 Martin, P. (2018, August 05). Blazing Saddles: Perspective changes in 44 years. Retrieved from Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/aug/05/blazing-saddles-perspective-changes-in-/ Nelson, J. (2021, December 17). Retrieved from Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_JeffNelson/status/1471891504922648581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1471891504922648581%7Ctwgr%5Ebb1c91b503747e83805425a2856bc3c9b17a360c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwegotthiscovered.com%2Fmovies%2Ftw Nolfi, J. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg defends Blazing Saddles against racism claims: 'It hits everybody'. Retrieved from Entertainment Weekly: https://ew.com/movies/whoopi-goldberg-defends-blazing-saddles-against-racist-criticism/ Panek, E. (n.d.). Blazing Saddles. Retrieved from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/blazing-saddles Power, E. (2020, August 18). Blazing Saddles doesn't need ‘proper social context' – it's a politically incorrect masterpiece. Retrieved from The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/blazing-saddles-doesnt-need-proper-social-context-politically/ Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Blazing Saddles. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blazing_saddles Sharf, Z. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg Rejects Claim That ‘Blazing Saddles' Is Racist: ‘Leave the Movie Alone, Don't Make Me Come for You'. Retrieved from Variety: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/whoopi-goldberg-rejects-blazing-saddles-racist-canceled-1235453179/ Tinoco, A. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg Pushes Back On Claims ‘Blazing Saddles' Is Racist: “Don't Make Me Come For You”. Retrieved from Deadline: https://deadline.com/2022/12/whoopi-goldberg-pushes-back-claims-blazing-saddles-racist-the-view-1235193040/ Traux, A. (2020, April 17). How Humor Overpowers Racism In ‘Blazing Saddles'. Retrieved from mxdwn: All That Matters in Movies: https://movies.mxdwn.com/feature/how-humor-overpowers-racism-in-blazing-saddles/ u/Hummerous. (2022, September 04). Mel Brooks Was Problematic. Retrieved from Reddit: Curated Tumblr: https://www.reddit.com/r/CuratedTumblr/comments/x5fecl/mel_brooks_was_problematic/ u/redditmason. (2016, April 21). [Serious] How is Blazing Saddles viewed by the black community? 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TW: There are heavy and pointed discussions of suicide and ideation.  For those of you struggling with those thoughts, we suggest skipping this, or parts of this episode.  If you or someone you know needs help, please dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to speak with someone.  Help is available. You're never alone.  There's no need to walk in the dark. . . . Buckle up, 3CG fans, because this week we're diving back into the apex of teen drama and angst with the OG 1955 flick, "Rebel Without a Cause". Another golden Hollywood oldie from our own golden-haired Hollywood old soul.  It becomes increasingly apparent how this movie set the (sound)stage for so many franchises to come as Hannah and the boys delve into the movie that made James Dean an icon and makes us wonder why they were called the silent generation because they sure made a lot of noise.  James Dean stars as Jim Stark, a misunderstood teen who despite his best intentions, always ends up in trouble. Caught in the middle of his parents' strained relationship and constantly searching to find a loving group of his own, Jim turns to an unlikely crew of characters, played by Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, and Ed Platt, to supplement the missing affections of his milquetoast, middle-class family. Spoiler alert: it doesn't end well. Join the krewe as we explore the darkest inventions wrought by teenage angst, the eternal quest for acceptance, and the real behind-the-scenes drama that made “Rebel Without a Cause” a classic. How often does Terry mention James Dean's flawless skin? How uncomfortable will Matt get? Will Garrett offer any insight that doesn't make Hannah roll her eyes? Grab your tissues and tune in to find out! CW: Child abuse, Sex work, Suicidal ideation, (passive) Pedophilia, Toxic masculinity, Electra complex, Suicide Bullying, Cycles of abuse, Alcohol References: BBFC. (n.d.). Rebel Without A Cause (1955). Retrieved from BBFC: https://www.bbfc.co.uk/education/case-studies/rebel-without-a-cause-1955 Beard, R. (n.d.). Retrieved from Alpha Dictionary: https://www.alphadictionary.com/index.shtml Cassady Jr., C. (n.d.). Rebel Without a Cause. Retrieved from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/rebel-without-a-cause CHK Ithaca Studio. (2018, September 28). Film Study: Rebel Without a Cause. Retrieved from CHK Ithaca Studio: https://ithaca-studio.com/2018/09/28/film-study-rebel-without-a-cause/ Coates, T. (2015, February 09). My First Time … Watching ‘Rebel Without A Cause': Too Many Teens. Retrieved from Decider: My First Time … Watching ‘Rebel Without A Cause': Too Many Teens Crislip, A. (2022, March 24). SlashFilm. Retrieved from Rebel Without A Cause Ending Explained: The Immortal James Dean: https://www.slashfilm.com/809721/rebel-without-a-cause-ending-explained-the-immortal-james-dean/ Davis, E. (2009, August 01). Pain from the Beyond: "Rebel Without a Cause". Retrieved from mubi: https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/pain-from-the-beyond-rebel-without-a-cause digitig. (2011, December 14). Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Retrieved from Bechdel Test Movie List: https://bechdeltest.com/view/2926/rebel_without_a_cause/ Dramatica. (n.d.). Rebel Without a Cause. Retrieved from Dramatica: https://dramatica.com/analysis/rebel-without-a-cause Goldhill, O. (2019, May 15). Rebel WIth Many Flaws - Before We Knew Better: Rebel Without A Cause's retro gender attitude shows how far we've come. Retrieved from Quartz: https://qz.com/quartzy/1615774/rebel-without-a-causes-gender-portrayal-is-thankfully-outdated IMDb. (n.d.). Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048545/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Luke, A. (2021, February 03). The Continued Relevance of Rebel Without A Cause. Retrieved from Medium: https://medium.com/writing-in-the-media/the-continued-relevance-of-rebel-without-a-cause-b13c1fe07994 Pierce, K. (2016, December 30). Classic Film Through a Feminist Lens: REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE. Retrieved from Geek Girl Authority: https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/classic-film-through-a-feminist-lens-rebel-without-a-cause/ Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Rebel Without a Cause. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rebel_without_a_cause Rudd, S. (2022). “Rebel Without A Cause” And The Birth Of The New Teens. Retrieved from History Front: https://historyfront.com/rebel-without-a-cause-and-the-birth-of-the-new-teens/ Stewart, J. (2017, June 23). Throwback Review: Rebel WIthout a Cause. Retrieved from Girls in Capes: https://girlsincapes.com/2017/06/23/throwback-rebel/    

Well, 3CG-ers, this is episode is one for the record books. Sticking around in the 80s which means you probably already guessed this is another of Garrett's picks. We were in a time crunch recording this one so we kept the ADD train on the tracks for what is probably our speediest episode to date.  In his directorial debut, Chris Columbus is at the helm of this Elizabeth Shue lead comedy. Elizabeth plays Chris who has to venture into the big city to save her friend Brenda (Penelope Ann Miller) with her two charges, Brad and Sara, (Keith Coogan and Maia Brewton), and Brad's best friend Daryl played by the talented Anthony Rapp.  How the heck could a family-friendly comedy romp through the big city have problems? Oh you know we will find a way to make you uncomfortable.  What's Matt's reaction to him being filtered out of the last episode as background noise? How often do Terry's bowels make themselves known during this episode? How is it possible Garrett brought this episode in as quickly as he did? How does Hannah pull off the greatest titular quip of all time? You'll have to listen to find out. CW: Cheating/Infidelity Child Molestation/R*Pe Child Sex Worker Child Trafficking Domestic Violence Homophobia/Homophobic Language Racism Sexism Sexual Assault Stereotypes Toxic Masculinity Unhoused   References: Burke, P. (2022, January 19). 'Don't fool with the babysitter?' Fans bash Disney+ for changing 'Adventures in Babysitting' character's catchphrase line. Retrieved from WPTV: https://www.wptv.com/entertainment/movies/dont-fool-with-the-babysitter-fans-bash-disney-for-changing-adventures-in-babysitting-characters-catchphrase-line Ebert, R. (1987, July 01). Reviews: Adventures in Babysitting. Retrieved from Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/adventures-in-babysitting-1987 Howlett, E. (2018, May 26). Adventures In Babysitting (1987) Snapshot Review. Retrieved from The Film Magazine: https://www.thefilmagazine.com/adventures-in-babysitting-review-1987-elisabethshue/ IMDb. (n.d.). Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092513/ Ledet, B. (2016, July 31). Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Retrieved from Swampflix: https://swampflix.com/2016/07/31/adventures-in-babysitting-1987/ Messer, L. (2017, July 03). 'Adventures in Babysitting' turns 30: Keith Coogan tells stories from the set. Retrieved from ABC News Go: https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/adventures-babysitting-turns-30-keith-coogan-tells-stories/story?id=48363478 Roscoe, J. (2021, August 21). Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Retrieved from Basement Rejects: http://basementrejects.com/review/adventures-in-babysitting-1987/ Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Adventures in Babysitting. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/adventures_in_babysitting Sabga, C. (2016, June 27). Review: Adventures in Babysitting (1987 Original and 2016 Remake). Retrieved from Silver Screen Surprises: https://www.silverscreensurprises.com/2016/06/review-adventures-in-babysitting-1987.html Schmidt, S. (2019, December 20). 10 Ways Adventures In Babysitting Didn't Age Well. Retrieved from ScreenRant: https://screenrant.com/adventures-babysitting-eighties-aged-poorly/ TV Tropes. (n.d.). Film / Adventures in Babysitting. Retrieved from TV Tropes: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/AdventuresInBabysitting u/addictivesign. (2021, November 16). r/iwatchedanoldmovie. Retrieved from reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/iwatchedanoldmovie/comments/qvln0i/i_watched_adventures_in_babysitting_1987_and_was/ Watson, G. (2022, September 10). REVIEW: Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Retrieved from Fiction Machine: https://fictionmachine.com/2022/09/10/review-adventures-in-babysitting-1987/ Weisholtz, D. (2022, June 30). How the ‘80s classic ‘Adventures in Babysitting' directly led to 1 Oscar-nominated role. Retrieved from Today: https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/adventures-in-babysitting-elisabeth-shue-interview-rcna35499    

CW: Ableism  Ableist Language Antisemitism Bestiality Catcalling/Sexual Harassment Child-Death/Mortality Consent Issues/R*Pe Drugs Fatphobia Homophobia Homophobic Language Nudity Outdated Language Racism Racist Language September 11th Stereotypes Suicide/SI Toxic Masculinity Unhoused References Berger, J. (2021, November 03). Ghostbusters Star Dan Aykroyd Throws Full Support Behind Cancel Culture, Claims Offensive Comedy Should Be “Rightly Cancelled”. Retrieved from Bounding Into Comics: https://boundingintocomics.com/2021/11/03/ghostbusters-star-dan-aykroyd-throws- full-support-behind-cancel-culture-claims-offensive-comedy-should-be-rightly-cancelled/ Chen, J. (2022, September 13). Insider Trading Act of 1988. Retrieved from Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/insider-trading-act-of- 1988.asp#:~:text=Understanding%20the%20Insider%20Trading%20Act%20of%201988&text=Its %20full%20name%20was%20the,monetary%20values%20of%20the%20trades. David. (2021, December 31). Film Analysis: Trading Places. Retrieved from Crossing the Themes: https://crossingthethemes.wordpress.com/2021/12/31/film-analysis-trading-places/ Freeman, H. (2014, April 08). My guilty pleasure: Trading Places. Retrieved from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2014/apr/08/my-guilty-pleasure-trading-places Hall, D. (2019, October 02). Probelmatic Movies of the 80s | Trading Places (1983). Retrieved from Literate Ape: We're All Just Apes Who Learned To Read: https://www.literateape.com/blog/2019/9/25/problematic-movies-of-the-80s-trading-places- 1983 IMDb. (n.d.). Trading Places (1983). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086465/?ref_=tt_mv_close Koehler, S. (n.d.). ‘Trading Places' Still A Socially Relevant Christmas Comedy. Retrieved from Black Girl Nerds: https://blackgirlnerds.com/trading-places-still-a-socially-relevant-christmas-comedy/ Luke. (2020, November 25). Trading Places (1983) Problematic Masterpiece…? Retrieved from Lost in Movies: https://lostinmovies.co.uk/trading-places-1983-problematic-masterpiece/ Murphy, C. (2021, April 14). Societal issues in Trading Places. Retrieved from The Independent: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/societal-issues-in-trading-places- 40307715.html notlefthandedfilmguy. (2020, December 06). How Does Trading Places Survive the Switch From Then to Now? Retrieved from The Not Left Handed Film Guide: https://notlefthandedfilmguide.co.uk/2020/12/06/how-does-trading-places-survive-the-switch- from-then-to-now/ Orner, A. (n.d.). Trading Places Movie Review. Retrieved from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/trading-places Ossman, C. (2018, November 11). Trading Places: The prince's nurture vs. the pauper's nature. Retrieved from Thinking Out Loud: https://chadossman.com/blog/trading-places-1983-movie-review/ Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Trading Places. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/trading_places Solzman, D. (2020, December 01). Trading Places Added To Paramount Presents. Retrieved from Solzy at the Movies: https://www.solzyatthemovies.com/2020/12/01/trading-places-added-to- paramount-presents/ Stewart, CJ. (2017, January 01). REVIEW – Trading Places. Retrieved from The Viewer's Commentary: https://viewerscommentary.com/2017/01/01/review-trading-places/ Taylor, C. (2023, January 22). These 6 money movies inspired CEOs and financial experts and helped shape their careers. Retrieved from Fortune: https://fortune.com/2023/01/22/best-movies- about-money-according-to-financial-experts/ The Economist. (2022, January 07). “Trading Places” and the challenge of troubling art of the past. Retrieved from The Economist: https://www.economist.com/culture/2022/01/07/trading- places-and-the-challenge-of-troubling-art-of-the-past  

Gather 'round, 3CG fans, for a journey back in time! This week, the gang tackles the sci-fi classic, "The Andromeda Strain", and boy, is it a doozy! From its ethical quandaries to its thought-provoking themes, this film has something for everyone. So sit back, grab a snack, and get ready to delve into the world of science, fiction, and all the juicy details in between! The film, based on a novel by Michael Crichton, follows a team of scientists as they race to contain a deadly virus from outer space before it wipes out all life on Earth. This episode is sure to be a wild ride, with Hannah, introducing the film via “Docta Sista”.  Will Terry bring his usual barrage of jokes? Will Matt be able to keep up with the complex themes of the movie? What causes the drama between “Mom” and “Dad” this time? And what surprising insights will they uncover as they delve into "The Andromeda Strain"? Tune in to find out! CW: Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders Pandemic/Germs Nuclear Apocalypse/Nuclear Anxiety Politics Sexism Animal Abuse Drug/Alcohol Abuse Gore Outdated Language Implied Nudity References Berlatsky, N. (2021, March 09). The Andromeda Strain is Too Optimistic. Retrieved from Splice Today: https://www.splicetoday.com/moving-pictures/the-andromeda-strain-is-too-optimistic Franer, J. (n.d.). The Andromeda Strain. Retrieved from Bechdel Test Movie List: https://bechdeltest.com/view/9680/the_andromeda_strain/ Greenspun, R. (1971, March 21). Screen: Wise's 'Andromeda Strain'. Retrieved from The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/1971/03/22/archives/screen-wises-andromeda-strain.html Hansen, J. (2021, March 15). ‘Andromeda Strain' movie (1971) seems longer than TV miniseries (2008). Retrieved from Reviews From My Couch: https://reviewsfrommycouch.com/2021/03/movies/the-andromeda-strain-reviews/ Hilden, N. (2020, April 01). The Untold Truth Of The Andromeda Strain. Retrieved from Looper: https://www.looper.com/198300/the-untold-truth-of-the-andromeda-strain/ IMDb. (n.d.). The Andromeda Strain (1971). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066769/ Marano, M. (2021, May 01). 1971 Project Film Commentary: “The Andromeda Strain” — Science Is the Enemy? Retrieved from Arts Fuse: https://artsfuse.org/227758/1971-project-film-commentary-the-andromeda-strain-science-is-the-enemy/ MasterClass. (2021, October 21). Split Diopter Lens Explained: 4 Split Diopter Shots in Cinema. Retrieved from MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/split-diopter-explained Mercer, B. (2011, September 08). Before 'Contagion,' Catch Up With the Spotty History of Disease Cinema. Retrieved from The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/09/before-contagion-catch-up-with-the-spotty-history-of-disease-cinema/244726/ Musings of a Middle-Aged Geek. (2020, April 13). “The Andromeda Strain” (1971) is a timely reminder that it can always be much worse…. Retrieved from Musings of a Middle-Aged Geek: https://musingsofamiddleagedgeek.blog/2020/04/13/the-andromeda-strain-1971-is-a-timely-reminder-that-it-can-always-be-much-worse/ Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). The Andromeda Strain. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/andromeda_strain Sage, T. (2021, March 12). 50 Years Ago: ‘The Andromeda Strain' Sounds Viral Danger Alert. Retrieved from Ultimate Classic Rock (Classic Rock & Culture): https://ultimateclassicrock.com/andromeda-strain-movie/ Shulgasser-Parker, B. (n.d.). The Andromeda Strain. Retrieved from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-andromeda-strain  

Giddy up, 3CG fans! This week, the gang is taking on a classic western with the 1966 John Wayne film, "El Dorado". From shootouts to horseback rides, this movie has all the elements of a classic cowboy flick. So grab your cowboy hat and get ready for a rootin'-tootin' good time! In this dusty old western, John Wayne stars as a gunslinger who teams up with his old friend (Robert Mitchum) to help a man reclaim his stolen land. If you're a fan of tired plots and even more tired acting, then this one's for you! Get ready for a heaping helping of corny one-liners, a cringe-inducing scene with James Caan, and enough horseback riding to make even Roy Rogers envious. This episode is sure to be a hoot, with Matt leading the charge, Terry bringing the humor, and Hannah and Garrett offering their unique perspectives on the film. Will Terry survive a cattle drive? Will Matt ever learn to ride a horse? What surprising-insights will the gang uncover as they delve into "El Dorado"? Tune in to find out! CW: Suicide/Suicidal Ideation Gun Violence Alcoholism Racism Outdated Language Vomiting Violence Against Women Toxic Masculinity References Carr, J. (2017, May 20). "El Dorado": The Dawn of Caan. Retrieved from MUBI: https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/el-dorado-the-dawn-of-caan Costello, B. (n.d.). El Dorado (1967). Retrieved from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/el-dorado-1967 Ebert, R. (1967, August 04). El Dorado. Retrieved from Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/el-dorado-1967 IMDb. (n.d.). El Dorado (1966). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061619/ Man of Yesterday. (2014, February 16). Movie Review – El Dorado (1966). Retrieved from Man of Yesterday: https://manofyesterday.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/movie-review-el-dorado-1966/ Meyer, M. (n.d.). El Dorado. Retrieved from Bechdel Test Movie List: https://bechdeltest.com/view/9577/el_dorado/ Movie Mistakes. (n.d.). El Dorado (1966). Retrieved from Movie Mistakes: https://www.moviemistakes.com/film1618 Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). El Dorado. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/el_dorado Simpson, G. (2022, February 10). El Dorado: How Robert Mitchum's huge gaffe was explained away by John Wayne. Retrieved from Express: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1562894/El-Dorado-John-Wayne-Robert-Mitchum TV Tropes. (n.d.). Film / El Dorado. Retrieved from TV Tropes: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/ElDorado Vishnevetsky, I. (2014, May 30). Howard Hawks takes a second shot at Rio Bravo. Retrieved from AV Club: Howard Hawks takes a second shot at Rio Bravo

So technically nobody picked this episode, although Hannah compiled this list so we are going to give her credit, or is that blame? I guess it depends on which 3CG-er you side with. Even though much to Garrett's dismay, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation didn't make the cut this month, we manage to lampoon this “National Treasure” or at least some of us do. Add another Michael Curtiz flick to the pod, the first being Casablanca, with this 1954 musical starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Did we say musical? Sorry Matt! At least this one is in color, which is about the only color White Christmas offers.  We are going to warn you now this show was recorded post-holiday party, so it starts off the rails and stays there. There's plenty of discussion about the movie, but there is an equal amount of bizarre rambling side banter that starts with the topic at hand but somehow never seems to make a point in the end.  Is the episode that Terry finally pushes the limit with his over the top outdated antics? Did Matt finally love a musical? Is Hannah the only one that did any research post viewing? What did Garrett do more, derail or steer the show back on track? You'll have to listen to find out.    Show notes/CW   This episode contains mentions: outdated language, eating disorders, violence against women, sex work, and sexual assault.   

Well, 3CG-ers, that foray into watching films in color was short-lived.  We're going back to black (and white) with a 1941 classic, and we'll give you one guess as to who picked this one.  Our old-soul-black-and-white-morality-raised-on-the-classics millennial, Hannah, picked our second movie for November and what is arguably one of the greatest films ever made, “Citizen Kane”. Orson Welles wrote, directed, and starred in this classic 2-hour epic that much like “Halloween”, breathed a gasp of fresh air into modern-day cinema.  Funnily enough, it took us about 2-hours to discuss this masterpiece, but don't worry, unlike certain past episodes (“They Live” looking at you), we actually discuss the film. We know you guys like it when we steer away from political discussions and talk about the movie, but when the flashback-laden narrative shows how an aging publishing tycoon lived his life through corruption and political intrigue, it's hard not to steer into the present, and draw direct correlations to current and historical figures.  You'll want to skip this episode if you are not a fan of the G&H show as the two of them discuss the beauty of this film in great detail, while the rest of the boys struggle to keep up.  Poor Matt always gets a little foggy when things are in black and white, and Terry, coming off a long drive from an overnight set, didn't have enough C-4 in his system to fuel his smart-ass, inappropriate remarks. Is this the episode with Terry's lowest word count? Will Matt ever learn to appreciate black-and-white films? What did Garrett say to Hannah that had her refuse to speak? Will she ever forgive him? You'll have to listen to find out. Show notes/CW This episode contains/mentions the following: Suicide, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Violence against women, and Sex work.  References Citizen Kane - Bechdel Test Movie List. Bechdel Test Movie List. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://bechdeltest.com/view/1266/citizen_kane/  Citizen kane movie review. Common Sense Media. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/citizen-kane  Citizen Kane. Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/citizen_kane  IMDb.com. (n.d.). Citizen Kane. IMDb. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv  Scott, S. (2021, July 26). The untold truth of citizen Kane. Looper. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.looper.com/283570/the-untold-truth-of-citizen-kane/  Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, July 18). Mercury theatre. Wikipedia. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Theatre#Citizen_Kane_(1941)  SparkNotes. (n.d.). Symbols. Sparknotes. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.sparknotes.com/film/citizenkane/symbols/  Scripts, I. (2022, August 30). What's so good about the citizen kane ending? Industrial Scripts®. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://industrialscripts.com/citizen-kane-ending/  Seibold, W. (2021, November 12). Citizen Kane Ending explained. /Film. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.slashfilm.com/660149/citizen-kane-ending-explained/  Film analysis: Orson Welles 'Rob Kane' - Coward Kane. Film Analysis: Orson Welles 'Rob Kane'. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.123helpme.com/essay/Film-Analysis-Orson-Welles-Rob-Kane-537278  Essay on symbolism in citizen Kane. (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.ipl.org/essay/Essay-On-Symbolism-In-Citizen-Kane-PJPCH66WVZV  Aguilar, A. L. (2011, September 1). Symbolism and motifs in citizen Kane. historyofhistoryonfilm. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://historyofhistoryonfilm.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/symbolism-and-motifs-in-citizen-kane/  Eberle, S. G. (2012, October 4). The real puzzle in citizen Kane. Psychology Today. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-in-mind/201210/the-real-puzzle-in-citizen-kane  jaspergolfer, A. (2018, January 29). Citizen Kane: The Jigsaw Puzzle That Never Gets completed. Jasper Golfer. Retrieved November 11, 2022, from https://jaspergolfer.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/citizen-kane-the-jigsaw-puzzle-that-never-gets-completed/  SparkNotes. (n.d.). Important Quotes Explained: Citizen Kane. Sparknotes. Retrieved November 11, 2022, from https://www.sparknotes.com/film/citizenkane/quotes/page/5/#:~:text=As%20he%20walks%20through%20the,to%20put%20that%20puzzle%20together.  Salazar, D. (2018, May 23). Opera meets film: 'citizen Kane' creates an aria & reinterprets Rossini's 'il barbiere di siviglia'. OperaWire. Retrieved November 11, 2022, from https://operawire.com/opera-meets-film-citizen-kane-creates-an-aria-reinterprets-rossinis-il-barbiere-di-siviglia/#:~:text=Opera%20Meets%20Film%3A%20'Citizen%20Kane,Il%20Barbiere%20di%20Siviglia'%20%2D%20OperaWire  Therealfuster. (2004, December 28). Kane and the Cockatoo. TCM Message Boards. Retrieved November 11, 2022, from https://forums.tcm.com/topic/3610-kane-and-the-cockatoo/  Ten random observations about citizen Kane. White City Cinema. (2014, July 10). Retrieved November 11, 2022, from https://whitecitycinema.com/2014/07/07/10-observations-about-citizen-kane/  IxrecIxrec 1, & WaltWalt 99.3k99 gold badges324324 silver badges348348 bronze badges. (1964, March 1). What's with the "Cockatoo jump scare" in citizen Kane? Movies & TV Stack Exchange. Retrieved November 11, 2022, from https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/65960/whats-with-the-cockatoo-jump-scare-in-citizen-kane  III, C. F. (n.d.). Yellow journalism. Yellow Journalism. Retrieved November 11, 2022, from https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/1253/yellow-journalism#:~:text=Yellow%20journalism%20marked%20by%20sensationalist,the%20creation%20of%20yellow%20journalism.  Scheuer, J. (2014). Examples of Fragmentation as Motif in Citizen Kane. 2014 Unit 4 Citizen Kane. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.filepicker.io/api/file/CJCEZVfmToOwtvJZN91l.  R/moviedetails - in citizen Kane (1941), a scene is interrupted with the sudden appearence and loud screech of a cockatoo. after much speculation from people on its symbolism, Orson Welles admitted that he put it in there to wake up any audience members who might be dozing off. reddit. (n.d.). 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Yes, we know, technically spooky season is over (except in our hearts, where it's all year long), but this is Matt's first pick to make it into the show, so we cut him some slack.   Clearly falling for the master director John Carpenter's style in "They Live," Matt takes us back to 1978 and to arguably the birth of the modern-day slasher film with his SpOoOkY revenge pick, "Halloween". In a 3CG-first, none of the krewe had even seen this cult classic before.  However, the premise and genre sparked a fascinating internal "will he or won't he" war, where none of us could decide if Terry would even watch, let alone like, the film. Never fear though Terry fans, once the C-4 (pls sponsor us) kicked in he was fully engaged and running us off the rails with his usual quips, mildly distasteful stories, and wry observations.  Other 3CG-firsts feature Matt actually saying more than three words, and Hannah not reading a doctoral thesis (although she does blow Garrett's hamsters off the wheel when explaining the fraught symbolism and patriarchal implications of the film). So 3CG-ers, did Terry actually watch the film? Was Matt's first movie panned, forever scarring him, and discouraging any future picks? What does Garrett think about Michael Myers driving a car? And how does our resident California girl reference a Texas Toothpick? You'll have to listen to find out.   This episode contains/mentions the following: Violence Against Women, Abortion, Sex, Drinking, Drugs References Bailey, J. (2021, October 25). 'Halloween' and the problem with its sequels. The New York Times. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/25/movies/halloween-franchise-problems.html Bechdel Test Movie list. Halloween - Bechdel Test Movie List. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://bechdeltest.com/view/2815/halloween/ Clasen, M. (2017, October). Hack n' Slash: Halloween (1978) . Academic.oup.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://academic.oup.com/book/4159/chapter- abstract/145934427?redirectedFrom=fulltext Halloween movie review. Common Sense Media. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/halloween IMDb.com. (1978, October 27). Halloween. IMDb. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/?ref_=tttr_tr_tt McCormick, C. (2020, October 18). 7 reasons John Carpenter's Halloween has aged poorly (& 8 reasons it's timeless). ScreenRant. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://screenrant.com/john-carpenter-original-halloween-best-parts-worst-mistakes/ Murrian, S. R. (2022, October 12). John Carpenter's 1978 'Halloween' is one of the best, Scariest Horror Movies of All Time-Here's why - parade: Entertainment, recipes, health, life, holidays. Parade. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://parade.com/606101/samuelmurrian/7-reasons-why-john-carpenters-halloween-is- one-of-the-most-beloved-horror-films-of-all-time/ Na. (n.d.). Halloween. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1009113-halloween Newman, S. (2022, July 31). What Halloween (1978) tells us about suburban morality and repression. MovieWeb. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://movieweb.com/halloween-1978-suburban-morality-repression/ R/moviedetails - in Halloween (1978) a wisp of smoke passes by the scene. it's director John Carpenter chain-smoking off screen. reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/a0dmrz/in_halloween_1978_a_wisp_of _smoke_passes_by_the/ R/moviedetails - in Halloween (1978), inside Laurie's bedroom there is a poster of a painting by James Ensor (1860-1949) - a Belgian expressionist painter who was most famous for portraying human figures wearing grotesque masks. reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/9pfcvj/in_halloween_1978_inside_lauri es_bedroom_there_is/ R/moviedetails - in John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978), as Annie bribes Lindsey into going across the street, the movie on TV, "Forbidden planet", is going to a commercial break. when they arrive at Tommy's house, where Annie leaves Lindsey in Laurie's care, the movie is coming back from the break. reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/78dfxk/in_john_carpenters_halloween_ 1978_as_annie_bribes/ R/moviedetails - in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978), the escalation of events is also shown visually. starting with open suburban areas, the scenes become more confined as Myers approaches, concluding in a cramped wardrobe. great imagery or brilliant use of a limited budget? reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/a6r6lv/in_john_carpenters_halloween_1 978_the_escalation/ R/moviedetails - in John Carpenter's 'Halloween' (1978), they have a TV showing the movie 'the thing from another world' (1951). John Carpenter would go on to direct a remake called 'The thing' (1982) four years later. reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/si8aq8/in_john_carpenters_halloween_ 1978_they_have_a_tv/ R/moviedetails - til, in John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978), as Laurie Walks down the street away from the Myers' house, she sings a tune to herself - the song doesn't exist in real life and she and John Carpenter made it up on the spot before filming. reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.reddit.com/r/MovieDetails/comments/9c9d5d/til_in_john_carpenters_hallowe en_1978_as_laurie/ R/unpopularopinion - halloween (1978) is a terrible movie. reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/dqi74m/halloween_1978_is_a_terri ble_movie/ TheHaughtyCulturist. (2022, August 10). Halloween (1978) explained: But wait, were there two killers? The Haughty Culturist. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.thehaughtyculturist.com/films/halloween-1978-explained-two-killers/ Tyler, A. 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While we would like this episode to be like Meg Foster's piercing blue eyes and cut straight to the point, it's more like that 6-minute fight scene between ‘Rowdy' Roddy Piper and America's favorite President, Keith David.   We may only discuss the actual movie “They Live” (1988) for about 6 minutes of this 90+ minute podcast, but like the film, the tangents we stray off onto are a teaser for what's to come. Much like we masquerade as an actual movie podcast, “They Live” is a biting, satirical look at capitalism and greed masquerading as a B-Movie horror flick. Our krewe touches (and we really mean touches as the topic is only discussed for about 36 seconds) on the fact that the movie still carries a great deal of relevance for today's world. Perhaps it's the krewe's overall thoughts on the slow pacing of the film that makes this episode anything but slow-paced, but as we ramble our way through this ep we see the familiar hallmarks of a 3CG production:  Terry tries to goad Hannah into a reaction with his horribly outdated jokes and language, Matthew extols the virtues of color film, Hannah reads us another dissertation, and Garrett's brain hamsters pass out from exhaustion. So, business as usual. Will Terry ever learn we don't buy his heel act? Will Matthew be able to shake his turn as the baby face (or even speak more than two sentences)? Does Garrett consider the ultimate remake one that stars the people's elbow? Is Hannah the real ‘Rowdy' one of the krewe? Did we miss out on making several wrestling-themed puns during the recording? You'll have to listen to find out! Show notes/CW: This episode contains/mentions the following: derogatory language, outdated terms, toxic masculinity/hyper-masculinity, guns, and violence.  Sources: Acevedo, Y. (2017, January 4). John Carpenter wants internet Nazis to stop misinterpreting 'they live'. IndieWire. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.indiewire.com/2017/01/john-carpenter-they-live-twitter-internet-nazis-jewish-control-capitalism-1201764730/ Brady, J. (2018, August 3). Qanon: The conspiracy theorist group that appears at trump rallies. NPR. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.npr.org/2018/08/03/635449555/qanon-the-conspiracy-theorist-group-that-appears-at-trump-rallies Cinemaclown, The Author (Translated)cinemaclownCinema is my life capsule. Horror is my refuge. Jurassic Park is first love. Lord of the Rings is perfection. Spielberg is GOAT. Cameron is King. In Nolan I trust. Pixar makes my heart sing. Reviewing films is a force of , Srivastav, A., & Dutta, D. (2019, October 12). They live [1988]: A biting satire on modern society. High On Films. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.highonfilms.com/they-live/ Company, S. N. (n.d.). Sudo null - latest it news. SudoNull. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://sudonull.com/post/215063-They-Live-The-film-that-makes-The-Matrix-And-no-pendoflops-are-needed Diaz, M. (2022, August 27). How John Carpenter's they live quietly influenced pop culture. CBR. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.cbr.com/john-carpenter-they-live-pop-culture-influence-obey/ Eggert, E. by B. (1988, November 4). They live. Deep Focus Review. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://deepfocusreview.com/definitives/they-live/ Guardian News and Media. (2017, January 9). They live: John Carpenter's action flick needs to be saved from neo-nazis. The Guardian. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2017/jan/09/they-live-john-carpenter-neo-nazis Heuring, D. (2021, October 30). From Outer Space, they live. American Cinematographer. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://ascmag.com/articles/from-outer-space-they-live Hyden, S. (2018, October 4). John Carpenter's 'they live' was supposed to be a warning. we didn't heed it. we didn't even understand it. The Ringer. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/10/4/17933020/they-live-john-carpenter-america-donald-trump IMDb.com. (1988, November 4). They live. IMDb. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096256/?ref_=tttr_tr_tt McAdams, D. (2020, May 2). They live, the matrix, & waking up: Movie review: LegalNoodlecom. LegalNoodle. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://legalnoodle.com/they-live-the-matrix-awakening/ Murphy, S., & Murphy, S. (2012, November 13). 'they live' is the most blunt critique of unfettered capitalism ever committed to celluloid, PopMatters. PopMatters. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.popmatters.com/165352-they-live-collectors-edition-blu-ray-2495798113.html MysticSpoon, UncleFok, & Reelz. (n.d.). The matrix vs. they live. Flickchart. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.flickchart.com/discussion/24E601E6F1/vs/9EE9719C9E Raftery, B. (2017, January 5). Bigots are trying to ruin cult classic 'they live', because of course they are. Wired. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.wired.com/2017/01/they-live-theory-debunked/ Rothkopf, J. (2018, June 25). Why 'they live' is a subversive 1980s masterpiece. Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/empire-of-the-sunglasses-how-they-live-took-on-republicans-and-won-173344/ Seitz, M. Z. (n.d.). 30 minutes on: "they live": MZS: Roger Ebert. MZS | Roger Ebert. Retrieved October 26, 2022, from https://www.rogerebert.com/mzs/30-minutes-on-they-live Suzanne-Mayer, D. (2018, November 5). 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What happens when Garret doesn't watch the time and the ADD train leaves the track and any semblance of structure behind? You get a tangentially related take on the 1932 Horror classic, Freaks, that's longer than the movie itself.   Since MGM freaked out, pun intended, over Browning's original 90-minute cut, the final available film is a short but not-so-sweet, must-watch that clocks in at just over an hour.  However, the lasting reverberations created by the intended social commentaries can be felt even today in the subsequent generations of cult classics, for better or worse.   And how does the krewe feel about it? Well, the boys struggled to update their lexicon with this one, never quite knowing how to reference some of the events or characters of the movie respectfully.  Luckily, they had some 9-month pregnant pauses and sharp side-eyes to tell them where the line was. All in all, there were some definite strong feelings and zany takes on the movie, sprinkled liberally with ADD shenanigans and naked roommate stories for good measure.     And what outdated term does Terry need the Woke PoliceTM to help update? Does he give us a curveball to end all curveballs about where his heart really is? Does Matthew (or is it Mateo Giuseppe?) ever stick up for himself?  We hope not, that's never ended well for the characters in his beloved mob dramas (RIP Spider). Either way, you'll need to listen to find out!   Show notes/CW: This episode contains mentions the following: Outdated and ableist language, ableism, amputation, domestic violence, violence against women, and pedophilia. Listener discretion is advised.   Sources Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Freaks. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freaks Guardian News and Media. (2015, June 14). Freaks Review–‘remarkable beauty' in once-banned movie. The Guardian. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/14/freaks-tod-browning-1932-once-banned-film-review IMDb.com. (n.d.). Freaks. IMDb. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0022913/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv Lopez, K. (2020, October 8). ‘freaks' is the granddaddy of disabled horror, for better and worse. IndieWire. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.indiewire.com/2020/10/freaks-disabled-horror-movie-1234590637/ Na. (n.d.). Freaks. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/freaks Phillips, M. (2021, January 7). Freaks: How Tod Browning's controversial classic got an unofficial remake. ScreenRant. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://screenrant.com/tod-browning-freaks-movie-remake-freakshow-2007-explained/  

Well, we're hopping back in time, or rather warping, with The Rocky Horror Picture Show.  Another cult classic delight from the same glorious mind that brought you, Priscilla, Terry J. Nelson.     The krewe discusses the myriad pitfalls of gender and sexuality, Matthew tries to keep up his good Catholic boy facade, Terry fusses over Jasper, Hannah enlightens the krewe about the origins of the Rainbow Flag, and Garrett just tries to keep the show moving.     There may be some problems with the delivery, but there's a little something for everyone to love in this 1975 banger.  The krewe even kicks around the idea of a Priscilla-RHPS double feature with dress-up.  And while there was a bit of a power struggle over who gets to bring Dr. Frank-N-Furter back to life (what self-respecting actor wouldn't want to try their hand at the inimitable Tim Curry?), there's nothing but glam and love for this film, despite Matthew's protestations.   Damnit, Janet.  Just get into it already.   Show Notes:   This episode contains mentions the following: divorce, sexual assault, transphobia, TERFs, homophobia, consent issues, violence, slut shaming, elder abuse, and child molestation.    Sources: BBC. (n.d.). The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Film That's saved lives. BBC Culture. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200618-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-the-film-thats-saved-lives Collins, A. (2020, June 8). How I learned to stop worrying and Love 'the rocky horror picture show' again [trapped by gender]. Bloody Disgusting! Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3587316/learned-stop-worrying-love-rocky-horror-picture-show-trapped-gender/ IMDb.com. (n.d.). The Rocky Horror Picture Show. IMDb. Retrieved September 9, 2022, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv Mell-Taylor, A. (2020, November 17). Gently ripping apart 'the rocky horror picture show'. Medium. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://aninjusticemag.com/gently-ripping-apart-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-ce2ff8022e60 Morgan, T. (2017, June 2). How did the rainbow flag become an LGBT symbol? History.com. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.history.com/news/how-did-the-rainbow-flag-become-an-lgbt-symbol Na. (n.d.). The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_horror_picture_show R/asktransgender - is rocky horror picture show problematic to the LGBTQ+ community? reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.reddit.com/r/asktransgender/comments/q29qkn/is_rocky_horror_picture_show_problematic_to_the/ The Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie Review. Common Sense Media. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-rocky-horror-picture-show Rouner, J. (2017, July 31). Looking back, the Rocky Horror Picture Show hasn't aged that well. Houston Press. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-is-very-problematic-in-2017-9601139 Sandel, C., By, & Sandel, C. (2015, October 31). Let's not do the time warp again, Rocky Fans. The Mary Sue. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.themarysue.com/lets-not-do-the-time-warp/ Stenberg, M. (2019, February 18). Is it finally time to phase out 'The rocky horror picture show'? Study Breaks. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://studybreaks.com/tvfilm/time-phase-rocky-horror-picture-show/  

Yet another Golden Age Hollywood classic but this time from the romantic mind of Terry J. Nelson.  Tune in as the boys bemoan the woes of love and being the better person while Hannah tries to bring the movie into a modern context with discussion points and woke buzzwords galore.     The krewe broaches the messy topic of toxic masculinity and the ADD train is in full force going a little off the rails but doing their best to make sure they hit all the stations.  Terry breaks out his best Humphrey Bogart impression, Matt throws in his two cents about the ending, Garrett muses on his own growth, and Hannah goes on a tangent about the historical context of Sam, the piano player.     While there may have been a few heavy-handed archetypes and a semi-controversial ending, this star-studded cast and their subtle performances only age better as time goes by (racism and sexism excluded, of course).     The krewe may not have had any gin on hand, but the toasts and roasts of this top 100 movie will have you saying, “here's looking at you, kid.”   Show notes:   This episode contains mentions the following: drinking, smoking, sexual assault, domestic violence, pedophilia, sexism, racism, gambling, and gun violence.   Sources:   Casablanca movie review. Common Sense Media. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/casablanca Christyl Rivers, P. (2021, May 19). Is Casablanca your favorite sexist, racist movie? Medium. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://aninjusticemag.com/is-casablanca-your-favorite-sexist-racist-movie-8ea1fedd3554 Jones, D. B. (2017, December 4). Taking a hard look at you, kid. The Smart Set. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.thesmartset.com/taking-a-hard-look-at-you-kid/ Sanders, S. (2017, August 5). Classic movie review: 'Casablanca'. NPR. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.npr.org/2017/08/05/541774283/classic-movie-review-casablanca Srogouski, Srogouski, 5, charsmoviereviews J., 5, srogouski P. authorJ., 29, mark london N., 7, V. F., 29, srogouski P. authorN., 11, S. A. J., 11, srogouski P. authorJ., 19, G. G. J., & 19, srogouski P. authorJ. (2017, January 4). Casablanca (1942): Pseudo anti-fascism, real sexism, genuine racism. Writers Without Money. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://writerswithoutmoney.com/2017/01/04/casablanca-1942-pseudo-anti-fascism-real-sexism-genuine-racism/comment-page-1/      

This week's pick is another Golden Age Hollywood classic from our own golden-haired, Hollywood girl herself.  Tune in as Hannah tests the theory of if Gentlemen [really do] Prefer Blondes or if it's all just ticklish business any way you look at it.  While the boys may have been enamored with the bombshell duo of Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, Hannah definitely had some tricks up her sleeve with some of those musical numbers.  Will the boys finally learn to do pre-show research?  So far only our resident historian, Garrett, has taken up that mantle as he delves into the basis for the movie: the 1949 stage production by the same name.  And while there may have been some initial grumblings, this Howard Hawk's classic never fails to disappoint with some iconic numbers and bewitching performances by just two [legendary] girls from Little Rock.  No one will ever mistake our krewe for being gentlemen, but we know at least a couple who may indeed prefer blondes.  Show notes: This episode contains mentions of the following; Drinking, Smoking, Sexual Assault, Necrophilia, and Drugs/Date-Rape

Join us this week as we discuss the 1954 Horror/Sci-Fi classic Them! If you are following along at home make sure you include 1954 and the ! in Them! lest you end up researching Van Morrison or the Amazon series. No, this good old slice of Americana stars James Whitmore (The Shawshank Redemption), James Arness, (Gunsmoke), and Joan Weldon. Another one of Hannah's picks, which we swear are totally random, this episode starts out talking about Louis CK and fellatio and it's pretty much all downhill from there. Garrett, Hannah, and Terry drank so much C4 during the course of this episode that Matthew's heart exploded from residual caffeine.  Show notes: This episode contains mentions of the following; Violence, PTSD, Firearms, Incest, Catcalling, Marijuana, and Drug Use. 

Join us for another episode where we discuss the 1974 Martin Scorsese film "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" starring Kris Kristofferson and Ellen Burstyn. If this episode seems a little heavy on Hannah and Garrett's side it's probably because Terry forgot how to use a microphone and Matthew forgot he had one.  ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Enjoy this episode and stay tuned next month for two brand new movies that are revealed at the end of this episode. Spoiler alert: We are pretty sure Hannah rigged this one as our movies for next month go back... like way back... Who knew a Millenial would have such an old soul? Show notes: This episode contains several discussions about domestic violence, and alcoholism, and has a brief mention of suicide. 

We are back, baby! We are bringing you an all-new Season of Three Cissies and A Girl where we ruin your favorite classic movies. Youngblood is stepping in for Rob since his schedule training America's future MMA badasses makes it difficult for him to join us and Terry is still... Terry.  Join us this week for the pre-code 1934 classic The Thin Man where we discuss getting into Myrna Loy's drawers. Besides Myrna Loy, the W. S. Van Dyke directed mystery also stars William Powell and the scene-stealing wire-haired fox terrier Skippy as Asta. Based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett,  Powel, plays Nick, a retired private detective, with Loy as his wife, Nora Charles, a wealthy heiress. Together, the couple enjoys copious drinking, flirtatious banter, and solves a murder or two.  *Show Notes: This episode discusses domestic violence, which may be uncomfortable for some listeners.    .  Be sure to follow us on our socials, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and send all questions, comments, and vitriol to: 3cissiesandagirl@gmail.com  

Rob has a saying, "Ain't no kink-shaming here at 3CG" which leads us to Hannah's pick for Pride Month, Kinky Boots. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Joel Edgerton this 2005 comedy about a UK shoemaker that gets into the business of making boots for Drag Queens can't be too problematic right? We didn't censor Terry on this one and Garrett and his shoe fetish find his voice.  It's possible our next episode might be a little late due to some scheduling issues with the cast but stay tuned after this one as we finish off Pride Month with our next two picks. Be sure to follow us on our socials, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and send all questions, comments, and vitriol to: 3cissiesandagirl@gmail.com

Remember the episode featuring Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy where Rob didn't let anyone get a word in? Well, Terry pays him back tenfold today as our first podcast in celebration of Pride Month we look at Terry's favorite movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp. It's "Bizzaro World" as even Hannah even speaks more than Garrett in this episode. You'll definitely want to hear the self-indulgent recasting in this one. Be sure to follow us on our socials, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and send all questions, comments, and vitriol to: 3cissiesandagirl@gmail.com      

Well, it's Hannah "Green Tinted Sixties Mind" Kaufman's movie pick this week so we are heading back to 1966 and the George Axelrod film, Lord Love a Duck, starring Roddy McDowall and Tuesday Weld alongside Ruth Gordon and Harvey Korman. Have you watched the film? If so you will probably understand why we go completely off the rails this week. It's so bad that not even Garrett can get the train back on the tracks. Terry is so distraught about the film that he has five pages of notes and Robin is the only cast member that isn't censored this week. That's right, we even find a reason to throw some annoying sound effects over something Hannah said. You know she's going to love that.  Be sure to follow us on our socials, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and send all questions, comments, and vitriol to: 3cissiesandagirl@gmail.com  

In this episode, the 3CG gang discusses the 2004 film Without A Paddle starring Matthew Lillard, Seth Green, and Dax Shepard with a very special appearance by Rob's all-time favorite man-crush Burt Reynolds. Terry only has to be censored once during this episode but it's a long censor, Garrett drops his connections to Ethan Suplee, and Abraham Benrubi, because of course, he does, and Hannah threatens actual violence against a member of the 3CG team.  Be sure to follow us on our socials, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and send all questions, comments, and vitriol to: 3cissiesandagirl@gmail.com

Are we back to John Cusack already? We went from "Say Anything" to the 1986 "Savage" Steve Holland film "One Crazy Summer". There's some debate over just how hot Demi Moore is, and spoiler alert, only one of the four of us are in the "not" category.  Hannah suggests a way to censor some of Terry's more problematic slips with some creative sound effects. It was either that or another "trigger warning" and that would have probably made Rob's head explode.  Garrett is the only one with a lengthy echo chamber this week. You can be the judge if it's lengthy because Garrett is long-winded AF, and likes to hear himself talk or if it would have only been 2 minutes long if not for the 3CGADD gang's constant interruptions.  Be sure to follow us on our socials, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and send all questions, comments, and vitriol to: 3cissiesandagirl@gmail.com

What happens when we talk about the 1989 Cameron Crowe classic Say Anything and 1/2 of the group doesn't understand the plot? (Looking at you, Hannah and Terry) You get a more scattershot ADD episode than usual, and for this bunch that is really saying something, but clocking in at almost 2 hours should tell you something.  Rob is a little short on quotes this week but the gang still manages to string together a few memorable moments from John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney, and Lili Taylor who turns in a memorable performance as Corey.  Garrett finally gives us that long-awaited Matthew McConaughey meet cute while our resident stray puppy skipped an episode to go mentor some youth or something. Hannah says that Say Anything without John Mahoney is Pretty In Pink, what's 3CG without Matthew? You are about to find out. Hint: Pretty much the same, we still roast him and you can't hear him defend himself. 

Rob has been actively trying to make Hannah's head explode with his movie picks and hasn't been able to do it just yet. Will one of his all-time favorite movies, the 2004 insta-classic, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy do the trick? Or will it be Terry that is offended by some "low hanging fruit"? Garrett postpones his Matthew McConaughey meet cute this week to instead tell his meet cute with Adam McKay and how the term "Adam McKayed" entered his acting lexicon.  One thing is for sure when a movie has Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, and Steve Carell freestyling Rob will have plenty of quotes.  If we are being honest... We pretty much only talk in quotes during this episode. 

We continue our month of fools with Hannah's pick for April, the 1963 classic, The Pink Panther starring David Niven,Peter Sellers, Robert Wagner, and Capucine. There have to be all kinds of problems with this 1963 film right? I mean that is why Hannah picked this one right? Other than maybe trying to bestow a little culture on Garrett, Terry, and Rob, why else would she? Spoiler alert: They are still not cultured, and may have even hated on the film just a little but could all agree that they have a soft spot for Claudia Cardinale and Fran Jeffries. Robin has quite possibly the most "woke" recasting of this film, Terry falls asleep during Garrett's history of comedy lesson, and our intern Matthew finds himself on the defensive after Hannah's intro.  We are closing in on our twelfth episode which is eleven longer than anyone expected. Start taking bets now on how much further we make it.     

This week the tcaag gang take a leap back to the middle of The Cold War and the 1985  John Landis directed Spies Like Us starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. The gang discusses the important things about the movie like what it's like to write a scene where your best friend makes out with your real-life wife or how meta Ronald Reagan's appearance is in the film.  We even work in a Disney Channel reference that doesn't involve Yoda but we mention the little green guy too. Who would everyone recast if they were in charge of casting a reboot? Listen and find out on this episode of 3 Cissies & a Girl! 

A lot of people call the tcaag gang fools but this is no joke. For April we are kicking off our month of fools in a celebration of farcical comedies with Terry's pick, the king of all inept police comedies, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Written by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Pat Proft and directed by David Zucker,  the movie stars Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, and George Kennedy. Don't worry Garrett makes mention of "he who should not be named" as one of the film's other stars and some of the more surreal moments of his appearance on-screen. Terry was absent for this episode so Rob was on guard to singularly defend against what was sure to be an all-out attack on a beloved comedy classic by the "woke police". There has to be all kind of problems with this movie right? Surely Hannah's head exploded from all the dated jokes and slapstick. Only a listen will tell, oh, and don't call her Shirley.   We know... we know... that quote is from Airplane but without Dr. Rumack is there a Lt. Frank Drebin? 

In a departure from their usual lighthearted fare, the boys and Hannah tackle our final movie for Women's History Month, the 1993 film The Piano. The film stars Holly Hunter,Harvey Keitel,Sam Neill, and in her Oscar-winning debut Anna Paquin. This a heavy film with some serious subject matter so we have included a warning at the beginning of the episode in case anyone wants to skip this one and head on to our less serious films.  Sidebar Nation: We now all have veto power over Terry's film choices. 

It's no secret that as GenXers the original Ghostbusters hold a special place in the hearts of the boys so they were more than a little salty when Hannah's pick for International Women's History Month was the 2016 reboot starring Melissa McCarthy,Kristen Wiig,Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.  Will the boys end up slimed over their opinion or did they come around to enjoy the reboot? Tune in to find out. 

We continue our salute to International Women's Month with our take on the 2018 film Ocean's 8. Starring these 8 super talented ladies, Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, Awkwafina & Sarah Paulson. Find out Garrett's connection to the film, if Terry actually watched the movie this week, Robin's "Woman of the Week" and Hannah drops some science knowledge in our "Echo Chamber"     

Hannah and the boys kick off International Women's History Month with Rob's pick for a film with a strong female lead and written and or directed by a female with the 2017 comic book film Wonder Woman. Directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. Everyone's crush on Gal is solidified and how in the good hell do the boys find another way to mix Matthew McConaughey into the conversation... AGAIN.  Rob drinks and turns this into a VERY extended episode of TCAAG.

Hannah and The Boys discuss the 1987 Rob Reiner classic The Princess Bride starring Cary Elwes Mandy Patinkin,  and Robin Wright. Has Terry watched recently? It was hard to tell but give it a listen to find out which one of us thinks that Westley and Buttercup are a snooze fest. 

Hannah and the boys discuss the 1987 romantic comedy Can't Buy Me Love starring  Patrick Dempsey, and the late Amanda Peterson.  Somehow the boys once again work  Matthew McConaughey into the conversation and Terry still can't seem to get a "woke" term right. 

Hannah and the guys discuss the 2006  Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker film Failure to Launch. When Hannah schools the boys on an outdated term the GenXr's retreat to their safe space. 

The guys and Hannah discuss the 1984 Romantic Comedy Romancing The Stone starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas and Garrett let's loose on Seth McFarlane in the very first episode of 3 Cissies and a Girl.