I Love This, You Should Too

This week we're looking at the surprisingly successful, but oft forgotten film Lost in Translation. We talk about the careers of Sofia Coppola, Bill Murray, and Scarlett Johansson, the themes of alienation and disassociation, liminal spaces, Tokyo, selling out, whiskey, and more! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Lost in Translation is a 2003 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray stars as Bob Harris, a fading American movie star who is having a midlife crisis when he travels to Tokyo to promote Suntory whisky. There, he befriends another disillusioned American named Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman and recent college graduate. Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris, and Fumihiro Hayashi are also featured. The film explores themes of alienation and disconnection against a backdrop of cultural displacement in Japan. It defies mainstream narrative conventions and is atypical in its depiction of romance.

Indy recounts the musical madness of the perplexing Voyage of the Rock Aliens, Samantha continues reading Karin Slaughter with Pretty Girls, and we preview next week's deep dive: Lost In Translation. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   Lost in Translation is a 2003 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray stars as Bob Harris, a fading American movie star who is having a midlife crisis when he travels to Tokyo to promote Suntory whisky. There, he befriends another disillusioned American named Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman and recent college graduate. Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris, and Fumihiro Hayashi are also featured. The film explores themes of alienation and disconnection against a backdrop of cultural displacement in Japan. It defies mainstream narrative conventions and is atypical in its depiction of romance.

We're talking all about the dance classic Center Stage, including; bad turnout, dance movie cliches, stage motorcycles, magical costume changes,& more! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Center Stage is a 2000 American teen drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner about a group of young ballet dancers from various backgrounds who enroll at the fictitious American Ballet Academy in New York City. The film explores the issues and difficulties in the world of professional dance, and how each individual copes with the stresses. It also served as the film debut for actresses Zoe Saldaña and Amanda Schull. 

This week Samantha recommends Karin Slaughter's novel The Good Daughter, Indy talks about Asian women in Hip-Hop like; Ruby Ibarra, XG, & Wild Wild Women, and we preview the dance classic Center Stage. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Ruby Ibarra Us video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUfNeCozJBw&ab_channel=RubyIbarra XG Howling video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGqEuk8Om-4&ab_channel=XG Wild Wild Women video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlqIzxi2UHQ&ab_channel=WildWildWomen   Center Stage is a 2000 American teen drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner about a group of young ballet dancers from various backgrounds who enroll at the fictitious American Ballet Academy in New York City. The film explores the issues and difficulties in the world of professional dance, and how each individual copes with the stresses. It also served as the film debut for actresses Zoe Saldaña and Amanda Schull. The film was released theatrically in the United States on May 12, 2000.

This Episode was originally released on August 30, 2021 We're heading back to high school, so remember to Save The Last Dance! We discuss the quality of the ballet performances, dance doubles, hip-hop, Julia Stiles' acting, Kerry Washington's charisma, a surprising divergence into 10 year old Indy's love of Onyx. Just in case you thought we could just enjoy this teen movie without getting into white privilege and cultural appropriation, you'd be wrong. Also, turns out Malakai is a biblical name. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Save the Last Dance is a 2001 American teen dance film produced by MTV Productions, directed by Thomas Carter and released by Paramount Pictures on January 12, 2001. The film stars Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas as a teenage interracial couple in Chicago who work together to help the character played by Stiles, train for a dance audition. A direct-to-video sequel, Save the Last Dance 2, was released in 2006.

This week we are previewing The FascinAsian Film Festival, a festival focusing on Asian artists, happening in Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. We then review the inspirational feature film and true story Paper Flowers, which you can watch at the festival. No spoilers, except that it will probably make you cry. The FascinAsian Film Festival: https://fascinasian.ca Thank You, Cancer By Shalin Shah: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/thank-you-cancer_b_7260708 Paper Flowers- a USC grad's quest for change in Peru is cut short by cancer. Back home, he finds strength in family and his college love. Shalin's viral manifesto urges cherishing every moment-a true tale of love, legacy, and now. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

I know you don't listen to podcasts, I know this. But, you're gonna listen today. Cause it's Friday; you ain't got no job... and you ain't got sh*t to do! Join us as Indy introduces Samantha to one of his most re-watched teenager movies, the cult classic Friday!   Friday is a 1995 American buddy comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh. The first installment in the Friday trilogy, it stars Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tiny "Zeus" Lister Jr., Regina King, Anna Maria Horsford, Bernie Mac, and John Witherspoon. In the film, unemployed friends Craig Jones (Ice Cube) and Smokey (Tucker) face troubles after becoming indebted to a drug dealer while also contending with the neighborhood bully in South Central Los Angeles. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

After a little Mandela Effect talk, Indy recommends the very Canadian and very hockey TV show Shoresy, Samantha reviews Kelly Bishop's memoir The Third Gilmore Girl, and we preview next week's big watch Friday! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

It's our 300th episode! To celebrate we are giving out awards to the movies covered in the last 50 episodes, like; The Magneto Award for the villain who was right, The Jimmy Fallon Award for Worst performance, The Rhett & Scarlett Award for the worst couple, and more! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

Our discussion about the animated film Happy Feet leads to some interesting questions, like; Does Mumble kill God, or is he a Christ figure? Is he being punished for the sins of his father? Can a penguin experience ego death? Why do penguins have so many accents? Are aliens gods? Are penguins aliens? Can a movie about a dancing penguin cause you to question your role as an evil force on earth? Is this a good movie? Spoiler alert: Both. Probably. Yes. Robin Williams. Maybe. Sometimes. Oh yeah. Not really.   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Happy Feet is a 2006 animated jukebox musical comedy film directed and produced by George Miller and written by Miller, John Collee, Judy Morris and Warren Coleman. It stars the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, Magda Szubanski and Steve Irwin. Set in the cold land of Antarctica, the film follows Mumble (Wood), an emperor penguin who is able to tap dance brilliantly despite lacking the ability to sing a heartsong to attract a soulmate. After being continuously ridiculed and rejected by peers and his own father (Jackman), Mumble departs on a journey to learn what is causing the local fish population to decline — and to find himself along the way…

This week Samantha suggests the magical romance of Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle, Indy loves the emotional weight of the animated superhero show Invincible, and we get ready to dance for next week's watch Happy Feet! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa     Invincible is an adult animated superhero television series created by Robert Kirkman for the streaming service Amazon Prime Video, based on the Image Comics comic book series of the same name he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. It is produced by Skybound Entertainment, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, Point Grey Pictures, and Amazon MGM Studios. The series follows teenager Mark Grayson and his transformation into a superhero under the guidance of his father, Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. During his transformation, Mark finds himself struggling between his personal life and superhero duties, and is forced to prove that he can be the hero that his father is, unaware that there is a sinister conspiracy going on that threatens the world, and will leave him questioning the true nature of his role. Steven Yeun stars in the series as Mark Grayson / Invincible alongside Sandra Oh and J. K. Simmons as Mark's mother and father, respectively, while the remaining cast members have recurring roles. Happy Feet is a 2006 animated jukebox musical comedy film directed and produced by George Miller and written by Miller, John Collee, Judy Morris and Warren Coleman. It stars the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, Magda Szubanski and Steve Irwin.

In our discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho we discuss the psychology of Norman Bates, the birth of the slasher, women in horror, underrated performances & more! This episode was originally released on Aug 31, 2020 I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   Psycho is a 1960 American horror film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The screenplay, written by Joseph Stefano, was based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert Bloch. The film stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin and Martin Balsam. The plot centers on an encounter between on-the-run embezzler Marion Crane (Leigh) and shy motel proprietor Norman Bates (Perkins) and its aftermath, in which a private investigator (Balsam), Marion's lover Sam Loomis (Gavin) and her sister Lila (Miles) investigate her disappearance.

Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's… several thousand birds! We are pecking apart Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film The Birds! We talk horror elements, formal techniques, why Hitchcock is a jerk, fashion, theories, & more!    I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   The Birds is a 1963 American natural horror-thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released by Universal Pictures and starring Jessica Tandy, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, and introducing Tippi Hedren in her film debut. Loosely based on the 1952 short story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, it focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California, over the course of a few days. The screenplay is by Evan Hunter, who was told by Hitchcock to develop new characters and a more elaborate plot while keeping du Maurier's title and concept of unexplained bird attacks.

Indy recommends the underappreciated coming of age series Freaks and Geeks, Samantha reads the novel Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn and Tracy Wolff. Finally, we get ready for some Hitchcock as we preview The Birds!   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Freaks and Geeks is an American teen comedy-drama television series created by Paul Feig and executive-produced by Judd Apatow that aired on NBC during the 1999–2000 television season. The show is set in a suburban high school near Detroit during 1980–81. The theme of Freaks and Geeks reflects "the sad, hilarious unfairness of teen life". With little success when it first aired, because of an erratic episode schedule and conflicts between the creators and NBC, the series was canceled after airing 12 out of the 18 episodes. The series became a cult classic, and Apatow continued the show's legacy by incorporating the actors in future productions. The Birds is a 1963 American natural horror-thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released by Universal Pictures and starring Jessica Tandy, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, and introducing Tippi Hedren in her film debut. Loosely based on the 1952 short story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, it focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California, over the course of a few days. The screenplay is by Evan Hunter, who was told by Hitchcock to develop new characters and a more elaborate plot while keeping du Maurier's title and concept of unexplained bird attacks.

We've arrived in Bangkok! In this episode we explore Thailand's capital and chat about malls, delicious food, 7-eleven, heat, shopping, temples, Butter Bear, gentrification, shopping, more shopping. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

Well, our hotel scammed us, so we're skipping Phuket, but it's on to Krabi! We discuss tourist towns, pad thai, fever dreams, night markets, and of course beaches, so many beaches. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

This week we are recording live(ish) in Kuala Lumpur! We recap the first week of our time in Malaysia and give some tips on; getting around KL, Tiger beer, buying fake handbags, delicious food, rooftop pools, wet bathrooms, and more! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

We are going on a trip to Malaysia and Thailand... better turn it into content! In today's episode it's Christmas again as Indy tries to sell Samantha on traveling around Asia. Then join us over the next few weeks as we discuss how it went! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

This episode was originally released on July 27, 2020 After determining which Recess and Sex and the City characters we are, we get into Indy's favourite baseball movie: A League of Their Own. We discuss efficient character development, women supporting women, why Geena Davis is our hero, Dungeons & Dragons, feminist ideas of 8 year old boys, and what makes this such a successful sports movie. Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media: seejane.org I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

This week we're discussing the very successful movie, based on the hit novel It Ends With Us, featuring unreliable narrators, too young surgeons, unlikely names, and behind the scenes controversy.   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

Sam has some time travel hijinx with Gabrielle Meyer's novel When The Day Comes, Indy reviews one of his favourite 90s sit-coms Mad About You, and we preview next week's big watch: It Ends With Us (the movie, not the book).   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

This episode was originally released on May 31, 2021 Join us for robot revolution, god dogs, bus accidents, destroyed faces, gross kissing, & more as we discuss everyone's favourite Keanu Reeves / Sandra Bullock time traveling mailbox romance; The Lake House!  I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa The Lake House is a 2006 American science fiction romantic drama film directed by Alejandro Agresti, starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock (who had previously appeared together in the box office hit Speed). It was written by David Auburn.[2] A remake of the South Korean motion picture Il Mare (2000), it centers on an architect living in 2004 and a doctor living in 2006 who meet via letters left in a mailbox at the lake house where they have lived at separate points in time. They carry on correspondence over two years, remaining separated by their original difference of two years.

This week we are discussing the 2002 wuxia epic: Hero (英雄). Join us as we talk about the stunning visuals, colorful chapters, understanding martial arts films, political readings, Indy's love of Tony Leung (and most of the cast, really), Chinese history, and a bunch of other things I've already forgotten.   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   Hero (Chinese: 英雄; pinyin: Yīngxióng) is a 2002 wuxia martial arts film[3] directed, co-written, and produced by Zhang Yimou, and starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Donnie Yen and Chen Daoming.[4] The cinematography was by Christopher Doyle, and the musical score composed by Tan Dun. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 75th Academy Awards. The historical background of the film refers to the Warring States Period in ancient China, when China was divided into seven states. In 227–221 BC, the Qin state was about to unify the other six states, assassins from the six states were sent to assassinate the king of Qin. One of the most famous incidents was Jing Ke's attempted assassination of the King of Qin.

Indy reviews Paul Tremblay's horror books including; A Head Full of Ghosts, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, Horror Movie, & others, Samantha recommends the historical fiction of To the Bone by Alena Bruzas, and we preview next week's deep dive, the 2002 Wuxia Historical epic: Hero!  I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa   Paul Gaetan Tremblay  is an American author and editor of horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction. His most widely known novels include A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World, and Survivor Song. He has won multiple Bram Stoker Awards and is a juror for the Shirley Jackson Awards.   Hero (Chinese: 英雄; pinyin: Yīngxióng) is a 2002 wuxia martial arts film directed, co-written, and produced by Zhang Yimou, and starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Donnie Yen and Chen Daoming. The cinematography was by Christopher Doyle, and the musical score composed by Tan Dun. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 75th Academy Awards.

We are recapping the year by going over our favourite movies, books, music, and TV shows of 2024! We recommend Hundreds Of Beavers, Wicked, Taylor Swift  Nicolette and the Nobodies, Haruki Murakami, & more!   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa

Looking for a Christmas movie that starts with references to 9/11, takes place on a porn set, seems like it was written and directed by a 13 year old boy, and says love is determined by physical proximity? Then Love Actually is the movie for you! Samantha and Indy dissect this terrible, offensive, lazy movie that has somehow become a Christmas classic. This episode was originally released on Dec. 12, 2019 Love Actually Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdzH6a-XEGM   Love Actually is a 2003 Christmas romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The Christmas film features an ensemble cast, composed predominantly of British actors, many of whom had worked with Curtis in previous projects. An international co-production of the United Kingdom, United States, and France, it was mostly filmed on-location in London. The film delves into different aspects of love as shown through 10 separate stories involving a variety of individuals, many of whom are interlinked as the plot progresses. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes place in the New Year.

Wear a helmet and make sure your shoes are on tight, because we are covering the impactful (see what I did there?) holiday film Home Alone! We reminisce about the 90's and Christmases passed, and discuss the great performances, cartoonish violence, sentimental heart, and fun of the Christmas classic. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Home Alone is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. The first film in the Home Alone franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, a young boy who defends his suburban Chicago home from a home invasion by a pair of robbers after his family accidentally leaves him behind on their Christmas vacation to Paris. The cast also features Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara. Pigeon Lady by Wolfie's Just Fine: Pigeon Lady  

We're keeping it Christmas as Indy recommends the holiday neo-noir Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Samantha watches Netflix's latest Lindsay Lohan movie Our Little Secret, and we preview the Chrismas movie loved by 90's kids everywhere (except Samantha) Home Alone!   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a 2005 American neo-noir black comedy crime film written and directed by Shane Black (in his directorial debut), and starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, and Corbin Bernsen. The script is partially based on the Brett Halliday novel Bodies Are Where You Find Them (1941), and interprets the classic hardboiled literary genre in a tongue-in-cheek fashion. The film was produced by Joel Silver, with Susan Levin and Steve Richards as executive producers.   Our Little Secret is a 2024 American romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Herek and written by Hailey DeDominicis. It stars Lindsay Lohan alongside an ensemble cast, featuring Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Judy Reyes, Henry Czerny, Chris Parnell and Kristin Chenoweth. The film was a part of Lohan's creative partnership with Netflix under which she also executive produced the project.   Home Alone is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. The first film in the Home Alone franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, a young boy who defends his suburban Chicago home from a home invasion by a pair of robbers after his family accidentally leaves him behind on their Christmas vacation to Paris. The cast also features Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara.

I got an AI to write an episode description, and I kind of like it: Get ready to deck the halls and roll the cameras as Samantha and Indy dive into the cozy, glittering world of Lights, Camera, Christmas! Join the hosts as they discuss the movie's heartfelt performances, the joys of holiday-themed filmmaking, and whether it hits the mark as a must-watch seasonal classic. Samantha shares why this movie is an instant favorite, while Indy weighs in with his unique perspective on its rom-com tropes. Whether you're a die-hard fan of holiday flicks or just looking for a fun movie to kick off the season, this episode will warm your heart like a mug of hot cocoa.  I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   Lights, Camera, Christmas! When Kerry steps in as costume designer for a holiday rom-com movie shooting in her town, she rediscovers her passion for costume design and finds herself falling for Brad, the film's famous leading man.

We're full of some seasonal spirits! First we recommend a few of our favourite christmas songs from artists like Taylor Swift, John Denver, Kelly Clarkson, Cyndi Lauper, & The Hives, then we preview Samantha's holiday pick; the Hallmark standout Lights, Camera, Christmas! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Lights, Camera, Christmas! When Kerry steps in as costume designer for a holiday rom-com movie shooting in her town, she rediscovers her passion for costume design and finds herself falling for Brad, the film's famous leading man.

This episode was originally broadcast way back on Nov. 25, 2019, before we figured out the whole audio thing. Crack open a Coca-Cola, grab a Big Mac, and a bag of Skittles, put on your Chicago Cubs hat and join us for this time capsule of 80's cinema: MAC and Me! If you like alien movies, rip-offs of better alien movies, wheelchair bound children being put in dangerous situations, McDonald's dance parties, and creatures that will haunt your nightmares for years to come, this is the movie for you!   Dance hysteria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518 Japanese DVD Ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y5A0KpJkX8

This week we are talking about the best worst movie Troll 2, including green goo, sexy corn, goblins, dentists, whether or not you can piss on hospitality (you can't, I won't allow it), Harry Potter, war criminal ghosts, language barriers, but absolutely zero trolls.   Watch Troll 2 on Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/troll-2 Best Worst Movie (2009) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPEp1lDgsLM&t=2s&ab_channel=JackoTV   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   Troll 2 (or Goblins) is a 1990 independent dark fantasy horror film written and directed by Claudio Fragasso under the pseudonym Drake Floyd. It stars Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Connie McFarland, and Jason Wright. The plot follows Joshua Waits as he tries to save his family after the spirit of his deceased grandfather warns him that the town of Nilbog, where the family are spending their vacation, is inhabited by goblins who turn people into plant matter to eat them. Although produced under the original title Goblins, American distributors marketed it as a sequel to the 1986 horror film Troll. However, the two are unrelated and Troll 2 features goblins rather than trolls. The film was produced by Filmirage; development was rife with difficulties, largely due to the language barrier between the Italian-speaking crew and English-speaking cast, and producer Joe D'Amato's approach to low-budget filmmaking. It was released on October 12, 1990 by Epic Productions, and some considered it to be one of the worst movies ever made. In subsequent years, the film has gained a cult following. Though it was generally viewed as a poorly made horror film, the filmmakers stated that it was "always intended to be a comic film." Stephenson later directed the critically acclaimed 2009 documentary Best Worst Movie about the production and subsequent popularity of Troll 2.

Is this our longest title ever? First, Indy reviews several basketball documentaries including; Bill Russell: Legend,  Bad Boys, I Hate Christian Laetner, This Magic Moment, Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson, Malice at the Palace, and we have a not so brief divergence into the role of Allen Iverson in America's cultural battlefields. Then, Samantha recommends Star Crossed: A True WWII Romeo and Juliet Love Story in Hitler's Paris by Heather Dune Macadam & Simon Worrall. Finally, we get ready to watch Troll 2, the best worst movie! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   The Full Allen Iverson Practice Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9ZQhyOZCNE&ab_channel=ESPN   Star Crossed: A True WWII Romeo and Juliet Love Story in Hitler's Paris by Heather Dune Macadam & Simon Worrall on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60098287-star-crossed   Watch Troll 2 on Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/troll-2 Best Worst Movie (2009) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPEp1lDgsLM&t=2s&ab_channel=JackoTV   Troll 2 (or Goblins) is a 1990 independent dark fantasy horror film written and directed by Claudio Fragasso under the pseudonym Drake Floyd. It stars Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Connie McFarland, and Jason Wright. The plot follows Joshua Waits as he tries to save his family after the spirit of his deceased grandfather warns him that the town of Nilbog, where the family are spending their vacation, is inhabited by goblins who turn people into plant matter to eat them. Although produced under the original title Goblins, American distributors marketed it as a sequel to the 1986 horror film Troll. However, the two are unrelated and Troll 2 features goblins rather than trolls. The film was produced by Filmirage; development was rife with difficulties, largely due to the language barrier between the Italian-speaking crew and English-speaking cast, and producer Joe D'Amato's approach to low-budget filmmaking. It was released on October 12, 1990 by Epic Productions, and some considered it to be one of the worst movies ever made. In subsequent years, the film has gained a cult following. Though it was generally viewed as a poorly made horror film, the filmmakers stated that it was "always intended to be a comic film." Stephenson later directed the critically acclaimed 2009 documentary Best Worst Movie about the production and subsequent popularity of Troll 2.

Religion, great performances, Ghost-Vampires, allegories, special effects, & curses all come up as we discuss a film we actually agree on, the horror classic: The Exorcist! This episode was originally released on October 12, 2020   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa The Exorcist is a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin and produced and written for the screen by William Peter Blatty, based on the 1971 novel of the same name by Blatty. The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran (in his final film role), Jason Miller, and Linda Blair. It is the first installment in The Exorcist film series, and follows the demonic possession of a 12-year-old girl and her mother's attempt to rescue her through an exorcism conducted by two priests.

We're keeping things spooky with Indy's pick, the divisive 2018 Ari Aster psychological horror film: Hereditary. We go over the plot and hints to the action behind the scenes, talk demons vs. mental illness, decode some symbolism, debate the merits of slow burn horror, touch on the nature of free will… you know, the usual stuff. Yes, we do explain the ending. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa     Hereditary is a 2018 American psychological horror film written and directed by Ari Aster in his feature directorial debut. Starring Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne, the film follows a grieving family tormented by sinister occurrences after the death of their secretive grandmother. Hereditary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on June 8, 2018. The film received positive reviews and made over $87 million, becoming A24's highest-grossing film at the time, until the release of Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2022.

Spooktober continues as we discuss the second The Simpsons Halloween special Treehouse of Horror II. Then Indy previews his Spooktober pick, the divisive 2018 psychological horror film Hereditary.   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa   "Treehouse of Horror II" is the seventh episode of the third season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It first aired on Fox in the United States on October 31, 1991. It is the second annual Treehouse of Horror episode, consisting of three self-contained segments, told as dreams of Lisa, Bart and Homer and is the only Treehouse of Horror episode to date where each segment name is not stated inside the episode. In the first segment, which was inspired by W. W. Jacobs's short story The Monkey's Paw and The Twilight Zone episode "A Small Talent for War", Homer buys a Monkey's Paw that has the power to grant wishes, although all the wishes backfire. In the second part, which parodies the Twilight Zone episode "It's a Good Life", Bart is omnipotent, and turns Homer into a jack-in-the-box, resulting in the two spending more time together. In the final segment, Mr. Burns attempts to use Homer's brain to power a giant robotic laborer.   Hereditary is a 2018 American psychological horror film written and directed by Ari Aster in his feature directorial debut. Starring Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne, the film follows a grieving family tormented by sinister occurrences after the death of their secretive grandmother. Hereditary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on June 8, 2018. The film received positive reviews and made over $87 million, becoming A24's highest-grossing film at the time, until the release of Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2022.

Our first film this Spooktober is the 2019 horror/comedy Ready or Not. We dissect the characters and performances, look at the metaphorical and literal class warfare, examine themes of exploitation and privlige, talk sets and costumes, pitch sequels, and more! Happy spooktober! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa   Ready or Not is a 2019 American dark comedy horror film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and written by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. It stars Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Elyse Levesque, Nicky Guadagni, Henry Czerny, and Andie MacDowell. It follows a young bride who is hunted by her spouse's wealthy family as part of a wedding night ritual to worship the Devil.

We discuss a true touchstone of our childhood Halloweens: The Simpsons' inaugural Treehouse of Horror episode from 1990, then we preview Samantha's Spooktober pick: the 2019 horror/comedy Ready or Not! Stay spooky, friends. Stay Spooky.   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa "Treehouse of Horror" is the third episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on October 25, 1990. The episode was inspired by 1950s horror comics, and begins with a disclaimer that it may be too scary for children. It is the first Treehouse of Horror episode. These episodes do not obey the show's rule of realism and are not treated as canon.The plot revolves around three scary stories told by the Simpson children in the family's treehouse. The first segment involves a haunted house that is based on various haunted house films, primarily The Amityville Horror (1979) and Poltergeist (1982). In the second segment, Kang and Kodos are introduced when the Simpsons are abducted by aliens. The third segment is an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's 1845 poem "The Raven". James Earl Jones guest starred in all three segments. The episode was received positively, being included in several critics' "best of" lists. Critics singled out The Raven for praise, although Simpsons creator Matt Groening was concerned that it would be seen as pretentious.   Ready or Not is a 2019 American dark comedy horror film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and written by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. It stars Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Elyse Levesque, Nicky Guadagni, Henry Czerny, and Andie MacDowell. It follows a young bride who is hunted by her spouse's wealthy family as part of a wedding night ritual to worship the Devil.

This week we're covering Tim Burton's ghost with the most: Beetlejuice! We discuss its themes of acceptance, regaining innocence, unique blend of horror and comedy, reverse haunting, great performances, and more! This episode originally aired on Monday Sep 13, 2021 I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa Beetlejuice is a 1988 American horror comedy film directed by Tim Burton, produced by The Geffen Company, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The plot revolves around a recently deceased couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) who become ghosts haunting their former home, and an obnoxious, devious poltergeist named Betelgeuse (pronounced and occasionally spelled Beetlejuice in the film and portrayed by Michael Keaton) from the Netherworld who tries to scare away the new inhabitants (Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones, and Winona Ryder).

We are looking at the beloved Katherine Heigl romantic comedy 27 Dresses and analyzing it on the criteria of seemingly every RomCom of the era; the charming but flawed lead, the best friend, the wrong guy, the right guy, the turn from hate to love, the manufactured conflict, and the grand gesture. Did we just write a movie?   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa  27 Dresses is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. The film was released in the United States on January 18, 2008. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $162.7 million against its $30 million budget.

Sam reviews Jodi Picoult's historical fiction By Any Other Name, Indy attempts to connect with the youth with some quick music recommendations of current young artists; Meduulla, Haku., & Glass Beams. Then we get ready to enter the world of Katherine Heigl with the romantic comedy 27 dresses!   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa    Meduulla is a 23 year-old Mancunian rapper paving her way into the UK rap scene. Her work reflects her experiences growing up in contrasting cultures as a first-generation immigrant to the UK from Zimbabwe, often using music as a vehicle for social and political discourse. Glass Beams is an Australian musical trio from Melbourne, Australia. Their debut EP Mirage was released in June 2021. The band blends synth, rock, psychedelic, electric guitar, eastern instrumentals, and subtle cooing vocals. In all public appearances as a band they have worn gold bejeweled glass masks.   Jodi Lynn Picoult is an American writer. Picoult has published 28 novels and short stories, and has also written several issues of Wonder Woman Approximately 40 million copies of her books are in print worldwide and have been translated into 34 languages. In 2003, she was awarded the New England Bookseller Award for fiction.   27 Dresses is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. The film was released in the United States on January 18, 2008. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $162.7 million against its $30 million budget.

This episode we are covering the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park! Of course we talk about our favourite dinosaurs, but we also discuss the movie's multi-genre approach to the blockbuster, the casting choices, the ethics of genetic manipulation, bare-chested Jeff Goldblum, and more!   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa Jurassic Park is a 1993 American science fiction action film directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Gerald R. Molen, and starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough. It is the first installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, and the first film in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, and is based on Michael Crichton's 1990 novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Crichton and David Koepp. The film is set on the fictional island of Isla Nublar, off Central America's Pacific Coast near Costa Rica, where a wealthy businessman John Hammond (Attenborough), and a team of genetic scientists have created a wildlife park of de-extinct dinosaurs. When industrial sabotage leads to a catastrophic shutdown of the park's power facilities and security precautions, a small group of visitors, including Hammond's grandchildren, struggle to survive and escape the now perilous island.

Indy loves Donald Glover's poignant, surrealist, dark comedy series Atlanta, Samantha recommends The Things We Leave Unfinished, an emotional multi-generational novel by Rebecca Yarros, and we preview next week's big watch the seminal childhood summer blockbuster Jurassic Park! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa Atlanta is an American comedy-drama television series created by Donald Glover. The series follows college dropout and music manager Earnest "Earn" Marks (Glover) and rapper Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles (Brian Tyree Henry) as they navigate a strange, seemingly otherworldly Atlanta hip hop scene. Atlanta also stars LaKeith Stanfield as Darius, Earn and Alfred's eccentric friend, and Zazie Beetz as Vanessa "Van" Kiefer, Earn's on-again-off-again girlfriend and the mother of his daughter.   Rebecca Yarros is an American author. She is best known for the Empyrean fantasy book series, which will be adapted into a television series with Amazon; Yarros will serve as a non-writing executive producer. Yarros graduated from Troy University, where she studied European history and English.   Jurassic Park is a 1993 American science fiction action film directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Gerald R. Molen, and starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough. It is the first installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, and the first film in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, and is based on Michael Crichton's 1990 novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Crichton and David Koepp. The film is set on the fictional island of Isla Nublar, off Central America's Pacific Coast near Costa Rica, where a wealthy businessman John Hammond (Attenborough), and a team of genetic scientists have created a wildlife park of de-extinct dinosaurs. When industrial sabotage leads to a catastrophic shutdown of the park's power facilities and security precautions, a small group of visitors, including Hammond's grandchildren, struggle to survive and escape the now perilous island.

We're out of the studio (kitchen) and taking our show to the 2024 Edmonton Folk Music Festival! We're recording on location, reviewing music, sharing some Folkfest tips, and we have excerpts of live performances from Black Pumas, Orchestra Gold, Alpha Yaya Diallo, Black Umfolosi, Blue Rodeo, La Misa Negra, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and more!   https://edmontonfolkfest.org/ Held every year in August in Edmonton, the EFMF is one of the leading folk festivals in the world. From August 8 – 11, 2024, join us for four days of incredible music, community, and celebration in beautiful Gallagher Park this summer. This year's headliners include Black Pumas, Blue Rodeo, La Misa Negra, Fantastic Negrito, and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss. In all, 64 acts will hit the stages during the four-day festival.  

We're still recovering from this week's Folk Fest. So, while we sleep and edit, let's take a look back to 2023's festival. The 2024 episode will be out on Monday! This week we are at the 2023 Edmonton Folk Music Festival! We Recorded at the festival grounds, battled through some audio issues and feature reviews of and music by artists like Feist, Aysanabee, Cha Wa, Ben Harper, Kimi Djabate, Fleet Foxes, Ben Harper, and more! Edmonton Folk Fest Website: https://edmontonfolkfest.org/

We visited the 2024 Calgary Folk Music Festival and have so much to share with you! We have some interviews with artists from The Mariachi Ghost, Nicolette & The Nobodies, & Ginger Beef, plus reviews and live performances from The Roots, Cowboy Junkies, TEKE::TEKE, Fantastic Negrito, & more. Outfit reviews, dance reports, we didn't do any food recommendations though. Maybe next year! Calgary Folk Music Festival: calgaryfolkfest.com The Calgary Folk Music Festival is one of Canada's flagship, trailblazing music festivals. It's been held annually since 1980 at the beautiful Prince's Island Park in Calgary, Alberta. Our broad, cutting-edge programming boasts 70+ artists from near and far playing on seven stages in concerts and collaborative sessions featuring everything from folk to funk to global sounds and fresh hip hop. #CFMF2024

We are going back to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival for 2024! To get ready we are  discussing the artists we are most excited to see and sampling some of their music. This episode's featured artists include; Black Pumas, Dawes, La Misa Negra, Danielle Ponder, The Heavy Heavy, Orchestra Gold & more! #VibeTimez https://edmontonfolkfest.org/ Held every year in August in Edmonton, the EFMF is one of the leading folk festivals in the world. From August 8 – 11, 2024, join us for four days of incredible music, community, and celebration in beautiful Gallagher Park this summer. This year's headliners include Black Pumas, Blue Rodeo, La Misa Negra, Fantastic Negrito, and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss. In all, 64 acts will hit the stages during the four-day festival.

We are heading to the 2024 Calgary Folk Music Festival (July 25-28), so this week we are preparing by discussing the artists we are most excited to see and sampling some of their music. This episode's featured artists include; The Roots, Nicolette & the Nobodies, James Vincent McMorrow, Julianna Riolino, Etran de L'Air, TEKE::TEKE, Celeigh Cardinal, & more!   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa Calgary Folk Music Festival: calgaryfolkfest.com The Calgary Folk Music Festival is one of Canada's flagship, trailblazing music festivals. It's been held annually since 1980 at the beautiful Prince's Island Park in Calgary, Alberta. Our broad, cutting-edge programming boasts 70+ artists from near and far playing on seven stages in concerts and collaborative sessions featuring everything from folk to funk to global sounds and fresh hip hop.

This episode was originally released on September 19, 2022 Our feature this week is the Audrey Hepburn & Rex Harrison classic musical My Fair Lady. We talk dubbing controversies, feminism, Henry Higgins being a dick, employment opportunities, ambiguous endings, new wave music videos, bigfoot, Spooktember, and more! #FlowerShopForEliza We don't actually talk about bigfoot, but I don't think anyone reads these. Corrections: Audrey Hepburn did do another musical Indy loved, Funny Face!   My Fair Lady is a 1964 American musical drama film adapted from the 1956 Lerner and Loewe stage musical based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 stage play Pygmalion. With a screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner and directed by George Cukor, the film depicts a poor Cockney flower-seller named Eliza Doolittle who overhears an arrogant phonetics professor, Henry Higgins, as he casually wagers that he could teach her to speak "proper" English, thereby making her presentable in the high society of Edwardian London. The film stars Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle and Rex Harrison as Henry Higgins, with Stanley Holloway, Gladys Cooper and Wilfrid Hyde-White in supporting roles. A critical and commercial success, it became the second highest-grossing film of 1964 and won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.[4] In 1998, the American Film Institute named it the 91st greatest American film of all time. In 2006 it was ranked eighth in the AFI's Greatest Movie Musicals list. My Fair Lady Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJBM6qs22sE&ab_channel=ParamountMovies   Rex Harrison Wins Best Actor: 1965 Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aL5W0dxoQY&ab_channel=Oscars

Audrey Hepburn month continues as we discuss Samantha's favourite: Breakfast at Tiffany's! Of course, we talk about the iconic fashion, fantastic performances, and blatant racism, but also defense mechanisms, recasts and remakes, departures from source material, and whether or not we would actually like Holly Golightly.   Breakfast at Tiffany's is a 1961 American romantic comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, written by George Axelrod, adapted from Truman Capote's 1958 novella of the same name, and starring Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, a naïve, eccentric café society girl who falls in love with a struggling writer while attempting to marry for money. It was theatrically released by Paramount Pictures on October 5, 1961, to critical and commercial success.

We are discussing Indy's favourite romantic comedy: the Audrey Hepburn & Gregory Peck classic Roman Holiday! Join us as we get into the fantastic casting, the departures from the romcom formula, Hollywood blacklists, reverse makeovers, and struggles for self-determination in Audrey's breakout film! Roman Holiday is a 1953 American romantic comedy film directed and produced by William Wyler. It stars Audrey Hepburn as a princess out to see Rome on her own and Gregory Peck as a reporter. Hepburn won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance; the film also won the Academy Award for Best Story and the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White. The script was written by John Dighton and Dalton Trumbo, though with Trumbo on the Hollywood blacklist, he did not receive a credit, and Ian McLellan Hunter fronted for him. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa