Join us each week as we discuss movies based on a monthly theme or topic. We are siblings who have bonded over films. Zach is a former high school teacher and Hayley is a communication scientist, which means we have no idea what we’re doing - but we love talking about movies we enjoy or that have had an impact on our lives. We post new episodes every Monday.
No big deal, we are just talking about possibly the best film of the last 10 years. Today we are talking about Barry Jenkin's Moonlight. Topics of Discussion include: evil cats, all the movies, the craziest Oscars moment, behind the scenes documentaries, the swimming scene, teen tragedy, Mahershala Ali, that smoldering look, staring into the camera lens, and MAKE A FILM OF ANDRE HOLLAND COOKING YOU COWARDS Please leave us a review., Let us know what you think and if there are any other movies we should check out. Please consider donating to support the LGBTQIA community, especially Trans Women of Color. You can find some great resources here: https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a32839834/black-trans-lgbtq-organizations/
Episode 33: Tangerine It's Christmas Time in June, so let's watch Sean Baker's Tangerine. We are starting Pride Month with the tale of two Trans Women, making their way through LA on Christmas Eve. Topics of Discussion Include: Microbudget films, shooting on an iPhone, knockout performances, douchebags, true friendship, favorite donuts, and MEN ARE LIARS Please leave us a review., Let us know what you think and if there are any other movies we should check out. Please consider donating to support the LGBTQIA community, especially Trans Women of Color. You can find some great resources here: https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a32839834/black-trans-lgbtq-organizations/
Geek out with us as we talk to John Russo who is the screenwriter of Night of the Living Dead (1968) and creator of flesh-eating zombies. Topics of Discussion: Russo's story behind the creation of flesh-eating zombies/ghouls, Russo inspiring Quentin Tarantino, the formula for a cult classic, George A. Romero, Tom Savini, our family’s zombie obsession, and fun behind the scenes and facts you won’t get anywhere else Please rate and subscribe to John Russo’s YouTube account and let him know how much of an inspiration he is to the horror genre and filmmaking. Websites -Johnrussoentertainment.com -Midnightrocks.com Movies -My Uncle John is a Zombie - available now on Amazon Prime -Night of the Living Dead (1968) - available now on Amazon Prime Books -John Russo's Night of the Living Dead 1990 Illustrated History -How to Make Exciting Money-Making Movies: Your Film School In A Book! -Making Movies: The Inside Guide to Independent Movie Production -Scare Tactics We would like to give a BIG thank you to Misty and Chris for helping us make this interview happen!!! THANK YOU MISTY AND CHRIS!!!! Join us next week as we continue our inspirational theme, “All out of bubblegum”. Where we talk about movies and people that kick ass! We will be discussing Whiplash next week. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast.
This week we take sibling podcast to a whole other level, Joey Loboda (AKA Hayley's brother in law) joins us to discuss the movie that inspired him to be a filmmaker. Topics of Discussion: Jim Carrey's extensive film career in the '90s, favorite Jim Carrey movies, Ace Ventura joining the marvel universe, Colin Mochrie, "Nonsense poopy pants!", saddest cinema death, DISNEY WILL BUY THE WORLD, scary bat/raccoon stories, and to not judge a movie by its cover. Follow Joey Loboda to find out more about the fun projects he is working on!! Personal Instagram: @joeyloblahblah Lunch Break Podcast Instagram: @notgnotbproductions Star Wars Podcast Instagram: @grandmofftalkin Call In Mockery TV Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC7uF_cEbolHgti7Cyes1dIhILO5lTW3W Lunch Break Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3K8r8taXKB3fdL952tM5f6?si=aNj91APFQYC1RZuhKZdPlA Star Wars Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-759362402/57-favorite-star-wars-moments Please rate and subscribe to our podcast and follow us online. Instagram: @uslaughingatus Twitter: @siblingslaugh Join us this month as we continue our "All Out of Bubblegum" theme where we discuss movies and people that kick ass and inspire others. Tune in for next week to hear the interview we had with John Russo who is the screenwriter of Night of the Living Dead and creator of flesh-eating zombies.
2020 was a tough year. Having to stay indoors could make us all go stir crazy. So we are happy to leave this year behind. We wanted to do a “Top 10 Films of 2020” but because of COVID, we didn’t get to see too many voices that came out this year. So Hayley and I wanted to celebrate the media we did consume this year while we were stuck indoors.
Grab your armor! Grab your sword! Grab your long stick (PHRASING!). Today we are talking about A Knight’s Tale with Hayley’s husband Michael. Topics of discussion: Tesla being Tesla, Sir Zach, Knight of the arts and podcasting, more actors playing animated animals, what it means to be a Knight, crafting a solid group of friends, fun with Chaucer, modern music CAN work in a fantasy setting, and WILLLLIIIAAAAAMMMMM. This concludes our hibernation month. Before we move on to our next theme, join us next week as we discuss our favorite media from 2020.
Who is ready to fight some fascists? Today we are talking about Edgar Wright’s comedy Hot Fuzz Topics of Discussion Include: Our worst crimes, more Movies with Mikey, visual comedy, ranking Edgar Wright Films, too many funny scenes to count, soul mates, surprising violence, being petty and SO MANY GUN SOUNDS Join us next week as we continue our discussion of comfort, hibernation movies. We will be joined by Hayley’s husband to talk about A Knight's Tale. This movie is great, but police violence is not a joke. Now, more than ever, it's important to remember that Black Lives Matter. Please consider donating to the BLM or buying any last-minute gifts from black-owned businesses. https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html
Hear our discussion about The Karate Kid with special guest Fighting Over The VCR!
2020 sucks. We need to getaway. So let's run off with Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. Today we are talking about Roman Holiday! Topics of Discussion: Anti-Roman Holidays, Zach’s Snobbery, Hayley’s impeccable accent, amazing chemistry, a plethora of small character moments, the blueprint of modern Rom Coms, how to show your characters falling in love, and IRVING IS THE TRUE HERO OF THIS MOVIE! Join us next week as we continue our discussion of comfort, hibernation movies. We will be talking about the wonderful Hot Fuzz. Also, keep an eye out for our special episode with Fighting Over the VCR. Please consider donating to Feeding America, No Kid Hungry, or any other charities that help support families dealing with food insecurity. 2020 truly has been a terrible year and with the holidays coming up, all families deserve to feel safe and have food. https://www.feedingamerica.org https://www.nokidhungry.org https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/hunger-relief-organizations
We are starting hibernation month with a trip into the mountains and getting buried in quirk. We’re watching the Grand Budapest Hotel. Topics of Discussion: best hotels, some fun celeb news, Wes Anderson rankings, confusing ratios, Ralph Finnes best role, hiding real trauma in whimsy, perfect final lines, literal and cinematic poetry, and HAYLEY EATS HER WORDS. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And follow us online. Instagram: @uslaughingatus Twitter: @siblingslaugh Join us next week as we continue discussing our Hibernation Movies. We are talking about comfort movies that make us happy during the dreary winter months. Next week is Hayley’s pick: Roman Holiday. In honor of Elliot Page, please consider donating to charities that support Transgender men and women. There are many organizations and they all need our help. Because Trans rights are human rights. The Trevor Project The Trans Women of Color Collective Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund https://www.bustle.com/p/15-trans-rights-organizations-to-donate-to-right-now-40031 https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a32827051/black-lgbtq-organizations-groups/
Who needs Disney World when you can hang out with Willem Dafoe and eat some ice cream. Today we are talking about the 2017 film The Florida Project. Topics of Discussion: Zach locking Hayley up, Hayley’s rebel streak, amazingly authentic child actors, finding beauty in the worst situations, the unsung hero: single parents, a perfect final scene, AND A VERY SPECIAL DISCUSSION WITH A STAR OF THE FILM: VALERIA COTTO Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And follow Valeria Cotto on Instagram and Twitter @msvaleriaisabel. Let her know how amazing she was in this movie! Join us next week for the start of our new theme: Hibernation Movies (Wake Me Up When 2020 Ends). We are talking about comfort movies that make us happy during the dreary winter months. We are starting off with the Grand Budapest Hotel. Please donate to Feeding America, No Kid Hungry, or any other charities that help support families dealing with food insecurity. https://www.feedingamerica.org https://www.nokidhungry.org https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/hunger-relief-organizations
Let’s stuff our faces and reunite the family. It’s time to talk about the 2019 film The Farewell. Topics of Discussion: Justin Bieber’s identity crisis, Evil Paddington, A24 Studio Films, Lulu Wang’s clear vision, The simple beauty of family meals, a heartwarming graveyard scene, emotional burdens, philosophical quandaries, and HAYLEY THREATENS ZACH Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. Join us next week for our final family movie and the listener’s choice: The Florida Project. We’ll have a surprise with this episode, so make sure you check your feed.
Let’s break out our neon and go hang out with Jack Antonoff. This week we are watching the 2015 film Hello, My Name is Doris Topics of Discussion: Our DJ names, when quirky meets reality, manic pixie dream senior citizen, a stellar cast, real vs found family, being yourself, growing up never stops, fighting with family, what hipsters aspire to be and SALLY FIELDS IS A NATIONAL TREASURE Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. Join us next week as we continue discussing films about families in our series: Blood is Thicker than Water. We will be watching Zach’s pick: The Farewell. We also want to do a listener’s bonus episode. You guys get to pick. Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram with your picks. Here are the options: -Grave of the Fireflies -Florida Project -Life is Beautiful -Rachel Getting Married
This week we have a guest, Zach’s wife Amanda, to talk about THE Royal Family. We watched 2006’s The Queen Topics of Discussion: A flock of yodas, the perfect storm of a movie, Buckwild British History, Helen Mirren Knocking it out of the park, PR disasters, portraying real, living people, restraint vs emotion, Amanda’s first class tour guide services, and BIRDS ON FOOT CYCLES. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. Join us next week as we continue discussing films about families in our series: Blood is Thicker than Water. We will be watching Hayley’s pick Hello, My Name is Doris. We also want to do a listener’s bonus episode. You guys get to pick. Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram with your picks. Here are the options: -Grave of the Fireflies -Florida Project -Life is Beautiful -Rachel Getting Married
This week we celebrate Zach’s birthday by discussing his favorite movie of all time, Lars and the Real Girl. We discuss Ryan Gosling’s amazing performance, doll actors, social anxiety, the color pink, and office pranks that go too far. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. Join us next week as we continue discussing films about families in our series: Blood is Thicker than Water. We will be watching The Queen where we will have Zach’s wife Amanda on as a special guest. We also want to do a listener’s bonus episode. You guys get to pick. Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram with your picks. Here are the options: -Grave of the Fireflies -Florida Project -Life is Beautiful -Rachel Getting Married
We are leaving the horror genre behind and watching a movie...about dead people. But it's okay, it’s a kids movie! This week we are watching Coco Topics of Discussion: Spirit guides, a weird night to record, Pixar favorites, first-time viewings, all the colors, the need for more films like this, waterworks, and LOTS OF DRINKING. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. Join us next week as we continue discussing films about families in our series: Blood is Thicker than Water. We will be watching Zach’s favorite movie of all time: Lars and the Real Girl. We also want to do a listener’s bonus episode. You guys get to pick. Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram with your picks. Here are the options: -Grave of the Fireflies -Florida Project -Life is Beautiful -Rachel Getting Married
Choose your weapon: an axe, the world’s longest chainsaw, or a coked-out Nic Cage. This week we are talking about Panos Cosmatos’ surreal cult horror Mandy Topics of discussion: Hanging with Nic Cage in Vegas, Fridging, Marital Bliss, Egomaniacs, a very creepy scene, laughing at Mediocre Men, Nic Cage can act, Nic Cage can rampage, Lots of Blood, and THE CHEDDAR GOBLIN BRINGS POST MASSACRE SNACKS. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. Join us next week as we start our new movie theme: Blood is Thicker Than Water. Throughout the month of November, we are talking about films that center on families. We’ve put together a tentative schedule for November. It may change, but we are pretty excited about these films. -Coco -Lars and the Real Girl -The Queen -Hello, My Name is Dorris -The Farewell We would like to do a bonus episode and we are going to leave it up to our listeners to choose from. Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram with your picks. Here are the options: -Grave of the Fireflies -Florida Project -Life is Beautiful -Rachel Getting Married
Let’s take a leap of faith and check out Ari Aster’s cult/breakup film Midsommar Topics of Discussion: Bad breakups, terrible partners, the majesty of Florence Pugh, less dialogue is okay, problematic implications, catharsis, and WE LIKE THE BOYS, THE BOYS IN BEAR SUITS Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our series on horror films: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Light
In space, no one can hear you scream. But you can probably hear us geek out about possibly the best horror movie ever made. Today we have our first glued. We’re talking about Ridley Scott’s Alien with our dad. Topics of Discussion: An all sloth remake, first viewings, the horror of the unknown, the perfect killing machine, different endings, collective geek out sessions, the man in the suit, all the small details, and HAYLEY’S GREAT MUSICAL STYLINGS. (Content warning: brief discussion of assault and rape as it relates to the imagery of this film) Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our series on horror films: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Light
Who is ready to Ascend?!?! Today we are getting “culty” as we talk about the 2017 film The Endless Topics of discussion: Jared Leto’s Cult Island Extravaganza, Personality Types, Unexpected Endings, Siblings, The Horror of the Unknown, Hipster Cultists, Time Loops, and THE GREAT PROPHET HAYLEY AND HER COOKIE CULT Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our series on horror films: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Light
Can you guess which one of us is a shape-shifting abomination? Well, maybe our discussion of John Carpenter’s The Thing will help you figure it out. (Hint: it’s probably Zach) Topics of discussion include: The best Halloween candy, the prequel, amazing practical effects, historical context for horror, favorite scenes, becoming a cult classic, and MUTANT DOGS Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our series on horror films: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Light
Let’s go cave diving and swing an axe at some spooky monsters. Today we are discussing Neil Marshall’s horror film The Descent Topics of discussion: Scariest movie rankings, an unforgettable opening, the US vs UK ending, Women that kick butt and take (monsters’) names, claustrophobia, cool monster design vs cheesy CGI, bad jump scares, cool action, and BAPTISM IN BLOOD
We’re slithering our way through horror month with some pretty scary topics: serious mental health decline and exploitive grad students. Today we are talking about Adam Robitel’s film the Taking of Deborah Logan Topics of Discussion: the second life of a film, Alzheimer’s, the movie that could have been, Jill Larson’s knock out performance, stupid college students, great setups and weird payoffs, toeing the line of being problematic, a horrifying conclusion, and RAKING IN THE FOREST Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our series on horror films: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Light.
What’s more horrifying than unfathomable grief, family trauma, and a demon that can’t read the room? Today we are talking about Ari Aster's film Hereditary. Topics of Discussion: Toni Collette is the perfect movie mom, so much grief, first vs second viewing, the benefit of no jump scares, family dynamics, and THAT SCENE Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our series on horror films: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Light
It’s Hayley’s Birthday, so we are talking about her favorite film of all time: Steven Spielberg’s JAWS. Topics of Discussion: What makes this a “favorite film”, The “Spielberg One-r”, all the red tape, Jaws facts with Hayley and Bruce, focus on community, Jaws’ relevance in 2020, limitations lead to creativity, dumb broken robots, using real sharks, foreshadowing, scars and history, and DEMONIC AQUATIC ANIMATRONICS. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our series on horror films: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Light
We’re all grown up! Now it's time to find “home” with a dorky John Krasinski and phenomenal Maya Rudolph. This week we watch Sam Mendes’ Away We Go. Topics of Discussion: Finding our own homes, Maya Rudolph is a national treasure, The ever crazy Allison Janey, The Modern Day Hippies battle against strollers, unwanted advice, sneaky kids, an unconventional wedding, a perfect ending, and BUFFALO Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we start our new miniseries on horror films: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Light.
Who is ready to rumble? We’ve just about finished growing. But growing up means getting your heartbroken. Or become an obsessive creep. This week we watch Marc Webb’s 500 Days of Summer. Topics of Discussion: Seeing this movie together, the fight at Outback, Manic Pixie Dream Girls, the Friend Zone (and how it’s not a thing), learning to listen, how to properly weave a soundtrack into a film, picking out the villain, IKEA, and EXPECTATIONS! Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our discussion of Coming of Age Films.
The end is near for coming of age films. We should probably say we learned something, so let’s go to college with Richard Linklater’ s Everybody Wants Some. Topics of Discussion: Dudebros, Being Weird, Authentic Dialogue, College Life, Competition, Comradery, and CHECKING YOUR PILLOW Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our discussion of Coming of Age Films.
This week we are going to really feel our feelings as we continue our discussion of coming of age films with Luca Guadagnino’s 2017 film Call Me By Your Name. Topics of discussion: slow, simmering romance, the long take, the awkwardness of your first love, looking cool vs being yourself, the wisdom of parents, becoming our crushes, sad but perfect Sufjan Stevens, and CLIMAXES. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our discussion of Coming of Age Films.
Growing up means recognizing the importance of family. We’re continuing our leisurely carriage ride through coming of age movies this week with Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film Little Women. Topics of discussion: societies expectations vs. what we want, helping others, sisterly love (and hate), Florence Pugh is the secret star, being right and foolish, forging your own path, living in the shadow of siblings, being a strong woman, and LAURA DERN Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our discussion of Coming of Age Films.
Our next stop through Coming of Age films is on the wrong side of the tracks with Greta Gerwig’s 2018 film Lady Bird. Topics of discussion: Is Dave Matthews actually good?, authentic mother/daughter fights, pressuring your kids, hurting your parents, high school douchebags, supporting our friends, faking being rich, leaving home, missing those you couldn’t wait to get away from, and CULTURE. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our discussion of Coming of Age Films.
We’re continuing our journey through podcasting with some coming of age films. This week, we splash around in the water park with Jim Rash and Nat Faxon’s 2013 film The Way Way Back. Topics of discussion: hating Steve Carrell?, Toni Collete is America’s mom, dance battles, mothers and sons, Sam Rockwell needs to dance in every movie, connecting with the main character, standing up for yourself, the beauty of the perfect final shot, and POP N’ LOCK Please rate and subscribe to our podcast. And feel free to come back next week as we continue our discussion of Coming of Age Films.
We’re starting our journey into podcasting with our first theme: Coming of Age films. To start us off we are going back to middle school with Bo Burnham’s 2018 film Eighth Grade. Topics of discussion include: The music you hear when you see your crush, middle school pool parties, constant dread and anxiety, giving good advice, annoying parents can still be great, awful adolescent boys, and CHICKEN NUGGIES. Gucci! Please rate and subscribe to our podcast and feel free to come back next week as we continue our discussion of Coming of Age Films.
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