Maria, Solved!

Episode 40 of Maria, Solved! Followed immediately by 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. That son of a bitch is here. I saw him. I'm gonna get him. Our friend Melody has never seen the 1971 film "The French Connection." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "The French Connection."

Episode 39 of Maria, Solved! Followed immediately by 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. This means something. This is important. Our friend Sarah has never seen the 1977 film "Close Encounters of the Third kind." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

Episode 38 of Maria, Solved! Followed immediately by 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment. Our friend Joe has never seen the 1990 film "The Godfather: Part III." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Godfather: Part III."

Episode 37 of Maria, Solved! We also play around with a little bit of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. There are three rules that Annelise lives by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.  Our friend Annelise has never seen the 1985 film "Teen Wolf." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Teen Wolf."

Episode 36 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. There is no Derek, there is only Zuul. Our friend Derek has never seen the 1984 film "Ghostbusters." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Ghostbusters."

Episode 35 of Maria, Solved! We've decided that anytime we meet someone who has never seen "Die Hard," we must immediately record it. No installment of 'That's A Wrap,' though. We wanted Kristen to watch the movie. Now Kristen has a machine gun. Ho, Ho, ho. Our friend Kristen has never seen the 1988 film "Die Hard." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Die Hard."

Episode 34 of Maria, Solved! We've decided that anytime we meet someone who has never seen "Die Hard," we must immediately record it. Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. We recorded this one remotely! Welcome to the party, Pal! Our friend Yolanda has never seen the 1988 film "Die Hard." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Die Hard."

Episode 33 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. We recorded this one remotely! The survival of the human race, Stochosky. Something you don't give a shit about. Our friend Danika has never seen the 1981 film "Escape from New York" We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Escape from New York."

Episode 32 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap,' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. We recorded this one remotely! You mean a bunch of royal dead guys are watching us? Our friend Ben has never seen the 1994 film "he Lion King" We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Lion King"

Episode 31 of Maria, Solved! No installment of 'That's A Wrap,' however. We want Amy to watch this one. Amy, you aren't ever gonna sell this house... and you aren't ever gonna leave it... either. Our friend Amy S. has never seen the 1962 classic film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"

Episode 30 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Shhh! Chris is listening to reason! Our friend Chris W. has never seen the 1985 film "Pee Wee's Big Adventure!" We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Pee Wee's Big Adventure."

Episode 29 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Josh Z. was such a great guest that we forgot to judge him! Check out his very own podcast, Chad the Podcast. Hunting? We ain't huntin' him, he's huntin' us! Our friend Josh Z. has never seen the 1982 film "First Blood." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "First Blood."

Episode 28 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. This stage is no place for your personal shit, Jeff! Our friend Jeff has never seen the 1984 film "Purple Rain." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Purple Rain."

Episode 27 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. You see, Josh, most people never have to face the fact that at the right time and the right place, they're capable of ANYTHING. Our friend Josh S. has never seen the 1974 classic, "Chinatown." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Chinatown."

Episode 26 of Maria, Solved! No installment of 'That's A Wrap,' however. We want Catherine to watch this movie. Catherine can dance, you know that? She's got the wrong partner of course, but she can dance. Our friend Catherine has never seen the 1977 classic, "Saturday Night Fever." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Saturday Night Fever."

Episode 25 of Maria, Solved! No installment of 'That's A Wrap,' however. We want Dr. Davis-Ruperto to watch this movie. Well, Dr. Neal. Have the lambs stopped screaming? Our friend Neal has never seen the 1991 classic, "The Silence of the Lambs." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Silence of the Lambs"

Here it is - the first episode of Maria, Solved! Conceived as a party game when we learned that one of our friends had never seen "The Sound of Music," we've figured out EXACTLY how to Solve a Problem like Maria. That is, give the person nothing but yes/and, and see where they take you. Our friend Brooke has never seen the 1988 classic "Die Hard." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Die Hard."             

Episode 24 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Neal like Mass better in Latin. It's nicer when you don't know what they're saying. Our friend Neal has never seen the 1995 film, "While You Were Sleeping." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "While You Were Sleeping."

Episode 23 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. It's not personal, Josh.  It's strictly business. Our friend Josh has never seen the 1972 film, "The Godfather." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Godfather."

Episode 22 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap" where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. 'More human than human' is Rob's motto. Our friend Rob has never seen the 1982 classic, "Blade Runner." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Blade Runner"

Episode 21 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap" where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Am I a bet? Am I a bet? Am I a fucking bet?! Julie's on the other side of the table for the first time! Julie has never seen the 1999 film, "She's All That." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "She's All That." 

Episode 20 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap" where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Michael's just there. Flyin' like a bird. Like electricity. Yeah, like electricity. Our friend Michael has never seen the 2000 film, "Billy Elliot." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Billy Elliot." Also - please check out Michael's movie riffing crew, Down In Front. They do hilarious work.

Episode 19 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installment of 'That's A Wrap" where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Joshua is the guy who can get it for you. Our friend Joshua has never seen the 1994 classic, "The Shawshank Redemption." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Shawshank Redemption."

Episode 18 of Maria, Solved! No episode of 'That's A Wrap," though. We wanted our guest to actually watch this one. No one would surrender to the Dread Pirate Erin. Our friend Erin has never seen the 1987 classic, "The Princess Bride." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "The Princess Bride."

Episode 17 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installation of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Annelise didn't know you were funny. Our friend Annelise has never seen the 1999 classic, "The Sixth Sense." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "The Sixth Sense."

Episode 16 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installation of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Katie must break you. Our friend Katie R. has never seen the 1985 classic, "Rocky IV." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Rocky IV."

Episode 15 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installation of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. Why oh why didn't Jeremy take the BLUE pill? Our friend Jeremy has never seen the 1999 classic, "The Matrix." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Matrix."

Episode 14 of Maria, Solved! Plus, another installation of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever. If Allison is here, and you're here, doesn't that make it our time? Our friend Allison has never seen the 1982 classic, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High."

Episode 13 of Maria, Solved! Plus, the first installation of 'That's A Wrap' where we ruin the movie for our guest forever if you listen through to the end. WHAT YEAR, CHARLOTTE??! Our friend Charlotte has never seen the 1984 classic, "The Terminator." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "The Terminator."

Episode 12 of Maria, Solved! Plus some more yucks if you listen through to the end. Zach is only one. Our friend Zach has never seen the 1973 classic, "The Exorcist." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Exorcist."

Episode 11 of Maria, Solved! Plus some new content in which we spoil the movies for our guests forever - listen through the end to hear. The force is strong with Allison. Our friend Allison has never seen the 1977 classic, "Star Wars." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Star Wars."

Julie is on another podcast called Podlander Drunkcast: An Outlander Podcast. On said podcast, Julie and her friend Allison (an accomplished TV/Movie/Pop Culture writer and critic), watch the Starz TV series Outlander and drink about it. We record the results, and it's pretty good. We have a third contributor - our friend Aaron who is referred to as Janine. He does not watch the show. Julie makes him Maria, Solve Outlander Season One in this very special episode!

Episode 9 of Maria, Solved! Amanda's the one that says 'Bad Motherfucker.' Our friend Amanda has never seen the 1994 classic, "Pulp Fiction." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Pulp Fiction."

Episode 8 of Maria, Solved! Bill's gonna keep the beaches open. Our friend Bill has never seen the 1975 classic, "Jaws." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Jaws."

Episode 7 of Maria, Solved! Santiago takes the kids to Mouseville. Our friend Santiago has never seen the 1999 tear-jerker, "The Green Mile." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Green Mile."

Episode 6 of Maria, Solved! It feels like Katie has done this before. Our friend Katie has never seen the 1993 classic, "Groundhog Day." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Groundhog Day."

Episode 5 of Maria, Solved! Jessamyn nails the lift! Our friend Jessamyn has never seen the 1987 sleepover classic, "Dirty Dancing." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Dirty Dancing."

Episode 4 of Maria, Solved! Scottie is in danger, girl! Our friend Scottie has never seen the 1990 Oscar-winner "Ghost." We treat her as if she is an expert in the film, and let her tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get her version of "Ghost."

Episode 3 of Maria, Solved! Kevin is going to make this dress out of other dresses! Our friend Kevin has never seen the 1986 John Hughes classic "Pretty in Pink." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "Pretty in Pink."

Episode 2 of Maria, Solved! Neal is going to solve a problem like Maria! Our friend Neal has never seen the 1965 classic "The Sound of Music." We treat him as if he is an expert in the film, and let him tell us all about it. From character names to plot points, from settings to iconic lines, we get his version of "The Sound of Music."