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The best movies from around the world that don't exist and the people who don't exist that made them. Irreverent discussion, clips and interviews, hosted by the author of the Official Dictionary of Sarcasm, James Napoli, and the author of the LaLa Pettibone book series, Heidi Mastrogiovanni.

James Napoli, Heidi Mastrogiovanni


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    Go Martian, Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 28:16


    In the Season One Finale, Heidi and James hang out on Planet Funny with the creative force behind a Martian who becomes a college sports hero. If you fail to be moved by this rousing spectacle, then you probably will fail at most other things. 

    Before The Stench, When We Were Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 26:24


    James and Heidi have a gas profiling this blast of a film. You'll hear about the wunderkind director who is not afraid to ask the universal romantic question: "How far would you be willing to go to sustain a relationship founded on chronic flatulence?" Get ready to explode with emotion.  

    Raiders of the Lost Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 22:14


    Heidi and James welcome the power couple (oh, wait, they hate being called a power couple--they are way too edgy and non-corporate for that) who made a movie about the man fighting to live on the last tiny speck of undeveloped land in the world. Again, our guests are totally non-corporate. Really. You'll see. 

    Cops in Lofts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 22:40


    James and Heidi welcome Jake Guylenhall and Reese Witherfork to discuss the hottest topic in crime movies today: why so many movie cops live in lofts. Listeners will not fail to be moved by the exclusive movie clips in this episode, which feature a cop--and others--in a loft. 

    The Shark Whisperer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 20:05


    Heidi and James go deep for a profile of this boundary-busting family film from Dalt Wisney studios. A certain "Benecio" is among the in-studio guests who take us behind the scenes at a movie about the unsung heroes of the ocean. Sharks. Oh, and Shark Whisperers, too, sure. 

    Oh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 21:03


    James and Heidi welcome their most challenging movie yet! Wherein the protagonist only ever says one word: "Oh!"  You know, like the mobsters in movies when they throw up their hands in utter disbelief at something untoward that just happened. Listen to this one, or...fuhgettaboutit! 

    Rock 'n Roll Hospice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 22:43


    Heidi and James rock out with a movie about a hair band doing community service at a nursing facility. They also welcome legendary, ageless actress Helen Murren to the show, along with the guy who plays Quiff. Oh, and there's a song called "Sponge Bath." You'll see. 

    Vampire, Abraham Lincoln Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 23:13


    James and Heidi welcome the creative farce, um, force behind the hottest new trend in movies: vampires that hunt down beloved historical figures. And when you hear the clip of Abe Lincoln infuriating the vampire, you'll understand just how hot this trend could become.  

    An Asshole in Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 22:50


    Heidi and James welcome their first documentarian, who happens to be a total a**hote. He goes around to towns named "Love" and behaves like a total a**hole. But when he shows up for his in-studio interview...well, you'll see. 

    Casablanca Age of Ultron

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 21:47


    James and Heidi whip out the light sabers and classic movie trope dictionary to profile an insane mash-up that makes sci-fi mincemeat out of something a few remaining people actually hold dear. Plus, an interview with the legendary pain-in-the-butt Hollywood director who brought this so-called vision to the screen!

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