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My Fair Katie is a classic film review podcast hosted by Katie and her dad.

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    • Jul 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode #5.01 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Is Spielberg Overrated?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 43:51


    Katie's scorching hot take about Steven Spielberg is tested this season.  For the first movie, We watch the classic movie about an alien invasion.  No, not E.T. or War of the Worlds, but Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  Grab an "ice cream" and enjoy finding out whether it still holds up almost 50 years later.

    Episode #4.04 Scanners (Stranger Things)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 34:29


    Katie and Scott discuss the body horror classic -- Scanners.  How many heads explode in the movie?  Could it have used more?  What genre is Scanners?  What happened to the eyes at the end?  They discuss this and more, including Lee Jeans!

    Episode #4.03 The Goonies (Stranger Things)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 47:03


    Another movie inspiring Stranger Things is The Goonies.  The pair review this 80s kids classic.  Katie is back with some hot take, including one of the hottest takes in the history of movie reviews!

    Episode #4.02 Firestarter (Stranger Things)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 37:57


    In episode 4.02, Katie and Scott review the movie Firestarter.  How does the move version of Stephen King's classic work as a movie?  How did it inspire Eleven?  Is it the worst movie they've ever reviewed?  

    Episode #4.01 The Thing (Stranger Things)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 33:34


    Katie and Scott kick off a new season with movies inspiring the hit TV show Stranger Things.  In this episode they discuss John Carpenter's The Thing.  New this season are the three sentence recap and the haiku review.   Katie and Scott are locked in a room and the paranoia grows.  Which, if either, will get out alive?

    Episode #3.10 The Hustler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 38:39


    In our next character study, we review the Paul Newman classic, The Hustler.  Is pool a sport?  We talk about that!  Is Paul Newman good-looking?  We talk about that, too.  We also talk about what happens to Fast Eddie after the movie.  So, download and listen now.

    Episode #3.09 Downhill Racer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 31:01


    We have moved on to character studies in sports movies.  In this episode, we review the Robert Redford movie, Downhill Racer.  Katie has maybe the hottest take in the history of podcasts.  You'll have to listen to find out what that is.  She won't back down, either!

    Episode #3.08 Knute Rockne, All American

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 31:24


    In our only football movie of the season, we review Knute Rockne, All American.  Why aren't we reviewing Rudy?  Could Chris Pratt play football for real?  What happened to the "K" in Knute?  All excellent questions that we address in this episode.

    Episode #3.07 Pride of the Yankees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 35:42


    We continue our sports biopic reviews with this Gary Cooper classic.  Why did Pride of the Yankees make Babe Ruth look like such a jerk?  What is Katie's opinion on wallpaper designs?  Would there be a Lou Gehrig, C.E.T. make a good movie?  We ask these questions and provide substandard answers.  

    Episode #3.06 Eight Men Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 27:53


    In our first biopic of the season, we review Eight Men Out.  Where's the leadoff hitter?  Why do they talk so fast?  What does Indianapolis have to do with the Black Sox?  We have no definitive answers to these questions.  But, we have fun talking about it.

    Episode #3.05 Breaking Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 33:13


    In our final underdog sports movie review, we talk about the criminally underrated 1979 film, Breaking Away.  We discuss the Empire State Building, Dennis Quaid, and Chris Pratt as twins.  Oh, we also talk about movie!  

    Episode #3.04 Hoosiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 35:32


    In this episode, we review Hoosiers.  Is it the greatest sports movie of all time?  Of course, My Fair Katie doesn't think so.  Is the only real flaw, though, the haircuts?  Where is Oolitic?  Download and listen to hear out thoughts.

    Episode #3.03 The Karate Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 37:30


    For our second sports movie, we review The Karate Kid.  Relive the 80s while we discuss Daniel's hero's journey from Newark to balance and inner peace in southern California.

    Episode #3.02 Rocky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 42:40


    FINALLY!!!  My Fair Katie gets around to reviewing Katie's all-time favorite movie.  Oh, but it's not so simple.  We talk about hats, apples, math, Hercules, sleep listening, and men saying things.  Plus, we talk about montages.  Lots and lots of montages.

    Episode #3.01 Introduction to Season 3 -- SPORTS MOVIES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 4:40


    In Season 3, we'll be reviewing Katie's favorite movie genre: Sports Movies.  Although underdog stories are her favorite, we'll also be watching biopics, character studies, and sports fantasies.  This brief intro will hopefully get you excited for our biggest season yet!

    Episode #1.10 Young Mr. Lincoln

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 29:39


    In preparing for Season 3, we discovered a 1939 movie review fro Season 1 that was never published.  Enjoy the discussion of Young Mr. Lincoln.  Is law school really that easy?  If Lincoln's first girlfriend hadn't died, would Lincoln ever have been President?  Is this more accurate than Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter?  These questions are asked, but not necessarily answered.

    Episode #2.08 Halloween Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 17:25


    It's a bit late, but we discuss the movies we watched in Season 2.  Which movie is the favorite?  Which character was the best?  What was the scariest moment?  These questions and more are asked, and, this time, perhaps even answered.

    Episode #2.07 Poltergeist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 47:29


    In our final Halloween episode, we visit the 80s and watch Poltergeist.  Is this still scary?  Why would anyone ever own a toy clown like that?  What is acceptable snack food to take from someone else's refrigerator?  These questions are all asked and, to some extent, answered.  

    Episode #2.06 Tentacles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 41:20


    For our 70s horror move, we review the unintentionally funny forgotten horror movie and Jaws rip-off, Tentacles.  How in the world did this get made?  Henry Fond, John Huston, Shelly Winter?  What were you thinking?  And the killer whales, oh the killer whales...  Words just can't do this movie justice.  Don't watch, though, just catch this recap.

    Episode #2.05 Night of the Living Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 43:11


    For our 60s horror movie, we watched Night of the Living Dead.  We talk about zombie survival techniques and discuss this deeper meanings of the movie.

    Episode #2.04 The Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 46:22


    In this episode of My Fair Katie, we discuss the 50s horror classic, The Fly. Would this movie have been better with Peter Falk? How do the special effects compare to Shelob in LOTR? The questions are asked, but no definitive answers are given.This episode of My Fair Katie has been brought to you by Delambre Brothers Electronics, Inc.

    Episode #2.03 Gaslight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 33:49


    In our third Halloween episode, Scott and Katie discuss the psychological thriller, Gaslight.  Does Charles Boyer play an even worse person than in Love Affair?  Is it worse to commit murder or to gaslight your spouse?  These questions are asked, and definitely answered, for a change.

    Episode #2.02 Frankenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 50:34


    In Episode #2.02, we discuss the classic horror film, Frankenstein.  Is it worse to be burned alive or drowned?  What are the bolts on the neck for?  Aren't casual Fridays a thing in the 30s?  These questions will be asked, but no answers, guaranteed.This week's episode is brought to you by BuzzRecruiter.com.

    Episode #2.01 Nosferatu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 29:26


    Katie and Scott kick off Season 2 with the silent horror classic, Nosferatu. This episode is brought to you by POVS moving solutions.How can a silent movie be so creepy?  What's up with the eyebrows?  Are the special effects actually good?  These questions, and more, are asked, but, as always, not really answered.

    Episode #2.00 Season 2 Introduction -- Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 4:00


    Get ready for some chills.  Scott and Katie introduce the new season of My Fair Kate, just in time for Halloween.

    Episode #1.09 1939 Recap (plus bonus Flying Deuces)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 26:16


    In this recap of Season 1, we discuss the movies and count down our favorite scenes, characters, cries, and movies.PLUS, we review a bonus movie, Laurel and Hardy's 1939 feature -- Flying Deuces!

    Episode #1.08 Ninotchka

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 25:41


    In our review of this 1939 classic rom-com, we discuss the importance of Ninotchka as a rom-com.  Is it important that she's Russian?  Is this really a spy thriller?  Have we found a likable couple?  These questions will be asked, but probably not answered.  This episode is brought to you by Jewels 4 Cash USA.

    Episode #1.07 Love Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 25:41


    In episode 1.07, Katie and Scott discuss the classic romance, Love Affair.  Are the star-crossed lovers the worst people in movie history?  Probably not.  But, do they engender sympathy in the viewer?  And, what does Dudley Moore's Arthur have to do with this 1939 classic?  Listen and find out what My Fair Katie has to say about it.

    Episode #1.06 Goodbye Mr. Chips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 33:38


    In the sixth episode, Katie and Scott discuss the 1939 classic, Goodbye Mr. Chips.  Is this the saddest movie of the year?  Did Robert Donat deserve the Oscar?  What do the Karate Kid and Jack Black have to do with an 80-year old movie?  All the questions will be asked, and none may be answered.  Listen now to find out.

    Episode #1.05 Dark Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 33:43


    In the fifth episode, Katie and Scott discuss the classic love story, Dark Victory.  Do Bette Davis' eyes make Humphrey Bogart or Ronald Reagan swoon?  How many people fell off horses in 1939?  We'll discuss these questions and many more.  No answers, though, just a fun discussion.

    Episode #1.04 Stagecoach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 29:31


    In the fourth installment of 1939 movies, Katie and Scott discuss the classic western, Stagecoach.  John Wayne is the breakout star, but there are some amazing supporting performances from Thomas Mitchell and Donald Meek.  Where is the Stagecoach going?  Why does everyone hate Dallas?  Is murder completely legal in the old West if you're angry enough?  We'll talk about these questions and many more.

    Episode #1.03 Gone with the Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 51:41


    In the third episode, Katie and Scott discuss Gone with the Wind.  Is Melanie really the hero?  Is Rhett the main character?  Is Scarlett tougher than Ripley by intermission?  Does Scarlett get Rhett back.  Download and hear Katie and Scott discuss these questions, and many more.  There are no real answers, but it is always fun to discuss.

    Episode #1.02 Wizard of Oz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 47:55


    In episode two, Katie and Scott discuss the Wizard of Oz.  They have very different opinions on this one.  Who really is the hero and who is the bad guy?  Is the movie actually good?  What is the meaning behind the Wizard of Oz?  None of these questions will be answered, but Katie and Scott have fun discussing them.

    Episode #1.01 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 32:39


    This is the first regular episode of My Fair Katie.  Katie and her dad discuss this Jimmy Stewart classic, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.  Who will win the first ever Katies?  Download to find out.   

    Episode #1.00 Introduction to My Fair Katie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 4:43


    My Fair Katie is a new film review podcast hosted by Katie and her dad.  This is the introduction, where we learn about Katie and hear about what's in store for Season 1.

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