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Hello, cool riders! Pfeiffer Pfridays is your weekly trip through the career of Michelle Pfeiffer. Hosted by Jerry and Michael, we talk about Michelle’s movies, roles and awards history.

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    • Nov 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 51 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Pfeiffer Pfridays

    The Pfeiffer Pfinale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 61:38


    Happy Pfriday, Pfeiffer Pfans! THE AGE OF INNOCENCE is over and it's time for us to make our FRENCH EXIT until that ONE FINE DAY when BATMAN RETURNS (well...Ant-Man). We're getting UP CLOSE & PERSONAL on our PFEIFFER PFINALE, which is pfilled with our takeaways from completing the entire pfilmography of the one-and-only Michelle Pfeiffer. We're answering insightful audience questions, unveiling our Top 20 (and bottom 5) Pfeiffer performances, and playing a pfew last rounds of Six Degrees of Michelle Pfeiffer. Thank you to our pfabulous guests and wonderful listeners for going on this journey with us. We can't wait to see another Pfriday. Meow. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    French Exit (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 60:13


    This Pfriday brings the startling realization that our plan was to die before the movies ran out, but here we are to discuss La Pfeiffer's most recent release, FRENCH EXIT, pfeaturing Michelle's transcendent performance as Frances Price. This tragic pfarce gives us everything: MIchelle doing something entirely new in a lead role worthy of her talents, possessed cats, 2020's uber-twink Lucas Hedges, frozen dildos, and Valerie Mahaffey giving a zanily wonderful supporting actress turn. We also talk about the movie's release dates, from festival to theatrical, and the stacked leading actress races on the 2020 awards circuit. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Wizard of Lies (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 64:37


    This Pfriday, we're clicking our heels three times and saying there's no place like Montauk as we discuss THE WIZARD OF LIES, Michelle's return to television movies after over 30 years. Playing Ruth Madoff, and reteaming with Robert De Niro as the infamous Bernie, La Pfeiffer gives a strong performance as a wife in freefall. In a crowded awards race for stellar female performances, Michelle earned her first Emmy nomination and returned to the Golden Globes for her seventh career nom (and first for a television performance). Other topics for discussion are additional acting MVP Alessandro Nivola as one of Madoff's sons, and the real-life scandal to dramatized adaptation pipeline. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Children Nobody Wanted (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 42:16


    This Pfriday, we take a brief detour from La Pfeiffer's pfeature pfilms to delve into her work on television, where her acting career began. The first entry in this two-episode miniseries is THE CHILDREN NOBODY WANTED, Michelle's final TV movie before her breakout role in Grease 2. Based on the true story of The Butterfield Ranch, Michelle is given what is considered her first leading role, but is once again playing the supportive girlfriend. We're also talking about how the medium of television films have changed since the 80s, the perils of typecasting, plus the natural talent Michelle continued to show in these early roles. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Frankie and Johnny (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 80:53


    It's Pfriday and the special of the day is FRANKIE AND JOHNNY, a delicious slice of 90s romance pfeaturing the Scarface reunion of Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino. Joining us at our diner booth today is the pfabulous Francesca Brown, who's here to chat with us about our many takeaways from this pfilm: love at first sight and workplace romances, seeing ourselves in certain characters, loneliness, the fun of teaching Kate Nelligan palindromes ("Puppy!"), and the beautiful marriage between Michelle's layered performance and Terrence McNally's dialogue. Order up! You can follow Francesca on Twitter @FrannieDB94 and Instagram @francesca.db_ If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Dark Shadows (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 56:51


    This Pfriday, a vampire, a witch, and two Oscar-nominated actresses walk into a dilapidated manor. Cue the werewolf! Welcome to Collinwood as we rise from our coffins to tackle DARK SHADOWS, the Michelle Pfeiffer/Tim Burton reunion that failed to reach the critical, commercial or cultural highs of their previous collaboration. We discuss Michelle's heightened performance and hilarious facial expressions (and revisit the age-old adage: do not underuse La Pfeiffer), the trajectories of Burton and Depp post-Sweeney Todd, the pitfalls of reboots, and the gothic perfection of Eva Green. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    A Thousand Acres (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 75:51


    This Pfriday takes us back to Shakespeare, as we harvest all we can from A THOUSAND ACRES, the Michelle Pfeiffer/Jessica Lange-led retelling of King Lear. A passion project for both actresses, this dark drama had a long, winding road from Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to a finished film neither particularly loved. We track this movie from start to finish, including Lange's Golden Globe nom and the outstanding landscape for awards in 1997, but the main focus is the joy of watching two titanic (see what we did there?) actresses act so beautifully opposite one another. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 56:42


    Happy Pfriday! Did you know there's a Pfeiffer pfilm that pfeatures Tracey Ullman as Mother Nature, the technical feature film debut of Saoirse Ronan, a manic pixie dream boy Paul Rudd, and Michelle being pforty and pfabulous? Well, now you do! Buckle up for the tale of I COULD NEVER BE YOUR WOMAN, a romantic comedy that has all the right pieces to succeed (Amy Heckerling? Michelle Pfeiffer? Paul Rudd?), but ended up in a torturous release limbo that led it straight-to-DVD. Fortunately for us, it has many wonderful discoveries, chief among them Michelle's dazzling comedic skills on full display and another wonderful mother-daughter relationship anchoring the antics. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Ladyhawke (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 58:21


    Come pfly with us on this Pfeiffer Pfriday, as we revel in the synth-infused goodness of La Pfeiffer's entry in the 80s pfantasy canon: the delightful pfable LADYHAWKE, where Michelle plays a lady...who is also a hawk. This transformative episode has many chapters: Michelle's non-Disney, non-damsel take on this pfilm's lady fair, the peak fuckability of Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Medieval Day Off, anybody?), the next chapter of the Michael/Jerry-verse AKA What Animal Do We Transform Into?, and how LADYHAWKE fits into the beloved genre of 1980s fairy tales and fantasies. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    People Like Us (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 66:35


    This Pfriday, we add another entry to the "This is a Pfeiffer Pfilm?" canon as we talk about the all-but-forgotten family drama PEOPLE LIKE US, the small film that fell through the cracks due to a busy 2012 release weekend opposite Ted and Magic Mike. Featuring two excellent lead performances from Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks, La Pfeiffer is a touching standout in a role that begins a new chapter in the Michelle Mom-iverse: having an adult child. We also jump into the casting rumors of this film (with special mention to agent of chaos, Annette Bening) and the tumultuous ride of the 4th and 5th slots of the Supporting Actress Oscar Race for 2012. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Wolf (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 64:13


    This Pfriday kicks off our final 10 Pfeiffer pfilms and we can feel a certain change coming over us. Perhaps it's that full moon? The pfascinating Frank Calvillo joins us to howl about WOLF, the supernatural thriller that has Jack Nicholson marking his territory, James Spader amping his sleaze up to the nth degree, and Michelle delivering an ending that will have you gasping for breath. This underrated 90s movie gives us plenty to talk about: the remarkable list of cast and crew (Mike Nichols, Ennio Morricone, etc.), conspiracy theories, and La Pfeiffer basking in a true supporting role, while reminding us how much she can convey from just a look. Join us. We don't bite...hard. You can follow Frank on Twitter @frankfilmgeek, and you can also hear more of Frank on the podcasts One Of Us and Mission Impodible. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    mother! (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 79:36


    Happy Pfortieth, Pfeiffer Pfans! In honor of this very special Pfriday, we pfigured why not go pfull metaphor (or meta-forty, if you will). It's time to have some spiked lemonade and tell us why you don't have kids, because we are talking about MOTHER! And we are very lucky to have our own guest knocking on our door: the pfantastic horror guru Sharai Bohannon joins us to unpack the many feelings this movie brings out. From Biblical allegories to the Razzies to the delicious mischief of Michelle's performance, the three of us ride this roller coaster together from beginning to end and if we learn anything, it's to brace our sink. You can follow Sharai on Twitter and IG @Misssharai, and be sure to listen to her podcast A Nightmare on Fierce, which can be found on Twitter @NightmareFierce and on IG @nightmareonfiercestreet. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    I Am Sam (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 81:29


    This Pfriday, we're talking about the pros and pitfalls of parenting as seen through the eyes of the characters in I AM SAM, the 2001 drama that was probably never meant to be watched from a 2021 perspective. We've got our Starbucks firmly in hand and we have multiple points to cover for this case: is La Pfeiffer's "biggest" moment as the marshmallow-popping Rita actually her best, the breakout star turn of eight-year old Dakota Fanning, why we love Dianne Wiest, a declaration of a certain nemesis of the pod, as well as the packed and ever-changing landscape of the Supporting Actress awards field in 2001. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Dangerous Minds (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 63:07


    This Pfriday, step inside the classroom as we cover one of the iconic staples of the 90s: DANGEROUS MINDS. The immediately recognizable poster art, a Grammy-winning hit in Coolio's Gangta's Paradise, and Michelle's Southern ex-Marine all came together to make this one of the biggest box-office smashes of 1995 (and the biggest hit of Michelle's actor-producer career). This episode has more video store memories, the pitfalls of being formulaic, and teacher-student movies that we love and how Dangerous Minds falls amongst them. There will be a quiz after - all you have to do is try and you get a Butterfinger. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Where is Kyra? (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 66:36


    This Pfriday, we're pfinally talking about one of the most underrated performances in the Pfeiffer canon: Kyra Johnson in WHERE IS KYRA?, the bleak indie that brought Michelle back to movies after another four year absence. This movie carries its own special brand of horror, asking real-life questions about how to survive in a world that doesn't see you and the lengths one would go to just to keep their life from crumbling. Along with those questions, we cover this pfilm's trek from festivals to release limbo, and take a long look at the brilliant, understated work La Pfeiffer is bringing to this role. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Story of Us (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 60:29


    Pfeiffer Pfans, sit back and let your hosts tell you a story about THE STORY OF US, a pfilm that is as askew as La Pfeiffer's bite plate (more on that in the episode). For a movie that's marketing as a harmless 90s relationship dramedy, it managed to push a lot of buttons that it had no business pushing, so expect the unexpected this episode. We take a deep look at how this movie plays to two people who have been impacted by divorce and the problems inherent in its screenwriting, in particular. As we wish this movie had taken cues from multiple other films and talk about the 90s friend type that is Julie Hagerty, we also tell some stories about us. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Married to the Mob (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 69:31


    This Pfriday's episode is brought to you by the letter M: Michelle, Mercedes, and Matthew Modine all starring in the crime comedy MARRIED TO THE MOB. We are joined by the pfabulous Laura Saladino to discuss the many joys this pfilm has to offer: how refreshing it feels to watch a female-led mob movie, Michelle's sweetly unique performance, Mercedes Ruehl's unhinged hilarity, and, of course, the iconic hair and costumes. We also take a long look at the stacked actress line-ups of 1988 awards shows (including Michelle's first Golden Globe nomination), and the gift that was Jonathan Demme. It's time to Mambo Italiano. You can follow Laura on Twitter, Instagram and Letterboxd @lesaladino. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 67:18


    This Pfriday sees the end of our Magical Michelle Miniseries. Our crossbows are out and, much like La Pfeiffer's wicked Queen Ingrith, our sights are set on the Disney sequel nobody asked for, MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL. We start once upon a time with memories of the one that started it all, Sleeping Beauty, and after a quick detour through the original Maleficent, we get to its sequel: Michelle fully channeling a long, lost Lannister, the sins committed against Flora, Fauna and Merryweather, and the crackling diva sparks that don't quite set fire to the screen. Plus, a special The Music Man bonus tangent at the end. Come hear the story and decide for yourself if this film is true love or just cursed. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Stardust (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 65:17


    This Pfriday's pfilm holds a very special place in both our hearts, and we would gladly let La Pfeiffer's villainous witch Lamia eat our hearts if she asked. We are going through the Wall on the magical adventure that is STARDUST! We go to Stormhold and back again, as we discuss seeing this movie in theatres, crushing on the adorable Charlie Cox, Oscar nom bafflements (no makeup? no costume design? Huh?) and, of course, the delicious and joyful evil coursing through Michelle as she plays this movie's wicked antagonist. Come get spellbound with us! If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 54:07


    As we continue our exploration of Magical Michelle, we must admit this Pfriday that we hath fallen in love with an ass: Jerry for Dominic West's and Michael for Christian Bale's. However, La Pfeiffer's fairy queen Titania has fallen in love with the transforméd ass that is Kevin Kline, which means we are covering the all-star Shakespeare spectacle that is A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. This episode covers a lot of forest ground, from high school and college Shakespeare productions, to the wealth of 90s Shakespeare films, to the use of bicycles in this particular adaptation. But most importantly, we ask how it was possible to get a trio to look as beautiful as Rupert Everett, Stanley Tucci and La Pfeiffer do in this film. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 59:40


    We're kicking off our Magical Michelle Miniseries in the most pfantastical way we know how: by summoning the iconic combined diva powers of Cher, Susan Sarandon, and La Pfeiffer and diving into the pool of deliciousness that is THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK. The chapters in our spellbook this episode include: how beautifully the titular actresses complement each other, everybody's favorite, average, horny little devil Jack Nicholson (and the original actor cast in his role), our dream casts for any eventual remakes of this pfilm, and which witch we feel we most embody. Pull up a bowl of cherries and fly (pfly?) with us! If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 80:35


    For our 30th Pfeiffer Pfriday together, we decided we needed to do something a little special and thought that makin' a little whoopee was exactly what was called for. That's right - it's time to discuss Michelle's stunning, sexy and Oscar-nominated performance as Susie Diamond in THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS! And we are very fortunate to have Pfeiffer pfan extraordinaire Nathaniel Rogers join us to discuss everything that makes this movie and its star pfantastic. From The Pea Song to Jennifer Tilly's Candy Man to the Driving Miss Daisy of it all, we are celebrating a crown jewel performance of La Pfeiffer in the best way we know how: by making sure everybody knows that she should have won an Oscar for it! You can follow Nathaniel on Twitter @nathanielr, on IG @nathaniel_tfe, and be sure to visit The Film Experience (thefilmexperience.net) If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 61:29


    Wake up, beauties! Rise and shine. It's a brand new Pfriday and the mortal world is at peace...but not for long. The Pfabulous Pfeiffer Boys are sowing some glorious chaos this week as we dish on Part II of Animated Michelle: SINBAD: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN SEAS, featuring a devilishly delicious vocal performance from La Pfeiffer as Eris, Goddess of Discord. We discuss the seemingly arduous journey of this film, particularly from Michelle's perspective, the homoerotic bromance between Sinbad and Proteus, animated butt, and the present-day goddesses of chaos we have to deal with in our everyday lives. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Prince of Egypt (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 69:02


    Did you know that there can be miracles when you believe? This Pfriday, we have a very special guest joining us: Steve Fala arrived in a basket to deliver us a fantastic chat about Dreamworks' first traditionally animated pfeature, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT. Featuring an all-star cast, including La Pfeiffer as Tzipporah, and stunning animation, this pfilm gives us plenty to cover: childhood memories, Easter baskets, Whitney and Mariah, and Michelle singing beautifully. This episode is truly all we ever wanted. You can follow Steve on IG @stephenindisguise If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Sweet Liberty (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 42:16


    This Priday, the Pfabulous Pfeiffer Boys are flying a chopper to Sayville, NY, where a new movie is being shot: SWEET LIBERTY, starring Michelle as Faith Healy, award-nominated actress for playing a coal miner (NOT a coal miner's daughter)! This pfilm gets one sweet and one sour reaction from us, as we discuss Alan Alda's second take as actor-director-writer hyphenate, and wish he'd maybe done just one instead. We also talk about how adorable Lillian Gish is (in her second-to-last film role), and try to answer the age old question: Was Michael Caine Hot? If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Personal Effects (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 62:08


    Remember two episodes ago when a certain ocean movie broke Jerry? Well, this Pfriday we present The One That Broke Michael or, as it is more commonly known, PERSONAL EFFECTS. This indie exploration of grief gives us a scowling Ashton Kutcher, the always welcome opportunity to talk about Kathy Bates, and a really beautiful and understated performance from Michelle. We also do a heavy dive into the fractured release of this film and how films featuring bankable movie stars all but fall through the cracks. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Age of Innocence (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 59:03


    This Pfriday, we have a special guest who's come to call bearing yellow roses: Corey Ryan joins us in the parlor to help us celebrate hitting the half-way point of Pfeiffer Pfridays and to chat about the sumptuous THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, which brought Michelle her sixth consecutive Golden Globe nomination as the heartbreaking Countess Ellen Olenska, and should have earned her another Oscar nomination. We talk about the rules and repression the film so brilliantly conveys, the 1993 awards circuit and the steamroller that was Holly Hunter that season, plus we get an extra special dash of salt from one Miriam Margolyes. Happy 25 Episodes, listeners! If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    New Year's Eve (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 67:01


    Raise your glass, Pfeiffer Pfans! The ball's about to drop and there are resolutions to get made, which can only mean one thing: it's NEW YEAR'S EVE, the star-filled holiday saga that asks you to try and remember why certain people were stars back in 2011. In the mix of a painful Katherine Heigl, a rage-filled Sarah Jessica Parker, and an uncomfortable Hilary Swank is an incredibly charming Hairspray reunion between La Pfeiffer and Zac Efron (at peak himbo), which includes Michelle doing something truly extraordinary. Plus, we dip into the odd assortment of awards this movie managed to garner and the undisputed greatness of the one and only Cherry Jones. Happy New Year, everybody!!! If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Deep End of the Ocean (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 55:15


    As happens in anybody's pfilm career, there will always be those movies that pfall a little pfar in the eyes of pfans, mayhaps as pfar down as THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN, an adaptation of the very first Oprah's Book Club pick, or as we're subtitling it: The One That Broke Jerry. The pfabulous Pfeiffer boys break out their spying cameras for this part mystery/part family drama and try to answer these burning questions: where is Michelle's lost child? How was Brenda Strong born a Desperate Housewife? And why did the screenwriter have to do this to us? Come for the lowdown on the movie, stay for the pre-anniversary reminiscing about our favorite podcast moments so far, in honor of us almost being at the halfway point! If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 46:25


    This Pfriday wraps up our Pfeiffer/Landis double feature with AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON, one of the oddest entries in the Pfeiffer pfilmography, but also a very pleasant surprise. Since this movie reminded us both of a feature-length SNL episode, we'll let you know that this episode has everything: La Pfeiffer wants to see her baby, Froot Loops, random memories of the movie Doubt, David Alan Grier just wanting to sing some good old-fashioned tunes, the Loch Ness monster, Steve Guttenberg being daddy, and your resident pfabulous Pfeiffer boys as Statler and Waldorf. It's a wacky episode to match a wacky movie. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Into the Night (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 51:01


    Picture it: you're an insomniac, you drive to the airport and a jewel-smuggling Michelle Pfeiffer lands on your car. What are your options? Well, the only real choice is to go INTO THE NIGHT, the Jeff Goldblum-La Pfeiffer caper populated with more cameos of famous directors than you can keep up with. From Michelle fully establishing her leading lady status to an Eileen Brennan-Clue shoutout to a special guest appearance by real cinephile Sarah Jessica Parker, this episode is as wild a ride as the move itself. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    What Lies Beneath (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 59:30


    Our 20th episode deserves a celebration, so we thought we'd light some candles, break out the ouija board and maybe take a nice, relaxing bath. What could possibly go wrong? This special Pfreaky Pfriday sees Michelle be terrorized by fences, photos and Ford in 2000's What Lies Beneath. From Michelle's character's bad luck with inanimate objects to multiple Hitchcock homages, we have plenty to talk about when it comes to this taut thriller and its two phenomenal leads. MEF MEF MEF MEF MEF! If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Ant-Man and the Wasp (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 52:29


    Jump in your favorite Hot Wheels vehicle or, better yet, hop a ride on the nearest ant! We're taking a giant leap into the quantum realm this Pfriday, as we discuss Michelle's entrance into the MCU: Ant-Man and the Wasp. We cover the unyielding charm of Paul Rudd, the hilarity that is Michael Peña, as well as how the first Ant-Man compares to its sequel. Plus, the unspoken bond of seeing superhero movies in theatres and our hopes and wishes for Michelle's appearance in the third installment of this film series. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on your preferred podcast channel. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Russia House (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 61:14


    This Pfriday, it's time to loosen your girdles. The Pfeiffer Boys are here to talk about Yekaterina Borisovna Orlova, but Sean Connery calls her Katya *insert fan snap*. The time has come to go to The Russia House, which earned Michelle her third consecutive Golden-Globe nomination. We talk about the John le Carré of it all, the Golden Globes nomination and placement possibilities for this performance, and break out the best Connery impression we can. Come for La Pfieiffer, stay for the Drag Race asides. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Love Field (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 62:58


    Hi y'all! Wake up, grab your neighbor, and get to the airport. We gotta see Jackie! No, we haven't suddenly become a Natalie Portman podcast. It's time for us to go to the president's funeral with Lurene Hallett in Love Field. On top of discussing the labored journey of this film's release, we talk about watching this movie through a 2021 lens, why it's called Best Performance by a Leading Actress (and how people seem to forget this!) and, of course, the awards landscape of 1992, which included Michelle receiving her third (and to this date, final) Oscar nomination. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Tequila Sunrise (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 52:50


    This Pfriday, the Pfabulous Pfeiffer Boys are serving you a rigatoni quattro formaggi, a creamy blend of four Italian cheeses, and for your cocktail we'd recommend Tequila Sunrise, a drink that gives you a hard kick of La Pfeiffer, a splash of Raul Julia singing, and a sense of wondering why you ordered it in the first place. From hot tub mishaps to the banner year of 1988 for Michelle to cinematic love triangles, we order up a round of Tequila Sunrise because there's always time for a cocktail. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Family (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 58:24


    Time to kick back with a lighthearted, pfamily-pfriendly pfilm, where stealing a pencil bag gets you punched, a plumber not doing his job gets him kneecapped, and underestimating Michelle's French will get your store blown up. The Pfabulous Pfeiffer Boys are sitting down for some quality time with The Family. We talk about Michelle being married to the mob again, where she might have fit into the Golden Globes landscape of 2013 and whether Tommy Lee Jones really wanted to be here or not. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Grease 2 (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 100:38


    Your resident Principal McGee and Blanche would like to welcome you back to a new year at Rydell! Are you looking for a cool rider? Or are you just wanting to score tonight? Maybe you're somebody who just wants to do it for your country? Regardless, it's time to throw on your Pink Lady jacket and do a deep dive into Michelle's breakout role as Stephanie Zinone in Grease 2! The pfabulous Pfeiffer boys cover the Grease 2 stigma, compare the sequel to the original, discuss which resident Pink Lady they are (because you have to!) and take many breaks to fan themselves because talking about Maxwell Caulfield in this movie is just too much at times. Always remember, it's better to play with a group than with yourself. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 52:37


    Part 3 of Michelle: The Scrapbook Years aka Wedding Bells. The Pfabulous Pfeiffer Boys head to San Francisco where a madcap murder investigation is underway. Peter Ustinov confirms he will play any detective role available, Lee Grant gives us the full Lucille Bluth treatment, Angie Dickinson is there to point and glare, and all Michelle really wants is to get married and have a Shirley Temple straight up! Hop in your horse-drawn carriage and prepare yourself for the zany antics of Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Falling in Love Again (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 49:14


    Part 2 of Michelle: The Scrapbook Years is A Walk Down Memory Lane as we cover the other 1980 film in Michelle's filmography: Falling in Love Again. Did we pfall in love with this pfilm...who can say? This movie has dialect work, whole wheat muffins, an awful marriage, Kaye Ballard and Michelle is here to play a young, idealized version of British Susannah York. It's quite the trip, and if you would like to go on this trip yourself, please be aware that both of our DVDs are up for grabs! If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    The Hollywood Knights (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 40:09


    This Pfriday, we kick off our miniseries Michelle: The Scrapbook Years, where we're covering Michelle's first three films in consecutive order. That means this week we're talking about La Pfeiffer's debut film role: Suzie Q in The Hollywood Knights. We dive into the familiar faces (Michelle, Fran Drescher, Tony Danza), the odd similarities this movies has to other much more remembered titles of the time and, of course, what kicked off Michelle's film career and the possible paths it might have had. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday or on Instagram @pfeifferpfridays.

    Hairspray (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 52:23


    Good morning, Pfeiffer Pfans! Do you feel like every day is an open door? Perhaps you feel like you can't stop the beat? Well, Velma Von Tussle is here to make it clear that it's not and you won't. Yes, the pfabulous Pfeiffer boys (along with special guest Jose) are headed to Baltimore to discuss Michelle's delightfully villainous Miss Baltimore Crabs. We also cover the star studded casting of this film, the adaptation from stage to screen and, of course, Allison Janney (devil child, devil child). If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    White Oleander (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 67:59


    Artist. Mother. Most glamorous prisoner in the yard. These are just a few of the words you could use to describe the wickedly manipulative Ingrid Magnussen, as played by La Pfeiffer in her glorious SAG-nominated turn in White Oleander. 2002 was an incredibly stacked year for female performances and we get into it: the exquisite turns of the four ladies in this film (including Michelle in one of her most psychologically twisted roles), the odd trajectory across voting bodies for Best Supporting Actress nominees that season and the "Oscar narrative" track that can provide momentum to certain actors. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 76:09


    All aboard the murder train! Michael and Jerry are here to take on you on the wild ride that is Murder on the Orient Express, the star-studded Agatha Christie adaptation that pays more attention to Kenneth Branagh's mustache than most of its Oscar-winning/nominated cast. Michelle glides her way through this caper, snatching wigs in every sense of the phrase, and we cover how murder mysteries have evolved on film, compare the 2017 version to its equally star packed 1974 version and ask plenty of exasperated whys (it is a mystery after all)! If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    Scarface (1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 77:38


    Say hello to our little friend! This Pfriday Jerry and Michael head to Miami for Michelle's breakout role of Elvira Hancock in Scarface. In between the chainsaws and cocaine, we discuss what makes a true star vehicle, the De Palma of it all and that fabulous glass elevator entrance of our favorite leading lady. Plus, we dive into the possible awards chances for Scarface and its performers in the landscape of 1983. #NotYourBaby If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    One Fine Day (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 56:12


    1996 Miniseries: Part 3. The busy year that is Michelle Pfeiffer's 1996 comes to a close with the delightful rom-com One Fine Day! The peak attractiveness of mid-90s Pfeiffer and Clooney, the Hunger Games landscape of day care, the wealth of character actresses sweeping through this film - it's truly a pfine day indeed! Plus Michael and Jerry rank the three 1996 films/performances and ponder how rom-coms perform with certain awards bodies. #HollandTaylorIsLifeGoals If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    Up Close & Personal (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 59:23


    1996 Miniseries: Part 2. Step into the newsroom with Jerry and Michael as they get Up Close & Personal with Michelle this Pfriday. From Michelle belting at the top of her lungs to an unforgettable Celine ballad to the power of a 10 minute Stockard Channing performance, there is plenty of story to cover as we continue our 1996 journey. #BecauseYouLovedMe If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    To Gillian on her 37th Birthday (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 72:57


    1996 Miniseries: Part 1. Climb aboard as Michael and Jerry take you to the wildest birthday party you've ever been to! Ghost wives, random neighbor girls, Freddie Prinze Jr's frosted tips - we are truly in the 90s and you have been invited To Gillian on her 37th Birthday. #TeamGhostWife. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    Chéri (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 56:15


    Jerry and Michael stay in Pfrance this Pfriday for Michelle's re-teaming with Stephen Frears, Chéri. Hoped for Oscar returns, the fact that Kathy Bates manages to delight in everything and Rupert Friend's nudity all add to the conversation as we tell "The Tale of Le F*ckboi." #BeautifulGowns. If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 59:45


    Lace up your corsets and snap those fans! Michael and Jerry discuss Michelle Pfeiffer's first Oscar-nominated performance in Dangerous Liaisons. The best supporting actresses of 1988, double nominations and diva worship are major topics this week (Michelle, Glenn, Janet McTeer - the list goes on!). #BeyondMyControl If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

    Batman Returns (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 79:26


    Welcome to the first episode of Pfeiffer Pfridays! Break out your bullwhip and take a trip to Gotham as Jerry and Michael discuss Michelle Pfeiffer's iconic performance as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in Batman Returns. We also discuss lead vs supporting status, what the 1992 actress races were like and wonder what people were doing with certain bus ads in 1992. #HoneyImHome If you enjoy what you hear, please rate and subscribe on whatever your preferred podcast channel is. You can also follow us on Twitter @pfeifferpfriday.

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