Why the Flick?

Why the Flick? is back, baby! And there's been some changes. To kick off a new season and a (mostly) new podcast, we're joined by former cohost-turned-guest Elizabeth to discuss Gangs of New York (2002). This episode, we get into Scorsese's critically-acclaimed film that shines a light on a forgotten point in American history. For one of us, it's a nearly perfect movie. For the other, it doesn't have nearly enough Liam Neeson. From gangs to war to politics, we break down the plot's murder revenge story mixed with real-life events and whether or not it succeeds. We also share our thoughts on Daniel Day-Lewis' method acting as Bill (or Billy as we prefer), Neeson as a hot priest, and a rumored TV show in the works. Why the Flick? Social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick letterboxd.com/whytheflick Elizabeth Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/edepompei Resources: https://collider.com/gangs-of-new-york-true-story/ https://collider.com/gangs-of-new-york-opening-scorsese/ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/gangs-of-new-york-movie-scorsese-b2245911.html https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/10/martin-scorsese-gangs-of-new-york-tv-show/amp Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun License code: PV0SQGNBE5ZWZCW2

In the final episode of the season, Claire and Elizabeth are returning with a minisode dedicated to spooooky moooovies. Claire breaks down a 2019 psychological horror that's pretty looking and pretty horrifying. Elizabeth revisits a Millennial Halloween classic, but let's just say she's not feeling nostalgic. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: Claire's pick https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/08/movies/florence-pugh-little-women.html https://ew.com/movies/2019/07/01/midsommar-florence-pugh-black-widow-little-women/ https://nerdist.com/article/midsommar-tradition-of-folk-horror/ https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/7/2/18744431/ari-aster-midsommar-interview-spoilers http://www.horrorhomeroom.com/folk-horror-at-home-and-abroad-in-ari-asters-midsommar/ https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/07/ari-aster-midsommar-interview/593194/ Elizabeth's pick https://www.insider.com/hocus-pocus-fun-facts-2018-10#leonardo-dicaprio-said-he-was-offered-the-role-of-max-but-he-turned-it-down-1 https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials https://www.nytimes.com/1995/07/16/nyregion/entertaining-the-devil-in-connecticut.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sarah-jessica-parker-who_b_846370 https://yhoo.it/3Crrat1 https://ew.com/movies/everything-we-know-hocus-pocus-2/

In this episode, Claire and Elizabeth visit Vienna for one night only with the characters of Richard Linklater's 1995 indie darling, Before Sunrise. The co-hosts explore the casting, writing and structure of this unconventional end-of-summer romance and really dig into the movie's most pivotal scenes. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Episode sources: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oprah-cher-sidney-poitier-apple-documentary-1235225545/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/22/movies/before-sunrise-ethan-hawke-julie-delpy.html https://www.indiewire.com/2013/05/the-real-woman-who-inspired-richard-linklaters-before-sunrise-197694/ https://variety.com/2014/film/news/trio-behind-low-budget-before-trilogy-wrote-spontaneity-into-the-scripts-1201075015/ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/before-sunrise-1995 https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/before-sunrise-102973/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49

Why the Flick? is *usually* a podcast cohosted by two friends and former journalists, but this week, let's make it three. Top Model Rewind podcast co-host Danielle joins Claire and Elizabeth to dive deep into the biopic of the year, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis. The trio talk about Baz's unique vision, Austin Butler's star-making performance, controversies surrounding Elvis' music and personal life, and much, much more. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Top Model Rewind podcast: anchor.fm/top-model-rewind instagram.com/topmodelrewind Episode sources: https://screenrant.com/elvis-movie-colonel-parker-hanks-accent-inaccurate-details/ https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-austin-butler https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elvis-arrested-dancing/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-true-history-behind-baz-luhrmanns-elvis-180980291/ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/elvis-biopic-black-musicians https://people.com/archive/cover-story-we-have-plenty-of-time-little-one-vol-23-no-11/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/06/21/elvis-review-austin-butler-rules-king-over-musical-mess/7652227001/ https://deadline.com/2022/09/sofia-coppola-priscilla-a24-cailee-spaeny-jacob-elordi-tapped-to-play-priscilla-and-elvis-presley-1235115526/ https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/elvis-colonel-tom-parker-really-was-that-bad/ https://slate.com/culture/2022/06/elvis-movie-2022-austin-butler-tom-hanks-racist.html https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/tom-hanks-in-elvis-shows-how-not-to-make-a-villain.html https://variety.com/2022/film/global/elvis-tom-hanks-accent-austin-butler-1235278327/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/60997/elvis-presley-game Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49

By some miracle, this episode isn't three hours long. Claire and Elizabeth take you through the multiverse of directing duo the Daniels' absurd, frenetic and brilliant 2022 flick, Everything Everywhere All at Once. The co-hosts talk nihilism, family dynamics, living in the present moment and, yes, those creepy hot dog fingers. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Episode sources: https://www.gq.com/story/ke-huy-quan-everything-everywhere-all-at-once https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/31/movies/daniels-everything-everywhere-all-at-once.html https://www.insider.com/a24-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-behind-movie-fight-scenes-2022-5 https://collider.com/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-ending-explained/ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-04-14/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-explained-daniels-spoilers https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/movies/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-review.html https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/twerking-time-warps-daniels-interview-1316996/ Multiverse Montage Scene: https://youtu.be/a2v7JK8c2fk Spaghetti Noodle Deleted Scene: https://youtu.be/gtZGHQg7I6g Rock scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xSuk_bumAE Swiss Army Man trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrK1f4TsQfM Directors interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbkjxGbtoMQ: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49

In this minisode, Claire reviews Ron Howard's latest feature based on true and recent events, and Elizabeth goes back to 10th century Iceland for what some are calling the definitive Viking movie. Listen to the end to find out which flick the co-hosts will dissect in the next main episode. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: Claire's pick https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/10/asia/thailand-cave-rescue-timeline-intl https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/08/05/thirteen-lives-movie-fact-check-how-accurate/10237479002/ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/awards-insider-making-of-thirteen-lives-ron-howard https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2022/08/02/how-thirteen-lives-represents-the-humanity-of-thailand-and-its-people/amp/ Elizabeth's pick https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/14/movies/alexander-skarsgard-the-northman.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article https://collider.com/northman-based-on-true-story-explained/#:~:text=The%20Northman%20takes%20place%20in,%2C%20vengeance%2C%20and%20Viking%20mysticism https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-true-history-behind-robert-eggers-the-northman-180979954/ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-northman-movie-review-2022

This week, Claire and Elizabeth get nostalgic with the 1998 rom-com classic You've Got Mail, and fondly remember the sweet, sweet agony of the dial-up days. Plus, the co-hosts remember and honor the late writer and director Nora Ephron. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Episode sources: https://www.biography.com/writer/nora-ephron https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/27/movies/nora-ephron-essayist-screenwriter-and-director-dies-at-71.html https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/youve-got-mail-1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/18/movies/film-review-hanks-ryan-romancecom.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/movies/reviews/youvegotmailosullivan.htm?movieslede=y https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/world/1998/?sort=rank&sortDir=asc&ref_=bo_ydw__resort#table https://deadline.com/2022/08/ryan-reynolds-clue-movie-oren-uziel-1235098521/ https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/12/the-major-flaw-of-youve-got-mail-is-joe-f-o-x/578929/ https://lithub.com/was-youve-got-mail-trying-to-warn-us-about-the-internet-or-telling-us-to-give-up/ https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/youve-got-mail-meg-ryan-tom-hanks-dave-chappelle Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49

In this minisode, Elizabeth gushes over a new and "wholly unique" animated feature from Netflix and Claire gives us a sneak peek of Jordan Peele's latest horror/sci-fi flick that she says you *must* see in theaters. Plus, the co-hosts share which 90s movie they'll revisit in the next main episode. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: Elizabeth's pick https://www.indiewire.com/2022/07/the-sea-beast-netflix-making-of-1234738490/ https://www.looper.com/920890/chris-williams-dives-into-the-making-of-the-sea-beast-exclusive-interview/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/13/movies/the-sea-beast-design.html Claire's pick Interview with Jordan Peele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-KJ-BkuTJE https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/nope-ending-explained-jordan-peele-1235185106/ https://tilt.goombastomp.com/film/jordan-peeles-nope-explained-a-spectacle-of-bad-miracles/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/nope-is-one-of-the-great-movies-about-moviemaking https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/nope-box-office-opening-weekend-jordan-peele-1235324105/

What screams summertime more than sunshine and swimming pools? How about a killer shark wreaking havoc on a small beach town? In this episode, Claire tells us all about one of her favorite seasonal flicks, Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975). The co-host explains why the making of this classic was an actual nightmare, how it launched Spielberg's career and the aftermath of the movie's release. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Episode sources: The Making of Jaws: https://youtu.be/CYtYIF_g-T4 https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/playing-with-sharks/anRDLKTZ5azV https://www.americanoceans.org/facts/biggest-great-white-shark/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49

Your hosts are back with two mini-reviews for your listening pleasure. Claire geeks out over the newest MCU movie to hit theaters and Elizabeth shares her thoughts on an autobiographical flick written and directed by a knight (no, really!). While these flicks are polar opposites on the surface, there's one man that ties them together. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: Claire's pick https://collider.com/thor-love-and-thunder-family-apperances-chris-hemsworth-christian-bale-comments/ https://people.com/movies/chris-hemsworth-and-taika-waititi-reveal-their-kids-helped-create-thor-4s-cool-monsters/ https://www.cbr.com/marvel-mandated-thor-4-runtime-report/ Phase Zero Podcast Review https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HAdIpObGGod0kBWk3kr2Y?si=OFYqNOkQTl-Ndwer7du4-Q&utm_source=copy-link https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/thor-love-thunder-scores-franchise-best-debut-86561443 Elizabeth's pick https://www.history.com/news/the-troubles-northern-ireland Colbert clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJgzWyqAeyI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjMwGs_saKM This Cultural Life episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/0drGzTuh8uTs3j0Jqm4II6?si=7d59d0fc880c4af1 SAG-AFTRA podcast episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/09hRyWkgFqGxtLH6a1Hs2j?si=c28e8e57c59f41a4

In this episode, Elizabeth and Claire take a trip to Pandora, the fictional world of the Na'vi as seen in James Cameron's Avatar (2009). The co-hosts dive into the decades of inspiration behind Avatar, the greatness that is James Cameron and what to know about the upcoming sequel. Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Episode sources: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/james-caan-last-movie-fast-charlie-pierce-brosnan-1235311323/ Performance capture featurette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ1JzYPjcj0 https://www.indiewire.com/2021/06/james-cameron-regrets-set-behavior-1234646953/ Making of Avatar documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y8Buy5b6DQ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/read-james-camerons-sworn-declaration-avatar-399979/ https://www.indiewire.com/2022/07/avatar-2-the-way-of-water-plot-release-date-cast-1234738051/ Book rec: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1683838785?tag=simonsayscom https://james-camerons-avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Avatar_Wiki SNL Skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVhlJNJopOQ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49

It's Why The Flick?'s first ever minisode and the co-hosts have two *very* different, new-release movies to recommend for your queue. Elizabeth shares why she thinks you should watch the latest (and oh-so-seductive) Emma Thompson flick and Claire reviews a movie that we all knew she'd flock to see in the theaters (but her take may surprise you). Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: Elizabeth's pick: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/good-luck-to-you-leo-grande-movie-review-2022 https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-06-16/good-luck-to-you-leo-grande-review-emma-thompson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABBvBWRTQ0E https://open.spotify.com/episode/5P7YASIE5NUzGoKnydODGd?si=ouIDFY5FRyOgp3j8HNp4Bg https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N93YJaLKq2YEZ9EHg5Aww Claire's pick: The Prologue: https://youtu.be/NkEU6fC_nhY https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/jurassic-world-dominion-premiere-laura-dern https://www.indiewire.com/2022/06/jurassic-world-dominion-giganotosaurus-making-of-1234736358/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/jurassic-world-dominion-extended-edition-4k-blu-ray-ultimate-collection-six-jurassic-movies/ https://screenrant.com/jurassic-world-dominion-franchise-end-colin-trevorrow-response/

Claire and Elizabeth are back and they're starting out with a movie that will make you laugh hysterically or roll your eyes until it hurts (or both). Enjoy this trip back to the year 2000 with the first installment of Scary Movie, during which your co-hosts address the movie's problematic punchlines, the rise and fall of parodies and much more. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dune-2-lea-seydoux-1235169116/ https://variety.com/2022/film/news/matt-dillon-locarno-award-1235299398/ https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a29947151/scary-movie-spoof-movies-killed-memes/ https://ew.com/movies/2017/10/26/scary-movie-oral-history/ https://variety.com/2020/film/news/scary-movie-marlon-wayans-anna-faris-20th-anniversary-1234697219/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3625783/looking-back-scary-movie-20-years-later/ https://www.looper.com/90002/untold-truth-scary-movie/ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/scary-movie-2000 Budweiser Wassup Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJmqCKtJnxM Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick? twitter.com/whytheflick

Claire and Elizabeth may be going on an extended break, but they're giving you a finale as epic as Christopher Nolan's Interstellar (2014). In this nearly three-hour long episode, the co-hosts explore the real-life science and history behind the movie, debate the character's ethical choices and highlight some questionable plot holes. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-hans-zimmer-wrote-the-interstellar-theme-2014-11 https://entertainment.inquirer.net/156463/chris-nolan-explains-why-he-kept-actors-casting-a-secret https://ew.com/article/2014/11/08/interstellar-plot-holes/ https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/tech/cryosleep-may-be-key-deep-space-missions-here-s-how-ncna770961 https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/dust-bowl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7tV7v71k-I https://www.npr.org/2014/11/14/363798836/neil-degrasse-tyson-separates-fact-from-fiction-in-interstellar https://www.looper.com/210676/the-untold-truth-of-interstellar/ https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/parsing-the-science-of-interstellar-with-physicist-kip-thorne/ https://www.indiewire.com/2014/11/how-the-interstellar-vfx-team-built-wormholes-black-holes-and-alien-planets-190162/ https://collider.com/christopher-nolan-interstellar-interview/ Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

The Power of the Dog (2021) is this year's critically acclaimed Oscars frontrunner—and Claire and Elizabeth just. don't. get. it. The co-hosts discuss the film's molasses-like pace, its portrayal of a closeted gay cowboy, what it says (and doesn't say) about toxic masculinity, and the ending's big twist. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/01/the-power-of-the-dog-queer-problem/621316/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FcqkUCgH5XmOeHjdRtZNQ?si=jBYXPn1mSOWSuRez8xCK0w https://www.them.us/story/the-power-of-the-dog-queer-lgbtq-oscars/amp https://www.indiewire.com/2022/03/sam-elliott-power-of-the-dog-homophobic-1234703782/ https://slate.com/culture/2021/12/power-dog-netflix-movie-ending-explained-analyzed.html https://decider.com/2021/12/03/power-of-the-dog-meaning-homosexuality-masculinity/ Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In episode 15, Claire and Elizabeth unpack Spencer (2021), a cinematic fable starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana like we've never seen before. The co-hosts dig into the film's many metaphors, question whether the retelling exploits a true tragedy and share why the movie ultimately won them over. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: ​​https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/princess-dianas-death https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/spencer-kristen-stewart-pablo-larrain-pea-soup-scene-interview https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/movies/spencer-review.html https://www.npr.org/2021/11/03/1051108440/princess-diana-movie-spencer-kristen-stewart https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20211027-spencer-and-the-ever-transfixing-mystery-of-princess-diana Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In episode 14, Claire and Elizabeth meet The Descendants (2011)—and they're "haole as shit." The co-hosts discuss the George Clooney flick's problematic portrayal of Hawaii, what it teaches us about grief and forgiveness, and which actor really stole the show. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.wheretraveler.com/kaui-hart-hemmings-descendants https://notevenpast.org/invisible-history-hawaii-alexander-paynes-descendants/ https://www.civilbeat.org/2012/04/15402-descent-into-haole-the-descendants-dissed/ https://www.washington.edu/counseling/2020/06/08/the-stages-of-grief-accepting-the-unacceptable/ https://www.treehugger.com/fascinating-facts-about-jellyfish-4858789 https://www.britannica.com/place/Hawaii-state https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/hawaii https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-overthrow-hawaiian-monarchy Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In this episode, Claire and Elizabeth review the pod's first foreign film with Haifaa Al-Mansour's endearing and historic Wadjda (2012). The co-hosts talk about the movie's universal themes, the challenges of filming the first ever feature-length movie in Saudi Arabia and the country's evolving film industry. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/influences-movies-inspired-wadjda-director-665035/ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/haifaa-almansour-interview-saudi-arabia-s-first-female-film-director-talks-about-new-release-wadjda-8717438.html https://www.cc.com/video/ha235s/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-haifaa-al-mansour https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/27/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-films-movies.html https://deadline.com/2021/12/saudi-arabia-film-commission-strategy-establish-country-global-production-hub-cinema-sector-1202147020/ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-12-07/west-side-story-ban-middle-east-saudi-arabia https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/04/21/604269002/as-saudi-arabias-cinema-ban-ends-filmmakers-eye-new-opportunities Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In celebration of Valentine's Day, Claire and Elizabeth dive into the 2014 anti-romance, female revenge flick The Other Woman. For one host, it's a go-to guilty pleasure loaded with laughs. For the other, it earned the lowest Why the Flick? rating yet. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.journalinquirer.com/living/movie_reviews/movie-review-the-other-woman/article_51b148b8-cbbe-11e3-a5e3-001a4bcf887a.html https://www.npr.org/2014/04/24/306437557/the-other-woman-when-terrible-movies-happen-to-funny-actresses https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/19/us/women-boyfriends-cheating-bam-bus-road-trip/index.html https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-59093224 https://collider.com/cameron-diaz-kate-upton-the-other-woman-interview/ Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In this episode, Claire and Elizabeth hit the dark, gritty streets of Gotham and meet Arthur Fleck, the man who morphs into the Joker (2019). The co-hosts discuss Joaquin Phoenix's chilling performance, method acting extremes, the film's portrayal of violence and mental health, and what its cryptic ending could mean. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/jokers-backstory-a-guide-to-the-jokers-origin-stories.html https://www.looper.com/165773/how-joaquin-phoenix-transformed-into-the-joker/ https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a29435561/joker-ending-explained-theory/ https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/9/18/20860890/joker-movie-controversy-incel-sjw https://apnews.com/article/0cfcbd34f2df4f1bb6f38d8f002c72ef https://filmschoolrejects.com/jared-leto-method-acting/ https://variety.com/2021/film/columns/lady-gaga-house-of-gucci-patrizia-just-for-variety-1235132676/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2019/10/23/what-joker-movie-gets-right-wrong-about-mental-illness-violence/3978028002/ Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

It's Claire's birthday week, so the Why the Flick? hosts are throwing it back of one of her favorite '90s gems: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). They share the moments that still make them LOL, pay tribute to the late Robin Williams and look at how the movie's portrayal of family was way ahead of its time. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://variety.com/2018/film/news/mrs-doubtfire-25th-anniversary-robin-williams-1203034949/ https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2014/11/mrs-doubtfires-progressive-stance-on-divorce https://www.eonline.com/news/988906/25-years-later-inside-mrs-doubtfire-s-surprising-take-on-divorce-and-robin-williams-lasting-impact-on-his-co-stars https://www.annefine.co.uk/books/doubtfire.php Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

This week, Claire and Elizabeth take a break but still give you *the content*. Enjoy this episode from another time and another podcast in which the two friends and former journalists review Chloé Zhao's Nomadland (2020). They discuss the realities and misconceptions of nomads, the tyranny of the dollar and Fern's path to healing. Can't get enough of Zhao? Check out Episode 5 of Why the Flick?. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In this episode, Claire and Elizabeth pay tribute to the late Sidney Poitier, a treasure of American cinema who broke through racial divides to become the leading man audiences needed (and still need today). The hosts talk about why Poitier's life and work were so significant, look at his role during the Civil Rights Movement and dive into his historic Oscar-winning performance in Lilies of the Field (1963). Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sidney-poitier-the-2013-sunday-morning-interview/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-meaning-of-sidney-poitiers-historic-1964-oscar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCzTyxXPy1o https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/movies/sidney-poitier-dead.html https://www.history.com/topics/civil-rights-movement/civil-rights-movement-timeline Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

The only thing brighter than the Hollywood stars in Adam McKay's Don't Look Up (2021) is the giant comet hurtling toward Earth. In this episode, Claire and Elizabeth discuss the parallels between the apocalyptic satire and real life, talk about the scenes that gave them chills, debate the movie's split reviews and share their end-of-world dinner plans. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/movies/dont-look-up-review.html https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dont-look-up-movie-review-2021 https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/overview https://screenrant.com/dont-look-up-movie-reviews-divisive-rotten-tomatoes-reason/ https://www.currentaffairs.org/2021/12/critics-of-dont-look-up-are-missing-the-entire-point https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/11/climate/dont-look-up-climate.html Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

Claire and Elizabeth visit Damien Chazelle's La La Land (2016), where dreams come true, but at a cost. The co-hosts talk about how the musical falls short in portraying Jazz and Black culture, share some behind-the-scenes trivia and dissect their favorite (and not-so-favorite) scenes. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-ca-mn-holiday-sneaks-la-la-land-locations-20161027-story.html https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-38593897 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/la-la-land-ending-meaning-explained-978105/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/la-la-land-disappoints-bigoted-race-portrayal-childish-romance-975786/ http://www.mtv.com/news/2965622/la-la-lands-white-jazz-narrative/ https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/la-la-land/the-unbearable-whiteness-of-la-la-land/ https://www.mtv.com/news/2965622/la-la-lands-white-jazz-narrative/ https://people.com/awards/la-la-land-movie-musicals-inspiration/ Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

Do you like scary movies? In honor of its 25th anniversary, Claire and Elizabeth take on Wes Craven's Scream, the iconic slasher movie of 1996 that turned the genre on its head. Whether you love it, hate it, or love to hate it, this episode has something for everyone to gush over. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.vox.com/22634481/scream-influence-horror-genre-wes-craven-new-nightmare-get-out https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/how-scream-explored-the-exploitative-nature-of-the-nightly-news-180978960/ https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/screams-skeet-ulrich-matthew-lillard-billy-and-stu-fell-in-love/ https://fusion.tv/story/190397/roger-l-jackson-scream-ghostface-wes-craven/amp/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1995-08-28-9508280007-story.html https://www.mamamia.com.au/scream-copycat-murders/ https://ew.com/movies/skeet-ulrich-worried-matthew-lillard-ruining-scream/ http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Movies/9808/07/kevin.williamson/ Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In Episode 5, Claire and Elizabeth take the reins for a journey through Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao's 2017 film, The Rider. Can the movie's cast of first-time actors pull off such an emotional story? Is Zhao successful in introducing us to the world of Native American cowboys and unforgiving rodeos? Your hosts answer those questions and so much more. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-the-rider-review-20180410-story.html https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/03/brady-jandreau-the-rider https://www.villagevoice.com/2017/05/21/this-is-not-your-last-rodeo/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTWlrWJhgYw https://www.tracking-board.com/the-rider-filmmaker-chloe-zhao-on-writing-for-and-working-with-non-actors-interview/ https://www.indiewire.com/2018/05/the-rider-chloe-zhao-filmmaker-toolkit-podcast-episode-51-1201966211/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv3Ga3QD5iw http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-01-29-2401691528_x.htm https://www.espn.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=6674104 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTgn-tv_HcQ https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/wild-horses-how-the-rider-became-the-breakout-movie-of-2018-629297/ https://www.indiewire.com/2018/04/the-rider-score-composer-nathan-halpern-chloe-zhao-1201958000/ https://hotcorn.com/en/movies/news/riders-brady-jandreau-i-got-stomped-head-id-break-deep-brain-cavity/ Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

This episode, Claire and Elizabeth board the Hogwarts Express for the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). They cast a light on everything from the making of the wizarding world and its characters to navigating the movie's flaws and controversies. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.glamour.com/story/a-complete-breakdown-of-the-jk-rowling-transgender-comments-controversy https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/hogwarts-house-meanings https://owlcation.com/humanities/Harrypotterhouses https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-nov-20-ca-kloves20-story.html http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2005/0705-tlc_mugglenet-anelli-2.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWTwd511S6I https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/11/movies/harry-potter-sorcerers-stone-anniversary.html Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In this episode of Why the Flick?, Claire and Elizabeth debate whether Paul Feig's Last Christmas is actually a Christmas movie, gush over Mother of Dragons Emilia Clarke, evaluate the movie's big twist and address those brutal reviews. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/last-christmas-movie-review-emilia-clarke-907129/ https://ew.com/movies/2019/11/09/last-christmas-best-bad-movie/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/last-christmas-review-1252714/ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/last-christmas-movie-review-2019 https://themighty.com/2019/11/last-christmas-chronic-illness-review/ https://www.todayonline.com/8days/seeanddo/last-christmas-director-why-he-cast-emma-thompson-immigrant Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In this episode, Claire and Elizabeth dig into the ethics and science behind Steven Spielberg's 1993 dino flick, Jurassic Park. They talk about the real villain of the movie, ponder genetic engineering, discuss chaos theory and share their favorite nail-biting scenes. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Episode sources: https://www.livescience.com/could-we-build-jurassic-park-dinosaurs.html https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/could-scientists-bring-dinosaurs-back.html https://www.npr.org/2021/09/14/1036884561/dna-resurrection-jurassic-park-woolly-mammoth https://gizmodo.com/jurassic-park-lied-to-you-t-rex-had-great-eyesight-rea-1577352103 https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/jurassic-park-1993 https://screenrant.com/jurassic-world-3-grant-sattler-romance-resolve-arc/ Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?

In the first episode of Why the Flick?, friends Elizabeth and Claire look deep into Pixar's Soul. From the purpose of life to the Great Resignation, they take on the biggest questions raised by this 2020 animated comedy. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: 3YRZVIJ0A2DO0X49 Sources: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/soul-movie-review-2020 https://www.thewrap.com/kemp-powers-soul/ https://www.businessinsider.com/why-everyone-is-quitting-great-resignation-psychologist-pandemic-rethink-life-2021-10 Why the Flick? on social: instagram.com/whytheflick twitter.com/whytheflick tiktok.com/@whytheflick?