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“I just had the unpleasant sensation of hearing you referred to as my husband.” – It Happened One Night (1934)This week, returning guest Andrew Daniels joins us to break down the original screwball sensation: Frank Capra's It Happened One Night. As the first film to ever sweep the “Big Five” Oscars, this charming romantic comedy set the template for the genre, with pitch-perfect performances from Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, and enough innuendo, wit, and roadside bickering to fuel decades of imitators.We explore how Capra's Depression-era romance struck a chord with audiences, changed the course of Hollywood stardom, and remains as irresistibly funny and tender today as it was in 1934.Episode Notes:It Happened One Night (1934) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Clark Gable and Claudette ColbertSelected to the National Film Registry in 1993First film to win all five major Academy Awards: Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and ScreenplayNotable for:Launching the screwball comedy genreIconic scenes like the hitchhiking lesson and the “walls of Jericho”Bridging escapism and social commentary during the Great DepressionDiscussion topics include:The film's influence on romantic comedies for generationsHow it reshaped the public personas of Gable and ColbertCapra's blend of populist ideals and sharp dialogueWhy the film continues to resonate with modern audiencesFeaturing returning guest:Andrew Daniels, author of The Barstool Book of Sports: Stats, Stories, and Other Stuff for Drunken Debate Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

“The film you have just seen was an improvisation.” – Shadows (1959)This week, returning guest Robert Bellissimo joins us for a conversation on John Cassavetes' Shadows,, a landmark of American independent cinema. Shot on the streets of New York with a semi-improvised style and a raw, jazz-infused energy, Shadows broke all the rules and opened new possibilities for personal filmmaking in the U.S.We explore how Cassavetes challenged Hollywood norms, foregrounded race and identity in ways ahead of its time, and crafted a film that still feels immediate and alive decades later. Shadows isn't just a turning point in film history, it's the spark that lit the indie movement.Episode NotesShadows (1959) was written and directed by John CassavetesSelected to the National Film Registry in 1993Known for:Pioneering an improvisational, vérité-inspired approach to filmmakingDepicting interracial relationships in a candid and progressive lightLaunching the American independent film movementDiscussion topics include:Cassavetes' creative process and legacyThe tension between scripted and unscripted storytellingNew York City as a character in the filmHow Shadows opened doors for generations of indie filmmakersFeaturing returning guest:Robert Bellissimo, actor, filmmaker, and host of Robert Bellissimo at the Movies Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Congressman Robert Mrazek, the man whose legislation led to the creation of the National Film Preservation Board. Without his efforts, the National Film Registry as we know it wouldn't exist.Mrazek shares the inside story of how film preservation became a congressional priority, the cultural battles that shaped the legislation, and why preserving America's cinematic heritage is a matter of national importance. From the first films selected to the political resistance he faced, this conversation is an essential companion to everything we cover on You're Missing Out.If you've ever wondered how movies like Do the Right Thing, The Godfather, or Meshes of the Afternoon ended up in the National Film Registry, this is where it all started.Episode Notes:A conversation with Congressman Robert Mrazek, sponsor of the National Film Preservation Act of 1988Mrazek's legislation created the National Film Preservation Board and the National Film RegistryDiscussion topics include:The political and cultural climate that made film preservation urgentThe origins and goals of the National Film RegistryEarly champions of the legislation in Congress and the film industryThe ongoing importance of preserving culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant filmsReflections on:The evolving definition of American cinematic heritageHow preservation efforts safeguard not just movies, but national memoryThis episode offers essential historical context for our entire podcast Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

“He was some kind of a man. What does it matter what you say about people?” – Touch of Evil (1958)This week, we're crossing into the shadowy borderlands of noir with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez to unpack Orson Welles' Touch of Evil. From its legendary opening tracking shot to Welles' haunting turn as the corrupt Hank Quinlan, the film stands as a dark, complex swan song to the classic noir era.Together, we explore the film's bold visual language, its controversial casting choices, and the fascinating story behind the restored cut that finally honored Welles' original vision. Touch of Evil isn't just a masterwork of style—it's a film that continues to challenge how we think about authority, morality, and the boundaries we draw. Episode Notes:Touch of Evil (1958) was directed by Orson Welles and stars Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, and Welles himselfSelected to the National Film Registry in 1993Famous for:A 3+ minute opening tracking shot widely regarded as one of the best in cinemaWelles' portrayal of the morally bankrupt Captain Hank QuinlanA studio-meddled post-production process that was later corrected by a 1998 restoration using Welles' notesDiscussion topics include:The film's place at the end of the classic noir eraInnovations in camera movement, sound design, and lightingHow Touch of Evil navigates race, identity, and law enforcement on the U.S.–Mexico borderThe legacy of the restored version and its impact on Welles' reputationFeaturing special guest:Ryan Luis Rodriguez, film podcaster and host of The Coolness Chronicles and Reels of Justice Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

“'S Wonderful! 'S Marvelous!” – An American in Paris (1951)This week, we step into the dreamlike Technicolor world of An American in Paris with special guest Arlene Hellerman. A Publications Associate for Broadway Licensing Global, Arlene brings a multifaceted perspective shaped by a career spanning theatre, film, television, broadcast news, and print journalism.Together, we explore how Vincente Minnelli's 1951 musical turned Gershwin's music and Gene Kelly's choreography into a lavish cinematic spectacle—culminating in one of the most ambitious ballet sequences in film history.An American in Paris (1951) was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Gene Kelly and Leslie CaronSelected to the National Film Registry in 1993Known for:Its 17-minute ballet finale inspired by French impressionist artA seamless blend of Gershwin's music with vivid choreography and designWinning six Academy Awards, including Best PictureDiscussion topics include:The film's legacy in shaping the movie musicalIts stylized depiction of postwar ParisThe interplay between fine art and popular culture in Minnelli's visionFeaturing special guest:Arlene Hellerman, Publications Associate for Broadway Licensing Global, whose career spans theatre, film, TV, broadcast news, and print journalism Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

Boop-Oop-a-Doop! In this special bonus episode, we present A Brief History of Betty Boop: From the Inkwell to the Musical. We begin with the story of Fleischer Studios—the groundbreaking animation house behind Betty Boop, Popeye, and Koko the Clown—and trace how their surreal, adult-oriented cartoons challenged the norms of early animation and stood in stark contrast to Disney's wholesome image.In the second half, we turn our attention to Boop: The Musical, the new Broadway-bound show reimagining Betty for a modern audience. From pre-Code symbol to pop culture icon, we explore how Betty's spirit survives onstage and what it means to bring her back in 2025. A bonus episode tracing Betty Boop's evolution from 1930s animation to the Broadway stageFirst HalfThe founding and influence of Fleischer StudiosBetty Boop's origins and status as a pre-Code symbolUse of rotoscoping, music, and surrealism in Fleischer cartoonsThe studio's decline and its cultural afterlifeSecond HalfOverview of Boop: The Musical and its creative teamHow the stage production updates Betty for new generationsThe challenges of adapting vintage animation for live theaterReflections on the enduring appeal of Betty Boop  Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

“You are mine—body and soul!” – The Cheat (1915)This week, we're traveling back to 1915 with returning guests Amanda Rush and Jae Kim for a deep dive into Cecil B. DeMille's The Cheat. A landmark of early American cinema, The Cheat helped shape visual storytelling through its pioneering use of lighting, editing, and narrative tension. But alongside its technical innovation lies a deeply troubling legacy—particularly in its portrayal of race and power.Amanda and Jae help us unpack the film's lasting influence, Sessue Hayakawa's complex role in Hollywood history, and how The Cheat fits into the broader conversation about preserving films that reflect both the artistry and the prejudices of their time.• The Cheat (1915) was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and stars Fannie Ward and Sessue Hayakawa• Selected to the National Film Registry in 1993• Celebrated for its dramatic lighting, narrative structure, and early use of cross-cutting• Discussion topics include:• The visual legacy of The Cheat• Sessue Hayakawa's breakthrough role and its cultural implications• Representations of race and gender in early Hollywood• The importance of preserving films that capture both cinematic milestones and historical biases Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

“Which one of you nuts has got any guts?” – One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)This week, we check into the ward with special guest Ben Hosley, producer of Blank Check with Griffin and David, to take on Miloš Forman's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. One of only three films to sweep the “Big Five” Oscars, this anti-establishment classic remains a cultural touchstone. We dive into Jack Nicholson's electric performance, Louise Fletcher's chilling turn as Nurse Ratched, and how the film captures the shifting American psyche of the 1970s.New audio episodes drop every Monday at 12am EST, with video premieres on YouTube the same day at 12pm EST. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

“We must be brave enough to look truth in the face.” – Where Are My Children? (1916)This week, we return to the public domain vault for a full-length commentary track on Where Are My Children?, the provocative 1916 silent drama from Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley. As one of the earliest American films to tackle topics like birth control, abortion, and eugenics, it remains a landmark of progressive intent and moral complexity—albeit through a lens that's deeply of its time.Watch along with us as we break down the film's bold messaging, cultural context, and the pioneering role of Lois Weber in early Hollywood. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

“And now, I shall entertain you!” – Magical Maestro (1952) Animation aficionado and producer Jordan Beck returns to the show to tackle Tex Avery's Magical Maestro, one of the most frenetic and technically dazzling cartoons of the Golden Age. With its relentless visual gags and groundbreaking use of the “wipe” technique, this controversial short is both a masterclass in animation and a challenging relic of its time. Join us as Jordan helps us unpack the artistry and the baggage of this chaotic classic. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"You can't fool me! There ain't no Sanity Claus!" David Bluvband (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) returns to the show to discuss the Marx Brothers' first film for MGM, A Night at the Opera. We talk Otis B. Driftwood, Riccardo Barone, and the eternal Paramount vs. MGM debate. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"The star of "RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK" and the director of "ALIEN" take you on a spectacular journey to the savage world of the year 2019!!" Phil Iscove (Sleepy Hollow, Podcast Like It's...) returns to the show for the fifth time to kick off Season 5 with a seismic sci-fi story whose history is as complex as the future it depicts: 1982's Blade Runner. We'll talk Ridley, Harrison, replicants, and all those different cuts. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

In this fifth edition of You're Missing Out's annual Oscar special, we're doing a two-parter, just like Wicked and Dune. Last episode, we talked through each of the 10 Best Picture nominees (Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Done Part 2, Emilia Perez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked). Now, in Part 2, we'll rank not just the Best Picture nominees, but every film in every category. Season 5 of You're Missing Out officially starts in two weeks! Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

In this fifth edition of You're Missing Out's annual Oscar special, we're doing a two-parter, just like Wicked and Dune! On this episode, we'll talk through each of the 10 Best Picture nominees (Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune Part 2, Emilia Perez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked). In Part 2, we rank not just the Best Picture nominees, but every film in every category. Season 5 of You're Missing Out officially starts in two weeks! Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

Another year, another batch of 25 (give or take) titles added to the National Film Registry, and another live reaction episode from You're Missing Out. As is tradition, hosts Mike Natale and Tom Lorenzo jumped on mic mere hours after the list was made public. Neither host knew what titles were inducted until producer Kyle kicked off a YouTube livestream at noon on 12/17 and read the list off one by one. There was excitement, confusion, and the constant question "Did any of the films we submitted get in?" Will the titles this year have us 'dirty dancing' or will all our hopes go 'up in smoke'? Find out in this special episode! Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

Mike, Tom, Kyle, and Amanda commemorate hitting 100 movies covered on the show, reflect on the fourth class of 25 films inducted into the registry, give out superlatives to the standout performances and craftspeople, reflect on their registry submissions, and look ahead to new adventures in Season 5. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"It Will Make You a Better Southerner"- tagline from the Birmingham Age-Herald in 1916 We've now hit 100 National Film Registry titles covered on this podcast, and for this milestone episode, we decided to tackle the National Film Registry inductee that has most ominously loomed above this show since we began: D.W. Griffith's vile, hateful, and unfortunately influential 1915 blockbuster The Birth of a Nation. Longtime friend of the show, and our resident "war movie" correspondent, Action for Everyone's VyceVictus, sat down with us for a wide-ranging discussion on this controversial title that's still being debated more than a century after its release. We'll take a look at the film's source material, talk about exactly why the National Film Registry chose to preserve this film, and the surprising Oscar-nominated director who led the charge for its induction. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"A story of the race with an ALL-COLORED CAST" For our penultimate episode of the season, we provide a feature-length commentary for Oscar Micheaux's landmark proto-race film Within Our Gates (1920). To watch the film along with us, head to our YouTube page. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"WHO WEARS THE PANTS?" Tired of episodes where Mike and Tom bicker like a couple? Great news, for Adam's Rib, Mike's real-life significant other, editor Bella Zaydenberg, returns to the show to discuss Adam's Rib. Which of course means, she'll try and inject some well-researched facts into the mix, while Mike and Tom continue to bicker like a couple. This time, they'll talk Tracy, Hepburn, who was right in the courtroom, and whether Kip is queer-coded or really trying to get into Katherine's signature slacks... Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Bruce Baillie makes avant-garde films with the gifts of a painter and the objectives of a sign painter." This week, we sat down as just Tom and Mike to talk about Bruce Baillie's Castro Street. But more than that, we sat down to, in a sense, "How To Watch Experimental Films (If You Don't Like Experimental Films)". After Tom notably had no patience for Dog Star Man earlier this season, Mike was surprised to find Tom really resonated with this 10-minute avant-garde portrait of industrial California. So, if you've ever found yourself thinking experimental film is daunting, incomprehensible, or yes, even pretentious, Tom (who has thought all three at times) takes the lead on this episode to help make sense of Castro Street, and offer a pathway into the rich and diverse world of experimental cinema. Plus, we take a look at Baillie's other major work, All My Life (1966), to compare and contrast the two shorts. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Let the old buzzard flap his wings right over me. Till he comes down and gets me, I got a lotta livin' to do." Our newest team member Amanda Rush joins us to talk about Otto Preminger's barrier-breaking Cinemascope musical Carmen Jones. We talk opera, Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, and a form of short film called "Soundies." Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"The only film to ever be blacklisted!" Kyle Lampar steps out of the producer role to join us for a conversation about HUAC, the Hollywood Ten, and the only film to ever be blacklisted, Salt of the Earth (1954). Since this unique film was made by creatives caught up in the Red Scare, we begin our episode with a quick history of the Hollywood Blacklist, before getting into the merits, and the flaws, of this landmark work of cinema. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Never has the screen thrust so deeply into the guts of war!" Screenwriter Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Disaster Artist) returns to the show to talk about one of Stanley Kubrick's under-discussed masterworks, the stirring Kirk Douglas-led war film Paths of Glory (1957)! We'll talk pacifism, systemic failure, and how this anti-war film compares to Kubrick's own later film, Full Metal Jacket. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitter Guest:Michael H. Weber Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"The strangest damned gang you ever heard of. They're young. They're in love. They rob banks." This week, Mike Natale and Tom Lorenzo work as a duo to unpack one of the most controversial and game-changing American films of the 1960s, Bonnie and Clyde (1967). They'll take a look at a tumultuous pre-production process, a titanic Oscar year, and tons of bullets taking down two of the most beautiful young stars of mid-century Hollywood. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Showdown in the High Sierra!" Our two weary cowboy hosts form a posse with film critic Tom Augustine to journey into the world of Sam Peckinpah with what is perhaps a surprising pick for Bloody Sam's first entry into the National Film Registry, the Randolph Scott/Joel McCrea two-hander Ride the High Country (1962) Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"The story of a man who turned the other cheek- And got punched in the nose!" Mike and Tom are all set to be joined by a surprise guest for their episode about the hijink filled buddy comedy Big Business (1929) from the iconic comedy duo of Laurel & Hardy. But just who booked the surprise guest, and when will they get there? Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle Lampar Guest:?????????? Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Who is this woman who scorns a hundred men...to give her love to a Devil-May-Care Soldier?" Alonso Duralde, author of the new book Hollywood Pride, joins us to talk the lady in the tux who takes center stage on the cover of his book, as we dive into 1930's war-torn romance, Morocco. We examine the film's queer undertones (or, really, overtones), the iconography of Marlene Dietrich, and what the film shares in common with a Kevin Smith movie from the 90s. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle Lampar Guest:Alonso DuraldeHollywood PrideLinoleum Knife Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Nothing like it since movies were created! 300 Girls, 1000 Surprises, 5 New Song Hits!" The musical team of Hass & Swanton (Kyle Reid Hass & Jeremy Swanton) return to the show once again, this time for what is inarguably the greatest movie musical about putting on live prologues before movie screenings ever to hit the silver screen, Footlight Parade (1933)! We'll talk Cagney, Berkeley, and folks getting frisky at the "Honeymoon Hotel". Plus, we talk about Hass & Swanton's new musical TV series, Act of Faith! Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle Lampar Guest:Kyle Reid Hass & Jeremy SwantonAct of FaithYouTubeWebsite Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"He will make you laugh, roar, scream- he'll make you choke back your tears. Ten reels of Chaplin as you like him. It's the Picture You've waited for!" Editor Glenn Garthwaite returns to the show to discuss the Chaplin comedy so nice, he released it twice. Regarded as one of the Little Tramp's finest outings, the Klondike comedy The Gold Rush was a smash success when released as a silent in 1925. Then, in 1942, Chaplin rereleased it with a new score and narration by none other than Charlie (or, fine, Charles) himself, which received two Academy Award nominations. Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

One of the first films to provide a realistic depiction of warfare and its effects on those both on and off the battlefield, King Vidor's 1925 epic The Big Parade became one of the highest-grossing films of the silent era, and MGM's biggest hit until another war epic, Gone With the Wind (1939).For our episode on The Big Parade, we opted to forgo our usual roundtable discussion format in favor of a feature-length commentary track, to ensure that everyone gets to see this landmark work of Hollywood filmmaking from a bygone age.Watch the full film with our commentary here: https://youtu.be/iRuKW3osSbY Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

In this bonus episode, we give our audio-only listeners a taste of what Tom has been doing over on the You're Missing Out YouTube channel. If you like what you hear here, head on over and subscribe. Not only will that be the only place to find Tom's monthly exclusive livestreams, but next week, you'll be able to watch 1925's The Big Parade in full, with our feature-length commentary track playing along with it. So strap in, because for this bonus, we're pulling away from the National Film Registry, and going full gear into the Wasteland. Witness us!Mad Max is more than just an influential film franchise; it's an indelible part of the Australian cultural identity.From modest beginnings as an independent thriller by George Miller and Byron Kennedy in 1979, Mad Max expanded into two high-octane post-apocalyptic epics in the 1980s with Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985). By 1995, ten years after the seeming end of the franchise, Australia named Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior as a quintessential piece of their 'National Cinematic Heritage' for UNESCO's Memory of the World preservation program.The legacy of Mad Max was further cemented with the arguably unprecedented critical success of its long-delayed "legacy sequel" Mad Max: Fury Road, which recast the role of Max Rockatansky and rode shiny and chrome to 10 nominations at the 88th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and ultimately taking home six statues (the most of any film that night).Now, with the release of Fury Road's prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Tom Lorenzo revisits the franchise that went from Australian indie to Oscar juggernaut, to see what we can take away today from the film series that redefined our idea of life after the apocalypse.Watch Tom's Mad Max recap, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to not miss another video: https://youtube.com/live/9HN6-NwVmCI  Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Don't be a luddy-duddy! Don't be a mooncalf! Don't be a jabbernowl! You're not those, are you?" Ryan Luis Rodriguez (One Track Mind, Reels of Justice) joins the show once again, this time to tackle the tastefully tawdry comedy of the inimitable inebriate known as W.C. Fields in his 1940 absurdist masterpiece, The Bank Dick. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Ryan Luis RodriguezReels of Justice PodcastOne Track Mind Podcast Music by Mike Natale Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"He went searching for love... but Fate forced a DETOUR to Revelry... Violence... Mystery!" Writer Kenny Neibart returns to the show to untangle the complicated web that is 1945's Detour. We'll ask the big question: Is it obvious that the narrator is a lying murderer, or is it really, really painfully obvious that he's a lying murderer?Watch Detour for free on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ci820yvoraUHosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Kenny Neibart Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"A cosmological epic" Producer and artist Ben Hosley (Black Check, Congratulations, Slow X-Mas) returns to the show, this time to discuss Stan Brakhage's historic series of experimental films, Dog Star Man. We take a cosmic journey through the snowy mountains of our minds to try to get to the heart of the elusive and evocative imagery.See our full episode with Ben Hosley on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kQVKj6IDv1gSee the full Dog Star Man for free on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/imzHokGF6Ic Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Ben HosleyBlank Check with Griffin and DavidCongratulationsSlow X-Mas Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

" A nervous romance" Actor Jae Kim returns to the show to dissect the romantic comedy that changed the genre forever, Woody Allen's totemic Annie Hall.Watch the episode on our YouTube at: https://youtu.be/qkzgefDpLokHosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Jae KimIMDBInstagramMusic Video Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Spread The Word" Documentarian Amy Nicholson returns to the show for another totemic work of direct cinema, the Maysles Brothers & Charlotte Zwerin's profoundly bleak portrait of door to door Bible sellers, Salesman (1969). We'll talk The Beatles, acting careers, and the true star of Amy's most recent film, Happy Campers.Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Amy NicholsonTwitterWebsite Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"This is the love every woman lives for...the love every man would die for!" Robert Bellissimo returns to the show, this time to discuss the woefully under-discussed Ophuls masterwork, Letter from an Unknown Woman. There's Fontaine, Jourdan, and much more Return of Swamp Thing talk than you might imagine. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Robert BellissimoYouTube Music by: Mike Natale Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"The wedding night, the anticipation, the kiss, the knife, BUT ABOVE ALL... THE SUSPENSE!" David Bluvband (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Chris Gethard Show) joins the show once more, this time to tackle the one and only film directed by the legendary Charles Laughton, 1955's The Night of the Hunter. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitter Guest:David BluvbandSubstack Music by Mike Natale Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"We must be doing something right to last 200 years!" Editor Andrew Daniels turns this duo act into a trio as we take a look at Robert Altman's 1975 satirical American epic Nashville. Get ready for Bicentennial talk, favorite character conversations, and a lot more references to R.E.M. than you'd expect. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Andrew Daniels Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"You-ho-to-ho!"We love talking animation on the show (Mike and Kyle do, at least). Sierra Webb makes her return to You're Missing Out for the 1957 Merrie Melodies short, What's Opera Doc?  Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Sierra WebbInstagram  Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"We all go a little mad sometimes" Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show) checks in to You're Missing Out once more, this time to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's hugely influential horror film, Psycho (1960). And of course, it wouldn't be a Patrick Cotnoir episode without some Star Wars ephemera talk. So we'll also be discussing the 1985 made-for-TV movie Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, which is arguably slightly less influential than Psycho.Watch the episode on YouTube hereHosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Guest:Patrick CotnoirTwitterThe George Lucas Talk Show Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"You never fooled me with your song and dance, not for a second." It's our Season 4 premiere! As we do to kick off every season, we are joined by Phil Iscove (Podcast Like It's...) to discuss the 1944 crime noir that landed Billy Wilder his first Oscar nomination for Best Director. Don't forget to stick around at the end to find out what films Mike and Tom are selecting for their 2024 Registry Picks.Next week:Psycho with Patrick CotnoirHosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle (KJ) LamparTwitterInstagram Social Media Manager :Amanda Rush Instagram Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

In this fourth edition of You're Missing Out's annual Oscar special, things went long, so for the first time, the team is rolling out a two-parter. And that's not the only new thing around. The newest member of the team, social media manager Amanda Rush, joins Mike, Tom, and Kyle to talk through this year's Oscar race.Last episode, they talked through each of the 10 Best Picture nominees (American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things, The Zone of Interest).Now, in Part 2, they'll rank not just the Best Picture nominees, but every film in every category.Season 4 of You're Missing Out officially starts next week!Watch today's episode on YouTube here!Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Social Media:Amanda Rush Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite

In this fourth edition of You're Missing Out's annual Oscar special, things went long, so for the first time, the team is rolling out a two-parter. And that's not the only new thing around. The newest member of the team, social media manager Amanda Rush, joins Mike, Tom, and Kyle to talk through this year's Oscar race. On this episode, they'll talk through each of the 10 Best Picture nominees (American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things, The Zone of Interest). In Part 2, they'll rank not just the Best Picture nominees, but every film in every category. Season 4 of You're Missing Out officially starts next week!Watch today's episode on YouTube here!Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Social Media:Amanda Rush Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite

We're taking our own "movie trip through filmland" as we take a look at the 2023 National Film Registry inductees. Livestreamed on YouTube mere hours after the list was announced, hosts Mike Natale and Tom Lorenzo sat down with friend of the show Anthony DiCaprio (standing in for usual producer Kyle Lampar). Only Anthony knew what films were selected as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress this year. You'll hear Mike and Tom's real-time reactions to the selections, including a few films they themselves submitted to the NFR for consideration.

Surprise! Happy Halloween! While you get your favorite horror films ready for your evening viewing, we've got a special treat for you: Tom Lorenzo's audio diary from his eight days down in Austin, Texas for Fantastic Fest 2023! Hear him speak about the wide range of genre films he saw at the festival, from horror to action to...whatever you want to call The People's Joker.

Mike, Tom and Kyle reflect on the third class of 25 films inducted into the registry, giveout superlatives to the standout performances and craftspeople, reflect on their registry submissions, and look ahead to new adventures in Season 4. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Five reels of Buster a detective all dressed up and no place to go." For our final film of the season, we dive into the Buster Keaton movie where Buster Keaton dives into a movie...literally. Producer Kyle Lampar settles in with us was we watch the many film within a films within this film, and look at the fascinating meta-comedy that Buster Keaton broke his neck to make...again, literally.Watch Sherlock Jr. for free at https://bit.ly/3RK8nRINext week:Our Season FinaleHosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitterInstagram Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"A Mighty Epic Of Modern Morals!" Vincent Williams and Len Webb of The Micheaux Mission stop by the show to talk about the first "race film" inducted into the National Film Registry, and it's...not by Oscar Micheaux. We're talking about actor/director Spencer Williams' 1941 morality play The Blood of Jesus. We tackle the equally complex topics of race, religion, and whether Madea Goes to Jail or Boo 2! A Madea Halloween is getting into the Registry first.Watch the full film The Blood of Jesus for free on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/U4oCPxG_UiMHosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitter Guest:The Micheaux MissionWebsite Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"Real life screened more daringly than it's ever been before!" One of the few films whose reputation is based as much on what isn't onscreen as what is, writer Cat Bowen joins us to talk about Orson Welles' famously interfered-with follow-up to Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons. We talk what works, what's missing, and what made Francois Truffaut call the film a "mutilated masterpiece." Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitter Guest:Cat BowenTwitterInstagram Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale

"PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION By Special Arrangement with the New York Motion Picture Company Presents GEORGE BEBAN in 'THE ITALIAN'" Once again, we're shaking up the format of the show. First we tackled 1924's Greed, and this week, Mike Natale, Tom Lorenzo, and Kyle Lampar provide feature length commentary on 1915's immigration drama The Italian. Find the full film with commentary to watch along with us here: https://youtu.be/yOA03hTwSi8 Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitter Follow the Show:LinkTree Music by Mike Natale