Podcast appearances and mentions of Joan Cusack

Hot Take has taken on the impossible task (for himself) to find a good Joan Cusack movie and he found one in the 1997 flick, In & Out. Is this a proper ending to Pride Month?  Tune in and find out!!! 

In celebration of Pride Month, John and Darin are watching In & Out, starring Kevin Kline, Tom Selleck, Joan Cusack, Matt Dillon, and Bob Newhart! [...]

Dana and Tom with 5x club member, Walter Gainer (Founder of Boss Locks Media and Host of The Working While Black Show) discuss Toy Story 2: directed by John Lassiter, written by Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlin, Chris Webb, cinematography by Sharon Calahan, music by Randy Newman, starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, and Don Rickles.Plot Summary: In Toy Story 2, Woody (Tom Hanks) is stolen by a greedy toy collector, Al McWhiggin (Wayne Knight), who plans to sell him to a museum in Japan. While Woody meets new toys—Jessie the cowgirl (Joan Cusack), Bullseye the horse, and Stinky Pete the Prospector (Kelsey Grammer)—Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of Andy's toys embark on a daring rescue mission to bring Woody home. However, Woody is tempted by the idea of being preserved forever in the museum, leading to an emotional struggle between loyalty and destiny.Guest:Walter Gainer IIFounder of Boss Locks Media and Host of The Working While Black Show@bosslocks on IG, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn@itsthegreatwalt on IG, @rampagewalter on LinkedInPreviously On: Training Day (2001), Get Out (2017), Man on Fire (2004), The Incredibles (2004)Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back Walter04:58 Cast of Toy Story 206:08 Why is Toy Story 2 a Good Sequel?16:56 Background for Toy Story 219:39 Relationship(s) with Toy Story 222:27 Plot Summary for Toy Story 223:17 Did You Know?28:51 First Break30:48 What's Happening? with Walter Gainer32:13 Best Performance(s)45:03 Best Scene(s)54:17 Second Break54:57 In Memoriam57:37 Best/Funniest Lines01:00:37 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:08:10 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:10:24 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:13:20 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:16:54 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:19:16 The

We went back to school for today's episode, reuniting with our old teachers Richard Linklater, Jack Black, Joan Cusack, and... Jim O'Rourke? This one's a classic. Plus, an e-mail. Get the full episode at patreon.com/extended_clip

It's Die Hard on a suburban street!This week on DIE HARD ON A BLANK, we're looking into the most sinister street in America…ARLINGTON ROAD! And to investigate this mysterious neighborhood we enlisted special guest and returning DHOAB all-star Bilge Ebiri!After saving their son's life, widowed college professor and terrorism expert Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) gradually begins to suspect that his seemingly perfect new neighbors - Oliver and Cheryl Lang (Tim Robbins and Joan Cusack) - are involved in a domestic terror plot. As he mounts a rogue investigation into their lives, Faraday's obsession with uncovering the truth spirals into paranoia, isolation, and a deadly battle of wills, one that threatens not only his life, but that of his young son Grant (Spencer Treat Clark). During this wide-ranging discussion about this eerily prescient film, the guys go into detail on the career of boomer icon Jeff Bridges (with Bridges scholar Bilge) and discuss the genius of casting Tim Robbins against type as a terrifying villain. ARLINGTON ROAD trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfbBavo86qsAt the time of release, ARLINGTON ROAD is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango and all the usual platforms!Click here to subscribe to our Patreon feed 48 HOURS OF BUDDY MOVIES! Sign up on the website (instead of the app) to save $$$!www.patreon.com/48hoursofbuddymovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we celebrate incredible films, hidden gems, and iconic performances - all streaming free with your library card. This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film fanatic and Letterboxd completionist) dive into the theme of “Acting in April,” spotlighting legendary actors, jaw-dropping performances, and award snubs that still sting. From Cher and Cage's chaotic romance in Moonstruck to Willem Dafoe's career of Oscar-worthy transformations, Kristy and Jeff swap picks and hot takes. This episode has everything from scene-stealing British dames and disturbing child villains to Jennifer Lawrence spiraling in Mother and Margot Robbie body-slamming her way out of typecasting in I, Tonya. This is your all-access pass to performances that go big, go weird, and go straight to your watchlist. Follow Kristy on Instagram @thekristypuchko and on Letterboxd @kristypuchko.  You can find Jeff on Instagram, TikTok, and Letterboxd @jeffrauseo.  Don't forget to follow Kanopy on Letterboxd to see the full episode list—and stream every film we mention for free at kanopy.com with your library or university card.

Welcome back to the Video Store Podcast and a happy belated Record Store Day to you! Since you hang out at the Video Store, you are obviously a fan of physical media, and I hope that includes vinyl records. I've selected four films this week that look at films featuring records and record stores. High Fidelity (2000)First up is High Fidelity featuring John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Luiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joan Cusack, and Tim Robbins. Reeling from a big break-up with Laura (Iben Hjejle), Rob Gordon (John Cusack), recounts to the audience his top 5 break-ups of all time, the same way he would his top 5 favorite albums. As he walks the audience through his break-ups, he starts to work through his relational issues. It's a film about working through your own problems, taking responsibility for how you've hurt other people, and trying to be better. And with its setting of Rob's record store, a killer soundtrack, and all the vinyl records everywhere, it's a great pick for this theme. Sing Street (2016)Sing Street is the best film nobody saw in 2016. Set in the early-mid 80s, Conor is forced to change schools due to the economic downturn in Ireland at the time and his parents' looming separation. Struggling to fit in, Conor finds solace in music and music videos with his brother Brendan. Conor decides he wants to start a band that forms an accidental community among his bandmates, an aspiring model, Raphina, and even the school bully. Conor and his friends start to find hope through music, even in a seemingly hopeless and desperate situation. There are loads of things to love about Sing Street, but the original music really makes this film something special. The soundtrack even got a vinyl release, so look for it at your local record shop, though, heads up, it's a bit hard to track down in the US. Pirate Radio (released as The Boat That Rocked in the UK) (2009)Set in 1966, Pirate Radio tells the story of a young teenage boy, Carl, who is sent to live with his godfather on Radio Rock, the pirate radio station ship anchored in the North Sea, broadcasting rock music to the UK. Featuring a killer ensemble cast, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Billy Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost, Emma Thompson, January Jones, Kenneth Branagh, Chris O'Dowd, and so many more, this is a wonderful film about getting into trouble for the right reasons. The film centers on the love of music and finding where you fit in. Plus, look at all that beautiful, vintage radio equipment and the shelves and shelves of records. Absolutely gorgeous. Empire Records (1995)The last film I've selected for today is Empire Records. While set in a record shop, this is a film that's really more about finding out who you are and finding where you fit. For the group of young misfits that work at Empire Records, it's right there at the record store. This is a story about protecting that found family and celebrating the good things in your life. Plus you'll want to have a dance party with your chosen family at the end of the movie. Thanks for joining us this week at the Video Store Podcast. As the great philosopher Corrine Bailey Rae says, “Girl, put your records on. Tell me your favorite song. Just go ahead let your hair down,” while you spin some records and movies about records. Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

What do, an infamous mobster who seeks therapy to deal with his anxiety, and a criminal informant who is relocated to the suburbs, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:KC Watched: "ANALYZE THIS" (4:54) (Directed by, Harold Ramis. Starring, Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...)Jacob Watched: "MY BLUE HEAVEN" (31:40) (Directed by, Herbert Ross. Starring, Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, Joan Cusack...)Talking points include:Mobsters, but make it funnyHits and misses of Steve MartinRecast it...but with dogsand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out more reviews from Jacob on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cover art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Austin Hillebrecht⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Letters by KC Schwartz

It's the final instalment of our GDT In The GTA mini-series - hilariously one of the only films he did not shoot in Toronto - it's GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO from 2022!As our favourite of the two 2022 Pinocchio films, we're naturally discussing stop-motion animation in depth and learning how much of a nightmare it can be. We're also taking the opportunity to slag off AI, learn how quippiness goes bad, and finally identify the British version of M Emmet Walsh.GDT writes most of his movies because of his relationship with his father and this is very clearly no exception. We're picking up his cue to talk through the idea of individual responsibility in life and to their children, especially when it comes to fascism and war. Plus, we're here with a huge update from Erin's Dairy Corner.Join us as we choose our favourite puppets from the cast and rank our top 3 personal GDT films! You too will believe that Cate Blanchett is an elderly, abused monkey inspired by ... Joan Cusack!?Next time - it's time for the opposite of del Toro. That's right, time for some sleazy genre fare and we're looking at one of the best: Brian De Palma's BLOW OUT!

Dan Vitale joined me and discussed social media presence; attention he got from Marc Maron's podcast; Lorne Michaels seeing him; his audition for The New Show; his fluctuating weight from 1986 - 1991; Cobra Kai; streaming services give more content; Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Bill Burr & Louis CK; being Lorne Michaels protege; being funnier now than when he was "hot" in the '80's because he's off alcohol and drugs and older; being listed above Norm MacDonald as a SNL cast member in Rolling Stone; growing up in Island Park, Long Island; other famous Island Park residents including Al D'Amato and the basis for Tony Soprano; where he did stand up pre Covid; living through Covid and protests; going back to college and feeling like Johnny Lawrence from Cobra Kai; IPhones; Dave Attell, memories of Don Novello and Randy Quaid; wanting to know who from his cast was invited to the 40th anniversary; Joan Cusack; Anthony Michael Hall; Damon Wayans; Jon Lovitz; Nora Dunn; Dennis Miller; Danitra Vance; Terry Sweeney;  A Whitney Brown; Jim Downey; Franken & Davis; remembering the Madonna episode and the horrible week working with Chevy Chase; being with world's largest man Michael Hebrank (1100 lbs.) at the Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center; intermittent fasting; coming back for the Ron Reagan Jr. episode; residuals; current SNL; Baldwin's Trump vs. Carrey's Biden; Taran Killam; Darrell Hammond making SNL a civil service job; Alan Zweibel; and John Murray

Give us your all time, top five, most memorable podcast episodes as we drop the needle on 2000s High Fidelity. Is there even a scale large enough to measure how much of a toxic man child John Cusack's Rob Gordon is? Do we really need to condense a person's entire personality onto a post-it note. And can we please stop under utilizing Joan Cucask? WE DEMAND MORE JOAN! 

Let the river run, you guys, cause we're talking about WORKING GIRL! Kat and Jocelyn discuss ruinous cocaine addictions, a plot that was ahead of its time and also not, and praise the everlasting wonder that is Joan Cusack.   Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

On this dig back into a past Patreon episode, Doug suggests that this movie would be a delight if it simply cut to credits after 30 minutes, Jamie longs to see both Joan Cusack and Laurie Metcalf in better movies, and we both appreciate that a brilliant thespian like Daniel Day Lewis would get naked on screen for 'art'. Burn all of your family's possessions in a bonfire in the yard, steer clear of anyone who lives in a trailer when there's a mansion on the property, and join us as we dive into a movie that was a fitting end to our time on Patreon, Stars and Bars!Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookVisit our Website

The 2019 Netflix movie, Let It Snow, might be based on a book but it is loose at best. Is it better than the book? Maybe not but it is a vaguely holiday themed teen romcom? Yes, it is and that is all we can really ask for.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

The frantic holiday season is upon us, but we are breaking from our seasonality trend for this special episode to celebrate our favorite soon-to-be college graduate. Broadcast News has long been a favorite film of ours, and it's a great feeling when a film can be handed down to the next generation and they love it as much as we do. Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Joan Cusack present a believable and engaging ensemble (supported by a deft cameo performance by Jack Nicholson). Written and directed by James L. Brooks, the film won critical praise and 7 Oscar noms, and was designated for preservation by United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, as well as making several of AFIs top lists since it's 1987 release. As our Information Age moves into uncharted territory with multiple social media platforms, streaming services, and the increased use of AI for media production, we think it's a film well worth revisiting, if only to remind ourselves (and hopefully our listeners) of the standards that constitute ethical, well sourced, and reliable journalism. “Vincit Omnia Veritas”

For this "ReScreen" episode, Michael does a rewatch of the 1999 animated film "Toy Story 2" featuring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammar, and Don Rickles among an all-star cast. What are some of his memories of seeing this film previously and thoughts after seeing the film again? Check it out and see! Be a part of the conversation! E-mail the show at screennerdspodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter @screennerdspod Like the show on Facebook (Search for Screen Nerds Podcast and find the page there) Follow the show on Instagram and Threads just search screennerdspodcast Check out the show on Bluesky just search screennerdspodcast Be sure to check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Overcast, Amazon Music or your podcast catcher of choice! (and please share rate and review!) Want to be a guest or share your thoughts on the podcast? Send me an e-mail! Thanks to Frankie Creel for the artwork

The Family Just Got a Little Stranger! This week, Peaches and Michael are feeling all together ooky in celebration of 1993's ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES! In addition to discussing the pop culture defining turn of Joan Cusack as Debbie Jellinsky, our hosts delve into how this superior sequel got a queer injection from legendary screenwriter Paul Rudnick! Joining the conversation is drag icon Liquorice Black, who explores how her trademark aesthetic was undeniably influenced by the Addams. Then, performer extraordinaire Manuel Caneri stops by to dig into the lessons we can glean from this frightful family's unique form of togetherness. From Thanksgiving pageants to Malibu Barbie, this episode has it all! Go! 

For the month of November, we're throwing a four-episode Friendsgiving celebration and inviting friends old and new to talk about some of their favorite films! We start with welcoming returning guest Frank Bonanno to discuss the Steve Martin/Rick Moranis mob movie My Blue Heaven, a de facto comedic sequel to Goodfellas (which came out a few weeks later). Writer Nora Ephron was married to Henry Hill biographer Nicholas Pileggi during the writing of Wiseguy and took real stories of Hill's time in witness protection as inspiration for her screenplay. We talk about the Goodfellas connections, the crazy casting process that at one point had Arnold Schwarzenegger playing mobster Vinnie Antonelli, Joan Cusack's excellent work as prosecutor Hannah Stubbs - who holds her own toe to toe with Martin's Antonelli and Moranis's Barney Coopersmith, the difficulties of finding good Italian food in certain parts of the country, and the idea of a heaven populated by mobsters in witness protection. Let's hit the dance floor and do the merengue--don't forget to overtip your server!

This week, John and Darin explore the lighter side of identity theft in 2003’s School of Rock, with Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, and [...]

Welcome to The Nerdy Podcast ran by Northern Nerds!! Get ready to rewind to the good old days of vinyl records and mixtapes as we dive into a review of the 2000 romantic comedy-drama film, High Fidelity. Starring John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black, Todd Louiso, Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lili Taylor, Joan Cusack, and Tim Robbins, this movie is a must-watch for music lovers and anyone who's ever been in a relationship. In this episode, we'll be discussing the film's witty dialogue, relatable characters, and of course, its iconic soundtrack featuring hits from The Velvet Underground, The Kinks, and more. So, grab your favorite record and join us as we explore the highs and lows of love, relationships, and music obsession.#HighFidelity #JohnCusack #RomCom #MusicLovers #VinylRecords #Mixtapes #RelationshipGoals #LoveAndObsession #jackblack #podcast #nerds #reviews #top5

Cello! You've got a new episode (and season) of Layers of Film. Join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the funny and heartwarming film, School of Rock. Take a seat as we talk about our favorite funny lines and the lessons we learned from the film. Austin shares why this film is so meaningful to him, and we also start a brand new segment that you'll have to listen to to experience!So snag yourself a turkey sub and join us this week then tune in next month when we discuss the classic film, Citizen Kane. Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @layersoffilmpod

Join Michael and Jacob as they continue their cinematic journey through the movies of 1997. In this episode of Hit Rewind, they dive deep into a variety of films that defined the year, from slapstick comedies to powerful dramas. First up, they discuss the darkly humorous "Mouse Hunt," Gore Verbinski's directorial debut that combines slapstick comedy with macabre elements. Next, they explore the emotional depths of "Good Will Hunting," a film that earned Robin Williams a well-deserved Oscar and showcased the writing talents of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The conversation then shifts to the sci-fi comedy "Men in Black," where Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones fight extraterrestrial threats with a mix of humor and action. Following that, they delve into "In & Out," a groundbreaking comedy about a small-town teacher who is outed by a former student, featuring stellar performances by Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack. Finally, they wrap up with "Boogie Nights," Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed exploration of the adult film industry in the 1970s and 80s. With an ensemble cast including Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, and Burt Reynolds, this film offers a poignant look at the rise and fall of its characters. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with insights, nostalgia, and a touch of humor!

Continuing to celebrate 25th anniversary of the films from 1999 I'll be covering 25 of them throughout the year.Returning guest Steve has joined me for his third 1999 film, this time out we are covering the Tim Robbins, Jeff Bridges and Joan Cusack starring Arlington RoadLinks to my socialsTwitterInstagramLetterboxdMusic by ANtarcticbreeze_Music from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a head for business and a bod for sin? Do you think Joan Cusack is a national treasure? Do you just want a regular job with an office and a decent boyfriend and don't understand why it's so hard to get either of those things? Then Working Girl (1988) is the movie for you! Check out this Mike Nichols directed classic starring Melanie Griffith (in a career defining role), Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Joan Cusack, and Alec Baldwin. Host Sara Greenfield and her guest Tirosh Schneider chat about all this and more on this week's episode of Talk Classic To Me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara-greenfield/support

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Send us a Text Message.Two films, two comedies, two amazing casts, two directors, and one screenwriter. This week Robert hosts Amber and Disney John and they compare these two films.Twitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7

When an overprotective mom has a second daughter disappear, only to be accused of smothering the second daughter and murdering the first, you know SVU is going to be involved. This one features an aggressively weepy Joan Cusack and some seriously sassy kid work from Bailee Madison. Watch as the entire world gaslights this mom into insanity while she's right about what happened all along. Oh, Liv also turns down a date for no good reason.Music:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Nikki B, Diana R, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Sara L, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Isabel P, Christine L, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Tim Y, Douglas P, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Kevin, Lily, Lucy, Sarah L, and Melsa A - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our second podcast: Unkind Rewind on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast and talking SVU/OC on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext Week's Episode: Season 2, Episode 17 "Folly"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

Join us for a deep dive into the cult classic film, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," directed by Stephen Chbosky. This coming of age story follows the journey of protagonist Charlie, portrayed by Logan Lerman, as he navigates high school life with his eccentric group of friends, played by Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, and more. With an all-star cast including Kate Walsh, Dylan McDermott, Joan Cusack, Nina Dobrev, and Paul Rudd, this film brings to life the complexities of adolescence and the power of friendship. Joining Gaius for this latest episode is his old friend and movie buddy David Parke so listen in as we explore the themes, character dynamics, and impact of this beloved film in our latest episode. Other: Where To Watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our 2010 retrospective continues with the third film in the "Toy Story" franchise, the ultra-popular, critically successful, and Academy Award-winning animated film "Toy Story 3," starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Don Rickles, Michael Keaton, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, and John Morris. Heralded as a beloved classic at the time of its release, the film (at the time) brought a close to the journey of the toys we had come to know and love on screen for fifteen years and their relationship with their owner, Andy. The result was one of Pixar's greatest triumphs to date in storytelling and eliciting tears from its audience. How does it hold up fourteen years later? What's our relationship with the franchise? Please tune in and listen to Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham, and I discuss our thoughts on the writing, voice performances, classical film homages, tone, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for all your support, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The day has arrived: Amy and Gabby confront the mixed blessings of the John Hughes cinematic universe by examining the 1984 teen classic Sixteen Candles.  Follow us on Instagram and/or Tumblr.

It's Hollywood's biggest night and Saturday Night Jive is celebrating.  In honor of Robert Downey Jr. becoming the first SNL alum to win an Oscar we're talking about all the Saturday Night Live cast members who have ever been nominated for acting awards.  This gives us an opportunity to talk about some actually good movies that we would otherwise never cover on this show dedicated to the absolute worst of an actor's career.  We talk Oppenheimer, Chaplin, and Tropic Thunder for RDJ, Joan Cusack's two Oscar nominations with Working Girl and In & Out, Randy Quaid's early nomination for The Last Detail, Bill Murray in Lost In Translation, Dan Aykroyd bizarrely getting an Oscar nod for Driving Miss Daisy, Eddie Murphy losing for Dreamgirls to Alan Arkin, and SNL cast member for one episode only Laurie Metcalf in Lady Bird.  We also discuss the actual Oscar winners, the nominees, and who we would have voted for in each category.  Enjoy!Full archive of all podcast episodes available at saturdaynightjive.blogspot.comEmail us anything at saturdaynightjivepodcast@gmail.comDownload Here

People use the term “the lost years” differently when speaking of Saturday Night Live, but this podcast is using it specifically from the time Lorne Michaels left the show after season five up until season eleven. Aside from Eddie Murphy's presence on the show, these are the sketches that are less remembered today because they weren't rerun on Comedy Central in the 2000s as much and they're largely absent from the cache of episodes preserved online today. And that's too bad, because this is when the show boasted some legends in the cast — Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal, Joan Cusack, Robert Downey Jr., Martin Short and Damon Wayans among them, as well as queer cast members Terry Sweeney, Denny Dillon and Danitra Vance. The sketches (and click here if you want to watch them): “SoHo Lesbians” (S6E10: Debbie Harry) “Little Richard Simmons” (S7E1: No host) “James Coburn Is a Homosexual” (S7E11: James Coburn) “Focus on Film: Making Love” (S7E12: Bruce Dern) “Penny Lane” (S10E11: Roy Scheider) “Pinklisting” (S11E1: Madonna) “Mr. Monopoly” (S11E12: Griffin Dunne) Monologue (S11E16: Catherine Oxenberg) “Lesbian Pick-Ups” (S11E18: Anjelica Huston) Go shop at our TeePublic store! Follow: GEE on Facebook • GEE's Facebook Group • GEE on Twitter • GEE on Instagram • Drew on Twitter • Glen on Twitter Listen: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Himalaya • TuneIn And yes, we do have an official website! We even have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This episode's art was designed by Ian O'Phelan.

"I have a head for business and a bod for sin." Working Girl (1988) directed by Mike Nichols and starring Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Joan Cusack and Alec Baldwin Next Time: My Fair Lady (1964)

Katie and Joe discuss their top 5 everything about High Fidelity. Most of those are how toxic John Cusack is in this movie. Also does Joan Cusack pull off a believable sister to John in this movie? Determine with us if the movie that made Jack Black a star is a good movie!!!

Were your 2000s dreams of becoming a figure skater real or just because of Ice Princess? We'll never know! The girls chat about the star-studded cast: Michelle Trachtenberg, Hayden Panettiere, Kim Cattrall, and Joan Cusack. They also discuss who did their own stunts and which actors were actually figure skaters. Plus, lots of behind-the-scenes fun facts! Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠  TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod

In this episode of Heads Down Two Thumbs Up, Bill and Carla discuss School of Rock. This iconic movie features Jack Black as a slacker musician who, in a moment of desperation, lies to get a substitute teaching gig at a pretentious elementary school. Joan Cusack plays the uptight principal who only lightens up when […]

The Bangles were arguably the biggest all-female band of the 80's, and we both totally love them. We explore their early career and their big hits, as well as the issues that arose within the band as one of the members' star rose. Our movie this time is "The All-Nighter (1987)", which starred Susanna Hoffs, Joan Cusack, and Pam Grier, and was co-written/produced/directed by Susanna's mom. What could go wrong with that formula? RELATED LINKS: Our The Bangles playlist, on Spotify The Bangles, on Spotify The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian" official video, on YouTube The All-Nighter (1987), at IMDB

The Oscars and "Saturday Night Live," believe it or not those worlds have crossed paths several times. In this episode, Nick tells you about everyone who has worked in the hallowed halls of Studio 8H, that has ever been nominated for, or won, an Academy Award. From some surprising acting nominations (yes, Dan Aykroyd has really been nominated for an acting Oscar), to nominations in categories like Best Score, Best Short Film, Best Screenplay and more. Scenes from the award nominated movies are played, details of the films and performances are given, and you'll hear stories about SNL alums like: Kristen Wiig, Marc Shaiman, Bill Murray, Adam McKay, Joan Cusack, Howard Shore, Eddie Murphy and more. Awards Season is in full swing, and this episode will give you all the trivia and knowledge you need to know when you attend that Oscar party in March. SNL, and The Academy Awards! [EP52]

No Themes, just films. This week we changed gears and just picked a movie to review and discuss. Please remember to like, comment, subscribe and click that notification bell for all our updates! It really helps us out! Watch live at: https://www.twitch.tv/heydidyouseethisone every Thursday at 8 PM EST Starring: Robin Williams, Michael Gambon, Joan Cusack, Robin Wright & LL Cool J Directed By: Barry Levinson Synopsis: A hi-tech toy factory falls into the hands of an army general who turns the models into killing machines. The deceased owner's children know what's afoot and, although apparently powerless, have to find a way of bringing down the nightmarish empire that is being constructed under their noses. Audio version of the show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heydidyouseethisone #toys #robinwilliams #comedy #drama #weird #heydidyouseethisone #comedy #podcast #filmreview #movies #films #moviereviewpodcast #moviereview #filmreview #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #spotify #podcaster #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #youtube #youtuber #subscribe #youtubevideo #like #comment #entertainment #follow #media #live #funny #life #reality #podcasthost #podcastaddict #anchorfm #spotifypodcast #inspiration #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heydidyouseethisone/message

Hey Y'all This week Brandon and P'Tricia gush over Joan Cusack as Debbie Jelinsky in the best sequel of all time, Addams Family Values. Join us as we discuss our favorite spooky family, baby robots and car washes. All that and more, this week on The Way Back Recap. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support

"We cannot break bread with you"If you're an American, how old were you when you first learned the truth about Thanksgiving? Did you have great parents? A private school education? Or did you learn because Wednesday Addams radicalized you? With an episode landing on Thanksgiving here in the States, The Wives Colangelo are talking about the film that established Wednesday Addams as the protagonist of all things Addams Family, and complaining about how Hollywood was too afraid of how powerful Joan Cusack would be if they let her play sexy and funny more often. Let this episode be your escape from whatever nonsense is being argued about at your dinner table.-------Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom-------Articles ReferencedNerdist: https://nerdist.com/article/addams-family-values-wednesday-thanksgiving-speech-scene-holiday-lessons-about-history-native-americans-christina-ricci/ The Mary Sue: https://www.themarysue.com/addams-family-values-is-a-perfect-thanksgiving-movie-the-best-addams-family-adaptation/ -------Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor----------Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Fester, get over here! It's the holidays, so why not talk about a (twisted) family movie? Mark welcomes fellow movie lover, former Blockbuster Video manager, and No More Late Fees co-host Jackie Conley on the show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the hilarious and bonkers sequel Addams Family Values. The Addamses have some blonde villains to fight this time: homicidal golddigger Debbie Jellinsky (played by the perfect Joan Cusack) plus mean girl Amanda Buckman from Camp Chippewa! Is this technically a Thanksgiving movie because of the iconic Thanksgiving camp play, and because of its November release date? Listen to hear what they think. Plus, the movie Look Who's Talking Now gets a special mention!

On today's episode, we're creepy and we're kooky, mysterious and spooky, and all together ooky, while we head on down to Camp Chippewa, and also call the agency to make a complaint against Debbie, while we revisit the beautiful camp classic film that is Addams Family Values (1993). This movie was written by Paul Rudnick and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.The cast of this film includes icons like Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Carol Kane and Christina Ricci. We also have the love of my life in this film, Mr. David Krumholtz.Joining me for today's episode is superfan of this film and of all things spooky, Mx. Travis McMaster. We talk about their history with this film, and just have a nice conversation about this movie as a whole. You don't want to miss this one!!!Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Travis on Instagram and LetterboxdFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Addams Family Values (1993): Movie Review from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Step back into the delightfully dark world of the Addams Family with Ray Taylor's review of 'Addams Family Values', the 1993 sequel to the original supernatural black comedy. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and penned by Paul Rudnick, this film takes the eccentricity of the Addams clan to new heights. Reuniting much of the original cast including Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, and Christopher Lloyd, and welcoming Joan Cusack as the devious Debbie Jellinsky, the movie spins a tale of macabre humor and twisted plots. With Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) facing the horrors of summer camp and Uncle Fester (Lloyd) entangled in a murderous love affair, the film offers a darker take on the beloved characters. Join Ray as he delves into the unique humor, standout performances, and the film's place in the Addams Family legacy.JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/linksGenres: Comedy

Another John Hughes film comes to the club. It's "Sixteen Candles" and Comic & Podcaster Steve Cooper is here to discuss it all with Host & Comedian Steve Mazan.  Is Hughes still somehow underrated? Who else might have played Sam & Jake? Is this every teen girl's dream? Were a lot of Jake's born after this? Is it cringey today? Is it racist? Would it have been better in black & white? All these questions and more are answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club Podcast.  "Sixteen Candles' on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan on Instagram Home of Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan

Did the 'Addams Family Values' surpass the original movie in terms of performance and critic appreciation? Don't miss out as we dissect every aspect of the 1993 sequel! We'll discuss the common pitfalls of sequels and how Addams Family Values managed to avoid them, and  compare the Addams Family sequel with other family features of the 90s.Don't you wish the Addams Family franchise had a third instalment? We'll talk about the untapped potential of that missing third movie, and how Raul Julia's untimely passing in 1993 thwarted the possibility. We'll also envisage how the story might have unfolded and speculate on how the franchise would have adapted to the bubblegum pop world of the late 90s. Join us on this captivating venture into the realm of sequels and (possible) trilogies.Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeStarring:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliottt (@take5cass) Guy in the Chair:Terran SherwoodVoice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Revival" - Daniele Musto"Pukka" - Bellodrone"Kings and Queens" - Wicked Cinema"Kiss the Cat" - Al Town"Birdcage" - Al Town"Passenger" - Abloom*Music and licenses through Soundstripe

Happy Halloween! As a coda to our Wednesday series, we decided to watch an iconic movie from our childhoods and talk over it! Tangents include the research Rhonda did about the house in Practical Magic before we visited the town where it was filmed for Galentine's Day, the summer camp Erin worked at one summer that reminded her of Wednesday's summer camp in really uncomfortable ways, and the prolific career of Joan Cusack, among other things. The commentary starts at around 8:50. We've been making this show for five years now and we're so grateful to everyone who has tuned in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-dna-podcast/message

They're creepy, kooky, and altogether ooky - The Addams Family! Today we're talking about the quotable cult classic with a perfect, Disney-Goth aesthetic - ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES. We chat about the enduring legacy of The Addams Family and their post-50s, post-Reagan politics, the iconic cast (Joan Cusack! Angelica Houston! Christina Ricci!) turning in scene-stealing performances, Barry Sonnenfeld's commitment to a visual bit, and Wednesday's epic and meme-worthy Thanksgiving speech. Plus, we wax poetic about early crushes, and Steph tells a harrowing story about Raul Julia's rogue eyeball. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at Teepublic.TheFandomShow.com Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Diane and Sean discuss the delightfully kooky Addams Family Values. Episode music is, "Eat Us" by Marc Shaiman and Paul Rudnick, from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplantsSupport the show

This is a culture catch up about legacy MEDIA! And this media includes being put in your place, being self-indulgent, sharing psychics, ContraPoints, drones in Oz, Kelly's new singles, wedding playlists, and a very gay X-Files? Canned messy talking heads? Are the sisters next? Media personalities are being hunted but don't worry because vacation is slaying and certain sponsors are staying. We're talking corporations, globalization, and making memories with friends! An informative break down of what it means to be a reader, finalists, and/or a Kayteigh. Yes it's true, these gay guys just want to hear themselves talk. Anyway the sisters are at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida! Mother??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.