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In this episode, it's time for our monthly Roundup segment, where we go around the room and discuss the other movies we watched this month! November included It Was Just an Accident (2025), Zootopia 2 (2025), 28 Years Later (2025), Sentimental Value (2025), Twinless (2025), Uncle Buck (1989), Pat Garret and Billy the Kid (1973), and many more! We also announce our Year of the Nineties selections for the month of December. Listen now!
Alrighty, folks! Following our first John Candy feature, Only the Lonely — which we covered back in 2024 — The Searchers set off on a journey across the North American plains (well, Toronto) and into the warm, lasting memories of the beloved comedian and actor. This time, we're diving into a heartfelt documentary about the cherished Canadian, directed by Colin Hanks. From fan-favorite roles like Del Griffith to the iconic Uncle Buck, Candy is explored through a more intimate, reflective lens in this new film. What exactly made the John Candy an actor and comedian of such a distinct caliber? How did he manage to connect with us so deeply, even from the other side of a screen? And what does it mean to revisit the work of a performer from a bygone era? Tune in to find out! Please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/
In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing UNCLE BUCK (1989), from writer/director John Hughes. When their parents must unexpectedly travel out of town due to a family emergency, the three Russell children are left in the reluctant care of their father's black sheep brother, Buck Russell (John Candy). Buck, who is known for his unconventional habits and general unreliability, must quickly adapt to the responsibilities of domestic life, which includes navigating the rebellious streak of the eldest daughter, Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly). Despite his disastrous initial attempts at cleaning, cooking, and babysitting, Buck manages to connect with the children in his own unique way, proving that he may be the family's most dependable member after all. The film clocks in at 1 h and 57 m, is unrated, is currently available on Tubi and HBO Max but it's also available to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#UncleBuck #JohnHughes #JohnCandy #BuckRussell #JeanLouisaKelly #Tia #GabyHoffmann #Maizy #MacaulayCulkin #Miles #AmyMadigan #Chanice #ElaineBromka #Cindy #GarrettMBrown #Bob #LaurieMetcalf #MarcieDahlgrenFrost #JayUnderwood #Bug #Comedy @PrimeVideo @TBS @TNT #JohnCandyILikeMe #ColinHanks#FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs.Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian's unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
We're kicking off Food and Family Month with John Hughes' 1989 comedy, digging into John Candy's perfect balance of slob and softie, and why this movie still hits like a cozy holiday watch even without Christmas lights.We talk about Macaulay Culkin's scene-stealing “jump scare” performance, Tia's weaponized attitude, and how Uncle Buck somehow feels both chaotic and weirdly responsible.Is Buck actually the best kind of uncle, or a walking red flag? Join our book club for movies and leave a comment.#UncleBuck #JohnCandy #JohnHughes #MacaulayCulkin #80sMovies #MovieReview #FilmDiscussion #FoodAndFamily #SoManySequels #MoviePodcast #ComfortMovies #ThanksgivingSeason
Jared & Bryce discuss 1-star ratings for popular movies & Jared goes through his 7 most recent movies watched including: Monkey Man, 3:10 to Yuma, The Mist, Uncle Buck, The Purge, Walk Among the Tombstones, & Cabin in the Woods.
In this episode of the Nerdy Up North Podcast, we explore the incredible career and legacy of John Candy, one of cinema's most beloved comedy icons. From his early days in SCTV to starring roles in classics like Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Spaceballs, and Cool Runnings, John Candy created unforgettable characters that continue to entertain generations of fans.We discuss his best movies, underrated performances, funniest scenes, behind-the-scenes trivia, and why his warm, relatable humour still resonates today.If you're a fan of 80s and 90s comedy, movie nostalgia, or John Candy himself, this is the perfect episode for you!
John Candy was one of the most influential actors of our childhood. He was a kind, smart and fiercely funny person. On and off camera. We grew up with our rough around the edges, Uncle Buck. We went on vacation to the Great Outdoors. And we all learned one important lesson....I Like Me!!! The man may have died way too young. But the legend will live on forever! Join the guys, as the discuss the many films he did and the documentary made about him. Make sure to bring the tissues...these fellas sure should have!Click here to send us a message! If you would please go follow us on all the socials? We would love you all forever...in a friend way...don't be weird!!!Please go rate and review us anywhere you get your podcastsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultureShockedPodcastTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cspodcast21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cspodcast21?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureshockedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureshocked21YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cultureshocked21Website: https://cultureshocked.buzzsprout.com/
Jennifer Lawrence's breakthrough role in the 2010 drama Winter's Bone secured her first Academy Award nomination when she was just 20, and she won the Best Actress category two years later for Silver Linings Playbook. Since then, she has become one of the most prolific, critically acclaimed and highest paid actors in Hollywood as the star of The Hunger Games series and three X-Men movies. Other leading roles include American Hustle, Joy and, most recently, the psychological drama Die My Love.Jennifer talks to John Wilson about her childhood on her parents' farm in Kentucky. After being scouted by a modelling agency, she left school as a teenager and moved to New York to start working as a model and actor. She recalls how the film Taxi Driver, starring a young Jodie Foster, made a big impression on her as an aspiring actress and how Jodie Foster later became a role model when she directed Jennifer on the set of The Beaver. She also counts Gena Rowlands' performance in A Woman Under The Influence, written and directed by John Cassavetes, as an important inspiration, as well as working with directors David O Russell and Lynne Ramsay. Producer: Edwina PitmanArchive and film clips used:Uncle Buck, John Hughes, 1989 No Hard Feelings, Gene Stupnitsky, 2023 Taxi Driver, Martin Scorsese, 1976 Winter's Bone, Debra Granik, 2010 The Hunger Games, Gary Ross, 2012 American Hustle, David O Russell, 2013 Veep, Armando Iannucci, 2012 A Woman Under The Influence, John Cassavetes, 1974 Die My Love, Lynne Ramsay, 2025
This week Adam and Sean are short one Bruce but fear not and November Candy rolls on with 1989's UNCLE BUCK. Does UNCLE BUCK deserve to be in the pantheon that is Movies of 1989? Executive Producers: Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/halfassmoviepod Kick https://kick.com/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portraist=ZT-8xcqAzUtusx&r=1 Sean Scoots! https://www.youtube.com/@setdecsean Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com
This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 12, D-Day, which originally aired on March 22, 2016 and was written by Josh Malmuth and directed by Michael Schultz. Here's a quick recap of the episode:When Cece gets called back to film for her gas station TV, Jess steps in to help a sleep-deprived Schmidt make wedding decisions. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston compete for who has the “harder job”.This episode got a 9/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Schmidt and Kelly rated this episode a 8.5/10 and her favorite character was Aly!Episode Sections:(00:00) Welcome (01:54) Episode Recap: Who Has the Harder Job(16:23) Episode Recap: Wedding Planning(42:39) Schmidtism(45:47) Pop Culture(49:56) Guest Stars(53:14) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt(58:07) Rating & Favorite Character(1:01:00) SpoilersWhile not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including:Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - Schmidt compared the look of the calligraphy on one of the options for the wedding invitations to a Bone Thugs album. Turducken - Winston shared, “I busted a poker room, which was a front for a crack house, which was a front for a brothel” and referred to this as a "crime turducken." D-Day - Schmidt referred to the day of wedding tasks as “D-Day”, or "Decision Day," but really it's a reference to the historic WWII invasion, D-Day. This was also the name of the episode. The Black Keys - A poster for the band The Black Keys was visible on the wall of the bar office.An Inconvenient Truth - Schmidt mentioned he had not had two hours of uninterrupted sleep since Cece made him watch the documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Uncle Buck - Schmidt explained that his Dad missed all his major life events growing up, including when he played the “titular role” in a stage adaptation of the film Uncle Buck. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 12 Bonus Episode!Music: "Hotshot” by scottholmesmusic.comFollow us on Instagram or email us at whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com!Website: https://smallscreenchatter.com/
From Planes Trains and Automobiles to Uncle Buck to that unforgettable racquetball scene in Splash John Candy made us laugh till we cried
From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs.Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian's unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
“It's a white-trash version of one of your favorite horror movies” - Andrew On this week's episode, our Halloween horror movie marathon is just getting started as we chat about the 2007 Rob Zombie remake, Halloween! Why are we taking an hour to get adult Michael back to Haddonfield? How great is younger Loomis's hair? Couldn't we have gotten a bit more Brad Dourif peppered throughout the picture? Is the sequel to this an “I Got It, By The Way” situation? And does this movie smell like pee? PLUS: Stay tuned for Rob Zombie's Uncle Buck, with John Candy as The Shape! Halloween stars Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, William Forsythe, Scout Taylor-Compton, Brad Dourif, Danielle Harris, Hanna Hall, Bill Moseley, Daeg French, Kristina Klebe, Danny Trejo, Ken Foree, Udo Kier, Sig Haig, Daniel Roebuck, Clint Howard, and Tyler Mane as Michael Myers; directed by Rob Zombie. This episode is brought to you in part by MOOD functional gummies! Head to mood dot com, find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for, and let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code WHM when you check out to save 20% on your first order. Also by ASPCA Health Insurance. To explore coverage, visit A-S-P-C-A pet insurance dot com slash WHM. That's A-S-P-C-A pet insurance dot com slash WHM. Eligibility restrictions apply. Visit ASPCA PET INSURANCE DOT COM SLASH AMAZON TERMS for more info. Be sure to pick up our digital show on Terminator: Dark Fate, available now in our Patreon shop! Don't sleep on snagging your tickets to our 15th Anniversary show this December where we're talking all things Arnold in Total Recall! It's gonna be a gas and we wanna see you there! Click through for tickets now! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
Today, Earth's Mightiest Critics look back on the life of a comedy legend with an unconventional panel review of John Candy: I Like Me!Colin Hanks' presents a sprawling and thoroughly moving documentary about the star of SCTV, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, and dozens more comedy classics.Featuring interviews with co-stars, family, and friends, I Like Me paints a portrait of a man haunted by childhood tragedy who spent the rest of his life taking care of others (be it direct altruism or simply by making them laugh)--possibly to the detriment of his own well being. Far from a downer, this film is a celebration of life in the truest sense.Executive Producer Ryan Reynolds and friends recently screened the film at the Chicago Theatre, and several members of the EMC were there. Unfortunately, they couldn't all get together for roundtable, so Ian talked with Don, Cati, and David individually about several aspects of the doc, including its status as one of the best films this decade; the bizarrely performative nature of the Chicago Theatre Q&A; and the rise of the Celebrity Documentary genre.John Candy: I Like Me is now streaming on Amazon Prime.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the John Candy: I Like Me (2025) trailer.All proceeds from the I Like Me screening tour support St. Jude Children's Children's Research Hospital. If you are moved to do so, please learn more about this wonderful organization here.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".
Paul Myers joined me to discuss seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show; death of JFK; seeing John Candy for the first time on Coming up Rosie; Second City Television; writing this book at same time doc is coming out; Candy's humanity; his idols Laughton & Gleason; death of dad at 5 changed him profoundly; KITH and their dads; Del Close finding him and shaping him; going to enlist in Vietnam to lose weight, similar to Stripes; mud wrestling scene in Stripes; three orange whips; John Candy was picked as a topic because everyone knows him; couldn't get Bill Murray or Rick Moranis; hosting Jim Belushi's first SNL as a cast member and having him on set of Only the Lonely; his twenty plus year friendship with Dan Aykroyd; Splash; Summer Rental; Tracy J. Morgan; Valri Bromfield; Planes, Trains & Automobiles; Uncle Buck; coaching Macaulay Culkin; Chris Columbus; Maureen O'Hara; no scandals; anxiety and weight two biggest problems; Paul liking Canadian Bacon and me liking Delirious; Paul's mom on SNL Mothers Day; Don Pardo flirting with his mom; his brother Mike Myers' character Lothar
MUSICWithin 12 hours of its release, "The Life of a Showgirl" had been streamed more than any other album on Spotify this year. And the song "The Fate of Ophelia" became the most-streamed song in a single day in Spotify HISTORY.Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" is getting reviews, and one that stood out was the song on the album called "Wood", and it's a straight-up ode to Travis Kelce's wiener. https://www.threads.com/@wethairdontcare/post/DPYxJ3tDrqm/me-learning-that-wood-is-2-mins-30-secs-and-230-millimeters-is-9-inches-and-woodStone Temple Pilots, Black Label Society, Sevendust, P.O.D. and Saliva have been added to the 2026 edition of Sonic Temple, May 14th to 17th at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. https://www.instagram.com/p/DPWfnAzjWUU/Future Ruins, the festival that was to feature performances by film composers and started by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails, has been canceled. The event posted on its social media, "The reality is, due to a number of logistical challenges and complications, we feel we cannot provide the experience that's defined what this event was always intended to be. Rather than compromise, we're choosing to re-think and re-evaluate. Meanwhile, we are sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate all the interest and support. Refunds will be automatically issued and ticket holders will receive an email with more information." https://www.instagram.com/p/DPXBT3PCbwR/ Oasis guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs will miss eight shows on the band's reunion tour to undergo treatment for prostate cancer. https://x.com/BoneheadsPage/status/1974158415028273653Jon Bon Jovi recently joined the club of artists with namesake bars on Nashville's famed Lower Broadway. And just over a year in business, JBJ's Nashville went on the market with a hefty asking price of $130 million. https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/10/02/nashville-bars-jon-bon-jovi-jbj-sale/86474158007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z115945p118450c118450u003845e003100v115945&gca-ft=240&gca-ds=sophi&sltsgmt=0154_C RIP: Ike Turner Jr., the son of Tina Turner and Ike Turner, has died. He was 67. https://people.com/ike-turner-jr-dead-tina-turner-and-ike-turners-son-dies-at-67-11824560 TVJack Osbourne on GMA (ABC)Taylor Swift, The Format on Fallon (NBC)Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats on Kimmel (ABC) Tyrese Gibson turned himself in to police and was charged with animal cruelty, after his four mastiffs killed a neighbor's dog in September. https://people.com/tyrese-gibson-turns-himself-in-charged-with-animal-cruelty-after-dogs-allegedly-killed-11824444 Khloe Kardashian surprised a fan in Chesterfield, Virginia when she fully funded their son's classroom wish list. Khloe had posted a TikTok of herself doing some back-to-school shopping for her kids, and a fan commented asking if she could donate to help her son's class get tables and chairs, since the kids were using stools without back support.MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl came in No. 1 at the box office thanks to her diehard fans, grossing $33 million at the domestic box office during its single-weekend run. The Showgirl made $46 million in total globally. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/taylor-swift-showgirl-box-office-dwayne-johnson-1236392420/Amazon Prime Video is changing the way James Bond is presented. https://kotaku.com/james-bond-amazon-guns-halo-remake-gaming-news-2000631492John Candy is so beloved for his roles in comedies like "Spaceballs" and "Uncle Buck", so it's kinda hard to imagine him playing a more serious character, or even a bad guy. But it almost happened. https://www.cracked.com/article_48604_john-candy-came-shockingly-close-to-starring-in-goodfellas.html AND FINALLYA comedian did a British version of Alan Jackson's classic hit "Chattahoochee", and it's hilarious. Here's Michael Rhys' take on the song.AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul Myer's highly anticipated biography about the late comedian John Candy comes out this month! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Paul about the making of “John Candy: A Life in Comedy.” This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. The print and e-book book comes out on October 7. The audiobook is set to release on November 4 via Audible with narration by David Bendena. Follow Paul on Instagram @PulMyEars Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays.Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Paul Myers, author of John Candy: A Life in Comedy, talks to Ed about the famous "I like me" speech that John Candy delivered as Del Griffith in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) and how director John Hughes understood the essence of Candy as few others did. John Candy: A Life in Comedy becomes available wherever books are sold Tuesday, Oct. 7 through House of Anansi Press, as well as Amazon.com. Listeners in the San Francisco Bay Area can meet Paul Myers at Mrs Dalloway's Literary and Garden Arts, 2904 College Avenue in Berkeley, CA on Tuesday Oct. 7 beginning at 7pm. Paul will also appear on stage at the 4 Star Theatre, 2200 Clement Street in San Francisco, CA on Saturday Oct. 11 beginning at 7pm; Paul's appearance that night will be immediately followed by a screening of Uncle Buck. For details on these and other upcoming events, go to Houseof Anansi.com and type in John Candy A Life in Comedy Book Tour. Our complete interview with Paul Myers will air later in October on TV Confidential.
Uncle Buck Retro Review: John Hughes' Family Classic | Vintage Cinema ReviewJoin Dave, Matt, and Zap as they dive into the 1989 John Hughes classic, 'Uncle Buck,' on this episode of Vintage Cinema Review. They explore the film's memorable moments, standout performances by John Candy and a young Macaulay Culkin, and the movie's lasting impact. With fun facts, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of laughs, the team revisits this heartwarming family comedy. Does 'Uncle Buck' still hold up today? Tune in to find out!00:00 Introduction to Vintage Cinema Review00:32 Uncle Buck: Initial Impressions01:34 Movie Details and Production02:22 Cast Overview03:52 Plot Summary and Key Scenes05:30 Character Analysis and Themes07:31 Memorable Moments and Fun Facts08:02 Buck's Challenges and Hilarious Situations16:10 Extended Scenes and Deleted Content17:00 Buck's Misadventures with the Kids19:44 Clown Encounter and Rigged Horse Race23:58 Tia's Rebellion and Buck's Realization25:37 Memorable Movie Scenes25:55 The Awkward 80s Fashion27:22 Buck's Search for Tia28:38 The Party Scene Analysis31:44 Uncle Buck's Heroic Moment34:17 Reflecting on the Ending36:45 Fun Facts and Trivia45:49 Final Thoughts and Ratings
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob punch a clown and make giant pancakes while they discuss the John Hughes script to the John Candy classic Uncle Buck.
You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Jennifer Lawrence goes full-send comedy in No Hard Feelings, playing Maddie — a broke Montauk local hired by uptight parents to “de-awkward” their 19-year-old son before college. The setup's spicy, the execution's funnier than it has any right to be, and yes, we talk about that beach fight.What we dig intoJ-Law in chaos mode: fearless physical comedy, tight timing, and why this role works because it's her.Awkward vs. raunchy: does the film land its sweet/icky tightrope walk?Age-gap discourse without the sermon: how the script dodges creepiness and pivots to loneliness, class, and late adolescence.Set-pieces that actually bang: the piano “Maneater” scene, the “prom do-over,” the Buick-from-hell, and the naked beach mayhem.Montauk & money: gentrification, property taxes, and the gig-economy grind baked into the jokes.Verdict: better than its schlocky premise suggests — and a reminder Lawrence is funny on purpose.This week's Top 5: BREAKSWe stretch “breaks” until it snaps:Title breaks: Point Break, obviously.Bone/ballistic breaks: Chan, Cruise, Wick… and the arm-wrestle in The Fly.Wind breaks: Blazing Saddles, Swiss Army Man, Dumb & Dumber (bring your nose pegs).Fourth-wall breaks: Ferris Bueller, Deadpool, Wayne's World.Breakfasts & breakdowns: from Groundhog Day to Uncle Buck pancakes and the cinematic “dad's late for work” trope.Breakdancing: Breakin' and the all-timer subtitle, Electric Boogaloo.Prison breaks: Shawshank, Escape from Alcatraz, The Great Escape.The chaotic quiz (because of course)A rapid-fire “Breakdown” quiz that swerves mid-question — Kurt Russell lore, movies with bridges, snacks on road trips, and one wildly specific license-plate memory test. It almost doesn't work. That's the point.Listener shout-outsFeedback on our Top 5 Copies episode (clones, doubles, and Single White Female trauma) plus a few deep-cut recs from the Bad Dads community. We read 'em, we roast 'em, we add 'em.Content note: We swear. A lot. If you're new here, consider this your friendly heads-up.
This week, we're welcoming back TJ Clark! We check out trailers for “Ozzy Osborne: No Escape From Now,” “Anaconda,” and “Queens of the Dead.” Then, it's remembering ‘American Movie', having your very own Uncle Buck, learning the lyrics to ‘Perry Mason', and the perfection of ‘Disorderlies.' Plus: Bebe Neuwirth, Don Ameche, and F. Murray Abraham! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAMES MARSDEN!
Before Hollywood, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, and Splash, John Candy was the heart of SCTV and Toronto's Second City. Paul Myers, author of John Candy: His Life in Comedy, shares Candy's comedic rise alongside Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Aykroyd, and Joe Flaherty—and his iconic collaborations with John Hughes and Steve Martin. Paul also reveals how his brother, Mike Myers, met Candy as a teen—and how Candy encouraged him to start his comedy journey at Second City. Candy's influence didn't stop at comedy: he even partnered with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to buy the Toronto Argonauts football team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Gossip Pups are recapping their week and then it's time to spill the tea with...1) Belle's Banter2) Pop Culture: Taylor Swift celebrates Brittany Mahomes' 30th Birthday, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumored to get married in Rhode Island, Kate Middleton's dramatic blonde hair is likely to spark a trend, Macaulay Culkin says John Candy was one of the first to notice that his father was a monster and Anna Wintour names Chloe Malle as the new head of editorial content for American Vogue. 3) Pup Culture: Pet Sitter assured that pregnant dog won't go into labor during her stay and ends up delivering 14 puppies, Woman saves Aunt's neglected dog from being dumped at a shelter but now she demands him back and caregiver adopts client's obese 55 lb. dachshund after dog is surrendered.Follow Tinkerbelle and Belle! Instagram: @TinkerbellethedogTikTok: @TinkerbelleAdogFacebook: Tinkerbelle the DogYoutube: Tinkerbelle the dogTwitter: @TinkerbelleadogHave a question for us? Email us at GossipPups@gmail.com!SHOP: Tinkerbelle the Dog & Belle's 2025 CalendarSHOP: Tinkerbelle the dog & Belle Merch
This week we eat some giant pancakes with some annoying children. We watched Uncle Buck, there just ain't enough John Candy out there. RIP. How will Uncle Buck hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie, Alex, Candace Directed by John Hughes Starring: John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, Garrett M. Brown, Laurie Metcalf, Jay Underwood, Brian Tarantina, Mike Starr
This week we eat some giant pancakes with some annoying children. We watched Uncle Buck, there just ain't enough John Candy out there. RIP. How will Uncle Buck hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie, Alex, Candace Directed by John Hughes Starring: John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Madigan, Elaine Bromka, Garrett M. Brown, Laurie Metcalf, Jay Underwood, Brian Tarantina, Mike Starr
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Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast for a discussion about "Summer Sales"!This month, we'll be talking about movies that we purchased during the various sales that occurred this summer.Brad's Picks:5:00 - To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)37:40 - The Brutalist (2024)1:10:00 - Nosferatu (2024)1:32:40 - Uncle Buck (1989) and Zodiac (2007)Trevor's Picks:22:50 - Flesh + Blood (1985) and Elle (2015)51:45 - The Mummy Trilogy 1:21:30 - American Psycho (2000) and Alien: Romulus (2024)Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak, or on Twitter and Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema
Today, this is what's important: Arnold, Sylvestor, Bruce, Chris Gaines, 4th of July, Uncle Buck, & more. Click here for more information about the This Is Important Cruise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This month's focus on movies and TV includes a look back at a G.I. Joe episode that featured the Joes teaming up WITH Cobra to fight drugs, a show about a deaf woman climbing the ranks of the FBI (based on a true story), and the beloved John Candy comedy Uncle Buck. Sponsored by Gamefly. New customers can get a 30-day free trial by clicking on the GameFly link at the top of GeekCavePodcast.com. Like the show? Please leave a rating wherever you found us! Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services!
Chris Candy grew up as the child of the legendary actor, John Candy, star of Stripes, Vacation, Uncle Buck and an endless number of iconic movies. Chris followed his father into the entertainment industry as an actor/writer/director/producer/etc. He starred in Where's This Party and directed two different Coldplay videos, among many, many other things. Chris has seen it all, done it all, and has an endless array of stories about his father and, uh, his therapy, too.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/90who10/donations
In this episode, we head back to 1989 for John Hughes' underrated comedy classic Uncle Buck. John Candy delivers one of his most heartfelt and hilarious performances, but what if someone else had taken on the role? We explore the alternate casting choices, dig into behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on why this film feels like Hughes' last truly great directorial outing. Plus, we talk about that emotional ending, the unforgettable pancake scene, and how Candy's performance still hits hard decades later. It's time to fire up the Wagonaire, and spend some quality time with Uncle Buck.
Bottom Line Bombs NBA Finals & NHL Stanley Cup Show: Picks, Parleys, and Crazy AdventuresWelcome to the Game Three edition of the NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup of Bottom Line Bombs on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network, hosted by the one and only CJ Sullivan. In this episode, CJ recaps his adventurous trip to Las Vegas, shares insights on his bets for the NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup, and gives his takes on the current state of LA during the protests. From hilarious elevator encounters to playing Uncle Buck in a student film, CJ mixes sports talk with personal anecdotes for an entertaining podcast. Tune in for his expert betting analysis on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers series and the Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers matchup, the latest from the $20 to $20 Million challenge, and much more.00:00 Introduction01:29 Welcome to Bottom Line Bombs02:57 Vegas Trip Recap04:10 Upcoming Sports Events and Picks07:34 NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Insights16:58 $20 to $20 Million Challenge Update30:57 Promo Codes and Special Picks31:18 Introducing Power Trends by Rhythm31:46 Betting on MyBookie33:02 NHL Playoff Picks: Edmonton Oilers37:17 NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers41:07 Midwest Rivalry and Player Props55:26 Uncle Buck Story and LA Riots01:01:00 Wrapping Up and Upcoming Shows Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)
From Train Tracks and Enterprise to Production Scheduling!Sound Bites:"I hit a cow with a train." - Nick Buchel"We always find a way in the end." - Nick Buchel"Life is what you make it." - Alec Smasal"If you're not changing, you're not really living." - Alec SmasalWe talk day-to-day, lead times, organized chaos, 911s, talking with QBs, 1 million+ board feet, change and many other topics. This was a fun one!Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Backgrounds03:07 - Career Transitions and Experiences06:10 - Production Scheduling Dynamics09:10 - Automation and Changes in Production11:51 - Teamwork and Collaboration15:04 - Handling Challenges and 911 Situations18:11 - QB Interaction21:08 - Company Culture and Community23:59 - Final Thoughts and Billboards
He's cooking our garbage! We're joined by physical media legends Jack Bishop & Corey Clifford (Cinema Possessed) to talk John Hughes's 1989 John Candy classic Uncle Buck, recently released on 4K UHD from Kino Lorber. Find us on Instagram!
Starting May 22, 2025, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North is back with a new season in which we deep dive into the life and career of comedy legend John Candy. And I won't just cover Uncle Buck or Planes, Trains and Automobiles. I'm looking at the whole enchilada, from the stage of Second City Toronto to heights of Hollywood stardom, and a brief detour into Canadian Football. So, whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering the magic that John brought to both the big and smalls screens, join me for this new 6-part series. *This program and all relevant content is for educational purposes only and to the best of our knowledge is being used under Fair Dealing/Fair Use Act guidelines and within Canadian and United States standards of fair dealing/fair use* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dead John Hughes pops in from Hell to answer some questions then the boys discuss this hit from the late great Canadian comedian, John Candy. That's right, the star of today's film was from America's new axis of evil, Canada. Oh, how the world has changed since 1989. Links You can rate and review us in these places (and more, probably) Does This Still Work? - TV Podcast https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/does-this-still-work-1088105 Does This Still Work? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-this-still-work/id1492570867 Creator Accountability Network creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. Berlin Wall https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune/168019542/
Mike, Dario, and Stephane go over the highs and lows of Sea Otter, then dive into some fresh reader questions.
This week Craig, Phil, and Will watch the delightfully nostalgic comfort film Uncle Buck! Also on the pod, Will’s talking Pokemon, so that’s fun.
Description: In the summer of 2020, as Jen was beginning to process the loss of her 26-year marriage, there was one person walking her own similar but different journey, and understood many of the feelings of anger, grief, shame, and loss that Jen was just beginning to feel. Someone who knew how that disappointment felt. Jessica N. Tuner, founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative, was a few months ahead of Jen in processing the loss of her 16-year marriage to her husband and father of her three children. Today, Jessica shared with Jen and Amy what the road to recovery has looked like for her, including grieving the end of the life she thought she would have forever, the change of her identity, navigating the messy false-starts, and clawing her way back from what felt like “the floor of hell”. Jessica compiled those hard-fought lessons into a book she's hoping will be a manifesto of hope to others, called I Thought It Would Be Better Than This: Rise From Disappointment, Regain Control, and Rebuild a Life You Love. *** Thought-provoking Quotes: Nothing about what I thought my life was going to be, is my life now. Now I feel like I walk around in the world and I feel grief and loss and disappointment and dismay from everybody. It's amazing how my eyes have opened. It was a big awakening to the loss people are living with everyday.–Jessica N. Turner When we made the decision to divorce, I felt like I was sitting on the floor of hell, everything was dust, everything was different.–Jessica N. Turner No matter how devastating the loss, the life you can still rebuild is astonishing. – Jen Hatmaker Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Say Anything film (1989) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098258/ Sixteen Candles film (1984) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088128/ Cameron Crowe - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001081/ John Hughes - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000455/ James Spader - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000652/ Some Kind of Wonderful film (1987) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094006/ I Go Crazy by Flesh for Lulu - https://open.spotify.com/track/2o1AevEuv39qZAVy6k2pmn The Breakfast Club film (1985) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088847/ Weird Science film (1985) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090305 Ferris Bueller's Day Off film (1986) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/ Planes, Trains and Automobiles film (1987) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/ Uncle Buck film (1989) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098554 Pretty in Pink film (1986) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790 Beethoven film (1992) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103786 I Thought It Would Be Better Than This: Rise From Disappointment, Regain Control, and Rebuild a Life You Love by Jessica Turner - https://amzn.to/40yC1fF Outlander - https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/outlander/21796 Onsite - https://experienceonsite.com/ ONSITE COURSE [BOOK ORDER BONUS]: What now? Practical steps to navigate disappointment and learn to dream again - https://bit.ly/3DTV4d4 Jen's Maine MeCamp Bar Harbor Travel Guide - https://jenhatmaker.com/bar-harbor/ Going - https://www.going.com/ Guest's Links: Jessica's website - https://jessicanturner.com/ Jessica's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessicanturner/ Jessica's Twitter - https://x.com/jessicanturner Jessica's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicanturner Jessica's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMomCreative/ Jessica's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/TheMomCreative Jessica's Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/JessicaNTurner/ Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We decide to Take That and review Better Man on 90.7 WKGC. Plus, we also talk True Grit (2010), Uncle Buck, Panic Room and My Father is a Hero. Listen to Catching up on Cinema Follow the show on Twitter: @thecinemaspeak Follow the show on Instagram: cinemaspeakpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: Cinema Speak Intro: 0:00 - 10:08 Review - Better Man: 10:08 - 1:05:07 Movie Roulette - True Grit (2010): 1:05:07 - 1:37:24 Micro-Reviews - My Father is a Hero, Panic Room, Uncle Buck, Project A, Captain America: Brave New World: 1:37:24 - 2:04:31 This week in new releases/Outro: 2:04:31 - 2:20:55
I want CANDY! This week the boys bring in friend and child acting superstar Ashley Buccille to discuss one of the greats in a John Candy double feature! They talk about master filmmaker Jon Turtletaub, whether Sanka is dead or not, and does Cool Runnings hold up in the year 2025
John Hughes has been hit or miss for us on this podcast, but we're watching another one of his classic movies, Uncle Buck! John Candy stars in the titular role and is here to cause a reasonable amount of havoc. He means well, but darn if he isn't so destructive, loud, and basically a cartoon character. He and his niece butt heads a lot, but who can blame any high schooler for being annoyed by their uncle and his noxious, back-firing car.Remember to join our Discord for movie nights and further podcast discussions!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-other-half/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sean and Andy are back to discuss the TV pilot for Uncle Buck (CBS 1990), based on the 1989 movie, Uncle Buck, an unfit guardian, must raise his brother's children.The pilot episode can be found on YouTube.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
This week in the Video Dungeon we're headed to Shermer Illinois! Get ready for a deep dive into one of the most beloved comedies of all time: Uncle Buck! Directed by John Hughes and starring the legendary John Candy. Not only is it a staple of the holiday season, but we are also going to find out if this is John Hughes' best movie starring John Candy? Joining us this week is Tim Nugent from Tapes from the Crypt! Check out https://www.tapesfromthecrypt.net/ and use Promo Code: DUMPSTER15 to get 15% off your next order! Consider donating to Bobby Canipe's new southern-slasher "PIGSHIT" on Indiegogo! SUPPORT INDIE HORROR! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pigsh-t-a-bloodsoaked-night-on-the-pig-farm#/
Natalie and Angela are putting on their microwaved socks and absolutely flipping their giant proverbial pancakes over the epic John Candy classic UNCLE BUCK. Pull the sticks outta your keisters, and tune in. #podcastersofinstagram #podcastersoffacebook #putyourbooksdown #gentlecomedy #nataliesandersonjones #angelabingham #gentlecomedy #genx Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/ Natalie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliesanderson/ Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/ Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com
Bryan and Anderson go all out and review Transformers One, The Substance, My Old Ass, Speak No Evil, Rebel Ridge and Uncle Buck. Then the boys look ahead to pumpkin spice season and run down their Fall Preview 2024. TFV MERCH: PayPal Link for Shirt/Hat/SoloCup. $50 for all three. Please provide shirt size and red or black hat. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson's new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty's Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Listener Art: Drake Ducham Featured Artist: Bluesheart The Film Vault on Twitch Buy Bryan's Book Shrinkage Here The Film Vaulters “Kubrick is Everywhere” Shirt CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @AndersonAndBryan Facebook.com/TheFilmVault Twitter: @TheFilmVault HAVE A CHAT WITH ANDY HERE ATTY & ANDY: DIRECTED BY A FOUR-YEAR-OLD Subscribe Atty and Andy's Youtube Channel Here THE COLD COCKLE SHORTS RULES OF REDUCTION MORMOAN THE CULT OF CARANO Please Give Groupers a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Here Please Rate It on IMDB Here The Blu-ray, US The Blu-ray, International Groupers is now available on these platforms. On Amazon On Google Play On iTunes On Youtube On Tubi On Vudu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices