Podcasts about Waiting for Guffman

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Grab your stools and head on down to the Dairy Queen as we reach for our hometown slice of fame with Christopher Guest's Waiting for Guffman. Is this the most realistic depiction of local theater dynamics ever committed to film? Can we please make Catherine O'Hara Queen of Improv already? How did Bob Balaban find a symphony-level orchestra for this small town production? And did Parker Posey's Libby Mae Brown “Just do the cones” so her Victoria Ratliff could “Piper, Noooooo”? The one thing we can all agree on is that this movie is flawless and Corky St Clair is a genius. 

The last of the comedies of Cameron's formative years, we have 1996's Waiting For Guffman, the directorial debut of the king of mockumentaries Christopher Guest.

Wipe that face off your head, Draft Class. As Season 3 of The White Lotus concludes, Jon Saks ranks his Top 10 Performances from one of the defining stars of the mid 90s indie boom who has continued to crush it on TV and film over the past 30 years, PARKER POSEY!"Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!"Support the show

On this episode of SLPS, Michael is joined by Robyn Ehrlich of Milwaukee Film to disccuss Christopher Guest's "Waiting for Guffman". The post Shame List Picture Show S9E3 – WAITING FOR GUFFMAN feat. Robyn Ehrlich appeared first on Cinepunx.

Episode 31 - Katie Michels Katie Michels can be found on Twitter @thekatiemichels and on the actual play Dungeons & Dragons show, The Dungeon Run, on Twitch. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

A theater director gathers a troupe of actors to celebrate their small town's 150th anniversary. Listen as we chat about the movies that Warner Bros. dumped on YouTube, how Missourians say the name of their state, and the best actor in Red, White, and Blaine. Then we find out if Waiting for Guffman stands the Test of Time.

After the huge success of the original Gremlins, Warner Bros quickly wanted a sequel. The people who'd actually made Gremlins, not least director Joe Dante? The thought of making another was not in the slightest big appealing. Until, many years later, the studio made Dante an offer: if you make Gremlins 2, you can do pretty much whatever you want with it. This is the story of how the ensuing film became one of the most boldest blockbuster sequels of all time. Later in the same decade, Christopher Guest took a small company of actors down to Texas for a month. On a modest budget, he shot over 50 hours of footage, that'd take over a year to edit into a feature film. Even when the resultant movie, Waiting For Guffman, was finished, it took a long time to earn its reputation as a modern comedy classic... Stories of both films are told in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Friday Flix, we're diving into Christopher Guest's hilarious mockumentary Waiting for Guffman (1996)! Join us as we revisit this cult classic about small-town theater dreams, eccentric auditions, and the most passionate community theater director ever. We'll break down the film's sharp improvisational comedy, its unforgettable characters, and why it remains a must-watch for comedy lovers.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @fridayflixpodcast and check out our Letterboxd accounts: KMcanthony and Cinemack89 for more movie reviews! Got thoughts on Waiting for Guffman? Email us at JKentertainment247@gmail.com—we'd love to hear from you!

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This week, Darin and John watch 1996’s mockumentary Waiting for Guffman with Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, Bob Balaban, and [...]

Join us tonight on your favorite podcast, Peak Cinema, as we conclude our salute to theater in the movies with a personal favorite, Waiting for Guffman. Featuring the comedic genius of Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, and the late, great Fred Willard, this film is a must-watch for anyone who loves community theater. In this episode, Tim, Ryan, and Lauren dive deep into the hilarity and brilliance of Waiting for Guffman. From the iconic audition scenes to the unforgettable characters, this film captures the essence of small-town theater with humor and heart. The team discusses their favorite moments, the improvisational genius of the cast, and the film's lasting impact on comedy. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this episode will make you appreciate the creativity and charm of community theater. So grab your popcorn, watch the movie, and tune in for a fun and insightful discussion. 

To quote one of the greatest movies of all time, Waiting For Guffman... "It's the day of the show, y'all!". That's right, Dean's memoir "Prairie Man" is officially launched! And we're so honored to spend this morning (taped on July 25th) talking about how he got here and realizing this is just the beginning of the beginning! We answer many of your fantastic listener questions sent in as a part of the Facebook Live event Pamela hosted with Dean for LittleHouseOnthePrairie.com this past Monday June 24th. (If you'd like to see the entire conversation, the link to the Facebook video is below). Finally, we hear about Alison's French escapades at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival with several fellow cast members including Matthew Labyorteaux and Melissa Sue Anderson. They wined, they dined, they were weirdly color-coordinated. But the real question is, did Alison end up buying some of those Margaritas for Melissa Sue Anderson? Perhaps we'll be seeing Melissa Sue soon on the pod...All Prairie-related events and Alison's solo show "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" are listed below.For more info go to:www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.*The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!*www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out this Award Winning Series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org  select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus TicketsFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvFACEBOOK LIVE with PAMELA and DEANhttps://fb.watch/sXZvDxawWr/LITTLE HOUSE EVENTSJune 27th - Book Signing for "Prairie Man" at the Grove at 7pmJuly 19th-21st Walnut Grove, MIAddress: 330 8th StreetWalnut Grove, MN  56180July 26th-28th SD, Carrie DaysKeystone Community CenterAugust 16th-17th Tombstone, AZBook SigningAddress: 530 East Allen St. Tombstone AZ 85638August 30th-Sept. 1st Watertown, CThttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-house-50th-cast-reunion-ct-tickets-753166881417Address: Connecticut Convention Center100 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103September 3rd-4th 2024, Lancaster, PA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/792807006097?aff=oddtdtcreatorFarm & Home CenterAddress: 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster, PA 17601September 14th-15th Lyles, TNJohnny Cash's Hideaway FarmAddress: 9347 Old Highway 46 Lyle, TN 37025September 27th-29th Mansfield, MOWilder DaysAddress: 100 E ParksquareMansfield, MO  65704United StatesOctober 4th & 5th - Tulsa, OKOctober 18th & 19th - Almanzo Wilder HomesteadNovember 16th & 17th -  Branson, MOBranson Convention Center200 South Sycamore Street Branson, MO 65616December 6th-8th : Corsicana, TXhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/923124278567?aff=oddtdtcreatorCONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH-ALISON'S ONE-WOMAN SHOWJuly 12, 13 & 14. RedroomP-Townhttps://redroom.club/events/90938August 1 at 7pm Oasis (298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103)Tickets at www.sfoasis.com**WITH A SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST**ADDITIONAL SIGNINGSAlison and Melissa Gilbert will be appearing at:FAN X in Salt Lake City,  Sept 26 - 28https://fanxsaltlake.com/

In the forty-second episode of Season 10: Dealer's Choice, Kyle is joined for a one-on-one conversation with filmmaker and musician Jake Dilley to discuss his improvisational road trip film Rocksteppy (2017) and how it was influenced by Christopher Guest's ode to simple creativity and small town unity in the mocking yet earnest depiction of the egos and characters in community theatre that is Waiting for Guffman (1996).

This week, Amy Frost is back and bringing another of her favorite films that somehow Travis hasn't seen before. 1996's Waiting for Guffman. Written and Directed by Christopher Guest, and starring Guest, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, and Parker Posey. The story of Corky St. Clair, a theater director in the small town of Blaine Missouri who is putting on a musical show, with the hopes that theater man Mort Guffman will love it, and take the show to Broadway. It's full of quirky characters, and silly situations. But is it laugh out loud funny? Or does it just make you chuckle a little bit? Let's find out...Listen to Amy's story podcast at Achewillow.com and find her other projects at Daniora.comThanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Holly Schaff as Libby Mae Brown/ Mrs. Pearl Andrew Quinney as Corky St. Clair/ Tucker Livingston Raechel Segal as Mayor Glenn Welsch/ Roy Loomis/ Auditioner 2 Mark S Logan as Ron Albertson/ Johnny Savage Matthew Garlin as Dr. Allan Pearl/ Steve Stark Heidi Baj as UFO Abductee/ Clifford Wooley/ Phil Burgess/ Auditioner 1 Karissa Vincent as Sheila Albertson/ “Red” Savage/ Gwen Fabin-Blunt Kathy Bedard as UFO Expert/ Lloyd Miller/ Stage manager --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-garlin/support

Be our (Christopher) Guest this episode as Jason and Ryan pay homage to two mockumentaries that set the stage for a comedy genre phenomenon. After teaming with Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer to deliver the rockumentary classic This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Christopher Guest started a reign of dry satire with the cult classic Waiting for Guffman (1996). Tune in for some laughs with one of America's "loudest podcasts"!The Deep Question: What is the most recent really good western film that you have seen?This Week's Features:This Is Spinal Tap (1984)Waiting for Guffman (1996)

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Episode 94: Tom, Evan & Marcus go one fucking hour on the mother of all "mockumentaries" – Christopher Guest's hilarious and poignant portrait of small-town dreamers WAITING FOR GUFFMAN (1996).   Sign-up for the OFH Patreon for just $5 a month a get instant access to our bonus episodes and feature-length audio commentary tracks: https://www.patreon.com/onefuckinghour

New year, new month, new theme! January 2024 is Dumpuary: Battle of the Genres! We're celebrating what is traditionally considered the worst month of the year to release a movie with a month full of January releases, all from different genres. First up, in comedy - 1997's Waiting for Guffman! Ben and Anthony discuss Christopher Guest's urtext for the talking-head-mockumentary style that would go on to become a dominant sitcom format in the decades since its modest release. Directed by Christopher Guest, written by Guest and Eugene Levy, and starring Guest, Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Fred Willard, and Parker Posey.

This week we're talking a stool boom, from the parlor to the pool room, in Christopher Guest's WAITING FOR GUFFMAN (1996)! Other topics include tons of Parker Posey talk, Kev checks out some new releases such as LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, and BOUND finally achieves a Letterboxd average of 4.0. Yes, McKenzie is freaking out about it. - Connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HQ at @austindangerpod. Send us a letter or voicemail at austindangerpodcast@gmail.com and we'll share them on our episodes. If you tag your reviews with "austindangerpod" on Letterboxd, we'll find them and also share them on the show! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McKenzie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. Listen to Kev's other podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ammonite Movie Nite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Listen to McKenzie's other podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Criterion Connection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ON LYNCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEXT WEEK: The present under your tree from ADP will be THE GRINCH! - Episode Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro + Christmas Announcements (00:08:18) Whatcha Been Watching? (00:21:14) Austin News (00:21:49) WAITING FOR GUFFMAN Main Discussion (00:43:13) Popcorn Notes + Final Thoughts (00:51:53) I Love Goooooold (00:53:20) "The Allen Parsons Project" (00:55:06) Outro

You won't wanna close your eyes, you won't wanna fall asleep, you won't wanna miss a thing as we cover Michael Bay's Criterion-certified 1998 film ARMAGEDDON! Other topics include Kev catches up on MAY DECEMBER, McKenzie talks all things Sam the Pickle Man, and we decide that THE WIZARD OF OZ is in fact — underrated. - Connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HQ at @austindangerpod. Send us a letter or voicemail at austindangerpodcast@gmail.com and we'll share them on our episodes. If you tag your reviews with "austindangerpod" on Letterboxd, we'll find them and also share them on the show! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McKenzie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. Listen to Kev's other podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ammonite Movie Nite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Listen to McKenzie's other podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Criterion Connection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ON LYNCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEXT WEEK: ADP's coverage of the Christopher Guest Cinematic Universe continues with WAITING FOR GUFFMAN! - Episode Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:00) Whatcha Been Watching? (00:17:25) Austin News (00:19:00) ARMAGEDDON Main Discussion (00:43:02) Poprocn Notes + Final Thoughts (00:57:07) I Love Gooooooold (01:01:16) “The Allen Parsons Project” (01:03:08) There You Are, You're Over There! (01:03:40) The Wheel + Outro

Now wait a minute. If you're feeling any holiday stress, we're about to relieve it all with this absolute gem of a guest. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than the fabulous Michael Hitchcock! You know him from his roles in Christopher Guest classics like WAITING FOR GUFFMAN and BEST IN SHOW as well as about a thousand other things. And he's got a new film out now called EXMAS with Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell on Amazon Prime and Amazon Freevee.  Michael helps us give advice on friendship with a major celebrity and dealing with a mother-in-law who hijacks the holidays. The Ronnukah Holiday Market is open! From our incredible Ask Ronna Travel Bartender Kit to our limited edition Ronnukah Kintos, there's something for everyone. All items are now shipping, but be sure to order before December 15 to make sure everything arrives before the holiday. And don't forget EVERY purchase from the market comes with an invitation to the AR Holiday Party Kiki on December 29. You all know Dante, but did you know he's also a talented filmmaker? He's making a feature, and he needs our help to fund it! It's called HOMEWRECKER, which he's writing AND directing, pardon me. It'll be a hilarious, raunchy, even dark affair...and you might recognize a face or two in it! Let's help our Dante out by going to igg.me/at/homewreckerfilm and donating to his project. And, by the way, there's a special exclusive tier for donors who'll be getting a VERY special treat from Ronna (& Bryan) as a thank you. Donate today! And follow the film @homewreckerfilm Sponsors: Learn from the best. Be your best. Get unlimited access to thousands of bite sized lessons at MasterClass. Go to masterclass.com/askronna for 15% off your annual membership. Find doctors who take your insurance all at the tips of your fingers! Download the Zocdoc app today at zocdoc.com/askronna Get convenient and affordable therapy with BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/ronna for 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cross' new stand-up special “Worst Daddy In The World” debuts on VEEPS on Monday 11/27, and the actor/comedian shares a sneak peak at the show which was filmed live at The Metro in Chicago. David also has plenty of stories about his critically-acclaimed and Emmy-nominated HBO sketch comedy, “Mr. Show,” working with Christopher Guest on “Waiting For Guffman,” and bringing the eccentric Tobias Funke to life on the award-winning TV series, “Arrested Development.” He talks about his stand-up start, what the legendary Steven Wright did for his career, why he loves touring, and what it was like making three movies with the CGI-created Chipmunks! Buy Tickets for David Cross' “Worst Daddy In The World” comedy special, streaming Monday 11/27 on VEEPS:  https://veeps.com/davidcross Thank you for supporting our sponsors!Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns.Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month.1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off.Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/

Amateur theatre mockumentaries. Sarah Watt, Jeremy Downing and William Chen discuss Theater Camp (2023) and Waiting for Guffman (1996). We begin by hearing William's fresh take on Waiting For Guffman (we had just watched the film together before our recording). We collectively praise Waiting for Guffman and trace its influence upon comedy for the following 25-plus years. We shift our conversation to Theater Camp and praise its composition, characters and comedy. We consider the connections in our own lives to both films, specifically amateur theatre experiences. If you enjoy our podcast then consider joining our Patreon. Listen to an extended version of this episode, access additional minisode content and have an opportunity to join us for one-on-one discussions about your favourite films. You can find us on Patreon at: patreon.com/CinemaInContext

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Red, White…and Blaine? This week, Peaches and Michael are having an Idol Worship celebration of a filmmaker who is truly “Best in Show” – Christopher Guest!  In addition to discussing this comedy auteur's foundational work in the mockumentary space, our hosts delve into the fabulous troupe of performers who populate his world. Joining the conversation is producer extraordinaire Brian Nolan, who shares how crucial WAITING FOR GUFFMAN was to his own experiences in the creative space. Then, acclaimed film & TV star Sam Pancake stops by to talk about the power of improv comedy in the “Guest style” and his analysis of that gently hilarious world. From Mitch & Mickey to HOME FOR PURIM, this episode has it all! Go! 

On the 323rd episode of Piecing It Together, Randle Forcinel joins me to talk about Theater Camp. This hilarious comedy gave us so many angles to look at puzzle pieces from summer camp movies to theater movies to mockumentaries to LGBTQ+ movies and more. Puzzle pieces include Wet Hot American Summer, Beaches, School of Rock and Waiting For Guffman.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Theater Camp and the movies we discuss!Written by Molly Gordon and Nick LiebermanDirected by Molly Gordon and Nick LiebermanStarring Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Jimmy Tatro, Amy Sedaris, Noah Galvin, Ayo Edebiri, Nathan Lee GrahamSearchlighthttps://www.theatercampthefilm.com/Randle Forcinel is a TikTok and video creator.Check out her TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@randleforcinelAnd follow her on Instagram @randleforcinelMy sixth album, MORE CONTENT is available NOW on iTunes, Bandcamp and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My latest music video “Ascending" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fypZ3Z8qeT8The song at the end of the episode is "Wet Dog" by my comedy dog group The Pup Pups!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Podchaser!Check out Hallmarkies at https://www.hallmarkiespodcast.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Stewart Thorndike made a splash with LYLE in 2014, establishing her as an exciting new voice in horror. Her latest film. BAD THINGS, further solidifies this, with its focus squarely on (queer) female characters who aren't afraid to be messy. In Mike Leigh's play ABIGAIL'S PARTY, filmed for television in 1977, Beverly Moss is the life of the party...whether the party wants her to be or not!Then, Jordan has one quick thing about THEATER CAMP.BAD THINGS is out on Shudder and MGM+ on August  18, 2023.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Stewart Thorndike

Luke and Andrew analyze the lyrics to a Moira Rose original work. They also do a little online shopping for Judy Tenuta t-shirts and listen to chef José Andrés describe his love for peeled strawberries. And Luke is now one tiny degree of separation from one of his internet heroes.

Like its obvious predecessor WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, the new THEATER CAMP is an improv-heavy mockumentary about a cash-strapped theatrical operation — but in this case at least there's real talent in the mix, thanks to the many gifted child actors populating the AdirondACTS summer program for aspiring young performers. This leaves THEATER CAMP's adult cast, some of them former child actors themselves, free to lean into self-satirizing buffoonery while maintaining a degree of sincere admiration for theatrical weirdos everywhere. We dig into the ups and downs of that tonal balance in THEATER CAMP before comparing it to GUFFMAN's own blend of affection and condescension toward amateur theater, the people who make it, and the audiences who respond to it, as well as how the mockumentary style has evolved in the years separating the two films. And in Your Next Picture Show, we use the presence of Molly Gordon and Ayo Edebiri in THEATER CAMP as an excuse for a mini bonus episode on a recent season of TV that also features both: THE BEAR.  Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, THEATER CAMP, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Greta Gerwig's BARBIE with Kevin Lima's ENCHANTED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kate and Brodie reunite just like Bethenny Frankel and Jill Zarin, Crappie Lake is giving Waiting For Guffman, The Ultimatum and Love Island are the same show. They debrief on the last few episodes of And Just Like That. Luann should be Miranda's sponsor and Che fucked Sonja Morgan. Troye Sivan's RUSH is the song of the summer, and Americans in Europe are the flops of the summer. Go see THIS IS LIVING @ THE MALTHOUSE.Then it's time to dig into season 2 of The Bear: the cameos, the outfits, the love interests, the music, the long list of See Alsos it's spawned. Skip from 26:54 – 54:07 if you don't want spoilers from The Bear season 2. Also: Alsos!See AlsosRUSH review Guardian: Beware the ‘beige-fluencers', cheerleaders for a life of no surprisesCourtney Storer profileSee Molly Gordon & Ayo Edibiri in Theater Camp (in Melbourne & Sydney)NOMA Piece in the NYTKitchen glossary The Bear season 2 castingThe 7 fishes Chris Witaski interviewEbon Moss-Bacharach on HLGWatch Life of the PartyExec producer Josh Senior discusses the show's soundtrackAll the cookbooksMatty Matheson's restaurantAlso AlsosCANBERRA ALSO: Nan Goldin's The ballad of sexual dependency at NGAFEET ALSO: ÖVNING rocking footrestONLINE ALSO: Robert Mapplethorpe "Fashion, Clothes, People, Pictures"PLAY ALSO: YANIV card game/appWATCH ALSO: MIFF Play – across Aus 18–27 Aug!SKIN ALSO: CeraVe smoothing lotionFind us on Instagram @seealsopodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Sundance favorite THEATER CAMP, which uses the mockumentary format to lovingly skewer amateurs pursuing their theatrical dreams, is clear in its homage to WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, a comedy whose own skewering of wannabe actor types is somewhat less loving. Our revisitation of Christopher Guest's 1996 film considers GUFFMAN's tricky tonal balance of satire and sincerity, along with the benefits and limitations of both its mockumentary format and improvisation-based filming style, and whether we should read condescension or admiration into Guest's portrayal of Corky St. Clair and the small town that adores him. And in Feedback we tackle a reading of ASTEROID CITY that we hadn't considered, courtesy of an astute listener.  Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, THEATER CAMP, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celine Song's new slow-burn drama PAST LIVES is an unrequited-love story in the same way John Carney's slow-burn musical drama ONCE is — that is, just on the surface. But each film's central would-be romance is a delivery device for deeper ideas about the weight of carrying nostalgia for past relationships and always wondering “what if?”. We're joined once again by David Chen of DecodingEverthing.com to talk through PAST LIVES and how it functions as a different kind of immigration narrative, and the way it connects to ONCE in its depiction of sublimated longing, creative pursuits, and the language barriers that both unite and divide. And in Your Next Picture Show we take a brief look back through the many, many unrequited-love stories we've covered on this podcast over the years.  Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about ONCE, PAST LIVES, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman's THEATER CAMP and Christopher Guest's WAITING FOR GUFFMAN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Season 6 bay-bay! Who knew we'd make it 6 seasons?! Rach kicks off this summer with one of her top 5 faves and cult classic, Waiting for Guffman. Haven't seen it? Never heard of it? What's the matter with you?! Just kidding, but it's worth a rent especially if you're a fan of the Schitt's Creek cast. This week we talk all things mockumentary, the Christopher Guest experience, and community theater drama.   Buckle up for Season 6!  *Note: We recorded the first few episodes of this season before the passing of our daughter, Ophelia. While we considered editing it out, we were filled with such joy and it felt like we would be erasing that part of our journey. Projects like Summers Off provide us with a connection to our creative spirit and each other. Thank you for listening. This season is extra special.

WAITING FOR GUFFMAN does something The Office and Parks and Recreation could not: It walks a line between mocking life in Blaine, Missouri, and memorializing it without getting all sentimental. In this episode, we cut away for a few talking head segments that dive into the mockumentary's pacing, focus, and empathy for the weirdos whose talent is outweighed by their desire to be somebody. “For The Love of Small-Town Community Theater” by Lucas Vonasek for Perisphere, the Trylon blog: https://www.perisphere.org/2023/06/09/for-the-love-of-small-town-community-theater/ “Sisyphus, Make Way for Corky's New Philosophy of Failure” by Veda Lawrence for Perisphere, the Trylon blog: https://www.perisphere.org/2023/06/09/sisyphus-make-way-for-corkys-new-philosophy-of-failure/ Parker Posey's deleted audition scene from WAITING FOR GUFFMAN: https://youtu.be/7jQ0SbWYdgQ “Waiting for Guffman movie review” by Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/waiting-for-guffman-1997 Get tickets to ALL HAIL PARKER POSEY (June 2023 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/all-hail-parker-posey/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trylovepodcast and email us at trylovepodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Buy tickets and support the Trylon at https://www.trylon.org/. Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. Outro music composed by Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, and Michael McKean and performed by Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, and the Blaine Community Orchestra (Jean Fuller, Paul Robertson, Richard Macowell, Johnny Reno, Tracy Rosenkrans, Jeffery C.J. Vanston, and Tony Edwards) from the WAITING FOR GUFFMAN soundtrack. Timestamps 0:00 - Episode 231: WAITING FOR GUFFMAN (1996) 2:56 - The Patented Aaron Grossman Summary 3:59 - Our experiences in community theater 5:31 - The pointlessness-cum-pride of Blaine 15:27 - Poking fun without delving into the hateful 21:45 - How GUFFMAN skirts the cloying sentimentality of mockumentary TV series 33:34 - The dumbest, purest version of Waiting for Godot 44:51 - The inverse relationship of desire and talent 45:56 - The Junk Drawer 58:09 - Good Grief, Give Me a GIF! 1:04:33 - Cody's Noteys: Waiting for Prop-man (movie memorabilia trivia)

Phenomenal actress and improviser Deborah Theaker joins Matt this week to talk about her roles in a trilogy of Christopher Guest films. Deborah tells us about how George Lucas helped her get her green card, how bombing with the Kids in The Hall made her fearless onstage, making herself essential in Waiting For Guffman, and the real tears she shed in A Mighty Wind. Plus, Matt finally answers listener mail during I Was There Q&A! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phenomenal actress and improviser Deborah Theaker joins Matt this week to talk about her roles in a trilogy of Christopher Guest films. Deborah tells us about how George Lucas helped her get her green card, how bombing with the Kids in The Hall made her fearless onstage, making herself essential in Waiting For Guffman, and the real tears she shed in A Mighty Wind. Plus, Matt finally answers listener mail during I Was There Q&A! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Mick is a big fan of strength training these days, and so she was delighted to jump on the Zoom with writer Rebecca F John to hear all about real-life Welsh strongwoman Kate Williams, aka Victorian music hall sensation, Vulcana. They talk strength, beauty, heroism, tragedy, Scotland Yard, Wales, and Rebecca's new novel Vulcana, a fictional retelling of Kate's life. Jen catches up with professional organiser Jenn Jordan to talk about the cathartic powers of decluttering, and the unexpected things one finds in a Ryvita box. And in Jenny Off The Blocks we look back at a HUGE weekend in women's sport. This Is Spinal Tap quite rightly holds a special place in Hannah's heart – and Mick's. And the team all loved Christopher Guest's debut mockumentary, 1996's Waiting For Guffman. So what will they make of his 20-year-old foray into folk, A Mighty Wind? And how do you get a potato out of a paddywagon?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RMR 0207: Special Guest, Matt Glidden, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Waiting for Guffman (1996) [R] Genre: Comedy, Mockumentary Starring: Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Lewis Arquette, Bob Balaban, Matt Keeslar, Brian Doyle-Murray, Michael Hitchcock, Larry Miller, David Cross, Linda Kash, Paul Benedict, Paul Dooley, Bob Odenkirk   Director: Christopher Guest Recorded on 2023-03-14

Based on Paul's In the Mood for Love (2000), Corey was swept up into the world of Chinese cuisine and figured, "We need a movie with a great scene in a Chinese restaurant." And so... Waiting for Guffman (1996). Directed by Christopher Guest and co-written by Guest and Eugene Levy, Waiting for Guffman is the mockumentary that kinda started it all. With a Murderers' row of improv performances, infinitely quotable dialogue, and catchy showtunes, Guffman is a brilliant comedy that holds up nearly 30 years later.  What am I telling you for? If you've ever done theatre, someone has made you watch this.

Improvisation, small town theater, the questionable humor of the 90s and learning to not think. Must be another Monday on Midnight Local. In this episode we are talking about Christopher Guest's Waiting for Guffman. More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2dIG YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MidnightLocal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your Remains of the Day lunchboxes and join us down at the Dairy Queen! We're talking Waiting for Guffman with the wondrous Woody Shticks!You can find Woody Shticks on the Internet here!You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies.More about the You're Wrong About tour here:https://linktr.ee/ywapodMore about Steady Bad Luckers here:https://linktr.ee/steadybadluckersYou can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Patreon and Apple Plus.This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.And thanks to .gay and Queer Candle Company for supporting this episode!Multitude handles our ad sales!The Music of You Are Good, Vol. 1 is here.You can find producer Carolyn Kendrick's music here. She's also on Twitter.Miranda Zickler edited this episode!Fresh Lesh produces the beats for our episodes.Liz Climo designed our logo!

Twitch personality Mini_Megz is back to show all three guys a new movie we missed along the way: Waiting for Guffman. It is like Spinal Tap but about community theater. In Missouri. And the guys are here for it! And there are aliens. So many aliens. And it only gets weirder from there. Guys... this is probably the funniest (and funnest) episode yet! And after the episode, check out the Extra Credit Discussion group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/remedialfilmpod Did you know we are now on YouTube? Find extra video goodies and subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/c/RemedialFilmClassPodcast Theme song recorded by The Hungry Sevens, featuring Shawnee Houlihan.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss theatre and improv as they review Christopher Guest's WAITING FOR GUFFMAN. Andy discusses mockumentaries and Guest's crew of actors and Stephanie goes to Steak and Shake. Plus: did you know that this movie has three ways to do the Kevin Bacon game in one? Because Stephanie didn't.

We've had our eye on this one from its premiere at Sundance (!). Now, Adamma Ebo's mockumentary, starring Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall, has hit theaters and Peacock, with a period in its title and a lot more than pearl Prada on its mind.Later, we'll nominate mockumentaries to the Hall of Excellence.What's GoodAlonso - Gratitude for the people in his life that let him rest and recuperate Drea - Justice for Selena Gomez's deadpan on OMITBAngelique - Fall Festival SeasonIfy - A/C scienceITIDICThat Famous Nicole Kidman AMC Ad is Getting a SequelLast Saturday was “National Cinema Day” in the USChris “Ludacris” Bridges and Lil Rel Howery Are Making a Christmas Movie for Disney+Hall of Excellence Nominees - Vote on FacebookWaiting for Guffman (1996)Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)The Other Side of the Wind (2018, technically)Staff PicksSupport the Girls (2018)A Face in the Crowd (1957)The Best Man (1999)The House (2022)Other Honk for Jesus linksEbo's short film versionAngelique's interview with the castEveryPlateGet your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code maxfilm149. With:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeAngelique JacksonProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week we revisit the classic 1996 film that sparked the Christopher Guestaverse and personally attacked an entire generation of theater kids.Get CuriosityStream + Nebula for only $2.99 per month or $14.99 for a full year, by visiting CuriosityStream.com/musicalsplainingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.