Best Line/Worst Line

A. E. Kincaid is back and she's brought us a host-favorite, near perfect film to discuss: Galaxy Quest (1999). Join us as we answer all the important questions about this movie--How did the Thermians build the Omega-13 if they don't know what it does? Does Guy have a last name? What is the rock monster's motivation? Grab your rudimentary lathe and come see what we chose for our best and worst lines from this hidden gem of a film.

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Humorous fantasy author A. E. Kincaid (The Widdershins Trilogy) joins to discuss the Disney masterpiece 'Sleeping Beauty'. This movie has everything: a badass villain, incredible art, three sassy fairies who solve literally all the problems (even the ones they create!) and a queen who has no name. Join us as we break down both the delightful and silly of this iconic Disney animated film.

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Actress Gaya Verneuil (Candice Renoir) brings us one of her favorite movies, with a star-studded cast and incredible drama, the 1996 film 'Sleepers'. We discuss best lines, worst lines, DeNiro as a hot priest, and why Kevin Bacon wasn't nominated for an Oscar for his horrifying villainous turn in the film.

CONTENT WARNING: The main plot of this movie revolves around sexual abuse of minors, and as such, our conversation about the film mentions this abuse throughout.

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Joshua Smith is back to discuss this Disney live-action hidden gem. In this rendition of the classic novel, everyone is sexy! Even Cardinal Richelieu. And especially Oliver Platt. How are the lines in this sexy swashbuckling romp? You'll have to listen to find out. Come, D'Artagnan, we're saving the king!

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Join us for the ballad of Johnny Utah with dynamic duo Marcus Hernandez (writer, podcaster: A History of Violence) and Joshua Smith (writer, pop culture enthusiast, streamer: Amateur Banditry). We cover everything from the meaning of the title, the gay chemistry, the incomparable Kathryn Bigelow, and how much three meatball subs and two lemonades cost in 1991.

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Choose the bear and join us for this discussion on the 2003 Disney hidden gem "Brother Bear", starring Joaquin Phoenix. Gorgeous hand drawn animation, an epic soundtrack from Phil Collins, a fresh story of sibling relationships that tackles themes of love and masculinity way before its time--and yet it often goes overlooked. Jessica and Adam break down the best lines, worst lines, and everything that makes this movie worth loving.

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Hey, y'all! Chris DeRosa (producer, Real Housewives of New York City; podcaster, Fixing Famous People) joins to discuss a subject very near and dear to him: Britney Spears. We watched Britney's 2002 debut film 'Crossroads' and discussed its best lines, worst lines, the cultural impact of Britney's stardom, and her personal experience with the making of the film.

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We explore the 'Strange World' of Disney's 2022 box office flop with Andrew Stark (writer, director). What went wrong with this big-budget release? And what went right?

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Our sports movie correspondent Jessica Benson (Grind City Media) returns for another round of sister rivalry with the highest grossing baseball movie of all time, 'A League of Their Own', featuring one of the American Film Institute's top movie quotes, "There's no crying in baseball!". Did we choose it as a best line? Listen and find out!

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Kristen Sheola is back and Melanie joins to discuss the Disney classic 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991)! We answer the important questions about the film, like is it really Stockholm Syndrome? What kind of animals comprise the Beast? And what exactly is the grey stuff?

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The multi-talented Kristen Sheola (actress, stage performer, director) returns to the pod to discuss the Barbra Streisand spectacle 'Hello, Dolly!' (1969), a personal favorite of both Melanie and Jessica. Join us as we break down the best and worst from this Marvel-movie-sized musical!

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Cosplayer Jenny Hale (@alwaysaduckman) joins to discuss the iconic and polarizing John Hughes' classic 'Pretty in Pink' (1986). We talk best lines, worst lines, fashion, casting choices, the film's legacy, and of course...the original ending!

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Musician Sarah Joelle (Sarah Slaton & the Great Perhaps) joins us to talk about the animated classic Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest (1992). A powerful environmental message and an incredible voice cast meet a colorful animated adventure with fairies. Let's fly right in! Just... don't get eaten by any large rapping lizards.

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We're on a mission to figure out why Jessica is so obsessed with 'Pete's Dragon' (1977), which means Adam was forced to watch it. What did he think? And why does she love it so much? Listen as we answer these questions, discuss the film's impact on Disney animation, and choose our Best and Worst lines!

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Join us, Jessica and Adam, as we dive into a delicious discussion on the critically acclaimed Disney/Pixar film 'Ratatouille' (2007).

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We're heading to Broadway...with the Muppets! Lynn Chen (actress, Grey's Anatomy; director, I Will Make You Mine; blogger, GenX Taste) joins to discuss the megastar puppets' escapades in the Big Apple in 'Muppets Take Mahattan' (1984).

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For our first Patreon Bonus episode, we discuss the 1998 remake, 'The Parent Trap'. Join us for a deep dive on wide-brimmed hats, peanut butter Oreos, and everyone's favorite housekeeper, Chessy.

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In our first Disney episode, we discuss the king of the Disney Renaissance, 'The Lion King' (1994). Is Pumbaa smarter than Scar? Are hyenas that bad? Did anyone ever beat the 'Just Can't Wait to be King' level on the video game? Join us as we go digging for the juicy answers like Timon searching for gooey bugs. Hakuna Matata!

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Do you ever Wonder what happened to the Oneders? We're going back to days of rock 'n' roll mania to find out as we talk about Tom Hanks' basically perfect writing and directorial debut, 'That Thing You Do!'

Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’

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Deborah Lee Smith (actor, producer, founder of More Than You See) joins the discussion on the Oscar-nominated, 2023 box-office-smashing, mega hit 'Barbie'. Join us to break down the best lines, the worst lines, and the lines that were just Kenough.

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We go back to our early-episode roots, discussing Oscar nominated movies sans guest. First up on the Oscar watchlist: The Holdovers, and WOW did we love it!

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It's our barbecue and it tastes good! We Kick off season three of the pod discussing 'Con Air' with super guests Adam Paul and Julissa Castillo. It's all Mai Tais and Yahtzee in this episode, where we cover all the important parts of the classic action flick, like Nicolas Cage's accent, US Marshalls who wear sandals, and whether or not Garland Greene is that bad.

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It's our season wrap/holiday party, so we have an extra helping of extra special guests! Adam Paul, Diane Johansen, and Julissa Castillo (television writer, 'Que Funny' podcast) join us for the Christmas comedy classic 'Home Alone'. 

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Julissa Castillo: on Instagram @julissamariecastillo

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Adam Paul: on Instagram @adamkpaul

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Author A.E. Kincaid (The Widdershins Trilogy) joins us to discuss the 2002 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. 

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Adam Paul and Kristen Sheola join us to talk about the 1988 Tim Burton classic, Beetlejuice. With FOUR Best Lines from a movie full of quotable lines, did your favorite line make the cut? Listen and find out...

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Monster Horror mega buff and TV writer Diana McCorry ('Human Kind Of', 'Tammy's Tea Time') is back to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992). Get ready to hear Jessica say "That's not in the book" a few times, and join us as we discuss a truly wild ride of a movie and simultaneously try to convince Melanie she liked it. Do we succeed? You'll have to listen to find out...

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Our two final entries in the Mel Brooks Tournament! The Producers 1967 vs. The Producers 2005. The one that started it all goes head to head with the movie version of the Broadway phenomenon that ran for over 2,500 shows. Step 1, find the worst show ever written...

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One of our final contenders in the Mel Brooks Tournament. Two Walk This Ways and the origin of "It's good to be the king", but how does this film stack up to our other entries so far? Join us as we break down the humor and the not-so-humorous parts of this historical spoof. 

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Award-winning writer/producer and monster movie expert Diana McCorry joins us to talk about the Mel Brooks classic 'Young Frankenstein'. This one is a real roll in ze hay! Join us! It's fun!

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Part Two of Round Two! Devon Hickey (In Devo Veritas) is back to discuss 'Spaceballs'. How does it hold up compared to 'Men in Tights'? Is George Lucas cool? And what exactly is plaid mode? 

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Jessica has to rearrange her Mel Brooks Top 5 as 'Men in Tights' isn't quite the king it used to be. Melanie is just downright unimpressed. Devon Hickey, host of the movie podcast In Devo Veritas, joins to break down what works and what doesn't in this Mel Brooks spoof classic.

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Part Two of our Mel Brooks Tournament covers the second film from round one, 'To Be or Not To Be' (1983), which Mel produced and starred in with his wife, Anne Bancroft. 

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It's tournament time! Join us as we spend the summer watching eight Mel Brooks movies and decide the best and worst lines from each, then your votes will choose the best and worst lines from the whole bunch. We start with a hidden Brooks' gem--his second film, 'The Twelve Chairs', (1970)*, in which Mel takes his first role in one of his own movies. 


*The entire movie is available for free on YouTube (at the time of release). Give it a watch.

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It's an evil people fashion riot! Guest Katie Dimick (KD Designs PDX) joins us to chat about two movies that combine the world of fashion with the world of hellish bosses. Many burning questions arise, such as "What is Melanie's favorite ensemble of Andy's?" and "How long can a dalmatian go without pooping?"

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We dig in to Christopher Guest's improv mockumentary style hit 'Best in Show' (2000) with guest Diane Johansen (designer for 'Creativity in Captivity' podcast), and this movie has more hilarious lines than Cookie Guggleman has ex-boyfriends. 

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Nicolas Cage/general movie expert Marcus Jay Hernandez joins us to discuss the metafiction mind-bender that is 'Adaptation' (2002). So grab yourself a coffee and enjoy! Maybe a muffin, too...banana nut. That's a good muffin.

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Retired Disney Adult Adam Paul joins us for a double-header of Post-Renaissance Disney Non-Musical Comedies, Emperor's New Groove (2000) and Meet the Robinsons (2007). We quote Kronk and Goob. We appreciate the under-appreciated. We philosophize on the importance of failure. We wonder why the heck there was never an Yzma's Laboratory ride? And, last but not least, we Tom Selleck.

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What happens when our guest, sports journalist Jessica Benson (Grind City Media, Jessica Benson Show with CJ Hurt) gives us the choice of three sports movies? We choose the most ridiculous one, of course! Join us for a trip down memory lane as we try to make sense of 'Double Teamed', the Disney Channel Original Movie based on the lives of the WNBA's Burges twins. 

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Jessica joins the Chicago (2002) Fan Club, founded twenty years ago at a birthday party dinner by Melanie and our very special guest, Stacey Robinson, co-host of the movie pod Double Exposure. You can join, too! Just be ready to tell us your favorite lyric from 'When You're Good to Mama' (you know you have one)...


As always, this episode contains detailed discussions of the movie's plot, otherwise known as *spoilers*. Please, go watch this award-winning movie musical if you have not, and don't say we didn't warn you...

We put EVERYTHING on a bagel in this episode! Join us as we gush about our pick for Best Picture for this year's Oscar episode, 'Raccacoonie'! Err....whoops--'Everything Everywhere All At Once'.  

*This episode contains SPOILERS for the film, and briefly and lightly touches on the topic of suicide.

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