Two movies about forbidden romance set against the fantastical world of Hollywood — it’s Singin’ In The Rain vs. A Family Affair.
Put On A Show: Magic Mike vs Cats
Crazy In Love: Grease vs Deep Water
Nicole Parker | Strong Female Leads
Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen, Wicked, MADtv) is someone who has me in tears laughing every time I watch or listen to her, and her singing is otherworldly. We discuss fake facial hair, the thrill of seeing a musical, and my favorite podcast neighborhood, Dignity Falls. When we get into the celebrities she is best known for impersonating, Nicole shares how her view on impressions has evolved and reflects on the regret she feels regarding her sketches as Britney Spears in particular.
If anyone has a time machine, I would truly like to book it to see Nicole in Funny Girl. Please and thank you.
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Hard-Knock Life: The Shawshank Redemption vs Annie (2014)
Playing Dead: Zombieland vs Anna and the Apocalypse
This week I discuss 2 movies that feature fun takes on the zombie genre with interesting elements that set them apart — it's Zombieland vs Anna and the Apocalypse.
Chip Off the Old Block: The Godfather Part II vs Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
This week’s face-off features two sequels that explore the parallels between a parent and child and that show family is what you make it — it’s The Godfather: Part II vs Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Price of Fame: A Star is Born vs Country Strong
Enjoy my rageful comparison of 2 movies about aging country singers with substance abuse problems, the hot young star they take under their wing, and the price of fame — it’s A Star is Born vs Country Strong. Spoiler alert: I HATED A Star is Born. I love the legend known as Gwyneth Paltrow. I welcome arguments about my opinions, I’m ready and raring to go in defending my Bradley Cooper rage.