Hey Butter-lovers! This week we wrap up our Scary Movie series with Chrystine's selection, 1993's Cronos! Join us as we discuss del Toro's debut film, his famed balance of horror and whimsey, keen attention to detail and mythos, and Ron Perlman's desperate desire for a nose-job!
Hey there, Butter-believers! Continuing our Scary Movies theme, Dave throws a bit of a curve-ball with 1988's Dead Heat! Listen in as we cover the film's unbelievable violence, hit-and-miss '80s quips, and whether it hits the mark of a horror movie or if it's just a bonkers, zombie-filled buddy-cop action flick! And what's up with all these fishtanks?!
Hey there, Butter-barons! This week we continue our Scary Movie theme with Connor's selection, 2016's Hush! Join us as we unpack Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel's home invasion thriller, whether we prefer mystery or backstory, how effective the film's use of sound and silence are, and the publicly acknowledged role-play of this married horror-duo!
Hey there, Butter-banshees! It's October and we're a podcast, so you know what that means: scary season has returned! This week, our friend and special guest Adaeze of sibling podcast Disney Deviants presents 2014's It Follows! Tune in as we explore this creepy flick's stunning photography, not-so-stunning dialogue, its sense of atmosphere and dread, and how we would individually rank it! And be sure to check out Disney Deviants's stellar catalogue, like their recent Halloweentown episode featur...
Hey Butter-besties! Continuing our Production Nightmares series, Sam brings us 1982's Poltergeist! Tune in as we discuss this supposedly cursed production, whether or not we believe in the curse, and how people unpack tragedy in connection to great art! Is it a Hooper film or a Spielberg film, and does that ultimately matter? All this and an email from a former guest!
Hey there, Butter-buffs! This week Chrystine brings us a real gem for our Production Nightmares theme, 1999's American Movie! Listen in as we unpack this compelling documentary about outsider ambition, familial cooperation, and the story of a community taking on an aspiring filmmaker's vision! Plus, what small-budget indie film story would WE pursue? Tune in to find out!
Hey Butter-brethren! As we continue discussing Production Nightmares, Connor brings us 1975's thalassophobic masterpiece Jaws! Tune in as we cover the calamitous production of the film from drunken, tax-dodging cast members, to the hurdles of shooting at sea, to Bruce, the ever-malfunctioning mechanical shark, and find out how these frustrating elements produced one of the finest films of the 1970s!
Hey there Butter-boosters! This week we shift gears into our new theme, Production Nightmares! Tune in this week as the team tries to untangle the sordid mess behind 2001's Don's Plum! From industry naivete, to sabotage, to the insane history of the Pu...(clears throat) the Posse, we work our way down to the bare bones of this doomed production!
Holy moly! It's three years since the launch of Butter With That, and the crew have come together to celebrate the occasion! Join us as we revisit several past movies we individually missed out on, revive our "whiteboard" open-ended Q&A segment, and reminisce about how we all got here! Stay tuned, and thank you so much for celebrating three years of podcasting with us!
Hey Butter-boosters! This week, we're bringing you the first ever Butter With That clip show! Yes, it's come to this. Join Dave in his spacious den for a glass of wine and some...popcorn (? ...Okay.) as he regales us with some early highlights of the podcast! And be sure to tune in next week when we (hopefully) bring you the actual big spectacular!
Hey there, Butter-brigade! This week we’ve prepared a special buffet of movies and shows we’ve been enjoying over the past few weeks while preparing next week’s big spectacular! Tune in as we cover movies/shows such as Pig, Fear Street, Comedy Central’s Detroiters, Escape From New York, the tangled web of industry/celebrity nonsense that is forbidden-film Don’s Plum, and more! Plus, see whether we recall all of M. Knight Shyamalan’s films in a breathless display of totally convincing conversatio...
Hey Butter-buddies (These are getting weird)! Concluding our grab-bag of wildcard movies, Chrystine brings us 2018's Mission Impossible: Fallout! Buckle up as we explore this movie's jaw-dropping action sequences, lightning pace, and Tom Cruise's insane devotion to stunt spectacles! Tune in and be sure to let us know what you think of the Mission Impossible series.
Welcome back, Butter-connoisseurs! This week Sam's long-awaited grab bag selection is 1999's The Mummy! We finally wrap ourselves up in this movie's hilarious and dynamic characters, its pulse-pounding balance of action/adventure/comedy/horror, and our loving, lifelong connections to this rollercoaster ride of a picture!
Hey there, Butter-devotees! Welcome back to our grab-bag of tough-to-pin down movies where, this week, Dave brings us the ’09 Coen Brothers picture A Serious Man! Join us as we dissect the film’s complex questions and themes surrounding interpreting life’s turbulent mysteries, ‘60s American Judaism, and our endless love of Richard Kind!
Hey there, Butter-scholars! This week we're kicking off a new theme, a grab-bag of films we couldn't find a place for within our other themes! Connor leads the pack with his selection, 2018's Can You Ever Forgive Me?! Tune in as we discuss the dizzying world of 1990s literary forgeries, Melissa McCarthy's poignant performance, and how well the film presents its gay/queer characters! Plus, Sam provides an Evangelion-watch update!
Hey Butter-fanatics! Join in as we continue discussing robot movies as Chrystine selects 1999's The Matrix! "See how deep the rabbit hole goes" as we chat about its groundbreaking CGI, stunning action set pieces, and hear Connor share his thoughts on Morpheus's tiny, rimless sunglasses! This one's been a long time coming, so don't miss out!
Hey there, Butter-maniacs! As we continue our selection of robot movies, Dave brings 1987’s RoboCop to the table! Join in as we cover this prescient action touchstone featuring Peter Weller’s fantastic robot acting, Kurtwood Smith’s riveting villainy, and ED 209’s adorable difficulty with stairs!
Hey there, Butter-holics! Tune in this week as we continue discussing robot movies as Sam brings us 2013’s Pacific Rim! How badass are these mech-suits? How crazy are del Toro’s Kaiju designs? Who do we think would we be drift-compatable with? These answers and more on this week’s episode!
BEEP BOOP; Join the Butter Crew as they take on their new theme: Robots! We blast off with Connor’s selection, 1999’s The Iron Giant. Listen in as we discuss this film’s unique and stylistic animation, its atomic-era themes, and its heartwarming titular Giant voiced by a pre-Fast and Furious Vin Diesel!
The romance rolls on as the Butter Crew take on Connor’s pick, 2019’s Portrait Of A Lady On Fire! Tune in as we tackle the film’s stunning cinematography, scenic locales, and stand-out portrayals of love, longing, and intimacy. Don’t miss our discussion about the movie, as well as our tangential thoughts on actor Patrick Wilson!
Welcome back Butter People! Romance is still in the air at Butter With That, and this week we are discussing Dave's romantic (and demonic?) film My Demon Lover . This OUTRAGEOUS film is truly a sight to behold with twists and turns the Butter Crew did not see coming. Be sure to check this (hopefully one day) cult classic!
The sound of romance continues this month on Butter With That! This week, Chrystine is bringing The Wedding Planner to the ButterCrew for discussion, and we got some thoughts on this classic(?) rom-com from the early oughts. Starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey, does The Wedding Planner age like a wine fine? Is the dancing scene the best scene in the movie? Does this feel like a believable relationship? Listen to find out!
Do you hear that?? It's wedding bells ringing! Our very own Connor is getting married, and in celebration the ButterCrew are picking romantic movies to discuss! How cute, right? We are kicking off our new theme with one of Sam's favorites Legends of the Fall , a 1994 Western melodrama about the trials of the Ludlow family as they navigate the death of the West, a world at war, and a family being torn apart by death and avarice. Staring (the always incredible) Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, Aidan Qu...
This week, the ButterCrew is wrapping our Director Spotlight picks with Sam's episode about Rian Johnson and his 2019 box office smash, KNIVES OUT! There is so much to love about this movie, and about Johnson as a director! Listen to us discuss Ana de Armas' powerful performance, the best qualities of "who done it???," the unjust hate and vitriol thrown Johnson's way, and just how insanely good the entire ensemble is! Thanks for sticking around this month to listen to us discuss some of our favo...
We are back with another Director Spotlight pick! This week, we are discussing an oft mentioned filmmaker (no not Zack Snyder) Kelly Reichardt, of Sam's favorite movie of all time Meek's Cuttoff ! This time around, Chrystine picked Reichardt's most recent release FIRST COW , and engrossing tale of two friends battling for survival in 1820's Oregon Country. Listen to the Butter Crew discuss the subtle performances, gorgeous cinematography, and those delicious oily cakes!
We're back with another fantastic film! We are continuing our Director's Spotlight theme by discussing the legendary Akira Kurosawa and his seminal work Throne of Blood ! Throne of Blood is Kurosawa's take on Shakespeare's Macbeth but set in feudal Japan and oh boy does he deliver in spades...from haunting forests, to intense action, and striking visuals, it's easy to see why Throne of Blood is considered a classic of Japanese cinema.
Hey Butter-fans! Welcome to our new Director’s Spotlight theme, where we’ll each present and discuss a selection from one of our favorite directors! This week, join us as Dave walks us through P.T. Anderson’s Boogie Nights (1997) and we discuss disco dancing, dazzling cinematography, and Mark Wahlberg’s hidden “talent”! Content Warning: This episode features discussions of sexual assault/violence
Tonight!!! We have the fight of the century!!! You aren't gonna believe that carnage that's about to unfold before your very ears! This week on Butter With That, we are pitting the 1995 mini series Pride and Prejudice against the 2005 film...Pride and Prejudice. This idea has been years in the making and if you like Jane Austen, English Lit, or the BBC, this one's for you! Come for the Darcy v. Darcy bloodbath, stay for Chrystine's Joker impression - this ep. has it all!
Cowabunga Butter Fam! It's time to close out our heist theme with an undeniable action classic - POINT BREAK! Who knew that surfing and bank robbing could go hand in hand so well?? Listen to us gush (once again) about Keanu Reeves and his chemistry with another Butter With That fave Patrick Swayze. In this episode we also discuss Kathryn Bigelow's incredible directorial prowess, the wild action scenes, and Gary Busey's insane performance and delivery. Also, listen to hear about how many times Sw...
Happy new episode day everyone! This week we are discussing Steven Soderbergh's underrated heist film...LOGAN LUCKY. Starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Farrah Mackenzie as the Logan siblings, they must team with JOE BANG (played by Daniel Craig with another hilarious accent) to rob the cash vault at a NASCAR race in North Carolina. LOGAN LUCKY has some interesting subversions of the heist genre and actually has a well executed "I gotta help my family" arc. If you are a fan of Soderbergh, ...
