When we discussed Home Again, we went off topic talking about actors on television now. Here you go! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
So this was one of those times the mics got turned on and Michele ranted about spectacle vs story and got heated up about people saying theaters were the only "real way" to see a movie. Obviously this is an older conversation given Michele's discussion of movies like Dune and Spiderman Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
Thank you so much for the past several years, dear listeners. We've really enjoyed doing this and hopefully we'll do it again! The title was inspired by the band "The Amazing Devils." Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We are closing out our Nicholas Sparks month with an old favorite "A Walk to Remember." Book Discussions are had on this one as well. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Our Nicholas Sparks month continues with the 2012 film "The Lucky One" starring Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We are continuing our Nicholas Sparks month with the 2013 movie "Safe Haven" starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. This one is...an experience. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Welcome to another theme month! Since this is the month of love, the hosts are going to cover the romance movies of Mr. Nicholas Sparks. Their first movie is 2010's Dear John starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried. Neither of them have see it and there are some pleasant surprises in store. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week we are stepping back into history, specifically British history. We are watching the 2009 film "The Young Victoria" starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, and Paul Bettany. Also a history time with Kia! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week we are tackling a new movie to both hosts, but one with very familiar stars. It's 2013's "The Love Punch" starring Emma Thompson and Pierce Brosnan. This heist movie has fun with itself and the hosts are along for the ride! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We're flashing back almost 20 years this week to cover 2003's "What a Girl Wants" starring Amanda Bynes and Colin Firth. Revisiting this was a pleasure as it brought back memories and songs we love. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week we are watching a movie full of our favorite British actors: 2011's "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Dev Patel, and Bill Nighy to name a few. Enjoy this film about seniors moving to India to retire at a "luxury hotel." This is a fun one for us! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
We are wrapping up our Christmas season with a favorite of both hosts, the 1992 Muppet Christmas Carol starring Michael Caine. This musical rendition of the tale does some unique and special things. Reminder, we are taking the next two weeks off for holiday celebrations! Happy Holidays! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
It's the most Wonderful Time of the Year and the hosts are celebrating with more Christmas movies! This time they are covering the 2021 Netflix movie "Love Hard" starring Nina Dobrev and Jimmy O. Yang. The hosts have some feelings about this Christmas movie involving catfishing... Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
It's the most wonderful time of the year again and the hosts are bringing you some Christmas cheer! This week they cover the 2020 film "Happiest Season" starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis. The hosts discuss the madcap antics of the family and the groundbreaking nature of the main couple. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
We are flashing back to the 80s with another family film. This week it's 1987's "Three Men and a Baby" starring Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, and Steve Guttenberg. The hosts had a ball revisiting the antics of these three men as they figure out how to care for the baby left on their doorstep. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
That's right, this week we are keeping the Sister Act train alive and talking about the sequel, 1993's "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" starring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, and Lauryn Hill. The hosts have some fun talking about their childhood memories and love of this film. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
And now for something lighter! This month the hosts are trying some lighter movies, starting with 1992's "Sister Act" starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. The hosts discuss their love of the cast, especially Whoopi Goldberg. Settle in for a fun movie. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
We close out our Hitchcock month with one of his most famous scary films, 1960's "Psycho." In this episode, you'll get a history lesson from Kia and the hosts break down why they feel the way they do about scary movies. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week we go to another early Hitchcock film. We are talking about 1940's "Rebecca" starring Joan Fontaine (again) and Laurence Olivier based on the Daphne Du Maurier novel. The hosts will talk about gothic horror and the amazing acting that goes on in this film. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
Continuing our Hitchcock month, this week the hosts cover 1941's "Suspicion" starring Joan Fontaine and Cary Grant. The hosts discuss the film, the novel, and Michele's huge crush on Cary Grant. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
Our Hitchcock month begins with a classic story, 1951's "Strangers on a Train," starring Farley Granger and Robert Walker. The hosts have some great love for this story and the way Hitchcock builds the tension. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
It's spooky month and this month we are covering Alfred Hitchcock movies. To give some context on the censorship of the time, Kia presents a primer on the Hayes Code. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week we cover a movie new to both hosts 2017's Home Again starring Reese Witherspoon, Michael Sheen, and Candace Bergen. The hosts are happily surprised and hope you will be too! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
Buckle up, listeners. This week the hosts cover 2008's "Made of Honor" starring Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan. There are feelings had and few of them are wonderful. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week, the hosts are covering a modern rom-com classic 2008's "27 Dresses." The hosts have some mixed feelings on this one. And they both have the same question about the ending. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week, the hosts go back 20 years to revisit an old favorite, 2001's "Serendipity" starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. How has this movie faired over the years? Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Back to our usual shenanigans this week, we are covering a more typical rom-com. This week we discuss 2012's "This Means War" starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, and Tom Hardy. There are some genuinely great comedic moments in this colored with some problematic dating behavior. But the bromance! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
To close out the month, we are covering a classic musical. Some might even say the most quintessential musical, 1952's "Singin' in the Rain" starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Conner. This is a great musical full of amazing numbers. But perhaps one number that doesn't quite fit...according to our hosts at least. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
To continue our musicals month, this week we watch another adaptation of a Broadway show that started life as a movie, 2007's "Hairspray" starring Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, and Queen Latifah. There is so much right with this movie...as well as a bit of weirdness. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week for musicals month, the hosts are discussing Mel Brooks' 2005 film "The Producers," starring Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, and Uma Thurman. This is a Mel Brooks film so laughs are had and satire is a given. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
