Jenna is joined by extra special book club podcast hosts Adaeze Nwoko and Taiwo Sokan of Textual Deviants (@textualdeviants) to talk about a movie based on a book none of them have read, Donnie Brasco! They talk the mafia, Al Pacino's many good performances, and Anne Heche on Dancing with the Stars. Did you know Anne Heche was in this movie? She yells a lot. So does Johnny. Organizations mentioned in this podcast: Textual Deviants: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ha6lA0O0Srls0dGFeu7Ei?si...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Jenna is joined by actor, singer, improviser, and jack of all trades Langston Darby (@langstondarby) for a very special pre-election episode. Today, they're discussing Funny or Die's 2016 sketch Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal. They talk cult of personalities, poop jokes, and why we should never be fans of our politicians. Filmed over 4 days, this extended sketch takes the form of a supposed film adaptation of the hit book The Art of the Deal, directed, written by, and "starring" the T-man. D...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In a very special co-pod experience, Jenna is joined by Garrett Smith (@filmadelphia) and Dan Scully (@danscully) of I Like To Movie Movie (@ilike2movie) for Dead Man! They unpack Jim Jarmusch's sleepy 1995 film and celebrate Nobody as the hilarious hero he is. They discuss neo-noir westerns, Depp's simplicity, and Jenna gets a package delivered in the middle of the podcast. Organizations mentioned in this podcast: I Like to Movie Movie: https://ilike2movie.libsyn.com/ Garrett's social media: @f...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Jenna is joined by Philadelphia Artist Collective Artistic Director, performer, writer, and director Dan Hodge to talk about the movie where Amber Heard and Johnny Depp met... The Rum Diary! They discuss how things can become toothless as they make the transition from book to film, Hunter S. Thompson's legacy, and Jenna laments the absence of Benicio del Toro. This movie proves that, while dedicating a film to a friend is a nice gesture, it's maybe not entertaining. Organizations Mentioned in th...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jenna is joined by the multi-hyphenated talent powerhouse that is Ang Bey (@theangbee) to talk about the very confused Dark Shadows! They try to figure out if there is any connective tissue between the show in the 70's and this Tim Burton take, but have a hard time finding merit in this film. They discuss Depp's ugly wig, the truck loads of clown white that propel this movie, and it is ONCE AGAIN discovered that Tim Burton doesn't know any people who aren't the color of a sheet of paper. Organiz...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Jenna is joined by circus artist and pizza youtuber, Terry Brennan (@terrencembrennan) to talk about the Hughes Brother's 2001 opus From Hell! They discuss the jump from graphic novel to film, the many terms used to describe ladies of the night, and the first recorded incident of Johnny Depp's vaguely British accent. Terry fell asleep during the movie at one point and Jenna can't remember what happened when he fell asleep, but Bilbo Baggins AND Hagrid are in this movie, so you know it was filmed...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Jenna is joined by Hot Property co-host, Stephen Richards(follow his dog on instagram @ bb8_thecorgi ) as he attempts to defend everybody's least favorite entry in the Pirate's franchise... Dead Men Tell No Tales! They discuss the lore of Jack Sparrow and his compass, Barbossa's hero arch, and the wet blankets that are Carina Smythe and Henry Turner. Steven has a tough time defending his thesis statement and they explore how this movie is an allegory for Depp's own troubles. Organizations mentio...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Jenna is joined by actor, director, and Canadian, Charlotte Northeast (@northeast007) to talk about that rightfully forgotten 80's sex comedy, Private Resort! Yes, Depp's second feature film. Rob Morrow's film debut. A film so stupid, they vowed to destroy every copy ever made. Thanks to the power of digital media, they will never succeed! Be assured, this movie is a stinker. They discuss karate grandmas, boobies, Depp's butt, and ask the big question... what kind of private resort is this? Orga...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Jenna is joined by host, comedian, and #1 news article reader R. Eric Thomas (@oureric) to discuss Kenneth Braughan's flex on that ol' Agatha Christie chestnut Murder on the Orient Express! Eric reintroduces Jenna to the word "flibbertigibbet" and they question the engineering (and ethics) required to squeeze more than one person into a single train sleeping quarters. They celebrate Leslie Odom Jr., Josh Gad, and Michelle Pfieffer's agents, question Olivia Colman's agent, and think deeply about ...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Jenna is joined by actor, creative, steering committee member of Black Theatre Alliance of Philadelphia, and badass artistic director of Revolution Shakespeare, Tai Verley (@lapetiteroi). Jenna and Tai talk Roman Polanski's very strange, hyper hilarious, film The Ninth Gate . Tai saw this movie when she was 16, which is too young to see this movie. Both Tai and Jenna only remembered the "lady in the wheelchair", but they discuss separating art from artist, Depp's smoking habit, and how unintenti...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Jenna is joined by singer, actor, and superstar Camille Young (@cahppymeal) to go back to where it all started.... down on (21) Jump Street! Camille watched most of the 80's classic 21 Jump Street. Jenna was a slacker and only got through the middle of season 2, so Camille caught her up. Camille's mom asserts this is "Johnny Depp at his best." Camille and Jenna kind of agree? They determine 21 Jump Street is Degrassi meets Law and Order , the movie is just not their style, and they just don't ma...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Jenna is joined by marketing manager and producer of Theatre Contra, Bryant Edwards to talk Secret Window! The movie I always type up as Secret Garden. They aren't the same! But also kind of the same? They discuss 2004 movie twists, Johnny Depp's luscious hair, and comfy robes. They also discuss how meh this movie is, David Koepp's uneven filmography, and Bryant's a big fan of the insurance lady who appears in one scene. Organizations mentioned in this episode: The Okra Project: https://www.theo...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Jenna is joined by actor, photographer, and host of the podcast Movie Movie Film Film, Terrill Braswell (@zzzmooch) to talk the 1999 Tim Burton classic, Sleepy Hollow ! They discuss the intersection between science and the supernatural, Terrill's love of Christina Ricci, and the women of Sleepy Hollow. They explore how this feels like a PG-13 film, Miranda Witcherson, and the intersection between Jason Vorheese and the Headless Horseman. But the real question remains: Does Tim Burton know any bl...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Jenna is joined by the supremely talented, Broadway bound, Pocket Universe Artistic Director, Alyssa May Gold (@heylyssamay)!! Jenna and Alyssa talk about how much they love Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and how Jack Sparrow inspired them to chase roles that aren't damsels in distress. Alyssa tracks Elizabeth Swann's hair over the course of the film, they celebrate how good Jack Sparrow's wordless introduction is, and they root for a world where Zoe Saldana gets her own ...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Jenna is joined by poet, arts administrator, and star, Mariah Ghant (@emgeewillikers)! They talk Heath Ledger's legacy and the weirdness that is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. They investigate Terry Gilliam's obsession with perfect femininity, the beauty of this film's art direction, and how Tom Waits is actually probably the Devil. In a good way! While not considered a "Johnny Depp film", we talk Johnny's 10 minute contribution to this film and the gift of life Depp (as well as Jude Law a...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Jenna is joined by sketch comedian and grad school applicant, Jacquie Baker ( jacquiebaker.com/ ) to talk Benny and Joon! They discuss 90's trends, dancing bread, and who gets to speak for people deemed "mentally unfit" by their own caregivers. A new rating scale is created, the "Greasy Fingers", inspired by Guy Fieri and the culinary innovation on display in this film. Organizations mentioned in this podcast: The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/ Anna Crusis Women's Choir: https://w...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Jenna is joined by Philly actor, writer, artist, and storyteller Hank Curry (@hankcurryactor) to talk *a lot* about Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas! They discuss the brilliance of Benicio del Toro, why Jenna loves Las Vegas, clowns in cinema, and the death of the American dream. Hank had never seen the movie before and watch it TWICE to get in the DVD commentary. Jenna had that Ralph Steadman poster everybody had in college (you know the one) on her wall for years. Organizations mentioned in this...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Jenna is joined by Theatre Philadelphia's programs assistant, playwright, hard worker, and lovely human being, James Haro (@jamdanharo)! They discuss the sweet, sweet, very sweet movie Chocolat . Jenna dishes on how it's actually kinda nice to see a diabetic in a film just living their life and James discovers just how much plot is in this seemingly simple movie. They talk about how early 2000 films were filled with sssseeeeexxxxx, about how you should wear a damn mask and how Juliette Binoche i...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Jenna is joined by college friend, devising artist, and My Gay Agenda podcast co-host, CJ Higgins ( https://cjhigginstheatre.com ) to talk about Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. They talk about how Tim Burton doesn't know any people of color, how it feels to be deemed "experts" on the 2019 Cats movie and Johnny Depp, and actually get into some hot takes about binary thinking and why Mr. Depp and Amber Heard suck. Organizations Mentioned in this episode: The Okra Project : https://www.theokraproject.co...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Jenna is joined by Philadelphia and New York critic, Cameron Kelsall (@CameronPKelsall on twitter) ! Shifting gears a little bit, they talk about a lesser known Depp title... Sally Potter's The Man Who Cried . They discuss slow motion hair flips, art house sensuality, Christina Ricci's eyes, and the movie's star: a majestic white horse. Because of this film, this is now a Cate Blanchett podcast. Organizations Mentioned: Marsha P. Johnson Institute : https://marshap.org/ Broad Street Ministry : h...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jenna is joined by the talented singer, actor, and Elm Street scholar Carlos Castillo (Instagram: @cemanuelcastillo)! They deep dive into the iconic Nightmare and (almost) all of the sequels, since Jenna has only seen the first two. A celebration of crop tops, Heather Langenkamp, and a bed full of blood. Johnny Depp's first film role. It's wild to see "Introducing... Johnny Depp" in the credits. There is a hiccup at the 52 minute mark, so apologizes in advance. I'm new in town. Organizations men...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jenna is joined by college friend and resident Edward D. Wood Jr. fan Dane Eissler ( www.daneeissler.com ) to talk Ed Wood! They discuss the beautiful Bunny Beckinridge, Tim Burton's muses, and how earnest (and queer!) this black and (pretty decidedly) white, movie is. Organizations Discussed: Marsha P. Johnson Institute https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/ODQ0NjY= Broad Street Ministry https://www.broadstreetministry.org/ Dane's Art Instagram: @Eisslerart...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Jenna is joined by Meg Williams to talk about Cry Baby! Meg gives credit where credit is due and agrees this movie was responsible for all sorts of naughty thoughts at the AMC Marlton 8. They celebrate Mink Stole, Jenna discusses the true murder that inspired the film, and they swoon over Johnny Depp's single tear and Traci Lords in all of her beautiful glory. In this time of civil revolution, I would be remiss to mention that this podcast does not stand for those who hate others. The world is c...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jenna is joined by Donovan Lockett (www.donovanlockett.com) to talk to Edward Scissorhands! Jenna keeps saying Edward Scissorhands was made in 1999. It was not. It was made 1990. 10 minutes in, Jenna has an audio malfunction while Donovan is doing a plot description, but then Jenna fixes it and we're off. Jenna and Donovan celebrate Joyce, the neighbor, and the Frankenstein/Pinocchio allegories in a movie about a very pale man doing very pale things in a very white town. In this time of civil re...
Jun 07, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jenna is joined by Philadelphia actor, musician, Sondeheim fan, and friend (of the show) Alex Bechtel ! (www.alexbechtel.com) Alex and Jenna talk about how great Alan Rickman is and how much Sweeney Todd (the musical) ignited their love of the macabre and alternative musical theatre. They explore why everybody in this movie is whispering and have big pronunciation questions that make them apologize to their acting teachers. Jenna can't stop talking about the Pretty Women sequence because it's th...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Jenna is joined by Katherine Perry (www.katherineperry.net), Philadelphia personality and friend, to talk about What's Eating Gilbert Grape?. They discuss Gilbert's changing hair color, the beauty and tragedy of Momma, and Juliette Lewis' bucket hat.
May 15, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jenna is joined by the only other person she's spent a significant amount of time with in Quarantine, Dan Scully of Cinema76.com and the I Like to Movie Movie Podcast ! One of their Quarantine projects was to watch all of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, which sounded like a chore at first, but was actual way more delightful than either of them anticipated! They discuss Dead Man's Chest and At World's End while drinking hard seltzers and beer. New format! Jenna will be having guests on to ta...
May 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Jenna talks about Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and gives a very bad synopsis. Shares small snippets of dialogue from the POTC fan fic, "Steamy Sexy Caribbean Summer" written by "Me", whoever me is, because it isn't Jenna. A mini-solo episode. A test of sorts. @lessthanamuffin jennakuerzi.com
May 10, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
