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The Cutaways Podcast

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Join vivacious film editors Ashley and Justine as they dissect romantic comedies through the ages. Snuggle up in your sleeping bag with these two as they throw a slumber party for your ears from their blanket fort every other Wednesday!
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Episode #056 – Four Weddings and a Funeral

1994 - At various social gatherings, Charles (Hugh Grant), a commitment-phobic Brit, tries to reconnect with Carrie (Andie MacDowell), a beautiful, alluring American who's about to make a seemingly terrible mistake by marrying a wealthy, boring man (Corin Redgrave). Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah, James Fleet and Simon Callow co-star in this light hearted comedy about love, friendship and fate. But, as the title suggests, there's a tragedy in the mix. Ashley’s rating - 2.5/5 Justine’s rating ...

Aug 10, 20161 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Episode #055 – Andaz Apna Apna

1994 - Broke and with no concrete plans for the future, two young men discover that a stunning heiress lives nearby and try to charm her into marriage. Ashley’s rating - 2/5 Justine’s rating - 2/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe to us ...

Aug 03, 20161 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Episode #054 – My Father The Hero

1994 - In this genial comedy, a 14-year-old girl vacationing in the Caribbean pretends that her father is her older lover to impress a would-be young suitor. Ashley’s rating - 0.2/5 Justine’s rating - 0.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscr...

Jul 27, 201655 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Episode #053 – So I Married an Axe Murderer

1993 - Charlie (Mike Myers), an avant-garde poet, proposes to a sweet-natured meat butcher named Harriet (Nancy Travis). But his best friend (Anthony LaPaglia) keeps pointing out the shocking similarities between the bride-to-be and an infamous murderer-at-large. What do you do when you suspect that the woman you plan to marry is a killer -- and that you could be her next victim? Myers also stars as Charlie's scene-stealing Scottish father, Stuart. Ashley’s rating - 3/5 Justine’s rating - 3/5 Th...

Jul 26, 201659 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Episode #052 – Sleepless in Seattle

1993 - Fate and a tenacious 8-year-old boy conspire to unite lovelorn widower Sam Baldwin and unhappily engaged journalist Annie Reed in this Oscar-nominated romantic comedy inspired by the 1957 classic An Affair to Remember. Ashley’s rating - 4.75/5 Justine’s rating - 4.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instag...

Jul 13, 20161 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Episode #051 – Groundhog Day

1993 - Sent to cover the annual appearance of world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, a self-centered TV weatherman unleashes his bitterness -- and soon realizes he's doomed to repeat Groundhog Day until he learns that his actions can affect the outcome. Ashley’s rating - 4/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twi...

Jul 06, 20161 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Episode #050 – Only the Lonely

1991 - A lonely police officer's overbearing mother tires to sabotage his budding relationship with a soft-spoken woman who works at a funeral home. Ashley’s rating - 2/5 Justine’s rating - 1.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe to us o...

Jun 29, 20161 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Episode #049 – Pretty Woman

1990 - When millionaire wheeler-dealer Edward enters into a business contract with Hollywood hooker Vivian, he loses his heart in the bargain in this charming romantic comedy. Can the poor prostitute and the rich capitalist live happily ever after? Ashley’s rating - 4.5/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 Garry’s rating - a solid Mork and Mindy The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron and they are joined by special guest Matt Porter as Garry Marshall! Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast...

Jun 22, 201657 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Episode #048 – When Harry Met Sally

1989 - Nora Ephron's episodic screenplay introduces womanizing, neurotic Harry and ambitious, equally neurotic Sally as chums who resist sexual attraction to maintain their friendship, a relationship that's always teetering on the brink of love. Ashley’s rating - 5/5 Justine’s rating - 5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Faceb...

Jun 15, 20161 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Episode #047 – Say Anything

1989 - A budding romance between noble underachiever Lloyd and beautiful high school valedictorian Diane is threatened when Diane's father has a few things to say about the relationship and his expectations for Diane's future. Ashley’s rating - 3/5 Justine’s rating - 2.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagra...

Jun 08, 20161 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Episode #046 – Coming to America

1988 - Discontented with his pampered life, an African prince heads to America to find someone who will fall for him, not his riches. Joined by his trusty sidekick, the prince plunges into a job at a fast-food chain -- and romance with the boss's daughter. Ashley’s rating - 2.5/5 Justine’s rating - 3/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on T...

Jun 01, 201654 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode #045 – Moonstruck

1987 - In this slice-of-life comedy about the Italian American residents of a Brooklyn neighborhood, an independent-minded widow falls in love with a one-handed misfit baker, much to the chagrin of her betrothed. Ashley - 4/5 Justine 4/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave u...

May 25, 201655 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Episode #044 – Sixteen Candles

1984 - Samantha's sixteenth birthday should be memorable, but her family is so preoccupied with her older sister's wedding that they completely forget her big day. Meanwhile, Sam tries to catch her crush's eye. Ashley’s rating - 1/5 Justine’s rating - 2.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspo...

May 18, 20161 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Episode #043 – Roxanne

1987 - Fearless small-town firefighter C.D. Bales is seriously smitten with beautiful stargazer Roxanne Kowalski but is self-conscious about his exceedingly long nose in this contemporary take on "Cyrano de Bergerac." So he takes advantage of the fact that the fair maiden has also captured the fancy of C.D.'s handsome but tongue-tied chum Chris and woos her vicariously through his handsome rival. Ashley’s rating - 4/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. M...

May 11, 201657 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Episode #042 – Can’t Buy Me Love

1987 - Tired of being an outcast, a nerdy teen offers his life savings of $1,000 to the most popular girl in school in exchange for dating him for a month. Ashley’s rating - 2.75/5 Justine’s rating - 2.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscri...

May 04, 20161 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode #041 – The Princess Bride

1987 - Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather (Peter Falk) to his ill grandson (Fred Savage). Falk's character assures a romance-weary Savage that the book has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Ashley’s rating - 5/5 Justine’s rating - 5/5 Evelyn’s rating - 5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Th...

Apr 27, 201650 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Episode #040 – The Money Pit

1986 - A man and his yuppie girlfriend set out to renovate their dream house, only to be plagued by a shady contractors and the house’s crumbling structure Ashley’s rating - 3.5/5 Justine’s rating - 3.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscrib...

Apr 20, 20161 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Episode #039 – Pretty in Pink

1986 - Working-class misfit Andie thinks her dreams have come true when rich, popular Blane asks her to prom in this coming-of-age classic from John Hughes. Meanwhile, Andie's best friend Duckie pines for her. Ashley’s rating - 3.5/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 Sam’s rating - 2.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined by special guest, Sam McKinney. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcas...

Apr 13, 20161 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode #038 – Splash

1984 - In Ron Howard's first directorial hit, Tom Hanks stars as workaholic Allen Bauer, who's convinced he can't fall in love until he's rescued from a boating accident by the woman of his dreams -- a mermaid named Madison (Daryl Hannah). But if the world discovers Madison's secret, it will be sink or swim for the duo. Eugene Levy and John Candy co-star. Ashley’s rating - 4/5 Justine’s rating - 3.5/5 Becky’s rating - 2.75/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined b...

Apr 06, 201655 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode #037 – Behind the Yellow Line

1984 - Monica, who's having an affair with her married boss, falls for a civil servant, unaware that he has another -- very determined -- admirer. Ashley’s rating - 1/5 Justine’s rating - 2/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe to us on iT...

Mar 30, 201659 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode #036 – Author! Author!

1982 - Before playwright Ivan Travalian can attend to his flailing career, he must deal with the unraveling threads of his personal life. Ashley’s rating - 1/5 Justine’s rating - 1/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Sti...

Mar 23, 201637 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Episode #035 – Manhattan

1979 - In this insightful slice of life, television writer Isaac Davis -- who's in the throes of a midlife crisis -- finds himself torn between an adoring high schooler and his best friend's high-maintenance mistress. Ashley’s rating - 1.5/5 Justine’s rating - 1/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cut...

Mar 16, 201652 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode #034 – Annie Hall

1977 - Winner of four Oscars -- including Best Picture and Best Actress -- director Woody Allen's iconic romantic comedy charts the relationship between neurotic writer Alvy Singer and quirky aspiring singer Annie Hall. Ashley’s rating - 3/5 Justine’s rating - 2/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cut...

Mar 09, 20161 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode #033 – Harold and Maude

1971 - Hounded by his mother to get out and date, death-obsessed teen Harold would rather attend funerals. But when he meets the feisty Maude, a geriatric widow who's high on life, they form a bond that turns into an unconventional romance. Ashley’s rating - 4.5/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook...

Mar 02, 20161 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode #032 – Funny Girl

1968 - Director William Wyler's classic musical tells the story of legendary Ziegfeld Follies comedienne Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand, in an Oscar-winning role), an unconventional beauty who grew up in the Jewish slums of New York dreaming of stardom. When Brice finally becomes the toast of Broadway, the resentful reaction of her husband (Omar Sharif) threatens to destroy their marriage. The film received eight Oscar nominations. Note: This version includes musical interludes. Ashley’s rating -...

Feb 24, 20161 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode #029 – Grease

1978 - John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John star in this hit musical comedy about a greaser and the good girl he falls for -- much to his friends' chagrin. Ashley’s rating - 3.5/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 Sam’s rating - 3.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined by special guest Sam McKinney. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram a...

Feb 23, 20161 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode #031 – How to Steal a Million

1966 - Trouble ensues when a noted art collector and forger decides to loan his prized Cellini "Venus" -- the forged version, that is -- to a museum. Ashley’s rating - 3.5/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe to us ...

Feb 17, 201654 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode #030 – Grease 2

1982 - Smitten with the leader of Rydell High's sexy Pink Ladies, the nerdy new British kid transforms himself to become the object of her affection. Ashley’s rating - 2/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 Alex’s rating - 2/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined by special guest Alex Coffey. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutaway...

Feb 10, 20161 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode #028 – Bedazzled

1967 - Hoping to win over his secret crush, a shy cook sells his soul in exchange for seven wishes, but the crafty devil continually twists his desires. Ashley’s rating - 4/5 Justine’s rating - 3/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe to us...

Jan 29, 201659 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode #027 – The Graduate

1967 - Dustin Hoffman turns in a landmark performance as a naive college graduate who is seduced by a middle-aged neighbor in this Oscar-winning classic. Ashley’s rating - 4.5/5 Justine’s rating - 5/5 Drew’s rating - 4.25/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined by special guest Andrew Parrotte. Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cutawayspodcast You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagra...

Jan 18, 20161 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 27
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