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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 #086 – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

1998 - A girl tracks down her widowed dad's college best friend, believe they're meant to be together. But the woman is already engaged to another man. Ratings: Ashley - 2.5/5 Justine - 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 Our website is thecutaways.com and you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments,...

Mar 08, 20171 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 86

Episode #085 – How Stella Got Her Groove Back

1998 - Stella, a stressed-out single mother and stock broker, gets a new lease on life when she takes a much-needed vacation to Jamaica and strikes up a steamy romance with a handsome younger man. Ratings: Ashley - 3.5/5 Justine - 3.25/5 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 Our website is thecutaways.com and you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram...

Mar 01, 20171 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Episode #084 – Can’t Hardly Wait

1998 - At a wild party, newly minted high school graduates celebrate and ponder the future -- including love-struck dork Preston Meyers, who tries to work up the courage to act on his feelings for beautiful prom queen Amanda Beckett. Ratings: Justine - 3/5 Cara - 3/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. Ashley is out this week but honorary Cutaway, Cara Rouse, steps in! Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast at patreon.com/cuta...

Feb 25, 201758 minSeason 2Ep. 84

Episode #083 – Show Me Love

1998 - Elin (Alexandra Dahlstrom) and Agnes (Rebecka Liljeberg) are social opposites. While Elin is gorgeous, lively and wildly popular at school, Agnes is sullen, lonely and rejected as a nerdy lesbian. But when Agnes develops a crush on Elin, the exploration of love between them alleviates Elin's perpetual boredom. This Swedish award-winner reflects the joy and pain of relationships, the insecurity of youth and the courage it takes to be different. Ratings: Justine - 3.5/5 Cara - 2.75/5 The Cu...

Feb 15, 20171 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Episode #082 – There’s Something About Mary

1998 - The Farrelly brothers nail the laughs in this hugely popular comedy about a hugely popular girl. Mary is the ideal girlfriend of every guy she meets, especially frustrated high school suitor Ted ... but he's got plenty of competition. Ratings: Ashley - .5/5 Justine - 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 Our website is thecutaways.com and you can fi...

Feb 08, 201756 minSeason 2Ep. 82

Episode #081 – You’ve Got Mail

1998 - In this valentine to modern romance, book superstore magnate Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet -- both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business. Director Nora Ephron's Golden Globe-nominated romantic comedy puts romance on the ropes -- and forces two people to make tough decisions about life, love and livelihood. Ratings: Ashley - 4.75/5 Justine - 5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McK...

Feb 04, 20171 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Episode #080 – Sliding Doors

1998 - Two different universes unfold in this fantasy about alternate realities, the reliability of subway schedules and fate's role in shaping lives. Ratings: Ashley - 1.5/5 Justine - 2/5 Erin - 2.75/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined this week by special guest, Erin Fitzgerald! 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 @cuta...

Jan 25, 20171 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 80

Episode #079 – Cousin Bette

1998 - In this satire, a spinster cousin steps in to help take care of her family, which is rapidly losing its fortune due to the spending habits of the son. Ratings: Ashley - 1/5 Justine - 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...

Jan 18, 20171 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Episode #078 – Shakespeare in Love

1998 - Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall in love. Ratings: Ashley - 2.5/5 Justine - 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 on iT...

Jan 11, 201758 minSeason 2Ep. 78

Episode #077 – Practical Magic

1998 - In director Griffin Dunne's romantic comedy, sisters Sally and Gillian are modern-day witches whose love lives are complicated by an unusual curse. Ratings: Ashley - 4/5 Justine - 4.5/5 Drew - 3.75/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. This week 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 Instagram as @c...

Jan 08, 20171 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Episode #076 – The Wedding Singer

1998 - After his fiancee leaves him at the altar, wedding band front man Robbie befriends reception-hall waitress Julia, who enlists him to help plan her wedding. Romantic sparks fly as the two spend time together in this love letter to the 1980s. Ratings: Ashley - 3/5 Justine - 3.5/5 Sam - 3.75/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. This week they are joined by special guest Sam McKinney! Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Support the Cutaways Podcast...

Jan 04, 20171 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Episode #075 – Ever After

1998 - Orphaned as a child, Danielle is treated like a servant by her wicked stepmother and two stepsisters. When Danielle stumbles onto Prince Henry, who's fleeing an arranged marriage, the two inspire each other to resolve their respective troubles. Ashley’s rating - 4.75/5 Justine’s rating - 4/5 Becky’s rating - 4.5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. This week they are joined by special guest Becky Porter! Music by Jimmy Natividad. Like this podcast? Become a Patron! Supp...

Dec 25, 20161 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 75

Episode #074 – Life is Beautiful

1997 - A Jewish Italian waiter named Guido is sent to a Nazi concentration camp, along with his wife and their young son. Refusing to give up hope, Guido tries to protect his son's innocence by pretending that their imprisonment is an elaborate game. Ashley’s rating - 5/5 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,...

Dec 18, 20161 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Episode #073 – As Good as It Gets

1997 - Chronic grouch and acerbic author Melvin Udall lives in an obsessive-compulsive fog, rigidly following his daily routine -- till he's reluctantly drawn into the lives of stressed-out single mom Carol Connelly, gay neighbor Simon Bishop and his dog. 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 Twitt...

Dec 10, 201654 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Episode #072 – Grosse Pointe Blank

1997 - A freelance assassin faces a crisis of conscience as he heads home for his high school reunion and tries to sort out feelings for a former sweetheart. Ashley’s rating - 2/5 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 t...

Dec 04, 201653 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Episode #071 – Diva

1981 - When 18-year-old Jules secretly tapes the concert of a superstar diva who refuses to be recorded, he accidentally winds up with another tape that identifies a top mobster involved in an international sex and drug ring. Suddenly, Jules is being chased through the streets of Paris by blackmailers, hit men and the police. Action, arias and assassins all collide in this romantic thriller directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix. Ashley’s rating - 3.5/5 Justine’s rating - 3.5/5 Judy’s rating - 4.5/5 T...

Nov 24, 20161 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 71

Episode #070 – A Life Less Ordinary

1997 - Determined to live "a life less ordinary," Robert, a down-and-out janitor, kidnaps narcissistic heiress Celine in hopes of pulling in a big ransom. Ashley’s rating - 1.5/5 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 Our website is thecutaways.com and you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us...

Nov 16, 20161 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Episode #069 – Father of the Bride

1991 - In this charming update of the much-loved Hollywood classic, Steve Martin turns in a winning performance as George Banks, the befuddled father who has a hard time letting go of his daughter when she unexpectedly announces her plans to wed. Ashley’s rating - 3.5/5 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 Twitter, Fa...

Nov 09, 201653 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Episode #068 – My Best Friend’s Wedding

1997 - When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding. 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 Ins...

Nov 02, 201655 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Episode #067 – Working Girl

1988 - Tess McGill, an ambitious secretary at a brokerage firm, discovers that her boss has stolen her idea for saving a client. 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 on iTunes, Stitcher, ...

Oct 26, 20161 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Episode #066 – Chasing Amy

1997 - Comic book artist Holden meets the perfect woman, only to learn that she's a lesbian. But that doesn't stop him from falling in love with her. Ashley’s rating - 3/5 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 on...

Oct 19, 20161 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Episode #065 – Modern Romance

1981 - A hopelessly neurotic film editor tries to overcome his jealous tendencies by alternately breaking up and reconciling with a very patient girlfriend. Ashley’s rating - 0/5 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, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe ...

Oct 12, 20161 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Episode #064 – Jerry Maguire

1996 - After years of successfully navigating the shark-infested waters of sports management, Jerry Maguire experiences a crisis of conscience and leaves his high-powered job behind, with only one loyal football client and a starry-eyed co-worker in tow. Ashley’s rating - 2/5 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 Twitt...

Oct 05, 20161 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Episode #063 – Hello, Dolly!

1969 - Composer Jerry Herman's Tony-winning musical lands on the big screen in an outsize production featuring Barbra Streisand as matchmaker Dolly Levi. Ashley’s rating - 4/5 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 subscribe to...

Sep 28, 20161 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Episode #062 – Emma

1996 - This adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about misguided matchmaking takes a comic look at the romantic meddling of Emma Woodhouse. Emma spends her time arranging friends' romances, never noticing that her own true love is right beneath her nose. Ashley’s rating - 3/5 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,...

Sep 21, 201654 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Episode #061 – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

1953 - A blond showgirl is unknowingly tracked by an investigator hired by her fiancé's father. But the detective only has eyes for her brunette friend. 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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe to us...

Sep 14, 201644 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Episode #060 – While You Were Sleeping

1995 - Sandra Bullock plays a transit worker who pulls a commuter off the tracks after he's mugged. While he's comatose, his family wrongly assumes she's his fiancee and she doesn't correct them ... and then she falls for his brother. 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 Twitter, Facebook, and In...

Sep 07, 20161 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Episode #059 – Clueless

1995 - Meddlesome Beverly Hills high school student Cher gets more than she bargained for when she gives a fashion-challenged student a makeover. Ashley’s rating - 5/5 Justine’s rating - 5/5 Kelsey’s rating - 5/5 The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined by special guests this week- Ashley’s bridal party! 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 I...

Aug 31, 201657 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Episode #058 – It Could Happen to You

1994 - In this charming romantic comedy based on a true story, a coffee-shop waitress gets a life-changing tip when a beat cop comes up short on pocket change and promises her half of his potential winnings from a lottery ticket. Ashley’s rating - 4/5 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 Insta...

Aug 24, 20161 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Episode #057 – Reality Bites

1994 - In this irreverent romantic comedy, a small circle of Gen-X friends suffering from post-collegiate blues must confront the hard truth about life, love and the pursuit of gainful employment as they struggle to map out their futures. Ashley’s rating - 2.5/5 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, ...

Aug 17, 20161 hr 39 minSeason 2Ep. 57
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