How Could You?!

It's an all out Daulton fight ya'll!! Daulton v. Daulton. Kicks v. Kicks. Double Deuce versus Road House? In a first for our podcast we are filling a How Could You? and covering its remake on the same episode. Born out of curiosity and a weekend away at the beach, we finall sat down to watch the crazy for Swayze classic and decided to follow it up and see how Gyllenhal fills the Tai-Chi shoes of the OG. Did we love the original? Did we loathe the remake? You'll have to tune into find out in our first ever original and remake Double Deuce episode.

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Or whatever day you are listening to this episode we are taking it back to the late 90s and the WWE nee WWF. In a candid, raw, and unflattering documentary we witness the circus of pro-wrestling from the corporate to indie realm. Bodies are bloodied, and dreams are shattered, so it got us wondering: How could you like pro-wrestling?! Join us as we turn back the clock, fire up the VHS player, and hear from Mick Foley, Mankind, and many more in BEYOND THE MAT.

We are continuing our celebration of what can be argued as the greatest year of cinema ever with dreamy and teeny comedy 10 Things I Hate About You. We recite poems, have a Heath Ledger lovefest, and praise the feminist icon Kat Straford. And we had to have on our third mic Anthony Desanctis, programming manager for Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas and devoted fan of this film from the age of 9. There's something special about 99 and something tough about our how could you this week where we ask: HOW COULD YOU NOT THINK THIS IS THE BEST TEEN MOVIE OF the 90s?!

Who won? Who lost? And what happened with that Best Picture announcement? It seems like a night ruled by Bella Baxter and J. Robert Oppenheimer, strange golden bedfellows. Ken rocked it. Da'Vine made us all cry. And the Oppenhomies ruled supreme. Join us with our favorite Oscar companions Director, Writer Jesse Kalavoda and Producer Jessice Kalavoda as we break down the event that was the 96th Academy Awards.

It's the most golden time of the year and we cannot do it without our third mic Anthony Desanctis! That's right, it's Oscars 2024! Will the Oppenhomies see Oscar glory for Nolan? Will Barbie be Kenough to the Academy? Is this the strongest Best Picture race in recent years? Who is to say? Us, of course! Join us as we lay out our predictions in all of the major categories in an energetic, at times contentious, film filled conversation about the 96th Academy Awards!

Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of pure admiration...for the beloved classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Dreamy production design, catchy tunes and the indomitable Gene Wilder combine to make this a much loved and often shown film. The story of its production is as rich as a Wonka bar and what it means to so many people is as glittering as a golden ticket. But why is this deeply adored film often neglected from being named as one of the best films of the 1970s. Hop on the boat and head into the tunnel with us as we celebrate and dissect: how could Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory not be one of the best films of the 1970s?

The first rule of podcast is...you talk about movies made in 1999. Okay, maybe it isn't the first rule, but all throughout this year we are looking back at the movies that made 1999 one of the best films ever. For our first entry, we are covering David Fincher's chaotic Fight Club. A film that is quotable, iconic, and without a doubt influential. Join us as we break down the core scenes, the charismatic cast, and the pure unadulterated cult like devotion for this film.

It's Ryan's birthday and it means a no veto episode is in the works. For this year Ryan is celebrating Zach Braff's Garden State in its 20th anniversary. It's a movie that was a Sundance darling, critically acclaimed and a boost for sales of The Shins albums. It's beloved by the How Could You?! Podcast, but this film went from much marveled to much maligned. In an emotionally honest episode we seek to answer the question How Could You not love Garden State?

We're back friends! And we are taking sometime to look back at the films of 2023 and to look forward to all that we have in store for 2024. Join us as we tease out how this podcast will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the films of 1999 (often considered one of cinema's greatest years) and new partnerships we are entering with ArtsQuest and Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas. 1999: A Tribute to One of Cinema's Greatest Years First Saturday Horror Series

Lauren and Ryan, what's your favorite podcast? We hope this one, and we hope you love this 20th anniversary holly jolly celebration of beloved classic Elf. With a production history as storied as toy production at the North Pole, and box office returns full of tinsel, this is a holiday favorite that went through the seven layers of the candy cane forrest, the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and the Lincoln Tunnel. Join us we close out the year with Will Ferrell's joy, James Caan playing this as serious as a meeting of the families, and direction by Jon Favreau that captures the essence of the Christmas season.

Shankweiler's Drive-In in Orefield, PA has the distinction of being America's oldest drive-in movie theater, and we had the honor of sitting down with owners Matt and Lauren who purchased the drive-in just last year. We get to hear about what led them to purchase Shankweiler's, what it's like to show movies in Arctic temperatures, the discovery of their side kick Funnel Cake, and so much more. From the origins of the mobile cinema, Moving Picture Cinema, to attending the National Theater Owners Convention we bring you this Hollywood story set under the stars this week. Make sure to follow all of the amazing things Matt and Lauren are up to on Instagram @shankweilers Check out their website too for upcoming features https://www.shankweilers.com

We promised it would be weird and it is. We are dipping our turkey legs into the murky gravy of a Hallmark Thanksgiving movie: The Thanksgiving House. Join us as we watch Mary Ross inherit a home and a love interest in Plymouth historian Everett Mather, a man obsessively trying to prove the site of the first Thanksgiving. Will they learn to put personal interests aside in favor of love? Will they be thwarted by bad boyfriends and town gossips? Will Lauren and Ryan find the line of mockery and love of this movie? You have to tune in to find out.

Call him Dash Daring, Call him Chuck Francisco, just don't call him late to the movies. In our latest episode we sit down with the satiny voice of Colonial Theatre's repertory programming. From love of horror to love of swing dancing to love of The Blob, we cover a lot of ground in this episode and every bit was a delight. We feel beyond grateful to have this conversation with him; it's energetic, full of the love of film, and a celebration of theater going. Follow him on Instagram @cyaniderush

There's a little witch in all of us...and this week we get bewitched, beguiled, and Bullocked with 1998's Practical Magic. Join us in a sleepy Massachusetts town where two sisters navigate magic, love, and finding sisterhood. In the late 90s both Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman were rising to the ascendancy that would mark the next 25 years of their careers. They are both deliciously charming in this movie, it is the perfect fall vibes, and it is decidedly rewatchable so How could you have never seen Practical Magic? Get a black cat, a midnight margarita, and some spooky vibes for this hallmark of female empowerment from the 90s.

What do you get when you combine sword swallowing, make up design, burlesque, acting, filmmaking, and choice film references? You get Pippsy Pinwheel, a performer whose talents are so numerous we can't list them all here. After seeing her perform at Pennsylvania's Renaissance Faire, and catching all of her film references in her show, we knew we had to get a behind the scenes look into her act, her journey to follow her dreams, and the reason for all of those prime movie references. After listening to the episode follow Pippsy many talents and adventures on Instagram and Facebook Pinwheel Sideshow @pinwheelsideshow Pippula the Vampire Clown @pippulathevampireclown Pippsy's Burlesque @pippsypinwheel

It's back to school time, and we are back to our original concept: filling gaps in our film knowledge! For the first time in awhile it's a gap for both of us, the 1975 classic film - Cooley High. Directed by Michael Schulz and written by Eric Monte the ripple effect of this film is endless. As a launchig pad for actors, an inspiration to some of your favorite directors, and the legacy of Eric Monte's influence on television, Cooley High is a special film. Set in Chicago in 1964 we follow two best friends as they navigate skipping class, quarter parties, and living for today. Both a celebration of young adulthood and a heartening tale of the friendships that inspire us, this movie is one that demands rewatches and all the praise that comes with us. Which leads us to: How could you not think that Cooley High is one of the most influential high school films of all time? Check us out on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howcouldyoupodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howcouldyoupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIW0UEnYHQJUV18yoOXl8Q

It captured the imaginations and box office numbers of 1982 and it's the episode we've been waiting to do: E.T! Join us on a 90 minute conversation that covers how the film was made, the casting, the reception, and recalling how this visitor from outer space captured our hearts. In some ways this is the quintessential childhood adventure film, and its legacy endures on. We were both lucky enough to grow up with this movie on repeat, so the question this week is: How could you not think E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is Spielberg's best movie of the 80s? It's a bold question in a decade with three entires to the Indiana Jones series and The Color Purple. But on this episode we ask, and hopefully defend our claim.

We're back! It's season 6 and we are starting out with a review of the best summer movie season of the last ten years. From Guardians to Asteroids and the blockbuster duo made in a fever dream, that's right, we are talking Barbenheimer! Join us as we catch you up on our summer, some spoiler free reviews, and the first how could you of the season: How could you not have fun this summer movie season?! A little bit about us: We are two people who fell in love at a movie theater and never quite left. We started this podcast, because even as two devout movie obsessives, we had some SERIOUS gaps in our film knowledge. As time has gone on, we are still covering gaps, but now engaging in great cinematic debates, awards season prognosticating, and geeking out about our shared love of film. We always deep dive after we've seen a new movie or revisit and old favorite and we are now inviting you to sit in on the conversation. Check us out on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howcouldyoupodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howcouldyoupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIW0UEnYHQJUV18yoOXl8Q

Ready for your mind to spontaneously combust?! Not only has co-host Ryan never seen this Christopher Guest classic, but neither has first time guest and long time metal obsessive Ben Youngerman of Molten Metal Media. Join Lauren as she shames both of them, and find out can the irreverent comedy of this rock mockumentary holds up almost 40 years after its original release? Turn your volume up to 11 and get ready for an energetic show. As mentioned on the episode, Ben Youngerman is the owner of Molten Metal Media, check out his social media, and the accounts of his amazing clients, below: @moltenmetalmedia (Ben) @ninelivesthriftstore @compactdisccenter @starflightdroneshows Want to follow all things How Could You Podcast? Check us out on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howcouldyoupodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howcouldyoupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIW0UEnYHQJUV18yoOXl8Q

What's your favorite scary movie? There's a chance it is this week's episode! Join co-hosts Ryan and Lauren Tocci as they discuss the landmark, the influential, the iconic Wes Craven's Scream. There is no denying their absolute fandom for this film, and even 27 years after its release this film is still as conversation provoking as ever. What scenes do our podcasts host love the most? What parts still chill them to their core? How many of the iconic cast have they traveled to conventions to meet? This week they are covering all that and more! Want to follow all things How Could You Podcast? Check us out on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howcouldyoupodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howcouldyoupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIW0UEnYHQJUV18yoOXl8Q