Wallowing in the Shallows

Rebecca and Tori celebrate the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth by chatting about the 2001 flick, 'Evolution.' We discuss some high points and some low points, overuse a couple of catch-phrases, and question some of the science.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from PixabaySmooth Criminal clip: Michael Jackson | Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal (Official Video - Shortened Version) | 2 October 2009 | YouTubeEvolution clip: UltraScheiben | EVOLUTION Seann William Scott Bird Calling | 27 Aug 2012 | YouTubeSourcesSeann William Scott - WikipediaWhat Is Reinforcement in Biology and Speciation? - Biology InsightsThoughtCo | Types of SpeciationBrainlyFlatworm - WikipediaScienceDirectPrecambrian | Natural History Museum

We're re-releasing our episode for 'Best in Show' in honor of Catherine O'Hara.We'll be back next week with a new episode!

Rebecca and Tori chat about their second recommendation from the Criterion Closet Picks, 'Black Narcissus.' Recommended by director Edgar Wright, we discuss British colonialism, emotional repression, and the many mirror representations between characters.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoPodcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music | PixabayTwinkle Twinkle Little Star | by Maksym Dudchyk Music | PixabayShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from PixabayMovie ClipShout! Studios | Black Narcissus Full Movie | 13 Nov 2025 | YouTube SourcesMatte painting - WikipediaFilmboards | Black NarcissusSabu (actor) - WikipediaJean Simmons - WikipediaKathleen Byron | British actress (1921–2009)» Blog Archive » David Farrar – Film Star with An Interesting and varied careerFlickside | Deborah Kerr, ActorDiscover the Cinematic Mastery of Black Narcissus (1947): A Spellbinding Classic That Shaped Film History - Beyond Pop CultureBlack Narcissus (1947) | The Definitives | Deep Focus ReviewAltitude Sickness: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & PreventionRoger Ebert | Black Narcissus: Which Electrified ScorseseBlack Narcissus - Wikipedia

Rebecca and Tori chat the 1942 classic film, 'Casablanca.' We cover some production history as well as character development and plot points. We chat some about the continuing relevance of the film.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from PixabaySound EffectTyping: from PixabayMovie ClipRaindog's House of Oddities | Shocked that Gambling Is Happening - Casablanca (1942) | 16 Jun 2022 | YouTubeSourcesCasablanca Documentary. Warner Bros. Pictures, presenter, Julius J Epstein, Philip G Epstein, Howard Koch, Hal B Wallis, Michael Curtiz, Humphrey Bogart, et al. 1942. Casablanca. Burbank, CA: Warner Bros. Pictures. http://digitalcampus.swank.com/0011026.Ultimate Cinema's | Casablanca (1942): 20 Weird Facts You Didn't Know! | 6 Sep 2025 | YouTubeThe Dick Cavett Show | Tales from the Making of 'Casablanca,' as Told by Ingrid Bergman | 10 May 2023 | YouTubeOne Hundred Years of Cinema | 1942: Casablanca - America's Greated Propaganda Film | 10 Feb 2019 | YouTubeOxyboldine | Casablanca - An Unlikely Classic: Spielberg Thoughts | 30 Jun 2016 | YouTubeThe Take | What's So Great About Casablanca? Ask a Film Professor | 19 Dec 2016 | YouTube

Rebecca, Tori, and returning guest host, Louise, chat the 1995 movie, 'Persuasion.' We can't believe it took us this long to get around to Austen!MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay'Persuasion' clipMistress of Pemberley | "Frederick Wentworth's Letter (full scene) - Persuasion (1995) ES/PT-BR | 15 Dec 2024 | YouTubeOn the power and effects of Gowland's lotion, in cutaneous eruptions, and, for restoring the skin to its natural state, ... Prepared only by Thomas Vincent, and his son-in-law, Robert Dickinson, ... 1793 : Vincent and Dickinson (Bath, England) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchivehcommonsGowland’s Lotion & Syphilis | Jane Austen at The Republic of Pemberley

Rebecca and Tori begin a new series: Recommended By: Recommendations from the Criterion Closet. This week, our movie, "Room with a View,' is recommended by Nick Offerman. We rave about characters, performances, and production.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSound EffectsShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from PixabaySourcesClip Source: Dwyer, Elizabeth | ‘Room with a View Clip’ | 19 Sep 2012 | YouTube | https://youtu.be/8eE7FR8q8tg?si=BMWElU1NQ0TjHQ_zLu Withee | Julian Sands Intros Room with a View at TCMFF 2013 | 26 Apr 2013 | YouTubeThe Play's the Thing | Judi Dench Heartbroken Over 1985 "Room with a View" Cut Scene | 4 Jun 2021 | YouTubeliveline | Daniel Day-Lewis on Cecil Vyse (early 1986 interview) | 14 Feb 2008 | YouTubeCriterion | Helena Bonham Carter Kisses and Tells about A Room with a View | 28 Sep 2015 | YouTubeIsmail Merchant - WikipediaJames Ivory - Wikipedia59th Academy Awards - WikipediaSpectator | A Room with a View Is the Greatest Period Drama Ever⇉“Room with a View” Differences and Similarities between the Book and the Movie Analysis Essay Example | GraduateWay

Rebecca and Tori ring in the New Year chatting about the 1982 movie, Diner, written and directed by Barry Levinson. We discuss gender dynamics and the transition into adulthood, while Tori waxes nostalgic about how the movie relates to her family. We get into some character development, the portrayal of women, and the cultural context of the 1950s.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from PixabayTyping: Sound Effect from PixabaySourcesTurner Classic Movies | A Conversation with the Cast of 'Diner' | TCMFF 2022 | YouTubeBaltimore Colts relocation to Indianapolis - WikipediaDiner | Film LocationsCounter Culture: ‘Diner,’ RevisitedDiner movie review & film summary (1982) | Roger Ebertnytimes.comLittle Taverns of Baltimore – 1964 | Diner HunterOur Story – National BohemianA Summer Place (film) - WikipediaWalter Winchell - WikipediaSweet Smell of Success - Wikipedia

Rebecca and Tori along with guest host, Debra, wind up Scrooge-Off 2025. This final round finds us discussing the 1984 'A Christmas Carol,' starring George C. Scott and the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim. Who will take the crown?MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on PixabaySound EffectsRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Debra to delve into Round 3 of the 2025 Scrooge-Off. This episode's contenders are the Patrick Stewart and George C. Scott. And, the winner is...MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on PixabaySound EffectsRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Rebecca and Tori are joined again by Debra to continue with Scrooge-Off 2025. Guy Pearce returns after trouncing Reginald Owens in Round 1. Pearce is up against Patrick Stewart. Who will emerge the winner of Round 2?MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on PixabaySound EffectsRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Christmas movie aficionado, Debra, in our first ever Scrooge-Off. We pit a couple of versions of "A Christmas Carol" in a head-to-head competition. Round 1 finds the 1938 Reginald Owens version against the 2019 Guy Pearce version. The 2019 version takes us to some unexpected, dark places. Merry Christmas?MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo MusicA Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin available on PixabaySound EffectRecord Scratch available on PixabaySourcesLeo G. Carroll - WikipediaA Christmas Carol (TV series) - WikipediaA Christmas Carol 1938 REVIEW | Spooky IslesGene Lockhart - WikipediaCharles Dickens - Wikipedia

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Nancy and Jeff to watch and chat about the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. The first part of the podcast has some of our live reactions and the last part is our discussion. If you want to skip the reaction, the discussion starts at 22:00.1978 Star Wars Holiday Special clipsStar Wars Coffee | The Star Wars Holiday Special 1978 (Full) (No Commercials)| 9 Oct 2021 | YouTubeMusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.A Christmas Tale by Amaksi free on PixabaySound EffectRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on PixabaySourcesA Disturbance in the Force - WikipediaStacker | Infamously Terrible Star Wars Holiday Special

Rebecca and Tori wrap up their chat about Marvel Zombies season 1. We discuss the animation style, character connections, and the intense themes of hope and despair. We love it.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on PixabaySound EffectsRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on PixabayCelebratory Music: #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) | Upbeat.ioB’Max | Thor Ragnarok | It's my birthday | 23 Jan 2018 | YouTube SourcesScreenCrush | Marvel Zombies BREAKDOWN - MCU Easter Eggs You Missed | 24 Sep 2025 | YouTubeMarvel Is Reportedly Developing a Second Season of 'Marvel Zombies' - MarvelBlog.com

Rebecca and Tori chat about Marvel Zombies, season 1, episodes 1 and 2. We mispronounce several names and get on a tangent about Mahershala Ali. We skim the major themes, ponder the various characters, discuss the animation design, and school ourselves on zombie lore.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on PixabayRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Rebecca and Tori chat about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. We compare it to the original and talk about the scenes and cameos that we liked. We bring in some information from a number of interviews with the cast.WITS chats Mocktober | This Is Spinal TapMusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSourcesC. J. Vanston - WikipediaValerie Franco - WikipediaSpinal Tap II: The End Continues | Rotten TomatoesInside 'Spinal Tap 2' with Director Rob ReinerIn 'Spinal Tap II,' the aging metal band is still dialed up to 11 : NPRRolling Stone | Spinal Tap II Sequel

Rebecca and Tori chat about the mockumentary, "What We Do in the Shadows." We discuss the origins of the movie, chose a word to describe each of the main characters, vampire tropes, and production style. Throughout the podcast we talk about what we loved about the production style and revel in the mundanity.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSound EffectsFlight of the Conchords clip: Kenneth Lloyd | Flight of the Conchords - The Most Beautiful Girl (in the Room) | Jan 30, 2011 | YouTubeSources10 Common Vampire Tropes In Pop CultureWhat We Do in the Shadows - WikipediaJemaine Clement and Taika Waititi interview: What We Did In The Shadows | Den of Geek6 Reasons Why “What We Do in The Shadows” is One of the Best Comedies of This Century – Taste of Cinema – Movie Reviews and Classic Movie ListsThe Untold Truth Of What We Do In The ShadowsWhat We Do in the Shadows movie review (2015) | Roger EbertWhat We Do In The Shadows: The Act That Inspired The MovieBehind the Shadows | YouTubeMaking WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: Behind the scenes of the original movie — Monster Complex ™

Rebecca and Tori chat the 2003 mockumentary, 'Incident at Loch Ness.' We discuss cameos, characters, the funny, and we tangent. We land on "...it's a movie."MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSound Effect'We Interrupt' by Otto from PixabayNews clip: Alaska’s New Source | The Winner of Fat Bear Week 2025 Has Been Chosen | Sep 30, 2025 | YouTubeSourcesAnalog Indulgence | Miller Lite Beer (2003) Television Commercial - Mud Wrestling | Dec 2, 2020Loch Ness Monster - WikipediaCryptozoology - Wikipedia

Rebecca and Tori continue Mocktober with a chat about the iconic mockumentary, 'This Is Spinal Tap.' We discuss each of the band members and highlight our favorite lines. We also manage a tangent about David Hasselhoff. In general, we laugh a lot.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoRob Reiner Talks This Is Spinal Tap as Film Returns to Theaters (Exclusive)The Untold Truth Of Spinal TapClassic Rock History | Complete List of Spinal Tap Band MembersTumblr | zeroenthusiasm | List of Spinal Tap Drummers -- All DeceasedThis Is Spinal Tap Review: This Is Still One Of The Funniest Mockumentaries Ever Made, Despite Its 1 Big ProblemAV Club | Christopher Guest Shares the Real Life Inspiration for This Is Spinal TapEntertainment Tonight | This Is Spinal Tap: Cast Breaks Down Fan-Favorite Scenes (Flashback) | Mar 2, 2024 | YouTubeCineFix-IGN Movies and TV | This Is Spinal Tap: 7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know | Feb 12, 2022 | YouTubeLet’s Talk Music | Ozzy Osbourne Says Spinal Tap Was Like a Real Documentary | Aug 10, 2025 | YouTubeJames Whale Bake Sale | Jack Black on This Is Spinal Tap | Feb 9, 2024 | YouTube

WITS starts off Season 3 with Mocktober, a series of chats about mockumentaries. Rebecca and Tori begin with the classic 'Best in Show.' We take a wee dive into each of the main characters (including the dogs) and rave about Fred Willard's performance. MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSourcesMockumentary - What Is It Actually? Characteristics & FilmsPhiladelphia Cream Cheese - WikipediaWhat Do Actual Dog Handlers Think of “Best in Show”? - InsideHookMental Floss | 15 Prized Facts about Best in ShowBest in Show (2000) - Decent FilmsThe Real-Life Inspiration Behind Fred Willard's Best In Show CharacterBBC | Chris Guest Interview | March 5 2001

Hello WITSy people, Rebecca and Tori have work and family obligations to take care of this week, so we are re-releasing our Richard III episode to wind up Shakespeare in September. In the second week of October, we'll be back with new episodes created especially for the month of October and in November and December, we'll be doing some Jane Austen and a few Christmas podcasts. We hope you'll join us!