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Best Line/Worst Line
Best Line/Worst Line
Author: Jessica Benoist-Young & Melanie Reiff
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Two writers choose and discuss the best and worst lines from movies, television, sketches, speeches and more.
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A. E. Kincaid is back and she's brought us a host-favorite, near perfect film to discuss: Galaxy Quest (1999). Join us as we answer all the important questions about this movie--How did the Thermians build the Omega-13 if they don't know what it does? Does Guy have a last name? What is the rock monster's motivation? Grab your rudimentary lathe and come see what we chose for our best and worst lines from this hidden gem of a film.Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes!Amy: on Instagram @a.e.kincaidHer books: on AmazonMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterAdam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Humorous fantasy author A. E. Kincaid (The Widdershins Trilogy) joins to discuss the Disney masterpiece 'Sleeping Beauty'. This movie has everything: a badass villain, incredible art, three sassy fairies who solve literally all the problems (even the ones they create!) and a queen who has no name. Join us as we break down both the delightful and silly of this iconic Disney animated film. Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes!Amy: on Instagram @a.e.kincaidHer books: on AmazonAdam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actress Gaya Verneuil (Candice Renoir) brings us one of her favorite movies, with a star-studded cast and incredible drama, the 1996 film 'Sleepers'. We discuss best lines, worst lines, DeNiro as a hot priest, and why Kevin Bacon wasn't nominated for an Oscar for his horrifying villainous turn in the film. CONTENT WARNING: The main plot of this movie revolves around sexual abuse of minors, and as such, our conversation about the film mentions this abuse throughout. Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes!Gaya: on Instagram @wakatepebabungayaverneuil.comJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoungMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joshua Smith is back to discuss this Disney live-action hidden gem. In this rendition of the classic novel, everyone is sexy! Even Cardinal Richelieu. And especially Oliver Platt. How are the lines in this sexy swashbuckling romp? You'll have to listen to find out. Come, D'Artagnan, we're saving the king!Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes!Josh: on Twitch @AmateurBanditryon Instagram and Threads @amateur.banditryAdam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us for the ballad of Johnny Utah with dynamic duo Marcus Hernandez (writer, podcaster: A History of Violence) and Joshua Smith (writer, pop culture enthusiast, streamer: Amateur Banditry). We cover everything from the meaning of the title, the gay chemistry, the incomparable Kathryn Bigelow, and how much three meatball subs and two lemonades cost in 1991. Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes!Marcus: A History of Violence podcastJosh: on Twitch @AmateurBanditryon Instagram and Threads @amateur.banditryAdam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Choose the bear and join us for this discussion on the 2003 Disney hidden gem "Brother Bear", starring Joaquin Phoenix. Gorgeous hand drawn animation, an epic soundtrack from Phil Collins, a fresh story of sibling relationships that tackles themes of love and masculinity way before its time--and yet it often goes overlooked. Jessica and Adam break down the best lines, worst lines, and everything that makes this movie worth loving.Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes!Adam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey, y'all! Chris DeRosa (producer, Real Housewives of New York City; podcaster, Fixing Famous People) joins to discuss a subject very near and dear to him: Britney Spears. We watched Britney's 2002 debut film 'Crossroads' and discussed its best lines, worst lines, the cultural impact of Britney's stardom, and her personal experience with the making of the film. For the full, uncut, extended episode, visit our Patreon!Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Chris DeRosa: on Instagram @thechrisderosaFixing Famous People on Instagram @fixingfamouspeopleJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoungMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We explore the 'Strange World' of Disney's 2022 box office flop with Andrew Stark (writer, director). What went wrong with this big-budget release? And what went right?Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes! Andrew: on Instagram @andrewcurtisstarkAdam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our sports movie correspondent Jessica Benson (Grind City Media) returns for another round of sister rivalry with the highest grossing baseball movie of all time, 'A League of Their Own', featuring one of the American Film Institute's top movie quotes, "There's no crying in baseball!". Did we choose it as a best line? Listen and find out!Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Jessica Benson: on Instagram @jessbensontvOn YouTube: The Jessica Benson Show with CJ HurtMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kristen Sheola is back and Melanie joins to discuss the Disney classic 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991)! We answer the important questions about the film, like is it really Stockholm Syndrome? What kind of animals comprise the Beast? And what exactly is the grey stuff? Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Kristen: on Instagram @kristensheolaMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterAdam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The multi-talented Kristen Sheola (actress, stage performer, director) returns to the pod to discuss the Barbra Streisand spectacle 'Hello, Dolly!' (1969), a personal favorite of both Melanie and Jessica. Join us as we break down the best and worst from this Marvel-movie-sized musical! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cosplayer Jenny Hale (@alwaysaduckman) joins to discuss the iconic and polarizing John Hughes' classic 'Pretty in Pink' (1986). We talk best lines, worst lines, fashion, casting choices, the film's legacy, and of course...the original ending!Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Jenny Hale: on Instagram @egyptianscholarMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Musician Sarah Joelle (Sarah Slaton & the Great Perhaps) joins us to talk about the animated classic Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest (1992). A powerful environmental message and an incredible voice cast meet a colorful animated adventure with fairies. Let's fly right in! Just... don't get eaten by any large rapping lizards.Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Sarah Joelle: on Instagram @sarahjoelleMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoungCheck out her middle grade book series, The Powers for more nature fantasy adventures! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're on a mission to figure out why Jessica is so obsessed with 'Pete's Dragon' (1977), which means Adam was forced to watch it. What did he think? And why does she love it so much? Listen as we answer these questions, discuss the film's impact on Disney animation, and choose our Best and Worst lines! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us, Jessica and Adam, as we dive into a delicious discussion on the critically acclaimed Disney/Pixar film 'Ratatouille' (2007). Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines.Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes!Adam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're heading to Broadway...with the Muppets! Lynn Chen (actress, Grey's Anatomy; director, I Will Make You Mine; blogger, GenX Taste) joins to discuss the megastar puppets' escapades in the Big Apple in 'Muppets Take Mahattan' (1984).Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines!Lynn: on Instagram @mslynnchenGenX Taste: https://genxtaste.substack.comI Will Make You Mine Melanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our first Disney episode, we discuss the king of the Disney Renaissance, 'The Lion King' (1994). Is Pumbaa smarter than Scar? Are hyenas that bad? Did anyone ever beat the 'Just Can't Wait to be King' level on the video game? Join us as we go digging for the juicy answers like Timon searching for gooey bugs. Hakuna Matata! Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines from 'The Lion King'!Support the show on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes! Adam: on Instagram @adamkpaulJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoungMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you ever Wonder what happened to the Oneders? We're going back to days of rock 'n' roll mania to find out as we talk about Tom Hanks' basically perfect writing and directorial debut, 'That Thing You Do!' Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of ‘That Thing You Do!’Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines from 'That Thing You Do'!Melanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deborah Lee Smith (actor, producer, founder of More Than You See) joins the discussion on the Oscar-nominated, 2023 box-office-smashing, mega hit 'Barbie'. Join us to break down the best lines, the worst lines, and the lines that were just Kenough. Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines from 'Barbie'!Deborah Lee Smith: on Instagram @deborah_lsmithWebsite www.deborahsmith.meListen to her podcast More Than You SeeMelanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We go back to our early-episode roots, discussing Oscar nominated movies sans guest. First up on the Oscar watchlist: The Holdovers, and WOW did we love it!Connect with us on Instagram @bestlineworstline and tell us your Best and Worst lines from 'The Holdovers'!Melanie: on Instagram @melanie.r.reiffSign up for her newsletterJessica: on Instagram @jessicabenoistyoung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.












