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What do, a lawyer who conducts business from the comfort of a Lincoln town car, and a new defense attorney who goes against a big insurance company, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "THE LINCOLN LAWYER" (6:41) (Directed by, Brad Furman. Starring, Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, Shea Whigham...)KC Watched: "THE RAINMAKER" (33:09) (Directed by, Francis Ford Coppola. Starring, Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes...)Talking points include:Companies we wouldn't lose sleep over goin bankruptWhen getting away with murder is appropriate Favorite McConaughey movie?and more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a jukebox-musical retelling of the fairy-tale Cinderella, and a fresh spin on the story of a lady who is bestowed the "gift" of obedience, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:KC Watched: "CINDERELLA (2021)" (6:05) (Directed by, Kay Cannon. Starring, Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel...)Jacob Watched: "ELLA ENCHANTED" (28:43) (Directed by, Tommy O'Haver. Starring, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes...)Talking points include:Turning other stories into jukebox musicalsThe "choices" of Cinderella (2021) Ideal Fairy Godmother giftand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a sport scout who finds a player with raw talent, and a troubled basketball coach who finds new purpose, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "HUSTLE" (5:24) (Directed by, Jeremiah Zagar. Starring, Adam Sandler, Juancho Hernangomez, Queen Latifah..)KC Watched: "THE WAY BACK" (31:55) (Directed by, Gavin O'Connor. Starring, Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Janina Gavankar...)Talking points include:Dream Team castingSandler serious phaseWhen Ben Affleck brings his A-gameand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an infamous mobster who seeks therapy to deal with his anxiety, and a criminal informant who is relocated to the suburbs, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:KC Watched: "ANALYZE THIS" (4:54) (Directed by, Harold Ramis. Starring, Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...)Jacob Watched: "MY BLUE HEAVEN" (31:40) (Directed by, Herbert Ross. Starring, Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, Joan Cusack...)Talking points include:Mobsters, but make it funnyHits and misses of Steve MartinRecast it...but with dogsand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a talented female vocalist who attends an art school, and a young man who befriends a cynical author, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "RAISE YOUR VOICE" (4:42) (Directed by, Sean McNamara. Starring, Hilary Duff, John Corbett, Jason Ritter...)KC Watched: "FINDING FORRESTER" (31:44) (Directed by, Gus Van Sant. Starring, Rob Brown, Sean Connery, f. Murray Abraham...)Talking points include:Vocal dubbing gone wrongThe Hilary Duff brandGreat "American" novelsand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a snarky but streetwise undercover cop who is taking down a lethal cartel, and a unsuspecting corporate middleman who reconnects with a high school buddy-turned super agent, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:KC Watched: "FATAL BEAUTY" (6:35) (Directed by, Tom Holland. Starring, Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Elliott, Brad Dourif...)Jacob Watched: "CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE" (28:27) (Directed by, Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Aaron Paul...)Talking points include:Fave Whoopi CharactersSwapping out The RockThe Whoopi Brand of humorand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, an epic romance set in the Civil War-era South, and a historical crime perspective of New York City, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:Jacob Watched: "GONE WITH THE WIND" (8:04) (Directed by, Victor Fleming. Starring, Vivien Leigh, Clark Gabel, Hattie McDaniel...)KC Watched: "GANGS OF NEW YORK" (45:17) (Directed by, Martin Scorsese. Starring, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz...)Talking points include:Could've been a Mini-seriesGangs names from New York HistoryCharacters we struggle to like...and whyand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
What do, a discontent department store employee who has an affair with an intense young man, and a wholesome girl who has her baby at a Wal-Mart, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
KC Watched: "THE GOOD GIRL" (6:30) (Directed by, Miguel Arteta. Starring, Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, John C. Reily...)
Jacob Watched: "WHERE THE HEART IS" (34:45) (Directed by, Matt Williams. Starring, Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, James Frain...)
Talking points include:
When the tone is uneven
What store would you want to live in?
Characters who could use some therapy
and more!!
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What do, two sisters who befriend a cuddly and unusual forest creature, and a little boy who experiences the adventure and wonder of dreams, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
Jacob Watched: "MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO" *(11:23) (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Frank Welker...)
KC Watched: "LITTLE NEMO: ADVENTURES IN SLUMBERLAND" (41:40) (Directed by, Masami Hata, Masanori Hata, William Hurtz. Starring, Gabriel Damon, Laura Mooney, Mickey Rooney...)
* 2005 Disney English Dubbed version.
Talking points include:
How is "Ghibli" pronounced anyway?
Top 3 Studio Ghibli movies
Sleep and dreams
and more!!
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What do a seasoned con-man who competes with a younger adversary, and an aging man whose daughter and wife are both expecting, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
KC Watched: "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS" (5:18) (Directed by, Frank Oz. Starring, Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly...)
Jacob Watched: "FATHER OF THE BRIDE: PART 2" (29:35) (Directed by, Charles Shyer. Starring, Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short...)
Talking Points include:
Recasting Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Did these movies need a sequel?
When you know you shouldn't be laughing...
and more!!
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What do, a rich debutante who is recovering from a case of amnesia, and a devious femme fatale scamming her husband out of a fortune, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
Jacob Watched: "OVERBOARD" (1987) (4:32) (Directed by, Garry Marshall. Starring, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Hermann...)
KC Watched: "THE LAST SEDUCTION" (32:37) (Directed by, John Dahl. Starring, Linda Fiorentino, Peter Berg, Bill Pullman...)
Talking points include:
Kidnapping for comedy
Femme Fatale's that we love and/or love to hate
Goldie Hawn movies
and more!!
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What do, the daughter of a famous comedian who is getting over her fears of public speaking, and a care-free teenager who will confront his problem with substance abuse, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
KC Watched: "HEDGEHOG" (11:14) (Directed by, Lindsey Copeland. Starring, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, Danny Defarrari...)
Jacob Watched: "THE SPECTACULAR NOW" (30:18) (Directed by, James Ponsoldt. Starring, Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle Chandler...)
Talking points include:
Fave stand-up comedians
"That Scene" from The Spectacular Now
Depictions of substance abuse
and more!!
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What do, a spoiled postman who befriends a mysterious yet generous woodsman, and a mythical retelling of the origin of Santa Claus, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
Jacob Watched: "KLAUS" (6:17) (Directed by, Sergio Pablos. Starring, Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones...)
KC Watched: "THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS" (41: 31) (Directed by, Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass. Starring, Earl Hammond, Alfred Drake, Earle Hyman...)
Talking points include:
Favorite lore tied to Santa Claus
Favorite mythological creature
Rankin-Bass Ranked!
and more!!
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What do, a good-natured elderly man who may prove to be the real Santa Claus, and a disruptive little girl determined to spread Christmas cheer, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
KC Watched: "MIRACLE ON 34th STREET" (7:01) (Directed by, Les Mayfield. Starring, Mara Wilson, Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins..."
Jacob Watched: "ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME" (44:35) (Directed by, Kevin Lima. Starring, Sofia Vassilieva, Julie Andrews, Gavin Creel...)
Talking points include:
Comparing the '47 and '94 versions of Miracle on 34th Street
Is Eloise a monster or an icon?
Which movies are more Christmassy
and more!!
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What do, a woman's crazy kidnapping scheme to avoid her parents judgment, and a savvy business woman's attempt to save her reputation by revitalizing a struggling Christmas village, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
Jacob Watched: "HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS" (5:45) (Directed by, Ron Underwood. Starring, Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Gabrielle Miller...)
KC Watched: "A CHRISTMAS VILLAGE" (29:50) (Directed by, Justin G. Dyck. Starring, Madeline Leon, Neil Paterson, Jennifer Ferris...)
Talking points include:
The most unhinged Christmas Rom-Com
Christmas Bazaar's
12 tracks to add to your Christmas Playlist
and more!!
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What do, a confounding love triangle that occurs around the holiday season, and a meet-cute that turns into a test of fate, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
KC Watched: "HOLIDAY AFFAIR" (6:41) (Directed by, Don Hartman. Starring, Janet Leigh, Robert Mitchum, Carl Davis...)
Jacob Watched: "SERENDIPITY" (31:37) (Directed by, Peter Chelsom. Starring, John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven...)
Talking points include:
Favorite Movie Christmas gifts
Thoughts on fate
Best Almost Christmas Movies
and more!!
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What do, a secret organization protecting Earth from a sinister alien threat, and a group of TV actors who become involved in a real space adventure, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
Jacob Watched: "MEN IN BLACK" (4:35) (Directed by, Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring, Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino...)
KC Watched: "GALAXY QUEST" (33:04) (Directed by, Dean Parisot. Starring, Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman...)
Talking points include:
Are there aliens out there?
Was J really the best guy for the job?
What Starfleet Division would you want to be in?
and more!!
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What do, an estranged son who tries to sort out the fact and the fiction of his storytelling father's life, and the life-long romance of two southern star-crossed lovers, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
KC Watched: "BIG FISH" (7:45) (Directed by, Tim Burton. Starring, Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Alison Lohman...)
Jacob Watched: "THE NOTEBOOK" (28:05) (Directed by, Nick Cassavetes. Starring, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, James Garner...)
Talking points include:
Best Tim Burton Movies
What bird would you be?
The alternate The Notebook ending
and more!!
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What do, a talk show host struggling to keep her job, and a voice actor competing to narrate an epic movie trailer, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
Jacob Watched: "LATE NIGHT" (7:25) (Directed by, Nisha Ganatra. Starring, Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow...)
KC Watched: "IN A WORLD..." (36:05) (Directed by, Lake Bell. Starring, Lake Bell, Demetri Martin, Fred Melamed...)
Talking points include:
Bad boss experiences
Memorable women voice actors
Late-night talk shows
and more!!
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What do, a trio of drag queen's who improve a small town with their fabulousness, and a dancing duo who have the time of their lives at an uppity summer resort, have in common?
This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:
KC Watched "TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR" (6:28) (Directed by, Beeban Kidron. Starring, Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo...)
Jacob Watched: "DIRTY DANCING" (29:05) (Directed by, Emile Ardolino. Starring, Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Cynthia Rhodes...)
Talking points include:
The serious subject matter of Dirty Dancing
Fave Drag Divas
Who's the best Catwoman?
and more!!
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Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz