Who Did It Better?-A Movie Podcast

This week we look at Kids in Christmas movies with A Christmas Story (1983) and Home Alone (1990). Which movie better represents what Christmas is though the eyes of a child?Christine and Peter discuss what Christmas was like for them as kids.  Ralphie and Kevin along with their families are discussed as well as the wish fullfillment/nostalgia aspects.These are the links for the trailers discussedA Christmas Story (1983)- A Christmas Story (1983) Official Trailer #1 - Family ComedyHome Alone (1990)-Home Alone (1990) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic TrailersTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week look at Olivia Newton-John movies with Grease (1978) and Xanadu (1980).  Which movie is a better showcase for Olivia?Christine and Peter discuss Olivia as a performer, the casts, the soundtracks and legacy of each film.These are the links for the trailers discussedGrease (1978)   - Grease (1978) - TrailerXanadu (1980)- Xanadu Official Trailer #1 - Gene Kelly Movie (1980) HD Theme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week  we look at Scream (1996) and The Final Girls (2015).  Which film is a better Postmodern film? Christine and Peter dissect the casts, scares, final girls and tropes of horror films and how each film plays with them.These are the links for the trailers discussedTrailers- Scream (1996)-Scream | Official Trailer (HD) - Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore | MiramaxThe Final Girls (2015)The Final Girls Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Nina Dobrev, Adam Devine Movie HDTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

Milestone episode where Christine and Peter look back at the first 99 episodes.  Then they get into their Top 10 Remakes of all time and how their lists were compiled.Theme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at midlife crisis films with City Slickers(1991) and How Stella Got her Groove Back(1998)  Which movie is a better representation of a midlife crisis?Christine and Peter dive into midlife crises in general, the different expectations for men and women, the casts and the resolutions of the crises.Christine’s quote of the episode- “It should be Stella’s summer vacation.”These are the links for the trailers discussedCity Slickers Official Trailer #1 - Jack Palance Movie (1991) HDHow Stella Got Her Groove Back | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOXTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at summer 80’s comedies with One Crazy Summer (1986), Summer School(1987) Which movie is a better Summer Comedy?Christine and Peter discuss summer, 80’s teen sex comedies, the casts and summer school in general.These are the links for the trailers discussedOne Crazy Summer (1986)One Crazy Summer 1986 TrailerSummer School(1987)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijCU3fPp3sTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at Nostalgic movies with Stand By Me (1986),  Matinee (1993) Which movie is better at creating a nostalgic feel?Christine and Peter discuss Nostalgia in general and particularly the 80’s.  The effect of celebrities vs mostly unknowns and using music to create nostalgia is also analyzed.Peter’s quote of the episode- “Talk about old man reminiscing…I remember going to Sam the record man and getting a 45 of the Ben. E. King version of Stand by me."These are the links for the trailers discussedStand By Me (1985)- Stand By Me (1986) Trailer Remastered HDMatinee (1993)- Matinee Official Trailer #1 - John Goodman Movie (1993) HDTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at comedy fantasy movie with Ghostbusters (1984) and Death Becomes her (1992)  Which movie uses the fantasy elements to better comedic effect?Christine and Peter discuss the blending of genres, how special effects are used for comedic purposes and the brilliant casts of each film.Peter’s quote of the episode- “It’s so iconic for a reason and they keep trying to make sequels because they want to recapture it, but you honestly can’t”These are the links for the trailers discussedGhostbusters (1984)-Original Trailer (1984) | GHOSTBUSTERSDeath Becomes her (1992)- Death Becomes Her (1992) Official Trailer - Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn Movie HDTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at actresses playing against type with Elizabeth Taylor in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf(1966) and Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction (1987).  Which actress does a better job at playing against their regular personae?Christine and Peter discuss actress typecasting and Glenn Close and Elizabeth Taylor’s careers in general.   They also examine why each role became iconic and the fallout that came afterwards.These are the links for the trailers discussedWho’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf(1966)- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) Official Trailer  - Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton Movie HDFatal Attraction (1987)- Fatal Attraction (Theatrical Trailer)Theme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at typecasting with Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast (2001), Robin Williams in One Hour Photo (2002).  Which actor does a better job at playing against their regular personae?Christine and Peter discuss typecasting and Ben Kingsley and Robin William's careers in general as well as the expectations we had for these two films and how they were sold.Peter’s quote of the episode- “part of his fantasy is to sit on their toilet??”These are the links for the trailers discussed Sexy Beast (2001)- SEXY BEAST - Trailer - (2000) HQOne Hour Photo (2002)- One Hour Photo (2002) Official Trailer #1 - Robin Williams Movie HDTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

Another special episode this week where Christine and Peter pick their Top ten movie Title sequences.  Only one rule- the titles have to appear at the beginning of the movie.  This one was so diverse that the picks are numbered, but this time it's more of going through a list rather than ranking them.Christine and Peter discuss the masters, Saul and Elaine Bass and how a title sequence can set up the mood, characters and plot of the film to come.Peter’s quote of the episode- “This is way too late into the podcast to give people advice, but what you should do is just put the credit sequence while we’re talking about it…well now I’m just watching Pam Grier’s boobs…”Christine’s quote of the episode- “It was an assault on my face, which most of his movies are, but it’s also kind of genius”Fake Terminator credits, Seven Style- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x4gE1yKHyMTheme music by Scott Holmeshttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at Comedy Parodies with Young Frankenstein (1974) and Galaxy Quest (1999).  Which movie does a better job at parodying their sub-genre?Christine and Peter discuss Mel Brooks, the meta textual references and how important the characters are in making parodies work.  There's also in in-depth look at the brilliant casts of each movie and the best gags.These are the links for the trailers discussedYoung Frankenstein- Young Frankenstein (1974) Original Trailer [FHD]Galaxy Quest- Galaxy Quest (1999) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic TrailersTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look Cinematography with In the Mood for Love (2000) and Children of Men (2006).  Which movie uses cinematography better at conveying the story, character development and  themes of the movie?Christine and Peter discuss directors Wong Kar-wai and Alfonso Cuaron and how the framing, lighting and camera movement are used to tell a story. These are the links for the trailers discussedIn the Mood for Love (2000)- In the Mood for Love (2000) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD] Children of Men (2006- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWVDZ98AFhITheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at Rock Star biopics with Superstar: the Karen Carpenter story (1988) and Last Days (2005).  Which movie is better at deconstructing the music biopic?Christine and Peter look at the music bio cliches, Karen Carpenter and Kurt Cobain’s lives and legacies and the careers of Todd Haynes and Gus Van Zant.Last Days Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWnZW3esb8 No trailer for SuperstarTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

A special episode this week where Christine and Peter discuss the Oscars.  They give their general thoughts and history with the awards and choose winners and preferred choices of some of the nominees from the 2023 edition of the Oscars.Christine’s quote of the episode- “Does Diane Warren have a blood curse on everyone?  If she writes a song, it gets nominated”Theme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week Christine and Peter look at Heroic Bloodshed films with The Killer (1989), Hero never dies(1998).  Which movie is a better take on the heroic bloodshed subgenre?Christine and Peter discuss their views of directors John Woo, Johnnie To, the roles of women and the tropes in Heroic Bloodshed films.  They also talk about the impact of the action and music in each film.Christine’s quote of the episode- “Ah Jong’s like- “I will never kill again” and then almost the next scene he kills again.  Jenny’s right there.  She’s not deaf…she’s not stupid.”These are the links to the trailers we discuss.The Killer (1989) - "The Killer" (1989) Trailer - John Woo, Chow Yun-FatHero Never Dies (1998)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj9YPBbL2GMTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week we look at couples on the run with Thelma and Louise (1991), True Romance (1993).  Which movie is better at presenting a couple running from the law?Christine and Peter discuss the careers of Ridley and Tony Scott, the strength of the two couples in each film, the controversies, music and power of the endings.Christine quote of the episode- “I have sat through wives, and mistresses and mothers as the closest female character I can get..it’s annoying but I’m not writing articles crying about it all the time”These are the links to the trailers we discuss.Thelma and Louise (1991)- Thelma and Louise - Original Trailer | MGMTrue Romance (1993)- True Romance - Original Theatrical TrailerTheme music byhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

Part 2 of Christine and Peter's Top 10 Favourite Directors of all time.  Plus some honourable mentions, directors of our childhoods and underrated directors.Theme music by Scott holmeshttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

Another special Top 10 list where Christine and Peter choose their favourite directors of all time.Christine's quote of the episode- "I don't know what else to say, it's Kubrick, man."Peter’s quote of the episode- “I don’t take drugs…but I had the flu one time in my life.  I was a mess. And was I was like, I’m putting on 2001…and it was awesome.”Theme music by Scott holmeshttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

This week Christine and Peter look at holiday specials with The Simpsons - Roasting on an Open Fire(Season 1, episode 1), Seinfeld- the Strike(s9, ep 10), and Community-"Regional Holiday Music" (Season 3, Episode 10)Christine and Peter discuss their general thoughts on the Simpsons, Seinfeld and Community as well as what they like and want in holiday specials.  Peter’s quote of the episode.  “It hit a certain period, in season, like, 25, where I thought, this is never going to end.  Simpsons are kinda like my family.  It’s part of my life.  I don’t know if I like it, but I have to stick with it till the end.”Theme music by Scott holmeshttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_HolmesPlease rate and subscribe on apple podcasts and follow us wherever you get your podcasts.