The Virgin Suicides (with Mack Calistan)

woof woof! This week, Maria & Julia sit down with film aficionado Alex Lane to chat about the 1961 classic animated film One Hundred & One Dalmatians! We discuss driving anxieties, the fascinating technological developments behind the film, Walt Disney being a DICK, and we ponder - would dalmatian's even make a good fur coat?

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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

Hi! Sorry it's been so long! It's just Maria and Julia this week, so we sit down to discuss a formative fave of Julia's - Mary-Kate & Ashley masterpiece, Switching Goals (1999)! We talk through through the famous twins' "acting" trajectory, Maria's fashion journey, and the gender binary. Highlights include the onscreen divorce WAITING to happen, Michael Cera's first cinematic cameo, and the girly vs. sporty dichotomy.

** please note that Ashley Olsen has reportedly given birth since we recorded this episode. Congrats, Ash!

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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

It's a family affair today as Maria's youngest sister, artist Artemis Sartzetaki joins us to discuss the OG film adaptation of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). We cover all the unfortunate and less unfortunate parts: the stacked cast (guess who Julia has served ice cream to?), the importance of listening to children, overcoming adversity, and the word UNFORTUNATE itself. 

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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

Listen up, peasants!

This week, longtime listener Adam Chong joins us for a medieval joust as we discuss A Knight's Tale  (2001).  We cover all the hot topics including: Heath Ledger's absolute stardom, Greek words like ANACHRONISM, Drew Carey (??), and if horses are the worst animal.  Pop off in the comments with your thoughts!

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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

This week, Maria's pal Devin O'Brien joins us as "adventurers" in ancient Egypt! We discuss all things The Mummy (1999): the incredibly hot cast, Rachel Weisz's eyebrows, the eroticism of sand, and locusts on set.


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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

This week, Jess Crupi joins us for a wild ride through the galaxy as we discuss Spaceballs (1987)! We chat about forcing your Nonna to act in your films, the SCTV legacy, and learning as an adult that Dr Evil was *also* played by Mike Meyers.

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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

All aboard the Queen Elizabeth II -  get ready to fall in love! And then divorce! And then keep your twin daughters apart for 11 years!

Is that not your idea of a good time? Too bad! This week, producer Bronte Jovevski (@crowdedhouseofficial) joins us to break down the classic remake of the twin-swap romantic comedy, The Parent Trap (1998).  We discuss Lindsay Lohan's tumultuous relationship to Hollywood, Natasha Richardson's radiance, Nancy Meyer's love of portraying exorbitant wealth onscreen, and of course the LEGENDARY visual effects this film has to offer. 

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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

ah, the two genders - classical and hiphop! join us for today's exploration of dance, music, and romance as Maria's sister Anastasia joins us once again to discuss Step Up (2006). We cover everything from white privilege to skinny scarves! this one will have ya poppin' and lockin' in your seat. 


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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

Put on your best floor-length khaki skirt and turn up the Clair de Lune - it's Twilight time on Matinée! This week, Julia's dear friend Miranda Day joins us to discuss the polarizing vampire romance flick Twilight (2008). We dig into the movie's legacy as a meme, the shockingly boring #vampirelifestyle portrayed, and of course, the fascinating mind behind it all - Stephenie Meyer. 

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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

Opa!! Returning favourite Selby Nixon (@selbeast) joins us to discuss a shared favourite film - My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Grab some ouzo and join us for a lively dissection of Greek/Canadian Culture -   we'll learn some Greek etymology and quote some Andrea Martin. Selby, Maria & Julia also discuss the film's unconventional romcom structure, Nia Vardalos's box office success, and the power of being in charge of your own makeover. 

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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum