The Movie List

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What was it really like making Napoleon Dynamite?
We sat down with Shondrella Avery (LaFawnduh) to hear the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories behind one of the most iconic comedy characters ever. From the audition that instantly landed her the role, to the wedding scene that almost went completely differently, to why the ending wasn’t planned, she shares stories we’ve never heard before.

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping was a box office flop… but was it actually one of the smartest comedies of the 2010s?This week we’re joined by BBC film critic and interviewer Ali Plumb to break down Lonely Island’s cult classic. From the movie’s unbelievable celebrity cameos to the hidden jokes, deleted scenes, and real-life music industry inspiration, we explore why this mockumentary has only gotten better with age.

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About Time might look like a romantic comedy, but it’s hiding one of the smartest movie rules ever written. This week, filmmaker Jon Kelly and doctor Matt break down the hidden logic behind the film, why one baby changes the entire story, and the surprisingly profound lesson that may just be the secret to happiness. Along the way, they uncover behind-the-scenes stories, filmmaking details, and the emotional choices that make About Time an all-time favorite.

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What kind of employment contract lets a corporation take your corpse and rebuild you as a robot police officer?In this episode, we cover:* RoboCop’s surprisingly sharp satire of corporate America* The contract that apparently gives OCP ownership of Murphy’s body after death* The movie’s eerily prophetic take on privatized policing, healthcare, and consumer culture* The making of the RoboCop suit* Peter Weller’s method approach to playing RoboCop* Arnold Schwarzenegger nearly taking the role* ED-209’s fatal weakness for stairs* The medically accurate ER scene* RoboCop driving without pants* Why his exposed human face raises more questions than it answers

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Kurt Russell’s cult classic starts as a slow-burn frontier adventure before taking one of the most shocking turns in modern cinema.This week’s episode was chosen by our Turtle Club! Huge thanks to Davey (the Human) for making us experience Bone Tomahawk completely blind. We break down the infamous cave scene, the practical effects that made it so horrifying, the surprisingly authentic frontier medicine, and why this cult classic deserves far more attention than it gets.In This Episode, We Discuss:The "Hotdog Style" Anatomy Lesson: We finally talk about "The Scene." Matt uses his medical background to break down the sheer horror of a human being getting split vertically in a cave.The Medical Reality of Arthur's Leg: Matt diagnoses Arthur O'Dwyer's open tibia fracture and breaks down his actual odds of survival in the 1890s without antibiotics.Filmmaker Trivia & Masterful Dialogue: Jon geeks out over how this incredible ensemble cast was shot in 21 days on a $1.8 million micro-budget. We also discuss Zahler's chilling decision to use zero music during the movie's most traumatic moments.Chekhov's Dud: Why does the posse keep talking about dynamite if we never get to see an explosion?The Star Wars Connection: Why Chicory (Richard Jenkins) is essentially the C-3PO of the Bone Tomahawk universe.