Shut Up I Love It

Improviser/clown Paul Rabenowitz makes another memorable appearance from Johannesburg, South Africa, this time with a semiotic analysis of I HEART HUCKABEES (2004). Does Jason Schwartzman save or ruin this otherwise standard work of cinema? The answer might surprise you (it won't). Episode Links: Paul's Twitter Paul's IG Paul's Improv School Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer/editor/producer Michelle Ciccotelli (Gold Comedy's Bloomsday) is a big fan of 13 GOING ON 30 (2004), a film that is decidedly, vastly different from BIG starring Tom Hanks! So stop comparing the two! Episode Links: Michelle's Website Michelle's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer/comedian Susan Sassi may not be a connoisseur of horror films but she's still haunted by HEREDITARY (2018), Ari Aster's directorial debut about a nice grandma and her family. Episode Links: Susan's Website Susan's IG Susan's Twitter Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Jaime Fernandez is a writer, performer and a co-host of the Webby nominated podcast "Latinos Out Loud." He also once played a bodega cashier in an episode of Law & Order Special Victims Unit. But today, he's here to gush about a John Cusack vehicle, BETTER OFF DEAD (1985) that he loves... or so we think! Episode Links: Jaime's IG Latinos Out Loud Room 28 Comedy Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Our very own Joe Cabello is in the sizzling hot seat today talking about TETSUO: THE IRON MAN, a 1989 Japanese cyberpunk body horror film written, produced, edited, and directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. Metal fetishist, anyone? Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor/director/music therapist Spencer Frankeberger is back with a heart full of love for MY LIFE IN RUINS (2009), The Godfather Part III of Nic Vardalos-verse. Episode Links: Spencer's Website Spencer's IG Spencer's TikTok Spencer's YT Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Who is Nate Ballard, the lover of the TV show NATHAN FOR YOU on Comedy Central? Self-admittedly, Nathan has been in and out of In & Outs since he moved to California over 15 years ago! We all get busy, especially here in Hollyweird…and nobody understands that more than Big Nate; so when he’s on the go with no time left to cook, he does the next best thing by letting the experts take care of him the only way they know how… 2 double-doubles, one fry well done, and three shakes: a chocolate to drink, a hand to say ‘thank you,’ and his beautiful booty as he walks away to give an eyeful to the wonderful workers for another job well done! Okay, this should get you excited plenty, enjoy the episode. Episode Links: Episode Links: Thread Corner Honeymoon Improv Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

The very pregnant Sash(a) Feiler is in the hot seat and it's burning her crotch! She is here to give love to her favorite man Alex Garland's recent masterpiece MEN (2022) starring Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear. TALK ABOUT GIVING BIRTH, AM I RIGHT?? Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Standup/writer Andy Rider (Gimmie Gimmie Peach Samba) is here to defend Sam Raimi's 1990 film DARKMAN, starring Liam Neeson, a revenge-driven superhero with a strange voice and, well, a lot of darkness inside. Juliiiieeeee!!!! Episode Links: Andy's IG Andy's Twitter Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor/improvisor Megan Reisberg (Thread Corner Podcast) loves PRETTY IN PINK (1986), a classic "Brat Pack" film about young love and social class struggle (although everyone has a car). Are you an Andie, Duckie or the incredible, scene-stealing Harry Dean Stanton? Dive in and decide for yourself. Episode Links: Thread Corner Honeymoon Improv Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer/performer Veronika Gribanova is back, this time to defend THE ULTIMATUM: MARRY OR MOVE ON on Netflix. Is this show the apotheosis of reality TV or just a collection of Frankenbites and poorly cheated cutaways? Listen to find out. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Jay Hunter (AMERICAN AUTO) is back to discuss Kenneth Anger's cult classic LUCIFER RISING (1972), a short film inspired by the teachings of Aleister Crowley. Lucifer Rising heavily influenced many filmmakers, from Lucas to Scorcese to Nicholas Winding Refn. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Performance artist/activist Siobhán O'Loughlin (Please Don't Touch the Artist) won't leave her house without GLITTER, be it to go grocery shopping or to serve as a team lead for the Democratic Socialists of America. Episode Links: Siobhán's Twitter Siobhán's Insta Siobhán's TikTok Misfits for Democracy YouTube Channel Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Reality TV Producer Gabe Mountain (HBO's THE SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES) is the son of former Los Angeles weatherman Johnny Mountain. Gabe is here to profess his love for LOCAL NEWS AND WEATHER, specifically ABC7 News. Episode Links: Gabe's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Comedy writer Sara Becker (SNOWBIRDS, An Only Nut, Sounds of NYC) is a fan of SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954), a musical film about a thirsty man and his violent brothers that glamorizes Stockholm Syndrome. But the dancing numbers are great! Episode Links: Sara's IG Sara's Twitter Snowbirds An Only Nut The Sounds of NYC Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer/script consultant Bill Hanson is a connoisseur of erotic thrillers, including SLIVER (1993), a universally panned follow-up to Basic Instinct starring Sharon Stone, William Baldwin and Tom Berenger. Is it as "pornographic" as The Washington Post claimed it to be? Listen to find out. Episode Links: Bill's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer and recent college graduate Kriti Narayanan reveals herself as the author of many popular FAKE STORIES ON REDDIT. How does she justify her intentional mass deception? Listen to find out. Episode Links: Kriti's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website