478: The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants
I Hate It But I Love It
This week, we're chatting about a sweet and earnest film about friendship and growing up/a piece of unmitigated Pants propaganda: Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants! We discuss how wild it is to fridge an 11 year old, wonder what's going on with Lena's subplot, and make America Ferrera president (of our hearts). Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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477: The Hobbit (with Kyah Green & Stephanie Malek)
I Hate It But I Love It
This week, we're covering a series of films that has made everyone go, "What? Why?" It's The Hobbit trilogy, and joining us are LOTR superfans and hosts of The Fandom Show, Steph Malek and Kyah Green! We discuss terrible CGI, a scene that made Steph leave the theatre in sheer rage, and get into how much Benedict Cumberbatch clearly liked playing Smaug (a LOT). Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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476: Now You See Me Now You Don't
I Hate It But I Love It
It's the happiest day of Kat's life because we're talking about the latest film in her favourite franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don't! We discuss this movie's strange similarity to the Muppets, praise the charming cast, and remark on how this franchise is just getting more critic-proof all the time. Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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475: Ghostbusters 2
I Hate It But I Love It
This week, bustin' makes us feel... fine? cause we're talking about Ghostbusters 2! We question the logic of the slime, talk about the distinction between being funny and just trying to be funny, and no, seriously, WHAT was going on with the slime. Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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474: Tank Girl
I Hate It But I Love It
This week, we're talking about the 1995 punk-riot grrl-kangaroo fantasia, TANK GIRL! We chat about Lori Petty's finest work, wish we could pull off wire-rimmed glasses, and wish for more Bjork needle-drops. Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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473: Stargate (with Diana McCallum)
I Hate It But I Love It
This week we're joined by the de-lovely Diana McCallum to discuss the thinking man's blockbuster: Stargate! We discuss how Ra was saved in the edit, consider a rare non-villain-ish role for James Spader, and wonder how many lines Kurt Russell actually had. (Less than 10? (Less than 5?)) Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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472: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
I Hate It But I Love It
We're finishing out Sort Of Romantic Movie Month with My Big Fat Greek Wedding! We discuss a VERY 90s/2000s inflected sense of self worth, praise Andrea Martin, and very belatedly remember that Joey Fatone is in this. Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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471: The Vow
I Hate It But I Love It
We're continuing Sort Of Romantic Movie Month with The Vow! We discuss a plot that doesn't want to commit to itself, the everlasting charm of Rachel McAdams, and wonder if everyone in this movie is... stupid? Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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470: Just Like Heaven
I Hate It But I Love It
We're continuing Sorta Romantic Movie Month with Just Like Heaven! We talk about an aesthetic that's not quite right, wonder whether or not Mark Ruffalo knows he's being cast in these movies, and Jocelyn goes insane about espresso. Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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469: Closer
I Hate It But I Love It
This month we're talking about Sorta Romantic Movies, starting with Closer! We discuss how some plays need to stay plays, how everyone was SO excited to swear, and remember the days when it felt like Clive Owen was in everything. Produced by as part of Visit for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
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