Amy & Paul overrule all objections to 2001's law school comedy Legally Blonde! They compare the film to the recent ultra-femme smash hit Barbie, discuss how Reese Witherspoon discovered her star power, and wonder why the sequel fell so flat. Plus: some shocking facts about blondes.
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Sep 24
Almost Famous (with Alan Sepinwall)
With Paul away, Amy hits the road with TV critic and former Rolling Stone writer Alan Sepinwall to revisit Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous, the coming-of-age rock movie about a teenage journalist, a very complicated band, and the blurry line between access and honesty. They dig int ... Show More
1h 21m
Sep 17
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (with Julie Klausner)
While Paul is away, Amy welcomes comedian and writer Julie Klausner to dive into Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Russ Meyer’s gloriously outrageous collision of sex, drugs, rock and roll, and barely contained chaos. Originally conceived as a sequel to Valley of the Dolls, the fil ... Show More
1h 20m
May 2022
Legally Blonde: Everything You Didn't Know
Jordan and Alex talk about hilarious true story that inspired classic 2001 film, as well as Reese Witherspoon’s nature documentary-style trips to Southern California sororities, Bruiser the Dog’s connection with the Taco Bell dog, the drunken origin of the bend-and-snap (and its ... Show More
59m 26s
Jul 2021
‘Legally Blonde’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins are totally comfortable using legal jargon after rewatching the 2001 classic ‘Legally Blonde’ starring Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, and Luke Wilson.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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1h 23m
Dec 2023
140. Anne Hathaway & Emily Blunt - These Blinds Wear Prada
This week's episode has been voted on by our Patreon listeners and boy did they pick a fun one! Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt were a dynamic duo on screen but off-screen. Well, their lives are devilish. Enjoy while your hosts talk about both of their relationships, feuds, and on- ... Show More
1h 22m
Sep 2022
‘Blonde’ and the Top 5 Essential Marilyn Monroe Movies
‘Blonde,’ Andrew Dominik’s long-awaited Marilyn Monroe biopic starring Ana de Armas, is now available on Netflix. Sean and Amanda dissect the film’s handful of successes and numerous, puzzling failures, before discussing Monroe’s titanic impact on movie stardom and the various de ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2023
Blonde and the unhealthy obsession with female trauma
In this episode, we dive deep into the fictional retelling of Marilyn Monroe/Norma Jean’s life in the 2022 film 'Blonde', which was written for screen and directed by Andrew Dominik. The film stars Ana de Armas, who has been nominated for an Academy Award & a BAFTA for the role.I ... Show More
40m 36s