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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Aug 13
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Paul and Amy head down to the Mississippi Delta with O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Coen Brothers’ Depression-era odyssey that transformed Homer’s epic into a bluegrass-fueled American fable. They unpack George Clooney’s career-defining comedic turn, the film’s groundbreaking di ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 7
Reel Confessions: David Wain
David Wain steps into the confession booth to talk cult classics, cinematic blind spots, and the movies that shaped his comedy. Paul and Amy chat with the Wet Hot American Summer creator about his new film Gail Doughtry and the Celebrity Sex Tape, fan-favorite quotes he barely re ... Show More
27m 30s
Aug 6
Rerun: Wet Hot American Summer
To celebrate the 25th anniversary theatrical re-release of Wet Hot American Summer, we're revisiting Paul and Amy’s deep dive into the beloved cult comedy. They trace the film’s scrappy journey from The State to Camp Towanda, unpack its stacked cast of future stars, and explore h ... Show More
1h 10m
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