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Why Do We Own This DVD?

Husband and wife team discuss, evaluate, and justify their DVD collection. From no-brainers, to "someone's got some 'splaining to do" Diane and Sean will go through over 300 DVDs over the course of this podcast.

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168. 17 Again (2009) from 2022-02-20T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the non-singing, non-dancing Zac Efron vehicle, 17 Again. Episode music is "The Underdog" by Spoon, from the OST.

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161. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) from 2022-01-02T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss C.S. Lewis' classic, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Episode music is "Only the Beginning of the Adventure", by Harry Gregso...

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160. Family Guy: Blue Harvest (2007) from 2021-12-26T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the season 6 premiere of Family Guy, "Blue Harvest". Episode music is the "Danny Elfman Bit" by Walter Murphy.

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159. My Neighbor Totoro (1988) from 2021-12-19T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the beloved Japanese anime, My Neighbor Totoro. Episode music is "Stroll" by Joe Hisaishi

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154. Closer (2004) from 2021-11-14T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the very sexy (maybe?) Mike Nichols film, Closer. Episode music is "Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice, from the OST.

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153. X2: X-Men United (2003) from 2021-11-07T04:00

Diane and Sean discuss the "one with the school". The X-men sequel, X2: X-Men United. Episode music is, "Logan Fights Deathstryke" by John Ottman, from the OST.

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152. William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) from 2021-10-31T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the greatest meet-cute of all time, 1996's Romeo + Juliet. Episode music is "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good), written by Nigel Swanston and Tim Cox, perform...

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151. Big Fish (2003) from 2021-10-24T05:00

Diane and Sean spin tall-tales and discuss Tim Burton's Big Fish. Episode music is, "Rebuilding" by Danny Elfman from the OST.

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Diane and Sean discuss the 1989 time-traveling phenomenon, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Episode music is "I Can't Break Away" by Big Pig from the OST.

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143. The Lorax (2012) from 2021-08-29T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the big-screen adaptation of Dr. Seuss', The Lorax. Episode music is "How Bad Can I Be?", written by John Powell, Cinco Paul, Kool Kojak and performed by Ed...

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142. Batman (1989) from 2021-08-22T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the one that started it all, Tim Burton's Batman. Episode music is "Batdance", by Prince from the OST.


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141. Family Guy: It's a Trap! (2010) from 2021-08-15T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Family Guy Season 9 finale released as a direct-to-video special, It's a Trap! Episode music is "Family Guy Season 9 End Theme" by Walter Murphy.
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140. The Parent Trap (1961) from 2021-08-08T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss Disney's, The Parent Trap, from 1961. Episode music is "Let's Get Together", written by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, performed by Hayley M...

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139. Finding Nemo (2003) from 2021-08-01T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Disney/Pixar mega-hit, Finding Nemo. Episode music is , "Beyond the Sea" by Robbie Williams from the OST.

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129. Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) from 2021-05-23T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the John Woo extravaganza, M:I-2. Episode music is "Iko Iko, written by James Crawford, Barbara Hawkins, Rosa Hawkins and Joan Johnson; performed by Zap Mama.
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128. The Truman Show (1998) from 2021-05-16T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the film that possibly spawned the birth of reality television, The Truman Show. Episode music is "20th Century Boy" by Marc Bolan, performed by The Big...

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127. Love Actually (2003) from 2021-05-09T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the merits of the hotly-contested Richard Curtis film, Love Actually. Episode music is "Too Lost in You", written by Diane Warren, performed by Sugababes from th...

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126. Bounce (2000) from 2021-05-02T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Don Roos film from the year 2000, Bounce. Ever heard of it? Don't feel bad, no one did either. Episode music is, "Need to be Next to You" by Leigh Nash,...

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125. Clue (1985) from 2021-04-25T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the first movie based on a board game, Clue. Episode music is "Remember What Happened Next - Part I, II, III"

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117. Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) from 2021-02-28T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the first installment of the two-part story of Kill Bill, by Quentin Tarantino. Episode music is, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" written by Bennie Benjamin...

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116. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) from 2021-02-20T23:00

Diane and Sean discuss the one where Anakin breaks her heart, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Episode music is "Enter Lord Vader", by John Williams from the OST.

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115. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) from 2021-02-14T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the second installment of the Austin Powers franchise, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged me. Episode music from the OST is "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" ...

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114. Men in Black (1997) from 2021-02-07T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 1997 Barry Sonnenfeld alien action comedy, Men in Black. Episode music is, "Men in Black" by Will Smith, from the OST.

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Diane and Sean discuss the under-achieving Disney comedy classic, The Emperor's New Groove. Episode music is, "Run Llama Run", by John Debney from the OST.

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111. South Park: Bigger, Longer&Uncut (1999) from 2021-01-17T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the crown jewel of South Park canon, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Episode music is "Kyle's Mom is a Bitch", by Trey Parker and Marc Shaiman; &quo...

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110. Coraline (2009) from 2021-01-10T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss Henry Selick's vision of Neil Gaiman creepy thriller, Coraline. Episode music is "Other Father Song" by They Might Be Giants, and "End Credits" by...

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109. The Usual Suspects (1995) from 2021-01-03T05:00

Diane and Sean debut a new theme tune by Brushy One String while they discuss Bryan Singer's 1995 whodunit-heist-with-a-twist, The Usual Suspect...

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108. The Cutting Edge (1992) from 2020-12-27T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 1992 ice skating classic (insert super big question marks here), The Cutting Edge. Episode music is "Feels Like Forever" written by Diane Warren and Bryan Ad...

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107. Jarhead (2005) from 2020-12-20T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 2005 Sam Mendes film, Jarhead,  based on the book by Anthony Swofford. Episode music is "Jesus Walks" by Kanye West.

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Diane and Sean discuss John Hughes' love-letter to Chicago, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Episode music is "Danke Schoen" by Wayne Newton, and "Twist and Shout" by the ...

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98. Fight Club (1999) from 2020-10-18T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the David Fincher's 1999 cult favorite, Fight Club. Episode music is "Stealing Fat" and "Space Monkeys" by The Dust Brothers; "Where is My Mi...

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97. Man on the Moon (1999) from 2020-10-11T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Andy Kaufman biopic, Man on the Moon. Episode music is "Man on the Moon" written and performed by R.E.M., and "This Friendly World" written by Ken ...

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96. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) from 2020-10-04T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the grand finale of the Skywalker saga, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Episode music is "Fanfare and Prologue" and "A New Home" by John W...

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95. King Kong (2005) from 2020-09-27T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Eighth Wonder of the World, Kong...King Kong. Peter Jackson's 2005 version of the giant ape movie. Episode music is "Kong Runs" and "Macy's&qu...

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94. Tarzan (1999) from 2020-09-20T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel via Disney animated film from 1999, Tarzan. Episode music is "Two Worlds" and "You'll Be in My Heart" by Phil Colli...

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93. Peter Pan (1953) from 2020-09-13T05:00

Diane and Sean fly off to Neverland to discuss Disney's 1953 animated "classic", Peter Pan. Episode music is "The Second Star to the Right"; music by from 2020-08-30T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Noir film based on Philip K. Dick's novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Blade Runner (The Director's Cut). Episode mu...

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90. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) from 2020-08-23T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Joss Whedon written, Fran Rubel Kuzui directed 90's camp film, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Is this the one that started it all? Yes and no. Stick around to find out...

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89. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) from 2020-08-16T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the fourth Star Wars movie, which is actually the first...The Phantom Menace. Episode music is "Duel of the Fates" and "Augie's Great Municipal Band an...

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88. Gladiator (2000) from 2020-08-09T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 2000 Ridley Scott Best Picture, Gladiator. Episode music "The Battle", by Hans Zimmer, and "Now We Are Free" by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard from t...

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87. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) from 2020-08-02T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the movie that Roger Ebert described as; "dank, eerie, and weird", How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Episode music is "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"...

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86. Rounders (1998) from 2020-07-26T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 1998 poker-centric film, Rounders. Episode music is Rounders "Main Theme" by Christopher Young, and "I'm a Big Star Now" by Counting Crows. Listen

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85. Kingpin (1996) from 2020-07-19T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Farrelly Bros' bowling movie, Kingpin. Episode music is "Bowling Song" (Almighty Malachi, Professional Bowling God) by Stephen Lynch, from his album, &q...

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84. Aladdin (1992) from 2020-07-12T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 1992 Disney animated hit, Aladdin. Episode music is "Arabian Nights" music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, performed by Bruce Adler; "One J...

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83. Practical Magic (1998) from 2020-07-05T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 1998 delightful box-office disappointment, Practical Magic. Episode music is "Coconut" by Harry Nilsson, from the OST.

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82. The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) from 2020-06-28T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the delightfully entertaining red-headed stepchild of Lego Movies. Episode music is "It's Garmadon" by The de Luca Brothers and Alex Britten, and "Foun...

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81. Jerry Maguire (1996) from 2020-06-21T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Cameron Crowe rom-dram-sports-com, Jerry Maguire. Episode music is "Secret Garden" by Bruce Springsteen, and "The Magic Bus" by The Who from the OS...

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80. Next Friday (2000) from 2020-06-14T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss a movie Diane has never seen before, Next Friday, the sequel to Friday, another movie she's never seen. Episode music is "Shaolin Worldwide" by Wu-Tang Clan...

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79. Ella Enchanted (2004) from 2020-06-07T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the tragically unfortunate family fun flop, Ella Enchanted. Episode music is "Strange Magic" originally written by ELO, performed by Darren Hayes, "Somebody...

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78. The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) from 2020-05-31T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the swashbuckling adventure film, with a touch of revenge, The Count of Monte Cristo. Episode music is "Training Montage" and "Edmond's Education"...

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77. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) from 2020-05-24T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 1999  Shakespearean-High-School-Rom-Com 10 Things I Hate About You. Episode music is "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (featured in the film,...

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76. Kingdom of Heaven (2005) from 2020-05-17T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss Ridley Scott's very uninteresting epic about the Crusades, Kingdom of Heaven. Episode music is "Burning the Past", and "Light of Life (Ibelin Reprise)&...

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75. American Beauty (1999) from 2020-05-10T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the very noir 1999 film, American Beauty. They also sidebar to update episode 71, Strictly Ballroom. Episode music is "Dead Already" by Thomas Newman, and The Be...

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74. Grease (1978) from 2020-05-03T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the undeniably fun (and raunchy) musical, Grease. Episode music is "Summer Lovin'" by The Vandals, featuring Moon Zappa; and "Born to Hand Jive" b...

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73. Shrek (2001) from 2020-04-26T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the fart-filled, innuendo-laden Dreamworks hit, Shrek. Episode music is "All-Star" by Smashmouth, and "Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright from the OST. St...

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72. Tropic Thunder (2008) from 2020-04-19T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the movie about a movie disguised as another movie, Tropic Thunder. Episode music is John Fogerty, Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Run Through the Jungle"; ...

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71. Strictly Ballroom (1992) from 2020-04-12T08:00

Diane and Sean discuss the first of Baz Luhrmann's 'Red Curtain Trilogy', "Strictly Ballroom". Episode music is "Scott & Fran's Paso Doble" performed ...

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70. Ever After (1998) from 2020-04-05T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss what is easily one of the most likable movies ever...Ever After. Episode music is "Ever After Main Title" by George Fenton and "Put Your Arms Around Me"...

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69. Cinderella (1950) from 2020-03-29T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 1950 Disney classic, Cinderella. There's also talk of nearly every other "cinderella" movie ever made...ever. Episode music is "The Work Song"...

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68. Before Sunset (2004) from 2020-03-22T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Richard Linklater film about walking and talking, "Before Sunset", while maintaining social distancing mandate of 6 feet. Episode music is "A Waltz for ...

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67. Titanic (1997) from 2020-03-15T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss James Cameron's epic, Titanic...and nothing more. Episode music is "John Ryan's Polka" by Gaelic Storm, "The Portrait" by James Horner, and &...

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66. Maleficent (2014) from 2020-03-08T06:00

Diane and Sean discuss the alternative fairy-tale history story of Maleficent.  Meanwhile, Sean tries to conjure a ubiquitous 80's art deco mainstay. Episode music is James Newton Howard&ap...

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65. Half Baked (1998) from 2020-03-01T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the character driven stoner cult-classic, Half Baked directed by Tamra Davis. Episode music is "I'm in Love with Mary Jane" by Coolio, and "I Get Lifte...

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64. Alice in Wonderland (1951) from 2020-02-23T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the effects of psychedelic drugs...also known as Alice in Wonderland. Episode music is "Painting the Roses Red" and "Alice in Wonderland" by Sammy Fain...

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63. The Lego Movie (2014) from 2020-02-16T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the brick-tastic Lego Movie. Both hosts are fighting flu and colds this episode so there's a lot of sniffling, sneezing, and coughing...we apologize. Episode music is...

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62. Lilo&Stitch (2002) from 2020-02-09T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the non-princess, non-musical, animated Hawaiian Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. Episode music is "He Mele No Lilo (A Song for Lilo)" and "Hawaiian Roller C...

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61. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) from 2020-02-02T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the premiere installment of arguably one of the greatest film trilogies of all time, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Episode music is "Prologue: On...

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60. The Matrix (1999) from 2020-01-26T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Wachowski's cyberpunk hit, The Matrix. Is there a spoon or is it just simulated reality? Episode music is "Main Title/Trinity Infinity" by Don Davis and...

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59. Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) from 2020-01-19T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the best Lethal Weapon movie...#4. You're not too old for this shit. Episode music is "Don't Turn/Cute Shorts" by Michael Kamen, Eric Clapton, and Davi...

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58. Mission: Impossible (1996) from 2020-01-12T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the one that started it all...sort of.1996's Mission: Impossible by Brian De Palma, starring Tom Cruise. Episode music is Danny Elfman's, "Main Title Theme&...

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57. The Godfather Part III (1990) from 2020-01-05T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the finale to Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece saga, The Godfather Part III. Sophia Coppola, need we say more? Episode music is Nino Rota's "Main Title&qu...

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56. Little Women (1994) from 2019-12-29T19:00

Diane and Sean discuss the stellar cast-filled movie, Little Women. Claire Danes ugly cries, Gabriel Byrne is German, Winona Ryder is perfection. Episode music is "Orchard House" and &...

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55. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) from 2019-12-25T05:00

Diane and Sean settle once and for all the age-old question, "Is this a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie?" They're of course talking about, "Tim Burton's, The Nightm...

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54. Babes in Toyland (1961) from 2019-12-22T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss Babes in Toyland from 1961. It's terrible, or is it good? Sean's world is shattered when it's learned that there is NO Back to the Beach 2 movie. Episode mu...

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53. Home Alone (1990) from 2019-12-18T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 90's answer to the classic Christmas movie, Home Alone. Is it Macaulay Culkin's best movie or is it actually John Candy's? Episode music is John William...

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52. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) from 2019-12-15T01:00

Diane and Sean discuss the Judy Garland classic, Meet Me in St. Louis, and what a great time 1903 was in America...if you were white...and wealthy. Episode music is "Meet Me in St. Louis, L...

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51. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) from 2019-12-11T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the British classic, starring a Texan...Bridget Jones's Diary. Episode music is "Have You Met Miss Jones" by Robbie Williams, and Geri Halliwell's &quo...

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50. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) from 2019-12-07T16:00

Diane and Sean are back after a massive computer hardware failure with their 50th Episode! 2016's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Episode music is "Main Titles - Fantastic Bea...

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49. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 (2010) from 2019-11-24T11:00

Diane and Sean discuss the beginning of the end, part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Go back to episode 17 to hear part 2! Episode music is "Sky Battle" and "The Elder...

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48. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) from 2019-11-20T15:00

Diane and Sean discuss the penultimate book of the HP series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Also, #BabyYoda. Episode music is Nicholas Hooper's "Wizard Wheezes" and &quo...

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47. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) from 2019-11-17T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the 5th book and movie of the HP series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and everyone's favorite vile villain, Dolores Umbridge.  Episode music is Nicholas...

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46. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) from 2019-11-13T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the "sportiest" and first PG-13 rated installment of the HP series, The Goblet of Fire. Episode music is "Quidditch World Cup" and "Story Continue...

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45. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) from 2019-11-10T05:00

Diane and Sean talk about the best (?) of the Harry Potter films. Good hair and bad werewolves. Episode music is "Double Trouble" and "Mischief Managed!" by John Williams fro...

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44. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) from 2019-11-06T05:00

Diane and Sean continue the Harry Potter saga with book 2, The Chamber of Secrets. They also have difficulty with words and Sean wants to speed things along. Episode music "Prologue: Book I...

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43. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) from 2019-11-03T04:00

Diane and Sean kick off "Harry Potter Month" with the first book/movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Episode music is "Hedwig's Theme" and "Leaving H...

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42. Sleepy Hollow (1999) from 2019-10-30T05:00

Is it a headless horseman, or a horseless headsman? Diane and Sean discuss that issue and more in this 42nd episode, Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow". Episode music is  Danny Elfman&a...

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41. Return to Oz (1985) from 2019-10-27T05:00

Diane and Sean take a Disney fueled journey to the Emerald City, and it's a weird wonderful trip. Fairuza Balk, a talking chicken, and a Wilford Brimley-esque robot make for good talking po...

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40. Beetlejuice (1988) from 2019-10-23T05:00

Diane and Sean break down arguably Tim Burton's best film, Beetlejuice. From Danny Elfman's fun score, Michael Keaton at his Michael-Keatonest, to Harry Belafonte's unforgettable ...

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39. The Ring (2002) from 2019-10-20T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the American remake of the Japanese horror-thriller, The Ring. They also try to define what makes a horror movie a horror movie and give up after about 30 seconds. Episode...

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38. The Blair Witch Project (1999) from 2019-10-16T05:00

This episode starts out in a dark place. After having a battery/recorder malfunction 30 minutes into the recording, our hosts have to re-record the episode much to the dismay of Sean. It gets wo...

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37. The Sixth Sense (1999) from 2019-10-13T05:00

Diane and Sean delve into M. Night Shyamalan's, The Sixth Sense. They have nothing but love and admiration for Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette...and then the podcast devolves into a dis...

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36. Psycho (1960) from 2019-10-09T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic, Psycho. NOT the weird 1998 remake. Episode music is Bernard Herrmann's "Prelude/The Murder" theme from Psycho.

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35. From Hell (2001) from 2019-10-06T05:00

Diane and Sean talk about the dark and brutal Hughes Brothers', From Hell. Hagrid and Bilbo, and Jack Sparrow, plus multiple appearances by one of the resident cats can be found in this epi...

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34. Donnie Darko (2001) from 2019-10-02T05:00

Diane and Sean try to decipher and decode Richard Kelly's psychological thriller(is it, though?), Donnie Darko. Spoiler alert, they don't figure anything out. Episode music is "He...

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33. Field of Dreams (1989) from 2019-09-29T05:00

Diane and Sean take a swing at the 1989 tear-jerker, Field of Dreams. They explain why everyone should go to Iowa. Hotdogs, finger guns, and Gaby Hoffman are just a few kernels on this episode&a...

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32. Spaceballs (1987) from 2019-09-25T05:00

It's a clip-a-palooza, cliptastic, clipadocious, clip-heavy episode that Diane and Sean find themselves in with Mel Brooks' sci-fi extravaganza, Spaceballs. Diane's got a bit of a...

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31. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) from 2019-09-22T05:00

Happy Hobbit Day! In this episode, Diane and Sean discuss the first film of  Peter Jackson's other epic trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. We also find out that Sean apparently hat...

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30. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) from 2019-09-18T05:00

Diane and Sean discuss the only "classic" era Star Trek movie they've seen, the "whale one", of course. They talk about 80's style, Paul Hogan, and a personal encou...

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29. Zodiac (2007) from 2019-09-15T05:00

In this episode, Diane and Sean talk about David Fincher's true-crime film, Zodiac. Who was the Zodiac killer? Our hosts let the theories and speculations fly. Episode Music is "Hurdy ...

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28. Superman: The Movie (1978) from 2019-09-11T05:00

In this episode, Diane and Sean discuss Richard Donner's superhero classic, Superman: The Movie. Diane is fully onboard and ready to fangirl out over a handsome and bulked up Christopher Re...

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27. Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) from 2019-09-08T05:00

In this episode, we talk about the "original" trilogy's finale, Return of the Jedi, aka Star Wars Episode VI. Unfortunately, it's also the "Special Edi...

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26. The Godfather (1972) from 2019-09-04T05:00

Diane and I talk about Francis Ford Coppola's classic, The Godfather. We discuss favorite characters, dreamy Al Pacino, and crazy Marlon Brando. Episode music is "The Godfather Waltz&q...

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25. Chicago (2002) from 2019-09-01T05:00

Diane and I talk about the Broadway-turned-Hollywood smash, Chicago. Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and Taye Diggs. We discuss our favorite musical ...

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24. The Philadelphia Story (1940) from 2019-08-28T05:00

Diane and I talk about the classic 1940 romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story. Starring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, James Stewart, and Ruth Hussey, this dialogue-packed film stuns my ears, ...

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23. Shrek the Third (2007) from 2019-08-25T05:00

Diane and I talk about Shrek the Third after watching it for the first time...ever. We don't know why this movie exists or how we came to own it. We also don't know how monarc...

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22. 9 (2009) from 2019-08-21T05:00

Diane and I talk about Shane Acker's dystopian film, 9. Produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov, 9 features the voice talents of Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Chris...

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21. V for Vendetta (2005) from 2019-08-18T05:00

Diane and I talk about the James McTeigue film based on Alan Moore's graphic novel and comic series, V for Vendetta. This dark, near-future movie is better than Diane remembers, but she cla...

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20. The Company (2003) from 2019-08-14T05:00

Diane and I talk about Robert Altman's penultimate film, The Company (2003). Featuring The Joffrey Ballet Company of Chicago, Neve Campbell, Malcolm McDowell, and James Franco, we ...

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19. Bend It Like Beckham (2002) from 2019-08-11T05:00

Diane and I talk about the Gurinder Chadha's incredibly fun movie, Bend It Like Beckham. This nearly 20 year-old British movie still holds up. Would "Move It Like Mia"...

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18. Mulan (1998) from 2019-08-07T05:00

Diane and I talk about the Disney animated hit, Mulan. I get a lot of things wrong in this episode but I make up for it with a lot of Eddie Murphy sound bites. Episode music is, "l'll ...

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17. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) from 2019-08-04T05:00

In this episode, Diane and I talk about the HP Universe's grand finale, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. We also deal with a cat with a cold, deciding whether or not Daniel R...

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16. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) from 2019-07-31T05:00

Diane and I talk about Peter Jackson's Oscar-sweeping grand finale to his Middle Earth saga, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. We also debate best wizard and yell at G...

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15. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) from 2019-07-28T05:00

We're back! Did you miss us? After a couple weeks away to go to California, San Diego Comic-Con, and Universal Studios we've finally gotten around to recording a new episode...twice! T...

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14. Edward Scissorhands (1990) from 2019-07-17T05:00

Diane and I talk about the bittersweet symphony from 1990 that is Edward Scissorhands. And there's still some confusion between Alan Arkin, Alan Alda, and Adam Arkin...Episode music is by D...

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13. The Incredibles (2004) from 2019-07-14T05:00

Diane and I talk about the Pixar mega-hit, The Incredibles, from 2004. We touch on a wide range of topics from James Bond to right-wing conservatism...so buckle in. Episode music is Listen

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12. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) from 2019-07-10T05:00

There's a storm brewing...and we talk about it in this episode! Diane and I break down Roland Emmerich's 2004 climate-change thriller, The Day After Tomorrow. We also might ta...

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11. The Others (2001) from 2019-07-07T05:00

Diane and I talk about the creepy, suspenseful, horror film, The Others, directed by Alejandro Amenabar in 2001. We don't mention Minnie Driver in this one. Episode music is Cl...

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10. Jurassic World (2015) from 2019-07-03T05:00

In this episode, we talk about the 2015 blockbuster, Jurassic World, starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and some dinosaurs. Episode music is the Jurassic World Theme by...

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9. Payback (1999) from 2019-06-30T05:00

We talk about...um...Payback. Brian Helgeland's directorial debut stars Mel Gibson, Lucy Liu, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, and others. One of us likes it...kinda; the other one hates ...

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8. Inside Out (2015) from 2019-06-26T05:00

In this episode we talk about the gut-wrenching, yet warmly heartfelt and funny Pixar film, Inside Out. Bring some tissues...or not, we won't judge. Episode music is Bundle of ...

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7. About a Boy (2002) from 2019-06-23T05:00

In this episode, we talk about the Nick Hornby novel-turned film, About a Boy, starring Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena, and Nicholas Hoult. Episode music is: ...

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6. The Avengers (2012) from 2019-06-19T05:00

Diane and I talk about the Marvel Studios, Joss Whedon mega-hit, The Avengers (2012). And also close personal Joss encounters and Jeremy Renner man crush. Episode music is The Aveng...

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5. The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) from 2019-06-16T05:00

Diane and I talk about the socially problematic, mega-flop that is Robert Redford's, The Legend of Bagger Vance. Episode music features a sound clip from the film featuring Rachel ...

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4. Green Lantern (2011) from 2019-06-12T05:00

Diane and I talk about the 2011 DC Comics movie, Green Lantern. We don't know anything about Green Lantern going into it, and we know just about as much coming out of it. Music thi...

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3. American Graffiti (1973) from 2019-06-09T06:00

Diane and I talk about George Lucas' 1973 film, American Graffiti. The conversation covers everything from the Bechdel Test, to Comic-Con. Music featured in this episode: Rock ...

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2. Emma (1996) from 2019-06-05T23:00

Diane and I talk about Gwyneth Paltrow and the film, Emma, based on the Jane Austen novel. We also end up talking about Trainspotting and Minnie Driver...a lot. Episode music...

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1. Batman Returns (1992) from 2019-06-02T22:00

In this, our first episode, Diane and I talk about Tim Burton's, Batman Returns. Starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Danny DeVito. "Why Do We Own This DVD?" is part of...

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1. Batman Returns (1992) from 2019-06-02T22:00

In this, our first episode, Diane and I talk about Tim Burton's, Batman Returns. Starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Danny DeVito. "Why Do We Own This DVD?" is part of...

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