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Kirstie’s last name in the movie, Ubriacco, means “drunk” in Italian. Maybe a little glimpse into the state of anyone involved in the making of this film?

I just listened to this episode and I wanted to answer Amy’s question about the Halloween party, where no one showed up. As I divorced mother, I can relate. Getting divorced is extremely isolating. All of your married friends disappear, like you have a contagious disease they don’t want to catch or you have become a threat to them because you might take their man.

I wonder if Tolkien has a very strict definition of allegory like his friend CS Lewis who was very adamant that none of Narnia was allegorical. I'm too lazy to look up the quote but Lewis said Aslan is not an allegory for Jesus despite being clearly representative. The gist of it was something like "I didn't set out saying in this world Jesus is a lion and then extrapolate that out to what that world would be." Now, I've never really thought of LOTR as an allegory (so, this is kind of pointless to bring up I guess). Just war and facing dark times and taking up the cause to save the world is pretty broad stuff. I've read theories that LOTR is an allegory for WW2 or other such things but I still just think it's a fantasy novel.

Yea definitely. I love them all, and they'd each probably be in my personal top-100, but the first is the one that stands out -- it has such a sense of wonder, it's more fun, and is so inviting.

How did Sir Ian McKellan pull off this part?

Prisoner of Azkaban. No doubt. Not only is it still extremely accurate to the book but it's beautifully shot and a perfect stand alone film from the rest of the series. There are obviously things that one would need to know from the previous films, but in this Harry Potter obsessed fan's opinion, it is by far the best of the films that was ever made and anyone can watch it with any amount of knowledge and still enjoy the movie wholeheartedly.

Honestly I think Kirstie Ally's character and the children would have been better off without him. Get her insane gun toting brother out of her apartment, redecorate, maybe get some therapy so she doesn't end up forcing whoever she dates after to be her children's instant daddy and try to be with herself. This guy was a jerk. She deserves better for both herself and for her kids. You're partner should never make you feel lesser for being a bad ass at work or having a good paying job. Also I get that Mikey might not BIOLOGICALLY be his but he is still HIS SON. He agreed to be his father and that means he's his father 100%. He doesn't get to just throw that away or resent it because he isn't biologically his. ( not that it isn't ok for parents to have moments where they sometimes resent the more stressful sucky aspects of having kids. But that doesn't mean you bail and only show up for the fun parts). I was raised by a single mom who was in the corporate world (my mom was a quality auditor for pharmaceutical companies and blood banks). It's really fucking hard having a demanding job and raising a kid alone. But she taught me that it's better to have an unconventional family structure than to settle for something . In conclusion : Kirstie get rid of the fuck boi cabbie/ pilot, redecorate your place and kick ass at your life! Also maybe leave Scientology? #wheresshellymiscavige

Me too?

Amy and Paul say a few times that Fellowship is representative of the entire trilogy, but I'm not sure I agree. I genuinely think Fellowship is more enjoyable than the others. If I were making a list, I wouldn't even consider the others. I don't really have a defense since these are effectively one movie and definitely one production. There is just an intangible element that elevates this one over the others for me.

"Manhattan" That project was kind of a bomb.

Inappropriate baby outfit, ca. 1979

Paul mentions how weird it is to have a portrait of the Vice President in a government office. I work for the Feds, and we do have a portrait of the Pres., VP, and head of our agency in each office. The Cheney one was super creepy, and we used to steal it and put it in unsuspecting people’s office drawers. Also, for the first time since I can remember, Trump’s portrait has to be elevated above the others.

A French otter, the letter G, and a corn-cob pipe walk into a bar. The bartender says “Is this some kind of joke with corn arbitrarily added to preserve a recurring catchphrase theme?”

Kevin has really grown up on this Podcast and I think he's pretty good. I did feel bad for him this episode.

There was a guy in the crowd who kept yelling “yeauh” at various points and that really got on my nerves.

Ok - it's a date guys! This Sunday, 9pm EST we will Rabbit Meet Me In St Louis. I will post a link on this thread. All are welcome!

I wonder why Master Kevin chose this order to play the eps?

Later when all of this gun stuff is done it might be a bit funny for someone’s forum name to be Chef Kevin Smith and Wesson. funny ep. I guess the Beatles went with the wrong Lennon. Our girl can sing!

with angelic hosts proclaim

Yes! I’m totally into it. My kid goes to bed around 8 pm EST, so we could do it anytime after that... maybe 9 pm?

Relisten factor through the roof!

Polly, I'm so into the idea of a rabbit screening! I should be free this Sunday if that's when you're planning!

Everybody keeps saying that Chaka Khan but nobody stops to ask if Chaka Should.