Christmas Movies Actually Collin Souter

A detour into the 4th of July, Kerry and Collin talk about the biggest hit of 1996, Roland Emmerich's alien invasion epic "Independence Day," which gives America permission to make our holiday a worldwide holiday because of something WE did. Suck it up, world! How does this movie play today now that we all know a little more about computers? Is there a trope called The Sacrificial Quaid? (there is now) Can one punch really knock out an alien? All this, plus a look at the latest and greatest in physical media with the Blu-ray Gift Exchange (Dune 2, Gilbert Gottfried, Francis Ford Coppola and more!). 
Blu-ray movies covered:
Warner Bros.
"Dune: Part 2" 4K (2024)
Criterion:
"Floating Weeds" / "The Story of Floating Weeds" (1934 - 1959)
Gravitas Ventures:
"Gilbert" (2017)
"Score: A Film Music Documentary" (2017)
Paramount:
"Into the Wild" (2007)
Warner Archive: 
"You're A Big Boy Now" (1966)
"The Nun's Story" (1959)
"Friendly Persuasion" (1956)

Kerry and Collin talk about "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" every chance they get in this episode because it's a far more interesting subject, but because it's not holiday-based, they stick to the format as best they can by talking about the 2002 sequel, "The Santa Clause 2." Why aren't the rules consistent in these movies? Why does a real-world woman have to give up her identity to become Mrs. Claus? Why are there so many shrill child actors out there? All this, plus Kerry talks about three more movies from the "1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" book. PLEASE NOTE: The next episode won't be out until June 20th. 
Book movies covered:
"Le Samurai" (1967)
"Planet of the Apes" (1968)
"A Fish Called Wanda" (1988)

In honor of its 30th anniversary, Kerry and Collin look back at a forgotten little gem starring Paul Newman, Melanie Griffith, Jessica Tandy, an uncredited Bruce Willis and an early role for Philip Seymour Hoffman. It's a "hang-out movie" that spans Thanksgiving to New Years. Why did Willis not get credit for playing a major role? Could this be viewed as a "career summation role" for Newman? What was it like filming in the dead of winter in upstate New York? Also, Collin goes through the latest and greatest in physical media for this month's Blu-ray Gift Exchange.
 
Blu-rays covered:
Criterion:
"Dogfight" (1991)
Warner Bros.:
"The Departed" 4K (2006)
"The Oceans Trilogy" - 4K (2001 - 2007)
MGM:
"Eight Men Out" (1988)
Warner Archive:
"The Rain People" (1969)
"The Mask of Fu anchu" (1932)
Sony:
"You'll Never Get Rich" (1940)

Kerry and Collin are joined by author John A. Zukowski, author of the book "Christmas On the Screen: Reviewing the Evolution of American Spirituality," which provides a springboard into the discussion of the classic "The Bishop's Wife," starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. Why did America need so many movies about celestial beings and angels after WWII? What would the film have been like if Grant and Niven switched roles? What exactly is a "stinger"? (we know it's a drink) All these questions, plus Kerry gives us three more titles (with a classic or two) from the "1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" book. 
Buy John A. Zukowski's book "Christmas On the Screen: Reviewing the Evolution of American Spirituality" here.
Book movies covered:
"The Quiet Earth" (1985)
"The Sawshank Redemption" (1994)
"Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse" (1991)

Kerry and Collin take a listener request and talk about an obscure TV movie called "Little Miss Millions," starring Howard Hesseman and (Jennifer) Love Hewitt. The film is directed by Jim "Chopping Mall" Wynorski, whose entire filmography is covered in this one single episode. How many times does Collin drop "Midnight Run" into the conversation? Do young people not know who Howard Hesseman is? Can anyone at anytime use a mirror to blind someone? Also, Collin reviews the latest and greatest in physical media from the month of March in the Blu-ray Gift Exchange.
Blu-ray movies covered:
Criterion / Janus Contemporaries:
"To Die For" (1995) 
"Lynch/Oz" (2023)
Warner Bros.
"The Color Purple" (2023)
Paramount:
"Witness" (1985)
Sony:
"Cocktail Hour" (1933)
Warner Archive:
"Looney Tunes - Collector's Choice, Vol. 3"
"Stand and Deliver" (1988)
"They Drive By Night" (1940)
"Three Godfathers" (1948)
"The Boob / Why Be Good?" Double feature (1926 / 1929)
Music Box Films:
"The Crime Is Mine" (2023)

The Easter holiday is when many people pull out the Biblical epics and none of them rock harder than Norman Jewison's adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice's immortal "Jesus Christ Superstar." Brad Strauss returns to chat with Collin and Kerry about the film's controversy, production problems and why this Biblical movie endures while others have been forgotten. Of course, they also go over their favorite and least favorite songs. There's also some long-overdue Oscar talk and Kerry talks about three movies from the "1,001 Movies You must See Before You Die" book. 
Book movies covered:
"A nous la liberté" (1931)
"Voyage to Italy" (1954)
"Moolaade" (2004)