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An amused second look at movies and culture from the last century.

  1. 2D AGO

    Inception/Key Largo

    Phil and Jim get together again to watch each other's movie choice and discuss them. Phil made Jim watch Inception and Jim made Phil watch Key Largo. Jim got confused, Phil got bemused. So who do you think got it right?

    47 min
  2. You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    2D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing Tayari Jones: “Kin” | Oprah’s Book Club from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Oprah’s Book Club and Oprah’s first pick of 2026 which is her 121st Book Club selection. The novel KIN by international bestselling author Tayari Jones explores the life-long friendship of two motherless daughters in the segregated South. The story explores how their decisions lead them to live vastly different lives causing them to grow apart. From page one to the stunning conclusion Tayari’s emotionally rich and witty novel inspires a soul-searching, introspective conversation about chosen family. Oprah and Tayari Jones talk with an audience of readers in New York City. BUY THE BOOK! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635411/kin-by-tayari-jones/ 00:00:00 - Celebrating 30 years of Oprah Book Club 00:03:20 - Oprah introduces ‘Kin’ by Tayari Jones 00:04:13 - Welcome Tayari Jones 00:06:42 - Thando on ‘Kin’ 00:08:30 - Letters as storytelling 00:10:30 - The professor that inspired Tayari 00:12:35 - Tayari on the 8 years between books 00:17:38 - The plot of ‘Kin’ 00:20:40 - Being a girl without a mom 00:22:00 - Belonging and sacrifice 00:23:57 - Tayari’s understanding of her mother 00:28:30 - What can save friendship? 00:30:15 - Honor your friendships 00:37:20 - The feeling of completing a novel 00:42:20 - Tayari on ‘Kin’ 00:43:48 - How Tayari sees the world SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.tayarijones.com/books/an-american-marriage/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. FEB 13

    Practical Magic (1998)

    Happy Valentine's Day everybody. It's our special Valentine's episode with everybody's favourite cutie pie Chris Wuergler. Chris brings a little magic with her movie for lovers, 1998's Practical Magic. But is it all that magical? Or practical for that matter. As usual with Chris, it's another fun episode.

    46 min

  4. JAN 30

    The Big Sleep (1946)

    It's a different time, a time when the world was black and white and nothing made sense - especially the movie The Big Sleep. It was Chris Wuergler's choice but even she can't make sense of it. What is there about this film noir classic that nobody on the podcast is getting. Maybe it's just the mystique of Bogie? Listen to find out. Another fun episode.

    47 min

  5. JAN 16

    Predator (1987)

    Predator is like catnip to guys - it drives them crazy. Jimmy and Phil host Nik Duncan and surprise guest Ryan Sim to talk about the Sylvester Stallone macho-fest Predator and it turns into three guys wild about the movie while Jimmy rolls his eyes. There must be something to it because the podcast has never seen such enthusiasm. Lots of fun - mostly at Jimmy's expense.

    49 min

  6. JAN 2

    After The Thin Man (1936)

    Chris Jarvie and Mario Bernardi return to talk about the sequel to The Thin Man. After finding the original better than they expected, Jimmy pushed them to check out the sequel. Did they like it? Well, some real surprises on that front. It might just convince you to check out an old movie for yourself.

    51 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

    Our second special Christmas episode takes a look at The Muppet Christmas Carol with guests Chris Jarvie and Christine Kinahan. How does it compare to the classic 1951 version? And is a comparison even fair? Has it enhanced the original or just cashed in with Disneylike touches that blow up what Dickens was trying to say? Or is it just a light piece of fluff we all need at Christmas? A fun listen - especially about the song and the scene they left out.

    53 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    A Christmas Carol (1951)

    Alistair Sim is easily the greatest Scrooge of all time in 1951's "A Christmas Carol" - or "Scrooge", as it's known in the UK. It's a movie that didn't have much success when released in North America but has gone on to become a beloved Christmas classic. Or is beloved to strong a word? Guest Ryan Sim doesn't think so - but then again he's related to Alistair Sim. It's a magical Christmas episode that's both funny and touching. Give it a listen.

    44 min
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An amused second look at movies and culture from the last century.

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  • Creator
    Jim Ordowich
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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