Big White Elephants

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Director and Choreographer Rob Marshall once said, ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” On this podcast, Grace and Scott discuss a range of Movie Musicals, from classics to DCOMs and everything in between to analyze what makes them work or why they’re Big White Elephants!

  1. 5d ago

    64. Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) with Clarence

    Big White Elephants Presents 'Cellulloyd Webber: The Films of the Musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber'. We're kicking things off with Norman Jewison's 1973 adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's first full-fledged musical Jesus Christ Superstar! Grace and Scott are joined by Grace's Sounds Of Silvestri co-host Clarence to talk about the desert filming locations, stylistic freeze frames, and whatever King Herod is doing! Directed by Norman Jewison and based on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice's innovative rock opera of the same name, Jesus Christ Superstar stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Josh Mostel, Barry Dennen, and Bob Bingham in a hippy reinterpretation of the Passion of Christ. You can find Clarence on Letterboxd @ck_lb and listen to Sounds Of Silvestri wherever you get your podcasts Connect with us on Instagram @bigwhiteelephantspod and send emails or voicemails to bigwhiteelephantspod@gmail.com so we can share them on future episodes! Big White Elephants is a podcast where two friends, Grace and Scott, dissect movie musicals: Everything from DCOMs to MGM Classics, Japanese Punk Rock films to modern Jukebox Musicals, and all kinds of things in between! We talk about what works and what doesn't, and whether a film is a 'Big White Elephant', based on director Rob Marshall's quote ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” Join us every Thursday to discuss a new musical film wherever you get your podcasts

    64. Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) with Clarence

  2. Sep 24

    63. My Fair Lady (1964)

    Oi, guvnah! We gots a new episode for ya, we has. I tell ya it's a good one too, I reckon! We talk about Professor 'enry 'iggins and all the mean things 'e does to poor li'l Eliza Doolittle. Poor girl! 'e says she don't know 'ow to speak English! I 'eard 'er myself, though, I has. More pleasin' to me than what 'e 'as to say! Ok, can we stop with this bit? It's an episode on My Fair Lady (1964). Audrey Hepburn does a cockney accent until she doesn't. Rex Harrison speaks through every song. There are really pretty dresses! Is the movie itself misogynistic and classist or is that just the characters? We attempt to figure it out! Written by Lerner and Loewe and directed by George Cukor, My Fair Lady was the most expensive movie ever made at the time ($17 million--which is like $180 million in today's money!), but was also a huge hit, winning 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture.  Connect with us on Instagram @bigwhiteelephantspod and send emails or voicemails to bigwhiteelephantspod@gmail.com so we can share them on future episodes! Big White Elephants is a podcast where two friends, Grace and Scott, dissect movie musicals: Everything from DCOMs to MGM Classics, Japanese Punk Rock films to modern Jukebox Musicals, and all kinds of things in between! We talk about what works and what doesn't, and whether a film is a 'Big White Elephant', based on director Rob Marshall's quote ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” Join us every Thursday to discuss a new musical film wherever you get your podcasts

    63. My Fair Lady (1964)

  3. Sep 17

    62. Les Misérables (2012)

    For episode 62, Grace and Scott are headed to the barricade! It's time to talk about Tom Hooper's Les Misérables (2012). Why is Russell Crowe singing? Why is Hugh Jackman singing like that. Why is the camera so close to everyone's face? These are the kinds of questions we attempt to answer. Directed by Tom Hooper and based on the stage musical of the same name by Boublil, Schönberg, and Kretzmer, Les Misérable--or Les Miz if you're freaky--stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tviet, Helena Bonham-Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen, and more in the epic retelling of mid 19th century French struggles. The film was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, winning 3, for Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hathaway. Connect with us on Instagram @bigwhiteelephantspod and send emails or voicemails to bigwhiteelephantspod@gmail.com so we can share them on future episodes! Big White Elephants is a podcast where two friends, Grace and Scott, dissect movie musicals: Everything from DCOMs to MGM Classics, Japanese Punk Rock films to modern Jukebox Musicals, and all kinds of things in between! We talk about what works and what doesn't, and whether a film is a 'Big White Elephant', based on director Rob Marshall's quote ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” Join us every Thursday to discuss a new musical film wherever you get your podcasts

    62. Les Misérables (2012)

  4. Sep 10

    61. Josie and the Pussycats (2001) with Morgan Roberts

    For episode 61, Grace and Scott are joined by Morgan Roberts to talk about Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont's Josie and the Pussycats (2001).  We talk early 2000's MTV and pop culture, the baffling--and sexist--reaction to the movie on its release, satirical product placement, and more! Written and Directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont based on the Archie Comics characters, Josie and the Pussycats stars Rachel Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, and Rosario Dawson with Alan Cumming, Parker Posey, and Missi Pyle delivering stellar supporting performances and cameos from Carson Daly, Aries Spears, Eugene Levy and the boy band sensation DuJour! Original songs written by a large roster of writers including Babyface, Adam Schlesinger, Adam Duritz, Dave Gibbs, Anna Waronker, Jane Wiedlin, Kay Hanley, and more. Subscribe to Morgan's podcast Female Gaze: The Film Club wherever you get your podcasts, and check out the great interview episode she did with Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont here. You can follow Morgan on Letterboxd @msmlroberts Connect with us on Instagram @bigwhiteelephantspod and send emails or voicemails to bigwhiteelephantspod@gmail.com so we can share them on future episodes! Big White Elephants is a podcast where two friends, Grace and Scott, dissect movie musicals: Everything from DCOMs to MGM Classics, Japanese Punk Rock films to modern Jukebox Musicals, and all kinds of things in between! We talk about what works and what doesn't, and whether a film is a 'Big White Elephant', based on director Rob Marshall's quote ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” Join us every Thursday to discuss a new musical film wherever you get your podcasts

    61. Josie and the Pussycats (2001) with Morgan Roberts

  5. Sep 3

    60. The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (1982)

    To honor the life and career of the great Dolly Parton, we're heading down south to visit the Best Little Whorehouse In Texas! We talk about dancing college football players, decriminalizing sex work, the Oscar-nominated performance from Charles Durning, and--of course--the effervescence of Dolly Parton. Directed by Colin Higgins of 9 To Five fame, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas is based off the stage musical of the same name with music and lyrics by Carol Hall and a script by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson. The story is based on the real life Chicken Ranch in LaGrange, Texas which operated from 1905 until it was shut down in 1973 under similar circumstances as portrayed in the film. The movie stars Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLouise, Charles Durning, and Jim Nabors. Connect with us on Instagram @bigwhiteelephantspod and send emails or voicemails to bigwhiteelephantspod@gmail.com so we can share them on future episodes! Big White Elephants is a podcast where two friends, Grace and Scott, dissect movie musicals: Everything from DCOMs to MGM Classics, Japanese Punk Rock films to modern Jukebox Musicals, and all kinds of things in between! We talk about what works and what doesn't, and whether a film is a 'Big White Elephant', based on director Rob Marshall's quote ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” Join us every Thursday to discuss a new musical film wherever you get your podcasts

    60. The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (1982)

  6. Aug 27

    59. Theater Camp (2023)

    Well, it's the final week of Camp BWE month and we're closing things out with Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman's Theater Camp (2023) We talk about mockumentary style, how special summer camp can be, and the Amos and Rebecca-Diane musical 'Joan, Still'! Directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman, the script and songs were written by Ben Platt, Noah Galvin along with the directors and extra music by Academy Award Winner Mark Sonnenblick and James McAllister. It also stars Ayo Edebiri, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Amy Sederis, and a great cast of kids including Alexander Bello, Kyndra Sanchez, and Alan Kim. Connect with us on Instagram @bigwhiteelephantspod and send emails or voicemails to bigwhiteelephantspod@gmail.com so we can share them on future episodes! Big White Elephants is a podcast where two friends, Grace and Scott, dissect movie musicals: Everything from DCOMs to MGM Classics, Japanese Punk Rock films to modern Jukebox Musicals, and all kinds of things in between! We talk about what works and what doesn't, and whether a film is a 'Big White Elephant', based on director Rob Marshall's quote ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” Join us every Thursday to discuss a new musical film wherever you get your podcasts

    59. Theater Camp (2023)

  7. Aug 20

    58. Camp Rock 3 (2026)

    It's the third week of Camp BWE and morale is starting to dip. We're covering new brand new lega-sequel Camp Rock 3 (2026). This time around Connect 3 is looking for a new opening act for their Reconnect Tour and they're going back to Camp Rock to find a teenager! They recycle a lot of songs, get locked on a bus in a bizarre social experiment, and learn to be a band! This one's directed by Veronica Rodriguez and written by Eydie Faye and stars Liamani Segura, Malachi Barton, Lumi Pollack, Hudson Stone, Casey Trotter, Ava Jean, and of course, The Jonas Brothers. Plus, special appearances by Milo Manheim and Demi Lovato! Big White Elephants is a podcast where two friends, Grace and Scott, dissect movie musicals: Everything from DCOMs to MGM Classics, Japanese Punk Rock films to modern Jukebox Musicals, and all kinds of things in between! We talk about what works and what doesn't, and whether a film is a 'Big White Elephant', based on director Rob Marshall's quote ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” Join us every Thursday to discuss a new musical film wherever you get your podcasts

    58. Camp Rock 3 (2026)

  8. Aug 13

    57. Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)

    Alright, Rockers, it's another week at Camp BWE. This time we're heading back to Camp Rock to see what Mitchie and the gang get up to at camp the summer after the first movie. Rival camps, marching with synchronized hand movements, cheese--but only on pizza! This thing's got it all and we can't back down. Directed by Paul Hoen from a screenplay by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks, and Dan Berendsen, with songs by Kara DioGuardi, Mitch Allen, Antonina Armato, Jamie Houston, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd, and more, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premiered with 7.9 million viewers and was the final film in the series...until now! Big White Elephants is a podcast where two friends, Grace and Scott, dissect movie musicals: Everything from DCOMs to MGM Classics, Japanese Punk Rock films to modern Jukebox Musicals, and all kinds of things in between! We talk about what works and what doesn't, and whether a film is a 'Big White Elephant', based on director Rob Marshall's quote ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” Join us every Thursday to discuss a new musical film wherever you get your podcasts

    57. Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)
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Director and Choreographer Rob Marshall once said, ”The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they’re bad, they’re really bad - big white elephants.” On this podcast, Grace and Scott discuss a range of Movie Musicals, from classics to DCOMs and everything in between to analyze what makes them work or why they’re Big White Elephants!

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    2025 - 2026
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