Do You Even Binge? Ep 66 This week, we take a look at Sign of the Times Movies and explore the films, characters, behind the scenes facts, and unforgettable stories about changing social norms, workplace culture, and cultural shifts. The Lineup: Mr. Mom (1983): Written by John Hughes. After being laid off suddenly, a husband switches roles with his wife when she returns to the workforce and he becomes a stay-at-home dad. 9 to 5 (1980): Written and directed by Colin Higgins. Before there was Horrible Bosses, there was 9 to 5. Three secretaries plot to kidnap their obnoxious boss and implement some changes in the organization. Working Girl (1988): Directed by Mike Nichols. A secretary’s boss steals her idea for a major deal, so she pretends that she is her boss to get the deal done first. Gung Ho (1986): Directed by Ron Howard and written by Lowell Ganz & Babaloo Mandel. When a Japanese auto maker buys an American plant, the American liaison must be the peace maker and mediate the differences in attitudes toward work between the Japanese and American workers. Baby Boom (1987): Starring Diane Keaton. The life of an accomplished business woman and lawyer is turned upside down when she inherits a baby from a distant relative. Falling Down (1993): Starring Michael Douglas. A recently unemployed defense worker with anger problems goes on a violent rampage throughout Los Angeles to try to make it to his daughter’s birthday party. Mentions: Sign of the Times, Mr. Mom, John Hughes, Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Martin Mull, Ann Jillian, Aaron Spelling, Universal Studios, Night Shift, Splash, Ron Howard, 9 to 5, Colin Higgins, Harold & Maude, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Dabney Coleman, Horrible Bosses, EEOC, IPC Films, Oscar, Grammys, Working Girl, The Devil Wears Prada, The Associate, Clockwatchers, Working Girl, Mike Nichols, Melanie Griffith, Sigourney Weaver, Joan Cusack, Harrison Ford, Kevin Spacey, Tess McGill, Alec Baldwin, Jack Trainer, Carly Simon, Let the River Run, Golden Globe, Lorraine Bracco, Gung Ho, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Baby Boom, Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Nancy Meyers, Falling Down, Michael Douglas, Barbara Hershey, Robert Duvall, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Ebbe Roe Smith, WB studio, Frank Grimes, The Simpsons. Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version. Follow us on IG Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian Lesa – @LesainLA Executive Producers: Felipe Esparza & Lesa Esparza Producer: Rommel Suniga Music: Isaak Wintringham Stream “Do You Even Binge” everywhere: Spreaker | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.
