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Got a problem? Try Windex! Join Luke and Sophia as they discuss weddings, family, and iconic lines from the critically acclaimed 2002 comedy, My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

What would you sacrifice for your legacy? Join us as we dive into Damien Chazelle's first breakthrough feature, Sundance darling, & Oscar winning film Whiplash! 

A whirlwind of old Hollywood color, flare, music, and dance capped off by the legendary songwriting of Leonard Bernstein: it must be On The Town, starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra! Wait- no, it's West Side Story! The 1961 masterpiece began a radical shift in film musicals and set the standard for cinematic storytelling for decades to come, paving the way for the modern day's greatest artists, both on screen and stage. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history, story, and cultural impact of the original Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise film, before heading to the theater to watch Steven Spielberg's remake!

A movie written by American screenwriters about a mythical American story in the style of some of the most prolific French (?) movies ever made. It must be Bonnie & Clyde! The Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway Hollywood classic led the American New Wave and opened the door to European cinematic style in mainstream American film, sending ripple effects for decades to come. Join Luke and Sophia as they dive into the plot, background, and historical accuracies/inaccuracies in the tale of the two most notorious outlaws in American history.

The film that made Jack Black the powerhouse we know him to be today, School of Rock is an ode to the now-nostalgic rebelliousness of the punk Rock'N'Roll scene of the late 1970's that characterized the childhoods of director Richard Linklater and screenwriter Mike White. Join Luke and Sophia as they dive into the classic comedy and discuss why this film defined a generation.

Do you live in a simulation? Join Luke and Sophia as they explore the possibility of that very question in the most recent episode of Off The Watchlist, about The Truman Show!
 
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Audio used from Susan Lacy's documentary Spielberg.