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April is almost over which means we’re coming to the end of Mother Nature is a M**********r Month. So for our final episode in this series, we knew we had to go big — superstorm big. That’s right, it’s The Day After Tomorrow (2004) bitch. Joining us is sister-of-the-host Kelleigh to dive into the natural disaster film that really has it all. Tornadoes? Yup. Giant waves? Check. Hurricanes that can freeze you in seconds? You know it. We’re putting on our weather scientist hats to talk about global warming, killer wolves, and baby Jake Gyllenhaal.



Resources

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/day-after-tomorrow-roland-emmerich-making-of-crew-interview

https://www.salon.com/2023/05/23/this-controversial-sci-fi-blockbuster-about-climate-change-still-polarizes-scientists-today/

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/how-the-day-after-tomorrow-changed-opinion-on-climate-change/



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Do you hear that sound? That slurping camel moan of a whisper? That’s your warning to take cover because this episode we’re getting twisted up in Twister (1996). For our second installment of Mother Nature is a Motherfucker Month, we’re joined by Clarissa and Kourtney from 30, Dirty & Dying to revisit the millennial film that made us all want to become storm chasers (or at least two of us). And with a cast that includes sexy Bill Paxton, sexy Helen Hunt, and sexy tornadoes, we’re in for a wild time. So come along for the ride as we unpack dumb dads, hamburger meat, and ASMR.



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Resources

https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/movies/2020/5/7/21249788/twister-special-effects-history-tornado-cgi

https://collider.com/twister-movie-true-story/

https://screenrant.com/twister-2-release-date-cast-story-details-updates/



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Spring may finally be here but let’s be real — it’s not always sunshine and rainbows out there. Because when the weather unexpectedly turns it can get shall we say…disastrous. That’s why this April we’re focused on all things natural disaster movies for Mother Nature is a M**********r Month. And we’re kicking off our series with the mother of the genre herself The Poseidon Adventure (1972). Joining us this episode are Frankie and Scott from Shoot the Flick to help us navigate hell upside down. After a rogue wave capsizes their cruise ship, a star-studded cast of survivors must band together on New Year’s Eve to battle rising water, topsy-turvy rooms, and hot steam.



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Resources

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/12/13/poseidon-adventure-50-how-disaster-film-classic-upended-genre/10868243002/

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/record-breaking-rogue-wave-detected-in-the-pacific

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Can you feel the Kenergy? The Oscars and Ryan Gosling’s pink-tastic performance might be over, but we still have some unfinished business here at Why the Flick? So this episode, we’re completing the Barbenheimer phenomenon by talking all things Barbie (2023) with Jessica from Get Your Binge On. Leave it to Greta Gerwig to take a basic Barbie doll story and turn it into something truly poetic. We get into our personal love for Barbie, how the soundtrack came together, and all the details behind Barbie Land. Plus, we debate the many interpretations of Greta’s genius, including feminism and patriarchy, coming of age, and Biblical metaphors.



Listen to Get Your Binge On on Apple⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠. Follow @getyourbingeon on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok. Follow Jessica on Letterboxd.



Resources

https://time.com/6291930/barbie-soundtrack-mark-ronson-interview/

https://ew.com/billie-eilish-finneas-barbie-what-was-i-made-for-interview-8415767

https://mashable.com/article/barbie-movie-all-the-discontinued-barbies-explained

https://www.vogue.com/article/barbie-production-designer-interview

https://medium.com/@musingsofmj/barbie-an-introduction-to-feminism-patriarchy-and-gender-wars-9eab1286accb 

https://www.vox.com/culture/23800753/barbie-review-bible-eden

The Broad Perspective: Barbenheimer



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We're baaaack! That's right, Why the Flick? is officially returning with new episodes, but that's not all. This year, we're expanding our WTF family and introducing former guests Alex and Danielle as regular co-hosts! And with the Oscars right around the corner, we knew we had to kick off our season 4 premiere with *THE* definitive survival movie — Society of the Snow (2023). You might think you know the story of the 1972 Uruguayan rugby team that crashed in the Andes Mountains, but chances are you don't know everything. We talk about director J. A. Bayona's authentic retelling of the tragic miracle and what sets this one apart from other depictions. We also get into the narration choice, the cannibalism controversy, and the underlying goodness of humanity.



Resources

https://time.com/6551709/society-of-the-snow-true-story-netflix/

https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a46265135/society-of-the-snow-true-story/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/j-a-bayona-on-making-society-of-the-snow-1235778205/

https://screenrant.com/society-snow-cannibalism-legal-moral-debate-explained/

Last Podcast on the Left:

Episode 557: Survival in the Andes Part I - Stayin' Alive

Episode 558: Survival in the Andes Part II - Buried Alive

Episode 559: Survival in the Andes Part III - Still Alive

You're Wrong About:

Flight 571: Survival in the Andes with Blair Braverman



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If you thought Christmas was over, think again because we’ve got one last present under the tree for you here at Why the Flick? Closing out the last movie in our holiday series lineup and our season 3 finale is Violent Night (2022) with friend of the pod Elizabeth. In the history of cinema Santas, several icons stand out — Tim Allen, Richard Attenborough, Kurt Russel. And thanks to this banger, David Harbour is the newest (and possibly best) addition to that list. Who knew the thing we needed most was a cynical, tatted, Norse warrior Santa Claus? We talk about all the Christmas movie references (Die Hard included), the violence (obviously), and an upcoming sequel (yes please).



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Resources

https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/violent-night-was-an-idea-just-stupid-enough-to-exist.html#

https://movieweb.com/violent-night-2-update-david-harbour/

https://collider.com/violent-night-santa-claus-historically-accurate/

https://www.btlnews.com/crafts/violent-night-stunt-coordinator-jonathan-jojo-eusebio-interview/



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