3 Cissies & A Girl

Funny Face (1957)

Description coming soon.  CW: Cycle of Abuse, Domestic Violence, Inter-Partner Violence, Death, Verbal Abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Alcohol, Love Bombing, Misogyny

Harlem Nights (1987)

What’s better than a mobster classic told by three generations of great comedians? Trying to follow this piecemeal ADD train of random quotes as we chug our way over to New York (aka Los Angeles) for Eddie Murphy’s action-comedy cult classic, “Harlem Nights” (1989), of course. In this critically panned, fan-adored, Gen X fever dream, Richard Pryor plays club owner and “numbers” boss “Sugar Ray” (yes, seriously) who is contending with the scheming likes of disgruntled gangster “Bugsy Calhoune” (no, we’re not kidding) played by the late, great Michael Lerner. Bugsy is not-so-silently fuming over the classic black vs white slight of being second to a highly successful black man, when he turns to corrupt cop “Phil Cantone” (Danny Aiello) to exact a particularly insidious form of street “justice” as he attempts to shut Sugar Ray’s down. The film leans heavily on the comedic prowess of not only Pryor, Murphy (“Quick”), and Redd Foxx (“Bennie Wilson”) but also that of Della Reese (“Vera”), and Arsenio Hall (“Crying Man”) among others to create a romping good time filled with gags, jabs, and fun. Join our krewe as we discuss the importance of films like “Harlem Nights” in establishing a cultural benchmark for the “Ava DuVernay” and “Hobbs” tests, the generational translation(s) that are required to enjoy such films, and just the general fun of quoting some of the film’s most iconic lines like “Kiss my entire ass”, or one of the 133 times the cast drops the F-bomb.  How did Hannah feel about this 80s classic? Does Matt finally find his voice? Will Terry and Garrett just recite the entire movie back to each other? You’ll need to listen to find out! Just bring your ass and check out “Harlem Nights” already and don’t forget to hit us up on socials and/or rate, review, and subscribe! CW: Gun violence, Sexual Assault, Drugs, CTE, Alcoholism, Love Bombing, Inter-Partner Violence, Sex Work, Body Shaming, Misogyny, Racial Slurs, Ableist Slurs

Blazing Saddles (1974)

It's time to saddle up and schlep out west.  Although, with some of the modern choices in this noodle kugel-western you could probably strap on your seat belts.  This week we're rolling our 3CG wagon train out to the wild west with Mel Brooks' 1974 classic, "Blazing Saddles". This movie has a lot to say about racism, sexism, and fill-in-the-blank-ism, in a way that is sure to make you laugh, cringe, maybe even re-evaluate some of your own biases, and then cringe again.  This raunchy comedy follows Bart (Cleavon Little), a black railroad worker who becomes the unlikely sheriff and hero of a racist western town. With the help of his partner Jim (Gene Wilder), Bart sets out to bring some justice, enlightenment and laughs to a town filled with bigoted buffoons. Brooks’ use of crude humor and outrageous antics both leave you in stitches and shine some much-needed light on the prejudices that unfortunately still exist today in a way that doesn’t feel like Mongo’s clobbering you over the head.  Join our own gang of misfits as we explore the film's cultural significance and the behind-the-scenes drama that made “Blazing Saddles” a comedy classic. Will Terry refrain from inappropriate comments? Did Matt feel like he was watching something he shouldn't? What GenX hill is Garrett ready to die on? And how will our resident progressive, Hannah, just flat-out ruin the film for everyone involved? Come along for the ADD wagon ride to hear our Krewe’s unique perspectives on the film's themes of race, identity, and the power of humor in broaching sensitive subjects.  One thing’s for sure: this episode is a wild ride. So, grab your cowboy hats and get ready for a rootin' tootin' (emphasis on tootin’) good time as we explore the hilarity and social commentary that only a Mel Brooks comedy can provide. Oy! Don’t forget to follow us wherever you get your pods and join us, podnuh! CW: Racist slurs, Homophobic slurs, Yellow face, Nazis, Anti-semitism, White supremacy, Sex work, Black face, Sexual innuendo References: Bergeson, S. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg Defends ‘Blazing Saddles’ Against Claims of Racism. Retrieved from Indie Wire: https://www.indiewire.com/2022/12/whoopi-goldberg-defends-blazing-saddles-against-claims-racism-1234789555/ Breihan, T. (2019, November 01). Blazing Saddles punched up—knocking out horses and a racist America in one swing. Retrieved from The AV Club: https://www.avclub.com/blazing-saddles-punched-up-knocking-out-horses-and-a-ra-1839370209 Cuadra, M., & Ellis, J. (n.d.). Blazing Saddles. Retrieved from Afterlives of Slavery: An encyclopedia documenting contemporary representations of transatlantic slavery: https://afterlivesofslavery.wordpress.com/film/blazing-saddles/ Dick, J. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg Defends Blazing Saddles, Rejects Accusations of Racism. Retrieved from Movie Web: https://movieweb.com/whoopi-goldberg-defends-blazing-saddles-rejects-accusations-of-racism/ Faulx, N. (2014, February 14). 'Blazing Saddles,' The Best Interracial Buddy Comedy, Turns 40. Retrieved from Code Switch: NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/02/07/272452677/blazing-saddles-the-best-interracial-buddy-comedy-turns-40 Gualtieri, J. (2020, June 10). Is 'Blazing Saddles' Racist? Why 'Blazing Saddles' Isn't 'Gone with the Wind'. Retrieved from distractify: https://www.distractify.com/p/is-blazing-saddles-racist IMDb. (n.d.). Blazing Saddles (1974). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071230/ Jones, R. (2017, September 21). Mel Brooks: Blazing Saddles would never be made today. Retrieved from BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41337151 JP. (2010, May 27). Blazing Saddles (1974). Retrieved from Bechdel Test Movie List: https://bechdeltest.com/view/845/blazing_saddles/ Mahoney, D. (2021, June 25). Piers Morgan And Others On The Right Have Got Blazing Saddles So Wrong. Retrieved from Balls: https://www.balls.ie/the-rewind/blazing-saddles-racism-473998 Martin, P. (2018, August 05). Blazing Saddles: Perspective changes in 44 years. Retrieved from Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/aug/05/blazing-saddles-perspective-changes-in-/ Nelson, J. (2021, December 17). Retrieved from Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_JeffNelson/status/1471891504922648581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1471891504922648581%7Ctwgr%5Ebb1c91b503747e83805425a2856bc3c9b17a360c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwegotthiscovered.com%2Fmovies%2Ftw Nolfi, J. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg defends Blazing Saddles against racism claims: 'It hits everybody'. Retrieved from Entertainment Weekly: https://ew.com/movies/whoopi-goldberg-defends-blazing-saddles-against-racist-criticism/ Panek, E. (n.d.). Blazing Saddles. Retrieved from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/blazing-saddles Power, E. (2020, August 18). Blazing Saddles doesn't need ‘proper social context’ – it's a politically incorrect masterpiece. Retrieved from The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/blazing-saddles-doesnt-need-proper-social-context-politically/ Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Blazing Saddles. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blazing_saddles Sharf, Z. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg Rejects Claim That ‘Blazing Saddles’ Is Racist: ‘Leave the Movie Alone, Don’t Make Me Come for You’. Retrieved from Variety: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/whoopi-goldberg-rejects-blazing-saddles-racist-canceled-1235453179/ Tinoco, A. (2022, December 07). Whoopi Goldberg Pushes Back On Claims ‘Blazing Saddles’ Is Racist: “Don’t Make Me Come For You”. Retrieved from Deadline: https://deadline.com/2022/12/whoopi-goldberg-pushes-back-claims-blazing-saddles-racist-the-view-1235193040/ Traux, A. (2020, April 17). How Humor Overpowers Racism In ‘Blazing Saddles’. Retrieved from mxdwn: All That Matters in Movies: https://movies.mxdwn.com/feature/how-humor-overpowers-racism-in-blazing-saddles/ u/Hummerous. (2022, September 04). Mel Brooks Was Problematic. Retrieved from Reddit: Curated Tumblr: https://www.reddit.com/r/CuratedTumblr/comments/x5fecl/mel_brooks_was_problematic/ u/redditmason. (2016, April 21). [Serious] How is Blazing Saddles viewed by the black community? Retrieved from Reddit: Movies: https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/4ftk1w/serious_how_is_blazing_saddles_viewed_by_the/ Welk, B. (2020, August 14). ‘Blazing Saddles’ Gets Intro Disclaimer for Racist Context on HBO Max. Retrieved from The Wrap: https://www.thewrap.com/blazing-saddles-gets-intro-disclaimer-for-racist-context-on-hbo-max/ Wright, A. (2021, December 17). Twitter trend reignites controversy surrounding ‘Blazing Saddles’. Retrieved from We Got This Covered: https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/twitter-trend-reignites-controversy-surrounding-blazing-saddles/ Zo. (2020). HBO Max Slaps ‘Blazing Saddles’ with Disclaimer for Racist Content. Retrieved from okayplayer: https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/hbo-max-slaps-blazing-saddles-with-disclaimer-for-racist-content.html

Rebel Without A Cause (1955)

TW: There are heavy and pointed discussions of suicide and ideation.  For those of you struggling with those thoughts, we suggest skipping this, or parts of this episode.  If you or someone you know needs help, please dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to speak with someone.  Help is available. You’re never alone.  There’s no need to walk in the dark. . . . Buckle up, 3CG fans, because this week we're diving back into the apex of teen drama and angst with the OG 1955 flick, "Rebel Without a Cause". Another golden Hollywood oldie from our own golden-haired Hollywood old soul.  It becomes increasingly apparent how this movie set the (sound)stage for so many franchises to come as Hannah and the boys delve into the movie that made James Dean an icon and makes us wonder why they were called the silent generation because they sure made a lot of noise.  James Dean stars as Jim Stark, a misunderstood teen who despite his best intentions, always ends up in trouble. Caught in the middle of his parents' strained relationship and constantly searching to find a loving group of his own, Jim turns to an unlikely crew of characters, played by Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, and Ed Platt, to supplement the missing affections of his milquetoast, middle-class family. Spoiler alert: it doesn't end well. Join the krewe as we explore the darkest inventions wrought by teenage angst, the eternal quest for acceptance, and the real behind-the-scenes drama that made “Rebel Without a Cause” a classic. How often does Terry mention James Dean's flawless skin? How uncomfortable will Matt get? Will Garrett offer any insight that doesn't make Hannah roll her eyes? Grab your tissues and tune in to find out! CW: Child abuse, Sex work, Suicidal ideation, (passive) Pedophilia, Toxic masculinity, Electra complex, Suicide Bullying, Cycles of abuse, Alcohol References: BBFC. (n.d.). Rebel Without A Cause (1955). Retrieved from BBFC: https://www.bbfc.co.uk/education/case-studies/rebel-without-a-cause-1955 Beard, R. (n.d.). Retrieved from Alpha Dictionary: https://www.alphadictionary.com/index.shtml Cassady Jr., C. (n.d.). Rebel Without a Cause. Retrieved from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/rebel-without-a-cause CHK Ithaca Studio. (2018, September 28). Film Study: Rebel Without a Cause. Retrieved from CHK Ithaca Studio: https://ithaca-studio.com/2018/09/28/film-study-rebel-without-a-cause/ Coates, T. (2015, February 09). My First Time … Watching ‘Rebel Without A Cause’: Too Many Teens. Retrieved from Decider: My First Time … Watching ‘Rebel Without A Cause’: Too Many Teens Crislip, A. (2022, March 24). SlashFilm. Retrieved from Rebel Without A Cause Ending Explained: The Immortal James Dean: https://www.slashfilm.com/809721/rebel-without-a-cause-ending-explained-the-immortal-james-dean/ Davis, E. (2009, August 01). Pain from the Beyond: "Rebel Without a Cause". Retrieved from mubi: https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/pain-from-the-beyond-rebel-without-a-cause digitig. (2011, December 14). Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Retrieved from Bechdel Test Movie List: https://bechdeltest.com/view/2926/rebel_without_a_cause/ Dramatica. (n.d.). Rebel Without a Cause. Retrieved from Dramatica: https://dramatica.com/analysis/rebel-without-a-cause Goldhill, O. (2019, May 15). Rebel WIth Many Flaws - Before We Knew Better: Rebel Without A Cause’s retro gender attitude shows how far we’ve come. Retrieved from Quartz: https://qz.com/quartzy/1615774/rebel-without-a-causes-gender-portrayal-is-thankfully-outdated IMDb. (n.d.). Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048545/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Luke, A. (2021, February 03). The Continued Relevance of Rebel Without A Cause. Retrieved from Medium: https://medium.com/writing-in-the-media/the-continued-relevance-of-rebel-without-a-cause-b13c1fe07994 Pierce, K. (2016, December 30). Classic Film Through a Feminist Lens: REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE. Retrieved from Geek Girl Authority: https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/classic-film-through-a-feminist-lens-rebel-without-a-cause/ Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Rebel Without a Cause. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rebel_without_a_cause Rudd, S. (2022). “Rebel Without A Cause” And The Birth Of The New Teens. Retrieved from History Front: https://historyfront.com/rebel-without-a-cause-and-the-birth-of-the-new-teens/ Stewart, J. (2017, June 23). Throwback Review: Rebel WIthout a Cause. Retrieved from Girls in Capes: https://girlsincapes.com/2017/06/23/throwback-rebel/

Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

Well, 3CG-ers, this is episode is one for the record books. Sticking around in the 80s which means you probably already guessed this is another of Garrett's picks. We were in a time crunch recording this one so we kept the ADD train on the tracks for what is probably our speediest episode to date.  In his directorial debut, Chris Columbus is at the helm of this Elizabeth Shue lead comedy. Elizabeth plays Chris who has to venture into the big city to save her friend Brenda (Penelope Ann Miller) with her two charges, Brad and Sara, (Keith Coogan and Maia Brewton), and Brad's best friend Daryl played by the talented Anthony Rapp.  How the heck could a family-friendly comedy romp through the big city have problems? Oh you know we will find a way to make you uncomfortable.  What's Matt's reaction to him being filtered out of the last episode as background noise? How often do Terry's bowels make themselves known during this episode? How is it possible Garrett brought this episode in as quickly as he did? How does Hannah pull off the greatest titular quip of all time? You'll have to listen to find out. CW: Cheating/Infidelity Child Molestation/R*Pe Child Sex Worker Child Trafficking Domestic Violence Homophobia/Homophobic Language Racism Sexism Sexual Assault Stereotypes Toxic Masculinity Unhoused   References: Burke, P. (2022, January 19). 'Don't fool with the babysitter?' Fans bash Disney+ for changing 'Adventures in Babysitting' character's catchphrase line. Retrieved from WPTV: https://www.wptv.com/entertainment/movies/dont-fool-with-the-babysitter-fans-bash-disney-for-changing-adventures-in-babysitting-characters-catchphrase-line Ebert, R. (1987, July 01). Reviews: Adventures in Babysitting. Retrieved from Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/adventures-in-babysitting-1987 Howlett, E. (2018, May 26). Adventures In Babysitting (1987) Snapshot Review. Retrieved from The Film Magazine: https://www.thefilmagazine.com/adventures-in-babysitting-review-1987-elisabethshue/ IMDb. (n.d.). Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092513/ Ledet, B. (2016, July 31). Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Retrieved from Swampflix: https://swampflix.com/2016/07/31/adventures-in-babysitting-1987/ Messer, L. (2017, July 03). 'Adventures in Babysitting' turns 30: Keith Coogan tells stories from the set. Retrieved from ABC News Go: https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/adventures-babysitting-turns-30-keith-coogan-tells-stories/story?id=48363478 Roscoe, J. (2021, August 21). Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Retrieved from Basement Rejects: http://basementrejects.com/review/adventures-in-babysitting-1987/ Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Adventures in Babysitting. Retrieved from Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/adventures_in_babysitting Sabga, C. (2016, June 27). Review: Adventures in Babysitting (1987 Original and 2016 Remake). Retrieved from Silver Screen Surprises: https://www.silverscreensurprises.com/2016/06/review-adventures-in-babysitting-1987.html Schmidt, S. (2019, December 20). 10 Ways Adventures In Babysitting Didn't Age Well. Retrieved from ScreenRant: https://screenrant.com/adventures-babysitting-eighties-aged-poorly/ TV Tropes. (n.d.). Film / Adventures in Babysitting. Retrieved from TV Tropes: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/AdventuresInBabysitting u/addictivesign. (2021, November 16). r/iwatchedanoldmovie. Retrieved from reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/iwatchedanoldmovie/comments/qvln0i/i_watched_adventures_in_babysitting_1987_and_was/ Watson, G. (2022, September 10). REVIEW: Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Retrieved from Fiction Machine: https://fictionmachine.com/2022/09/10/review-adventures-in-babysitting-1987/ Weisholtz, D. (2022, June 30). How the ‘80s classic ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ directly led to 1 Oscar-nominated role. Retrieved from Today: https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/adventures-in-babysitting-elisabeth-shue-interview-rcna35499