Performance Rankings and Final Thoughts

Performance Rankings and Final Thoughts

It's the season finale of Chasing Amy Adams, and we're ranking our favorite Amy Adams film performances from the 46 movies we've covered. But before that, Dane and Louis ask each other questions about Amy's filmography, and what we've learned over the course of the last year. Plus: Frances McDormand dodging Oscars, Diane Warren's relentlessness, and the Hellraiser sequel we need. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman

Nightbitch (with Sonia Saraiya)

Our journey through Amy Adams' filmography comes to an end (for now) with the 2024 dramedy Nightbitch, where she plays a mom who might be transforming into a dog. We're joined by TV critic Sonia Saraiya to talk about the way Amy's performance reflects the incredible arc of her career, and how this movie's restraint keeps it from greatness. Plus: Mister Rogers' nipples, hiring Etsy witches, and Merritt Wever's perfect Emmys speech. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Sonia on social: @soniasaraiya

BONUS: And the Next Season Is...

In today's special bonus episode, we're making big announcements about a podcast rebrand and what actress we'll be covering next season. Plus: the Thunderbolts* asterisk, fixing non-gendered acting awards, and loving Mickey Rourke. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman

Disenchanted (with Jorge Molina)

Amy Adams returned to Disney Princess mode for the 2022 musical fantasy sequel Disenchanted, where she reprises her role as Giselle. We're joined by filmmaker and critic Jorge Molina to talk about Amy going full wicked stepmother, and why this movie arrived a decade too late. Plus: Charmed gays vs. Buffy gays, debating legacy sequels, and apologizing to Kenny Ortega. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Jorge on social: @colormejorge

Dear Evan Hansen (with Kevin T. Porter)

Amy Adams returned to her musical theater background with the 2021 musical Dear Evan Hansen, where she plays grieving mom Cynthia Murphy. We're joined by Good Christian Fun co-host Kevin T. Porter to talk about the culmination of Amy's regrettable year, and how this movie asks its audience to suspend way too much disbelief. Plus: gay ghosts, Hillsongcore, and putting James Corden's agent on trial. Follow Chasing Amy Adams on social: @chasingamyadams Follow Dane on social: @thedanemcdonald Follow Louis on social: @louispeitzman Follow Kevin on social: @kevintporter Follow Good Christian Fun on social: @christianfunpod