457. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

457. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

A doctor? Somebody call a podcast! Ryan, Ron and Lindsey review Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999). Get ready to tease your hair and dodge exploding tractors with this deep dive into the 1999 cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous. In this episode of our movie review podcast, we dissect the ultimate 90s dark comedy mockumentary, exploring how the fiercely competitive Sarah Rose Cosmopolitan Teen Princess Pageant perfected political satire and Midwestern humor. Join us as we break down the brilliant, endlessly quotable script and the star-studded ensemble cast—including unforgettable performances by Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, Allison Janney, and Amy Adams in her iconic film debut. Whether you are a die-hard fan of mockumentary movies or discovering this feminist cult masterpiece for the first time, hit play for the ultimate retrospective on why Drop Dead Gorgeous remains ahead of its time.

456. Summer Blockbuster Director Swap

Each host presents a bonafide summer blockbuster and swaps the director. Tune in for the choices, the discussion, and the fun on this episode of Film Strip Sessions. Check out Ron's writing at: mementomoriink.mag [mementomoriink.mag] Apple: http://tinyurl.com/FilmStripApple [https://t.co/cOJ6oaWgvw] Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/FilmStripSpotify [https://t.co/GXla9Nf0Nw] YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/FilmStripYouTube [https://t.co/hL9wSKGKII]

455. Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Hello, darkness, my old remake. Jay and Nate turn the lights on Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). J.J. Abrams and co. had a certified blockbuster reboot with the 2009 film. Why did it take four years to get this one together? Was this the worst-kept casting secret of all time? Where does this take the new timeline? Find out in our latest episode!

454. Coraline (2009)

When you're scared but you still do it anyway, that's podcasting. Ryan, Ron, & Lindsey take you through the world of Coraline (2009). Henry Selick's stop-motion animation of the Neil Gaiman's novella was an artistic gamble that led to the third-highest grossing stop-motion movie of all time and a heap of critical praise. Join the Film Strip crew as they explore this dark fantasy and discuss why is still resonates with audiences.

453. Spaceballs (1987)

The most Airplane - Star Wars movie ever made! The Film Strip crew reviews Spaceballs (1987). Mel Brooks leads a veritable all-star cast of comedic character actors in one of the best spoof movies ever filmed. Come celebrate your annual May the Fourth Be With You movie time with us as we discuss what makes this movie work some 30 years later.