9. Baby Mama (2008) with Annie Youngwood

9. Baby Mama (2008) with Annie Youngwood

On the season finale of Syndicated Cinephiles, we welcome guest host Annie Youngwood to the pod! Madeline brings in one of her TV movies: 2008's Baby Mama (dir. Michael McCullers). The pair discuss Annie's cable-less upbringing, early aughts character actors, and female anatomy. Follow Annie on Letterboxd @ wendoleneknits ! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

8. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) with Nick Baum

New York actor Nick Baum comes on the podcast to discuss one of the most significant television events of the early aughts: the Harry Potter Marathon. The pair break down the second movie in the franchise, and the final collaboration with Chris Columbus, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). Other topics include J.K. Rowling's controversial politics, the beauty of practical effects, and Ryan Gosling's 43rd birthday. Follow Nick on Instagram at @nickbaumactor. For New York listeners, he urges to keep an eye out for the upcoming play Stupid Boring Straight People by Seth Barnes, directed by Elena Cramer, and to check out their band, @thenailbiters.band ! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

7. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) with Madeline Schulz

High school friend and Twin Cities resident Madeline Schulz shares her thoughts on Jonathan Demme's 1991 masterpiece The Silence of the Lambs. The girls dive into the controversial legacy of the film, favorite characters with only one line, and share fond memories of their rebellious high school years. Follow Madeline on Storygraph @ schulzmadeline ! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

6. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) with Anna Johnson

Friend and fellow goofball Anna Johnson brings the first full-fledged comedy onto the podcast-- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) directed by Jay Roach. The gals discuss politically correct comedy, early Youtube stars, and the appeal of fake chest hair. Follow Anna on Letterboxd at annamj16 ! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5. Gladiator (2000) with Colton Butcher

Pasadena local Colton Butcher shakes things up by bringing a Ridley Scott classic into an Anti-Ridley household. The film up for discussion is Gladiator (2000) starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Other topics of discussion include stoicism, Hannibal Lecter, and the disappointing Eragon film adaptation. Follow Colton's substack, On the Butcher's Block, below: https://onthebutchersblock.substack.com/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.