Episode 8: Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman

Episode 8: Saoirse Ronan – I Could Never Be Your Woman

Join your hosts as they discuss I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007), starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, and our subject for this week: a young Soairse Ronan. Adam and Kenny give their thoughts on this romantic comedy as well as an in-depth  look into Ronan’s early career, acting style, and involvement with this project.  The following videos are references for this episode:  https://youtu.be/1lxgmfW05E4 https://youtu.be/NzyN5kcbusY https://youtu.be/lIHWgKIXaJU

Episode 7: John Cusack – Class

In this episode, Adam and Kenny debate characters’ motivations as they analyze John Cusack’s debut film: Class (1983). This 80’s film is part high school movie, part male fantasy, and part dark commedy with endearing and natural performances from its young cast. Although the film is filled with humor, it brings into focus heavy subject matter that causes your hosts to consider contrasting interpretations.

Episode 6: Scarlett Johansson – North

In this episode’s film: North (1994), our title character is a kid who feels unappreciated by his parents and decides to become a free agent in search of new ones. North, (Elijah Wood) travels around the world on his quest, running into a star-studded cast along the way. This cast includes our subject for this episode: Scarlett Johansson, when she was still a little kid. Listen in for some laughs and a lively discussion about a movie full of whimsy and good old-fashioned fun.

Episode 5: Nicolas Cage – Valley Girl

This episode delves into Valley Girl (1983), a teen romantic comedy starring our actor for this week: Nicolas Cage. Although fairly formulaic, Cage has sited this box-office success as being an extremely formative project in his early career. Join Kenny and Adam as they discuss the charming, difficult, and fascinating aspects of Cage’s debut film.

Episode 4: Timothée Chalamet – Men, Women, & Children

In this episode, your hosts discuss Timothée Chalamet’s first project, Men, Women, and Children (2014). Through a series of interwoven storylines, this film observes the trials and tribulations of adults and teens in the age of the internet. Tune in for a discussion about Timothée Chalamet and the craziness of life here on this pale blue dot.