Nate and Ryan are back to discuss one of the greatest cult comedy classics of all time, Waiting for Guffman. On top of giving them a chance to talk about one of their favorite comedies, Waiting for Guffman gives them a chance to remember the legacy of comedy legend Catherine O’Hara, whose untimely passing marks the loss of a generational comedy talent. Along with O’Hara, Waiting for Guffman’s cast reads like a comedy hall of fame, with Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Fred Willard (among others), so listen in as they dig into what makes Waiting for Guffman stand out even as the mockumentary style has become ubiquitous.

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Marc Maron’s WTF interview with Christopher Guest

Judd Apatow on Why “Waiting for Guffman” Is His “Citizen Kane” (Variety)

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“Imagine Me, Without Fear” by Phantom Tentacles

Imagine me, without fear
I wait for love to draw me near

Guitars: Ryan Ebling and Nate Gass
Lyrics: Ryan Ebling

Arranged and recorded by Ryan Ebling and Nate Gass
Mixed and mastered by Nate Gass

Original artwork by Ryan Ebling

It’s T. Hanksgiving again, and that means ’tis the season to give thanks for all things Tom Hanks. This year, we’re finally doing the big one: Forrest Gump, the film that gave Hanks his second straight Best Actor Oscar, and continued his unparalleled run of hit after hit after hit. Forrest Gump has had a special place in many people’s hearts, and we’re finally rewatching it for this year’s annual celebration of the reason for the season (Tom Hanks).

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‘Tis the season for our first ever 5-star Holiday Spooktacular! Nate and Ryan talk about the 1979 sci-fi/horror classic, Alien, a 5-star movie in both of their books. While we could all use a Halloween away from Earth, Ridley Scott’s masterclass reminds us that things can be scary off-planet too.

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Nate and Ryan don’t go into the water. This episode, they discuss 5-star, absolute classic Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg. Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, so what better time to talk about one of the all-time great movies, directed by one of the all-time great directors? Listen in as Nate and Ryan talk about the lasting impact Jaws has had on the landscape of cinema and relish in their favorite moments. The only safe deep diving is a deep dive into what makes Jaws such an enduring classic.

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Nate and Ryan discuss their summer movie watching and try to decide which action movies are worth watching. A recent viewing of 1987’s The Running Man with an eye to Edgar Wright’s upcoming remake fuel a conversation that hits heavily on Jackie Chan’s 1985 classic Police Story. They also discuss Friendship, the recent A24 dark comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, which Nate and Ryan fittingly saw on a Guys’ Night Out. Hear their thoughts on Friendship (the movie) and the effect of seeing certain movies in a group.

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Our 5-star movie discussions continue with a deep-dive into the 1984 masterpiece Amadeus, directed by Milos Forman. Adapted from his stage play, Peter Shaffer’s examination of the ersatz rivalry between Mozart (Tom Hulce), a prodigious genius, and his traditional-minded admirer/covetous underminer, Salieri (F. Murray Abraham). On top of the heaps of awards, Amadeus is simply regarded as one of the great films of all time. Listen in as Nate and Ryan discuss what it is that makes this biopic stand out among all the others.

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Nate and Ryan are breaking ground yet again with our very first Bonus Features episode. We discuss the Oscar movies we still needed to catch up on. A conversation about A Complete Unknown leads to a discussion of better than average music biopics. Ryan shares his recent obsession with Steven Soderbergh and what a deep dive into later-stage Soderbergh is like.

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Nate and Ryan rewatch Harold and Maude, Hal Ashby’s 1971 cult classic, and another entry in our discussions of 5-star movies. Upon its release, audiences and critics had no idea what to make of this offbeat dark comedy. As the years went on, it gained a cult following and is widely considered to be a classic of 1970s cinema. Hal Ashby never quite earned his plaudits while he was alive, but (partly due to Harold and Maude‘s cult following) generations of film fans consider him to be one of the greats.

What are your thoughts on Harold and Maude? Let us know!

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Harold and Maude: Life and How to Live It by Matt Zoller Seitz (Criterion).

A Boy of Twenty and a Woman of Eighty by Leticia Kent (New York Times)

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Nate and Ryan start their journey through their 5-Star movies by discussing The Apartment, the 1960 classic starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Winning a swath of Oscars signaled the love people had for The Apartment early on, but over the years, its legend has only grown. Directed by Billy Wilder, it’s widely hailed as one of the best movies of all time. So why is that? Nate and Ryan discuss what there is to love about this surprisingly dark, lovely comedy.

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Billy and me: why I love The Apartment by Cameron Crowe (The Guardian).

Roger Ebert’s Great Movie review of The Apartment.

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Happy T. Hanksgiving! It’s that wonderful time of year when we give thanks for Hanks. This year we’re celebrating by rewatching a ’90s classic, Apollo 13, directed by Ron Howard and starring, of course, the man himself: Tom Hanks.

Coming right in the middle of his epic run of iconic ’90s roles, Apollo 13 continued to cement Tom Hanks as a dependable box office draw and an American treasure. Grab your astronaut ice cream, strap yourself in, and join us as we give thanks for Hanks.

Where does Apollo 13 rank for you among Tom Hanks movies? Was Tom Hanks robbed for the Oscar for this one? Let us know!

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