Scooby-Doo (2002) w/ Valerie Ettenhofer

October 19, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“We don’t go anywhere with ‘scary’, ‘spooky’, ‘haunted’, or ‘forbidden’ in the title.”

Sp0o0oky season is for everybody, so as a nice respite from the intense scares, this week The Wives Colangelo are bringing some spooky goodness for the whole family with the live-action SCOOBY-DOO. Joining the pair is Scooby Scholar Valerie Ettenhofer, and together the group discusses the perfection of teen idol casting, the cultural relevance of Mysteries Incorporated, and the importance of Scooby as a gateway to horror.

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Articles Referenced

'That Was The End Of An Era': The Oral History Of Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island

(https://www.slashfilm.com/1399378/oral-history-of-scooby-doo-on-zombie-island/ )

The Key To Scooby-Doo's Longevity Is That It's Never Stopped Changing

(https://www.slashfilm.com/1166106/the-key-to-scooby-doos-longevity-is-that-its-never-stopped-changing/ )

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The Faculty - 25th Anniversary

October 12, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"I'm not an alien. I'm discontent."

As sp0o0oky season continues on, The Wives Colangelo are spotlighting the all-time great collaborative effort between Robert Rodriguez and Kevin Williamson and celebrating the 25th anniversary of THE FACULTY. Let's talk about hot teachers, bad haircuts, snappy dialogue, camp casting, and hear as BJ defends the historically divisive ending. This episode? Guaranteed to jack you up.

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Articles Referenced

The Faculty is the bleakest and most subversive film of the ’90s studio teen-horror cycle: (https://www.avclub.com/the-faculty-is-the-bleakest-and-most-subversive-film-of-1830833616 )

[The Final Girls Club] Sexual Conformity and Stokely in ‘The Faculty’: (https://rb.gy/3o0f0 )

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The Exorcist (1973) - 50th Anniversary

October 05, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“Mrs. MacNeil, the problem with your daughter is not her bed; it's her brain.”

50 years ago, William Friedkin delivered what is considered by many to be the scariest movie ever made ... and it's the story of a 12-year-old girl. In honor of it's monumental anniversary, The Wives Colangelo are opening sp0o0oky season with THE EXORCIST. Rather than focus on the priests or what the film has to say about the crisis of faith, this is an episode centering on Chris and Regan MacNeil, and what THE EXORCIST reflected about second-wave feminism.

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Articles Referenced

The Terrifying Power of Girls and Second-Wave Feminism Backlash in The Exorcist (https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-terrifying-power-of-girls-and-second-wave-feminism-backlash-in-the-exorcist )

How The Exorcist Transformed Linda Blair Forever (https://www.slashfilm.com/758106/how-the-exorcist-transformed-linda-blair-forever/ )

What the Ever-Popular “Exorcist” Says About Female Sexuality (https://msmagazine.com/2010/11/11/what-the-ever-popular-exorcist-says-about-female-sexuality/ )

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Bottoms (2023)

September 28, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“I really value when people use violence for me, it's actually one of my love languages”

ARE YOU READY TO BE MESSY GAYS?! This week the Wives Colangelo are discussing the teen movie that has taken over the world, Emma Seligman's raunchy, raucous, and wild delight -- BOTTOMS. Let's talk about subverting teen tropes, allowing gay characters to be nightmares, finding humor in trauma, and dive into the discourse surrounding the film's release.

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Articles Referenced

The Team Behind Bottoms (https://www.vulture.com/article/bottoms-emma-seligman-rachel-sennott-ayo-edebiri.html )

Always the Topic, Rarely the Voice (https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/transphobia-in-music/always-the-topic-rarely-the-voice-transphobic-rock-stars )

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156: American Graffiti (50th Anniversary) w/ Bradford Oman

September 21, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“You're the most beautiful, exciting thing I've ever seen in my life and I don't know anything about you.”

50 years ago, George Lucas tried his hand at telling a nostalgic story inspired by his own teenage years and revolutionized the coming-of-age film forever. This week, The Wives Colangelo are joined by Bradford Oman (aka Ethan Anderton) to honor the half-of-a-century anniversary of AMERICAN GRAFFITI. They're talking about fast cars, boys trying to make sense of the world, what it feels like to say goodbye to your hometown, and the freedom of driving all night and looking for trouble.

This episode is part of our TEEN MOVIE HELL series honoring the memory of Mike "McBeardo" McPadden.

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Perfect Blue (1997)

September 14, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“Sensei, I’m scared that my other self will do something that I don’t know about…”

One of the greatest animated films ever crafted, Satoshi Kon's PERFECT BLUE is a terrifying coming-of-age story of obsession, stolen identity, and the way the public at large feels entitled to consume the idea of young starlets. In discussing arguably the scariest movie ever covered on the podcast, The Wives Colangelo reflect on what it means to be a public figure, praise animated films not geared toward young audiences, and sing the praises of a genuinely perfect film.

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Article Mentioned

Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is a Layered and Unparalleled Psychological Thriller: https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3716388/satoshi-kons-perfect-blue-is-a-layered-and-unparalleled-psychological-thriller-horrors-elsewhere/

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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023)

September 07, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“That’s why we fought the Nazis? So you could have a mojito bar?!”

The Wives Colangelo are heading back to middle school and becoming young women, Sandler family-style, with YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH. Together the Wives talk about the benefits of watching coming-of-age stories about different cultures than your own, cry about the fact they're now old enough to see Adam Sandler in dad mode, and talk about how important it is to see a film depict the hardest relationship moment of a young girl's life -- fighting with your best friend.

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The Breakfast Club (1985)

August 31, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"You see us as you want to see us — in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions"

This Ends at Prom is celebrating its 3-year anniversary by closing out the Hughes/Ringwald trilogy and finally tackling the teen movie of all teen movies, THE BREAKFAST CLUB. The Wives Colangelo discuss what the film has to say about growing up, lamenting your teen years, the cruel hierarchy of high school, whether it's as problematic as contemporary audiences claim, and why the film remains a generational favorite.

This episode is part of our TEEN MOVIE HELL series honoring the memory of Mike "McBeardo" McPadden. Don't you forget about him.

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How to Deal (2003) w/ Stephanie Gagnon

August 24, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"The quickest way to ruin a relationship with someone is to actually try to have a relationship with them."

Book-to-film adaptations aren't easy, but what happens when a film script tries to cram two novels into one movie? Well, you get HOW TO DEAL. Joining The Wives Colangelo is Stephanie Gagnon from the Books in the Freezer podcast to talk about the film's literary source material, how her feelings about the film have changed over time, and edgy-era Mandy Moore. And for those keeping score at home, this is now Allison Janney's SIXTH appearance on the show! You love to see it!

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Baby Assassins (2021)

August 17, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Oh! I almost forgot my machine gun!"

This is another reminder that coming-of-age stories aren't always about high school romance or breaking curfew, sometimes it's about being a deadly assassin forced to take a service industry job to evade suspicion. In the first instance of a film covered on the show with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Wives Colangelo encourage you to enjoy BABY ASSASSINS. Who knew a film with so much gun-fu would also be such a heartfelt film about friendship, neurodivergency, and staying true to your identity?

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Ever After (25th Anniversary)

August 10, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"You have *everything*, and still the world holds no joy, and yet you insist on making fun of those who *would* see it for its possibilities."

It took nearly three years, but The Wives Colangelo have finally found a Cinderella story where we understand what the 'Ella' sees in the prince (other than Paolo Montalban being hot in the musical, of course). It's time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of EVER AFTER. Does BJ go on a rant about loving Melanie Lynskey? Yes. Can Harmony overcome her hatred of all things period piece? I guess you'll have to listen and find out!

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Articles Referenced

Drew Barrymore on Ever After with Entertainment Tonight: https://rb.gy/ripec

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023) w/ Roxie Allen

August 03, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Which religion should I be? Sometimes I just wish I’d been born one way or the other."

It took over 40 years, but Kelly Fremon Craig's film adaptation of ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET was well worth the wait. The Wives Colangelo dive into a seminal favorite, wax poetic about how much they love Rachel McAdams, and even hear from the show's official tween correspondent, their 10-year-old niece, Roxie.

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Article Referenced

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Tackles The Taboo Of Tweendom: https://rb.gy/cbrz7

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The Parent Trap (1998) w/ Jamie Jirak

July 27, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea!”

Believe it or not, but Disney's THE PARENT TRAP remake just turned 25 years old so The Wives Colangelo are celebrating a quarter of a century of Lindsay Lohan by discussing her debut feature. Joining the Wives this week is Jamie Jirak, an entertainment journalist, and critic who doubles as a die-hard fan of this film. We're talking twin dreams, the queer validation of Chessy, and determining once and for all if Meredith Blake is actually a villain.

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The Queer Comfort of The Parent Trap: https://rb.gy/39712

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Thirteen (2003)

July 20, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Hit me. I'm serious, I can't feel anything, hit me! Again, do it harder! I can't feel anything, this is so awesome!"

The Wives Colangelo are ripping open wounds they didn't even know they had in order to talk about one of the most requested titles in honor of its 20th anniversary. What happens when your coming-of-age experience is, well, a little more than rough around the edges? We're talking about tough love, big emotions, and the always wonderful Holly Hunter.

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"No Bra, No Panties": How Thirteen Defined A Generation Of Women: https://rb.gy/c5rpm

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The To Do List (2013)

July 13, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"I wish my mother had given me lube when I was your age."

Things have been a little bit too sugar, spice, and everything nice around these parts, so this week The Wives Colangelo are getting sexy! Listen in as the duo discusses women-led sex comedies, the concept of 'body counts,' talk about early "self-love" adventures, and fawn over the comedic hilarity of a star-studded cast.

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It's Time to Stop Saying 'Me Love You Long Time' https://rb.gy/fmmqe

Vulture Interview with Maggie Carey https://rb.gy/tp39r

The To Do List Is A Call For More Women-Led Sex Comedies https://rb.gy/cqzsx

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Matilda (1996)

July 06, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"Everyone is born, but not everyone is born the same. Some will grow to be butchers, or bakers, or candlestick makers. Some will only be really good at making Jell-O salad. One way or another, though, every human being is unique, for better or for worse."

This week the Wives Colangelo are talking about falling in love with reading, the attachments children develop with their teachers, this movie serving as Danny DeVito's CITIZEN KANE, and of course, all of the queer themes hidden within a film about a little girl discovering telekinetic powers.

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Teen Witch (1989)

June 22, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"You have the power to make anything you want happen."

TEEN WITCH might not be winning an Oscar anytime soon, but it's certainly a movie that so many of us hold near and dear. The Wives Colangelo are talking about the fashion, the nonsensical plot, the hilarious set pieces, the questionable behavior of everyone in this damn movie, and of course, the "Top That" rap. Is it a musical? Sometimes! Is it a blast? You know it!

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Lady Bird (2017) w/ Drew Burnett Gregory

June 15, 2023 by Brennan Klein

“I wish I could live through something.”

Y'all have been asking The Wives Colangelo to cover LADY BIRD for almost three years, and the time has finally arrived. Writer and filmmaker Drew Burnett Gregory joins the show to talk about Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age masterpiece and continue to scream about Laurie Metcalfe's Oscar snub. Don't forget to cue up some Dave Matthews Band and crush on the school's resident theatre boy!

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Submarine (2010)

June 08, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"I took a photo of us, mid-embrace. When I am old and alone I will remember that I once held something truly beautiful."

It's Harmony's birthday week which means whatever baby wants, baby gets. This year's birthday episode is Richard Ayoade's unconventional coming-of-age black comedy, SUBMARINE. The Wives Colangelo discuss seeing yourself in films that don't exactly showcase your lived experience, appreciate weirdo boys trying their best, and share a lot of personal stories related to the film.

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Article Referenced: 'Submarine' - The Quirk Of 'Juno,' The Whimsy Of Gondry, The Light-Heartedness Of Wes Anderson, The Melancholy Of '500 Days Of Summer: https://rb.gy/f9j9p

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How to Build a Girl (2019) w/ Mallory O'Meara

June 01, 2023 by Brennan Klein

"My story doesn't begin with a boy. It begins with me."

The Wives Colangelo are joined this week by the brilliant Mallory O'Meara to talk about the underseen should-be coming-of-age classic, HOW TO BUILD A GIRL. Together they agonize about what it's like to work in male-dominated industries, praise the always fantastic Beanie Feldstein, and preach the gospel of author Caitlin Moran. This movie is so much more than "ALMOST FAMOUS but for girls," so listen as they break it down!

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