"White-lady aspirational materialism and a special kind of empty that feels warm", is the beating heart at the center of Nancy Meyers movies, says our guest Alex in this episode, and boy did she hit the nail on the head. It's an alternative universe where nothing is really wrong, except perhaps some of the basics of filmmaking. But let's not go into it with our eyes hooded in suspicion of California vineyard owners and London-based wedding-dress designers. We also cover the 1961 version of The Parent Trap, and the material's origin's in Nazi Germany (for real).
200. 'You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown' (1972)
After two episodes about 'The Shining' and a couple weeks wondering what to do f
199. 'The Shining', Part II
In Episode 197, I covered much of the backstory and making-of history behind 'Th
197. 'Risky Business' (1983)
Paul Brickman's 'Risky Business' is one of the greatest films of the 80's and is
196. 'Summer Rental' (1985)
Little-seen but worthy, the 1985 John Candy comedy 'Summer Rental' is due for a
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