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Paul & Amy walk across broken glass for 1988âs definitive Bruce Willis action film Die Hard! They ask whether Hans Gruber is the true protagonist of the film, learn why Frank Sinatra was originally considered to play John McClane, and explore why this film succeeds where legions of imitators have failed. Plus: we settle the âChristmas movieâ debate once and for all.
You can rent Die Hard on all platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
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Amy & Paul break into 1990âs abandoned child comedy phenomenon Home Alone! They praise John Candy as the filmâs MVP, learn why Joe Pesci was tougher to wrangle on set than any of the child actors, and debate whether Kevin McCallister is a sociopath.
You can rent Home Alone on all platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
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This week Paul & Amy break down Stanley Kubrickâs 1999 erotic thriller Eyes Wide Shut. They talk about the arduous shooting schedule, the real life impact on Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidmanâs marriage, and more.
You can rent Eyes Wide Shut on all platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down Paul Thomas Andersonâs 1999 drama Magnolia. They talk about the sprawling narrative, giving PTA final cut, Tom Cruiseâs performance and more.
Next week Paul & Amy will break down the 1999 Stanley Kubrick thriller Eyes Wide Shut. You can rent Magnolia on all platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 1998 crime comedy film The Big Lebowski! They talk about the filmâs lasting legacy as one of the Coen brothers' best and most beloved movies, Jeff Bridges embodying The Dude, and so much more.
Next week Paul & Amy will break down the 1999 Paul Thomas Anderson directed Magnolia. You can rent The Big Lebowski on all platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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(Originally released on May 30th, 2018) Close your eyes, tap your heels together three times, and join Paul & Amy as they discuss 1939âs The Wizard Of Oz! Discover what makes the land of Oz so satisfyingly tactile, how the Tin Man and Cowardly Lion tormented each other on set, and whether this is the most influential film of all time. Plus: Paul & Amy talk to Walter Krueger, who owns one of the worldâs biggest collections of Oz memorabilia.
Next week the pod will really tie the room together as we cover the 1998 crime comedy classic The Big Lebowski!
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 2000 action/adventure blockbuster Gladiator starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen & Richard Harris. They talk about reviving the sword & sandals genre, the ever evolving script, how relevant it is to today and more.
You can rent Gladiator on all platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 1989 dark comedy classic Heathers starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty. They talk about how it subverts the high school comedy genre, how relevant it is today and more.
Next week you WILL be entertained as we cover Gladiator! You can rent Heathers on all platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy are re-releasing their episode on the Alexander Payne film, Election. They praise director Alexander Payneâs brilliant eye for humanist detail, discuss how Matthew Broderick channels his Ferris Bueller image to subversive ends, and posit that America has only become more like high school since the movieâs release. Plus: How Election almost derailed Reese Witherspoonâs career. They'll be back with an all new episode next week about Heathers!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 1995 David Fincher crime thriller Seven starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow. They talk about how this movie reinvented the cop movie, how there were 12 drafts of the script, Brad and David's allergy to "the cheese" and more.
You can rent Seven on your streaming service of choice but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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Paul and Amy are back and discuss all the big horror movies of 2024! They're talking The Substance, Smile 2, Longlegs, Speak No Evil and What's Inside. Plus Alison Foreman tries to sell Paul and Amy on Art the clown of the Terrifier franchise!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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For the 30th Anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, we're re-releasing our episode discussing it back from 2019! Paul and Amy boogie through 1994âs Quentin Tarantino indie breakout Pulp Fiction! They revisit the moment Pulp Fiction won at Cannes, ask what this film did right that so many imitators did wrong, and try to figure out whatâs in the briefcase. Next week: We're back with an all new episode discussing this year in horror!
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Amy is out, and Paul is on his own and briefly breaking down the new Joker: Folie Ă Deux release and its poor reviews and we see if Paul has changed his opinion on Joker. Then we revisit Paul and Amyâs discussion about Paul Schrader's 'man in the room' film Taxi Driver and the 2019 Joker release.
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul and Amy are catching the rhythm as they break down Carl Reiner's slapstick comedy The Jerk, starring Steve Martin. Paul and Amy praise Steve Martin and his style of comedy for always punching up, his physical commitment, and how he looks out for others through his comedies. They discuss Martin's favorite joke in the film, the special trailer sent to theater managers, and how Carl Reiner showed us Steve's heart. Plus, we can thank The Jerk for pizza in a cup. You can rent The Jerk on your platform of choice, but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
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Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul and Amy are breaking out their staplers and adding cover letters to their TPS reports. Thatâs right, theyâre breaking down the 1999 dark comedy Office Space, starring Ron Livingston and Jennifer Aniston. Paul and Amy discuss the similarities between Office Space and The Matrix, the origins of Milton, and Amy's Lumbergh Sex Theory. Next week we'll be discussing The Jerk. You can rent Office Space on your platform of choice or stream it on on Hulu but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 1992 Tim Burton sequel Batman Returns. They talk about how THIS is the Batman movie Tim Burton originally wanted to make, how Danny Devito came up with having black bile, how this movie predicts modern day political figures and more.
Next week...Office Space. You can rent or stream Batman Returns on several streaming services but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 1988 dark fantasy comedy horror film Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and Katherine O'Hara. They talk about what a swing it is for Tim Burton's second film, who he originally wanted to play Beetlejuice, how the film depicts death and so much more.
Next week...Batman Returns! Beetlejuice is available to rent or stream on multiple platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 2004 zom-rom-com Shaun of the Dead directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost just in time for it's 20th anniversary theatrical re-release. They discuss how it pays homage to zombie films that came before it, how it introduced British comedy to a wider audience, and so much more.
Next week...Beetlejuice! Shaun of the Dead is available to rent or stream on multiple platforms but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the summer movie box office! They talk about Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reviving Marvel, the Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni drama, M. Night Shyamalan and more!
Next week Paul and Amy discuss the 2004 film Shaun of the Dead which is available to rent or stream everywhere but don't forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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This week Paul & Amy break down the 1998 Michael Bay action/sci-fi film Armageddon starring Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler. They discuss how the film and Bay goes after the "nerds", the birth of Bayhem, Affleck mocking the film on the DVD commentary, and more.
Next week it's the end of summer movie round up where we're talking all things Deadpool & Wolverine, It Ends With Us, Trap and more. Did the summer movie box office bounce back?! Tune in to find out!
You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paulâs Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6
Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/
Paulâs book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer
Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer
Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/
Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and donât forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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