We wanna return Sam Raimi's 2000 supernatural drama, The Gift. Billy Bob Thornton penned this pseudo-feminist tale of an inconveniently psychic single mom (Cate Blanchett) who gets caught up in a murder investigation.
Denise Rodriguez returns to discuss our predictions and hopes for the 2023 Academy Awards.
Paid in Puke Special! The Pukettes Interview Ann Magnuson
Interview with Ann Magnuson with a behind-the-scenes look at filming “Making Mr. Right” in Miami in 1986, and a discussion about Ann’s early influences and media consumption, coming up in the 70’s NYC and London punk scenes, why her appearances in Hollywood films were rare, a juicy tidbit about the casting process of “Fatal Attraction”.
Paid in Puke S8E7: Making Mr. Right
On series 8, episode 7 of Paid in Puke, we’re thrilled to bring you this deep cut gem from 1987: “Making Mr. Right”. Susan Seidelman’s retro-futurism genre bender stars the incomparable Ann Magnuson, as well as Glenne Headly, and Laurie Melcalf. We were lucky enough to snag Ann for an interview!
Paid in Puke S8E6: Titanic w/ Caitlin Durante
We're plumbing the depths of James Cameron's 1997 hit disaster epic, Titanic, starring Kate Winslet, Frances Fisher, and Kathy Bates. Joining us is Titanic super-fan, and one half of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, who is always ready to talk about what makes Rose a feminist, how Fabrizio was robbed, what James Cameron got right, and why they never again want to hear someone say there was room on that door.
Paid in Puke S8E5: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
We're revisiting the 1997 hit comedy, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow. It was directed by David Mirkin (Get a Life, Heartbreakers), and written by Robin Schiff, based on her play "The Ladies Room".
Paid in Puke S8E4: Jennifer's Body
On Series 8, Episode 4 of Paid in Puke, we're changing the narrative on Karyn Kusama's 2009 horror comedy, Jennifer's Body, written by Diablo Cody and starring Amanda Seyfried and Megan Fox. This movie was criminally mis-marketed by male executives at the time, to teenage boys, when it's actually a sapphic supernatural doomed high school romance
Paid in Puke Special: R.I.P. Angela Lansbury
Denise Rodriguez came on Paid in Puke to discuss "Desperately Seeking Susan" on the day that Angela Lansbury died.
Paid in Puke S8E3: Desperately Seeking Susan
On Series 8, Episode 3 of Paid in Puke, we have a blast discussing Susan Seidelman’s 1985 genre-bender, Desperately Seeking Susan, starring Rosanna Arquette, Laurie Metcalf, and friggin’ MADONNA, as well as a bevy of 1980s NYC character actors and hipsters.
Paid in Puke S8E2: Walking and Talking
On episode 2 of Paid in Puke Series 8, we're sitting and talking (sorry/notsorry) about Nicole Holofcener's 1996 debut feature, Walking and Talking, starring Katherine Keener, Anne Heche, and Allison Janney for two scenes.
Paid in Puke S8E1: Don't Worry Darling
On our Series 8 opener, we're Paid in Pugh'k! It's a drama-o-rama, spoiler-filler Don't Worry Darling Extravaganzah! If you've been living under a Hollywood-free rock, that's Olivia Wilde's genre hopper staring Florence Pugh, Gemma Chan, Kiki Layne, Kate Berlant, and Wilde herself.
Paid in Puke S7E10: ACS Impeachment - The Wilderness
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 10 (the series finale) - "The Wilderness", written by show runner Sarah Burgess, and directed by Michael Uppendahl.
Paid in Puke S7E9: ACS Impeachment - The Grand Jury
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 9 - "The Grand Jury", written by show runner Sarah Burgess, and directed by Rachel Morrison.
Paid in Puke S7E8: ACS Impeachment - Stand By Your Man
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 8 - "Stand By Your Man", written by Flora Birnbaum and directed by Rachel Morrison.
Paid in Puke S7E7: ACS Impeachment - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 7 - "The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky", written by Flora Birnbaum, Daniel Pearle, and showrunner, Sarah Burgess, and directed by Michael Uppendahl.
Paid in Puke S7E6: ACS Impeachment - Man Handled
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 6 - "Man Handled", written by showrunner, Sarah Burgess, and directed by Ryan Murphy.
Paid in Puke S7E5: ACS Impeachment: Do You Hear What I Hear?
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 5 - "Do You Hear What I Hear?" The Christmas Episode!
Paid in Puke S7E4: ACS Impeachment - The Telephone Hour
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 4 - "The Telephone Hour", written by Flora Birnbaum and directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre.
Paid in Puke 2022 Oscars Special!
We're taking a break from our regularly-scheduled series 7 to talk about the Oscars! The 94th annual Academy Awards will be recorded live on Sunday, May 27th and broadcast on ABC.
Paid in Puke S7E3: ACS Impeachment - Not to Be Believed
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 3 - "Not to be Believed", written by show runner Sarah Burgess and directed by Michael Uppendahl.