Wherein Susanna Fogel's 2023 thriller, Cat Person based on the 2017 short by Kristen Roupenian, is hotly contested.
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Paid in Puke S9E10: The Bling Ring
We're rummaging through Sofia Coppola's 2013 true crime drama, "The Bling Ring", based the script on Nancy Jo Sales' 2010 Vanity Fair article, "The Suspects Wore Louboutins".
Paid in Puke S9E9: Saltburn
We're slurping up Emerald Fennell's 2023 gothic drama, Saltburn, starring Rosamund Pike, Alison Oliver, Carey Mulligan, Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Archie Madekwe, and Richard E. Grant. We pay tribute to this carefully-constructed masterpiece, dive to the deepest of the layers, and, of course, appreciate the visual splendor.
Paid in Puke S9E7: Bottoms
We're celebrating Emma Seligman's 2023 high school sex comedy, "Bottoms", written by Seligman and Rachel Sennott. "Bottoms" stars Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, and Marshawn Lynch.
Paid in Puke S9E4: Clueless
We scratch the surface of Amy Heckerling's 1995 star-making high school comedy, "Clueless", starring Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash, and Dan Hedeya. Heckerling wrote the script based on "Emma", the classic novel by Jane Austen.
Paid in Puke S9E1: The Truth About Cats & Dogs w/ Michael Lehmann
We're pleased as punch to discuss the 1996 romantic comedy, "The Truth About Cats and Dogs" with the film's director, Michael Lehmann. You might also know him having directed a pretty cool movie called, "Heathers". Cats & Dogs stars Janeane Garofalo, and Uma Thurman.
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 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 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 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 S7E2: ACS Impeachment - The President Kissed Me
A discussion of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story mini-series, Impeachment - Episode 2 - "The President Kissed Me", written by show runner Sarah Burgess and directed by Michael Uppendahl.
Paid in Puke S6E6: Mulholland Dr
Baxter's in her dream place talking about David Lynch's 2001 surreal Hollywood Noir, Mulholland Dr, starring Naomi Watts and Laura Elena Harring. We do our best to explain what it all means, and marvel at Naomi Watt's myriad acting talents.
Paid in Puke S6E4: Carol w/ Alicia Mullins of Gal Pals Watch
Alicia Mullins of Gal Pals Watch Podcast joins us to discuss Todd Haynes' 2015 romantic period drama, "Carol", starring Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, and Sarah Paulson.
Paid in Puke S6E3: Abortionpalooza 2021
On today's episode, we're discussing the tragic state of underage abortion rights in the United States through thematically similar, but tonally opposite films: Eliza Hitman's 2020 drama "Never Rarely Sometimes Always" and Rachel Lee Goldenberg's 2020 comedy, "Unpregnant".
Paid in Puke S6E1: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
We're setting sail with Howard Hawke's 1953 musical comedy, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, starring the incomparable Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe! This movie is gay in every sense of the word!
Paid in Puke S5E10: Fast Times/Anniversary Party
On our series 5 finale, we're doing a double shot of Jennifer Jason Leigh and Phoebe Cates, with Amy Heckerling's 1982 comedy debut, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, written by Cameron Crowe, and 2001's Mumblecore template drama, The Anniversary Party, written and directed by Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Alan Cumming.
Paid in Puke S5E7: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
As far as we're concerned, Josh Greenbaum's 2021 comedy, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is an instant classic. Kristin Wiig and Annie Mumalo wrote the script and also star as the titular middle-aged mid-westerners who danced their way into our hearts and our lexicons.
Paid in Puke S5E6: Heavenly Creatures
The second half of Series 5 kicks off with Peter Jackson's 1994 crime drama, Heavenly Creatures, which introduced two phenomenal actors at once: Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey.