Cinema Beef Podcast : The Hips Always Get The Lips (Roustabout/Cry-Baby)

Cinema Beef Podcast : The Hips Always Get The Lips (Roustabout/Cry-Baby)

Author: LegionPodcasts.com May 22, 2026 Duration: 1:46:05

Rebel Without A Pause Month begins with a singing a swinging time. Mike and Gary are joined by special guest Richard Schmidt of Hello! This Is The Doomed Show to talk about two such films. It's carnival hype and mid-20s abandonment issues with Roustabout featuring Elvis Presley and Barbara Stanwick. Then, we have fast cars, cool kids and tight pants with John Waters' tribute to such movies being Cry-Baby. 

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Grab a stool and settle in at The Butcher Shop, where the conversation is always fresh and the cuts are deep. Host Gary is joined by regulars Iris Walters, Suzanne Cappelletti, and Jamie Sammons to break down a pair of films connected by a common theme, genre, or sometimes just a wonderfully bizarre coincidence. This isn't a dry critical analysis, though you'll certainly get sharp insights. Instead, think of it as overhearing a lively, sometimes chaotic debate among friends who love movies, from blockbuster TV adaptations to obscure cult classics. The real meat of this podcast is the camaraderie and the good-natured ribbing that flies back and forth as they dissect what works, what doesn't, and why a particular performance leaves them in stitches. You'll hear genuine laughter, passionate disagreements, and the kind of tangents that only happen when people are truly enjoying a conversation. Whether the films are comedies, dramas, or something entirely unclassifiable, the discussion is always approachable and engaging. For anyone who enjoys film but often finds the most memorable part is talking about it afterwards with friends, this podcast captures that exact feeling. Each episode feels like you've pulled up a chair at the table, ready for a double feature followed by a conversation that's as entertaining as the movies themselves.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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