Hey folks, Butter is back, and this week we’re rolling out the beige carpet for our 2022 Awards Extravaganza! In Part I, we cover our selections for Best Performance, Best Sound Design/Soundtrack, Best Cinematography, and Best Screenplay! Tune in to see if, like the Oscars themselves, we have a bit of an awards sweep this year, and be sure to check in next week as we cover the rest of the categories in Part II!
Read MoreWow! We've made it, folks: EPISODE 200! What better way to celebrate this podcasting milestone than by diving deep into the beloved 1939 film The Wizard of Oz! Join us as we revel in the film's incredible design, discuss its iconic characters, and unearth the surprisingly grim production history of this classic. We also listen in on messages from some of our biggest supporters, and there's even a wild surprise at the end! Thank you for listening, and here's to 200 EPISODES of Butter With That!
Read MoreAs our Loooove Theme concludes, Chrystine serves up a surprise dish: 2017’s Phantom Thread! What do we make of Anderson’s vision of a twisted, kinky, and ultimately heartwarming romance? Among this fantastic wardrobe, which dresses/garments caught our eye respectively? And can you believe someone other than Dave picked a P.T. Anderson flick?! Tune in for answers to these questions, and much more! And don't miss next week's special 200th Episode!
Read MoreOur Loooove Theme is still in the air, and Connor has exhumed 2013’s Warm Bodies! What do we make of this zombie-filled adaptation of Romeo And Juliet (and how surprised are some of us by the not-so-subtle nods we missed)? How about these visually and conceptually poorly defined Boneys? And an age old question - do zombies need to use the bathroom? Stagger and groan along with the crew as we answer these questions and more!
Read MoreThe Loooove Theme continues with Sam's selection, 2017's Gifted! How well does this film explore familial love through the lens of education? Does it telegraph an informed or well-intentioned but misguided slant on advanced education and placement? And how about this adorable one-eyed cat? Take your seats and listen in this week to find out!
Read MoreWe’re launching into our new Loooove Theme, and Dave pivots from his trademark Contrarian Corner to his newfound Sentimental Corner with 2022’s A Love Song! Is this tale of widowers rekindling lost longing expectedly heartbreaking or surprisingly and soaringly optimistic? How well do seasoned character actors Dale Dickey and Wes Studi carry their lead performances? And how about this cinematography? Hike up to the summit with us for answers!
Read MoreOur Fun In Dysfunction theme concludes with Chrystine's selection, 2014's Force Majeure! Does the chance avalanche of emotion in the film portray a dysfunctional family, or perhaps dive into dysfunction's socially gendered roots, or both? What do we make of the film's ending: does it subvert or serve its themes? And how well does this original telling stand against its American remake, Downhill? Tune in to find out!
CW: This episode features discussions of incest and suicide that may prove difficult to some listeners.
Read MoreThe Fun In Dysfunction theme continues with Dave's selection, 2001's The Royal Tenenbaums! What does the gang make of this ensemble cast of quirky characters colliding as a family unit? Does the film achieve a sense of grounded realism, or does Anderson walk us through a fairy-tale vision of New York City populated by larger-than-life figures? Which member of the titular Tenenbaum family do we each individually want to console with a hug? Throw on your signature red tracksuits and sprint through these questions and more this week! CW: This episode features discussions of incest and suicide that may prove difficult to some listeners.The Fun In Dysfunction theme continues with Dave's selection, 2001's The Royal Tenenbaums! What does the gang make of this ensemble cast of quirky characters colliding as a family unit? Does the film achieve a sense of grounded realism, or does Anderson walk us through a fairy-tale vision of New York City populated by larger-than-life figures? Which member of the titular Tenenbaum family do we each individually want to console with a hug? Throw on your signature red tracksuits and sprint through these questions and more this week!
CW: This episode features discussions of incest and suicide that may prove difficult to some listeners.
Read MoreThe gang continues unpacking Fun In Dysfunction, our dysfunctional families theme with Sam's pick, 1989's Steel Magnolias! What do we make of the community of characters and the stellar cast playing them? Does this beloved classic juggle humor and melodrama while sticking the landing on both? And which of our moms has an incidental guest appearance while turning in for the night? Listen in to find out!
Read MoreThe holidays have come and gone, and the Butter Crew are kicking off the new year by putting the Fun In Dysfunction, exploring dysfunctional families within film! Connor sets the table with 2015's Krampus! How well does the movie juggle horror, humor, and the holidays all at once? How about these practical effects and creepy Christmas critter designs? What's the deal with this Krampus lore, and which of us would survive it? Tune in this week to find out!
Read MoreAs our Real Vs. Reel biopic theme draws to a close, Dave presents 2022's Elvis! ...this movie's insane. Tune in!
Read MoreOur Real Vs. Reel biopic theme rocks on, and this week we're tappin' our toes to Chrystine's selection, 2014's Love And Mercy! How well does the film cover two very different periods of Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson's life, and how well do the two different actors (Cusack and Dano) embody him? Do the film's two different styles and perspectives cohere, or do they wipe out? How do our parents feel about the Beach Boys vs. The Beatles? How do YOU feel about the Beach Boys vs. The Beatles? Listen in and write in to let us know!
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