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86: A Mighty Wind with Carrie Courogen

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily continue their Christopher Guest 2000s miniseries with A Mighty Wind, joined by writer and author Carrie Courogen.They break down Guest’s uniquely gentle mockumentary style, the film’s satirical take on folk music culture, and why its characters feel both absurd and deeply human. Plus, a closer look at the performances, the emotional undercurrent beneath the comedy, and how A Mighty Wind fits within Guest’s larger body of work.Phil also provides context for listeners on the film’s premise following three folk groups reuniting for a tribute concert highlighting its blend of nostalgia, melancholy, and humor.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It’s…: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsCarrie Courogen: https://www.instagram.com/carriecourogen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

85: Best in Show with Kathryn VanArendonk

Phil and Emily continue their journey through the 2000s with Christopher Guest’s beloved mockumentary Best in Show. Joined by critic Kathryn VanArendonk, they discuss the film’s improvisational comedy, its incredible ensemble cast—including Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Fred Willard—and why the world of competitive dog shows created one of the funniest comedies of the decade. They also unpack Guest’s unique filmmaking style and how Best in Show became a cult favorite that still influences comedy today.Follow the show and guestsPodcast Like It’s — https://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://instagram.com/emilystjamsKathryn VanArendonk — https://www.instagram.com/kvanarendonk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

84: Up with Josh Spiegel & Scott Renshaw

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily are joined by film critics Josh Spiegel and Scott Renshaw to discuss Pixar’s emotional adventure about Carl Fredricksen, a widowed balloon salesman who lifts his house into the sky in search of Paradise Falls only to discover an unexpected stowaway along the way.The group breaks down the film’s famous opening montage, its unusual elderly protagonist, and why Up represents a key moment in Pixar’s late-2000s creative peak. They also explore the movie’s legacy, its Best Picture nomination, and why its blend of grief, humor, and adventure still resonates.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It’s…Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeits/Phil IscoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscove/Emily St. JamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjams/Josh Spiegel & Scott Renshaw Podcast:Mousterpiece Melodies https://mousterpiecemelodies.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

83: Wall-E with Justin & Laura Khoo

Phil Iscove and Emily St. James continue their Pixar 2000s miniseries with a deep dive into WALL·E, Andrew Stanton’s 2008 animated sci-fi romance about a lonely trash-compacting robot left behind on Earth.Joined by Justin and Laura Khoo, they break down the film’s near-silent first act, Ben Burtt’s groundbreaking sound design, the Axiom’s consumerist dystopia, and why WALL·E may be Pixar’s most political film. They also discuss its environmental themes, visual storytelling, and how it fits alongside Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Cars in Pixar’s golden era.Is WALL·E the studio’s boldest experiment? Its purest love story? Or both?Follow the Hosts & GuestsPodcast Like It’sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil IscoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. JamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsJustin KhooInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juskhooLaura KhooInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajeanettekhoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

82: My Blueberry Nights with David Sims

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily wrap up their Valentine’s Day Wong Kar-wai miniseries with a deep dive into My Blueberry Nights (2007), joined by David Sims (Blank Check). They discuss Norah Jones’ debut performance, Jude Law’s rom-com era, the film’s Cannes premiere, its American road movie structure, and why this English-language detour feels so different from In the Mood for Love and 2046.Is it a misunderstood romantic trifle or Wong Kar-wai’s strangest experiment?Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It’sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil IscoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. JamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsDavid SimsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidlsims Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.