To kick off birthday month, Carie has picked Sin City (2005), the adaptation of Frank Miller's popular graphic novel series about life in one of the most dangerous cities in fiction. Ross predictably drools over Clive Owen, Carie is giddy about the armed sexworkers, and Ross's limits are tested near the end of the narrative.  Related Media: Making of Sin City  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

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Sin City or: How I Came to Enjoy Gratuitous Violence

Y'ALL THE BIG BABY TEARS ARE WELLIN'!!! Carie and Ross break down an early childhood favorite, Brad Bird's The Iron Giant. The siblings are aghast at the movie's conceptual depth, Ross lusts after more than one animated character, and Carie actually sobs at the end. Full on tears streaming out of her eyes. But then again, haven't we all?   Related Media: If you'd like to hear our buddies, The Equelizers take a stab at an Iron Giant sequel, don't miss their episode entitled: The Iron Army (With Jessie Fleming)

The Iron Giant or: How I Learned to Choose My Own Path

This week the siblings dig up an old favorite, Disney's Holes (2003). Carie fangirls over the majesty of Sigourney Weaver, Ross makes a realization about lizard juice, and the siblings revist the lowkey banger of the soundtrack, Dig It Up.  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions     

Holes or: How I Fell in Love with Sigourney Weaver

This week, the siblings break down a classic American summer film, The Sandlot (1993). The siblings revisit their own histories of playing baseball. Ross remarks on his fondess for professional baseball players. Carie elaborates on her plan in case of a dog attack, and the siblings propose a drinking game.  Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2021

The Sandlot or: How I Learned Who Babe Ruth Was

This week the siblings break down a truly traumatic movie from young adulthood, The Patriot (2000). Carie and Ross roll their eyes at Mel Gibson and his scene chewing, Ross cannot with the historical inaccuracies, and Carie is in love with Heath Ledger's ghost.  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

The Patriot or: How I Came to Resent Mel Gibson

To finish off Pride Month the siblings rehash Ross's all-time favorite musical, Hairspray (2007). Ross geeks out over the music, Carie calls out Christopher Walken, and a gay time is had by all.  Related Links:  OPEN YOUR PURSE:  Queer Charities/Nonprofits  Supporting BLM & Communities of Color  Indianapolis No Questions Asked Food Pantry    Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

Hairspray or: How I Learned I Deserve toTake Up Space

On this week's Kicking & Streaming, the siblings take a look at a cult classic that's been called "the queer Clueless" with fresh, contemporary eyes. The siblings gag over the concept of conversion therapy, create headcannons about the quickly forgotten background characters, and Carie has an unhealthy attraction to Cathy Moriarty.  Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2021

But I'm a Cheerleader or: How I Learned About the Queer Clueless

This week, the siblings unpack the TURBULENT rollercoaster of The Favourite (2017). Ross applauds Olivia Coleman's stunning performance as Queen Anne of the House of Stewart, which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Carie can't stand her conniving, abusive lover, portrayed by Rachel Weisz. Emma Stone's accent is fine, but her character is unforgivable in this story of queer relationships run amok in 18th century England.  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions   

The Favourite or: How I Learned Queen Anne Was Queer

TAP YOUR HEELS TOGETHER THREE TIMES, ladies and theydies. Today the siblings are unpacking a beloved childhood favorite, Victor Fleming's The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland. Ross gives us some detailed backstory on the story's populist allegory, and the origin stories of the gay pride rainbow flag. Carie gets weepy over Judy Garland's earnest performance, and the siblings highlight the story's timeless message of self-worth and endless pursuit of getting over the rainbow.    Related Media: The Wizard of Oz Documentary (Hosted by Angela Lansbury)   Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

The Wizard of Oz or: How I Fell in Love with Judy Garland

The siblings are bookending their coverage of Ani-May with another Ghibli classic, Howl's Moving Castle (2004). Carie and Ross break down Hayao Miyazaki's adaptation of a book by Diana Wynne Jones, about a young witch, ignorant of her power, who must embark on a journey of growth and empowerment in order to save the wizard she loves from doom. Ross gets real sick of Howl real quick, and Carie falls in love all over again with the marvelous performances of the voice cast, including the legendary Lauren Bacall.  Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2021

Howl's Moving Castle or: How I Learned About Pacifism

Sorry in advance for the movie audio folx! This movie is mixed very poorly. The siblings are at their peak this week when they dissect a long-time childhood favorite, Sailor Moon R: The Promise of the Rose (1993). Carie is in rare form today, discussing the anime genre that gives her life, the magical girl genre. Ross is full of questions about the impossibly complex Sailor Moon universe, as well as speculation over whether Sailor Venus is an ideal captain for the Sailor Senshi. Carie attains her final form near the end, and the siblings hash out the difficulty of recapturing a childhood favorite.  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions   

Sailor Moon R: The Promise of the Rose or: How I Fell in Love with the Magical Girl Genre

This week the siblings scratch the surface of the international multi-media franchise, Pokemon. Carie shares stories of how she experienced Pokemon in childhood, Ross gives his own descriptions of the Pokemon he can't name--yielding hilarious results. It gets weepy there at the end, but it picks up once we get to the Gospel According to Mewtwo.  Please don't forget to subscribe, recommend us to your friends, and practice the three R's, RATE REVIEW RETWEET! Have a weeb or casual anime fan in your life? Please recommend us. The worst they coudl do is shut us off, after all.  Related Media: Pikachu’s Vacation; The Birth of Mewtwo Radio Drama;   Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

Pokemon, the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back or: How Pokemon Made Me Cry

This week's special extended episode kicks off "AniMay" month! The siblings break down a golden childhood favorite, Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away (2001). Ross learns a great deal about Japanese Shinto folklore, Carie cries at the end, and the siblings reflect on how Miyazaki's movies are one-of-a-kind masterpieces.  Related Media: The Folklore of Spirited Away; Hayao Miyazaki: The Mind of a Master; Spirited Away Sound & Music Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

Spirited Away or: How I Fell in Love with Miyazaki

To end our month on fool-ass films, the siblings take on the feature length innuendo known as The 40-Year-Old Virgin. The sibling break down the early oughts comedy vehicle that launched so many careers and the formation of the Judd Apatow mafia. Ross gets sick of the supporting cast real fast, and Carie recalls juvenile feelings of acceptance from an otherwise often discordant comedy.  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions. 

The 40-Year-Old Virgin or: How I Realized Virginity Is a Construct

On this week’s episode, Gavin once again guest-hosts for a sports movie unlike any other, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Gavin gets fired up about the overdone male energy in the movie, and Carie struggles with having to look at Ben Stiller’s handlebar mustache for 90 minutes. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

Dodgeball or: How I Learned the 5 D's of Dodgeball

As hosts, siblings Carie and Ross will break down a favorite movie or television show and how the sights, sounds, and messages of media have followed our generation throughout our lives.

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