This month, Paul and Corey are talking about "Outer Space." Science. Adventure. The unknown. This week, they are joined by Barbra Dillon in order to discuss the Errol Morris documentary, A Brief History of Time (1991). How many siblings does it take to explain black holes? Did Corey turn into the Star Child? You'll just have to tune in to find out... This Month's Theme: Outer Space This Episode's Focus: A Brief History of Time (1991)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E12 [Outer Space: A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME (1991)]

Space: the final...place to explore...unless we found another place in which case that would be the final...place.  This month, Paul and Corey are talking about "Outer Space." Science. Adventure. The unknown. This week, they are discussing The Martian (2015). Based on the novel of the same name, there's a lot to discuss in a story about a guy by himself... This Month's Theme: Outer Space This Episode's Focus: The Martian (2015)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E11 [Outer Space: THE MARTIAN (2015)]

"By the light...of the silvery moon...your sister June..." That's a line from the George Burns' 1988 vehicle, 18 Again!, which is neither here nor there. The point is: It's June! At some point during the month, there will be a full moon. And we'll all fall in love and lose our minds. This week, Paul chose the PERFECT film for this month: Moonstruck (1987). Oscar-winning performances from Cher and Olympia Dukakis (and one of Nicolas Cage's best) and screenplay by John Patrick Shanley. Moonstruck is a magical musing on love, death, and getting into/out of a rut. This Month's Theme: June! Moon! This Episode's Focus: Moonstruck (1987)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E10 [June! Moon!: MOONSTRUCK (1987)]

"By the light...of the silvery moon...your sister June..." That's a line from the George Burns' 1988 vehicle, 18 Again!, which is neither here nor there. The point is: It's June! At some point during the month, there will be a full moon. And we'll all fall in love and lose our minds. This week, Corey chose The Heartbreak Kid (1972), perhaps the cringiest film ever made. Directed by Elaine May, written by Neil Simon, and starring (among others) the brilliant Charles Grodin, there is a lot to discuss. Put on your sunscreen and plop down your beach towel. This Month's Theme: June! Moon! This Episode's Focus: The Heartbreak Kid (1972)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E9 [June! Moon!: THE HEARTBREAK KID (1972)]

The Canon.  Who and what gets to belong in the "cultural conversation," and who gets to decide? Paul and Corey discuss that and more in this month's episodes. This week, Paul chose the classic King Kong (1933). Where can you even begin with this? Corey described it as "the most offensive film we've watched for the show. Start to finish." Paul and Corey grapple with the tropes used in and ideology of the film, the culture surrounding it, and how and why those continue into the present day. This Month's Theme: The Canon This Episode's Focus: King Kong (1933)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E8 [The Canon: KING KONBG (1933)]

The Canon. Who and what gets to belong in the "cultural conversation," and who gets to decide? Paul and Corey discuss that and more in this month's episodes. This week, Corey chose a film and filmmaker whose influences on movies are (while not without controversy) inarguable: North by Northwest (1959). Can a film be simultaneously exciting and boring? Tune in to find out... This Month's Theme: The Canon This Episode's Focus: North by Northwest (1959)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E7 [The Canon: NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)]

(Think Bye Bye Birdie.) Bah-dah-bah-dah! Bah-dah-dah-dah! Bah-dah-dah-dah-dahdahadah! Kids! April's theme is "Look Who's Starring" - films with children in leading roles. And this week's episode features Paper Moon (1973), an epitome of the genre - featuring Tatum O'Neal (in an Oscar-winning performance) and her father Ryan O'Neal as... father and daughter, question mark? An incredible film from Peter Bogdanovich, which served as the last of his critical and commercial successes in Hollywood before a long dry spell. Paper Moon is truly a perfect film. This Month's Theme: Look Who's Talking This Episode's Focus: Paper Moon (1973)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E6 [Look Who's Starring: ‘Paper Moon’ (1973)]

Bah-dah-bah-dah! Bah-dah-dah-dah! Bah-dah-dah-dah-dahdahadah! Kids! April's theme is "Look Who's Starring" - films with children in leading roles. And this week's episode features Stand by Me (1986), a coming-of-age classic that launched careers, made Stephen King cry, and convinced little Paul that his childhood would never live up to the Platonic Baby Boomer ideal. This Month's Theme: Look Who's Talking This Episode's Focus: Stand By Me (1986)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E5 [Look Who's Starring: ‘Stand by Me’ (1986)]

This month, Paul and Corey have chosen the iconic and brilliant actor Meryl Streep on which to focus.  Today, enjoy a joint discussion of Doubt and Death Becomes Her. This Month's Theme: Meryl Streep This Episode's Focus: ‘Doubt’ (2008) and ‘Death Becomes Her’ (1992) 

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E4 [Meryl Streep: ‘Doubt’ (2008) and ‘Death Becomes Her’ (1992)]

This month, Paul and Corey have chosen the iconic and brilliant actor Meryl Streep on which to focus; however, due to a communication error, Paul and Corey watched each other's films in advance of today's episode. So, in a moment of equally iconic and brilliant improvisation, the boys decided to spend this episode just talkin' Meryl. Tune in in two weeks for the joint discussion of Doubt and Death Becomes Her. This Month's Theme: Meryl Streep This Episode's Focus: Meryl Streep

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E3 (Meryl Streep: Meryl Streep)

Paul and Corey are back! It's 2021! It's Season 3! Paul's an uncle! HOORAY...for Hollywood? This month, Paul and Corey are looking at "The Movies in the Movies (Films About Hollywood)." Get ready for a dark night because all the stars are in this film! The Player (1992). This Month's Theme: The Movies in the Movies (Films About Hollywood) This Episode's Focus: The Player (1992)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E1 [The Movies in the Movies (Films About Hollywood): THE PLAYER (1992)]

Paul and Corey are back! It's 2021! It's Season 3! Paul's an uncle! HOORAY...for Hollywood? This month, Paul and Corey are looking at "The Movies in the Movies (Films About Hollywood)." And today's film is a biggie. Sunset Boulevard (1950). A beautiful, brilliant film from beginning to end. There's a lot to discuss, so fire up the private orchestra, open some $13,000 wine, and enjoy. This Month's Theme: The Movies in the Movies (Films About Hollywood) This Episode's Focus: Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S3E1 [The Movies in the Movies (Films About Hollywood): SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950)]

Paul and Corey are back! It's a holiday miracle! But don't get too excited... this month's theme is "WAR! On Christmas." The boys, as one would expect, are looking at the more contentious aspects of this time of year. For Paul's pick, he went quite literal in the war department: Invasion U.S.A. (1985). Yes, it's good, old Chuck Norris and Cannon Films. This movie has everything: the worst performances ever seen on film, threadbare story, reactionary politics, denim-on-denim. The boys also take the opportunity to turn this episode into a backdoor review of the 2014 documentary, Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films. This Month's Theme: WAR! On Christmas This Episode's Focus: Invasion U.S.A. (1985)

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S2E21 [WAR! On Christmas: INVASION U.S.A. (1985)]

Paul and Corey are back! It's a holiday miracle! But don't get too excited... this month's theme is "WAR! On Christmas." The boys, as one would expect, are looking at the more contentious aspects of this time of year. First up, Corey chose the movie, The Ref (1994), and let's just say - like on a lovely Christmas morn - there's a lot to unpack.

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S2E20 [WAR! On Christmas: THE REF (1994)]

Screenplays! Plays adapted into film - a genre that people seem to love or hate. This week, Corey chose the PACCTS ur-text, The Odd Couple (1968). Neil Simon’s influence in American comedy cannot be overstated. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau’s performances are inspired. Even 52 years later, this film is laugh-out-loud funny.

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: S2E19 [Screenplays: THE ODD COUPLE (1968)]

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