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Smug Film Podcast Episode #41 – Normal Bob Smith / Amazing Strangers / Union Square / Jesus Dress Up (8/10/15)

Episode 411:10:12 | View on iTunes | Download Mp3

On this episode, John D’Amico and I are joined by documentarian, illustrator, and photographer, Normal Bob Smith! His addictive and brilliant YouTube series Amazing Strangers is coming to a close, and we absolutely had to have him on the pod before he left NYC to begin a new chapter in his life. Be sure to listen closely to the episode to find out how you can win a signed Normal Bob prize!

Plus, Chloe Pelletier reviews The Tribe, and Jenna Ipcar leaves a voicemail question for Normal Bob! If you have a question or comment that you’d like answered/played on the show, call our voicemail box at 718-395-9711, and be sure to leave your name as well!
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Smug Film Podcast Episode #39 – Monsters: Dark Continent / Nitpicking Movies / ‘African Queen’ Romance / (7/27/15)

Episode 391:14:05 | View on iTunes | Download Mp3

On this episode, John D’Amico, Jenna Ipcar and I discuss the film Monsters: Dark Continent, the phenomenon of nitpicking movies, and ‘African Queen‘ romance. Plus, Chloe Pelletier with a review of Ted 2, and a voicemail from a fan named Anthony! If you have a question or comment that you’d like answered/played on the show, call our voicemail box at 718-395-9711, and be sure to leave your name as well!
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Jenna Does Elvis #7 – Fun in Acapulco (1963) / Kissin’ Cousins (1964)

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I can see the boardroom meeting now:

“Listen men, we need a fresh spin for these Elvis movies. Cranking out ‘[insert occupation] Elvis’ films three times a year is all good and fine, but we need to be one step ahead—this rustling overseas from England is making me nervous.”

“Well sir, themes are still popular, and heck, if it ain’t broke, why fix it? Why, the solution is more themes, of course!”

Cut to: Fun In Acapulco.

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Jenna Does Elvis #6 – Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) / It Happened at the World’s Fair (1963)

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I think Stockholm syndrome is starting to set in. I’ve always sort-of liked Elvis, but now a real fever is taking hold. I find myself wanting to listen to Elvis on the regular, thinking about Elvis randomly, YouTube is  recommending Elvis videos to me all the time, and heck, I even bought an Elvis t-shirt. In my defense, at this point in his career, Elvis owned a pet chimpanzee and was obsessed with karate, so look, we’re all going a little crazy here, alright?

Most of all, I love how they keep finding different ways to put Elvis in the same position of deciding between two girls and his life goals. You’ve got Singer Elvis, Western Elvis, Writer Elvis, Tourism Guide Elvis, Boxing Elvis—hell, if they made Elvis Barbie dolls, I would buy them all. So what’s next in the world of ___ Elvis? Check out the latest installment below to find out:

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Jenna Does Elvis #5 – Follow That Dream (1962) / Kid Galahad (1962)

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Well, I got through Blue Hawaii, and while it wasn’t particularly good, it wasn’t as bad as I’d expected. In fact, I even breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh, how premature my exhale was.

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