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This week, our sister Astrid joins us again as we talk about a lighthearted Christmas comedy, "Unaccompanied Minors"🎄✈️🎅✨ This movie is special and nostalgic for us and one of Astrid's favourite movies. In this episode we discuss how 2006 was an iconic year for movies and why this is one of the Christmas classics that we will watch every year✨ Astrid talks about how much she loves the character Charlie Goldfinch played by the great Tyler James Williams, and how his quotes from this movie have become iconic. Meanwhile Lovisa talks about why she loves being at the airport and why having a Christmas movie set there makes a lot of sense to her. In addition, Gustav mentions the number of big comedic actors that were in this movie and how he likes this movie even though it might be a silly, clichéd Christmas movie aimed at a younger audience.
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This sweet yet forgotten little Christmas movie from 1991 is truly charming and worth watching, and this week we talk about it 🎅🎄🎁🐁🏙 Lovisa vouched for this movie and talks about why she loves it and why she would like to live inside it. She talks about it’s charming locations, the special relationships that play out and this movie’s irresistible 90’s nostalgia✨ Meanwhile Gustav talks about what happens when adults write dialogue for children, how the “stepfather” character was done dirty, and which parts of this movie that he cringed at but also parts he thought were sweet❤️
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This week we watched the 2000 Jim Carrey classic The Grinch for what feels like the first time✨🎄🎅 We discuss the bizarre and almost “too real” take on Jim Carrey’s costume, his intense and iconic way of acting, and how much we loved the narration by Anthony Hopkins and most of all the character of Cindy Lou💕 Lovisa talks about how much she loved the costume designs for all of the Whos, particularly one scene where Cindy Lou wears a hat that is also a cup of eggnog✨ Meanwhile Gustav talks about how this movie felt a bit like a fever dream to him, the dangers of childhood bullies achieving high positions of power in later life, and which characters in this movie we ultimately think are garbage.
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This week we talk about the newest addition to Adam Sandler’s collection of movies: an animated movie about a lizard named Leo 🦎🚌📚🐢 It is an endearing story about a class pet that, in true Adam Sandler fashion, is both very funny and heartfelt. In this episode we discuss voice acting, animation and reminisce about what it felt like to be humbled by going from being the oldest kid in elementary school to being the youngest kid in middle school. Lovisa talks about how she liked Adam Sandlers voice acting for the lizard Leo and discusses the so called "Adam Sandler formula" where he manages to combine genres to create something that feels very true to his film making style. Meanwhile Gustav talks about the moments that he actually laughed out loud in this movie and some of the movie's more heartfelt moments. We also talk about the funny voice acting of Bill Burr and Gustav expresses his frustration with certain animation franchises choosing the same “big name” actor for their lead roles.
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This week we sat down for a casual catch up episode, where we just have an impromptu conversation about what we’ve been watching lately ✨🎥🍿📼 In this episode we discuss whether or not we’ve ever cried while watching a movie on a plane, and if we would ever rewatch the movie Me Before You. Lovisa talks about all of the movies that she watched on her ten hour flight from Beijing and revises her answer from our first introduction episode about the worst movie she’s ever seen. Meanwhile Gustav talks about the movie Gifted and how it made him cry but in a good way. He also talks about recently watching The Truman Show and tries to convince Lovisa to watch one of his all time favourite movies The Shawshank Redemption.
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This week we have a special episode for you as it is about a movie that we both love, starring the iconic Jack Black and directed by the distinctive Richard Linklater, "School of Rock" 🎸📚🚌📓 According to us, this uplifting, clever, funny and well written early 2000’s movie makes the world a better place✨ In this episode we discuss what a good idea this concept is, how this role was written for Jack Black and how much we love Joan Cusack as the adorable Ms Mullens. Lovisa talks about how she wishes she could take Mr.S's class on rock history & appreciation, and how he actually manages to teach the kids some valuable life lessons. Meanwhile, Gustav discusses how Jack Black's character manages to place these kids on an equal playing field by creating a project where everyone has an integral role, and also how he related to this movie as a musician and as a drummer when he was a kid.
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This week we have a special guest on the podcast, our sister Astrid! She’s with us this week because we talk about a very iconic and nostalgic movie for the three of us: the live action Scooby Doo adaptation from 2002.🎃👻🐕🏝 This charming, spooky, funny and weird 2000’s gem is a definite Halloween watch, or as we conclude, a must watch for any other time of the year as well! We discuss the topic of whether or not this is actually a “good movie”, or if we just like it due to its immense nostalgia for us. Gustav does some research and finds out what the movie was initially supposed to be, and concludes that Fred has some serious Kenergy. Meanwhile, Lovisa discusses how she wishes the movie included its deleted scenes, and how she still finds this movie as scary as she did back when we were kids. And Astrid discusses which one of the characters in the Scooby gang each of us would be, as well as her thoughts on Shaggy’s fashion choices✨
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This week we watched the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot. We start out by talking about Gustav’s love for the ninja turtles as a child and how we used to watch episodes together when we were kids. We discuss the cool visual style and how this movie felt like a reboot for Gen Z. Gustav talks about how this new take differs from the 80’s tv series and how he feels that maybe the movie was trying too hard to be hip. Meanwhile Lovisa talks about how cute she thought the turtles were, how they seemed like real teenagers and also how Jackie Chan is one of her “movie grandpas”.
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In this Halloween episode we talk about the perfectly spooky, exciting and beautifully made 2009 stop motion creation Coraline 🎃🕷🧵 We discuss how impressively this movie was made and all the incredible dedication and attention to detail that goes into stop motion. We also talk about the wonderfully courageous personality of the main character Coraline, and what she can teach the audience about problem solving and facing one's fears. Lovisa talks about how this movie is the perfect Halloween watch and just the right amount of creepy and spooky. Meanwhile Gustav discusses the deeper meaning behind the button eyes and puts his own spin on "Other Father Song".
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This week we both watched the 1980’s movie Ghostbusters for the first time 👻 This funny, charming, goofy, slightly spooky and somewhat outdated classic makes for a fun Halloween movie night. We discuss the movie's use of special effects and how this was an interesting era where they still handcrafted pretty elaborate sets, and also discuss the ways in which some ideas and concepts in Ghostbusters are outdated and don’t quite hold up with the standards of 2023. Lovisa talks about all of the moments that she found funny in this movie, and also a few moments that she found terrifying, including a moment where eggs started cracking and cooking on the kitchen counter quite inexplicably. Meanwhile Gustav talks about how the plot was a bit weak, how the characters never seemed to be in any real danger and how he wished the movie had a little more substance.
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We kickstart this spooky October month with a mid 2000's classic, a story about gorgeous vampires, werewolves and an impossible teen romance set in a rainy small town with the perfect Halloween aesthetic. This week, we talk about how rewatching this movie recently was one of the most fun movie experiences that we’ve had in a while, and how it has aged into an unintentional comedy over time. Gustav questions Edward and Bella's age gap, while Lovisa reminisces about a time when vampires were at the height of cool. We also discuss the movie's interesting camera angles and beautiful score, and how Bella and Edwards’s relationship represents not only a forbidden romance but also the accuracy of awkward teenage love❤️
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Wes Anderson is back! And this week we talk about his new Netflix short film. It is as quirky, smart, charming and captivating as a Wes Anderson film can be✨ Gustav talks about how this movie is his favourite thing that he has seen from Wes Anderson in a while, how Roald Dahl and Wes Anderson's styles merge very beautifully and how the combination of the two creates a magic formula that really works. Meanwhile Lovisa expresses her excitement to see her favorite actor Dev Patel in this film, and how Roald Dahl’s cozy writing set up is the ultimate grandpa core aesthetic. We also reminisce about listening to audio books in the car on cassette tapes in the 90’s, and how this movie reminded us of a funny and eccentric Swedish kids show that we used to watch when we were little.
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This week we sit down for an impromptu conversation about our initial thoughts after having watched The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou for the first time. After having both, in the past, tried to watch this movie and given up half way into it, we decided to try to watch the whole thing together. We discuss why we found this movie a bit difficult to like, how it was hard to connect to the characters and be fully engaged in the story but also how we ultimately appreciate Wes Anderson’s style and his voice in the film industry. We also briefly touch on our favourite Wes Anderson movies to try to understand why we prefer those over this one.
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This week, we go back to 1815 and talk about a recent Jane Austen adaptation of her book Emma. This stylistic, colourful and pleasant film has us disagreeing quite a bit as our discussion unfolds from talking about the redemption character arc, to the fictional, dramatic and passionate love of regency era men. Lovisa talks about why she would like to watch this movie on loop, and live in all of the beautiful costumes and set designs. Meanwhile Gustav expresses how he disagreed with one particular casting choice, and how he quickly noticed that the film’s seasons were out of sync.
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This week we take a deep dive and talk about "Her". This incredibly beautiful, thought provoking and unusual science fiction movie has aged spectacularly well in the last ten years! In this episode we talk about the advancement of AI, the complex interaction that takes place between Samantha and Theodore, and what they can teach us about what it means to be human. Lovisa talks about how much she loves the use of the color red in this movie, and how much she loved that it was filmed in both LA and Shanghai. Meanwhile Gustav explains why this movie is in his top 5, and why he loved it as soon as he saw it.
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This interesting, charming and somewhat forgotten 1980’s film is both a complete time capsule, and a relatable reminder of what is is to be in your early twenties. In this week's episode we discuss the idealistic views of each character that seem to portray the idea of having expectations, and of thinking that life should be a certain way or really wanting to be something that you are not quite yet. At the same time we talk about the so called “Brat pack”, how the saxophone was the official instrument of the 80’s, and also how this time laid the brickwork for the popularity of future movies about teens and young people.
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This classic 1970s inspired neo-noir blockbuster is a comedy gem. In this weeks episode we talk about how Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe had such funny banter and great chemistry, how the movie was elevated and enhanced by Holly March (Ryan Gosling’s daughter in the film), and its cool LA 70s vibe. Lovisa expresses how she wishes she would have seen this movie in the cinema with a large popcorn by her side and Gustav explains why this is one of his all time favourite comedies.
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This effortlessly brilliant LGBTQ+ gem from 2001 is the perfect romantic comedy. In this episode we discuss the fact that although its content certainly has aged in the last 22 years, it still serves as a piece of history and a reminder of just how far we’ve come. Lovisa discusses how much she loves this movie, it’s casting, it’s clever dialogue and how talented Jennifer Westfield is. Meanwhile Gustav talks about one of the movie’s most significant themes of subconsciously categorising and placing oneself in a box, and admires the way that many women so seamlessly seem to dress according to their mood.
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This week we talk about Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated, wonderfully cinematic and colourful feminist movie about the iconic doll Barbie. In this episode Lovisa expresses how this movie makes her feel seen as a girly girl, and makes her excited to express her femininity even more. Meanwhile Gustav expresses his concern that it doesn’t represent all men accurately and questions the logic of Barbie land.
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This week we talk about Ex Machina. This interesting, cerebral and technological thriller drama has us discussing Robots, AI and its relationship to us as humans. In this episode Lovisa expresses her disappointment with the ending and tries to coin the phrase “justice for Caleb”, while Gustav shares his thoughts on all the character's motivations, discusses the film's beautiful cinematography and why he thinks this movie is so well written and directed.
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