June 10, 2022

Comfort Films 36: Pretty in Pink

Comfort Films 36: Pretty in Pink

For our second pink-themed film, we beelined straight for the pinkest film of all time, Pretty in Pink, the 1986 brat pack classic starring Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Jon Cryer, and, of course, MR JAMES SPADER.  We also welcome our wonderful friend and special guest Heather MacKenzie to dive deep into topics like the effects of capitalism on love and its impact on depression, whether Duckie is able to overcome his sense of entitlement to Andi, and how Spader's villainous Steff is like a beautiful train wreck you can't look away from.  Don't be a mutant - join us!

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Heather MacKenzie

Heather MacKenzie is an avid plant parent, reader, and cyclist who resides in beautiful Philadelphia, PA. Her meandering career path has taken a pit stop in consumer advocacy law, and on the weekends she works at her neighborhood farmers' market. She loves her friends near and far and is honored to be a part of the Maceys' silly, brilliant community.

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Nov. 3, 2023

Comfort Films 98: The Amusement Park (1975)

“The grotesque has never really affected or frightened me. I guess it’s real-life stuff that frightens me much more.” (George A. Romero) In this special bonus horror episode, John and Georgia are pleased to welcome Ryan Carr...

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Nov. 18, 2023

Comfort Films 100: The Birdcage (1996)

It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we welcome back one of our earliest guests, the great Kate Duffy, to discuss a film that has been our number one requested comfort film over the course of the show. We talk about …

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Dec. 8, 2023

Comfort Films 102: Interview with Writer/Director/Composer John Harri…

In this special episode, John and Georgia spoke with writer, director, producer, composer, actor and all-around fine, upstanding Pennsylvanian, John Harrison. We discuss his 2023 novel, Passing Through Veils, which combines e...

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Feb. 23, 2024

Comfort Films 108: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

For the second episode of our Jane Austen adaptations month, we welcome first-time guest and world class soprano Jessica Sandidge to discuss her top comfort pick, Sense and Sensibility! This film was Emma Thompson's first fea...

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