Videos

Sept. 7, 2022

Similarities With David Lynch's Dune 1984 Film and the Frank Herbert Book

In this clip from our Dune episode we talk about the genius of Virginia Madsen, the helpfulness of clear exposition, and the similarities between the opening of Lynch's film and Frank Herbert's source book.

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Sept. 7, 2022

Frank Herbert's Dune - Harkonnens Are Ruthless Businessmen Who Destroy Natural Resources

In this clip from our Dune episode we discuss the evil Harkonnens and how their greed literally destroys planets.

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Sept. 7, 2022

Different Pronunciations of the the Name Chani in Dune and Bruce Springsteen Connections

In this clip from our Dune episode we talk about the different ways to pronounce the name Chani and how we feel that pronouncing the name the way that Frank Herbert intended makes it sound like it's a character in a Bruce Springsteen song.

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Sept. 6, 2022

Funny Arguments in Planes Trains and Automobiles

In this clip from our Planes, Trains, and Automobiles episode, Georgia and John discuss how the funny arguments between Neal and Del in the film are very much like arguments that they have with each other.

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Sept. 6, 2022

Taking a Pee in Left Field

In this clip from our Major League episode, John tells a story of his unique solution when he had to go to the bathroom and be on the baseball field at the same time.

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Sept. 6, 2022

Chaotic Like Louise Belcher From Bob's Burgers - John's Favorite Prank

In this clip from our episode on The Bob's Burgers Movie, John talks about his favorite prank that he's ever pulled.

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Sept. 2, 2022

The Brilliance of Robin Williams in 1991's The Fisher King and the Red Knight Vision

In this clip from our episode on 1991's The Fisher King, Georgia and John sing the praises of Robin Williams as Parry and discuss the significance of the terrifying Red Knight that haunts and torments him.

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Sept. 2, 2022

Grand Central Station Fantasy Sequence in 1991's The Fisher King

In this clip from our episode on 1991's The Fisher King John and Georgia discuss the incredible fantasy dance sequence at Grand Central Station.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Parry and Lydia's Offbeat Romance in 1991's The Fisher King

In the clip from our episode on The Fisher King we dive into the non-traditional relationship between Parry (Robin Williams) and Lydia (Amanda Plummer).

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Aug. 31, 2022

I Like New York In June: Theme of Renewal in 1991's The Fisher King and TS Eliot's The Waste Land

In this clip from our episode on the 1991 film The Fisher King, John and Georgia explore the similar theme of renewal present in the Terry Gilliam film, the Celtic myth, and T. S. Eliot's epic poem The Waste Land.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Jack's Alcoholism and Need For Escape in the 1991 Terry Gilliam Film The Fisher King

In this clip from our episode on the 1991 Terry Gilliam film The Fisher King, John and Georgia discuss the alcoholism and eventual sobriety of the character of Jack Lucas played by Jeff Bridges.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Robin Williams as Fool in 1991's The Fisher King: Connections Between Myth and King Lear

In this clip from our episode on the 1991 Terry Gilliam film The Fisher King, John and Georgia explore the connections between the Fisher King myth, The Fisher King 1991 film, and Shakespeare's King Lear.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Laura's Dern's Dr. Ellie Sattler Is The True Hero Of Jurassic Park!

In this clip from our Jurassic Park episode, guest co-host Claire White of the Why The Flick? Podcast talks about the wonderful Dr. Ellie Sattler played by Laura Dern.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Jurassic Park and Ethics

In this clip from our Jurassic Park episode, guest co-host Claire White of the Why The Flick? Podcast discusses some of her favorite quotes from the film.

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Aug. 31, 2022

How Kathleen Kennedy and the Pilot From Raiders of the Lost Ark Saved the Crew From Jurassic Park

In this clip from our Jurassic Park episode, guest co-host Claire White from the Why the Flick? Podcast educates John and Georgia about how Kathleen Kennedy saved the day when a hurricane hit the production in Hawaii, calling on pilot Fred Sorenson (of Raiders of the Lost Ark) to help…

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Aug. 31, 2022

Raiders of the Lost Ark, William Hootkins, and How Fat People are Represented in Film

In this clip from our Raiders of the Lost Ark episode, John and Georgia joke about the way that heavy people like themselves are represented in film.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Quantum Bob Belcher and Why No One Ages On Bob's Burger's

Much like in the animated show The Simpsons the characters in Bob's Burgers never age. In this clip for our episode on The Bob's Burger's Movie, Georgia discusses her multiverse Bob Belcher theory to explain just why no one ever gets any older.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Overdramatic Like Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers

In this clip from The Bob’s Burgers Movie episode, we learn that just like Tina Belcher John too has a flair for the dramatic. Enjoy this childhood tale involving his friend Chris Olds, a golf ball, and an unfortunate slider door.

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Aug. 31, 2022

The Belcher Family Photo - Bob’s Burgers Fan Stop-Motion Animation Short

In honor of our first podcast episode on animation John decided to jump in with a stop-motion short of his own using Georgia’s extensive Bob’s Burgers Funko collection. Backdrop by @Tiff_Mammano (used with permission)

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Aug. 11, 2022

The Mummy 1999 - Cursed Gifts From Hamunaptra

In this clip from our episode on The Mummy Georgia and John discuss why people would open a box that has such a harsh curse on it.

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Aug. 11, 2022

The Mummy 1999 - Scary Scarabs, Heavy Heartburn, & No Visible Blood

In this clip from our episode on The Mummy Georgia and John discuss the scary scarabs and how the film is a family friendly horror film with no blood.

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Aug. 11, 2022

The Mummy 1999 - Georgia and Her Mom Think Oded Fehr AKA Ardeth Bay Is Hot AF

In this clip from our episode on The Mummy Georgia talks about her and her mother's love for Oded Fehr AKA Ardeth Bay.

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Aug. 11, 2022

Willow Ufgood, Luke Skywalker, Uncle Owen, Burglekutt, and Biff Tannen

In this clip from our Willow episode Georgia and John discuss the similarities between the heroes Willow Ufgood and Luke Skywalker as well as the similarities between the bullies Burglekutt and Biff Tannen.

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July 12, 2022

Paul Rudd Multiverse Name Game

In this clip from episode 38 of the Comfort Films Podcast enjoy John and Georgia's extended riff on the many alphabetical variations of Paul Rudd - a peek into the Rudd multiverse if you will.

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