Episode 225: Empire Records

Summary:   "This music is the glue of the world Mark." This week we have a huge argument about the much-maligned 1995 teen movie Empire Records, which Andrea has warm nostalgic feelings about and Lisa absolutely hates. Also discussed: Orville Peck, makeup tattoos and what makes a movie a cult classic.   Please note this episode was recorded on Feb. 26, 2020.     Show notes:   Empire Records does a disservice to 1995 and record-store culture (AV Club)   Empire Records on Rotten Tomatoes   How "Empire Records" Became The Unlikely Film Of A Generation (Buzzfeed)   Recommendations: Lisa: "Queen of the Rodeo" by Orville Peck (music) Andrea W.:  Catch and Kill by Ronan Farraw (audiobook) Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.