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Butter With That
by Butter With That?
A group of friends from Philly come together to discuss all things movies and entertainment!
Episodes
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Podcast And Podcast Accessories - Love Hurts And So Does Art
Alyssa, Connor, and Dave return to Arlen, TX for another installment of our King Of The Hill spinoff, Podcast And Podcast Accessories! This week, Alyssa serves up some chopped chicken liver to go along with episode 18 of season 3, Love Hurts And So Does Art! We discuss the Hill family's…
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Podcast & Podcast Accessories - Hillennium
While the crew cools their heels, Dave, Connor, and Alyssa continue their exploration of the animated series King Of The Hill as Dave brings presents Hillennium (season 4, episode 10)! We discuss how the Y2K panic gripped Arlen, and the nation, how Dale both succeeds and fails to hoard resources,...
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Podcast & Podcast Accessories - Hank And The Great Glass Elevator
As the Butter Crew takes a break following our Epic Movies series, Connor, Dave, and returning guest Alyssa are broadcasting from Arlen, Texas to present Podcast And Podcast Accessories, a sideshow dedicated to exploring the classic animated series King Of The Hill! Over the next several weeks,...
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Congo - Ep. 222
Concluding our Epic Movies series, Dave throws a curveball with the blockbuster fumble that was 1995's Congo! What do we think of Stan Winston & co.'s gorilla suits/animatronics? What does this movie have to say (or doesn't it say) about conservation, colonialism, and capitalism? Why is the…
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Ad Astra - Ep. 221
Our Epic Movies theme continues its voyage this week with Chrystine's selection, the existential space epic that is 2019's Ad Astra! What are our reads on the balance of sci-fi and deep character investigation? What do we make of the world-building and how it explores the colonization and...
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Titanic - Ep. 220
Our Epic Movies theme sails on, and this week Sam brings the gang aboard 1999's cinema/pop culture classic, Titanic! How accurate is Cameron's telling of the storied ship and disaster? What does the film have to say about expectation vs. reality, fate vs. choice, and heroism vs. cowardice? And…
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Spartacus - Ep. 219
Butter is BACK!; the gang has reunited to launch a new and long awaited series/theme, Epic Movies! To kick off this new series, Connor has amassed an army of info about the classic swords-and-sandals spectacle, 1960's Spartacus! What do we make of the famed performances of this truly stacked...
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BUTTER CLASSICS - Mad Max: Fury Road
As the gang regroups to bring you a new theme/series next week (!), we're still flooring it through director George Miller's wasteland in preparation for the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga! This week, we return to our episode on 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road, Miller's incredible reentry into the...
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BUTTER CLASSICS - The Road Warrior
Welp, our unscheduled-but-unfortunately-mandatory hiatus continues this week (and next week - apologies) as the gang wraps some things up and preps for the upcoming theme/series! So, in honor of the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (which Dave is positively losing his mind over), we're revisiting...
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BUTTER CLASSICS - Alien
Since the crew wasn't able to meet up this week, we're spinning a Butter Classic: our past discussion of 1979's Alien! As its 45th anniversary is fast approaching, shake off that cryo-statis and tune in to see what our thoughts on this horror/sci-fi staple were during its 40th!
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The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar - Ep. 218
The gang has a lot on their plates these days, so we're holding off on our upcoming theme/series for a bit, but that can't keep Connor and Dave from revisiting Wesworld to discuss recent Oscar winning 2023 short film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar! Listen in as we discuss Anderson's recent...
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When Harry Met Sally - Ep. 217
Our journey through the Hanks But No Hanks (movies NOT starring Tom Hanks) theme comes to a close, Chrystine sees us out with her selection, 1989's When Harry Met Sally! Is this the mother of all modern rom-coms and, if so, does it actually break the mold of the typical, trope-y rom-com format?...
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon - Ep. 216
Thanks But No Hanks (our Tom Hank-less series) continues this week with Sam’s selection, 2009’s Twilight Saga: New Moon! As we return to Forks for another installment in this storied series, do we feel there is any character development to be had from the last movie to this one? Or even IN THIS...
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BLINK WITH THAT: One More Time - Ep. 215
The gang wasn't able to meet this week, so we're putting Thanks But No Hanks on hold to bring you a special one-off episode: BLINK WITH THAT! Back in October and hot off the heals of its release, Connor, Dave, and Sam got together to review Blink 182's reunion record One More Time! What impact…
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Predator - Ep. 214
As our Thanks But No Hanks series rolls on, we celebrate another film that doesn't feature Tom Hanks: Connor's selection, 1987's Predator! What do we think about this cast of rugged beefcakes? Is it a love-letter to American machismo, or a condemnation of U.S. imperialism? How crazy and troubled...
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Dumb And Dumber - Ep. 213
Since we realized that we’ve been talking about Tom Hanks an awful lot in recent episodes, we’re going to steer clear of him as we tackle a new series: Thanks But No Hanks, movies that do NOT feature Tom Hanks! Kicking off this Hankless theme is Dave’s selection, 1994’s Dumb And Dumber, a movie...
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Asteroid City - Ep. 212
Concluding our Film On Film series, the crew hop the last train to Wes World for Dave's selection, 2023's Asteroid City! With two Anderson films under her belt, has Sam come around on his style and aesthetic? What do we make of the wheels-within-wheels structure of the film, and how do we…
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AWARDS EXTRAVAGANZA VI - Ep. 211
It's that time of year again, and per tradition, the Butter Crew have cast their ballots for Awards Extravaganza VI! Listen in as we reflect on 2023's films and tv shows as we cover Best Performance, Best Sound/Soundtrack, Best Visual Effects/Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best New TV, Best...
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Saving Mr. Banks - Ep. 210
Our Film On Film series continues this week as Sam returns to brings us 2013's Saving Mr. Banks! With all that we learned in presenting our previous episode on Mary Poppins, how do we feel about the fanciful retelling of its production? Is it an earnest portrayal of P.L. Travers and Walt Disney's...
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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood - Ep. 209
Our Film On Film theme marches on, and if you thought Connor's pick, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, was a long movie, we've got Tarantino beat by twenty minutes! In the Butter Crew's deepest dive to date, we marvel over Tarantino's typical and atypical instincts in this, his ninth film, as well…
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Cecil B. Demented - Ep. 208
This week, we're launching into a new theme: Film On Film, a series where we each select a film about filmmaking! Chrystine's in the director's chair with John Waters' Cecil B. Demented! What do we make of how Waters navigates the '90s commercial cinema landscape? Which of the film's scrappy cast...
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Barbie - Ep. 207
Hey Barbies, Kens, and Alans! This week, the Butter Crew offer their takes and thoughts on the '23 summer blockbuster sensation Barbie! Recorded well before the current Oscar Snub discourse, we unpacked everything from the film's themes and messaging, to its complicated intersection with consumer...
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Bullet Train - Ep. 206
Butter With That is back! After a long hibernation, the gang has come together to once again give you folks insight into all things movies! This week, we (finally) round out our Oscar Spinoff theme (the '23 Oscars, that is! Oops!) with Sam's selection, 2022's Bullet Train! Tune in as we tease out...
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Beast (2017) - Ep. 205
The crew keeps Oscar Spinoff season alive as Chrystine presents 2017's Beast! What do we make of the complex push-and-pull of sympathy vs. morality in this tightly wound tale of love, murder, and abuse? What do we make of the title and the themes it evokes? And how about Jessie Buckley's as-usual...
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Ep. 204
Oscar Spinoff season continues, and Dave brings the posse together to see if his Worst Movie of '22 director (Andrew Dominik) is redeemed with 2007's The Assassination of Jesse James by the (exasperated breath) Coward Robert Ford! Does the nostalgia factor hold up upon revisit for Chrystine and...
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Freaky Friday - Ep. 203
We're following up our recent Awards Extravaganza with a new theme, Oscar Spinoffs! We're each selecting a 2022 Oscar nominee (or something connected to our own) and exploring more of their work. This week, in conjunction with Jamie Lee Curtis's Oscar win, Connor brings us 2003's Freaky Friday!...
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Butter With That AWARDS EXTRAVAGANZA V: Part II - Ep. 202
This week we're concluding our 2022 Awards Extravaganza! We cover our selections for Best TV Show, Best Director, the infamous Worse Picture, and, of course, Best Picture! Tune in for the curveballs, our recommendations, and find out if the 2022 Tar sweep continues!
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Butter With That AWARDS EXTRAVAGANZA V: Part I - Ep. 201
Hey folks, Butter is back, and this week we’re rolling out the beige carpet for our 2022 Awards Extravaganza! In Part I, we cover our selections for Best Performance, Best Sound Design/Soundtrack, Best Cinematography, and Best Screenplay! Tune in to see if, like the Oscars themselves, we have a…
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BUTTER CLASSICS - Warrior
The crew is still revisiting some of our old Butter Classics, and Sam is coming out swinging with 2011's Warrior! Cheer along with the gang as we talk about the film's fantastic performances, explore the themes of family and trauma at the core of this riveting sports drama, and all get pretty…
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BUTTER CLASSICS - Office Space
While on vacation for a few weeks, we’ve been revisiting some of our old Butter Classics, and this week Connor punches in with Episode 29: 1999’s Office Space! Gather ‘round the water cooler with us as we discuss the late ‘90s, answer one of our old whiteboard questions, and go on a lot of...
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BUTTER CLASSICS - Fargo
We continue our trek down memory lane this week with another Butter Classic, and Dave has dug up one of our first episodes on 1996's Fargo! Have Dave's thoughts on its ending changed over the years? Is it still his 2nd favorite film, or has it shifted? Listen in for answers, and the gang's…
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BUTTER CLASSICS - Misery
Hey folks! With the downtime we have as we take a break for the month, we’ve had an opportunity to revisit some of our older episodes! This week, Connor revisits our discussion of 1990’s Misery (Episode 147)! Stay tuned as the month rolls on and we highlight some of our favorite past discussions!
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The Wizard Of Oz - EPISODE 200 SPECTACULAR
Wow! We've made it, folks: EPISODE 200! What better way to celebrate this podcasting milestone than by diving deep into the beloved 1939 film The Wizard of Oz! Join us as we revel in the film's incredible design, discuss its iconic characters, and unearth the surprisingly grim production history…
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Phantom Thread - Ep. 199
As our Loooove Theme concludes, Chrystine serves up a surprise dish: 2017’s Phantom Thread! What do we make of Anderson’s vision of a twisted, kinky, and ultimately heartwarming romance? Among this fantastic wardrobe, which dresses/garments caught our eye respectively? And can you believe someone...
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Warm Bodies - Ep. 198
Our Loooove Theme is still in the air, and Connor has exhumed 2013’s Warm Bodies! What do we make of this zombie-filled adaptation of Romeo And Juliet (and how surprised are some of us by the not-so-subtle nods we missed)? How about these visually and conceptually poorly defined Boneys? And an…
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Gifted - Ep. 197
The Loooove Theme continues with Sam's selection, 2017's Gifted! How well does this film explore familial love through the lens of education? Does it telegraph an informed or well-intentioned but misguided slant on advanced education and placement? And how about this adorable one-eyed cat? Take...
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A Love Song - Ep. 196
We’re launching into our new Loooove Theme, and Dave pivots from his trademark Contrarian Corner to his newfound Sentimental Corner with 2022’s A Love Song! Is this tale of widowers rekindling lost longing expectedly heartbreaking or surprisingly and soaringly optimistic? How well do seasoned...
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Force Majeure - Ep. 195
Our Fun In Dysfunction theme concludes with Chrystine's selection, 2014's Force Majeure! Does the chance avalanche of emotion in the film portray a dysfunctional family, or perhaps dive into dysfunction's socially gendered roots, or both? What do we make of the film's ending: does it subvert or...
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The Royal Tenenbaums - Ep. 194
The Fun In Dysfunction theme continues with Dave's selection, 2001's The Royal Tenenbaums! What does the gang make of this ensemble cast of quirky characters colliding as a family unit? Does the film achieve a sense of grounded realism, or does Anderson walk us through a fairy-tale vision of New...
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Steel Magnolias - Ep. 193
The gang continues unpacking Fun In Dysfunction, our dysfunctional families theme with Sam's pick, 1989's Steel Magnolias! What do we make of the community of characters and the stellar cast playing them? Does this beloved classic juggle humor and melodrama while sticking the landing on both? And...
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Krampus - Ep. 192
The holidays have come and gone, and the Butter Crew are kicking off the new year by putting the Fun In Dysfunction, exploring dysfunctional families within film! Connor sets the table with 2015's Krampus! How well does the movie juggle horror, humor, and the holidays all at once? How about these...
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Elvis - Ep. 191
As our Real Vs. Reel biopic theme draws to a close, Dave presents 2022's Elvis! ...this movie's insane. Tune in!
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Love And Mercy - Ep. 190
Our Real Vs. Reel biopic theme rocks on, and this week we're tappin' our toes to Chrystine's selection, 2014's Love And Mercy! How well does the film cover two very different periods of Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson's life, and how well do the two different actors (Cusack and Dano) embody him?…
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Eddie The Eagle - Ep. 189
Real Vs. Reel, our biopic series, rolls on and this week the gang hit the slopes with Sam’s pick, 2016’s Eddie The Eagle! How well does the film tell the story of Michael “Eddie” Edwards, an Olympic ski jumper who set British records while finishing last? Do Egerton and Jackman bring proper depth...
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Catch Me If You Can - Ep. 188
This week we're launching our new biopic theme, Real Vs. Reel! Join us as we investigate Connor's selection, 2002's Catch Me If You Can! Should a biopic stick to the capital-T Truth, or is a biopic about a con artist justified in fabricating the details? How well do we feel Tom Hanks and Leonardo...
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1917 - Ep. 187
Roommate Revenge wraps up this week with Sam's selected movie, 2019's 1917! Does the continuous shot motif pay off as immersive or does it ultimate distance the viewer? What, if anything, does this movie have to say about WWI and/or war in general? Are the a-historic liberties the film takes...
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Austenland - Ep. 186
Roommate Revenge rages on as we take on Chrystine's assigned movie, 2013's Austenland! Does this rom-com/Austen satire come across as an affectionate ode or an ineffective farce? How well does it juggle a will-they-won't-they tension among its multiple relationship possibilities? And what does…
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The VelociPastor - Ep. 185
Roommate Revenge rolls on, and this week Dave has been assigned 2017's The VelociPastor! Does this self-styled "good-bad" cult/b-movie stick the landing, or wade too far into genuinely bad movie territory? Is the humor self-aware and snappy enough, or does it linger too long on underwritten bits?...
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Encino Man - Ep. 184
This week we're launching our special new theme, Roommate Revenge! Sam's housemates Heather and Kara have tuned in and watched our selections for years now and finally have the opportunity to weigh in and assign each member of the crew their own episode! Their selection for Connor is 1992's…
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Prospect - Ep. 183
After a brief break, Butter is back! This week, we're concluding our Underrated Movies theme with an out-of-this-world movie, Chrystine's selection, 2018's Prospect! Blast off with the crew as we weigh in on the film's balance of sci-fi and western movie tropes, review the characters from page to...
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