Best Grace Fitzpatrick Podcasts (2025)

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace with Shut Up Tim (Ani-May) 2:36:36

1d ago2:36:36

2:36:36

Somehow, Shut Up Tim returned to discuss STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE. We deep dive into the movie (and of course Star Wars as a whole), discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (2:10:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us…

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Episode 68 - Organize First, Decorate Second with Whitney English 44:10

2d ago44:10

44:10

Whitney English is a designer, author, entrepreneur, and someone who can help us both declutter and beautify without turning to strong drink. Huzzah! Whitney’s new book is called Organize First, Decorate Second, and I think you’ll love hearing about how she can help you bring order and beauty from nuttiness. I read Whitney’s book on a series of fli…

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Ponyo with Shut Up Tim (The Sea was Angry) 2:15:46

8d ago2:15:46

2:15:46

This week we Shut Up Tim (@shutuptim on Letterboxd) joined us to discuss PONYO. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:44:55). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected …

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Noah with Allix O (Epocryphal Storms) 1:43:49

15d ago1:43:49

1:43:49

This week Allix O (@ALL_1X on Letterboxd) joined us to discuss NOAH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:51). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+ and Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected…

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Bonus Episode - Celebrating Star for Jesus and Other Jobs I Quit! 46:25

16d ago46:25

46:25

I’m so stoked to share this bonus episode! We are celebrating the paperback release of my book, Star For Jesus and Other Jobs I Quit. This book was a long time in the living and the writing, so when it released in hardcover a year ago, I was nervous and thrilled. Nervous because this book is personal (yowza, is it personal!). Thrilled because it’s …

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Moonrise Kingdom (The Island of Misfit Boys) 1:20:25

22d ago1:20:25

1:20:25

This week we discuss MOONRISE KINGDOM. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (01:01:45). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Youtube) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (01:01:45). S…

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Mud (Junkyard Kids) 1:20:39

29d ago1:20:39

1:20:39

This week we discuss MUD. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:42). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock and Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (59:42). Sub…

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Episode 67 - Life After College with Erica Young Reitz 40:19

1M ago40:19

40:19

Today’s episode is for you if you are a college student, a recent grad, or you love anyone who fits in those camps. My guest today is Erica Young Reitz, and she is THE expert in helping folks navigate life after college. I think you are going to absolutely love hearing what she has to say about everything from rooting yourself in a new community, m…

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Stand By Me (Stranger Kings) 1:41:00

1M ago1:41:00

1:41:00

This week we discuss STAND BY ME. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:20:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:20:50). Submit y…

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The Shawshank Redemption (The Rain Escape) 1:33:17

1M ago1:33:17

1:33:17

This week we discuss THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:10:48). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next we…

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Episode 66 - Rediscovering the Joy of Easter with Dr. Wesley Hill 36:46

1M ago36:46

36:46

Dr. Wesley Hill is a New Testament scholar and seminary professor, and I found him through his new book called, simply, Easter. If you want Easter to be more than a chocolate bunny and the question of how to deal with wearing pastels after a long winter, this is your episode! Dr. Hill helped me remember again the deep and profound joy and hope that…

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Rescue Dawn (Trapped in Vietnam) 1:17:56

2M ago1:17:56

1:17:56

This week we discuss RESCUE DAWN. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:40). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on MGM+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (59:40). Submit your que…

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Full Metal Jacket with Grace Leeder (The Book of Matthew) 2:05:01

2M ago2:05:01

2:05:01

This week Grace Leeder (⁠⁠@goforgrace on Bluesky⁠⁠) joined us to discuss FULL METAL JACKET. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:40:01). So (re)watch the film (currently available for streaming rental and on MGM+) and listen along with us. Then …

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Episode 65 - Being a Sanctuary with Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

My friend Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez is absolutely tenacious in her belief that the worldwide church is a gift, that God means for it to be healthy and holy, and that though it might appear very bruised, it is NOT broken. I am grateful for her and for her new book, Being a Sanctuary, which is both a loving correction and an invitation for churches…

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Vision Quest with Grace Leeder (Shute for the Win) 1:59:14

2M ago1:59:14

1:59:14

This week Grace Leeder (@goforgrace on Bluesky) joined the 5-timers club and talked with us about VISION QUEST. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:32:30). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Tubi, Roku and Plex) and listen along with…

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Hoosiers (Inspiring Greatness) 1:36:12

2M ago1:36:12

1:36:12

This week we discuss HOOSIERS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:14:15). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:14:15). Submit…

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Episode 64 - Finding Restoration After Rejection with Tabitha Panariso 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

My guest today is Tabitha Panariso. Ours was one of those easy connections that started before we pushed record and lasted well after, and I attribute that entirely to Tabitha herself. This woman prizes real words, real stories, real honesty above all, even in the face of rejection or dismissal. I can get behind that kind of bravery, as you know, a…

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Whiplash (Crash) 1:41:31

3M ago1:41:31

1:41:31

This week we discuss WHIPLASH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:26). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:17:26). Submit your…

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Lady Bird with Laura Royden (Other Side of the Tracks) 1:39:52

3M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

This week Laura Royden (@lroyden on Letterboxd) joined us to talk about LADY BIRD. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:13:06). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max and Kanopy) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear w…

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Episode 63 - Giving them Grace with Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson 51:08

3M ago51:08

51:08

Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson are one of my favorite mother-daughter pairs of all time. Both of these women are writers, speakers, and leaders in their own rights, but they also joined forces to write the book we’ll discuss today. If you are a parent or grandparent of kids of any age, an auntie, uncle, nanny or teacher or have any interact…

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Pretty in Pink (80’s Dance-Off) 1:27:37

3M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

On Wednesdays we discuss PRETTY IN PINK. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:02:26). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:02:26)…

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The Karate Kid (Big Yellow Car) 1:29:16

3M ago1:29:16

1:29:16

This week we discuss THE KARATE KID. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:07:26). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:07:26). Submi…

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Episode 62 - Discovering the Unsung Women of the Bible with Amy Seiffert 36:52

3M ago36:52

36:52

For this episode, I got the chance to chat with my friend Amy Seiffert. If you don’t already know Amy, you must. She is bright and funny and warm and approachable and smart. AND she has written a book that will shine fresh light on some people I have been ignoring for most of my life, much to my own missing out! I’ll let her tell you about these un…

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Bumblebee (Robots in Disguise) 1:24:26

4M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

This week we discuss BUMBLEBEE. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:11). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (59:11). Submit your…

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The Iron Giant with Shut Up Tim (I Come in Piece) 2:07:23

4M ago2:07:23

2:07:23

Shut Up Tim (@shutuptim on Letterboxd) flew in to join us for a discussion about THE IRON GIANT. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:34:30). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to …

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Episode 61 - Navigating Relationships with Jason VanRuler 53:53

4M ago53:53

53:53

Jason VanRuler is an author, a therapist out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and he has so much good counsel to share when we talk about relationships. Dating relationships, married relationships, relationships with the prickly people, relationships that need to stand the test of time… If today you need to hear from a mental health expert who is wise…

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Arrival with Allix O (Amy Adams is Mother) 2:02:44

4M ago2:02:44

2:02:44

This week, Allix O (@ALL_IX) joined us to talk to the ARRIVAL Heptapods. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:30:21). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramout+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film …

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Episode 60 - Making Time with Maria Bowler 45:33

4M ago45:33

45:33

It’s a new year! Huzzah! Fresh page! And we have just the kind of conversation for you. In an era where we are encouraged to see our productivity as a measure of our worth, Maria Bowler steps in and provides a welcome turn of the tables. Maria is an author, a creativity coach, and Ivy League alum/survivor, and she is our perfect guide for these fir…

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Nightbitch with Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (Grounded Anxiety) 1:53:05

4M ago1:53:05

1:53:05

This week we were joined by Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (@taylorcotter) to discuss 2024's NIGHTBITCH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:27:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear w…

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The Invisible Man (2020) with Grace Leeder (A Disappearing Person) 2:03:37

4M ago2:03:37

2:03:37

This week Grace Leeder joined us to discuss THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:32:46). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Freevee) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pi…

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Gone Girl with Meaghan Thee Librarian (A Staged Scene) 2:18:21

5M ago2:18:21

2:18:21

Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) makes her 18th MLP appearance, this week to discuss GONE GIRL. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:45:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear w…

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One Last Thing (Season 5 Wrap Up) 49:08

5M ago49:08

49:08

Happy New Year! 5 years of Movie Ladder Podcasting is over and we're taking another look back at 2024 on the podcast. We review this year's ladder and look ahead to 2025. Check out our Letterboxd movie stats for the year. We'll be back tomorrow with Meaghan Thee Librarian to discuss Gone Girl (now on Hulu!) and kick off year 6. Submit your question…

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2025 Library Ladder Challenge Category Draft with Meaghan Thee Librarian 35:47

5M ago35:47

35:47

Ahead of the new year, ⁠Meaghan Thee Librarian⁠ joined us to draft the 28 categories for the 2025 Library Ladder Challenge. This twice-monthly movie challenge will kick off at the beginning of next year and run through 2025. ⁠You can view the categories for 2025 here.⁠ Join us for the challenge and keep us posted how it's going!…

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Knives Out with Meaghan Thee Librarian (Jamie Lee’s Family Lies) 1:36:31

5M ago1:36:31

1:36:31

Meaghan Thee Librarian (@meaghan) is back to help us break down KNIVES OUT. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:08:28). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected…

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True Lies (He'll Be Back) 1:46:20

5M ago1:46:20

1:46:20

This week we discuss TRUE LIES. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:21:03). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:21:03). Submit your q…

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Bonus Episode 4 - Mama Patti! 29:04

5M ago29:04

29:04

The legend returns today. My mom is with me in the studio for her fourth annual Christmas appearance, and the only thing we regret is that we couldn’t share the cookies with YOU, in person, all gathered in my kitchen or Mom’s family room. Perhaps we can make that happen next year? Lean in with a cup of hot chocolate and listen to this very unscript…

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Terminator 2: Judgement Day with Josh Wigler (LA AI Story) 2:30:50

5M ago2:30:50

2:30:50

This week Josh Wigler (from lots of podcasts and articles) joins us to discuss Terminator 2: Judgement Day. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:56:29). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then sta…

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Virtuosity (A Murder of Crowes) 1:35:08

6M ago1:35:08

1:35:08

This week we discuss VIRTUOSITY. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:10:45). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on PlutoTV and MGM+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:10:45). …

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Episode 59 - Honest Talk About Race with Adaeze and Chad Brinkman 55:16

6M ago55:16

55:16

Today we get into weeds that some of us have been conditioned to avoid. We are talking about how to have honest and awkward conversations about race. My guests are Adaeze and Chad Brinkman, and they are experts in this space. Their wisdom has come at no small cost, and I am so grateful they took the time to share what they know. If you have ever fe…

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Gladiator (The Heir to the Throne) 1:42:59

6M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

This week we discuss GLADIATOR. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:18:31). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:18:31). Submit …

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Episode 58 - Becoming “Holy Eavesdroppers” with Rachel Booth Smith 36:32

6M ago36:32

36:32

My guest today is Rachel Booth Smith. If you’ve ever read the Bible and wondered if your 21st-century self might be missing a few things, same! And we are! Rachel faces that question today with an eye on the very first pages of Scripture. Her new book is Rest Assured: What the Creation Story was Intended to Reveal about Trusting God, and it is so t…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Tricksy Hobbitses) 2:05:32

6M ago2:05:32

2:05:32

This week we closed the book on Middle-Earth and we talked about The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:45:17). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then st…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Taking the Hobbits to Isenguard) 2:01:15

6M ago2:01:15

2:01:15

This week we continue our adventure with THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:39:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected …

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Episode 57 - The Invitation of Advent with Amanda Bible Williams 47:21

7M ago47:21

47:21

Do you ever careen into the Christmas season? Maybe arrive at the Christmas Eve service sweaty? Saying to yourself, “Quick! Be peaceful and contemplative and remember what this season is all about!” Then this is the conversation for you (and for me). My guest today is Amanda Bible Williams. Yes, that is her real name and of course I sure did ask he…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (An Unexpected Party) 1:56:00

7M ago1:56:00

1:56:00

This week we discuss The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:37:37). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we …

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Musical Pines) 1:47:24

7M ago1:47:24

1:47:24

This week we played a game of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:22:53). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime, MGM+ and Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hea…

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Into the Woods (Meryl's Curse) 1:42:22

7M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

This week we're joined by Parade Magazine and RHAP's Mike Bloom (@amikebloomtype) to discuss INTO THE WOODS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:17). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us. Then stay …

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Episode 56 - Reclaiming Quiet with Sarah Clarkson 41:42

7M ago41:42

41:42

This episode was like a deep breath for me. Sarah Clarkson joins me to talk about reclaiming quiet. This is an audacious goal in such a relentless and noisy world, right? Sarah definitely lives in that real world, as you will hear. She is not cloistered, though she does live in an actual vicarage in actual England. Obviously I trusted her immediate…

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King John 37:19

7M ago37:19

37:19

In which Grace and Danny discuss grief, weak leadership, and how three lions are not necessarily better than none.By Danny and Grace Fitzpatrick

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Death Becomes Her (Dancing with the Dead) 1:41:50

7M ago1:41:50

1:41:50

This week we discuss DEATH BECOMES HER. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:13:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:13:50). Su…

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