American Psycho, American Pie, American Beauty... there are literally HUNDREDS of films with American in their titles. Why? Co-hosts Benjamin Rosen and Allen Austin dig into these films to discuss what they have to say about American culture, identity, and values. Follow us on Instagram @americanscenepod and share your opinions on the films and topics we cover.
Happy Valentine's Day! Actor and producer Hayley Palmaer returns to the show to discuss the Oscar-nominated 1967 comedy "Divorce, American Style (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061581/)," written by Norman Lear and starring Dick Van Dyke and Debbie Reynolds.
What is an American-style divorce? We'll get into the movie's portrayal versus reality and what's changed (and what's stayed the same) socially and legally around relationships and the institution of marriage.
References:
Divorce, American Style (https://www.amazon.com/Divorce-American-Style-Citizenship-Neoliberal/dp/081225290X) by Suzanne Kahn
23 Jan 2024
43. An American Christmas BONUS! with producer Lorenzo Nardini
Schedule the installation of that in-ground pool because your Christmas bonus has finally arrived! Friend of the pod and feature film producer Lorenzo Nardini (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5770940/) has worked on over 20 Christmas movies, and he joins us to talk about his work at MPCA (https://www.mpcafilm.com), the "NCU" (Netflix Christmas Universe), what he has coming up in 2024, and his own thoughts on All American Christmas Carol (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2110388/).
References:
The Knight Before Christmas (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oiVpBfsh9Fgdt3jdm1U50?si=izKQc1kNQUOknWw0Hofe2Q)
Hotel for the Holidays (https://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Holidays-Madelaine-Petsch/dp/B0B8TMLPFW)
Best. Christmas. Ever! (https://www.netflix.com/title/81416268)
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Alum Sasha Pieterse To Topline MPCA Thriller ‘The Image Of You’ (https://deadline.com/2023/07/sasha-pieterse-nestor-carbonell-mira-sorvino-the-image-of-you-1235433351/)
Jenna Ortega & Her ‘Wednesday’ Co-Star Percy Hynes White Reunite On Tiffany Paulsen’s Directorial Debut ‘Winter Spring Summer Or Fall’ (https://deadline.com/2022/12/jenna-ortega-tiffany-paulsen-winter-spring-summer-or-fall-1235200623/)
8 Jan 2024
42. American Fiction (Finally!)
At long last! Run, don't walk to see American Fiction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0MbLCpYJPA) in theaters now! This is a spoiler-free episode gushing about how much I loved Cord Jefferson's new movie. But first, a recap of a handful of other movies I loved and that I thought were a lot of in 2023 and what I'm looking forward to doing on this show in 2024.
References:
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters March 22 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gizIbhk5Eu4)
It doesn't suck: Showgirls - by Adam Nayman (https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Suck-Showgirls-Pop-Classics/dp/1770414401/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3V73O48BB7YKF&keywords=it+doesn%27t+suck+showgirls&qid=1704590557&sprefix=it+doesn%27t+suck+showg%2Caps%2C351&sr=8-1)
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