Mandi Kaye

Episode 172: Whip It

Show Notes: This week we continue women director’s month with Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut – Whip It. 45 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Whip It Nature Finds a Way – Matthew Guests to talk about Lilo & Stitch We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you’d like…

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45 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Whip It

Here’s what I know: Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, roller derby. Well this takes place in the South. I do love that blue hair! I’m confused. She didn’t win? But she has that giant trophy? Ohhhh, the little sister won one! Blue Bonnet is the best ice cream. For real. Man, Ellen Page was SO YOUNG!…

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Episode 170: Rain Man

Show Notes: This week we’re exploring the 1988 family drama – Rain Man. 73 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Rain Man Rain Man at 30: damaging stereotype or ‘the best thing that happened to autism’? Autism in girls – Paige Hennekam on TikTok We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners…

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73 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Rain Man

So Tom is a bit of a con artist, yeah? He certainly doesn’t care that his dad died. So she went to the funeral, but she stayed in the car. This guy is a real piece of work. The implication is that he doesn’t know he has an older brother? “Dad lets me drive it…

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Episode 169: Cellular with Lindsay from Nature Finds a Way Podcast

Show Notes: This week we’re joined by Lindsay from Nature Finds a Way and Whale Tales to talk about one of her favorite movies, that 2004 technology thriller – Cellular. 39 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Cellular Nature Finds A Way Podcast Whale Tales Podcast We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported…

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39 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Cellular

Literally all I know about this movie is that it has Chris Evans in it. Holy shit. That was unexpected. Jason Statham? Hmmm. Can the high school science teacher put a smashed phone back together? Probably, in the land of the movies! Baby Chris Evans! Whoa, Jessica Biel, too! How have I not seen this?…

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Episode 166: The King’s Speech with Emmy from So You Want to Read Tolkien

Show Notes: This week we’re joined by Emmy from So You Want to Read Tolkien to talk about her favorite movie, The King’s Speech. Part history lesson, part fun conversation, there’s something for everyone in this episode! 41 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching The King’s Speech So, You Want to Read Tolkien Podcast We’re…

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41 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching The King’s Speech

Ugh. “The Weinstein Company.” LOVE the guy checking the distance between his mouth and the microphone. I remember when the King gave that speech on the wireless on Downton Abbey. It’s what finally persuaded Lord Grantham it was okay to get a radio! Henry Higgins made Eliza Dolittle put marbles in her mouth. That’s what’s-his-face!…

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Episode 164: Knives Out with AJ of Cult Popture

Show Notes: This week we’re joined by AJ of the Cult Popture Podcast to talk about the most recent film we’ve ever done – Knives Out! And AJ sort of coins the term “Americasplain.” 68 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Knives Out Cult Popture Podcast The Politics of KNIVES OUT: How the Whodunnit Summed…

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68 Thoughts Mandi Kaye Had While Watching Knives Out

That house would be gorgeous if it weren’t so creepy. Do love the weird doors and secret doors. “Part of the family” but not allowed at the funeral? “How old is she?” “We have no idea.” “The boy is literally a Nazi.” lol The piano thing is annoying. Toni Collete is delightful. Obviously, Harlan hired…

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