Unspooled Podcast

It's almost the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic queer films ever made, so this week we're diving into But I'm a Cheerleader. With Amy still out on assignment in Cannes, Paul is joined by comedian Jeff Hiller and star of the cult classic, Clea DuVall.



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With Amy off on assignment in Cannes, we naturally had to call in some reinforcements—so this week, we're joined by Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, and Ryan Stanger, a.k.a. the Action Boyz, to dive into John Wick: Chapter 4. We’re talking about what we loved, what didn’t quite hit for us, and whether there’s a real rivalry brewing between Keanu Reeves and Tom Cruise.

You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6



Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/  https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/



Paul’s book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer



Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer



Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/



Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Memorial Day around the corner, we're kicking off the summer movie season with the 2001 comedy classic, Wet Hot American Summer. Amy and Paul discuss the difficult process of getting the film put together, how it altered the directions of everyone's careers, and their own personal connections to summer camp.



You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6



Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/  https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/



Paul’s book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer



Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer



Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/



Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy and Paul grab their ice picks this week, as they get into the 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct. They chat about the controversy the film stirred up with LGBT activists, break down that iconic interrogation scene, and talk about how Sharon Stone waited years for her breakout role.



You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6



Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/  https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/



Paul’s book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer



Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer



Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/



Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're turning the clock way back, and Amy and Paul are exploring the 1946 classic The Big Sleep. They discuss the electric chemistry between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, the film’s influence on The Big Lebowski, and how the writers sidestepped the old Hollywood production code.



You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6



Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/  https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/



Paul’s book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer



Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer



Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/



Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices