Baby's First Watchlist

Hi! We're very close to the birth of our second son and so it's time to switch things up a bit! Follow us on Instagram @babysfirstwatchlist to have input on BFW 2.0!

(0:00) The Announcement

(1:25) Wrapping Up Season 1

(3:34) Baby's First Watchlist 2.0

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We are saying so long, farewell to April with today’s episode on The Sound of Music! If you ever wanted to know why Christopher Plummer hated this movie, why the Baroness is like Meredith Blake from The Parent Trap, or which song Erin crushed at her middle school piano recital, you need to listen in!

(0:00) THE SOUND OF MUSIC intro, facts, figures!

(6:50) WAIT: we have an announcement!

(7:15) Dame Julie Andrews + Christopher Plummer = magic

(10:16) Filming and one of the biggest smash hits ever

(13:02) Mixed critical reception?

(15:25) Taglines/plot synopsis!

(16:30) Musicals are a strange concept

(18:14) "Maria" is the nuns' diss track

(21:08) Christopher Plummer played retired characters for almost SIX DECADES

(23:57) The cinematography is on point!

(24:11) Should we have 7 kids like the Von Trapps?

(26:49) "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE

(28:37) Favorite and least favorite songs?

(32:29) Rolfe is a Nazi and this turns into a thriller?

(34:25) Maria meets the Baroness! Who would Tom marry?

(37:53) What is up with that puppet show?

(41:07) An intermission? What are your thoughts?

(43:16) Is the Captain a good dad?

(45:48) The Maria/Georg dancing scene a classic...and it took a TON of takes

(48:33) "Edelweiss" is the best part of the movie!

(49:32) Action-packed third act!!

(52:52) Off to Switzerland!

(54:10) Thoughts on the movie in general?

(56:45) Why was this 3-hour musical such a smash hit?

(59:12) This fits into Tom's Breaking Bad theory!!

(1:00:16) MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT in a day or two; ANYONE BUT YOU hype!

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Dino lovers, rejoice! This week, we are all in on Steven Spielberg’s 1993 action classic, Jurassic Park! We’re talking theme parks, a possibly controversial Jeff Goldblum opinion, whether this movie hates kids, and so much more. Tune in!

(0:00) JURASSIC PARK intro, facts, figures!

(8:14) CGI + molds + robotics = dinosaurs?

(11:32) Jurassic Park's reception

(12:06) How did they get those sound effects?

(13:35) Jurassic Park and Schindler's List at the same time, and then Saving Private Ryan after??

(15:48) Legacy of Jurassic Park: sequels, spinoffs, video games, theme park rides!

(19:24) This movie should've ended after the first scene

(20:02) Kids are not trated well in this -- but they're all Ellie wants!

(21:12) Hammond: evil or not?

(23:09) Thoughts on the Wayne Knight character

(25:33) Betrayal in the novel vs the movie

(26:48) Controversial Jeff Goldblum thoughts...

(29:21) What would you freak out about like they do the dinosaurs?

(31:18) Only how many minutes of dinosaurs in this?

(32:22) Theme park accuracy?

(36:52) Grant has no time for anyone. Only Triceratops

(39:50) The water glass scene

(42:35) Shooting the Dilophosaurus scene

(44:50) Grant and the kids show why this would be a cool park

(46:42) T-Rex climax!!

(49:23) Sam Neill is like Roy Scheider in Jaws

(50:33) Miscellaneous notes on the movie

(53:02) Roger Ebert wrap-up

(54:45) Does JURASSIC PARK make BFW?

(56:03) Next week: THE SOUND OF MUSIC hype!

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Calling all Shakespeare fanatics: today’s episode is the 1999 adaptation 10 Things I Hate About You! We rank this high on our list of romantic comedies, and we discuss that awesome cast in detail. If you are a David Krumholtz girlie, you gotta give us a listen!

(0:00) 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU intro, facts, figures!

(12:06) NEW FORMAT THIS WEEK!

(13:56) Allison Janney is unhinged

(15:31) Is it really a good idea to pit your daughters against each other?

(17:41) Did you know a Cookie Monster pajama girl in high school?

(20:31) Bogey Lowenstein's party goes hard!

(24:07) Does Kat's reaction to the party night make sense?

(27:00) Thoughts on JGL and his character Cameron, who loves sailing

(29:05) Talking the chemsitry between each couple!

(30:37) "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"

(32:39) The detention scene--that teacher rules

(33:53) Bianca and Kat are very cute as sisters!

(35:31) How great was this prom?

(37:06) What commercial would you cast Joey in?

(39:16) Every helicopter takeoff cost HOW MUCH?

(40:15) Bring back outtakes in the credits!

(41:08) Mr. Morgan the English teacher is ELECTRIC

(43:00) Thoughts on the ending/Ebert's review

(45:35) Julia Stiles as a 2000s "It Girl"

(47:17) Favorite Shakespeare adaptation?

(50:42) Kiss Marry Kill: Patrick/Cameron/Michael & Kat/Bianca/Mrs. Perky

(52:49) David Krumholtz article on the filming/Heath Ledger

(55:22) Does 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU make BFW?

(55:55) Where does this rank as a teen romcom?

(58:01) Next week: JURASSIC PARK hype!

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WrestleMania is over in Philadelphia, but we are still in wrestling mode with today’s episode on 2023’s The Iron Claw! We talk about our favorite performance in the film, the great soundtrack, and where it ranks among other releases of last year (spoiler alert: near the top). Tune in!

(0:00) THE IRON CLAW intro, facts, figures!

(10:33) Thoughts on the black-and-white opening

(12:49) Fritz Von Erich: dance mom??

(13:41) Ranking your kids is brutal!

(15:10) Some fun backstage wrestling stuff!

(17:36) Blurring reality

(19:21) Brotherly love is a great theme!

(22:42) The Von Erich peak moment and a bad Ric Flair!

(24:34) More Fritz and Doris toxicity + more bad Ric Flair!

(26:59) Tragedy #2ish

(29:08) The dress scene -- the standout from the movie

(29:46) Blurring reality part 2

(30:58) Kerry's spiral

(34:35) Thoughts on the Kerry boat scene

(36:45) Fritz IS the Iron Claw

(39:24) Chris, the Von Erich who wasn't in the movie

(42:11) Thoughts on the movie's omissions?

(44:43) Favorite and least favorite parts of the movie?

(49:00) Fate vs. free will

(51:20) Was this movie snubbed at the Oscars?

(53:56) Best performance in the movie?

(57:00) Costumes, hair, soundtrack, and wrapping up!

(1:02:40) Does THE IRON CLAW make BFW?

(1:05:02) Next week: 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU!

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Happy Easter! This week we covered an October movie with a big bunny…Donnie Darko! This 2001 cult classic has it all: time travel, Swayze, and Duran Duran. Give it a listen and see if you agree with Tom’s explanation on the meaning behind this sci-fi thriller.

(0:00) DONNIE DARKO intro, facts, and figures!

(9:04) What even happens in DONNIE DARKO?

(16:14) "The Destructors" short story

(18:56) Seth Rogen's first movie line ever!

(20:54) Time travel....?

(22:29) Swayze the snake oil salesman

(24:11) The climax through tne end!

(27:26) Thoughts on the movie?

(30:05) Best/worst parts: Reagan Era setting, superhero movies, and more!

(36:17) What's your favorite Gyllenhaal movie?

(39:52) What is Gyllenhall KNOWN the most for?

(40:46) Gyllenhaal's growth from DONNIE DARKO to ROAD HOUSE (2024)

(42:25) Movies that confuse the viewer

(46:35) DONNIE DARKO explained...?

(51:30) What is this movie trying to say?

(57:16) The Swayze Segment!

(58:53) How great is the soundtrack??

(1:01:57) This movie has the worst taglines ever!

(1:03:25) Does DONNIE DARKO make BFW?

(1:05:22) Next week: THE IRON CLAW hype!

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We have the luck of the Irish on today’s episode. We are talking about 2024’s Irish Wish! This Netflix original stars Lindsay Lohan, and we are singing her praises…even though the movie doesn’t have us doing a jig. Enjoy the fun, pick some apples with us, and give it a listen!

(0:00) Intro to IRISH WISH!

(7:44) Erin's NJ Connection - let's not talk about it...

(8:26) A.I.-rish Wish

(11:03) IRISH WISH discussion--what a film...

(11:35) Questionable Irish representation

(14:55) Jane Seymour, MrBeast, and Irish Stereotypes

(16:58) Ayesha Curry with the Quote of the Movie

(19:17) Maddie loves tourist traps and mean men?

(22:11) Wedding Day Weirdness

(26:00) Did you like Irish Wish?

(27:09) Erin's Dad's IRISH WISH REVIEW!

(28:18) Best/Worst aspect of the movie?

(29:28) Lindsay Lohan in Jersey Jubilee?

(32:40) Was this better than Falling for Christmas?

(34:36) What would be your Wishing Chair wish?

(36:35) Shoutout Brendan Fraser/Elizabeth Hurley classic BEDAZZLED

(37:54) How would you book Act 2 of Lindsay's career?

(43:33) Does IRISH WISH make BFW?

(45:09) Next week: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE!

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The 96th Academy Awards have come and gone, and we had a great time! Wrapping up another Oscars season, we have Uncle Nick P. back on the podcast to break it all down with us. We talk everything from John Williams to John Cena, rank our favorite nominees, and discuss those big ceremony moments. Come listen!

(0:00) Intro to the 2024 Oscars Wrapup! Jimmy Kimmel monologue talk

(2:53) Best Supporting Actress, Best Animated Short, Best Animated Feature

(9:29) Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay

(18:45) Best Makeup/Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design plus John Cena and Red Carpet talk!

(25:47) Best International Feature, Best Supporting Actor

(35:50) Stunt category? What would you add to the Oscars?

(37:23) Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Doc Short, Best Doc Feature

(42:01) Best Cinematography, Best Live Action Short, Wes Anderson talk!

(45:07) Best Sound, Best Score, Best Original Song

(49:36) Best Actor, Best Director

(54:40) Best Actress, Lily/Emma talk!

(58:49) Best Picture!! Oppy!!

(1:06:23) 2023: The Year of Memorable Endings

(1:09:44) NEXT WEEK: IRISH WISH! Then, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE!

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It’s March! Spring is on its way, and we are back with another episode. We are covering courtroom classic My Cousin Vinny, and talking about everything you want to know: can we debunk that Marisa Tomei Oscars theory? Will we dress like Vinny and Lisa next Halloween? Give us a listen and find out!

(0:00) Cold Open: Road trip stories?

(5:52) MY COUSIN VINNY intro, facts, figures!

(15:05) MY COUSIN VINNY taglines!

(17:06) MY COUSIN VINNY plot summary

(20:19) Favorite and least favorite part?

(27:09) MY COUSIN VINNY 2??

(29:53) Do people still watch this movie?

(31:26) Did Marisa Tomei deserve the Oscar for this?

(32:46) Marisa Tomei conspiracy theory: TRUE OR FALSE?

(38:09) Did Vinny and Lisa last forever?

(39:31) Family classics that aren't classics?

(43:31) Best underdog Oscar wins?

(50:17) Tom's notes! Vinny and Lisa Halloween costume??

(53:52) Roger Ebert review: 2.5 stars out of 4!

(55:06) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(57:11) Will Smith was almost in this movie??

(59:49) Does MY COUSIN VINNY make BFW?

(1:00:03) MARCH hype: Oscars recap, IRISH WISH, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE!

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We might have the norovirus this week, but that won’t stop us this Oscars season! This week’s episode is on 2023’s American Fiction. Tune in to hear us talk about Jeffrey Wright’s impressive career, Sterling K. Brown’s dynamic performance, our favorite aspects of the nominated screenplay, and lots more!

(0:00) Cold Open: Let us be Oscars voters!!

(1:57) AMERICAN FICTION intro, facts, figures!

(9:23) Erin's NJ Connections! ...?

(11:19) AMERICAN FICTION plot synopsis!

(15:03) Favorite and least favorite aspects of the movie?

(21:49) Wright and Brown as Oscar nominees

(28:23) Premature character deaths in movies!

(34:13) As Coraline would you take Monk back?

(37:39) Favorite character actor turned lead actor movies?

(47:27) Tom's notes!

(48:06) Tom's Top Four Trivia!

(49:32) Deep Dive: Cord Jefferson interview with Esquire!

(53:23) Does American Fiction make BFW? Next week: TBD!

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It’s Tom’s birthday week, and to celebrate, we are watching and discussing one of his favorites: 1987’s The Princess Bride! We do a recasting for fun, talk about our favorite character, and share our thoughts on the fantasy genre. It would be inconceivable for you not to listen!

(0:00) Cold Open: Staying home from school memories!

(3:50) THE PRINCESS BRIDE intro, facts, figures!

(14:04) New Jersey Connections!!

(15:36) THE PRINCESS BRIDE plot synopsis!

(18:56) Thoughts on the movie?

(21:19) Thoughts on high fantasy movies?

(25:27) Why this is one of Tom's all-time faves!

(30:23) Which actor had the most successful career? (besides Billy Crystal)

(36:51) What hard-to-adapt books do you want to see as movies?

(45:52) Favorite character in this movie?

(50:21) What talent would you use to stop the Dread Pirate Roberts?

(52:13) Favorite Rob Reiner movie?

(54:38) Book or movie you want our sons to love?

(58:12) Recasting THE PRINCESS BRIDE in 2024!

(1:06:32) Tom's notes!

(1:09:54) Roger Ebert review: 3.5 stars out of 4!

(1:11:04) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(1:13:03) Wrap-up; AMERICAN FICTION hype!

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Get out your jazz hands because it’s showtime! This week’s episode is from former Best Picture nominee, 1979’s All That Jazz! We are talking about the film’s influence, how it differed from our expectations, and our boy Roy Scheider. Plus: that ending!!! Wow!!! Tune in, friends!

(0:00) Cold Open: Erin's STAGE career!

(3:16) ALL THAT JAZZ intro: taglines,

(17:04) Erin's New Jersey Connection!

(17:57) ALL THAT JAZZ plot summary

(20:08) Thoughts on the ending and the movie, plus some fun facts!

(23:45) Do you like going into movies blind?

(28:00) Movies ALL THAT JAZZ reminds you of?

(37:49) Let's talk Roy Scheider!

(42:02) Favorite and least favorite part of the movie?

(48:22) "Tortured artist" movies?

(50:29) Is All That Jazz a good title?

(55:44) Tom's notes!

(58:41) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(1:04:22) THE PRINCESS BRIDE hype!

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It’s February, and this week, we are cozying up to another Oscars favorite: Best Animated Feature nominee Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! Tune in to hear our thoughts on that ending, our comparisons to the first movie, and if we think our child could keep that secret from us. Give it a listen!

(0:00) Cold Open: Secrets you kept from your parents?

(3:34) ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE facts and figures!

(15:26) Erin's NJ Connection!

(16:55) ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE plot summary!

(20:31) Thoughts on the movie?

(22:21) Could we figure out if our kids were superheroes?

(25:47) Which Spider-Verse movie has the better Spider-People?

(32:41) What would you want your multiverse hub to be?

(35:11) Did you like the ending?

(41:20) Best cliffhanger endings?

(50:08) Favorite actor in the cast?

(55:04) What does this movie do better/worse than other superhero movies?

(59:37) Predictions for BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE!

(1:04:32) Tom's notes!

(1:05:50) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(1:08:39) Does INTO...BEYOND...ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE make BFW?

(1:09:35) ALL THAT JAZZ hype!

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Uncle Nick P. is BACK for our annual Very Special Episode: the Oscar nominations reaction! Listen to our resident Academy expert chop it up about every category in our prediction game and see if Erin was able to beat Tom for the second year in a row… And of course, you know we talk about the big Barbie snubs…. Come check it out!

(0:00) INTRO to the 96th Oscars! Welcome Uncle Nick P.!

(2:11) Below-the-line categories: Shorts, Best Animated Feature, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, Best Original Song, Best Original Score,

(11:02) Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best International Feature, Best Editing

(15:32) Best Cinematography predictions!

(18:42) Best Adapted Screenplay predictions!

(20:05) Best Original Screenplay predictions!

(25:06) Best Supporting Actress predictions!

(29:07) Best Supporting Actor predictions!

(31:49) Best Actor predictions!

(34:49) Best Actress predictions!

(37:49) Best Director predictions!

(41:32) Best Picture predictions and final score!

(43:54) Will win, should win: Cinematography, Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay

(47:04) Will win, should win: Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor

(54:12) Will win, should win: Actress

(1:01:15) Will win, should win: Director

(1:03:44) Will win, should win: Best Picture

(1:09:25) Will win, should win: Actor

(1:10:50) Cleaning up: what are we looking forward to??

(1:13:02) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON HYPE!

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Quack! Quack! Quack! After watching this movie for the first time last week, we are talking all about 1992's The Mighty Ducks! Check out our defense of nepo babies and stick around to see if we agreed with the dismal critical rating of this millennial classic!

(0:00) Cold Open: In Defense(ish) of Nepo Babies!

(8:23) THE MIGHTY DUCKS intro, facts, figures!

(16:31) Erin's NJ Connection!

(17:54) THE MIGHTY DUCKS plot synopsis!

(19:48) Remember Hans?

(20:44) "Bad guy forced to coach sports" movies!

(26:19) Does this movie deserve its dismal critical rating?

(28:42) Best and worst thing about this movie?

(31:12) Why did we miss this movie growing up?

(33:54) We love Gordon Bombay's driver!

(36:40) Best sports movies slogans/quotes

(40:48) Tom's notes!

(43:56) Roger Ebert review: 2 stars out of 4!

(45:30) Tom's Top Three Trivia!

(48:21) Deep Dive: Once Upon a Time in Anaheim

(52:38) Does THE MIGHTY DUCKS make BFW?

(53:49) OSCARS REACTION AND KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON HYPE!

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Calling all hopeless romantics! This week's episode is about 1993's Sleepless in Seattle. Nora Ephron's classic rom com is about love, grief, and Bill Pullman, and we cover it all. Grab some tiramisu and a bottle of "Dom DeLuise" and give it a listen!

(0:00) Cold Open: ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT

(2:06) SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE intro, facts, figures!

(9:54) Erin's Humble Brag

(10:29) New Jersey Connections!

(12:21) SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE plot synopsis!

(15:33) Thoughts on the movie?

(16:27) Realism and non-realism

(21:40) Bill Pullman Appreciation Segment 1

(22:29) When Harry Met Sally vs. Sleepless in Seattle chemistry

(23:43) Why is this considered top tier romcom?

(27:27) How could this happen nowadays?

(30:55) Movies about grief

(38:17) Nancy Meyers or Nora Ephron?

(42:14) Why are Hanks and Ryan such a good combo?

(44:22) What doesn't work in this movie?

(46:15) Did Sam and Annie last forever?

(51:38) Roger Ebert review: 3 stars out of 4!

(53:06) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(54:26) Deep Dive: Justice for Walter

(59:21) Does SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE make BFW?

(1:00:16) MIGHTY DUCKS and BONUS EPISODE hype!

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Awards season 2024 is officially here! Today's episode is all about Alexander Payne's comedy-drama, The Holdovers. Travel back to 1970 with us, spending the holidays with a great cast of characters, as we talk about why this movie feels like the audience’s little secret! Plus, we have the best New Jersey Connection yet! Come join!

(0:00) Cold Open: BREAKING NEWS!

(2:40) Intro, THE HOLDOVERS facts and figures!

(10:22) Young Man Giamatti!

(11:53) 1970s Setting

(12:43) Facts & Figures cont'd

(14:32) Original vs. Adapted Screenplay

(18:00) Erin's NJ Connection -- the best one yet!

(21:24) THE HOLDOVERS plot synopsis!

(23:48) Favorite aspect of Alexander Payne movies?

(29:36) Payne movies give Tom chills!

(35:01) Favorite part about the movie?

(40:19) This is our secret!

(42:17) The Kids Are Alright!

(45:01) Is this Christmas canon now?

(45:56) Great costumes and productions design!

(46:53) THE HOLDOVERS rizz analysis

(49:37) Giamatti-isms from this movie

(51:53) Deep Dive: Production Design

(54:20) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(56:34) Oscar season fun!

(1:01:17) Does THE HOLDOVERS make BFW?

(1:02:00) January hype!! SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE next week!

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Happy New Year! Come and ring it in with us and our pals Kevin and Chad from Cinema Sugar! We talk all things WALL-E, from its place in the Disney-Pixar canon to our thoughts on cruises to how WALL-E himself is like the best parts of a toddler. It’s a fun convo, come listen!

(0:00) Cold Open: Welcome Chad and Kevin from Cinema Sugar!

(3:54) WALL-E intro; Kevin's and Chad's intro to movies!

(8:44) WALL-E facts and figures!

(12:54) Erin's NJ Connection! (it's a stretch....kinda)

(14:03) WALL-E plot synopsis!

(15:45) Favorite Pixar movies?

(21:53) Best movies about environmentalism?

(27:48) What movie would you watch over and over while cleaning Earth?

(32:38) Most ambitious animated movies?

(41:46) Favorite dystopian movies?

(47:01) Cinema Sugar animation month!

(47:47) What would you listen to while cleaning the planet?

(51:32) Most beautiful scenery in Pixar?

(53:23) Pixar HEAT CHECK

(55:01) WALL-E is basically a toddler

(58:49) WALL-E as foreign language film

(1:02:16) WALL-E/EVE "Define Dance"

(1:03:54) Favorite supporting cast member/RIP Fred Willard

(1:04:56) Does WALL-E make BFW?

(1:06:33) Wrap-up/THE HOLDOVERS HYPE!

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Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night, especially if it’s spent listening to us talk The Muppet Christmas Carol! We are suggesting other Muppet literary interpretations, recasting Scrooge (as if anyone can do it like Michael Caine), and even diving into the Muppets’ many connections to New Jersey. Finish up the last of your eggnog and give it a listen!

(0:00) Cold Open: What do you "bah, humbug"?

(4:01) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL intro, facts, figures!

(10:43) Erin's NJ Connection!

(12:33) The Muppet Christmas Carol plot summary!

(16:52) More Muppet New Jersey facts!

(18:32) Who would you cast as Scrooge today?

(20:53) What other classic should get Muppet-fied?

(23:38) Favorite character in the movie?

(25:29) What would make this movie better?

(28:10) Childhood Muppet experiences?

(30:29) Would you visit your childhood self?

(33:52) What time or place would you haunt?

(39:07) The Ghost of Christmas Past is freaky!

(39:50) Tom's notes!

(42:24) ERIN'S DAD ON MAESTRO (2023)

(43:30) Tom's notes continued!

(44:06) Roger Ebert review: 3 stars out of 4!

(45:10) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(47:26) Final thoughts

(51:22) Does Muppet Christmas Carol make BFW?

(52:52) WALL-E AND CINEMA SUGAR GUEST HYPE!

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Uncle Alex has returned to the show as we tackle the second in the Harry Potter series! Hop into the Ford Anglia with us as we talk Hogwarts dating and whether the basilisk was good at its job! And, come find out why Jason Isaacs/Lucius Malfoy is the MVP of this movie!

(0:00) Cold Open: Hogwarts Dating

(1:33) Welcome back Uncle Alex!

(3:40) CHAMBER OF SECRETS intro, facts, figures!

(7:59) Chamber of Secrets: The Game

(9:19) More facts and figures!

(10:24) Tom's NJ Connection!

(11:24) CHAMBER OF SECRETS taglines and plot summary!

(16:44) Favorite Harry Potter movie?

(20:09) Favorite DADA professor?

(23:33) What would you do if you were at Hogwarts this year?

(26:15) Rank your faves: Dobby, Scabbers, Peeves

(30:54) Is this a good movie?

(34:51) Worst place to end up from Floo Network?

(36:47) Thoughts on Colin Creevey?

(37:56) Jason Isaacs is the MVP of this movie

(41:06) Thoughts on the CGI?

(43:35) Thoughts on Hermione's absence?

(46:22) What would you be doing when you got petrified?

(48:25) Was the basilisk good at its job?

(52:14) Dinner Party, Babysit, Deny: Lucius, Dobby, Lockhart

(54:58) Tom's notes!

(1:03:19) Roger Ebert review: 4 stars out of 4!

(1:04:59) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(1:08:37) Does HP and the Chamber of Secrets make BFW?

(1:09:54) MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL HYPE!

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Had a bad break-up? Hate your job? Live in an idyllic cottage in the British countryside and want to explore Los Angeles for some reason? Whatever the occasion, join us as we discuss Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday! It’s all mid-2000s, Blockbuster, and our girl Kate Winslet! And um…if you’re a fan of Miles in this movie, beware.

(0:00) Cold Open: Favorite Blockbuster memories!

(6:41) THE HOLIDAY intro, facts, figures!

(10:56) Kill the Director!?

(12:00) Erin's NJ Connection...?

(14:02) The Holiday is similar to an Irish movie...

(16:11) No tagline for this movie?

(16:48) THE HOLIDAY plot summary

(22:01) The Holiday is back on social media

(24:09) Is The Holiday a comfort movie?

(28:57) Acting MVP/Character MVP

(34:29) Character MVPs - the Miles hate segment

(40:55) Which house would you rather live in?

(43:47) Stereotypical rom-com professions

(44:52) Nancy Meyers tent design

(45:51) Favorite/most relatable character?

(47:05) Which couple has the better story?

(50:36) Dustin Hoffman cameo!

(53:01) Favorite holiday rom-coms?

(58:52) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(1:04:00) Tom's notes!

(1:09:12) Does The Holiday make BFW?

(1:09:42) HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS HYPE!

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Take a break from your winter blues and join us over in Italy as we cover the absolute classic, Roman Holiday! It’s Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, beautiful people carousing through a beautiful place. Come listen as we break down the movie, what happened to its Oscars, and who we would cast in the lead roles today!

(0:00) Cold Open: Your most spontaneous trip?

(5:22) ROMAN HOLIDAY: Intro, facts, and figures!

(10:02) ROMAN HOLIDAY and the Oscars!

(12:48) Erin's New Jersey Connection...?

(14:37) ROMAN HOLIDAY taglines!

(15:21) ROMAN HOLIDAY plot summary!

(20:07) What other old movies would you recommend?

(26:38) Where would you go on your Princess Ann holiday?

(28:44) Recasting Roman Holiday in 2023

(31:44) Does the age gap matter to you?

(33:50) Celebs you get good vibes from

(41:42) Would Joe and Ann have lasted?

(44:36) Who has the best movie chemistry?

(48:26) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(51:05) Deep Dive: Trumbo and the Roman Holiday Oscar!

(56:45) Does ROMAN HOLIDAY make BFW?

(57:55) NEXT WEEK: THE HOLIDAY!

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Bonjour, nos amis! This week, we wrap up our Comfort Food Month by heading out to Paris with our friend Remy as we discuss the Pixar classic Ratatouille! Come listen as we break down what makes this movie such a hit, our dream meals, and the Pixar pantheon!

(0:00) RATATOUILLE intro, facts, figures!

(8:23) Little Chef!

(9:06) Favorite Epcot pavilion?

(10:48) Ratatouille the short film and musical

(13:08) Erin's NJ Connections!

(14:29) Ratatouille taglines!

(15:26) Ratatouille plot summary!

(20:45) Best thing about this movie?

(24:51) Would you change anything?

(26:03) Is this a top Pixar movie?

(29:08) What movie should be a Disney World ride?

(31:35) Cooking and fancy restaurants?

(34:01) Most unrealistic Pixar concept?

(36:58) Would you eat Remy's cooking?

(38:43) One chef, one meal -- who you got?

(43:30) Tom's notes!

(44:01) Roger Ebert review: 4 stars out of 4!

(45:35) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(46:52) Deep Dive: Anton Ego

(50:43) Does Ratatouille make BFW?

(51:36) December hype!!

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It’s a “Ramen Western,” a sports movie, and a food movie all wrapped up into one delicious noodle soup–it’s Tampopo! Join us as we discuss this 1985 Japanese classic filled with mesmerizing displays of some of the best-looking food you’ve ever seen on screen. Watch it if you haven’t, and then listen!

(0:00) Tampopo intro, facts, and figures!

(6:00) Erin's NJ Connection (somehow)

(9:12) Tampopo tagline

(10:18) Tampopo plot summary

(14:04) What genre do you want to see more of?

(18:59) Favorite Westerns?

(21:34) Who would you want to see in a Western?

(23:54) What other country is your favorite for movies?

(30:12) Do you like the structure of this movie?

(32:11) Food is a universal connector

(34:04) Otherworldly food experiences?

(36:40) Best looking food in the movie?

(38:08) What makes Tampopo successful?

(39:52) Create your own restaurant!

(43:47) Tom's notes!

(45:37) The spaghetti scene

(46:57) Tom's Top Two Trivia

(47:32) Roger Ebert Review: 4 out of 4 stars!

(49:07) Deep Dive: Tampopo's place in Westerns

(52:46) Does Tampopo make BFW?

(54:09) THE PARENT TRAP HYPE!

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A podcast is never late, everyone else is simply early! Come to Genovia with us as we talk about our fave Anne Hathaway, whether Mandy Moore is known more as an actress or singer, and Lilly getting buckets on the basketball court!

(0:00) THE PRINCESS DIARIES intro, facts, and figures!

(14:06) The Princess Diaries taglines and plot summary!

(19:03) Robert Schwartzman's mom!

(20:17) Did Philippe get off easy here?

(23:07) BRING FORMULA ONE TO GENOVIA.

(24:26) Compare this with other teen movies?

(28:01) Favorite and least favorite aspects of movie?

(31:50) There are soooooo many characters in this

(36:30) What would be your reaction to finding this out?

(37:46) Genovia waterpark??

(39:33) Favorite Anne Hathaway role?

(43:07) Best food scene?

(44:38) Do we like the love interest in this movie?

(47:31) Tom's notes!

(49:33) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(53:43) Roger Ebert review: 1.5 stars out of 4

(56:16) Deep Dive: Mia's Self-Actualization

(1:00:30) Does The Princess Diaries make BFW?

(1:01:34) TAMPOPO HYPE!

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You won’t see dead people in this episode, but you will hear about how much fun we had watching The Sixth Sense! Listen in for our take on this Philadelphia classic, if this movie is scary, and Toni Collette’s accent. Happy Halloween!

(0:00) THE SIXTH SENSE intro, facts, and figures!

(6:55) Erin's NJ Connection!

(12:37) The Sixth Sense taglines

(13:20) The Sixth Sense plot summary

(16:44) The Donnie Wahlberg Problem

(18:14) What Oscar should this have won?

(21:46) Is this movie scary?

(22:33) Favorite Toni Collette role?

(25:10) Favorite Bruce Willis role?

(29:00) Could you hide the twist in 2023?

(30:31) Favorite twists in movies

(36:04) Toni Collette's accent

(37:25) Is Haley Joel Osment good in this?

(40:07) Is this the most Philly movie?

(41:59) Is M. Night a good actor?

(43:10) Is Lynn a good mom?

(44:10) Tom's notes!

(46:39) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(49:53) Roger Ebert review: 3 out of 4 stars!

(51:27) Deep Dive 1: Philly

(55:43) Deep Dive 2: Why is this twist so great?

(58:35) Does The Sixth Sense make BFW?

(59:55) November is comfort foods month!

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When those lips talked about a double feature, they meant the Rocky Horror Picture Show and our companion podcast episode! Listen in as we talk about a guy who walked out of the live show we went to starring Frankie Grande, plus an in-depth discussion of the movie’s star, Tim Curry!

(0:00) Time Warping again! Rocky Horror facts and figures

(4:25) Nell's, the coolest bar in NYC

(6:00) More facts and figures!

(12:24) Erin's NJ Connection!

(13:10) Rocky Horror plot summary!

(18:29) Favorite song?

(19:51) Where does this rank among movie musicals?

(23:50) Favorite character?

(25:09) Movie vs. stage show

(32:31) Would you see a Rocky Horror midnight showing?

(35:22) Popstar: the cult classic!

(36:50) Who is the Tim Curry of today?

(41:05) Could anyone today play Frank-N-Furter?

(41:47) Who would you want to play in this movie?

(43:09) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(46:53) Roger Ebert review: 2.5 out of 4 stars!

(48:13) Rocky Horror taglines

(49:02) Deep Dive: Tim Curry

(54:02) Does Rocky Horror make BFW?

(58:09) THE SIXTH SENSE HYPE!

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We may have just missed the real one, but we are talking about Friday the 13th in today’s episode! After watching this 1980 indie slasher film, we talk about camp movies, the New Jersey setting, and what football team Jason probably supports. Tune in!

(0:00) Friday the 13th intro, facts, and figures!

(4:55) Erin's New Jersey Connection!

(10:44) Thoughts on Friday the 13th

(12:27) Friday the 13th Taglines

(13:26) Friday the 13th plot summary

(17:34) Comparison with other horror movies

(21:11) Mrs. Voorhees as a horror villain

(23:24) Favorite/least favorite aspect of the movie

(28:36) Why is Jason so mad all the time?

(31:08) Best camp movies

(34:22) Do you like Monopoly?

(36:01) Hitchhiking is terrifying

(37:39) Do you like the randomness of the killings?

(39:39) Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon!

(42:27) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(44:48) Siskel & Ebert vs. Friday the 13th

(48:40) Does Friday the 13th make BFW?

(50:03) ROCKY HORROR HYPE!

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Heeeere’s Uncle Robbie! He’s our special guest this week, celebrating Halloween early with an episode on horror classic The Shining. We discuss our thoughts on this 1980 film, and are divided on whether we would take that caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel. Give it a listen!

(0:00) Guest intro - Uncle Robbie!

(1:27) Robbie's movie journey

(7:08) The Shining intro, facts, and figures!

(18:30) Erin's New Jersey Connection!

(20:41) The Shining plot summary

(25:23) The Shining's lost ending

(26:33) Favorite/least favorite aspect of the movie

(35:06) Favorite Nicholson movies?

(39:12) Would you stay at the Overlook?

(47:07) Favorite hotel movies?

(49:19) Memorable plane movie experiences

(52:51) Listener question: scariest part of the movie?

(57:44) 2021 Poconos vs. Overlook Hotel

(59:10) Favorite horror subgenre

(1:01:26) Tom's notes!

(1:04:02) Deep Dive 1: Overlook Nightmare

(1:10:08) Deep Dive 2: Stephen King the hater

(1:14:40) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(1:20:44) The Shining taglines

(1:23:21) Roger Ebert review: 4 stars out of 4!

(1:26:31) Does The Shining make BFW?

(1:28:55) FRIDAY THE 13TH HYPE!

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You’re it, you’re the ultimate, Babysitters’ Club! And today we are talking about the Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis classic Freaky Friday! We are dipping our toe into spooky season, but keeping it fun by lamenting the multiple Best Original Song snubs from this movie, and taking a detour to discuss the best celebrity feud of the mid-2000s!

(0:00) Freaky Friday intro, facts, and figures!

(6:03) Tom's NJ Connection!

(7:08) Freaky Friday plot summary

(14:35) Would Freaky Friday be scarier for us or the baby?

(15:54) Freaky Friday vs. Mean Girls

(19:02) "Ultimate" vs. "Take Me Away"?

(22:12) Do you like Jake?

(26:19) Favorite major and minor character?

(29:24) Is Lohan the best 2000s teen actress?

(31:24) Teen movies you want to see

(36:17) Tom's notes!

(37:51) Erin's Top Five Trivia!

(40:18) Roger Ebert review: 3 out of 4 stars!

(41:18) Erin's Deep Dive: Lohan vs. Duff

(48:30) Does Freaky Friday make BFW?

(51:02) OCTOBER SCHEDULE HYPE!

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You’d better hang on tight, spider monkey. It’s the first week of fall, and we are easing our way into spooky season with 2008’s Twilight! In this episode, we are singing the movie’s praises, talking about other vampires in film, and mention the quote “my monkey man” at least a dozen times. Tune in! (0:00) Twilight intro, facts, and figures!

(7:06) Kristen Stewart talk

(8:50) Robert Pattinson talk

(10:07) More Twilight facts and figures

(16:50) Erin's New Jersey-ish Connection!

(18:41) Twilight taglines

(19:54) Twilight plot summary

(25:19) James as antagonist

(28:15) Bella is THAT girlfriend

(30:10) Thoughts on Twilight then and now?

(33:19) Best career of these actors?

(36:26) Best scene in the movie?

(41:05) Favorite Cullen, if any?

(44:01) Favorite character in the movie?

(45:39) Worst prom themes

(46:46) Favorite vampire movie

(50:12) THE BASEBALL SCENE

(53:42) Comments from Instagram

(55:02) Team Edward or Team Jacob?

(1:00:22) Roger Ebert review: 2.5 out of 4 stars!

(1:05:44) Deep Dive: Sparkling Vampires!

(1:08:49) Does Twilight make BFW?

(1:10:43) FREAKY FRIDAY HYPE! Follow us for clips, polls, full episodes, and more:

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We are back in the swing of things this school year, so let’s celebrate with Matilda, the 1996 Danny DeVito classic! We discuss Mara Wilson’s great performance, other kids’ books, and whether we could eat that whole chocolate cake. Listen in! (0:00) Matilda intro, facts, and figures!

(10:37) Erin's New Jersey Connection

(12:27) Matilda plot summary

(16:33) What is Danny DeVito most known for?

(19:24) Movie adaptations of kids' books

(23:05) Matilda vs. Willy Wonka

(25:28) Send Me On My Way

(28:50) Your Miss Honey

(30:58) How would you use Matilda's powers?

(32:46) Could you eat the whole cake?

(34:10) Trunchbull's Ls

(35:30) Million Dollar Sticky?

(36:17) Scary Principals

(38:05) Miss Honey a good teacher?

(40:26) Is Matilda nice?

(41:42) Tom's notes!

(45:41) Roger Ebert review: 3 out of 4 stars!

(47:12) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(50:55) Deep Dive: Mara Wilson

(57:25) Does Matilda make BFW?

(58:41) TWILIGHT HYPE AND OUTRO! _______________________________________________

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Our second movie of September is the winner of the Wes Anderson poll—it’s The Royal Tenenbaums! We are talking about animal symbolism, ambiguous settings, and our favorite members of this cinematic family. Give it a listen!

(0:00) The Royal Tenenbaums intro, facts, and figures!

(20:50) The Royal Tenenbaums taglines

(21:21) The Royal Tenenbaums plot summary

(25:37) Erin's New Jersey Connection...?

(27:41) Thoughts on Wes Anderson movies?

(28:52) Any other Wes movies you want to see?

(32:32) Wes Anderson vs. Tim Burton

(33:55) Wes Anderson likes/dislikes

(36:39) Best performance in the movie

(39:57) Best couples Halloween costumes

(43:28) Thoughts on ensemble casts

(46:13) Best Wes Anderson cast?

(48:18) Listener question: Favorite Tenenbaum?

(51:28) Roger Ebert review - 3.5 stars out of 4!

(53:49) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(56:46) Deep Dive: Animal symbolism

(1:03:22) Does The Royal Tenenbaums make BFW?

(1:04:49) MATILDA HYPE AND OUTRO! _______________________________________________

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Love is in the air as we cover the romance movie The Notebook this week! We discuss our favorite Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams roles, even though The Notebook might have missed the list. If you have ever wanted a deep dive into Nicholas Sparks movie adaptations, this is the episode for you!

(0:00) The Notebook intro, facts, and figures!

(14:02) The Notebook plot summary

(19:31) Is this a romantic movie?

(20:42) Would you have seen this on a first date?

(22:35) Best Rachel McAdams roles

(25:07) Best Ryan Gosling roles

(29:18) What other Nicholas Sparks movies would you watch?

(35:11) Kiss, Marry, Kill: Noah, Lon, Fin

(37:49) Britney Spears in The Notebook??

(41:44) Would you lay in the street on a first date?

(43:01) What are your house must-haves?

(46:08) Would you want to be a bird?

(47:59) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(51:34) Roger Ebert review: 3.5 stars out of 4!

(54:02) Deep Dive: A Nicholas Sparks Adventure

(59:36) Does The Notebook make BFW?

(1:00:42) WES ANDERSON POLL 9/5 ON INSTAGRAM HYPE!! _______________________________________________

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It’s almost back to school time, so for this week’s episode, we are covering an ultimate school movie: 21 Jump Street! This is a comedy classic for us, with us talking about college movies, Channing Tatum’s career, and much more.

(0:00) 21 Jump Street intro, facts, and figures!

(9:23) Erin's NEW JERSEY CONNECTION

(11:42) 21 Jump Street taglines

(12:38) Plot summary

(16:58) What other musicals could they have done?

(18:59) Best TV to movie adaptations

(22:45) Movies that remind you of college

(30:32) MVP of this movie

(33:21) 21 vs. 22 Jump Street

(35:06) Are sequels good?

(39:45) Science class activities

(41:48) Best teacher at this school

(45:17) Favorite movie teachers

(48:46) Serious actors in comedies

(51:51) Tom's notes!

(52:39) Deep Dive of the Week: Channing Tatum

(59:16) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(1:01:02) Roger Ebert review - 3 out of 4 stars!

(1:02:19) Does 21 Jump Street make BFW? (sorry for sound quality)

(1:04:04) September movie lineup reveal!!

(1:07:58) THE NOTEBOOK HYPE! Email/DM us questions! _______________________________________________

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The jury’s out on the innocence of the defendant in this movie, but when it comes to liking this movie, we are guilty as charged! We are discussing the 1957 classic 12 Angry Men, and we are talking all about these Old Hollywood actors, the iconic director Sidney Lumet, and so much more.

(0:00) 12 Angry Men intro, facts, and figures!

(15:46) Erin's New Jersey Connection!

(21:40) 12 Angry Men taglines!

(23:01) 12 Angry Men plot summary

(28:15) Thoughts on the movie?

(28:57) Which juror would you play?

(32:40) Juror #8....you sure about that??

(34:39) Favorite courtroom dramas

(38:17) Movies you watched in school

(43:03) 12 Angry Men on Broadway?

(45:31) Cast a play version of the movie

(46:21) Best hot or cold movies

(47:28) Would Juror #8 have swayed you?

(48:50) Sidney Lumet's best movies

(53:27) Favorite aspect of 12 Angry Men

(55:30) Most compelling jurors

(57:15) Tom's notes!

(58:35) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(1:04:16) Roger Ebert review - 4 out of 4 stars!

(1:06:30) Does 12 Angry Men make BFW? Takeaways?

(1:07:51) POINT BREAK HYPE!

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Shark Week may be over, but we are still watching Jaws-themed movies over here! This week is about 2018’s The Meg. This certainly was a movie! Give it a listen to get our review and our Mt. Rushmore of Megs!

(0:00) The Meg intro, facts, and figures!

(10:38) The Meg plot synopsis

(15:58) Sweetheart, Honey, Buddy, Boss?

(19:05) Movies with dialogue that doesn't sound real

(21:56) Make The Meg better with one change

(23:53) Did AI write The Meg?

(26:07) Favorite part or character

(27:40) Favorite underwater movies?

(30:13) Does this movie do anything better than Jaws?

(31:09) Favorite kaiju movie?

(33:47) Erin's Blockbuster story

(35:52) Mt. Rushmore of Megs

(38:52) Why wasn't Rainn Wilson a movie star?

(47:22) Best Jason Statham movies?

(50:26) No kid talks like this!

(51:16) Did the sharks look good?

(52:07) PG-13 Meg vs. R Meg vs. PG Meg

(56:01) New segment: New Jersey Connection!

(58:12) The Meg taglines

(58:57) Tom's notes!

(1:01:22) Tom's Top Five Trivia!

(1:04:40) Does The Meg make BFW? Plus Takeaways

(1:06:08) 12 ANGRY MEN hype and outro!

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Over here at Baby’s First Watchlist, Grease is the word. This week’s episode is all about this 1978 classic. We’ve got singing, banana split ordering, and a hot take on Sandy. Practice your hand jive and give us a listen!

Links referenced in the episode

1989 Oscars opening featuring Snow White: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mronRVvdmw&pp=ygULMTk4OSBvc2NhcnM%3D⁠

1989 Oscars "Stars of Tomorrow" segment: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAQ9Taunh7w&pp=ygULMTk4OSBvc2NhcnM%3D⁠ (0:00) Welcome to Grease!

(0:39) Grease facts and figures!

(16:04) Grease plot synopsis

(23:53) Favorite scene?

(24:43) What would your Frosty Palace order be?

(28:22) Who would you want to play?

(30:11) Best song and worst song!

(35:26) Would you have been friends with these kids?

(36:37) Favorite character?

(38:07) Did any outfit stick out to you?

(39:10) Did you like the ending?

(42:16) Wildly inappropriate movies that kids grew up on

(43:45) Who was this movie made for?

(46:43) Favorite adult in the movie?

(48:52) Grease sing-along events

(50:03) Grease taglines

(51:25) Tom's Top Five Trivia

(55:57) Co-producer Allan Carr and the "Worst Oscars Ever"

(1:01:54) Casting

(1:02:51) Roger Ebert Review

(1:05:02) Tom's notes, and more on the ending

(1:08:19) Does Grease make BFW?/Takeaways

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Movies are back, and so are we, with a little bit of a different episode. This week, we caught both Oppenheimer and Barbie, and wanted to document the Barbenheimer experience for you, Babysitters' Club! Enjoy, and snag some tickets for a movie or two this weekend.

(0:00) Intro to our Barbenheimer day!

(4:01) Oppenheimer facts and figures!

(14:10) Beginning of day/Oppy synopsis

(20:00) Oppy thoughts/Nolan ranking

(25:41) On the Inception and Sopranos endings?

(29:36) Recasting J. Robert Oppenheimer

(32:16) Oppy favorite and least favorite aspect

(40:07) Oscars for Oppy?

(41:21) Other Nolan biopics?

(44:42) What toy should Nolan make a movie about?

(46:11) Barbie facts and figures!

(49:09) Second half of day/Barbie synopsis

(51:24) Greta Gerwig ranking 

(56:40) Recasting Barbie

(58:23) Barbie favorite and least favorite aspect

(1:04:07) Oscars for Barbie?

(1:05:42) What should Gerwig do next?

(1:07:30) Did we do Barbenheimer correctly?

(1:11:00) Would we do this again?

(1:13:17) Does Barbenheimer make BFW?/Takeaways

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To celebrate the return of Shark Tank later this month, we are covering the 1975 classic Jaws! We discuss kings Steven Spielberg and John Williams and also choose which ice cream flavor we would want after a near-miss attack. Can you think of a better way to spend a summer commute? Tune in!

(0:00) Jaws intro/hype!

(03:16) Jaws facts and figures!

(19:45) Plot summary

(26:26) Mrs. Brody is the worst!

(28:19) What ice cream would you get?

(31:15) Brody is the best!

(34:06) Settings as character

(37:19) Best small town movies

(38:31) Best water movies

(41:00) Best Spielberg movies

(46:56) Favorite sharks!

(48:38) Favorite John Williams scores

(52:01) The mayor's drip

(52:34) Good beach memories...or not

(57:38) The shark looked good!

(59:09) Favorite scene!

(1:01:29) Tom's notes

(1:03:02) Mark's Top Five Trivia!

(1:08:06) Roger Ebert review

(1:10:21) Jaws taglines

(1:11:07) Does Jaws make BFW?/Takeaways

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Nothing says July like fireworks, baseball, and getting chased by a giant dog? This week’s episode is about 1993’s The Sandlot, the sports movie with enough nostalgia to last for-ev-er. Give it a listen, friends!

(0:00) Intro/Welcome!

(1:08) The Sandlot facts and figures

(7:52) The Sandlot plot summary

(14:27) The Sandlot quick reaction

(15:49) Favorite carnival memories

(21:13) Summertime fun!

(23:32) When can our baby watch The Sandlot?

(25:30) Favorite Sandlot scene

(27:20) Is the nostalgic late '50s/early '60s a good setting?

(29:33) Movies/TV featuring kids as main cast

(34:59) Thoughts on gum?

(36:58) Best insult in the movie

(38:07) Who's your favorite kid?

(40:06) Favorite fictional athletes

(51:27) Are baseball movies the best sports movies?

(52:34) Tom's comments and Top Five Trivia

(58:09) Roger Ebert review: 3 stars!

(59:44) Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down: Taglines

(1:00:42) Does The Sandlot make BFW?/Takeaways

(1:02:22) Jaws hype/Outro

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It’s Independence Day, which happens to also be the title of this week’s movie! We talk all about the dog that jumps through the explosion to safety, what we would do in the face of an alien invasion, and our favorite movie presidents. Give us a listen when you aren’t busy with your hot dogs and fireworks!

(00:00) - Welcome!

(00:53) - Independence Day facts and figures

(08:55) - Independence Day plot summary

(18:25) - Favorite and least favorite parts of the movie

(21:33) - What would you do if aliens invaded?

(25:16) - Will aliens come to Earth in our lifetime?

(27:54) - Favorite type of movie president

(29:30) - Random holiday movies

(32:15) - Mt. Rushmore of Movie Presidents

(36:46) - Jeff Goldblum hot take

(38:52) - Best alien movies

(41:31) - Does Will Smith always play himself?

(44:46) - Tom's notes

(48:07) - Tom's Top Five Trivia

(51:29) - Roger Ebert review

(54:19) - Does Independence Day make BFW?/Takeaways

(56:21) - Next week/Outro _______________________________________________

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Happy summer, Babysitters’ Club! This episode, we cover 1996’s The Birdcage! This Robin Williams and Nathan Lane classic comedy gives us lots of opportunities to talk about our favorite character, favorite scene, and even our favorite soup. Give it a listen!

(00:00) - Welcome!

(01:27) - The Birdcage facts and figures

(09:51) - The Birdcage plot summary

(17:28) - Did Val go too far with this plan?

(19:53) - Who was the most annoying character?

(21:29) - Who was your favorite character?

(23:34) - Best Robin Williams role

(27:19) - What was different about '90s movies?

(34:32) - What was your favorite scene?

(36:02) - Are there otherwise good movies with one wildly problematic element?

(38:54) - Top 3-5 actors who represent the '90s?

(45:46) - Things you have to do that make you uncomfortable

(48:30) - IS SOUP A MEAL?

(55:48) - The cast is great in this movie and the writing is fun!

(57:57) - Roger Ebert review

(59:46) - Tom's Top Five Trivia

(1:03:07) - Does The Birdcage make Baby's First Watchlist?

(1:03:28) - Takeaways/Outro

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And now for something different: it’s the podcast’s one-year anniversary! We are doing a Q&A episode at Baby’s First Watchlist, answering questions from our listeners and each other. Tune in for Tom’s opinion on Disney influencers and Erin’s list of annoying things about herself! Give it a listen, friends!

Next week, we are covering 1996's THE BIRDCAGE! Directed by Mike Nichols and starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and Gene Hackman, this film is available on Paramount+ and tubi!

(00:00) - Welcome!

(01:07) - Facts and figures from the past year!

(07:38) - How do you watch movies while raising an infant?

(11:03) - Best podcast moments in the past year

(13:57) - Most annoying thing about Erin

(17:10) - Rose/Thorn of past year

(21:28) - Favorite thing about being a parent

(23:16) - Death row meal

(25:26) - What actor needs 1 breakout role?

(27:15) - Favorite date/relationship memory

(29:02) - Disney World rant

(32:24) - Movies we wish we watched with each other first

(34:19) - Favorite thing about our dog/baby/each other

(39:27) - First movies we saw in theaters

(41:08) - Worst best movie of all time

(44:34) - Wildest transition/transformation of an actor

(48:21) - Movie you wish had sequel/franchise

(51:16) - Movies that exceeded expectations

(52:52) - What elements of Japanese film should come to US?

(54:26) - What 2023 movie are you looking forward to?

(56:47) - Favorite BFW episode so far

(58:39) - Recast Golden Girls in 2023

(1:01:26) - Pick the best movie year ending in 9

(1:05:14) - Movie you wish was a miniseries

(1:06:32) - Kiss Marry Kill

(1:08:12) - Best Disney movie since 2018 to show baby

(1:10:07) - Baby's First Playlist

(1:12:37) - First movie we will show baby

(1:14:51) - When can baby talk on the podcast?

(1:15:57) - 2023 movie you want to catch up on

(1:16:40) - Will any movie not make the watchlist?

(1:17:33) - Wrap-up/Outro

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Happy Father’s Day, Babysitters' Club! To celebrate Tom’s first Father’s Day, we are covering the Dad movie classic: Field of Dreams! This sports fantasy film was a lot different than we expected…and we talk all about it. Go have a catch with your kid and then tune in!

Next week is our one-year retrospective Q&A! We're excited! Come visit us on Instagram or e-mail us at babysfirstwatchlist@gmail.com to submit any questions or comments you may have - podcast-related or not!

(00:00) - Intro/This movie is super weird

(01:53) - Field of Dreams facts, figures, background

(16:03) - Backyard Baseball 2001 talk

(18:49) - Plot summary

(30:43) - Porch swings are goals

(31:43) - Explicit exposition is OK

(32:49) - Ray just needed therapy

(33:43) - Why was Costner THE '80s/'90s guy?

(36:52) - The score was like meditation

(37:57) - Bright and clear cinematography

(38:17) - Book banning scene

(39:23) - Movies that were different than you expected

(50:42) - Reaction to Tom hearing voices

(51:43) - If you were a ghost, where would you haunt?

(55:47) - Mount Rushmore of Dad Actors

(1:00:27) - Psychology of these characters

(1:01:52) - Boomer nostalgia

(1:03:06) - Hot dog and beer inflation/misc. comments

(1:04:15) - Tom's Top Five Trivia

(1:08:26) - Roger Ebert review

(1:09:56) - Does Field of Dreams make BFW?/Takeaways

(1:11:18) - Next week: Q&A!/Outro

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Okay, maybe it’s not the GREATEST show, but we had a blast this episode. For our 50th movie episode, we talked all about The Greatest Showman! The 2017 musical is filled with terrible dialogue and way better songs, so you know we are singing every single one!

(00:00) - Intro/Erin's foot lives!

(03:42) - The Greatest Showman facts, figures, background

(17:01) - Plot summary

(30:51) - Barnum is annoying

(33:45) - Best and worst songs

(37:40) - Showman on Broadway necessities

(40:18) - Favorite character

(42:38) - Why does every movie waste Michelle Williams?

(47:03) - Show-stealing bartender

(48:25) - Efron/Zendaya meet-cute

(49:43) - Did Barnum cheat/is he a good boss?

(52:25) - Best scenes/Jackman passion project

(55:01) - "Huge JackedMan" story

(56:07) - This movie is Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

(57:41) - Tom's Top Five Trivia

(61:10) - Does Showman make Baby's First Watchlist?/Takeaways

(63:13) - What's coming in June

Next week is our Father's Day episode, and we're checking out FIELD OF DREAMS (1989)! It is available on Peacock and STARZ!

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Today is a rare episode: Tom and Erin disagree on the merits of this week’s movie. It’s 2000’s Miss Congeniality! Tune in to reminisce about the Sandra Bullock classic, and stick around to hear our important opinions on the perfect date.

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 20:43

Next week is our 50th episode and we revisit a guilty pleasure, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (2017), available on Disney+!

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Another week means another episode of BFW! Today we are talking about 1991’s Boyz n the Hood. Erin and Tom both sing the praises of this John Singleton film, but disagree on the biggest star on the screen. Give it a listen and tell us your favorite Los Angeles movie!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 23:33

Next week we return to the land of the rom-com with MISS CONGENIALITY (2000), which is available on Prime!

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Here we go again! Today’s episode, BFW’s Mother’s Day special, covers the movie musical Mamma Mia! There’s lots of bad singing, Eurovision love, talk of good and bad movie moms, and it’s the debut of Grandma Irene! Take a chance on us, friends! 

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 16:30

Next week we stick with a similar tone as we explore John Singleton's classic, BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991)! It is available to stream on STARZ!

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Welcome classic movie fans! Today’s episode is all about 1958’s Vertigo, and Baby’s First Watchlist is talking about Hitchcock and getting a little analytical. Tune in and you’ll even get a review of their Amtrak trip all the way to San Francisco!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 35:00

Next week it's our Mother's Day special! Erin's mom is joining us for MAMMA MIA! (2008) and it's going to be can't-miss! The movie is available to stream on Prime Video!

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M3GAN fans everywhere (aka everyone): rejoice! We are covering the new horror sci-fi hit on this episode of BFW! Come for the dancing doll, stay for the Furby, Baby Born, and Peyton Manning(?) talk. And of course, we break down that TikTok dance. It’s a fun one, Babysitters’ Club!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 25:04

Next week we are checking out another film considered one of the greatest of all-time: VERTIGO (1958)! The Alfred Hitchcock classic is available to rent on Prime!

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Babysitters’ Club, meet The Breakfast Club. Today’s episode is all about the 1985 teen classic, the winner of the poorly named Molly Ringwald-Off. Don’t you forget to tune in, we even talk about silent lunches and middle school snack meals!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 19:47

Next week we are checking out our most recent BFW entry yet: M3GAN (2023)! It's available on Peacock if you'd like to catch it before next week!

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Do you like animation? Do you not like animation? Well we have you covered with this week’s movie either way: it’s 1988’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit. We skip all the technical stuff and ask the important questions, like which cartoon characters we wouldn’t invite to hang out with us. Toon in (get it?).

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 26:45

Next week we are taking a spring break! Head over to our Instagram @babysfirstwatchlist next Tuesday at 12 PM EST to vote between SIXTEEN CANDLES (1984), THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985), and PRETTY IN PINK (1986)!

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Baby’s First Watchlist is kicking off '80s month with an absolute classic: It’s Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing! We are talking about our favorite scenes, favorite albums, and favorite movies from 1989. Give it a listen and stick around for that Ebert review!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 24:18

Next week's movie, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? (1988), is available on Disney+!

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Okay Aca-people, whether you are musical or just a music appreciator, take a listen to today’s episode on the 2012 comedy Pitch Perfect! We talk about our favorite Barden Bella, the best musical number, and our ideal competition set list. Tune in!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 29:56

Next week's movie, DO THE RIGHT THING (1989), is available on Prime!

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Oscar seekers, rejoice! Today’s episode is All About Eve, and it’s all about how much we like old movies! Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, and a bunch of actors we just met…we’re discussing ‘em. Buckle your seatbelts and give it a listen!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 23:24

Next week's movie, PITCH PERFECT (2012), is available on Prime!

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It’s our third Very Special Episode! Uncle Nick P. returns once more to break down the results of the 95th Academy Awards. From the very first mention of Pinocchio to the Best Picture award capping a 7-win night for Everything Everywhere All at Once, check out what we thought!

Next week's movie, ALL ABOUT EVE (1950) is available on AppleTV!

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In this episode we cover a tale as old as time, 1991’s Beauty and the Beast! This classic has it all: great songs, beautiful animation, and a blessedly short runtime. Come for the lesson on eras in Disney animation, stay for the five thousand baby noises!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 16:36

Our 95th Academy Awards recap drops tomorrow! After that, next week's movie, ALL ABOUT EVE (1950), is available on AppleTV!

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We are giving two thumbs up to Life Itself, the subject of this week’s episode! Erin and Tom spend it singing the praises of subject Roger Ebert, but also get way off topic discussing movie snacks and Oscars opinions. Give this one a try: it’s fine you didn’t see the doc!

"PLOT" SUMMARY ENDS AT 13:56

Next week's movie, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991) is available on Disney+!

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Pain don’t hurt, and neither does watching Road House! Erin and Tom watched this 1989 classic action film and had too much fun recasting it with Muppets and praising Patrick Swayze. Give it a listen!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 33:24

Next week's movie, LIFE ITSELF (2014), is available on kanopy, Plex, Pluto TV, and tubi!

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Hogwarts fans, rejoice! In this jam-packed super episode, we are covering the 2001 fantasy film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! Whether you have always dreamed of winning the Quidditch cup or couldn’t name the difference between Quirrell or a Quaffle, special guest Uncle Alex is here to talk about it all!  

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 28:39  

Next week's movie, ROAD HOUSE (1989), is available on Netflix!

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While you’re waiting for the Catalina Wine Mixer, take a listen to our episode on 2008’s Step Brothers! We’re ranking Adam McKay movies, singing the praises of John C. Reilly, and reciting our favorite lines. Did we just become your podcast for today’s commute? Yup!  

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 19:55 

Next week's movie, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (2006), is available on Disney+!

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The knives aren’t out here at BFW headquarters, but the opinions sure are! In this week’s episode, we talk all about this 2019 fan favorite. Come for the Christopher Plummer fangirling, stay for the reality star recast. Listen in, friends!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 17:25

Next week's movie, STEP BROTHERS (2008), is available on Peacock!

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We have a Very Special Episode for you with our very first repeat guest! Uncle Nick P. returns and we play a prediction game! How many of the Oscar nominations did we get correct? Why did Tom predict Tom Hanks would get a nomination for Elvis? Will the baby ever stop making noise? Tune in and find out!

Next week's movie, KNIVES OUT (2019), is available on TBS, TNT, and truTV!

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Babies, spirits, and dragons…oh my! We are talking all things Spirited Away! This 2001 animated classic is profound and gorgeous, just like our coverage. Tune in to find out which spirit would make the best influencer and how Vine compilations (RIP) fit into the equation. 

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 25:25

Stay tuned TOMORROW for our Oscar nominations reaction episode! And next week's movie, KNIVES OUT (2019), is available on TBS, TNT, and truTV!

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Fresh off of a COVID hiatus, it’s BFW’s first documentary! We are covering Werner Herzog’s excellent Grizzly Man, which tells the life and death of bear lover Timothy Treadwell. We talk about bear Wikipedia, boogie boards, and the must have components of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Give us a listen!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 17:40

Next week's movie, SPIRITED AWAY (2001), is available on HBO Max! 

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We have our second Very Special Episode with special guest Grandpa Phil! National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is in his Holy Trinity of holiday movies, so listen in to find out his other two, and stick around for what may be our jolliest episode yet!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 13:58

Next week's movie, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989), is available on HBO Max and Netflix!

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No technical fouls here! We are talking all things Eight Crazy Nights here, even if it deserved its 12% on Rotten Tomatoes. Come join us for this animated Adam Sandler holiday…classic? You don't have to watch it, we promise. 

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 20:15

Next week's movie, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989), is available on HBO Max and fubo!

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For our first holiday themed movie, we are covering 2022’s Falling for Christmas! Touted as the Lindsay Lohan comeback film, Erin and Tom have lots to discuss, including a conspiracy theory about the sweet grandma and their favorite hit songs from random celebrities. Tune in, friends!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 17:18

Next week's movie, EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS (2002), is available on Showtime and fubo!

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Move aside, Glass Onion: if you are looking for movies with great casts, this is it! We are talking 1995’s Waiting to Exhale. Come for Angela Bassett firebombing her ex-husband’s car, stay for an examination of Forest Whitaker’s super interesting directorial efforts. It’s also our first attempt at video, so find us on YouTube and our clips on TikTok!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 29:15

Next week's movie, FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS (2022), starring Lindsay Lohan, is available on Netflix!

Our movie title this week is big on nouns, and the movie itself is even bigger on laughs: it’s 1987’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! Tune in to see if you agree with our favorite John Hughes movie, and wait until the end to find out how we connect Kevin Bacon to Kermit the Frog. Happy Thanksgiving!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 15:20

Next week's movie, WAITING TO EXHALE (1995), is available on HBO Max!

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If you are listening to us while heading to or from work, I hope you have a much better work day than this: we are discussing 2001’s Training Day. We are talking all things Denzel, Ethan Hawke, and single day set movies. We also somehow ended up talking about Will Ferrell if that's your thing. Have a listen, friends!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 23:55

Next week's movie, PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES (1987), is available on Paramount+ and Pluto TV!

Today’s episode is the ultimate transition from spooky season to mashed potatoes season. We have our Charlie Brown spectacular! First we are talking It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, followed by A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Grab your best friends and your buttered toast and give us a listen!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 19:03

Next week's movie, TRAINING DAY (2001), is available on HBO Max!

We have reached the end of spooky season, but as a not-so-scary surprise, we are releasing our last October episode a day early. It's John Carpenter's horror classic, Halloween! In this episode, we talk all things Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Myers, and Teresa Guidice (?). Tune in, Babysitter's Club!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 23:41

Next week's viewings, IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN (1966) and A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING (1973), are available on Apple TV+!

Join us this week for our discussion of the Ghost with the Most! That's right, we are talking all things Beetlejuice. This Tim Burton classic is the winner of our voter poll, and is the perfect creepy but not scary movie for an October night in! Have a listen and then put on some Harry Belafonte!

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Next week's movie, HALLOWEEN (1978), is available on Shudder, AMC+, and fubo!

Though making this podcast is a dream, we spent this episode discussing a nightmare. We talked about Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street, giving flowers to star Heather Langenkamp! Tom also argues for Freddy as the #1 horror villain of all time! Tune in, Babysitter's Club!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 21:43

Next week's movie, BEETLEJUICE (1988), is available on HBOMax!

It’s our first very special episode! Uncle Nick stopped by with lots of movie questions that will have the Babysitter’s Club buzzing. We also spend an inordinate amount of time playing what may be the most fun movie game of all time. Thanks, Uncle Nick!

Do you like scary movies? We do (sometimes). Whether you are a fan of the frightening or not, tune into our episode on Wes Craven’s Scream! Your hosts are obsessed with this horror comedy, so tag along for the conversation as our Halloween movie spectacular begins.

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 26:15

Next week's movie, SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004), is available on Peacock, USA, and fubo!

Alright all stars, it’s time for what is possibly the most meme-y movie of all time: 2001’s Shrek! This Academy Award winner contains as many layers as an onion and a parfait combined. Join us as we discuss all things Duloc, including a dragon-sized amount of movie trivia!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 26:28 (But c'mon, you know this movie. You've seen Shrek. Listen to the plot summary. It's 2022, there aren't Shrek spoilers anymore.)

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, SCREAM (1996), is available on Showtime until 9/30 and then it moves to Paramount+ starting 10/3!

As the world is going back to school, back to school, we are talking all things Sandler, analyzing his first starring role. It’s Billy Madison, friends! We’re talking school memories, '90s fashion, and women directors, weirdly enough. Listen today, junior!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 21:34

Next week's movie, SHREK (2001), is available on Peacock, fubo, and USA!

Okay Delta Nu sisters, it’s your time to shine! This week, we are discussing the Reese Witherspoon showcase, Legally Blonde! Tom discusses the authenticity of the law school experience while Erin showers praise on queen Jennifer Coolidge. Tune in, friends!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 20:10

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, BILLY MADISON (1995), is available on Peacock, USA, and Sling!

If you are a member of the Wilder for Gene fan club, the wait is over! This week, we are covering Gene Wilder’s most iconic role: 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Come for the Grandpa Joe love, and stay for the push for Oompa Loompa unionization. We love this cult classic!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 27:14

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, LEGALLY BLONDE (2001), is available on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and Showtime!

The screenplay to Top Guntruly took our breath away, listeners. You can decide if that’s a good thing or not. Don’t lose that loving feeling though—tune in to see who we are kissing, marrying, and killing in this film. It’s the highway to the Danger Zone, people!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 16:38

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971), is available on HBO MAX!

Everyone has a favorite Stephen King movie, and Misery might be ours. James Caan, Kathy Bates, a hobbling scene, and a liberal use of the nickname “Mr. Man”…what else could anyone want in a movie? Travel to the Wilkes Farm with us, Babysitter’s Club!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 20:05

Next week's movie, TOP GUN (1986), is available on Prime Video and Paramount+!

You know what they say: Life is a highway. Spend some of that commute time with Erin and Tom as they cover the popular Pixar movie Cars. You will learn more about Larry the Cable Guy than you ever wanted to know.

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 19:58.

STREAMING GUIDE: Our next movie, MISERY (1990), is available on MAXGO, Shudder, and AMC+!

Put your finishing touches on your bundt cake flower pot—Erin and Tom are talking about My Big Fat Greek Wedding! This movie broke records in the early 2000s, and your hosts are breaking down everything they love about actress Lainie Kazan. Listen along and let us know how you feel about this romantic comedy! Rate us five stars and follow on Instagram @babysfirstwatchlist and Twitter @babyswatchlist!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 16:03

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, CARS (2006) is available on Disney+!

You voted for it—this week is all about our first Instagram poll winner, Mean Girls! Grab your best pink outfit and listen in as Erin and Tom pick their favorite line from this truly iconic screenplay. Whether you are a Regina or a Janis, it’s bound to be fetch. Don't forget to subscribe and rate us five stars!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 24:06

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING (2002), is available on HBOMax and MAXGO!

Erin and Tom take on their very first Best Picture winner for the podcast - Ridley Scott's Gladiator! But as always, the hosts consistently veer off topic: there's talk about what brands Maximus would represent if he were alive today, more Masked Singer talk, Erin talks about her three least favorite movie settings, and the hosts rank their favorite Dad Movies! As always, BFW is all over the place. But it's a ton of fun.

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 09:51

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's episode will either be 2004's MEAN GIRLS - time pending - which is available on Netflix, or 2002's MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, which is available on HBOMax and MAXGO!

It’s no secret that your Baby’s First Watchlist hosts will be watching lots of cartoons over the next few years. Why not get a head start with Academy Award winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse? This episode includes a disagreement from our hosts on the best Spider-Man in the movie, followed by an impromptu meeting of the Nicolas Cage fan club. It’s a fun one!

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 23:50

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's episode will either be 2004's MEAN GIRLS - time pending - which is available on Netflix, or 2000's GLADIATOR, which is available on Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and free with ads on Pluto TV!

Baby’s First Watchlist covers Easy A, the first time the hosts are covering a movie that was released when they actually knew each other! After a brief mention of the horrors of late pregnancy, Tom and Erin jump right into the incredible casting of this 2010 classic, evaluate the old literature to teen movie pipeline, and discuss Grease: You’re the One That I Want winner Max Crumm. Don’t ask, just listen.  

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 15:01  

STREAMING GUIDE: To help choose our next movie, head over to @babysfirstwatchlist on Instagram and vote in our poll which will be up in our story Monday, July 11 into Tuesday, July 12! Your choices are three Lindsay Lohan classics: The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and Mean Girls!

In this episode of Baby’s First Watchlist, Erin and Tom are discussing 2009’s The Secret of Kells. Haven’t seen or heard of this Irish animated film before? No problem! Tune in to learn why you should check out this Oscar nominee, and stick around to hear Erin’s rendition of “Danny Boy,” Tom’s always excellent plot summaries, and a winding, confusing discussion on former U.S. vice presidential nominee Jack Kemp (???).

PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 18:35.

OTHER NONSENSE: Here's the tweet about Paddington 4 that was referenced: https://twitter.com/ElsieKFisher/status/1533671034301325312?s=20&t=0SzbPTCgZW8iQdxsrp-vYg

STREAMING GUIDE: Next week's movie, 2010's EASY A starring Emma Stone, is available to stream on Hulu!