Expert in movie analysis, Chris Ryan, joins hosts Sean and Amanda for a draft of movies from 1997. They discuss favorite movie snacks, reflect on films, Oscars, and actors of 1997, explore emotional reactions to movies like 'Titanic' and nostalgia for WWF, and share personal experiences with films like LA Confidential and The Full Monty. This entertaining podcast also includes playful banter about creating TikTok content, hypothetical time travel scenarios, and analyzing movie genres from 1997.
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Quick takeaways
Cameron Diaz's role in My Best Friend's Wedding praised for its delightful portrayal.
Men in Black stands out for its humor and unique alien concept with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.
Starship Troopers chosen for its exploration of fascism while delivering entertaining content.
LA Confidential recognized for its captivating ensemble performances and engaging narrative.
Deep dives
Julia Roberts' Hall of Fame
My Best Friend's Wedding is selected as a delightful movie and Cameron Diaz's role discussed. The comedy and dynamic chemistry of Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in Men in Black adds to this blockbuster choice.
Bug Sci-Fi Brilliance
Men in Black's humor and unique blend of aliens showcased with the amusing dynamic between Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Starship Troopers chosen for its depth exploring fascism while delivering entertainment.
LA Confidential's Enthralling Noir
LA Confidential's captivating adaptation receives recognition for its ensemble performances and engaging narrative. The Game is praised for its thrilling and paranoid storyline, adding to the diverse selection of films.
Intense Action in Con Air
Con Air's action-packed plot highlighted with Russell Crowe's standout performance. Face/Off's unique concept of face-swapping characters adds an intriguing twist to this selection.
Amanda's Film Selections
In drama, Amanda chose Good Will Hunting, in comedy she picked Men in Black, for an Oscar nominee she went with Titanic, her action horror thriller choice was Air Force One, for blockbuster she selected My Best Friend's Wedding, and in wildcard she decided on Love Jones.
Chris's Film Selections
Chris's drama pick was LA Confidential, in comedy he went with Gross Point Blank, as his Oscar nominee he chose Jackie Brown, for action he selected Starship Troopers, in the blockbuster category he picked Con Air, and in wildcard he opted for The Boxer.
Future Draft Plans and Reflections
The hosts discussed upcoming plans for drafts, including the next themed draft focusing on the films of 2019. They reminisced about past drafts, shared insights on possible future draft ideas, and expressed gratitude towards each other and their producer, Bobby, for their collaborative work on the show.
We are drafting again! And Amanda is back! She and Sean are joined by Chris Ryan to pick their faves and foil their pals in a draft of the movies from 1997.