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Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. P...
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Arsenic and old lace
A comedy
It was discussed as part of a conversation about Guy Branum's cultural upbringing and how it influenced him. It was also analyzed in the context of its potential racialized interpretations, and its lack of enduring relevance was noted.
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And so the two I will particularly say are Arsenic and old lace. Okay. And Bell Book and Cantal.
— Episode: "Drag Mother" (w/ Guy Branum)
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Episode: "Drag Mother" (w/ Guy Branum)
It was discussed as part of a conversation about Guy Branum's cultural upbringing and how it influenced him. It was also analyzed in the context of its potential racialized interpretations, and its lack of enduring relevance was noted.
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And so the two I will particularly say are Arsenic and old lace. Okay. And Bell Book and Cantal.
It's a Cary Grant movie, right? Who was the woman? He was going to love the premise, nobody.
This guy lives in Brooklyn and he goes to take his new bride to meet his two aunts. And his two aunts are serial murderers. They are putting poison. They get older bachelors who they think are sad and then they like believe that they are humanely euthanizing them.
And then they have his brother who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt bury them in the basement.
No I was actually thinking about it today because the original play was read as sort of like a commentary on the tension between America wanting to be so libertine and our dark history and I was sort of like what is a racialized Arsenic and old lace?
Bell, Book & Candle by John Van Druten (1-Dec-1951) Paperback
It was discussed as part of a conversation about Guy Branum's cultural upbringing and how it influenced him. It was described as cool and glamorous, featuring Kim Novak as a witch in the West Village.
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Let's talk about Bell Book and Cantal okay? I'm not familiar with that. What is Bell Book and Cantal?
— Episode: "Drag Mother" (w/ Guy Branum)
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Episode: "Drag Mother" (w/ Guy Branum)
It was discussed as part of a conversation about Guy Branum's cultural upbringing and how it influenced him. It was described as cool and glamorous, featuring Kim Novak as a witch in the West Village.
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Let's talk about Bell Book and Cantal okay? I'm not familiar with that. What is Bell Book and Cantal?
Okay so it's mid 1950s. Kim Novak is a sassy witch who lives in the West Village.
Jimmy Stewart lives in her building and she finds out that he is engaged to the girl who was her bully at Vassar or Radcliffe.
Like it's, we're talking about. Her college bully. From a seven sister school.
Because let us remember most Ivy League schools did not let women in until the 80s. So she cast a spell making him fall in love with her.
Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?
A play
Drew drew inspiration from this play for his own work, 'Bright Colors and Bold Patterns', citing a desire to write a similar style of character and story.
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I love 'Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?', I love, you know, the big drunk, I'm gonna tell you the truth that August Osage County, I love that stuff and I'm like I want to write that p...
— Episode: "Let's Call It A Play!" (w/ Drew Droege)
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Episode: "Let's Call It A Play!" (w/ Drew Droege)
Drew drew inspiration from this play for his own work, 'Bright Colors and Bold Patterns', citing a desire to write a similar style of character and story.
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I love 'Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?', I love, you know, the big drunk, I'm gonna tell you the truth that August Osage County, I love that stuff and I'm like I want to write that part for myself.
That's Not My Name!
Katie Ruth Ashcraft recited a poem from this book by Ross Gay, relating it to her optimism and positive outlook.
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And in my true Whimsical Optimistic self I'm gonna end with a poem Okay Where I'm gonna say I'm gonna recite Ross Gay's Sorrow is not my name
— Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 13" (Part 1)
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Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 13" (Part 1)
Katie Ruth Ashcraft recited a poem from this book by Ross Gay, relating it to her optimism and positive outlook.
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And in my true Whimsical Optimistic self I'm gonna end with a poem Okay Where I'm gonna say I'm gonna recite Ross Gay's Sorrow is not my name
Which is a response to Okay but look Remember My niece She's running through the field Calling my name My angel's voice Of a singer Oh fuck God We got five minutes We got the poem We get it It's about being positive I was gonna let her finish
And the end of it goes But look My niece is running through the field Calling my name My neighbor Has a voice like an angel At the end of my block Is a basketball court And I remember My color is green I am spring
Something's Gotta Give
A Tempered Steel Novel (Tempered Steel Series Book 3)
It was mentioned in the context of a discussion about culture, specifically in relation to Amanda Peet and Frances McDormand, who were both in the movie.
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Amanda Pete and Francis McDormand were post-stars and Something's Gotta Give by Nancy Meyers. That is the takeaway. Actually it's rule number six of culture.
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Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 2" LIVE (Part One)
It was mentioned in the context of a discussion about culture, specifically in relation to Amanda Peet and Frances McDormand, who were both in the movie.
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Amanda Pete and Francis McDormand were post-stars and Something's Gotta Give by Nancy Meyers. That is the takeaway. Actually it's rule number six of culture.
How Can I Pray For You Today Yard Banner Sign 35" X 71" With Brass Grommets And Party Hanging Outdoor & Indoor Party Decoration Banner
Cole Escola's book was mentioned, and it was said that the book was coming out in the fall. It was also said that it was a novel with a forward written by Margaret Atwood.
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Okay, and I think you you need which is coming out this fall. Yes called. How do I do it at 72?
— Episode: "White" (w/ Cole Escola)
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Episode: "White" (w/ Cole Escola)
Cole Escola's book was mentioned, and it was said that the book was coming out in the fall. It was also said that it was a novel with a forward written by Margaret Atwood.
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Okay, and I think you you need which is coming out this fall. Yes called. How do I do it at 72?
Novel by Cole. Let's go with a forward a novel from Margaret Atwood.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated First Edition)
100th Anniversary OZ Collection
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang talked about the NBC show 'Emerald City', a 'Game of Thrones'-esque prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz'.
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it's like it's like a sort of a game of thrones layer on top of like a wizard of oz prequel on NBC
— Episode: "You Can Take It Back (Hugh Hefner is Al...
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Episode: "You Can Take It Back (Hugh Hefner is Alive)" (w/...
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang talked about the NBC show 'Emerald City', a 'Game of Thrones'-esque prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz'.
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it's like it's like a sort of a game of thrones layer on top of like a wizard of oz prequel on NBC
Allen Carr's Easy Way To Stop Smoking
It was mentioned as a book that supposedly helps people quit smoking, but only if they only read it once and try to quit smoking once. If they fail, they cannot try again using the same book.
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There's this book apparently that's called How to Quit Smoking or Something that everybody is like, you read this. Read this book and you will quit.
— Episode: “It’s Morphin’ Time!” (w/ Dewayne Perkin...
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Episode: “It’s Morphin’ Time!” (w/ Dewayne Perkins)
It was mentioned as a book that supposedly helps people quit smoking, but only if they only read it once and try to quit smoking once. If they fail, they cannot try again using the same book.
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There's this book apparently that's called How to Quit Smoking or Something that everybody is like, you read this. Read this book and you will quit.
But you only, you can only quit, you can only attempt one quitting attempt basically as you get the book.
Or else the book won't work if you read the book, you quit and then you fall off the wagon and start back up.
Crazy Heart
It was compared to Bradley Cooper's 'Silver Linings Playbook', with the implication that it was a much better film.
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Your Silver Linings Playbook was no Beautiful Mind, your nose so crow, I don't think so honey, and your Star is Born is no Crazy Heart, you are you don't get to just Jeff Bridges, you...
— Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 12" Live in Se...
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Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 12" Live in Seattle
It was compared to Bradley Cooper's 'Silver Linings Playbook', with the implication that it was a much better film.
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Your Silver Linings Playbook was no Beautiful Mind, your nose so crow, I don't think so honey, and your Star is Born is no Crazy Heart, you are you don't get to just Jeff Bridges, you have to earn your Jeff Bridges.
I Don't Mean to Be Rude, But
The Truth About Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music by Simon Cowell (2003-11-20)
Corinne Fisher mentioned reading Simon Cowell's book. She said she bought it when she was drinking the American Idol Kool-Aid.
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Simon Cowell released a book like years ago, like when I was really drinking the American Idol Kool-Aid, I bought Simon Cowell's book. And I read it.
— Episode: "Phantom Hole" (w/ Krystyna Hutchinson &...
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Corinne Fisher mentioned reading Simon Cowell's book. She said she bought it when she was drinking the American Idol Kool-Aid.
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Simon Cowell released a book like years ago, like when I was really drinking the American Idol Kool-Aid, I bought Simon Cowell's book. And I read it.
Damn, that's some good Kool-Aid.
Clueless
A Totally Classic Picture Book
It was mentioned as a 90s movie which a young woman, Liz, had only seen in an Iggy Azalea music video, causing concern about the knowledge of pop culture among the youth.
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Do you know what Clueless is?
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It was mentioned as a 90s movie which a young woman, Liz, had only seen in an Iggy Azalea music video, causing concern about the knowledge of pop culture among the youth.
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Do you know what Clueless is?
Do you know the movie Clueless?
She was like... I think I saw it. Yeah, I think so. I saw it in an Iggy Azalea video.
The Last Guy
A sexy, enemies to lovers romantic comedy
It was a book about strippers given to Carly Ann as a birthday gift, which inspired her to try stripping herself.
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a guy I was coaching improv...he DJed at a strip club...and he said I hope this inspires you great and so it did
— Episode: “Stripper Freeze” (w/ Carly Ann Filbin)
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Episode: “Stripper Freeze” (w/ Carly Ann Filbin)
It was a book about strippers given to Carly Ann as a birthday gift, which inspired her to try stripping herself.
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a guy I was coaching improv...he DJed at a strip club...and he said I hope this inspires you great and so it did
Weird But True Canada
300 Outrageous Facts About the True North
It was said that the book was hilarious and included Mike Myers's journey into comedy and growing up in Canada.
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I had bought his Canada book I was in a bookstore I didn't know this book existed I was in a bookstore in LA and I just suddenly see Mike Myers Canada and I was like what the fuck grab it it's a giant...
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It was said that the book was hilarious and included Mike Myers's journey into comedy and growing up in Canada.
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I had bought his Canada book I was in a bookstore I didn't know this book existed I was in a bookstore in LA and I just suddenly see Mike Myers Canada and I was like what the fuck grab it it's a giant book written by my idol about I've never heard of about Canada and I was like well I'm paying full price for this fucking book I can't believe I'm doing this
it's hilarious I mean you know a lot of it's about Canada but it's about him growing up I mean a learning about Canada is cool and b learning about him I mean he definitely folds in um getting into comedy right training at second city getting hired for SNL so it's it's great
The Magic of the Unicorn (Choose Your Own Adventure) (Choose Your Own Adventures - Revised)
The book was described as distracting and not a good autobiography, as the content was poorly organized and jumped around.
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the worst autobiography that's out there here we go I can't that stupid Neil Patrick Harris Choose Your Own Adventure autobiography
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The book was described as distracting and not a good autobiography, as the content was poorly organized and jumped around.
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the worst autobiography that's out there here we go I can't that stupid Neil Patrick Harris Choose Your Own Adventure autobiography
what it's like if you want to find out what happened when I got cast in Rent and fucked a woman flip to page 89 if not and you want to see a fucking crazy picture flip to 16 it's like I don't care yeah it's like I want to read the book of your life that's why I got it right I get that it's fun
Goodbye to All That (Revised Edition)
Writers on Loving and Leaving New York
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Israel
Beauty, Light, and Luxury (A Vibrant, Full-Color Coffee Table Book with 350 Photos of the Holy Land's Features, Flora, & People. Also Includes 31 Bible Devotionals)
The movie Can You Ever Forgive Me? was based on this book about the real-life experiences of Lee Israel.
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And that book wasn't fiction. That book was written by Lee Israel.
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Episode: "Prestige Actress" (w/ Brandon Scott Jones)
The movie Can You Ever Forgive Me? was based on this book about the real-life experiences of Lee Israel.
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And that book wasn't fiction. That book was written by Lee Israel.
It is based on the book by Lee Israel about her own situation.
Yeah, about, yeah. It's a great, it's honestly like I read the book.
Truly Madly Guilty
It was mentioned as a possible upcoming project for HBO, featuring Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Naomi Watts, and it sounds like a potential ball.
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Nicole have bought Truly Madly Guilty, which I literally have the novel in my backpack.
— Episode: “Me Gonna Watch” (w/ D’Arcy Carden)
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Episode: “Me Gonna Watch” (w/ D’Arcy Carden)
It was mentioned as a possible upcoming project for HBO, featuring Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Naomi Watts, and it sounds like a potential ball.
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Nicole have bought Truly Madly Guilty, which I literally have the novel in my backpack.
It's about three couples who reunite in like a summer home for like a weekend and like things go crazy.
It's going to be Nicole, Reese, and Naomi Watts.
Heart and Soul
The Story of America and African Americans (Coretta Scott King Award - Author Winner Title(s))
It was mentioned as a family favorite and the guests discussed a scene where one of the characters, Giovanni Ribisi, was crying over his mother, which was highly impactful for one of the guests.
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Have you ever seen the movie Heart and Souls?
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It was mentioned as a family favorite and the guests discussed a scene where one of the characters, Giovanni Ribisi, was crying over his mother, which was highly impactful for one of the guests.
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Have you ever seen the movie Heart and Souls?
Bitch, yes!
I love it, I love it!
Broad City Coloring Book
An Interesting Coloring Book For All Ages Featuring Flawless Designs Of Abbi, Ilana, Trey And Many Other Character Of The Sitcom Series Broad City To Relax And Having Fun
It was a show that one of the guests was in, and they discussed the experience of being on a real TV set and working with Abby Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.
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You know our guest is Gemma, as Gemma, on Broad City.
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Episode: “Me Gonna Watch” (w/ D’Arcy Carden)
It was a show that one of the guests was in, and they discussed the experience of being on a real TV set and working with Abby Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.
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You know our guest is Gemma, as Gemma, on Broad City.
You know, and guys, she's going to be in a new show.
Watching, I think my first episode of Broad City, seeing, going on to this like real set of a real TV show and seeing Abby and a lot of Lucia and Paul, it was so overwhelming.
My Way of Life
It was described as a how-to guide on living, like a precursor to Goop. Cole Escola recommended searching for it on YouTube.
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On YouTube there is Joan Crawford reading her autobiography, "My Way of Life", which is sort of like a how-to guide.
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Episode: "Patti Lupone Marked It” (w/ Cole Escola)
It was described as a how-to guide on living, like a precursor to Goop. Cole Escola recommended searching for it on YouTube.
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On YouTube there is Joan Crawford reading her autobiography, "My Way of Life", which is sort of like a how-to guide.
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