Pet Cinematary

In this episode, Bill Scurry (American Caesar Enterprises) joins me to discuss the first two films in the Aliens franchise, Alien and Aliens. Listen to us talk about scifi's most beloved cat, Jones.

Discussed links in podcast:

Cats on Film

Anne Billson's My Day by Jones Kitty Kind - cat adoption group Days End Farm Horse Rescue

In this episode, director Caroline Golum and Alamo Drafthouse creative manager Cristina Cacioppo join me to discuss the 1986 film, Max Mon Amour, Nagisa Oshima's tale of a woman who takes a chimp named Max to be her lover.

Discussed links in podcast:

PAWS NY

Alisa Berk - The woman who played Max

In this episode, Amber Dextrous joins me to discuss the 2003 version of Willard. A simple story about a boy and his rats. We also discuss the original Willard, and the book they are both based on, The Ratman's Notebook. Links discussed in this episode: Kent Animal Shelter Ben music video (Crispin Glover)

In this episode, Mariela Azcuy (Univision) and producer Autumn Tarleton join me to discuss 2010's Beginners. Written and directed by Mike Mills, Beginners tells the story of Oliver (Ewan McGregor), a man dealing with loss and loneliness. The story jumps around in time to include Oliver's childhood, his father's coming out as gay and dying of cancer, and a new romance in his life. Most importantly, the film features an adorable scamp of a dog, Arthur.

BONUS: This episode also features an interview with my mother.

Links discuss in this episode:

Sea Bird Sanctuary

North Shore Animal League

In this episode, my friend Jessica Hamilton joins me to discuss The Lobster. A film about a dystopian society, where single people must find a mate within 45 days or be transformed into an animal of their choice.

*WARNING* This episode contains spoilers!

Links discussed in this episode:

Austin Pets Alive!