I've developed an unhealthy obsession with the Real Housewives, let's face it. But for as much vapid bickering over white wine as there is on any iteration of this show, every once in a while it gets refreshingly real. This week I'm diving into all the micro-moments of RHONY icon Bethenny Frankel's Season 11 meltdown in Miami over LuAnn's caba-razy behavior while in supposed recovery for her alcoholism. Not to be missed is Best Supporting Tinsley, sad old Barbara, the mirrored martini glass, that napkin, and the scooping of the hair. It's melodramatic, it's campy, it's dark and it's absolutely fascinating reality television.Radio Andy RHONY Live Reading: https://bit.ly/3mXJXE0Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

I've developed an unhealthy obsession with the Real Housewives, let's face it. But for as much vapid bickering over white wine as there is on any iteration of this show, every once in a while it gets refreshingly real. This week I'm diving into all the micro-moments of RHONY icon Bethenny Frankel's Season 11 meltdown in Miami over LuAnn's caba-razy behavior while in supposed recovery for her alcoholism. Not to be missed is Best Supporting Tinsley, sad old Barbara, the mirrored martini glass, that napkin, and the scooping of the hair. It's melodramatic, it's campy, it's dark and it's absolutely fascinating reality television. Radio Andy RHONY Live Reading: <a href="https://bit.ly/3mXJXE0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3mXJXE0</a> Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 66: Life is Not a Cabaret

Leanne Kubicz

In the Details is back this week/month/year to queen out on Pedro Almodovar's homage to mothers, actresses and the modern melodrama, 1999's "All About My Mother." Joining me this week is the always brilliant Leanne Kubicz to help me dive into the world of Almodovar, his themes and references and of course, his chicas, as well as his nuanced and compassionate representation of trans people and HIV/AIDS. Plus a bevy of references, from Douglas Sirk to All About Eve to some of his previous movies, as well as the most beautiful shade of red you've ever seen, Best Supporting Agrado and a wonderfully unexpected ending.Follow Leanne: @lianemarieK (Twitter)Leanne's Origami: @leannekpaper (Instagram)More of Leanne and her amazing taste in movies!:http://leannek.substack.com http://lmkfilmpicks.wordpress.comGet in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

In the Details is back this week/month/year to queen out on Pedro Almodovar's homage to mothers, actresses and the modern melodrama, 1999's "All About My Mother." Joining me this week is the always brilliant Leanne Kubicz to help me dive into the world of Almodovar, his themes and references and of course, his chicas, as well as his nuanced and compassionate representation of trans people and HIV/AIDS. Plus a bevy of references, from Douglas Sirk to All About Eve to some of his previous movies, as well as the most beautiful shade of red you've ever seen, Best Supporting Agrado and a wonderfully unexpected ending. Follow Leanne: @lianemarieK (Twitter) Leanne's Origami: @leannekpaper (Instagram) More of Leanne and her amazing taste in movies!: <a href="http://leannek.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://leannek.substack.com</a> <a href="http://lmkfilmpicks.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lmkfilmpicks.wordpress.com</a> Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 65: All About All About My Mother (w/ Leanne Kubicz!)

Just in time for Halloween, I've curated a fantasy movie marathon of some of the more questionable choices in the horror movie aisle of yesteryear's video store. These are not just bad movies (though I don't know if any of them would qualify as good), they're surreal and delirious and sometimes totally fascinating. And they're all available on Youtube! Before we get into it, I spend a few minutes hating on "Halloween KIlls." It's the worst.Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Just in time for Halloween, I've curated a fantasy movie marathon of some of the more questionable choices in the horror movie aisle of yesteryear's video store. These are not just bad movies (though I don't know if any of them would qualify as good), they're surreal and delirious and sometimes totally fascinating. And they're all available on Youtube! Before we get into it, I spend a few minutes hating on "Halloween KIlls." It's the worst. Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 64: Fever Dreams on VHS

One of the rings of hell is likely a New York City subway station in the 80's. And it probably looks like the 59th Street stop depicted in 1980's super sleazy "Maniac." I can't say I recommend the movie, but the subway scene with the nurse is a terrifying glimpse into a bygone era of the MTA. (Subway station bathrooms!) But first: I have attended "Mass" and I have a gospel to preach.Maniac scene: https://youtu.be/7I6Mf-UPYv4"Man on a Train" short movie: https://youtu.be/k0poUY6B7aMGet in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

One of the rings of hell is likely a New York City subway station in the 80's. And it probably looks like the 59th Street stop depicted in 1980's super sleazy "Maniac." I can't say I recommend the movie, but the subway scene with the nurse is a terrifying glimpse into a bygone era of the MTA. (Subway station bathrooms!) But first: I have attended "Mass" and I have a gospel to preach. Maniac scene: <a href="https://youtu.be/7I6Mf-UPYv4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/7I6Mf-UPYv4</a> "Man on a Train" short movie: <a href="https://youtu.be/k0poUY6B7aM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/k0poUY6B7aM</a> Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 63: Panic on the Platform

I’m kicking off a month of Spooky Nuances with the 1950 film noir classic “In a Lonely Place,” a tense and twisted vehicle for superstars Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame that also features a face journey by actress Jeff Donnell as the suspicious Sylvia, the amazing Hadda Brooks as a lounge singer who gets a Moment, and Martha the no nonsense masseuse. We wrap things up with an unmissable interview Donnell did with Skip E Lowe that features my new favorite Barbara. Skip E. Lowe interview: https://youtu.be/Wn8f7tVUrVQGet in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

I’m kicking off a month of Spooky Nuances with the 1950 film noir classic “In a Lonely Place,” a tense and twisted vehicle for superstars Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame that also features a face journey by actress Jeff Donnell as the suspicious Sylvia, the amazing Hadda Brooks as a lounge singer who gets a Moment, and Martha the no nonsense masseuse. We wrap things up with an unmissable interview Donnell did with Skip E Lowe that features my new favorite Barbara. Skip E. Lowe interview: <a href="https://youtu.be/Wn8f7tVUrVQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Wn8f7tVUrVQ</a> Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 62: A Spooky Masseuse and a Suspicious Spouse

After an extended spring break and summer vacation, I'm back this week with some thoughts on Malignant, Bernard Hermann's score for Sisters, the shows Work in Progress and The Other Two, and Sarah Paulson's Linda Tripp, before a necessary celebration of the best 8 and a half minutes you'll see all year, "Brenda Vaccaro is having a good time."Brenda: https://youtu.be/L-kFa74FovYGet in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

After an extended spring break and summer vacation, I'm back this week with some thoughts on Malignant, Bernard Hermann's score for Sisters, the shows Work in Progress and The Other Two, and Sarah Paulson's Linda Tripp, before a necessary celebration of the best 8 and a half minutes you'll see all year, "Brenda Vaccaro is having a good time." Brenda: <a href="https://youtu.be/L-kFa74FovY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/L-kFa74FovY</a> Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 61: Oh Mo, We Gotta Touch This

I was quick to write off both "The Undoing" and "The Flight Attendant" only months ago, but after finally bingeing both, I found reasons to appreciate both shows--specifically, some fine actressing from Nicole Kidman, Lily Rabe, Noma Dumezweni, Rosie Perez, Zosia Mamet and most of all, Kaley Cuoco. Expect plenty of spoilers of "The Undoing" and no spoilers of "The Flight Attendant" as I queen out on some prime acting choices and micromoments, before giving some long overdue love to "Enlightened," a show I deeply identify with and greatly appreciate as a sort of companion piece of "The Comeback."Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

I was quick to write off both "The Undoing" and "The Flight Attendant" only months ago, but after finally bingeing both, I found reasons to appreciate both shows--specifically, some fine actressing from Nicole Kidman, Lily Rabe, Noma Dumezweni, Rosie Perez, Zosia Mamet and most of all, Kaley Cuoco. Expect plenty of spoilers of "The Undoing" and no spoilers of "The Flight Attendant" as I queen out on some prime acting choices and micromoments, before giving some long overdue love to "Enlightened," a show I deeply identify with and greatly appreciate as a sort of companion piece of "The Comeback." Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 60: The Undoing of the Enlightened Flight Attendant

The much anticipated next chapter of "Cherishing Valerie" is here! This week we're breaking down Val's biggest meltdown, the Season 2 desert monologue. And perhaps it's perfect timing--never more have I identified with a woman in a track suit making beef rollatini and completely losing her shit.Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

The much anticipated next chapter of "Cherishing Valerie" is here! This week we're breaking down Val's biggest meltdown, the Season 2 desert monologue. And perhaps it's perfect timing--never more have I identified with a woman in a track suit making beef rollatini and completely losing her shit. Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 59: Cherishing Valerie - Part 7: Valerie Loses It

Awards season has officially begun this year! My fake award show looking back at a years' worth of episodes, plucking out the highlights, then ranking them on a purely emotional basis is back for a third year. The Nuancies are bigger than ever, even if my episode output in 2020 was smaller than ever. We're not just counting down the top five acting choices and micro-moments, but celebrating some hall of fame favorites from years past and honorable mentions that didn't make the list. Plus: musical breaks that can't get their shit together, a melodramatic guest montage, a decidedly strange memorial and the third recipient of the Beatrice Straight Award for Excellence in Nuance is announced! Brace yourselves.Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Awards season has officially begun this year! My fake award show looking back at a years' worth of episodes, plucking out the highlights, then ranking them on a purely emotional basis is back for a third year. The Nuancies are bigger than ever, even if my episode output in 2020 was smaller than ever. We're not just counting down the top five acting choices and micro-moments, but celebrating some hall of fame favorites from years past and honorable mentions that didn't make the list. Plus: musical breaks that can't get their shit together, a melodramatic guest montage, a decidedly strange memorial and the third recipient of the Beatrice Straight Award for Excellence in Nuance is announced! Brace yourselves. Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 58: The 3rd Annual Nuancies

Few actors can play drunk as convincingly as Eileen Heckart does in 1956's "The Bad Seed." Heckart won the Golden Globe and was nominated for both the Oscar and a Tony in the Broadway production a couple years earlier for her heartbreaking portrayal of Mrs. Daigle, grieving the death of her son and in desperate need to find out what happened to that penmanship medal. This week I'm going practically beat by beat through her two scenes to break down why this is such a pitch perfect performance.  Plus we get a little more of the marvelous Nancy Kelly as the profoundly overwhelmed Christine Penmark!Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Few actors can play drunk as convincingly as Eileen Heckart does in 1956's "The Bad Seed." Heckart won the Golden Globe and was nominated for both the Oscar and a Tony in the Broadway production a couple years earlier for her heartbreaking portrayal of Mrs. Daigle, grieving the death of her son and in desperate need to find out what happened to that penmanship medal. This week I'm going practically beat by beat through her two scenes to break down why this is such a pitch perfect performance. Plus we get a little more of the marvelous Nancy Kelly as the profoundly overwhelmed Christine Penmark! Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 57: A Visit From Mrs. Daigle

Each week, I explore micro-moments, acting choices and all of the magic in the minutiae--the nuances, if you will--that make a scene great. Take a drink every time I talk about a Best Supporting Actress nominee.

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In the Details: a Celebration of Nuance

Jonathan Minton

Meryl Streep’s Oscar-nominated turn as ice queen Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada” may belong in a better movie--or this might be the perfect vehicle to let Streep shine, with pitch-perfect support from Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, and even Anne Hathaway. This week, I’m joined by writer/director Jonathan Minton (“Everyone Else Has”) to queen out not only on Meryl, but Olivia Colman, Tilda Swinton, Mamie Gummer, actress-specific podcasts, mid-90’s white lady music that would make a great lip sync, Julianne Moore’s meltdown in Magnolia, and what it was like to be young in New York. Plus: alternate casting choices for Miranda and whether this movie could be made today.Support “Everyone Else Has”: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/everyone-else-has-take-2Instagram: @everyone_else_hasFacebook: facebook.com/everyoneelsehasGet in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerYouTube: www.youtube.com/colindrucker

Meryl Streep’s Oscar-nominated turn as ice queen Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada” may belong in a better movie--or this might be the perfect vehicle to let Streep shine, with pitch-perfect support from Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, and even Anne Hathaway. This week, I’m joined by writer/director Jonathan Minton (“Everyone Else Has”) to queen out not only on Meryl, but Olivia Colman, Tilda Swinton, Mamie Gummer, actress-specific podcasts, mid-90’s white lady music that would make a great lip sync, Julianne Moore’s meltdown in Magnolia, and what it was like to be young in New York. Plus: alternate casting choices for Miranda and whether this movie could be made today. Support “Everyone Else Has”: <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/everyone-else-has-take-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/everyone-else-has-take-2</a> Instagram: @everyone_else_has Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/everyoneelsehas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/everyoneelsehas</a> Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/colindrucker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/colindrucker</a>

Episode 19: Dissecting The Devil Wears Prada w/ Jonathan Minton

Awards season wouldn't be complete without the Nuancies! Once again we'll be looking back at the past year of In the Details and celebrating some of my favorite nuances, with five nominees but an embarrassment of winners. Plus, the second winner of the Beatrice Straight Award for Excellence in Nuance is named in a moving closing ceremony. Enjoy and thank you for indulging me, the Oscars are just such a snooze this year.Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Awards season wouldn't be complete without the Nuancies! Once again we'll be looking back at the past year of In the Details and celebrating some of my favorite nuances, with five nominees but an embarrassment of winners. Plus, the second winner of the Beatrice Straight Award for Excellence in Nuance is named in a moving closing ceremony. Enjoy and thank you for indulging me, the Oscars are just such a snooze this year. Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 41: The 2nd Annual Nuancies

In many ways, "The Comeback" feels like a documentary about fame, how addictive it is, and the lengths fading sitcom actress Valerie Cherish will go to get it back--to be relevant again. To be heard.In Part One of a 3-part series, I explore the world of television Valerie came from, including some kooky parallels with another canceled workplace comedy of the early 90's, what might have happened after "I'm It" went off the air, and the addictive reward system built into reality television and reflected in the first episode of "The Comeback."  Music:"Valerie"Original songs and covers by:Steve WinwoodAthol McGregorRaRa RiotThe Brothers ComatoseJerry Garcia &amp;Amy WinehouseGet in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindrucker

In many ways, "The Comeback" feels like a documentary about fame, how addictive it is, and the lengths fading sitcom actress Valerie Cherish will go to get it back--to be relevant again. To be heard. In Part One of a 3-part series, I explore the world of television Valerie came from, including some kooky parallels with another canceled workplace comedy of the early 90's, what might have happened after "I'm It" went off the air, and the addictive reward system built into reality television and reflected in the first episode of "The Comeback." Music: "Valerie" Original songs and covers by: Steve Winwood Athol McGregor RaRa Riot The Brothers Comatose Jerry Garcia &amp; Amy Winehouse Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker

Episode 7: Cherishing Valerie - Part One: TV's It Girl

Let's just say--I didn't LOVE Call Me By Your Name. But I think it's a phenomenally well-made movie, and among other things, features a very emotionally intelligent performance by Michael Stuhlbarg. But I more than take issue with the Elio/Oliver love story before shifting the focus back to Stuhlbarg's heartfelt monologue towards the end of the film. Films discussed:Call Me By Your Name (2017)Edge of Seventeen (1998)Want to get in touch?Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindrucker

Let's just say--I didn't LOVE Call Me By Your Name. But I think it's a phenomenally well-made movie, and among other things, features a very emotionally intelligent performance by Michael Stuhlbarg. But I more than take issue with the Elio/Oliver love story before shifting the focus back to Stuhlbarg's heartfelt monologue towards the end of the film. Films discussed: Call Me By Your Name (2017) Edge of Seventeen (1998) Want to get in touch? Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker

Episode 3: Call Me By Your Dad's Name

We've explored many ways to answer the question, "Who is Valerie Cherish?" and this week, in the Part 3 of Cherishing Valerie, we're talking about the side of Valerie that comes out under pressure, who she is at home with Mark, Paulie G's effect on her, when we see her inner child emerge, and finally, why so many people love Valerie--especially gay men.Music:"Valerie"bySteve WinwoodAmy WinehouseThe WeekndJoyGet in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindrucker

We've explored many ways to answer the question, "Who is Valerie Cherish?" and this week, in the Part 3 of Cherishing Valerie, we're talking about the side of Valerie that comes out under pressure, who she is at home with Mark, Paulie G's effect on her, when we see her inner child emerge, and finally, why so many people love Valerie--especially gay men. Music: "Valerie" by Steve Winwood Amy Winehouse The Weeknd Joy Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker

Episode 9: Cherishing Valerie - Part 3: Val

The only way to really get to know Valerie Cherish is through the people in her life--who she is with them and who they let her be. In Part 2 of "Cherishing Valerie," we're going to meet three key co-stars of her comeback: Juna, Mickey and Jane. They each bring out a different side of Valerie and each give her something important. Music this week:"Valerie"bySteve WinwoodAthol McGregor(Plus some royalty-free mood music cause I think I'm breaking all kinds of copyright laws with this podcast.)Get in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindrucker

The only way to really get to know Valerie Cherish is through the people in her life--who she is with them and who they let her be. In Part 2 of "Cherishing Valerie," we're going to meet three key co-stars of her comeback: Juna, Mickey and Jane. They each bring out a different side of Valerie and each give her something important. Music this week: "Valerie" by Steve Winwood Athol McGregor (Plus some royalty-free mood music cause I think I'm breaking all kinds of copyright laws with this podcast.) Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker

Episode 8: Cherishing Valerie - Part 2: The Comeback Queen

Technically, this episode should be full of spoilers, but they're mostly for movies you'll likely never see anyway. This week, I'm diving into some of my favorite horror movie endings--but not for their cinematic brilliance. There is something wackadoo about these endings--they're over the top, chaotic, full of screaming and sweeping Pino Donaggio melodies, and they leave things on an unpredictable note that is both unresolved and completely satisfying.To see them for yourself, check out the links below!Eaten Alive: https://bit.ly/39QPxQDTenebrae: https://bit.ly/2NaptX3Tourist Trap: https://bit.ly/2QXlMF3Carrie: https://bit.ly/2QBckIzHorror House on Highway Five: https://bit.ly/300R9mrGet in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Technically, this episode should be full of spoilers, but they're mostly for movies you'll likely never see anyway. This week, I'm diving into some of my favorite horror movie endings--but not for their cinematic brilliance. There is something wackadoo about these endings--they're over the top, chaotic, full of screaming and sweeping Pino Donaggio melodies, and they leave things on an unpredictable note that is both unresolved and completely satisfying. To see them for yourself, check out the links below! Eaten Alive: <a href="https://bit.ly/39QPxQD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/39QPxQD</a> Tenebrae: <a href="https://bit.ly/2NaptX3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2NaptX3</a> Tourist Trap: <a href="https://bit.ly/2QXlMF3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2QXlMF3</a> Carrie: <a href="https://bit.ly/2QBckIz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2QBckIz</a> Horror House on Highway Five: <a href="https://bit.ly/300R9mr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/300R9mr</a> Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 40: Five Bonkers Movie Endings

One's a boozy girls trip gone wrong, the other's a trippy backpacking excursion gone wrong, but otherwise, Midsommar and Wine Country really have nothing in common, except for some really effective emoting from Florence Pugh and Amy Poehler. This week, my initial thoughts on Ari Aster's pagan fever dream and the uneven Netflix original full of SNL alums and one whiz-bang of a face journey. Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

One's a boozy girls trip gone wrong, the other's a trippy backpacking excursion gone wrong, but otherwise, Midsommar and Wine Country really have nothing in common, except for some really effective emoting from Florence Pugh and Amy Poehler. This week, my initial thoughts on Ari Aster's pagan fever dream and the uneven Netflix original full of SNL alums and one whiz-bang of a face journey. Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 30: Midsommar in Wine Country

It's weird to think of a movie called The Texas Chainsaw Massacre being considered a classic piece of American cinema. The title prepares you for a sleazy bloodbath, but what it delivers is stunning cinematography, a nauseatingly effective score, nuanced relationships and character traits (I sort of love Franklin...), an emotionally complex villain and some very dark commentary on consumerism in America. Most importantly of all, it features an incredibly powerful performance by Marilyn Burns as my absolute favorite final girl, Sally.  Get in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerYouTube: www.youtube.com/colindrucker

It's weird to think of a movie called The Texas Chainsaw Massacre being considered a classic piece of American cinema. The title prepares you for a sleazy bloodbath, but what it delivers is stunning cinematography, a nauseatingly effective score, nuanced relationships and character traits (I sort of love Franklin...), an emotionally complex villain and some very dark commentary on consumerism in America. Most importantly of all, it features an incredibly powerful performance by Marilyn Burns as my absolute favorite final girl, Sally. Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/colindrucker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/colindrucker</a>

Episode 15: 10 Things I Love About The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Valerie Cherish

"Jane? Jane? Sound familiar?"Jane Benson returns to Valerie Cherish's life because she needs to. She needs the money, first of all, but she also needs an opportunity to tell the truth about Valerie. The truth, however, is something Valerie does not always need to see,  especially if it makes her look ugly or old. But what if it's seen as brave?Also: my thoughts on Glenn Close in "The Wife" and Alyssa Bresnahan as Louise in the Ivo von Hove production of "Network" on Broadway.Get in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerYouTube: www.youtube.com/colindrucker

"Jane? Jane? Sound familiar?" Jane Benson returns to Valerie Cherish's life because she needs to. She needs the money, first of all, but she also needs an opportunity to tell the truth about Valerie. The truth, however, is something Valerie does not always need to see, especially if it makes her look ugly or old. But what if it's seen as brave? Also: my thoughts on Glenn Close in "The Wife" and Alyssa Bresnahan as Louise in the Ivo von Hove production of "Network" on Broadway. Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/colindrucker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/colindrucker</a>

Episode 24: Cherishing Valerie - Part 6: The Assassination of Valerie Cherish

Hereditary could have just been the story of a family navigating unimaginable grief, and that would have been enough. But that merely lays the foundation for what's to come in what many are considering an instant horror classic generating, most importantly, precious Oscar buzz around Toni Collette's gut-wrenching performance. This week, I dive into some of Collette's best moments, a couple movie nuances Hereditary recalls for me, and the Ann Dowd moment we're all currently having. Movies discussed:Hereditary (2018)The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)The Stepford Wives (1975)Rosemary's Baby (1968)Rachel Getting Married (2008)Get in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindrucker

Hereditary could have just been the story of a family navigating unimaginable grief, and that would have been enough. But that merely lays the foundation for what's to come in what many are considering an instant horror classic generating, most importantly, precious Oscar buzz around Toni Collette's gut-wrenching performance. This week, I dive into some of Collette's best moments, a couple movie nuances Hereditary recalls for me, and the Ann Dowd moment we're all currently having. Movies discussed: Hereditary (2018) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) The Stepford Wives (1975) Rosemary's Baby (1968) Rachel Getting Married (2008) Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker

Episode 4: Her Hereditary Terror

Laurie Strode

First things first: spoilers everywhere! I expected to love the new "Halloween," but I think I loved my idea of what it should be. This week, I'm not quite queening out so much as royally reading the new official sequel to the 1978 classic, and exploring the concept of the Final Woman, which I saw much more of in 1998's "Halloween: H20." I also fangirl out on my new favorite podcast, Gaylords of Darkness. Their Halloween recap (Episode 6 -  Two Crabs in the Mud) is SO much truth, and also so much fun.Get in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerYouTube: www.youtube.com/colindrucker

First things first: spoilers everywhere! I expected to love the new "Halloween," but I think I loved my idea of what it should be. This week, I'm not quite queening out so much as royally reading the new official sequel to the 1978 classic, and exploring the concept of the Final Woman, which I saw much more of in 1998's "Halloween: H20." I also fangirl out on my new favorite podcast, Gaylords of Darkness. Their Halloween recap (Episode 6 - Two Crabs in the Mud) is SO much truth, and also so much fun. Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/colindrucker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/colindrucker</a>

Episode 16: Laurie Strode & the Final Woman

Nick Kochanov

Squirrel Friend of the podcast Nick Kochanov (Very Bad Gay Podcast, Squirrel Friends Cocktail Hour) joins me this week to celebrate this generation's quintessential Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams!And specifically, in what we both agree is her best performance (and her first nomination!), 2005's Junebug. We queen out on co-star Celia Weston, break down the hospital room breakdown, check the receipts on the Oscar nominations that year, and give a moment of appreciation for each of Amy Adams' other Oscar nominations. (On a vaguely related note: Ellen Burstyn was robbed for "Requiem for a Dream." Oh, and there are lots of Junebug spoilers in this episode.) Follow Nick on Twitter/Instagram: Nick: @NickKochanovThe No Good Very Bad Gay Podcast: @badgaypod Squirrel Friends Cocktail Hour: @SFCHpodcastGet in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Squirrel Friend of the podcast Nick Kochanov (Very Bad Gay Podcast, Squirrel Friends Cocktail Hour) joins me this week to celebrate this generation's quintessential Best Supporting Actress: Amy Adams! And specifically, in what we both agree is her best performance (and her first nomination!), 2005's Junebug. We queen out on co-star Celia Weston, break down the hospital room breakdown, check the receipts on the Oscar nominations that year, and give a moment of appreciation for each of Amy Adams' other Oscar nominations. (On a vaguely related note: Ellen Burstyn was robbed for "Requiem for a Dream." Oh, and there are lots of Junebug spoilers in this episode.) Follow Nick on Twitter/Instagram: Nick: @NickKochanov The No Good Very Bad Gay Podcast: @badgaypod Squirrel Friends Cocktail Hour: @SFCHpodcast Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 27: Best Supporting Amy (with Nick Kochanov!)

Watching a mother and her son try to wait out a rabid dog from the relative safety of a broken down Pinto in "Cujo" wouldn't be so compelling if not for Dee Wallace's intensely emotional performance as Donna. This week, I queen out on some of her most powerful nuances and how she exemplifies the Final Mom archetype. I also highlight a similar showdown in 2018's "He's Out There," with Handmaids Tale BSA Yvonne Strahovski.Speaking of BSA's, the Best Supporting Podcast, with co-host Nick Kochanov, premieres October 9th!Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Watching a mother and her son try to wait out a rabid dog from the relative safety of a broken down Pinto in "Cujo" wouldn't be so compelling if not for Dee Wallace's intensely emotional performance as Donna. This week, I queen out on some of her most powerful nuances and how she exemplifies the Final Mom archetype. I also highlight a similar showdown in 2018's "He's Out There," with Handmaids Tale BSA Yvonne Strahovski. Speaking of BSA's, the Best Supporting Podcast, with co-host Nick Kochanov, premieres October 9th! Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 34: Cujo and the Final Mom

Jonathan Foster

Fun Mom Dinner and Broadchurch--just a couple of modern meditations on grief, denial and facing the looming inevitabilities of one's fate. Well, okay, not really--Fun Mom Dinner is actually a meditation on mediocrity, but just as compelling as Olivia Colman trying to solve a seaside murder. Joining me this week is Jonathan Foster, the artistic director of Thicket &amp; Thistle (among other things!). We talk about his upcoming horror comedy musical "Death Cruise," before diving into the horrors of Fun Mom Dinner--spare the welcomed comedy of Paul Rudd--and Olivia Colman's Sad Mom Interrogation in the final episode of Season 1 of Broadchurch. (SPOILERS AHEAD!)Death Cruise TICKETS: bit.ly/deathcruisetickets(Promo Code: 666)Follow Thicket &amp; Thistle:Instagram, Twitter: @thicketnthistlewww.thicketandthistle.orgGet in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Fun Mom Dinner and Broadchurch--just a couple of modern meditations on grief, denial and facing the looming inevitabilities of one's fate. Well, okay, not really--Fun Mom Dinner is actually a meditation on mediocrity, but just as compelling as Olivia Colman trying to solve a seaside murder. Joining me this week is Jonathan Foster, the artistic director of Thicket &amp; Thistle (among other things!). We talk about his upcoming horror comedy musical "Death Cruise," before diving into the horrors of Fun Mom Dinner--spare the welcomed comedy of Paul Rudd--and Olivia Colman's Sad Mom Interrogation in the final episode of Season 1 of Broadchurch. (SPOILERS AHEAD!) Death Cruise TICKETS: <a href="http://bit.ly/deathcruisetickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/deathcruisetickets</a> (Promo Code: 666) Follow Thicket &amp; Thistle: Instagram, Twitter: @thicketnthistle <a href="http://www.thicketandthistle.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thicketandthistle.org</a> Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 31: Fun Mom Broadchurch (w/ Jonathan Foster)

The 1987 slasher "Blood Rage" had no idea how perfectly wackadoo it was, and in large part due to Louise Lasser's committed performance (and the film's award-winning theme song!). This week, I queen out on Lasser's epic aria of a phone call with a seemingly bemused operator, the surprisingly charming final girl Karen and some real humanity (and tragedy) underneath all the shlock.  Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

The 1987 slasher "Blood Rage" had no idea how perfectly wackadoo it was, and in large part due to Louise Lasser's committed performance (and the film's award-winning theme song!). This week, I queen out on Lasser's epic aria of a phone call with a seemingly bemused operator, the surprisingly charming final girl Karen and some real humanity (and tragedy) underneath all the shlock. Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 35: This is a Real, Real Emergency!

This week, I'm joined by Leanne Kubicz to queen out on 1994's Muriel's Wedding! We share our love for Toni Collette and ABBA, our appreciation for Rachel Griffiths' presence in this movie, and of course, we celebrate the deeply nuanced performance of Muriel's mother Betty by Jeannie Dryden. We go deep on Muriel's journey from lonely pathological liar to grown woman, talk about the tragic circumstances of her iconic sister Joanie and both have so much to say about Rhonda's mom at the end of this movie. Follow Leanne at @lianemarieK!Get in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

This week, I'm joined by Leanne Kubicz to queen out on 1994's Muriel's Wedding! We share our love for Toni Collette and ABBA, our appreciation for Rachel Griffiths' presence in this movie, and of course, we celebrate the deeply nuanced performance of Muriel's mother Betty by Jeannie Dryden. We go deep on Muriel's journey from lonely pathological liar to grown woman, talk about the tragic circumstances of her iconic sister Joanie and both have so much to say about Rhonda's mom at the end of this movie. Follow Leanne at @lianemarieK! Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 29: Attending Muriel's Wedding (with Leanne Kubicz)

Barbara Harris

You may not know the name Barbara Harris, but you probably should. She is not only a founding member of the Second City and a Tony Award winning stage actress, but she's also given some of the most nuanced performances in 20th century American cinema--and especially in her Oscar-nominated role (for Best Supporting Actress!) in the relatively obscure 1971 experimental flop "Who is Harry Kellerman and Why is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?"This week we're doing a deep dive into her tour de force performance (in about 12 minutes of screen time) to celebrate every little nuance, and also spend some time sorting through some thoughts and feelings on the Best Actress upset/delight at this year's Oscars...Link to movie: (Go to an hour and 12 minutes in to get to BH's scenes): https://youtu.be/coCS3f1adwUGet in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerYouTube: www.youtube.com/colindrucker

You may not know the name Barbara Harris, but you probably should. She is not only a founding member of the Second City and a Tony Award winning stage actress, but she's also given some of the most nuanced performances in 20th century American cinema--and especially in her Oscar-nominated role (for Best Supporting Actress!) in the relatively obscure 1971 experimental flop "Who is Harry Kellerman and Why is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?" This week we're doing a deep dive into her tour de force performance (in about 12 minutes of screen time) to celebrate every little nuance, and also spend some time sorting through some thoughts and feelings on the Best Actress upset/delight at this year's Oscars... Link to movie: (Go to an hour and 12 minutes in to get to BH's scenes): <a href="https://youtu.be/coCS3f1adwU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/coCS3f1adwU</a> Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/colindrucker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/colindrucker</a>

Episode 25: Who is Barbara Harris and Why Is She Saying Those Nuanced Things About Me?

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson takes a 3 minute cameo in an episode of "Broad City" and turns it into a masterclass in how to play genuine pathos and genuine bananas all at once. This week, I'm breaking down her monstrous mother-son showdown beat by beat, nuance by nuance. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/uNHoQ4Nii4wGet in touch with me!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_

Patricia Clarkson takes a 3 minute cameo in an episode of "Broad City" and turns it into a masterclass in how to play genuine pathos and genuine bananas all at once. This week, I'm breaking down her monstrous mother-son showdown beat by beat, nuance by nuance. Watch it here: <a href="https://youtu.be/uNHoQ4Nii4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/uNHoQ4Nii4w</a> Get in touch with me! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_

Episode 38: Patricia Clarkson Sits on the Stairs

Toni Collette

I didn't really expect Toni Collette to get recognized by the Academy for "Hereditary," but a girl can dream. This week, my thoughts on the five performances that were nominated for Best Actress instead, as well as--OF COURSE--the 2019 nominees for Best Supporting Actress. (Also, the first 15 minutes of this episode are just me talking about things like whether I should buy an apartment in Fort Lauderdale and what I thought about people who attended the Fyre Festival despite very little evidence of what they were paying for....)Get in touch!Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.comTwitter: @colindruckerYouTube: www.youtube.com/colindrucker

I didn't really expect Toni Collette to get recognized by the Academy for "Hereditary," but a girl can dream. This week, my thoughts on the five performances that were nominated for Best Actress instead, as well as--OF COURSE--the 2019 nominees for Best Supporting Actress. (Also, the first 15 minutes of this episode are just me talking about things like whether I should buy an apartment in Fort Lauderdale and what I thought about people who attended the Fyre Festival despite very little evidence of what they were paying for....) Get in touch! Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/colindrucker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/colindrucker</a>

Episode 23: And the Nominees Are...(missing Toni Collette)

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