This week on Every Rom Com we’re wrapping up the Gen-X Rom Com Series with what might be director Kevin Smith’s greatest film - “Chasing Amy.” Serena and Jen are joined by Ed Cunard, co-host of the must-listen karaoke podcast, The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly), who shares his knowledge of comic book culture and even breaks out into a bit of (not-poor) singing. And as usual we dive into the making of the film, discuss the cast and crew, and give our opinions on the movie’s portrayal of sexuality and relationships.
0:00-9:45 Introduction, Introducing Ed Cunard, co-host of The Greatest Song Ever Sung Poorly
Information on Guest Host, Ed Cunard:
Co-host, editor and chief researcher for the podcast "The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)," Ed Cunard comes by his catholic knowledge of all things music honestly--he's oddly two degrees of separation away from a lot of old school musicians through his grandparents. The biggest gap in his musical education is how to actually make music that doesn't sound awful. When not singing in bars, he works as Director of Operations for a sales company, which almost makes sense with all those English degrees he's still paying for. He lives in the middle of nowhere with nine cats and two dogs.
Web: https://www.sungpoorly.com
Twitter: @sungpoorly
Instagram: @sungpoorly
Facebook: The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)
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9:45-24:13 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/shannonkeating/chasing-amy-20-years-later
https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/79-the-hows-and-whys-of-chasing-amy
Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash: The Definitive Visual History, Edited by Chris Prince
24:13-39:57 Cast & Crew In-Depth
https://www.vulture.com/2014/03/applying-the-auteur-theory-to-kevin-smith.html
https://screenrant.com/every-single-kevin-smithview-askewniverse-movie-chronological-order/
https://www.indiewire.com/2022/04/kevin-smith-killroy-was-here-nft-release-1234714555/
39:57-56:21 Chasing Amy, Gen-X Films, And The Rise of Geek/Nerd Culture, Comic Book Convention Scene
Some Comic Book Conventions Recommended by Ed:
Quotes Pulled From Movie “Clerk”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBbcw7a3VqI
More Info On The Rise Of Comic-Con: https://www.cnet.com/culture/comic-con-at-50-from-hotel-basement-to-massive-cultural-blowout/#:~:text=The%20massive%20event%2C%20which%20started,%2D%2D%20celebrations%20of%20geek%20culture.
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/comic-con-san-diego-attendance/
https://www.gamesradar.com/comic-conventions/
56:21-1:20:40 Hooper X And The Minority Words Panel, Hangout At The Bar, Meow Mix Song Scene (Featuring Vocals By Ed), The “Jaws” Homage
Scene From “Jaws” Which “Clerks” Pays Homage To: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLjNzwEULG8
1:20:40-1:39:08 Holden And Alyssa Get To Know Each Other, The Montage, Banky’s Antagonism Towards Alyssa, Holden Confesses His Feelings, Holden & Alyssa Hook Up
1:39:08-1:49:45 The Morning After, Alyssa’s Friends React, Holden Asks “Why Me?”
1:49:45 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:49:45-2:17:54 Fingercuffs, Holden Confronts Alyssa, The ‘Chasing Amy’ Speech, Holden’s Bad Idea, One Year Later, Most Relatable Characters, Favorite Scenes
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