Best Supporting Podcast: Recent Episodes
Colin Drucker & Nick Kochanov
Each week, we dive deep into our favorite awards show category--the Best Supporting Actress--and discuss the winners, nominees, and all of the acting choices and moments worthy of recognition, even if it's just our own.
It is alas our last supporting episode! After almost six years, we are looking back on our Top 10 favorite episodes, performances, quotes and new obsessions born out of hopping on microphones every week to talk about women (and sometimes men!) in supporting roles that we love. As a wise woman once said, it was never a burden, it was an honor. But as another wise woman once said while accepting an award for best supporting actress, I gotta go, bye!All episodes of the Best Supporting Aftershow on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s the end of the world, or at least the end of the world as Hannah, Prior, Louis, Harper and Joe know it. Roy is left with nothing but the haunting of Ethel Rosenberg in the end, who herself finds peace through tradition (and believe it or not, Louis). While Joe’s fairy tale comes crashing around him, Prior chooses life, Harper chooses San Francisco, Belize chooses forgiveness, and Hannah chooses to stay in New York with her gays. Great Work, indeed. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
The Angel, some ghosts and Mother Pitt descend upon New York. Harper vanishes to Antarctica by way of Prospect Park, Prior turns prophet, Hannah ends up in the Bronx, and Joe and Louis kick off a situationship straight out of East Hell. Speaking of which, Roy Cohn has become the demon of St Vincent’s, but Ethel Rosenberg has arrived to keep him company. Nevertheless, Belize persists.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We are taking on the heaven-sent HBO television event of 2003, “Angels in America” and specifically the first two episodes this week. Not only is it a Big Important Gay Story, it’s directed by Mike Nichols and stars Meryl Streep, Mary Louise Parker, Emma Thompson and a series of straight men playing impeccably gay, especially Jeffrey Wright. And then there’s Al Pacino as Roy Cohn, in one of the biggest performances we’ve ever gotten to queen out on. Plus Thomas Newman’s score, the scope of Tony Kushner’s storytelling, that prosthetic work on Meryl as the rabbi and a lightning fast pace for a six hour miniseries.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Edie, get some ice cream! We’re celebrating 2009’s “Grey Gardens” with that fine HBO polish, impeccable prosthetics, a sweeping score, the wild range of Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore working harder than anyone to bring Little Edie Beale to life in all her glory, misery and resilience. Jeanne Tripplehorn’s Jackie O, Malcolm Gets’s Gould and Ken Howard’s Phelan Beale, to say nothing of those Maysles and that Baldwin, buoy the Beales through a thoroughly quotable, heartbreaking and hilarious rise to cult stardom.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
How wonderful for us, to spend another 8 weeks in a season of “The White Lotus”, a show made up of essentially all supporting characters. We’re counting down our favorite guests, staff and scene-stealing accomplices as we pack our bags and head off towards whatever becomes the next pop culture moment to feed the meme machine and produce endless TikTok theories.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
The 2018 Mary Kay Place vehicle “Diane” may be a bit of a gloomy drive around a weathered stretch of the Northeast, but luckily it includes a bevy of character actresses and Broadway legends in the passenger seat. Estelle Parsons, Andrea Martin, Joyce Van Patten, LaChanze, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Phyllis Sommerville, Dierdre O’Connell and Glynis O’Connor bring life to a movie essentially about the inevitability of death and what it takes to make peace with yourself before it’s your turn.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Pull up a park bench at a bus stop cause we’re talking about a true 20th century American classic, “Forrest Gump”! Despite its comedic quotability and punchline of a lead character, it taught millennials with cable in the 90s so much about Vietnam, drugs, dad rock, and just about every way you can have shrimp. Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan is everything you want from a Best Supporting Actor, Jenny’s journey is a whole other movie, and Mrs. Gump sure does care about her son’s education. Also Tom Hanks completely earned that second Oscar as Forrest, and that’s all we have to say about that.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re heading all the way down to that mansion in Mill Basin for 2024’s Best Picture, “Anora”! Mikey Madison is the lucky lady having a wild two weeks on the arm of Ivan the Terrible, before Best Supporting Toros comes knocking. Yuriy Borisov gives a Sister Agnes style BSA nominated performance as Igor, Diamond shines, Lulu helps, Garnik barfs and that ending hits. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s gonna take more than a bus full of nuns, a few cans of smoke and a good copier to elect a new pope in 2024’s “Conclave”. Isabella Rossellini makes a meal out of what is essentially an extended cameo as Sister Agnes, quietly instrumental in helping to bring down potential papal candidates and making way for a somewhat hopeful twist ending. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Pam Anderson’s performance of Shelly in “The Last Showgirl” gets better the longer it marinates in your mind, but Jamie Lee Curtis as the cocktail slinging ashtray Annette is an instant high camp icon, and it’s clear that Jamie Lee is having the time of her life as the down but never out best friend of a Las Vegas showgirl in her final days on stage. Is this movie just Hysterical Blindness on the Strip? Is Billie Lourd actually 47? Who was in the audience for that last performance? Nothing really gets answered but for about 81 minutes, it’s a fascinating kick line of questions. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re finally talking about this year’s perplexing Oscars frontrunner Emilia Pérez! Is it absolutely El Mal? Well, Zoe Saldaña certainly deserves the BSAs this awards season, Édgar Ramirez is a total babe and Adriana Paz is a welcomed addition as Best Supporting Epiphania. But the more you know about this movie, the more you realize it’s giving Tommy Wiseau energy with a French twist and will more likely end up a pop culture punchline than best picture of the year.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re tearing it apart, Lisa! Our second Birthday Girl’s choice is the 21st century’s answer to Citizen Kane, “The Room”! Tommy Wiseau’s Johnny may be a beloved local figure and frequent favorite customer who is also up for a promotion at the bank, but his fiancé Lisa finds him boring and prefers his bearded best friend Mark. She’s also not concerned at all about her mother Claudette’s breast cancer diagnosis, and is totally fine with Mike and Michelle using their apartment to hookup. Denny might even stop by to borrow the ingredients for a small pound cake, when he’s not dealing drugs for Best Supporting Chris-R. Sometimes all you can do is put on a tux and toss a football around in an alleyway. Don’t worry about it. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s Birthday Girl’s Choice this week, and in the words of Veronica Randall, some people want everything! We are diving into the 1983 camp classic “The Lonely Lady,” starring the Frances McDormand of the Razzies, Pia Zadora as the tragically determined Jerilee Randall on her sleazy quest for Hollywood fame. She has a mercurial mother, a husband three times her age, a loyal gay friend, a cocaine fueled affair with the owner of Kick’s, more than one predatory lesbian experience and one of the greatest nervous breakdowns in movie history. You’ll never look at a garden hose the same way again. Watch "The Lonely Lady" here: https://shorturl.at/30sGZJoin us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re sing singing the praises of 2024’s feel good tearjerker about a prison theater program, “Sing Sing”! Colman Domingo should be a Best Actor Oscar frontrunner this year, with Clarence Maclin and Sean San Jose in the Best Supporting Actor category (to say nothing of Dino and Charlie stealing the show and our hearts). This may be the least actressy movie we’ve ever discussed but easily one of the most emotional.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We love a Best Supporting Mom, a Best Supporting Sister and 11th hour monologues, and Didi has all of that and more. This 2024 coming of age story is familiar territory for PEN15 fans but full of small surprises, some standout ensemble performances and a surprisingly emotional use of 2008 era technology. Joan Chen may not be on the Oscars shortlist where she belongs this year (and she’s also not in The Joy Luck Club), but she is a must-see BSA of 2024.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re kicking off the year by looking back! This week we’re counting down our Best Supporting movies, foods, music, reality TV, experiences and even furniture from the last year. We also briefly navigate a vacuum debacle and can’t stop thinking about a certain VHS-shaped cake. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
The most important, and certainly the most supportive awards show of the year is here, the Fourth Annual Westons! In this timeslot-busting episode, we’re celebrating the best supporting sisters, saints, moms and friends, the scene stealing featured ensemble members, moments that went to a 27, and even the men who shined in movies we discussed over the past year.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
The golden girls of the West End, British cinema and occasionally even modern classics like Dennis the Menace sit down for a talk and a chat about whatever they want really. "Tea With the Dames” may not be high in caffeine, but is instead a warm mug of chamomile on a rainy afternoon with a champagne chaser.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Whether it’s because of the holiday season, a redemption for Will Ferrell or our blossoming love of Mary Steenburgen, we’re talking about “Elf” this week!Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Brovember concludes with some mid-30s male ennui in the mid-90s, “Beautiful Girls”. Despite the stacked ensemble cast of Oscar winners and nominees, only Rosie O’Donnell gets to steal the show for a couple minutes while Uma Thurman, Mira Sorvino, Annabeth Gish, Lauren Holly and Martha Plimpton get to play girlfriends and love interests and Natalie Portman is the literal girl next door in a very uncomfortable subplot that truly signals our retreat from bro movies next month.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Brovember is taking a big step into the early 2000s for, believe it or not, “Step Brothers”! We have more to say around bro humor than we do about the movie itself, though Mary Steenburgen is peak Mary Steenburgen here and Kathryn Hahn is really paying her dues. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Holy schnikes, it’s Brovember! We’re going back to a simpler time and happier place this week, the mid-90s buddy road movie with a heart of gold, “Tommy Boy”! This is Chris Farley’s movie, but he’s surrounded by Queen Brian Dennehy, Julie Warner as Best Supporting Michelle, Razzie nominee Bo Derek, an uncredited Rob Lowe getting his shirt sucked off by a pneumatic tube, and of course David Spade as the could have been gay Richard. Don’t worry, we also talk about jelly donuts, mushrooms and peeing on the side of the road.
A movie about preemptive grief is somehow exactly what we needed this week. “His Three Daughters” features Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne sistering out in a Lower East Side apartment while their father lingers through his final days in the other room. What could be better? Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re gonna need an extra dozen glazed and a whole bunch of family therapy to get through—or even to!—Thanksgiving at April’s on the Lower East Side this year. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Things are getting spooky on the Upper East Side this week as we revisit our favorite Best Supporting Housewives of New York for a disastrous Season 12 Halloween party. Helping us tackle this seafood tower of terror is The Shore Store’s Justine Elizabeth!Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s the date movie of 2004, “Closer”! Not a couples counselor in sight as four broken people bump traumas and look for love in all the wrong strip clubs. Clive Owen and Natalie Portman both got best supporting Oscar nominations, but we’re equally intrigued with Julia Roberts in one of her less-discussed roles, while Jude Law is a shadow of the hunk he played in The Talented Mr. Ripley.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
The rise and fall of the one-hit Wonders is packed with chart-topping performances and is a platinum record in our books! This week we’re fangirling over 1996’s “That Thing You Do”, with Tom Hanks doing triple duty as director, writer and co-star, Steve Zahn running away with the movie, Tom Everett Scott appreciating jazz, Charlize Theron, Obba Babatunde, Rita Wilson, Alex Rocco, Chris Isaak, Kevin Pollack and even Bryan Cranston making a meal out of a cameo. At the heart of it all is Liv Tyler’s Faye, that brilliant soundtrack, and the continually missed opportunity to adapt this as a musical.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Honestly, we just felt like talking about “Unfaithful” this week! It’s got strong fall vibes, an Oscar nominated Diane Lane, Kate Burton in the Friend role, a face journey on the Metro North, wind machines at a 27, that song in the trailer and two beloved BSAs in practically nonexistent cameos. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Well leggo my eggo, Juno is preggo! While this 2007 Oscar winner was a career making moment for writer Diablo Cody and Elliott Page, it’s Jennifer Garner who runs away with this movie for us, with Allison Janney’s Bren close behind in a Previa.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
“Silver Linings Playbook” brought home Oscar gold for Jennifer Lawrence and nominations all around for 2012’s Dirty Dancing for Manic Depressives in Philly. (Or is this some strange version of Garden State?) Jacki Weaver makes crabby snacks and drives a Cadillac, John Ortiz and Chris Tucker are some best supporting friends, Bradley Cooper is a babe and we can fix him, and it turns out that Robert DeNiro is kind of a great actor. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re welcoming in the unofficial start of fall the best way we know how—talking about grief! 2010’s “Rabbit Hole” is easily one of Nicole Kidman’s best performances, and The Wiest as her mother with her own brick in her pocket almost makes us forget that Tyne Daly played that role on Broadway. Tammy Blanchard channels one of the greatest moments in this podcast’s history, Sandra Oh is a best supporting featured ensemble, and we have a lot to say about Debbie. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We wrap up Family Movie Month with what can best be described as “Carrie” for kids. (With a surprising scoop of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and an important connection to “Scream 2”!) Despite its spooky undertones (and Roald Dahl roots), “Matilda” is also an enthralling coming of age story featuring small legend Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz’s Icon to the Introverted, Miss Honey, TV royalty Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman, Best Supporting Jean Speegel Howard and Pam Ferris tearing the scenery from limb to limb as Trunchbull. (And that Rusted Root song! That cake!)Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re seeing double this week as we cover “It Takes Two”‘s refined identical twin, “The Parent Trap”! Lindsay Lohan gets the Nancy Meyers treatment twice over in her film debut, and Lisa Ann Walter makes denim shirts and Dockers iconic as Best Supporting Chessy. Plus Elaine Hendrix feasting on the evil future stepmother role, an unflinchingly cool Natasha Richardson, a number of clearly gay men, one of the Flo’s, an implacably off-putting Dennis Quaid, London in the 90s, Alan Silvestri and the lost art of a theme, and one brief tangent on Rizzoli & Isles. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Family Movie Month is returning to the heyday of the oddball 90s kid this week with “Harriet the Spy”! We first run through the roster of our own childhood favorites as former Nickelodeon kids, and spend some time talking about how great A Little Princess and A League of their Own are. Speaking of which, Rosie O’Donnell as Old Golly completely makes up for that time she rode the bus with her sister. Plus Harriet’s mom, Janie’s mom, a slew of references and referenced moments (“good soup”), the SLAP, the joy of revenge and the power of writing. And Emma Gerber, I mean, that hairdo must have taken hours.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re kicking off what has turned into an annual tradition because we’ve now done it twice, Family Movie Month! This week we’re buying an old mansion with Bebe Neuwirth, rolling the dice with Kirsten Dunst and remembering a time when Bonnie Hunt was seemingly always on our televisions with 1995’s “Jumanji”! We also get a pitch perfect Patricia Clarkson making a meal out of the mom role, a pre-law Laura Bell Bundy, Jonathan Pryce getting the Home Alone treatment, best supporting screams from David Alan Grier and James Horner’s score sweeping us away like a living room monsoon. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
A month of international interpersonal dramas between the Real Housewives of New York ends with the Season 4 melodrama that is Morocco. We’ve got all the original wives, including Alex fighting with the strength of ten out of control camels. (Or perhaps a herd of buffalo.) Kelly is here to make it weird, Jill Zarin digs up two seasons of resentment and has a lot of architecture related questions, and Ramona is a blizzard of chaos arm in arm with a very different version of the Sonja slip sliding off of dining room chairs in later seasons. Also, don’t miss one season wonder Cindy, who has less lines (so to speak) than Mario in his 11th hour cameo. At the heart of it all is Countess Luann ruling the riad with a henna-covered fist. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re headed up to the Berkshires this week for another girls trip gone awry at Dorinda’s infamous and possibly sentient Blue Stone Manor. Ramona spends the afternoon dodging Elyse as an opening act before Luann takes center stage in, once again, a cabaret related drama, this time with an underpaid and overserved Sonja. Luckily the lady of the house is also a warrior. Is the house driving them mad? Is Leah the final girl? Is Len a ghost? Grab a plate of Chinese food and dig in!Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Things go south in South Beach this week as we take another trip with the Real Housewives of New York, specifically Season 11’s “Life is Not a Cabaret.” Highlights include coercing Sonja to go to an AA meeting with recently sober Luann, which sends her spiraling out over a sandy cabana an hour later, poor little Barbara K trying to get in the game, a relatively docile Dorinda and Ramona in supporting roles, and tipsy Tinsley nearly stealing the show from RHONY MVP Bethenny in a climactic meltdown on a patio that fortunately had nothing to do with those delicious looking lobster pop-tarts served in toasters and everything to do with Luann being a jerk. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
The only thing we love as much as Best Supporting Actresses is The Real Housewives of New York, so we will combine the two whenever possible. And there’s no better example of that than the Season 7 episode “London Calling” when cool Carole and a debut season Dorinda go to London to retrieve the ashes of Carole’s late husband. It’s an A24 movie begging to be made starring Vera Farmiga and Edie Falco, and features that Delta Lounge, the BONK heard round the world, a Razzie for Father Darius and that best supporting tea service. It was never a burden, it was an honor to recap this episode. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re just over the moon that Kathleen Quinlan got an Oscar nomination for playing Marilyn Lovell, the heart of 1995’s “Apollo 13”. But it’s also babe city with Ed Harris in that vest, Gary Sinise leaning against that car, Kevin Bacon’s elusive butt, a southern fried Bill Paxton and a baby faced Tom Hanks post-Gump and that line of hair. We also give some love to Ron Howard’s mom, learn a little about Rob Roy, make a very important stop on Ransom, and finally, we rank the babes.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Not only do we queen out on “The Birdcage” this week, we also discuss some of our favorite Diane’s, a couple of Ron’s, at least two Mames, one singular Bonnie, a piece of Jason Alexander and just buckets of veteran actresses in lightweight ensemble comedies. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re ordering two businesswomen’s lunch specials this week and discussing the 1997 cult classic “Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion”! Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow are iconically indelible (especially the Romy voice), but we also get cigarette acting from Jeneane Garafalo, Elaine Hendrix as a power lesbian Sue Snell, Julia Campbell’s cruel Christie (the way she eats that burger though!), and Camryn Mannheim in those braces. Admittedly a lot of tangents this week on reunions, the Slaton sisters, white sneakers and Julianne Moore in old people makeup in “The Hours”. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
This is a bestseller in our hearts! 2023’s “American Fiction” earned writer/director Cord Jefferson’s screenplay a much deserved Oscar, Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K Brown underdog nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, and introduced us to Queen Coraline, Ten Perfect Minutes of screen time from Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae in that conference room scene, THE Leslie Uggams, and of course Best Supporting LORRAINE. To say nothing of a stacked featured ensemble, including Miriam Shor’s perfectly panicked Paula, a Keith David cameo, the gays in the kitchen, the lip reader from that episode of “Veep” and the finest of men, Officer Maynard. (And speaking of fine—Jeffrey Wright is Jeffrey RIGHT in this and we need to be celebrating that more as a community.)Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Our sampler of the 60s ends this month with “The Graduate”! We get to see Annie Sullivan in a whole new light as the OG cougar Mrs. Robinson, one of our favorite Stepford Wives as her unwitting daughter Elaine, the mayor from Jaws in a surprisingly fascinating role as the spurned husband, Roz from 9 to 5 and Mr Feeney putzing around in the pool, a no nonsense Norman Fell, Dick Lemon working the front desk and at the center of it all, Tootsie as Ben Braddock the epitome of midcentury modern ennui.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re staying in the 60s this week and with Patty Duke, but instead of sparkling as Neely O’Hara she’s learning to fold her napkin and beating the crap out of Annie Sullivan in “The Miracle Worker”! Duke and Anne Bancroft deservedly both won Oscars in this portrayal of Helen Keller’s arduous journey to learn not only how to read and speak but the concept of words and letters. And also discipline and table manners, much to the dismay of her coddling mother Kate (best supporting Inga Swenson) and Aubrey List inductee Captain Keller, which gives us the iconic 10 minute breakfast scene. We discuss the parallels with parenting children with special needs, and of course our own irrelevant experience as pet parents, we turn a corner on Helen Keller jokes and are inspired to channel our own inner Annie’s.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We are ascending the Mr Everest of camp this week to plunge into 1967’s “Valley of the Dolls”! While not necessarily a good movie, it is still a GREAT movie, with Patty Duke absolutely sparkling as Neely (especially when it comes to conquering Cystic Fibrosis!), Barbara Parkins laying on the beach briefly, everything Susan Hayward does in that bathroom but especially the iconic wig reveal, Lee Grant as the potentially lesbian sister/manager or a fated nightclub singer and Best Supporting Sharon Tate getting some of the most iconic lines of the movie. Let ‘em droop!Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re wrapping up a month of early 2000s prestige pictures that Nick potentially owned on DVD with the quintessential modern classic, 2006’s “Babel”! Adriana Barraza and Rinko Kikuchi joined a competitive race for Best Supporting Actress against Abigail Breslin’s Rick James inspired dance moves, a scandalous Blanchett shoving Judi Dench into a credenza and a Dreamgirl, and I am telling you I might have given it to Adriana Barraza that year for what she did in that desert! Cate spends much of her time on the floor in Morocco but she and Brad Pitt get one of the best scenes in the movie over a makeshift bedpan. Plus we get a Best Featured Ensemble moment from Hassan’s wife, some great child acting, Gael Garcia Bernal giving pure chaos in a sedan, one incredibly confusing continuity error and a sampler platter of great music along the way.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We were so full of Marcia Gay Pride from last week’s episode that it was time to break a decades long blacklisting of “Pollock” to discuss her dark horse Oscar win as Lee Krasner in Ed Harris’s punch drunk biopic of Jackson Pollock. We also get Amy Madigan going full Ullman, Jennifer Connelly as Worst Supporting Ruth, John Heard from "The Sopranos", a wacky cameo from Val Kilmer that takes us down a plastic surgery rabbit hole, to say nothing of the "Uncle Buck" digression we eventually get to, as well as our thoughts on what makes biopics work or not work and a requisite celebration of Kathleen Quinlan, who is not in this movie.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re shipping up to Boston this week for 2003’s modern day Greek tragedy, “Mystic River”! Sean Penn and Tim Robbins both took home Oscars for their rag-wrung performances, and Marcia Gay Harden was well and truly robbed of her second Oscar as the tortured Celeste. We’re of differing opinions on Laura Linney’s low-key Lady Macbeth, but eye to eye on the welcomed presence of Kevin Bacon and Laurence Fishburne, Smalls from The Sandlot, queen Jenny O’Hara, queen Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood’s beautiful score and who is truly the Hottest Scott.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s the Little Movie That Could of 2006, “Little Miss Sunshine”! It shined at the Oscars, including a frankly totally deserved Best Supporting Actress nomination for Abigail Breslin and equally wholly deserved wins for Michael Arndt’s screenplay and Alan Arkin as dirty grandpa. But there’s also the way Toni Collette eats that popsicle and Greg Kinnear dealing with a kinky cop and Steve Carell and Paul Dano’s misanthropic uncle and son making a connection on a pier before Olive’s truly iconic dance routine. The movie is also riddled with featured ensemble standouts, from Linda to Kirby to Pam, and that score that just makes us want to do what we love and fuck the rest.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Suburban strife in the early 2000s feels good in a place like this. This week we’re wading into a neighborhood pool full of dysfunction, premature midlife crisis and some fabulous features ensemble lady acting, it’s 2006’s “Little Children”! Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson are a veritable heat wave of extramarital chemistry but then there’s Jackie Earle Haley and Jane Adams on the date from hell, the indomitable Phyllis Somerville, Best Supporting Jean, Meg March, awful Larry, even worse Mary Ann, Jennifer Connelly making the very most of that dinner table scene and that music during the end credits that’ll knock your socks clear across the park.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’ve made an excellent choice this week covering 2001’s “I Am Sam”! Sean Penn’s performance is far from an infamous bus ride with one’s sister and he’s surrounded by an ensemble of women that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest, Laura Dern and Loretta Devine, a Best supporting bunch of friends, an Easter egg hunt of great actors in featured ensemble roles, beautiful Beatles covers and a happily ever after that’ll leave you feeling like a diamond in the sky. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
While we took a bit of a break last week, we were in fact in Pittsburgh TOGETHER for a weekend of eating, chatting, eating some more, and encountering a series of BSAs in the wild, including an extra goosey Lucy, the no nonsense matrons of the Friday fish fry, a psychic diner waitress and just a dazzling variety of baked goods along the way.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
From talking cats to supportive husbands to dancing matriarchs, we just can't get enough TikTok. This week we're taking a break from the usual Oscar bait and high profile actressing to queen out on the Best Supporting TikTokers of our lives. May our picks find their way to your For You Page!Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
If all you know of this movie is the steamy, swoony Andrew Scott/Paul Mescal press tour, well get ready to have your heart broken. Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers” is as much about the curious courtship of Adam and Harry as it is about grief, letting go of the past and feeling like a ghost in this world. Jamie Bell and Claire Foy’s Best Supporting Dad and Mum will make you weep at some point, and that ending is a real kick in the sticks, but it’s also all so beautiful and cathartic that it’s worth getting to know these strangers.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Don your board shorts, your racquetball glasses and a wavering Connecticut accent and let’s help Annette Bening swim to Florida! This week we’re diving into the 2023 biopic, “Nyad,” with a deserving Best Actress/Best Supporting Actress nomination combination for Annette and Jodie Foster. The script itself may wade into the shallow end occasionally, but the performances and the focus on friendship make considerable waves. Plus we have lots to say about suburban adult swim fantasies, Notting Hill and a certain dialect coach to the stars.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Just in time for the big discounts on Valentine’s Day candy, we are going back to the good old days of 2011’s “Crazy Stupid Love”! It’s teeming with Oscar winners and nominees, including this year’s Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, a hot dog free Julianne Moore and Queen Steve Carell. To say nothing of Marisa Tomei and Kevin Bacon making the most with a little, the always welcome Beth Littleford and John Carroll Lynch, parallels to Parasite and May December, a little Dirty Dancing talk and quite the discussion about Ozempic.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
At long last, for this week’s Birthday Girl’s Choice we’re finally discussing the classic actressing buffet that is “All About Eve”! Anne Baxter, Bette Davis, Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter took a lion’s share of Oscar nominations that year, and Best Supporting Venomous Fishwife Addison DeWitt earned George Sanders a well deserved win. We do a lot of fantasy casting, from Real Housewives to Black Hollywood, and queen out on Eve’s hair, Margo’s pockets, Karen’s companionship, the hot roast beef sandwich that is Gary Merrill and the aged to perfection Thelma Ritter.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s Birthday Girl’s Choice this week and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate turning 39 than a bit of “Fun Mom Dinner”! It’s the quintessential love to hate to love kind of movie. It’s got a stacked cast with Toni Collette, Bridget Everett and Molly Shannon, but it’s also got a plot that mostly meanders around on a quiet Thursday night in a suburban downtown and eventually introduces us to Adam Levine’s Luke, the Man of 1000 Icks. But that Paul Rudd cameo! But also, SO much poop. The karaoke! The 11th hour yacht plot! We can’t get our fill of this perfectly mediocre dinner.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We may not exactly be God, but we are definitely here for Margaret this week as we queen out on 2023’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Are You There God? it’s Me, Margaret.” Rachel McAdams glows in her mom era, giving us so many nuances in her own coming of age as Barbara Simon. We’ll buy Kathy Bates as a Jewish grandmother in New York, but what if it was Caroline Aaron? We discuss parallels to Eighth Grade, PEN15 and A Little Princess, plus our own history being friends with the girls when we were 12, including the opportunity to play Mall Madness on a porch. We also tangent on the BSAs of Juno, performative prayer, sexy Jesus and the unlikely library of STARZ shows.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Da’Vine Joy Randolph is practically lapping the other contenders in the race for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars this year for her performance in “The Holdovers.” And we may or may not quite get why! We try to figure out why we’re not holding strong feelings over Randolph’s grieving mother Mary, but we can agree that Paul Giamatti is at his Giamattiest and Carrie Preston is an A+ Assistant to the BSA. Plus: a very important alum of the podcast appears in a small role and this movie made us want a cheeseburger in 1971 real bad.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
There’s just never enough hot dogs in Todd Haynes’ brilliant “May December”! Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman are both monsters in sunglasses, and Charles Melton’s broken DILF makes us want to re-read Codependent No More immediately.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s a Nancy Meyers Christmas this week as we take on 2006’s harbinger of the home exchange craze, “The Holiday”! Kate Winslet goes from Bridget Jones to Elizabeth Gilbert thanks to two weeks in LA, a formative friendship with Eli Wallach, and a sort of requisite love interest in Jack Black. Meanwhile Cameron Diaz spirals out in the English countryside till Jude Law shows up with those daughters and goes full Mr Napkinhead. The score by Hans Zimmer shimmers just enough to distract from some questionable chemistry and a lot of uncertainty about that happily ever after.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re flung out of space this week for “Carol”! We have been sleeping on potentially the best LGBT movie on the shelf, with Oscar nominated and worthy performances by Her Majesty Cate Blanchett and the BSA with the dragon tattoo herself, Rooney Mara, as well as Sarah Paulson as Best Supporting Abbie and that Glassy score by Carter Burwell, We may not necessarily want to eat Carol’s lunch (so to speak), but we’d definitely go on a cross country adventure with her, especially if it involves staying in the presidential suite.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re just a couple of Beths aspiring to be Jo, hoping to be Amy but happy to end up like Meg, to say nothing of Marmee! This week, we’re welcoming in the holiday season with a perfect early 90s cozy up on the couch and cry movie, “Little Women”! Kirsten Dunst nearly steals the show until Clare Danes pulls out all the stops, Winona Ryder earns her Oscar nod and Susan Sarandon finally brings up the topic of "Stepmom" on this podcast. We swoon for Christian Bale’s wedge and Mary Wickes' ability to detect a draft, and imagine our own sapphic retelling of the Jo and Friedrich subplot. We also have a lot to love for Hannah and a lot of concern for Mrs. Gardiner’s IMDb photo.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re headed to a nursing home in Buffalo in the dead of winter this week! We’re discussing Tamara Jenkins’ darkly funny “The Savages,” with two Queen Philips, Bosco and Seymour Hoffman, Laura Linney giving Best Supporting Sister, and some featured ensemble standouts like Debra Monk, Gbenga Akinnagbe and Margo Martingale. (To say nothing of Burt and Lizzie!) This movie brings up a lot of thoughts about aging, taking care of our parents, pulling a gay Golden Girls in Palm Springs, similarities to “Away from Her,” and whether we’re a Jon or a Wendy. (We’re very Wendy.)Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Awards season has unofficially begun with The Third Annual Westons! It is literally our biggest episode of the year, as we celebrate the best supporting friends, sisters, moms, men, assistants to the BSA, kitchen acting, score and more from this past year of episodes, induct a new batch of Queens and announce our BSA of the Year! Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re dancing with our fingers and finding out what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France this week as we continue TarantiNovember/NovUMAber with the 90s modern classic, “Pulp Fiction”! Uma Thurman’s Oscar nominated performance as the mysterious and charming Mia Wallace steals the second act of the movie and much of our time in this week’s episode, when we’re not talking about lunch meat or Bruce Willis’s history of full frontal nudity. We also solve an over 25 year old mystery regarding a cassette tape and Amanda Plummer, have Band-Aid related questions and think this whole situation could have been avoided if Vincent just went to the bathroom at home.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
TarantiNovember aka NovUMAber continues this week with Volume 2 of Beatrix Kiddo’s quest to Kill Bill. The frenetic violence of the first movie gives way to a more plaintive western, but we still get the Texas funeral, Beatrix’s training montage with Pai Mei, the Budd and Elle one act play in a trailer in the middle of the desert, Daryl Hannah serving hysterical blindness, a potential “Hysterical Blindness” reference, and also have you seen “Hysterical Blindness”? Uma Thurma gives a similarly emotional performance here, especially in the final chapter with Bill and B.B., to say nothing of the bathroom floor catharsis. Will there be a Volume 3? Who would play B.B.? And is there a role for Lindsay Lohan?Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re wiggling all of our toes this week as we kick off TarentiNovember. The magnificence of Uma Thurman as an action star giving face journeys and nuance is enough to make both of swoon. We discover that Mr. Tarentino is the ultimate reference queen, the newfound sexiness of men in eye masks, and the magic of Lucy Liu.Join us for SEASON 1 of "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon : www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail : thebsapod@gmail.comColin DruckerInstagram : @colindrucker_Nick KochanovInstagram : @nickkochanov
Who will survive and what will be left of us this week as we tackle the titan of terror herself, 1974’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”! And despite the gruesome title, it’s a surprisingly beautiful movie with a lot to say about the horrors of meat eating and ultimately an account of what Queen Sally Hardesty will endure to escape becoming tomorrow night’s dinner. Along the way we wheel through a rollercoaster of emotions with Franklin and fall in love with the sweet summer sausage that is Leatherface before riding off into the sunrise screaming in the back of a pickup truck.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’ll just die if we don’t get to talk about Paula Prentiss in 1975’s “The Stepford Wives” this week! The original and far superior adaptation of Ira Levin’s potentially prophetic novel features a real Mary and Rhoda duo in Katherine Ross’s Joanna and Prentiss’s Bobbie, who along with Tina Louise’s Charmaine can’t understand why the other wives in town just love to keep their houses clean and their loser husbands happy. It seems the only other sane woman around is a therapist two towns over with some unfortunately timed plans. Things get pretty bleak, but at least the dog survives.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re going back to another childhood favorite this week to kick off the best supporting spooky season! “Ghostbusters” may be a perfect vehicle for Bill Murray to do the Bill Murray thing, but we’re here for some long overdue Annie Potts appreciation as bespectacled receptionist Janine and to, of course, recognize the icon that is Dana Barrett’s apartment. (That fridge!) To say nothing of Sigourney Weaver herself, who may actually have the best role in the movie. (Certainly better than poor Winston!) We also have feelings for Dan Ackroyd that need to be discussed.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
We're going back...back...back to sequels this week with the cult classic dud, "Grease 2"! It's off-kilter and amusing for about 45 minutes, and then it really goes into a ditch, but in the meantime we get Didi Conn, Lorna Luft, Eve Arden, Dodie Goodman, Adrian Zmed, Peter Frechette and of course, Michelle Pfeiffer as Stephanie, who's a total ketchup abuser and maybe kind of a jerk, and Maxwell Caulfield as the impossibly hot nerd Michael. This movie may be no cool rider, and we're not necessarily prowlin' to see it again, but who knows, maybe love will turn back the hand of time.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
We’re changing up our regularly scheduled programming to bring the Aftershow from Patreon to the main feed this week! And we go deep this episode—-as the seasons change, so do the seasons of our lives. But then we’ve got a game, Best Supporting Assignments and of course, BSA of the Week! Susie Bannion baby, whaddya got?Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
It’s Sequel September and we’re kicking things off with a staple from both our childhoods, the potentially superior Grumpier Old Men! Ann-Margret gets at least one of the best lines in the movie in an otherwise very supporting role, Sophia Loren takes our breath away as Spaghetti Regetti’s cousin Maria, Best Supporting Burgess shines in those outtakes, and it’s not a 90s comedy without a sweeping Alan Silvestri score. But truly this is QUEEN Walter Matthau’s moment, and we swoon for his comedic brilliance this week. Do you think we should ask for some garlic bread?Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
We’re winding down Family Movie Month with the definitively PG-13 talking baby movie that kicked off a trilogy, “Look Who’s Talking”! Kirstie Alley and John Travolta have chemistry for days, and Olympia Dukakis was born to play Long Island mom Rosie. (But have you seen her as the lesbian cowgirl?) We also get Twink Caplan as work bestie Rona, Abe Vigoda’s eyebrows, Bruce Willis riffing in a sound booth, a stunning George Segal, some admittedly weird baby talk, and of course, Lou.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
Family Movie Month continues with three men, a British baby mama, a charming little lady and one hell of a BSA in 1990’s “Three Men and a Little Lady”! Tom Selleck and Steve Guttenberg have us hot under the collars of our purple turtlenecks, we’re fascinated by Nancy Travis’s career and we can not say enough good things about Fiona Shaw as Elspeth Lomax, who zips away in a sidecar with this movie the moment she shows up with roe on her nose. We shall succeed!
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Family Movie Month takes us to the basement of the Alamo and back in Pee-wee’s Big Adventure! The comedic genius of Paul Reubens is on full display here but we also get Elizabeth Daily as Dottie, Diane Salinger’s au revoiring Simone, a swoonworthy Judd Omen as Mickey, Jan Hooks teaching us to say “adobe” as tour guide Tina and Danny Elfman’s iconic best supporting score. Tell ‘em Large Marge sent ya!
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Family Movie Month kicks off this week with a gaggle of familiar faces and a wagon full of nostalgia in 1993’s truly delightful “Dennis the Menace”! John Hughes’s script elevates the story from its comic strip roots, and the cast includes Walter Matthau at the beginning of his Grandpa Comedy era, a truly menacing Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson navigating the perils of being a working mom, highly esteemed podcast alum and almost high school best friend Amy Sakasitz, a cringe-free Mason Gamble as Dennis, and of course, Dame, Baroness and Oscar nominee Joan Plowright as Best Supporting Martha.
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Jamie Lee continues to be all of us and outdo all of us, this time with a guaranteed guest actress Emmy nomination next year for her role as Hurricane Donna Berzatto in Season 2 of “The Bear.” The 6th episode, “Fishes,” compress the nearly three hours of epic family dysfunction of “August: Osage County” into a white hot 65 minutes of Christmastime terror. We also get Sarah Paulson getting high and talking about Kohl’s cash, Bob Odenkirk getting forked, John Mulaney in a bowling shirt and Gillian Jacobs doing the tongue thing with Richie.
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Romantic Comedy Month continues with an under-celebrated gem starring an under-celebrated gem, its 2005’s “The Wedding Date”! While this is quickly becoming a Debra Messing stan podcast, we save the last dance for Best Supporting Amy Adams as the classic Sister Getting Married, but with the volume turned up. Jack Davenport’s back as a sweet little goose, Sara Parrish is in a category of her own, Holland Taylor does the Holland Taylor bit with the martini glass, and a 42 year old Dermot Mulroney goes on to leave us breathless as Debbie’s love interest for hire.
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Romantic Comedy Month continues with 1993’s undeniably creepy “Sleepless in Seattle.” We may be lacking a bit of that spark for this movie, but to no fault of the impeccable cast, including Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Bill Pullman, Rosie O’Donnell, Rob Reiner, Victor Garber and of course Best Supporting Rita Wilson with that monologue. To say nothing of the dulcet tones of Caroline Aaron! That being said, maybe this really would have worked better as a thriller. And maybe we should have done “You’ve Got Mail” instead.
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We’re taking Romantic Comedy month to the streets of San Francisco by way of HBO, for “Looking: the Movie”! Not the series but a series epilogue, conclusion and continuation of the quaint and chaotic lives of Patrick, Dom, Augustin, Richie and of course, Lauren Weedman's Best Supporting Doris! We’re all ears for Russell Tovey’s Kevin and swoon for a pre-White Lotus Murray Bartlett, but consider the show stolen by Justice of the Peace Tyne Daly! A “The Kids Are Alright” reference sends us into an awards rabbit hole, we see ourselves in more than a few of these characters’ questionable choices, and ultimately we yearn for a “Looking: the Sequel.”
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We’re kicking off Romantic Comedy Month with the gold standard from 1989, “When Harry Met Sally.” Meg Ryan is an under appreciated icon of her time and Billy Crystal is a babe with a beard and a book. But more importantly we get the brilliance of Carrie Fisher, elevating the classic best friend role of Marie with pitch perfect delivery of the best lines in the movie. We have much to say about how this speaks to our own dating experiences as gay men, doing the work in relationships, claiming your baggage and accepting your partner’s quirks and flaws, but we also address Sally’s peanut M&M’s and that poor ice cream cone.
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Hold onto your butts, clever girls, we’re revisiting the 1993 modern classic, “Jurassic Park”! Gay icon, Oscar winner and all around queen Laura Dern runs away with our favorite moments in the movie, and may be 30 years ahead of her time as a fashion plate. She is joined by Best Supporting Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill’s curmudgeonly paleontologist with a heart of gold, a squealing Wayne Knight, Bob Peck's thick thighs and two repeatedly traumatized children. We cannot accept that John Williams’ iconic score doesn’t have an Oscar nomination, we tangent a few times onto “Romancing the Stone,” “Little Giants” and the ubiquitous presence of Mary Ellen Trainor, and recount our own childhood memories of seeing this movie in theaters for the first time.
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We’re taking the express bus to Bonkers this week with 1994’s “Speed”! Sandra Bullock’s career isn’t the only thing about to blow up as she gives a masterclass in steering wheel acting and a bonus chemistry lesson with Keanu Reeves at peak babe as our pop-quiz loving hero Jack. JAG alums Joe Morton and Beth Grant are also on board, plus a wired Dennis Hopper and our dear Louis Waters himself, Jeff Daniels. We queen out on Marc Mancina’s theme music, a couple best supporting bus drivers, potential remake casting and the torrid results of the 1995 MTV Movie Awards.
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We are kicking off Action Movie Month with a rich slice of the 90’s, True Lies! Reigning Best Supporting Actress Jamie Lee Curtis steals the show and our hearts as unassuming Helen Trasker, wife of Austrian American muscle god/government agent Harry, who gets in too deep and reveals her own inner action hero. Plus: Best Supporting Bill Paxton, a genuinely good Tom Arnold, Cassandra from Wayne’s World, a profoundly petulant Eliza Dushku, some tangents about Little Women, AJ and the Queen and Arnold in Brazil, and hearts in our eyes for one special terrorist.
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Let’s just say it: “The Talented Mr. Ripley” is a gay 90’s classic with an ensemble of stars. Matt Damon is admittedly great as Tom, and Gwyneth Paltrow is just lovely as Marge, but the supporting cast truly shines. Oscar nominated Jude Law as bathing beauty Dickie, Queen Philip Seymour Hoffman as terminal main character Freddie, a smashing Jack Davenport as Peter and of course, a pre-Tár Cate Blanchett as Best Supporting Meredith. Plus: Patron Saint of the Pod Celia Weston as Aunt Joan at the opera! Was 1999 a cultural apex? We have no idea, but this cast is a reason to say yes.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
It’s a flashback episode this week, and truly the pilot episode of this podcast. In April of 2019, Nick joined Colin on “In the Details” to celebrate Amy Adams in her first Oscar nominated role (for a Best Supporting Actress, of course), 2005’s “Junebug”! Along the way we have our first discussion of co-star and queen Celia Weston, we trade movie recommendations that later turned into episodes of this podcast, and we break down that hospital room breakdown beat by beat. Is this Amy Adams’ best performance? As Peg would say, use your head.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
We have much to say this week about 2013’s romantic comedy for middle-aged babes, “Enough Said.” Three name queen and 11 time Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s Eva navigates a budding romance with James Gandolfini’s Albert, including the most endearing interactions in a frozen yogurt shop, while forming a new friendship with Marianne, played by Nicole Holofcener muse Catherine Keener, before realizing that Marianne and Albert are the terrible exes they’ve been telling her about. We spin out on dating, aging, compromising in relationships, Sarah Lawrence, the movie Diane and that pitch-perfect Almodóvarian ending.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
For the love of Annette Bening, we give Mike Mills’ “20th Century Women” a go this week! Annette gives a masterclass in cigarette acting while Greta Gerwig wins our hearts as Best Supporting Abbie, a proxy cool older cousin type to 15 year old Jamie in 1979 Santa Barbara. To say nothing of a mustachioed Billy Crudup as former hippie and current boarder William. We discuss some of our favorite squinty actresses, some fantasy casting of Judy Garland, and our thoughts on Beginners, Frances Ha, Ladybird, Mulligans (Thea Gill!) and of course, Pollock. (Should we watch Pollock?)Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanovWebsite: nkvoiceover.com
We’re visiting the drop ceilings, fluorescent lights and empty coffee pots of 90s office life in 1997’s “Clockwatchers” this week. A very Muriel-esque Toni Collette is the new girl in the temp pool, making fast friends with Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow and Alanna Ubach, all at exciting times in their film careers. We get Debra Jo Rupp doing micromanaging magic as Barbara from HR, to say nothing of Best Supporting JAG in the corner office. We also have much to relate to in this movie, as neither of us are strangers to corporate drag. But at least there’s free wings at happy hour! Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Justice for Melissa! This week we’re giving some much overdue love to Jami Gertz’s award-winning performance as Bill Paxton’s woefully neglected fiancé in peril in 1996’s “Twister.” But first, we have a lot of feelings about Helen Hunt, especially her Oscar winning accent in “As Good As It Gets.” Plus: Best Supporting Aunt Meg with those obscene plates of steak and eggs, Tàr director Todd Field, Philip Seymour Hoffman at his crunchiest, a Shelley Duvall cameo, apparently Anthony Rapp and so many Dodge Caravans.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re taking a disconcertingly long journey down to Tennessee this week to count down our Top 5 BSAs of Robert Altman’s ensemble opus, “Nashville.” The nominees include Barbara Harris, Shelley Duvall, Geraldine Chaplin, Karen Black, Ronee Blakley, Ned Beatty, Lily Tomlin and even some cameos from Elliott Gould and Julie Christie. This may not have been the easiest two hours and forty minutes but it was worth it for that ending. Plus, the songs are beautiful and we really resolved some feelings about Michael Murphy, Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s the most perfect in-flight movie of our generation, “Crazy Rich Asians”! Speaking of which, we have a lot to say about our dreams of luxury travel at the top of the episode, as well as the banal nightmare of the airport experience, but lots of love for the familiar beats and sweeping grandeur of this ensemble romantic comedy. Plus two of the characters are named Nick and Colin! But we also get Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Awkwafina as Singapore’s answer to Miley Cyrus, and a perilous journey into our archives to remember the last movie we talked about with Gemma Chan.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Sarah Polley continues to wow us this week with her feature film debut as writer and director, 2006’s “Away From Her.” Much like “Women Talking,” it’s no easy breezy airplane movie, but sometimes you just want to be a little devastated. Oscar nominated Julie Christie glows as Fiona, whose developing Alzheimer’s renders her husband Grant a stranger and sends her into the arms of Worst Supporting Aubrey. Grant finds tough love from Nurse Kristy and a trauma bond with Aubrey’s wife, podcast alum Olympia Dukakis. Plus: the mom from The Good Son, Flo taking her tea for a walk, face journeys, cigarette acting, and a particularly ugly baby.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We're flashing back to a different time and a different podcast this week! This is a 2018 episode of In the Details, the godmother of Best Supporting Podcast, and one of the first episodes we ever recorded together. But we waste no time queening out on actresses, particularly Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench in the modern gay classic "Notes on a Scandal." We celebrate a shared love of Philip Glass, Barbara smoking a cigarette in the bathtub and that knock down, drag 'em out fight in the third act featuring one of cinema's greatest roars.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We have nothing but good things to say about Sarah Polley's Oscar winning "Women Talking." Her impeccably written screenplay is brought to life by an ensemble that includes Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Rooney Mara, Judith Ivey, and of course one of our favorite BSA's on this podcast, "Stepping Out" and "House Arrest" scene stealer Sheila McCarthy. We get a brief cameo from the indomitable Frank, a heartbreaking Ben Wishaw as Best Supporting August, Ruth and Cheryl as two very important horses, some interesting parallels to the movie "She Said," and have we mentioned Sheila McCarthy, once again stealing a movie and our hearts? What more can we say, "Women Talking" deserves your attention.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
According to Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis, we all just won an Oscar! This week we’re bringing the first half of the Aftershow from Patreon to the main feed to discuss the highlights (and a small handful of lowlights) of the 4 and a half hour epic that was the Oscars. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” won almost everything, when it wasn’t “All Quiet on the Western Front” everywhere, including an historic win for Michelle Yeoh, a Best Supporting Sweep and even the top prize of Best Picture. Plus: Brendan Fraser’s whale metaphors, the nimbus cloud in Row 16, and a surprisingly solid opening monologue from Jimmy Kimmel. No one got slapped, very few people got played off and two of the stars of 1996’s “House Arrest” had reasons to celebrate!Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We can’t imagine a universe where we don’t love “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and its quantum leaping cast of Oscar nominees (and hopefully winners this weekend!). Michelle Yeoh is, in fact, everything, we want to see Ke Huy Quan everywhere after his awards season sweep, and all at once Jamie Lee Curtis has become our Hollyweird queen. Plus: Stephanie Hsu on a bagel, best supporting Becky, that ROCK SCENE, and the beauty of doing laundry and taxes together. If this movie doesn’t win Best Picture, we will drive a Kia into our neighbor’s kitchen.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
On this week's Patreon preview of the Best Supporting Aftershow, we queen out on the 2023 SAGs and all of its feel-good wins, especially the Everything Everywhere All At Once sweep, Michelle Yeoh and her noisy dress, Brendan Fraser's raw emotions and really, Jamie Lee Curtis's presence in general.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re revisiting a childhood staple through the fresh eyes of an adult this week as Colin introduces Nick to “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead”! And more importantly to Rose Lindsey, brought to exquisite life by Joanna Cassidy in that red wig and that massive jar of candy that we discuss at length this episode. Plus Jayne Brook’s iconic villainess Carolyn, Kimmy Robertson as Best Supporting Cathy, baby faced Josh Charles teaching us what a grunion run is, John Getz as the white wine spritzing Gus, a slicked back Bruce, not the little brother from “Poltergeist,” the suitcase-less mother who supposed to be 37, a real Uta type playing the babysitter and the incredible moment when Sue Ellen channels her inner Angela Bassett and does the thing.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Who knew a Marvel movie could have so much wall to wall lady acting? Angela Bassett earns a much deserved Oscar nomination as Queen of Grief Ramonda in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” with a monologue that rivals a certain infamous dinner table meltdown. But we also get Best Supporting Okoye, Queen Michaela Cole, Iron Riri, LUPITA, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s purple streak, Shuri’s grief journey, Namor’s bone structure and that great Rihanna song at the end.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re revisiting the 70’s by way of the 90’s in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Boogie Nights”! Mark Wahlberg shines as porn star on the rise Dirk Diggler surrounded by an ensemble of Hollywood somebodies, including Oscar nominated Burt Reynolds and Julianne Moore, Don Cheadle, John C. Reilly, Heather Graham, William H. Macy, and QUEEN Philip Seymour Hoffman. To say nothing of Joanna Gleason going full Medea, Ana’s mom on PEN15, Lisa Todd Wexley, some porn star cameos, a wonderfully unhinged last act Alfred Molina and that infamous prosthetic dong at the end.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
Birthday Girl's Choice continues this week with Nick's pick: the original Broadway production of "Rent," featuring most of the original cast in its final performance, to say nothing of "Hamilton" BSA Renee Elise Goldsberry as Mimi and Eden Espinosa sending us over the moon as Maureen. Much to Colin's existential delight, this is far from the peak of musical theatre cringe but is actually a beautifully written and composed show worthy of its place in both Broadway history and the hearts of all those Rent-heads. That being said, we kind of wish Mark was gay. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It’s the first of two Birthday Girl’s Choices this week! We are finally talking about 1996’s “House Arrest," featuring recent Oscar nominee Jamie Lee Curtis, plus alums of the podcast Caroline Aaron, Wallace Shawn, Jennifer Tilly, Christopher McDonald, and of course one of Mavis Turner’s best supporting tappers, Sheila McCarthy! Despite two egregiously cringey montages, this mid-90s hostage comedy for children of divorce totally holds up. Plus, Kevin Pollak looks great in that baseball tee, Kyle Howard grew up to be a total babe, we now have the recipe for Crunchberry Burgers, Flossy the cat makes it all the way to Hawaii and Jennifer Love Hewitt asks the all-important question: how do I deal?Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
This week we’re screaming the praises of Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin”! Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are perfectly cast (and dressed, in those sweaters!) as best friends navigating a sudden breakup that gets increasingly grim, morphing from Irish folklore to Greek tragedy by the end. Kerry Condon is our ring-side proxy for this battle as the Best Supporting Sister Who Stays, while also navigating her own internal battle over her future on Inisherin (and sporting a stunning yellow coat of her own). We have lots of feelings about dear Jenny the donkey, to say nothing of Colin Farrell’s eyebrows, and a hell of a time pronouncing all of these Gaelic names.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We are a parallelogram of mixed emotions this week! "Triangle of Sadness" is not for everyone, and certainly not for weak stomachs. But if you like bickering models, a surreal upstairs/downstairs scenario on a superyacht full of the filthy rich, Woody Harrelson as a drunken Marxist captain, an absolute orgy of seasickness, a little Lord of the Flies in the third act and a final twist literally right out of an 80's sitcom, then welcome aboard! Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We're kicking off 2023 by looking back at 2022! This week we're counting down our best supporting actresses, shows, television events, home upgrades, pets and podcasts from the past year. Spoiler alert: Diane Keaton is on the list. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
We’re continuing to revisit our childhood BSA’s this week with 1995’s prestigious melodrama for 11 year old girls and gay men over 30, “A Little Princess”! Liesel Matthews gives a queen level performance as the Dickensian Sarah, squaring off against Eleanor Bron’s merciless Miss Minchin at her boarding school circa World War I. We also get Amelia Minchin giving big Kathy Najimy energy, Sarah’s best supporting friendship with Becky, Ermengarde’s perils with math, that cinnamon roll, THAT PIE, and an emotional climax that had us all screaming “SARAHHHH!!”Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
It was only a matter of time before we dedicated an episode to “It Takes Two,” the 1995 Olsen twins’ take on “The Parent Trap.” This was no Oscar contender but honestly, get ready to get swept UP. it has the late and sometimes great Kirstie Alley and Steve Guttenberg in his daddy prime, plus Queen Philip Bosco, Jane Sibbett and her dancing hands, wildly inconsistent accents, Canada as New York, Best Supporting Carmen, at least 5 genuinely good line readings from MK & A, and some iconic music that sends us on a real beefy tangent.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
A lot of attention goes to Chevy Chase and the yuletide foibles of Clark Griswold in this 1989 holiday classic, but our favorite part of "Christmas Vacation" is of course Diane Ladd in those glasses as Clark's doting mother Nora. And we have to recognize Best Supporting Beverly D'Angelo as the occasionally absurd Ellen, Queen Mae Questel as Aunt Bethany, and honestly, Randy Quaid's pitch perfect embodiment of Cousin Eddie. We also swoon for Todd and Margo's house, Mavis Staples' title song, John Randolph's big dad energy, the mere presence of Juliette Lewis and the layers of nostalgia that come with this slightly filthy and surprisingly heartwarming movie.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
They're called BSA's, Ed. While 2000's "Erin Brockovich" is best known as Julia Roberts' Oscar at long last, it also features a deservedly nominated Albert Finney as her unlikely sidekick/boss, Ed Masry, and Marg Helgenberger doing a lot of the movie's emotional lifting as featured Hinkley resident and bundt cake maker Donna Jensen. Plus Erin's kids are just great, even the baby! We have a lot to say about a fantasy barbecue with Aaron Eckhardt, similarities to Susannah Grant's other 2000 script "28 Days," the appearance of Broadway ladies Cherry Jones and Veanne Cox, some strong disagreements on old lady candy, our irrational resistance to both "Almost Famous" and "Pollock," potential casting if this movie were made in the 70's, and why this may have been a deserved win for Roberts after all.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
This HBO movie is a hidden gem from 2002, despite earning a pair of best supporting Emmy's for film legends Gena Rowlands and Ben Gazzara, a nomination for Juliette Lewis, and one very deserved Golden Globe for star Uma Thurman. Beautifully directed by Mira Nair (of "Monsoon Wedding"!), "Hysterical Blindness" is a heartbreaking slice of Debby Miller's life in 1980's New Jersey and her unfortunate fascination with Justin Chambers' Swayze-eyed Rick. She takes more than her fair share of comfort from her loyal to a fault best friend Beth and her mother Virginia, who may be finding love of her own with sweet old Nick Piccolo. Take a drink every time we say "Amber Autumn"--maybe if you're lucky, it'll be poured by hottie bartender Bobby...Watch "Hysterical Blindness" here: https://youtu.be/fzHJwfEUDHIJoin us for SEASON 1 OF "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
We’re continuing our love affair with Dakota Johnson and our appreciation of witches this week with 2018’s “Suspiria”! We get Tilda Swinton doing triple duty with not nearly enough recognition, Mia Goth as Best Supporting Sarah, a coven of distinguished European actresses including Angela Winkler’s magical 11th hour micromoment, the DANCING, the themes and metaphors we definitely don’t fully grasp, and of course, Frau Sesame. Oh, and DAKOTA JOHNSON.Join us for SEASON 1 OF "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
Much to our surprise, Cooper Raiff's "Cha Cha Real Smooth" came out at the beginning of this summer, not sometime last year, and has just been shimmying under the radar as the funny, feel-good coming of age story of an up and coming motivational dancer for the local Bar Mitzvah circuit. There is surprisingly zero cringe and plenty of actressing from Leslie Mann as his nameless mother, Odeya Rush as his hometown hookup and, of course, the Mother of Tears herself Dakota Johnson, who can do no wrong, ask anyone, ask your producer. Plus, some necessary swooning over the multi-talented Raiff and love for Brad Garrett as Stepdad Greg and "Looking" alum Raul Castillo as the surprisingly gentle Joseph. We wrap things up with a Best Supporting Broadway star and the discovery of some very obscure starlets. Join us for SEASON 1 OF "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
The original 1990 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” is the stuff of childhood trauma, but for us adult actressexuals, it’s 90 minutes of queen, icon and star Anjelica Huston at her grand dame greatest, plus nuanced Jim Henson puppets, Mr. Bean, Brenda losing her Blethyns, Mai Zetterling’s truly great grandma, and bowls of delicious cress soup, preferably with bread. We discuss the scariest witch in the movie, our feelings on the remake, the perils of pairing fruit and chocolate, and our qualms with the ending (despite the wacky final line and the mere presence of Jane Horrocks in a Mercedes coupe!).Join us for SEASON 1 OF "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
After the production that was last week's episode, we're taking it easy with a casual fall catch-up this week. We discuss the Jamie Lee Curtis multiverse, Colin’s career path, Nick’s new addition to the family, The Watcher, an Office rewatch, Patti Lupone’s autobiography, Sally Field’s memoir, the Tár experience, the schlocky horror classic “The Fan”, reasons to watch “Hocus Pocus 2” and The First Wives Club on Oprah!Join us for SEASON 1 OF "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
Awards season has officially begun, at least on this podcast, as we celebrate another year of great performances with The Westons! We're looking back on the last 12 months of episodes to recognize the best supporting sisters, friends, moms and other scene-stealers we've loved. Plus: we induct a new batch of Queens, look back fondly on the Housewives, give out the prestigious Rita Moreno Award for Excellence and of course, we name our BSA of the Year!Join us for SEASON 1 OF "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
We’re taking a week off on the main feed to prepare for a very special episode next week! Instead here is this week’s discussion of “Smash” from Patreon, featuring friend of the pod Amanda Kuchinski (We Love to Hate Everything, We Love to Hate TV, Total Requests Podcast)! This week we chart the dramatic highs in the Houston household and the cringeworthy Times Square set lows of “Hell on Earth”! Karen books an orange juice commercial, Ivy goes full Method as Marilyn, John is a circa 2012 Republican, Frank finally gets his Beatrice Straight in “Network” moment (and even a bit of a song!), Derek hangs out in Ivy’s efficiency apartment, Tom and Sam get a little Sam and Diane, and Ellis will do just about anything for this show, except answer phones.Join us for SEASON 1 OF "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin DruckerInstagram: @colindrucker_Nick KochanovTwitter: @nickkochanovInstagram: @nickkochanov
This week on Smash Derek decides to "take the show in a new direction," Eileen's daughter shows up, and Ellis weasels his way into Eileen's inner circle, (and the back of her car). Julia shouts at a judge for no reason, we are treated to the worst bowling musical number of all time, and Tom and Derek fight like cats and gayer cats. What's not to love? Join us for SEASON 1 of "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon : www.patreon.com/bsapod
Brevity is the soul of wit, and Emma Thompson is the heart and soul of 2001's "Wit," co-written and directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by one and done wonder Margaret Edson, "Wit" takes us through the grueling cancer treatment of Thompson's Vivian Bearing, a largely lonely experience except for the presence of Best Supporting Susie. played by living legend Audra McDonald. We have much to say about McDonald's history making career and what she brings to this role (the Popsicle scene!), and we have buckets of love for Eileen Atkins, as well as Noah Wyle even though he's actually not in this movie and Edie Falco as Nurse Jackie, which is sort of related. Plus: the presence of Pinter, the click-clack of Kelekian, the MUSIC!, and an important tangent about formative outfits from our cataloging years. Plus: Lucy updates and a supersized Beatrice Straight!
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Is it hot in here? This week on Smash The Workshop is in full swing, Karen records a demo for Bobby Raskin, and Leigh Conroy has entered the chat! Tom continues to impress us with his one liners, Julia almost ralphs into her scarf, and we say BYE BYE to the lecherous Michael Swift. The episode concludes a bounty of touching moments as Leigh Conroy finally tells Ivy that is a star in the making and a rare tear-jerker acting moment from LEO! Join us for SEASON 1 of "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon : www.patreon.com/bsapod
This week we’re checking in with the all star ensemble cast of 2000’s rehab dramedy “28 Days.” Don’t be fooled by the terrible poster, Sandra Bullock is at her best as reluctant in recovery Gwen, with Best Supporting Elizabeth Perkins as her conflicted older sister, not nearly enough Diane Ladd or Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a refreshingly real side of Steve Buscemi, the dreamy Viggo Mortensen, and Margo Martindale making her usual magic in a featured ensemble role. We also make time for an “Alice” tangent, some “Gravity” love, future episode planning (Ladd alert!), multiple “Erin Brockovich” asides, movies to microdose to, some spicy and controversial condiments, and a best supporting addition to the family!
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This week on Smash Ivy trips on Prednisone, Julia and Michael have a secret topless rendezvous at the rehearsal studio, and Eileen sets a new high score at Big Buck Hunter! (And that's just the TIP of the iceberg! Karen and some "clowns" rock out at a bar mitzvah, John continues to be a catch, and Derek proves to be an olympic level asshole. Join us for SEASON 1 of "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon : www.patreon.com/bsapod
The 2022 Emmy winners were a mixed bag of pleasant surprises and category stalwarts, including another big sweep for The White Lotus. Meanwhile the ceremony itself was nothing short of a series of choices. There was that venue, the KIA commercial, the irrepressible presence of Ted Lasso (and Michael Keaton!), Jimmy Kimmel sinking to a new low, the DANCING, and of course, the ultimate crime: the abbreviation of our lavender laced queen. But we got Bowen Yang’s golf claps, the rise of Zendaya, a Kel cameo, a reason to recognize Mare Winningham, and Best Supporting Sheryl Lee Ralph having a much deserved moment.
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This week on Smash Eileen loses her assistant, Karen gives Ivy a Marilyn lesson, and Leo gets arrested for smoking POT in Central Park! This is only the tip of iceberg as we follow the continuation of John and Tom's clunky date life, Derek torturing Ivy in rehearsal, and a secret goodnight kiss courtesy of Michael Swift and Julia! Its just too MUCH!! Join us for SEASON 1 of "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon : www.patreon.com/bsapod Email : thebsapod@gmail.com Twitter : @bsapod
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Broad City is a dream come true when it comes to guest stars in supporting roles, but this week we're celebrating our favorite BSA category, the Moms! In particular Susie Essman and Peri Gilpin as Ilana and Abbi's moms. Bobbi Wexler comes to town for her mother's shiva and a trip below Canal Street in Season 2's "Knockoffs," which also features Abbi diving down a manhole of a different sort, best supporting Bob Balaban, and a popcorn trio bucket that we spend far too much time on. Abbi's mom appears in Season 4's appropriately titled "Abbi's Mom," looking for a fun girls night out at Sushi Mambeaux while Ilana struggles for serotonin and RuPaul occasionally delivers an amazing performance as her manager. We have a lot to say about cough syrup bottles, getting yelled at by Zabar's, a little feng shui at home and the mid-90's luxury afforded to you by The Card. (https://youtu.be/r7uhMp1J25w)
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How ‘bout a little mambo? Its the first day of rehearsal and things are NOT going well for Karen as Ivy pulls a “half diva” on her the entire rehearsal. Eileen is in a financial pickle in funding the workshop, Karen finds outs out that Ivy is sleeping with the Dark Lord, and Tom’s blind date is a total package, (even though he could not care LESS). Nick Jonas plays a questionable 12 year old millionaire who is celebrating a birthday at Derek’s flat where Julia recruits Michael Swift, Dennis, and ELLIS for an impromptu performance. This episode has got us howling! Join us for SEASON 1 of "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon : www.patreon.com/bsapod
We are wrapping up our month of Grey's BSA's with the dramatic conclusion to the Season 6 finale! We pick up with Derek on the catwalk (or should we just call it a bridge?), April getting an Oprah-inspired Shondalogue, Christina Yang doing surgery at gunpoint, Miranda going to a 27 and back again in the elevator bay, a familiar Meredith nuance, and some love for James Pickering Jr as the not retired or widowed Richard. Plus: a few more rounds of J.A.G. or No J.A.G. (with bonus ER), a glimpse ahead at the Season 7 aftermath, a celebration of Chandra Wilson's success outside of the Emmy's, some high takes on Lord of the Rings and a preliminary review of a certain infamous musical episode....
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This week we are all Redneck Women as we follow Karen on a Karaoke/Baby Shower trip to Iowa and Ivy's choice to save a horse and ride Derek. Eileen purchases some new jewelry, Ellis reaches peak O'Brien realness, and an old flame is rekindled via the casting of Michael Swift. Colin and Nick wrap up the episode with a quick round of "Bop or Flop" in response to Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio's new duet and ponder whats in store for Julia and Michael Swift!
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Things get really dark at Seattle Grace this week as we dive into Part 1 of the Season 6 finale, “Sanctuary,” the infamously grim active shooter episode. While plenty of tragedy and trauma ensues, we’re continually wowed by Chandra Wilson and sing the praises of Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Dow and Michael O’Neill as Mr. Clark. We also can’t be sure of how to pronounce “Chyler Leigh.” Plus: guest star Mandy Moore, J.A.G. cameos, lunch with John Goodman and a best supporting anniversary.
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This week on Smash Karen and Ivy are put through multiple rounds of callbacks, Leo has a back porch meltdown, and Dev flies off the handle after being stood up in a restaurant. As Julia's scarf count continues to climb we explore Frank second guessing the adoption, Ivy as the insufferable teacher's pet, and Ellis continuing to have his ear glued to the door. Colin steals the show as he debuts a performance of Leo in a pivotal scene(and a surprise Bobcat Goldthwait impression!) Email : thebsapod@gmail.com Twitter : @bsapod
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We're back in Seattle Grace this week to discuss the first episode of Season 3, complete with Izzie in a prom dress on the bathroom floor, dark and twisty Meredith, Adele in a yellow raincoat, Bailey's hospital room door moments with the guy from "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," the subtle rage of Addison and Yang's 11th hour declaration of love. Plus: Callie gets a spot-on monologue in the kitchen, Derek and George have zero chemistry in a locker room and we have much to say about grief food, red flags, and the aforementioned "Diary of a Mad Black Woman."
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Put on your scarves and get that mac and cheese out of the oven because it's time for SMASH! NBC's short lived Musical Theatre "Disasterpiece" is full of twists, turns, and martinis being thrown in unsuspecting faces. We break down audition etiquette, the legendary antagonist that is ELLIS, and Leo's obsession with bananas. We talk #TeamKaren vs #TeamIvy and wrap it up with the arguably one of the best (and gayest) musical theater duets of all time.
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Pick us, choose us, love us! All this month we are diving into some of the most actressy episodes of the early days of "Grey's Anatomy"! We are kicking things off with this Season 2 classic, which you may know as the train accident episode with the two people impaled on a pole. But there's also drunk Meredith with her banana bag, Christina Yang at her wackiest, Best Supporting Izzie Stephens, Derek crying in an elevator, the iconic Bonnie, and Addison in her wicked witch phase. We have a lot to say about the genre of medical dramas, how familiar guest star Kym Whitley feels, pregnant women making a run for it in hospitals, the final shot, and the MUSIC. This episode is an express train to crying your eyes out and we need 200 CC's of it, stat!
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We're headed to the Plains this week to discuss the 2013 movie adaptation of Tracy Letts' nuclear family meltdown "August: Osage County." It's the definition of a stacked cast, including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Margo Martindale, Julianne Nicholson, Juliette Lewis, Chris Cooper and Ewan McGregor.We get into the differences between the play and the movie, some of the casting choices, and if this could have been Meryl's third Oscar. We also have A LOT to say about the CBS sitcom "The Millers" and Amy Morton, Amy Morton, Amy Morton. Inevitably we wrap things up with some Real Housewives recasting of the Weston family.
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This is a bit of an unsung gem from the early 2000's featuring a bevy of BSA's and queens, including Glenn Close, Sissy Spacek, LisaGay Hamilton, Elpidia Carrillo, Robin Wright, Jason Isaacs, Joe Mategna and Mary Kay Place. And for fans of long takes, it's a fascinating anthology of 10-12 minute short stories each done in a single shot. Some stories are more compelling than others, and on first watch it can take a minute to catch up with the plots, but it's worth a watch and then a rewatch for all of the the lady acting and the intricate writing and direction of Rodrigo Garcia.
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While Tim Burton's "Big Fish" has no shortage of actresses in supporting roles, it's very much a men's story. But with Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup and DANNY DEVITO in the cast, it's a refreshing change of pace for us. And we still get an underused Jessica Lange doing what she can with the Wife role, Helena Bonham Carter both dragged up and down to earth, and Marion Cotillard in her American film debut shining, glowing and almost stealing the show. We discuss some strong feelings about early 2000's cinema, plus "Fight Club," "Living Out Loud," Jean Smart playing Fruit Ninja in "Mare of Easttown," a potential episode on "August: Osage County" and the Broadway musical version of this movie.
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Our mini JuLiza continues this week with a special episode dedicated to Liza Minelli's 1972 televised concert "Liza with a Z," which does feature some Best Supporting Dancers, but is truly all about 26 year old Minelli going to a 27 and back in under an hour. Nick is a longtime, "owns the special edition DVD" fan while Colin is an "I heard a parody of that song on Drag Race" newbie, but we can both appreciate the DRAMA of "It Was a Good Time," the storytelling and enthusiastic belling of "Ring Them Bells," the brief but endearing chats with the audience, the moments she looks like her mother, and the way she wrings the absolute rag out in that ten minute "Cabaret" medley at the end. Just terrific.
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We're literally shuffling off to Buffalo this week to discuss this under-appreciated feel-good gem featuring the unbelievably charming Liza Minelli wringing out the rag as queen Mavis Turner. And she's accompanied by so many names we love like Andrea Martin, Jane Krakowski, Bill Irwin, Ellen Green and Shelley Winters! To say nothing of a show-stealing performance from Sheila McCarthy (cue a necessary tangent to 1996's "House Arrest" in which she is also featured in an ensemble of greats!), BAFTA BSA nominee Julie Walters, original Broadway cast member Carol Woods, and the incredibly familiar looking Robyn Stevan. Plus: Nora Dunn in a track suit! We swooned, we cried, we'll probably both buy this movie and put it on in the background while we're cooking.
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We know you're beeeesy but we implore you to listen to this week's episode because we are finally talking about Jenna Maroney and the Moms of 30 Rock! We long for the golden age of the Thursday night NBC lineup where 30 Rock was one third of 'The Office' and 'Parks and Recreation' Holy Trinity. We then queen on out two episodes where we are simply overwhelmed at the lady power of guest spots that includes Jan Hooks, Patti Lupone, and Elaine Stritch. We take a moment to acknolwedge the fay Jack Donaghy, Julianne Moore's unfortunate arc as one of Jack's old flames, and Jan Hooks' iconic delivery of, "I've got the meat, Jack." These two episodes have both of us singing "Do it to me one more time." Joint us for the Best Supporting Aftershow AND get early access to main episodes on Patreon : www.patreon.com/bsapod Email : thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram : @bsapod Colin Drucker Instagram : @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov Twitter : @nickkochanov Instagram : @nickkochanov
It's a musical theatre kid classic, the 1991 PBS American Playhouse recording of the original 1987 Broadway cast of "Into the Woods"! Featuring TONY winner Joanna Gleason as the Baker's Wife, Bernadette Peters as the Witch, Kim Crosby as Cinderella, and little Chip Zien as the Baker, this Sondheim staple is a fairy tale of nuanced, quirky and surprising performances, and we're counting down our Top 5 this week! Plus: Nick's own experience playing the Baker, our dream casting for the role of the Giant, thoughts on the movie version and that Meryl singing voice, a threat of "Mamma Mia" and a surprise Snooki.
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This week we're queening out on the new queer rom-com, "Fire Island"! It's Pride & Prejudice at the Pines, and while we greatly miss a Best Supporting Charlotte, we have much to say about this story's take on the Bennetts, led by writer and full-name-only Joel Kim Booster. Plus: familiar faces and voices Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, Conrad Ricamora as our resident Mr. Darcy, Nick Adams as the perfectly plucked Cooper, and Margaret Cho doing her Brenda Blethyn best as the mom of the pack.
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Whether she's barreling down the Van Wyck or breaking down in Boca Raton, Elaine Benes is gold, Jerry! This week we're queening out on Julia Louis-Dreyfus in two iconic episodes of "Seinfeld": Season 2's "The Busboy" and Season 3's "The Pen." We get a sea of veteran character actors, a slew of East Coast humor, the surprisingly good looking Cosmo Kramer, George Costanza the Everyman, and a very familiar energy from Jerry Seinfeld. But Elaine being hot in bed, hopped up on muscle relaxers, furiously packing and brown sweater dancing? On a show about nothing, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is EVERYTHING.
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We're wrapping up a month of Pedro Almodóvar with his most recent movie, 2021's "Parallel Mothers." Penélope Cruz's Oscar nomination is much deserved in this story of two mothers whose lives intertwine in beautiful, tragic and sometimes confusing ways after the concurrent birth of their daughters. Familiar faces Rossy de Palma and Julieta Serrano are back, Israel Elejade gives us Spanish Marc Maron, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón gives us best supporting monologues, and you won't believe where the signature red shows up in this one. We also discuss parallels to All About My Mother, some scandalous shower curtains, that hotel smell, and how we'd rank the four Almodóvar movies covered this month.
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Pedro Almodóvar's 1999 Oscar winning "All About My Mother" is, like so many of his movies, all about so many things. and all about women. Cecilia Roth goes to a 27 and back as mother in mourning Manuela, Antonia San Juan and Marisa Paredes shine as Best Supporting Agrado and the indomitable Huma Rojo, and Penelope Cruz is back as the perpetually saintly and pregnant Sister Rosa. "All About Eve" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" are weaved into a story of replacements, returns, redemptions and, of course, that signature red.
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We are continuing our month of Almodóvar with 2006's "Volver," featuring Oscar-nominated Penelope Cruz, the return of Carmen Maura, a surprise BSA from "Holy Camp!", the exquisite agony of Agustina, a telenovela's worth of drama and scandal, the power of community (see: four women moving a freezer!), a buffet of Pedro's signature red and of course, two hours of exquisite lady acting.
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We are kicking off a month of Pedro Almodóvar with his 1988 classic "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." Almodóvar regulars Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Maria Barranco, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Kiti Mánver, Guillermo Montesinos and Chus Lampreave all show to up for a farcical, melodramatic and totally compelling story of scorned lovers, spiked gazpacho, hot sex with Shiite terrorists, a Mambo-themed taxi cab, and through it all, a beautiful message about forgiveness and empathy.
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The Spanish musical "La Llamada" aka "Holy Camp!" may sound bonkers on paper: a teenage girl at a summer camp run by nuns has visions of God singing Whitney Houston songs to her. Meanwhile her best friend is in love with Best Supporting Sister Milagros, the camp chef is their drug dealer, and the new Mother Superior is one hell of a dancer. Call it an act of God, but it all makes for an incredibly charming and heartfelt story! And don't get us started on the way Milagros pulls her socks up...
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It may have been a box office dud no one was really asking for, but this sequel to "Terms of Endearment" has its merits, especially if you watched parts of it on TV as a child. Shirley MacLaine returns to her Oscar-winning role as Aurora, and is joined by "Happy Days" alum Marion Ross as her plucky long-time maid, whose burgeoning love story with Best Supporting Ben Johnson gives us some Golden Globe nominated kitchen acting. We also get Bill Paxton in khakis, Scott Wolf in the nude, a petulant Juliette Lewis, a delightful dialect from Miranda Richardson, Jack Nicholson nabbing a paycheck, the PILLS scene, the driving on the beach scene, and oh Melly, that score!
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Cher, get in here! This week we are queening out on the queens of "Clueless." Though to be honest, A LOT of those queens were the men in this movie. That being said, Alicia Silverstone is giving us major butterflies and there's no denying Brittany Murphy as the true BSA. Snaps to Elisa Donovan, Breckin Meyer, the ageless Paul Rudd, a trio of tragic teachers and of course...Queen Dan. We discover that there is indeed a musical version of this movie and dive into why so many musicals adapted from movies don't work. Plus: Christian as gay representation in our childhood, the illustrious career of Aida Lenares, some 11th hour eye candy, the poster for "Emma," and planning our future with Brian Dennehy.
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Few things feel as perfectly 90's as "The First Wives Club," and we couldn't love it more. In a world of answering machines and bulky coats and sweeping Marc Shaiman scores is an all-star cast of ladies, and this week we're ranking our Top 5 BSA's, including a down in the dumps Debra Monk, Bette Midler at her most Joy Behar, Sarah Jessica Scene Stealer, Dame Maggie Smith's face journeys, and of course, with all the subtlety of a primal scream, the indomitable Diane Keaton. Along the way we queen out on Scott Wolf in "The Evening Star," Dan Hedaya in "Clueless," "It Takes Two," not seeing "Beaches," the Queening of Philip Bosco, and the musical theatre future of this movie. We wrap things up with a fantasy casting special full of Anne's!
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The Oscar race may have become slightly predictable by the night of the awards, but the award show itself, as the world knows, was anything but. So of course we've got to talk a little bit about The Slap, but more importantly, Best Supporting Lupita. And speaking of supporting, Lady Gaga and Yuh-Jung Youn were Best Supporting Angels, and Liza's matter of fact announcement of this year's Best Picture winner was a delightful way to end a weird night in Hollywood.
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Better late than never, we're finally talking about "Belfast" and it was worth the wait! Ciarán Hinds is giving Queen Troy Kotsur a run for his Oscar in the Best Supporting Actor category, while Judi is a bit of a surprise nomination who still packs a wallop in a few choice moments. Caitriona Balfe with that roar and that window acting and that Bus Scene joins the ranks of Ann Dowd for Best Supporting Moms without an Oscar nod this year. This movie brings up a lot of thoughts about seeking community, Irish moms, "My Left Foot" and "Passing" as potential companion pieces, and some good old fashioned thirsting for Jamie Dornan, when we can remember who he is.
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We're bringing our Patreon-only Aftershow back to the main feed this week! Just when you thought we were done queening out on Real Housewives of New York, we are taking it one step further and casting some of our favorite actresses to play Ramona Singer, Bethenny Frankel, Sonja Morgan, LuAnn de Lesseps and more! Plus we'll check in on our Best Supporting Assignments and swoon over our BSA's of the Week, and Nick makes some SPICY revelations about his past towards the end of the episode that'll have you in stitches!
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It may not be prestige television, but when it comes to big BSA energy on TV, few shows have delivered as consistently as the Real Housewives of New York City. It's become a recent obsession for both of us, so we're finally breaking down the best, the worst and everyone in between of RHONY! Joining us is Jen from the YouTube channel Real Housewives Recaps, who brings her expertise and love for the show as well as an unpredictable list of nominees! Nick shares his Best Featured Actresses of RHONY, Colin pours a variety of flavors of tea about Sarah Jessica Parker and LuAnn DeLesseps (allegedly!), and we get to the bottom of Andy Cohen, so to speak. This episode was 2+ hours of pure queening out and we can't wait for a reunion!
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After much discussion and maligning, we are no longer just blindly hating on "Being the Ricardos" but trying to find what's to love in the 2+ hour glimpse into what is apparently the scariest week in the lives of Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, and the cast and crew of "I Love Lucy." It amounts to a lot of Nicole as Carol Radziwill as Lucy futzing with the flowers and moving the piano bench. The real highlights of the movie are the Mertzes--Nina Arianda and Oscar nominee JK Simmons shine as second bananas ripe for more screen time. And while much has been laid at Kidman's feet for a loosey goosey Lucy, Aaron Sorkin's writing and direction were not doing her any favors. We may not be singing many praises this week, but at least we can now say we saw it!
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Princess Diana is having the weirdest Christmas ever in "Spencer," with pearls in her soup, Anne Boleyn haunting her in the halls and only the encouragement of a potentially imaginary best friend Maggie, played by BSA Sally Hawkins, to keep her going till Boxing Day. It's definitely very different from the 9 or 10 biopics that already exist about the Princess of Wales, and honestly, thank god. Kristen Stewart certainly earns her Oscar nomination, as well as Johnny Greenwood's haunting score, and Timothy Spall and Sean Harris stand out in a movie full of uptight men in winer coats. Speaking of coats, that coat on the dress form really takes us down an unnecessary "Starting Over" tangent this week. Also: we spend a meaningful amount of time on the subject of Reuben sandwiches.
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No this isn't another RHONY episode (insert Ramona laugh), we're finally covering "The Lost Daughter"! This year's multiple Oscar nominee includes a BSA nod to Jessie Buckley (not to be confused with Jessie Mueller) as the younger self of Queen Olivia Colman, who is serving up some perfect ice cream cone acting while on the holiday from hell (or at least some kind of purgatory) in Greece. We also get Assistant to the BSA Dagmara Dominczyk as Callie from Queens with that birthday cake, Peter Saarsgard's awful beard, far too much of children whining, and frankly still some questions about this movie. But as two childless gay men, we have lots to dig into about the "insufferable burden" of motherhood, the need to pull a Laura Brown and make a run for it and the existential dilemma of the modern empty nester. But we also celebrate Ed Harris in a sun-kissed supporting role and even queen out about Kathleen Quinlan a little bit!
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The Oscar nominations were announced this week and as usual there were surprises, disappointments and of course glaring omissions in our humblest of opinions. We dive into all four acting categories, and then give some love to the recent BAFTA nominations, especially when it comes to names like Ann Dowd, Mike Faist and Ruth Negga on the list.
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Birthday girl's choice continues this week, this time with Nick's pick of "The Light in the Piazza," featured on PBS Live at Lincoln Center and currently either lurking the internet or residing in the Google Drives of devoted musical theatre folks. We queen out on the refreshingly classic score, Victoria Clark's North Carolina accent, the rocky past in casting Clara, and the overall Glass Menagerie vibes (with a decidedly less tragic outcome). We also discuss Nick's own experience as a cast member and the fruitful connection in Florida he made with Best Supporting Amanda thanks to this show!
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Apologies for the slightly wonky audio this week!
As is tradition on the Best Supporting Podcast, it's birthday girl's choice this week and Colin has quite arbitrarily picked the retirement community comedy "Queen Bees." But honestly, what a pleasant birthday surprise! Ellen Burstyn is bringing the same mopey, warbley, lived in energy of her "Pieces of a Woman" BSA performance to this, and her chemistry with Loretta Devine while their characters bond over a joint is reason alone to watch. Jane Curtin brings up warm memories of "Kate & Allie," we just swoon for Ann-Margret, and then there's that gay grandson! We cover a lot of ground this week--"Coneheads," Treat Williams, hot Hollywood sons, gaydar for Canada, growing up with grandmas and whether it's "Urban Legend" or "Urban Legends."
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2021 was a year chockfull of Best Supporting Moms, and this week we're queening out on Queen Oracene, Venus and Serena Williams' mother as portrayed by Aunjanue Ellis in "King Richard." Will Smith has our vote for Best Actor as the tirelessly stubborn and determined Richard Williams, and we're excited to see Ellis enter the incredibly competitive BSA race. We discuss the big kitchen scene, the complicated dynamics of their relationship, Best Supporting Nurses and windbreaker hugs. There's also a brief "The Lost Daughter" tangent and moments of appreciation for the Best Supporting Actor work from Jon Bernthal, Tony Goldwyn, and one scene queen Kevin Dunn. (To say nothing of Dylan McDermott in those sunglasses.)
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2021 was a big year for the Best Supporting Podcast! From the Housewives to the White House to the White Lotus and even a rock in the middle of the ocean, this week we’re looking back on our favorite episodes, performances, shows and movies from the last 52 weeks!
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Rebecca Hall's "Passing" feels like an overlooked gem on the shelves of Netflix, though Ruth Negga's mesmerizing performance as Claire, a black woman passing for white in 1920's New York, is making some shortlists for BSA this year. But why isn't Tessa Thompson knocking Nicole Kidman's goosey Lucy out of the Best Actress race? Andre Holland, Bill Camp and a potentially typecast Alexander Skarsgard co-star, with a standout featured performance by Antoinette Crowe-Legacy as Felice that's already made her a 2022 Westons hopeful. We queen out on the queer lens, the literary tones, the FACE JOURNEYS (oh god the face journeys) and what exactly happened after Chekhov's Window was opened...
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Much to our surprise and delight, "The Power of the Dog" has more in common with "Brokeback Mountain" and "The Bad Seed" than that Netflix thumbnail would ever let on! Kirsten Dunst deserves all of the Oscar buzz surrounding her performance as the wilting Rose, with Kodi Smit-McPhee playing the original Demon Twink and Benedict Cumberbatch as the epitome of literal toxic masculinity. To say nothing of the deceased but ever-present Bronco Henry and his magazine collection!
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We are feeling pretty, witty and gay this week as we queen out on Stephen Spielberg's remake of "West Side Story," featuring not only the return of legend Rita Moreno as Valentina, but Ariana DeBose more than filling her shoes as Anita. We're also swooning for Bernardo (and Chino behind those glasses!), to say nothing of Mike Faist's movie-stealing Riff. We discuss the gritty edges of this version vs. the magical realism of the original, the updated moments for characters like Grazi and Anybodys, and the immediate iconography of that yellow and red dress.
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This week on The Best Supporting Aftershow we are diving headfirst into the second half of season two of PEN15. But not before taking a quick stop at Sheetz and yet another RHONY Roundup! Nick finally listened to The Demise of Mrs. Baylock and Colin is positively smitten with Only Murders in the Building. In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick suggests a Robin de Jesus / Andrew Garfield #friendshipgoals TikTok and Colin declares his love publicly for his new milk frother.
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The scariest non-horror movie you'll see all year, Stephen Karam's brilliant adaptation and direction of his Tony winning play "The Humans" arrived on Showtime to seemingly no deserved fanfare. The cast of six, including Beanie Feldstein, Richard Jenkins, Amy Schumer, Stephen Yeun and Queen June Squibb, works together through a symphony of micro-aggressions and private meltdowns, but it's Jayne Houdyshell, the only other carryover from the stage version and with a Tony for it to boot, who steals the show. Between the recliner moment, crying alone at the kitchen table, telling Brigid about her broken toilet seat and THE CUPCAKE SCENE, we can't celebrate this BSA enough at the beginning of an awards season where she's unlikely to get any recognition. We wrap things up this week with an important announcement about the Best Supporting Aftershow!
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This week on The Best Supporting Aftershow we are continuing our pumpkin pie for breakfast post-Thanksgiving wrap up! Nick has failed yet again to complete his extra credit for his Best Supporting Assignment from last week while Colin received top marks for Insecure and Adele’s new album. In our BSA of the Week segment Nick can’t get enough of Martin Short’s campy goodness in Only Murders in the Building and Colin suggests a proper Sondheim sendoff courtesy of Julie Klausner and Tom Sharpling’s Double Threat podcast.
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Let's call it a Thanksgiving hangover! A little behind the scenes confusion means this week is a meal of sides with no main, an extended aftershow to let the holidays digest a bit. We catch up on our respective Thanksgivings, updates on our individual RHONY journeys, some new podcasts and audiobooks currently in our ears and the possibilities a milk frother can bring into your life.
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This week on the Best supporting podcast Nick and Colin catch up and discuss the most important question of all : what's on your Thanksgiving plate? In our Best Supporting Assignment segment, Nick receives an Incomplete and Colin breaks down the complex persona of Ramona Singer. In our BSA of the week segment, Nick welcomes Adele's new album with open arms and Colin breaks down the perfect Egg Sandwich!
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What starts as a familiar story of familial obligation, high school romance and one girl's coming of age evolves into something so much more powerful and gay gasp worthy in "CODA." Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur are both vying for BSA as the deaf parents of Emilia Jones's Ruby, the sole hearing member and de facto interpreter for her family, especially when it comes to running their fishing business. We queen out on our favorite moments--the concert, the audition and of course, that pickup truck scene!--and Nick reveals his true history with The West Wing,
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow Nick provides a post Kayan's 40th Birthday wrap up (Spoiler : there are plenty General Tso's shrimp to go around!) Colin is back on the Peloton, and Adele is back in our ears. In our Best Supporting Assignment Nick scolds Colin for holding out on Viv Maudlin and both hosts dissect the trope of Single white gay writers named Michael. Nick revisits an off mic RHONY chat in his BSA of the week and Colin is absolutely smitten with the wonder of Instagram's coffeeally32 and hisdonnarides
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We love a short runtime, a raspy voiced mother, a Jackie Hoffman cameo and some climactic meltdown acting, and we got all that and more in "Shiva Baby." Polly Draper steals our hearts in those glasses as the classic Jewish mother with a heart of gold and sends us into a rabbit hole of 90's TV moms, bad IMDb pictures and Timothy Busfield. We also talk about extra work, the nightmarish world of open calls in New York, our shared love for Bonnie Hunt, and the importance of not knowing what you're doing with your life in your 20's. Naturally, Jill Zarin comes up in conversation more than a few times.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow Colin and Nick have both experienced a paradigm shift courtesy of the Real Housewives of New York. They break down the Scary Island episode and gab about their favorite moments and of course da belle of da ball, Queen Jill Zarin. We wrap things up with Best Supporting Kayan in honor of his 40th Birthday and hop on our camels. Ya habibi!
We're a couple of Peeping Toms this week, gawking at the beautiful "Rear Window." While the Hitchcock classic features the effortlessly charming Grace Kelly and the big Rhea Perlman energy of Thelma Ritter, the true star of the movie is the elaborate apartment courtyard set. We take a meaningful tangent into the topic of past lives and innate talents, we imagine this movie as a stage production, and we warn you right away that the dog, indeed, dies in this otherwise fairly perfect movie.
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We are still on a Mass high this week on The Best Supporting Aftershow as we dive head first into November! We touch base with our thoughts on The Great British Bake show, Costco, RHONY, and the genius of TikTok's Caitlin Riley. Its all about Rite and Kelly in our Best Supporting Assignments before we wrap up with our BSA's of the week where Nick spreads the word of Bel Gioioso and Colin can't get enough of The Good Vanilla!
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After much anticipation, we can finally queen out on Fran Kranz's queen-level directorial and screenwriting debut, "Mass." Despite having no notes and still "needing space," as Ann Dowd would say, we dive deep into everything from the stages of grief each character represents to the importance of Jason Isaacs' dirty tennis sneakers. There's "no Dowd about it" that Ann should and perhaps will be nominated for Best Supporting Actress, but we were not prepared for the gospel of Martha Plimpton. (To say nothing of Best Supporting Judy and Kendall!) We can't help but sing the praises of this incredibly heavy and hard to sell movie that we're just so excited to watch again.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow the the hosts compare notes for their spooky Halloween weekend plans, catch up on The Great British Bake off, and a few other bits that comprise their recent media diets! Its all about Rita in the Best Supporting Assignment segment and then its off to BSA of the Week where Nick gives a rave review of Kelly Clarkson's new Christmas album and Colin lets us know about the most recent selection of the Saturday Night Movie Club!
The power of Christ compels us this week to discuss another mother-daughter Best Actress/Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominated horror movie, "The Exorcist"! BSP alum Ellen Burstyn is gunning for a Weston as Chris McNeil, either for her expert mom work or her jangly talking through tears. We have much to say about the nomination of Linda Blair as well as the recognition of Mercedes McCambridge for her voice work, and the overall impact of the Oscar winning sound design. Plus: watching this movie with a Catholic upbringing, some weird childhood memories of "The Heretic: The Exorcist II," thoughts on the use of the iconic Mike Oldfield music, a tangent about "Misery," reasons to revisit "Pieces of a Woman" and our feelings on Ouija boards as toys to contact the dead.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow Colin tells us about the much anticipated second viewing of Mass followed by a live Q&A with ANN DOWD. Nick surprises Colin by revealing that he has finished Work in Progress Season 2, and both hosts discuss the joy of the current season of the Great British Bake off.
In our Best Supporting Assignment segment, Nick is thoroughly creeped out by 1973's The Baby, and Colin reluctantly commits to watching more of the Squid Game at his own pace.
In our BSA of the Week segment its ties all around as Nick can't decided between Work In Progress Season 2 and the Rita Moreno documentary while Colin announces his continued love and admiration for both Ann Dowd and a recent McGriddle experience.
Pardon the audio this episode, we had some telekinetic difficulties but it's not like we burned down the prom or anything. This week we're queening out on Oscar nominee Piper Laurie as one of horror's most monstrous mothers, Margaret White in 1976's "Carrie." (The question is even posed as to whether she should have won the Academy Award over Beatrice Straight in "Network" that year!) We also have much to say about Broadway legend Betty Buckley in her film debut as Miss Collins, a sympathetic gym teacher fond of a face journey and a cigarette in the principal's office. Plus: Sue Snell and Tommy Ross as "good kids," Nancy Allen as the iconically evil Chris, John Travolta as her flunky hunk, Ellen Travolta as a brief tangent that has nothing to do with "Carrie," and praise for Pino, Priscilla Pointer and that perfectly bonkers ending.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we talk High Tea and Kelly Clarkson's new Christmas album with a side of cancel culture. For our Best Supporting Assignments Nick is shouting out his love for Showtime's 'Work In Progress' from the rooftops while Colin enjoys the 'bakes' of the new batch of bakers on The Great British Bake Off. Mum is the word for our BSA of the Week segment until both of us catch up on Squid Game and Mass is released in Pittsburgh!
So much has already been said about Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" and its impact on the horror genre and American cinema in general, but its worth also mentioning that Janet Leigh was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as the ill-fated Marion Crane. While she's best known for her shower scene, the conversation over sandwiches with Anthony Perkins' perfectly played Norman, the constant inner turmoil behind her eyes while driving, and of course those beautiful brows make her truly fascinating in this role. We also queen out on the Hitchcock hunks, including cutie patootie Perkins, Assistant to the BSA Vera Miles as the maybe lesbian Lila, Bernard Herrmann's iconic score, connections to both "Halloween" and "The Blair Witch Project," and reasons to not bother with the 1998 remake. Plus: who we would cast in "Psycho" today, some wishful thinking about John Gavin's sexuality, and a plea to the congregation for "Mass."
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are coming down from the excitement of the 1st Annual Westons! Nick gives us a lower back and AC update, and Colin gives his official review of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway (Spoiler alert : he hated it). In our BSA of the Week segment Colin regales us with the behind the scenes joy of the Best Supporting Production meeting for the Westons followed by Nick formerly announcing that he has entered the L.L Bean phase of his life.
To celebrate both our second podcast birthday and our 100th episode this week, we're having an imaginary awards show named after character actress Celia Weston! The Westons are a hall of fame, looking back over the last 99 episodes, of categories like best supporting sisters, best cigarette acting, best talking through tears and more. We also hand out the first ever Rita Moreno Award for Excellence, crown some queens, and name our BSA of the Year!
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Our first ever Best Supporting Guest, Mark of Instagram's @dublin_zoetrope and host of "Oh Shut Up," joins us this week to discuss not only Anne Archer's BSA nomination as the beleaguered Beth Gallagher in 1987's "Fatal Attraction," but of course the Academy's eternal bridesmaid, Glenn Close, in perhaps her best well-known nominated performance. We discuss the origins of Mark's appreciation for Glenn, the infamous Oscars (aka "What Happened"), the State of Meryl Streep, the perils of an emphatic For Your Consideration campaign, the recipe for Jill Biden and whether all of Amy Adams nominations were legit. Plus: BSA of the Week is back this week, covering everything from movie musicals to fallen Disney stars, and what is becoming a requisite moment of celebration for The Other Two.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we have a whole smorgasbord of topics to discuss! First, we journey into a deep conversation about career paths followed by our Best Supporting assignments. We wrap it up with our BSA's of the week where Nick bows down to the immense talent of Novympia in her masterful Ina Garten Parody. Colin then expresses his gratitude for the three ring circus that is the group chat with Jodie and Amanda of We love to Hate Everything and Total Request Podcast.
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The 2021 Emmys resulted in a number of wins we both had our fingers and toes crossed for--most notably Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Kate Winslet and Michaela Cole. So there's much to celebrate, but also much to dissect this week. A round-up of this year's winners leads eventually to our own takes on #EmmysSoWhite and why, for example, neither of us even watch shows like Insecure. Seth Rogen in 50 Shades of Clay isn't the only one asking the hard questions!
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we get a lower back follow up from Nick, a discussion on restaurant experiences in the mid 90's, and much more! In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick discovers a new Aldi gem and can't get enough of jamie's homemade Pistachio Whoopie Pies. Colin takes us home with a healthy reminder that Vine did it first and did it best.
The relatively recent critical/commercial titan of Broadway, "Come From Away," has come to AppleTV+ in a filmed stage production ala "Hamilton." While the true story of a small Canadian town in Newfoundland taking in 7,000 diverted airline passengers on 9/11 is lovely, the show itself had one of us hoping to be diverted from ever watching it again. While we do get, eventually, to a list of BSA's and find some highlights to celebrate, this is probably our most critical episode (watch your back, "Murder on the Orient Express"!) but also a productive one. But if you're a fan of Beulah, be forewarned. Even her khakis aren't safe from criticism.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we discuss lower back pain, New York City in your 30's, and Colin's new candles! We compare notes after our first Best Supporting Assignment and then move on to our BSA of the Week segment where Nick channels his inner gaymer and Colin spreads the good news of season 2 of Work in Progress!
Only in 1977 could you end up at the bottom of the ocean in a luxury airplane (with wall to wall brown carpeting) among the likes of Olivia de Havilland, Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, Christopher Lee, Kathleen Quinlan, and that indomitable good time gal herself, Brenda Vaccaro. This week we're diving to the depths of 70's disaster films to discuss the BSA's among this all-star cast of underwater actresses.
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This week on The Best Supporting Aftershow we are talking about what we're listening to, watching, and queen out on the teaser trailer for Mass. After we introduce a new segment of The Best Supporting Aftershow, we dive into our BSAs of the week! Nick doles out some belated Birthday wishes, recommends a 90's Kids Instagram account, and gives a shout to to Amanda, Don, and Walter Kuchinski for stopping by Pittsburgh on their voyage back to Calgary. Colin throws us a twist when he reveals his two time BSA of the week, Brenda Vaccaro is having a good time!
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It's Best Supporting Animation this week as we queen out on this much anticipated Season 2 episode of PEN15. Ana and Maya are just as awkward and endearing in this Mike Judge-style animated adventure in Florida with Ana's dad Curtis featuring love, danger, new friends, old wounds, very expensive ginger ale and one unfortunate caricature. This naturally brings up a lot of opinions on hotel breakfasts, hot tubs, delusions of pre-teen fashion, drunk foods, and of course, our enduring love for Ana and Maya in all forms. Plus we identify a surprise BSA by the end of the episode so this episode is totally on brand for this podcast after all!
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are talking about The Pattern, more early 90's video store nostalgia, and a belated queening out on The White Lotus theme song.
In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick recommends a recent Alright Mary triumph and a buffalo mac and cheese flatbread that will knock your socks off. Colin is happy to report that "Brenda Vaccaro is having a Good Time" just in time for us to wrap up the episode!
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We are checking into the exclusive White Lotus resort for a week of marital discord, zillennial angst, casual colonialism, accidental homicide and of course, so much great actressing! Mike White's HBO opus of privilege gone poisonous "The White Lotus" includes Connie Britton, Alexandra Daddario, Natasha Rothwell, Brittany O'Grady, Molly Shannon and of course, the icon, legend and moment of the summer of 2021, Jennifer Coolidge. We are counting down our Top 5 BSA's of the season, and much like the show itself, expect a lot of surprises, as well as a tangent on what exactly Aloha Nachos are.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we talk about road trips, Arby's, Lizzo's new single, Tea with the Dames, White Lotus, Astrology Apps, Ted Lasso, TikTok Chorus fails, and Movie Rental Store scented candles! In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick gushes over a Lake House in Virginia and Colin introduces us to the Wendy's Hot Drinks Training video.
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We have a soft spot for nuanced, animated moms, and so joining the Best Supporting ranks of Marge Simpson and Linda Belcher this week is "King of the Hill" queen, Peggy Hill. We're zooming in on the Season 11 episode "Peggy Horror Picture Show," in which Peggy unknowingly befriends a drag queen. We discuss Mike Judge, Brittany Murphy and Pamela Adlon, the bonkers Bill, surprisingly emotional animation, other parallels to The Simpsons and Bob's Burgers, and of course the fact that Peggy is voiced by Kathy Najimy. And have we mentioned this episode premiered in 2007 on Fox during primetime? That may come up a few times.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we learn that Colin has made his first foray into the wonderful world of estate sales! The hosts chat about Lizzo's upcoming sophomore album, the Sex and the City reboot, and much more! In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick upgrades his sound equipment and cannot get enough of Happy Endings on Hulu, (specifically Zachary Knight). Colin gives a high recommendation to an early Kim Hunter vehicle in 1943's The Seventh Victim and officially declares himself as a White Lotus Gay.
While 1997's "My Best Friend's Wedding" may appear to be a romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts as our charismatic heroine, it's actually a psychological thriller in which Cameron Diaz as the kooky co-ed Kimmy becomes our heroine in peril, while the charismatic (and sultry) voice of reason is none other than George, an under-sung gay character (if not icon) of 90's cinema played by BAFTA-nominated Rupert Everett. Dermot Mulroney continues to be a delight to look at, even if his character might not be sharpest sports writer in the press box, Paul Giamatti pops up as a One Scene Queen, Susan Sullivan gives good Baranski, and dynamic duo Rachel Griffiths and Carrie Preston steal the show. We also have a lot to say about father of the bride Philip Bosco ("It Takes Two," anyone?), stressful kitchen scenes, Andy Garcia in "When a Man Loves a Woman," Lisa Ann Walter's wardrobe in "The Parent Trap," Cammy Diaz's big pork product energy, and feelings on the upcoming "My Best Friend's Wedding" musical.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow Colin is putting Nicks knowledge of Ann Dowd to the test in a game we like to call "Well Ann-Dowd." In our BSA of the Week segment Nick celebrates Colins expert level gif game, and introduces us to his new mini fridge, Fred. Colin has his first ever worst BSA and finally sat down to watch Barbara Barrie in the 1964 classic One Potato, Two Potato
Blessed be, this week we're celebrating Best Supporting Podcast fave Ann Dowd in her most iconic role to date as Gilead's Aunt Lydia, in her infamous flashback episode from Season 3 of "The Handmaid's Tale." While the show overall may be a bit too grim for our tastes, we can't help but marvel at not only Ann's award-winning transformation, but the exquisite agony of Elizabeth Moss as June. We could do with less dead babies and the occasional joke wouldn't go astray, but we'll settle for a dolled up Lydia doing a karaoke duet of "Islands in the Stream."
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are celebrating Molly Shannon in a trivia game entitled, "Hello, Molly!" In our BSA of the Week segment Nick gives a strong recommendation to Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Mustard, Ina Garten bloopers, and Cecily Strong's impeccable Ramona Singer impression on Las Culturistas. Colin gives high praise to a recent Beach Tent purchase, stoned Grandma youtube culture, and the winner of Drag Race España's epic wig reveal.
Molly Shannon's award-winning role in 2016's essentially perfect "Other People" is classic Best Supporting Podcast material--the charming cancer-stricken mother of a conflicted gay writer whose moved home from New York to contend with her death and his own demons. But then we get a supporting cast jam-packed with favorites, from the indomitable June Squibb to a scene-stealing D'Arcy Carden and the absolutely delightful Retta. We queen out on the cast and the moments, but also have a lot to say this week about Sacramento, grandparents, Netflix thumbnails, gay bars and, ugh, minivans.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow its time to play Smarty Pants! Colin quizzes Nick on Jean Smart related trivia and the pressure is on. In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick recommends Apple TV's Schmigadoon and Casey Wilson's new audio book. Colin takes us home with rediscovering the modern youtube classic "Julianne Moore Loves to Cry"
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Not only is the hit HBO show "Hacks" a perfect vehicle for Jean Smart's indomitable talents alongside breakout co-star Hannah Einbinder, but the cast is packed with a charming, surprising and nuanced ensemble of supporting players, including Emmy nominees Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams, plus Poppy Liu, Meg Stalter, Lauren Weedman, Caitlin Olsen and one very charming cocktail waitress. We're counting down our Top 5 BSA's this week, including a few very honorable mentions and one very perfect monkey.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are breaking down the 2021 Emmy Nominations. We are overjoyed to see Michael Coel, MJ Rodriguez, PEN15, Ted Lasso, and the category of all categories : Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series/Movie!
In our BSA of the week segment, Nick raves about some recent sauces and snacks that are bringing, Jessica Wild's All Stars 6 return, and Ted Lasso. Colin has a newfound appreciation for Oats Overnight and salutes the women of Getting on.
We are concluding our stay in the extended care wing this week with our deep dive into episodes 5 and 6 of Season 1 of "Getting On," which include a nightmare of a night shift that plays out like a grim farce and a series of unpredictable conclusions for both patients and staff in the final episode. Daniel Stern, Irma P. Hall, Molly Shannon, Ann Guilbert and K Callan round out a season full of fabulous featured players, Alex Borstein gives a top shelf drunk performance, Niecy Nash goes full Olivia Colman and Laurie Metcalf fiddles with a binder cover in a way that just tickles us.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are talking about our Fourth of July weekends, an overnight Oats follow up from Colin, and Nick learns about the infamous Olsen Twin "Put it on a Pizza" youtube video. In our BSA of the week segment Colin gives a rave review for 1967's The Incident and Nick queens OUT on a 2009 Alicia Keys / Beyonce BOP.
We're back for another week with Laurie Metcalf, Niecy Nash and Alex Borstein navigating the trials and tribulations of senior care in Season 1 of "Getting On." We're focusing on episodes 3 and 4, which also feature guest stars Molly Shannon and NOT Jane Adams, as Colin keeps calling her, but Paula Pepperell, plus Ann Guilbert in some compromising positions and unfortunately no June Squibb.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are serving up a smorgasbord of books, movies, and TV shows that have played crucial parts of our well balanced BSA media diets. Colin highlights three movies that he's watched as well and tells us about a new foray into designer food. Nick tells us about the pilot of the new Annie Murphy vehicle on AMC, expresses great delight over the newest All Star Season of Rupaul's Drag Race, and announces that he's writing the next great American novel on his new typewriter.
We're spending some extended time in the Billy Barnes Extended Care Ward with a trio of BSA's-and, at one point, more June Squibb than we know what to do with. We're spending the next few weeks discussing Season 1 of the US remake of "Getting On," two episodes at a time. We celebrate the under-celebrated Niecy Nash and look back fondly on her "Clean House" days, marvel in Laurie Metcalf's bottomless bag of acting choices and discuss the tragic underbelly of Alex Borstein's Nurse Dawn. Plus: the joy of watching nurses at work, grandma stories, a detailed discussion about how many donuts we could eat in one sitting, some investigative IMDb'ing about Mel Hernandez, an appearance from Ethel Beavers, and a look ahead at some exciting guest stars on the series.
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This week on The Best Supporting Aftershow we are playing Meryl Mad Libs in honor of Meryl Streeps's Birthday. In our BSA of the Week Segment, Colin tells us about The Book Group with Michelle Gomez, and Nick gushes about his succulent collection. We finish up the episode with a quick discussion about Brittany Runs a Marathon and peace out in time for some Thai Food and Ice Cream!
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It's certainly not quiet uptown in Lin-Manuel Miranda's "In the Heights," the long-awaited film version of the Broadway hit musical. The movie is also surprisingly different from the show--we dive into what got cut, who got added and what was missed. At the heart of the movie is Olga Merediz as Abuela, but we also have lots of love for Assistant to the BSA Daphne Rubin-Vega, the effortless charm of Anthony Ramos, that well-cast Marc Anthony cameo and Mr. Softee himself, Christopher Jackson.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are talking about our most anticipated Film and TV shows of 2021! In our BSA of the Week segment, Colin recommends the classic Pittsburgh documentary "Kennywood Memories," and recommends some Film Noir stand outs from his IMDB watch list. Nick recommends the Movies That Made Us Gay podcast, 'Do the Work' by Steven Pressfield, and reveals that he finally pressed play on HBO's Hacks
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Buckle up for a non-stop flight full of first class acting--how's that for a punny review of "The Flight Attendant"? But it really is a great show. Kaley Cuoco more than earns her odds of winning an Emmy, especially now that Catherine O'Hara is out of the category, and she's surrounded by a stellar cast that includes Rosie Perez, Zosia Mamet, TR Knight and the divine Michelle Gomez. We count down our five favorite supporting players of the series, some of their best acting moments, where the show lost the flight plan a little for us, and where we hope the show is headed in Season 2.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we make some early predictions and discuss the upcoming 2021 Emmy awards this September. Kate vs. Michaela. Is this Kathryn Hahn and Kaley Cuoco's year? Should we start watching Ted Lasso?
In our BSA of the week segment, Nick is once again grateful for his AC and for the upcoming arrival for one of our favorite BSAs. Colin teases us with two upcoming Ann Dowd projects that involve grief and family tension in addition to some Sleepy time bliss courtesy of a 1993 YouTube Series.
Pennsylvania Diners and Other Road Side Restaurants 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmoDYCyB5kM
From its regional accuracy to its wall to wall actressing, "Mare of Easttown" is right up our turnpikes as actressexuals from the Northeast. It goes without saying that Kate Winslet is basically royalty and her performance as Mare Sheehan is likely career best work so far. Julianne Nicholson and Jean Smart are duking it out for BSA, but Nicholson's car and kitchen floor acting in the last episode are series highlights. We also have much to say about Easttown itself and our feelings on community, the nuances of portraying middle class people and the merits of being the unofficial mayor of your hometown.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow its Nick's turn to quiz Colin on some of our Fan Favorite BSAs! Before the game, the hosts talk about their Memorial Day Weekends and the plight of being an introvert in an extroverted world. In our BSA of the Week segment Colin urges Nick to watch Mare of Easttown, Nick queens out on Matt Leblanc at the Friends reunion, and Colin finally sits down to watch one of Christopher Guests finest pieces of film.
"Special" is, well, a special show--a surprisingly honest and nuanced story about disability, sex, dating, and most importantly, the relationship between a gay man and his mother. While Ryan O'Connell is the mastermind of the show, Jessica Hecht's brilliant performance as his mother Karen is at the heart of it. This week we dive into the fourth episode of the second season to discuss one of our favorite topics, navigating grief, plus our own feelings as 30-something creatives who don't have Netflix shows, some love for Lauren Weedman both as Tanya and as Doris in "Looking," and a call for more single take shots of women looking at themselves in a mirror on the day of a funeral, preferably while eating candy or doing their makeup.
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This week we are celebrating all things Allison Janney as Nick is in the hot seat for 'The Untitled Allison Janney Trivia Game.' In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick gives a recommendation and rave review for his newly purchased AC unit and celebrates the women of Netflix's 'Special' while Colin continues to urge us to consider Brittany Runs a Marathon for your next rainy Saturday movie.
This week, we discuss both pop culture and buffets, but the episode itself is also a buffet of movies, trailers, podcasts and performances that are on our gay agendas to discuss. We're covering the Dear Evan Hansen and Cruella trailers, hot takes on the woeful Woman in the Window, long overdue love for Brittany Runs a Marathon, a reunion of Friends, some Lillian Gish appreciation, Knives Out 2 casting, and some spoiler-free love for Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson and Jean Smart in Mare of Easttown. But mostly, we talk about buffets.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow it's Nick's turn to stump Colin in a game we like to call "Close, but no Oscar," highlighting the career of Glenn Close. In our BSA of the week segment, Nick raves about a life changing burger and just can't get enough of the Sunday Pancakes podcast featuring recent guest, Karen Olivo. Colin treats himself to a bit of self care in the form of a Snickers and tests the waters on the newest Jean Smart vehicle courtesy of HBO Max.
Marge Simpson buys a deeply discounted Chanel suit and her whole life starts to change, but is it for the better? This formative episode of "The Simpsons" is one of the best Marge stories of the series and gives us Best Supporting Lisa, plus Springfield's own Mean Girls, very little Bart, and even a journey into Patti and Selma's wardrobe. We tangent down memory lane more than once this week, queening out on 90's commercials for kids, the fantasy of looking rich, the wonder of chocolate chip pancakes and hanging out with our moms.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are playing Which Wiest is it? Colin stumps Nick in a series of questions about the movies of Diane Wiest,what's not to love? In our BSA of the Week segment Nick raves about some killer Knafeh in New Hampshire and gives a Birthday shout out to two of his favorite felines. Colin is anticipating his Summer Mom time and pays homage to an eliminated queen on Drag Race down under!
When Roseanne Barr briefly boycotted her own show during the filming of Season 2, an episode was written sending her character out of town and focusing on her sister Jackie's interim role as wife and mother to Dan and the kids. This week, we queen out on the nuanced chemistry between Laurie Metcalf and John Goodman, the goosey goodness of Natalie West, the episode as a one-act play, coat acting, men who are queens, the concept of Mom Time, and when shows should call it quits.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are talking about our favorite Divas, or in our case, perhaps a lack-thereof. We take a deep dive into why gay men are drawn to divas, and revisit our roots of why BSA energy is our drug of choice. Then it's off to corporate America as Colin reveals some exciting news in the form of the end of an era and a fabulous Summer Sabbatical. In our BSA of the Week segment Nick becomes a #plantdad, sings the praises of Laura Hankin's newest book, and gives a shout out to his mom, Deb. Colin weighs in on his recent binge of Dublin_Zoetrope's podcast and reveals that he has taken the plunge into NBC's Good Girls. Happy Mother's day!
"Moonstruck" is one of 10 movies to receive Oscars for both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, and deservedly so for Cher as the lovestruck Loretta and the late, great Olympia Dukakis as her mother Rose. We also get a classic Assistant to the BSA in Julie Bovasso as the delightfully nuanced Rita, a perfectly charming/smarmy John Mahoney, that amazing climactic set piece over oatmeal, Olympia's quintessential "when she won it" moment, Vincent Gardenia's punim, a very wolfy Nicholas Cage, and the sheer star power of Cher, with that mane of hair and her oddly familiar speckled pea coat.
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Better late than never, but this week we are discussing last Sunday's Oscar ceremony! There is much to talk about including the gag of century as Sir Anthony Hopkins takes home his second Academy Award! In our BSA of the Week segment Nick continues to sing the praises of Dublin_Zoetrope's new podcast (Oh, Shut up!) and Colin encourages us to tune into Kath and Kim.
Mira Nair's marigold-filled "Monsoon Wedding" is a beautiful celebration of the complexities of love in its many forms. And it's flooded with an ensemble of fabulous actors, especially Best Supporting Shefali Shah as Ria, the "always a bridesmaid, never a bride" cousin of Aditi, whose arranged marriage to the dreamy Hemant has brought dozens of family members to Delhi for days of ceremony, celebration, music, new connections, secrets revealed, and more than a little bit of rain.
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are talking about the BAFTA winners! The snubs, the surprises, but most importantly a win for Sir Anthony Hopkins! Nick and Colin make their final Oscar predictions but are still unsure as ever as we lead into Oscar weekend. In our BSA of the Week segment Nick dives back into Veep and urges us all humans to listen to Dublin_Zoetrope's new podcast "Oh, Shut up!" Colin receives accolades from a collegiate blast from the past and introduces the magic of Best Supporting Marco.
While Annette Bening is undoubtedly the shining star of "The American President" (and unfairly looked over for a Best Actress Oscar nomination, in our humble opinions), she's our BSA this week because, well, we make the rules around here. Not to say the supporting cast isn't stacked, with Martin Sheen, Michael J Fox, Samantha Mathis, Wendie Malick, "Little Giants" star Shawna Waldron, and one of our favorite queens to queen out on, Anna Deveare Smith. Michael Douglas certainly gets our vote as President Andy and we have much to say about the lyrical genius of Aaron Sorkin. But we're completely captivated by Sydney Ellen Wade, whether at her giddiest ("What do I do?"), her angriest (that drawer acting!) or her sexiest(honking the mattress). We'd navigate Dupont Circle any day for Bening's pitch perfect performance in what is, well, a pitch perfect 90's movie.
This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are discussing the SAG award winners! From the predictable to the unpredictable, we are more confused than ever as to who will win Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at this years Oscars.
In our BSA of the week segment, Nick promotes two new fabulous TikTok accounts and gushes over the magic of Celia Keenan Bolger's new podcast, Sunday Pancakes. Then Colin reminds us of the brilliance of the YouTube series "In Bed with Joan," and urges our listeners to listen to the Jim Rash episode! wink wink
Tim Burton's schlocky satire of 1950's alien invasion movies has a stacked cast, from prestige actors like Sylvia Sidney and Rod Steiger to rising stars Natalie Portman and Jack Black. Plus a whole new side to Annette Bening, Pam Grier driving a bus, Glenn at a 10, peak Sarah Jessica Parker, a super swively Lisa Marie in high drag, and even a minute and a half of Danny DeVIto!
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This week we are taking a break from awards show chatter and simply gabbing about whatever comes to mind! We cover lower back pain, yoga, body image, coffee culture, and much more! In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick swoons over his new coffee warmer, provides a new podcast recommendation, and tells us all to watch Good Girls. Colin provides a caffeine alternative and unapologetically declares his continued love and support for Jersey Shore.
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"Rachel Getting Married" is undeniable proof that Anne Hathaway is a good, if not great, actress, in a role that deservedly earned her an Oscar nomination. She also happens to be surrounded by an incredible cast of supporting players, in roles ranging from Rosemarie Dewitt's titular Rachel to Roslyn Ruff as Kym's rehab nurse Rosa. We have much to say about Debra Winger's rasp and eventual roar as Abby and probably spend more time queening out on Anna Deveare Smith as stepmom Carol than she even appears in the movie. We could do with less jazz appreciation and frankly more Carol, but this may just be one of our favorite movies.
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Its the episode that you've all been waiting for. Nick has finally seen Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and its finally time to talk about Maria Bakalova! In our BSA of the Week segment, Nick celebrates the genius of Colin's Best Supporting Aftershow theme music and urges everyone to watch Alan S. Kim's Critics Choice Award acceptance speech IMMEDIATELY. Colin recommends two BSA-worthy Instagram accounts and reignites a long lost love of Jersey Shore.
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Between Yuh-jung Youn in "Minari" and Glenn in "Hillbilly Elegy," we're getting so much Big Grandma Energy this Oscar season. While "Minari" and its male stars Steven Yuen and Alan S. Kim are getting lots of recognition, to say nothing of Youn's much-deserved nomination, we have equal praise for Yeri Han as Monica. We also find some surprising similarities to "Little Miss Sunshine," queen out on the multiple brief but powerful face journeys in this movie, swoon over the score, and break down the best bits of that rooftop parking lot scene before Nick makes a shocking revelation about his feelings on a certain nominee this year who shall not be named...
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The BAFTA and Oscar nominations are out and we are simply overjoyed. History is being made and we are here to discuss the snubs, concerns, and overall excitement in what is sure to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable awards seasons ever! In our BSA of the Week segment Nick sings the praises of North Carolina french fries and some extra special Grammy performances while Colin is still reeling from the show-stopping performance of (Sir) Anthony Hopkins in The Father.
Equal parts disorienting and heartbreaking, "The Father" takes a familiar narrative of caring for an aging parent and turns it into a firsthand experience of dementia. Olivia Colman proves there is no limit to the power of her frown, giving an economical and brilliant performance as the put-upon Anne. But Anthony Hopkins totally runs away with this movie, and any other year would take every award with him, in what may be one of the best male performances either of us have ever seen. Imogen Poots, Olivia Williams, Rufus Sewell and Mark Gatiss shine in supporting roles, Florian Zeller deserves so much praise as both the original playwright and the film's director, and we can't help but imagine the actresses who would take on the alternate reality role of "The Mother."
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This week on the Best Supporting Aftershow we are discussing the winners of the Critics Choice Awards and celebrate the quiet perfection of Nomadland. Nick is beside himself with the wonderful bevy of his past BSA's of the week that have made it onto the list of nominees in the TV categories. Both hosts are more confused than ever with a fresh batch of women taking the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories. Finally, in our BSA of the Week segment we discuss the interview heard round the world and celebrate the departure of Piers Morgan.
In honor of International Women's Day earlier this week, we're discussing 10+ female performances in film and TV that we feel are due more recognition. We cover everything from moms to zombie hunters, from as far as India to the very middle of America. We queen out on running acting, brainstorm a new trivia game and try to convince each other to watch all of the performances on each of our lists.
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On this week's episode of The Best Supporting Aftershow we are talking about the Golden Globes! We discuss the surprise wins, Tracy Morgan's beautiful SAOUL, and how much we loathed the forced awkward celebrity Zoom small talk. In our BSA of the Week segment Colin gives his official reviews of The Undoing and The Flight Attendant and Nick raves about a new straw, Bobby and Giada, and a newfound obsession with The Drew Barrymore show. Happy Birthday Tommy Tune!
We can't say that "I Care a Lot" is a necessarily fun movie--if you're looking for escapism in lockdown, this isn't it--but it does feature a fully committed Rosamund Pike as Marla and of course, The Wiest as Jennifer Peterson, Marla's newest victim turned adversary. We also get some nuanced eye candy from Chris Messina, some great music, a fabulous potential Halloween costume, and a companion episode of "I Like to Watch" with Trixie and Katya that's a way more enjoyable experience of this movie. We end the episode with some general appreciation of Dianne and reminiscing about our #FirstWiest.
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This week on The Best Supporting Aftershow we are discussing the SAG Award Nominations! We celebrate Michaela Coel and her much deserved nomination, whether not Laura Linney is loved by the community, and the surprise nomination of Amy Adams. In our BSA of the Week segment Nick celebrates another Dublin_Zoetrope masterpiece, a BSA Hall of Fame worthy TikTok account (hugeasmammoth.films), and the triumphant return of Ladywatch on Clubhouse. Colin 'enlightens' us as to why we should all be tuning into HBO's Enlightened, and Nick caps it off with a dazzling recount of the Brandy Cinderella on Disney +
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Few characters on "The Office" have as wild of a character arc as Jan Levinson, Michael Scott's corporate ice queen of a boss turned reluctant lover turned hostess from hell. This week, we revisit Jan in three different episodes of the series, most notably "The Dinner Party," arguably one of the best episodes of television. We also can't help but fawn over Steve Carell, the relationship dynamics between Dwight and Pam, Michael and Pam, and of course Michael and Holly, played by Best Supporting Podcast alum Amy Ryan. We also have much to say about the rewatchability of the show, the Office Ladies podcast, pet names like "babe," giving house tours, the eternally aged Beth Grant, and what exactly ossobuco is.
Its the debut of the Best Supporting After Show! The Golden Globe nominations are out and we have THOUGHTS. We discuss the unconscionable 'I May Destroy You' shut out, the relief of having Amy and Tina back as hosts, and the disappointment of having to endure another quarantine awards show. In our BSA of the Week segment, Colin gives an enthusiastic endorsement of 'The Tower' and sings the praises of Aliah Sheffield's 'Earth is Ghetto.' Nick gushes over TikTok's Julian Burzynski and expresses his deep admiration of the cookie cake.
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While two out of three of them are voiced by men, Linda, Louise and Tina Belcher of "Bob's Burgers" are surprisingly nuanced characters worthy of BSA recognition. This week we're discussing three episodes from Seasons 1 - 3, each focusing on one of the Belcher ladies. We queen out on Linda's dinner theater fever, Tina's unpredictable meme humor, Louise's Dianne Wiest qualities, and the impact of John Roberts' Mom videos. We also give some love to some other animated moms, get emotional about "The Simpsons," reminisce about when we both lived in Astoria years before we'd ever meet, and announce the premiere of our very first Best Supporting After Show on Friday!
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Some performances are so good, we break the very thesis of this podcast in order to discuss them! This week we are queening out on truly a quintessential Best Actress, Marion Cotillard as the eternally tragic Edith Piaf in "La Vie en Rose." We of course give some time and appreciation to Emmanuelle Seigner and Sylvie Testud as the supporting female characters of the movie, but it's hard to not focus on Cotillard's fully embodied transformation as Piaf from rebellious 20 year street singer to a woman broken down by addiction, illness and grief in her 40's. Along the way we get the Marcel meltdown, the beauty of the beach scene and her triumphant final performance of "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien."
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Hell hath no fury like Mrs. Daigle trying to find out who took the penmanship medal in the campy killer kid classic "The Bad Seed." Eileen Heckart, Nancy Kelly, and Patty McCormack reprise their roles from the original Broadway production, earning all of three of them Oscar nominations, and deservedly so. (Even if Nancy Kelly does take scenery chewing to a new dimension.) Heckart is a quintessential BSA, turning two scenes and 10 minutes of screen time into an opera of grief, rage, regret and drunken despair, and leaving us wanting more. We also have much to say this week about aging, 42 year old men, our impending birthdays, and the best supporting podcast in our lives this week.
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It's hard to talk about "I May Destroy You" without just singing the praises of Michaela Cole for writing, directing and starring in such a brilliant show. But we also get an incredible supporting cast, especially Weruche Opia as Terry and Paapa Essiedu as Kwame. And there are some choice moments with Arrabella's mother that we queen out about as well. Naturally when talking about a show like this, we also explore some heavy themes like grief, forgiveness, and the trials of Grindr culture. (Heads up, this show is about sexual assault, so if that's not for you, this episode might not be for you.)
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"Pieces of a Woman" definitely is not an easy movie--anyone talking about this movie is talking about the 25 minute home birth scene--but it features some powerful performances by Vanessa Kirby, Sarah Snook, Molly Parker, Eliza Shlesinger and of course, Ellen Burstyn with that monologue. We have much to say about the rewatchability of this movie, the use of Montreal for Boston, all the ways this isn't Marriage Story, the unfortunate casting of Sean, and Ellen Burstyn's chances of winning an Oscar. Plus: a BSA of the Week that will have you on your feet.
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Even in the midst of some pretty gloomy times, some things still shined in 2020 and truly were our BSA's of the year--the performances, movies, podcasts and people that stole the show and left us wanting more. This week, we're counting down our 10 favorites, and you won't believe what came in at number 2! Plus: some tangents on Baby New Year, Sex and the City 2, the first seasons of Park & Rec and The Office, and The ProOoOoMmM.
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Say what you will about 2020, but it did give us "Lazy Susan," easily one of the funniest movies of the year. Sean Hayes is brilliant in 40% drag playing the sluggish Susan, aimlessly drifting through a life cast by Margo Martindale as her mother, Carrie Aizley as her best friend, Darlene Hunt as her sister-in-law and the indomitable Allison Janney as her rival Velvet. We also have a rare case of delightful child acting, Jim Rash being disconcertingly sexy, Margo's expert-level cigarette acting, some nuanced moments in a K-Mart, a face journey/steering wheel acting combo, conflicting feelings on meatloaf, and of course: spider check.
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The Stone family is a tough nut to crack, and Sarah Jessica Parker's Meredith is hitting rock bottom in her attempts to break through in 2005's "The Family Stone," a Christmas movie that isn't as funny as the trailer wants you to think, but is all the better for it. This week, we queen out more on our favorite characters, because the performances are uniformly excellent, but special notice to Diane Keaton for giving possibly one of the most restrained performances of the latter part of her career. We swoon over Patrick, are charmed by Julie, appreciate Kelly, are grateful for Ben, and just don't trust Everett, no matter how beautiful Dermot Mulroney is. Also: does SJP get the credit she's due as an actress? And why do we keep forgetting about Susannah? But most importantly--BRAD. Oh, we just love Brad.
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All aboard the SS BSA! "Let Them All Talk" is a boatload of acting choices and improvisational dialogue from Meryl Streep, Dianne "The" Wiest, Lucas Hedges, Gemma Chan, and most notably, an unforgettable Candice Bergen, who practically sails away with the whole movie. While no one goes to a 27, every actor gets a moment to shine, whether it be some hyper-realistic talking through tears, an informed reaction, or a cold, silent stare full of rage. Plus: the Queen Mary 2 is super cute--it makes far greater waves than the plot of the movie itself, which mostly serves to bring together a handful of legendary actresses and ask a lot of questions about what happens to people as their relationships drift further out to sea.
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Clea Duvall's "Happiest Season" is truly making the yuletide gay this holiday season, and gifting us with an ensemble of great performances. While Mary Holland steals the entire show as twisted sister Jane, Mackenzie Davis's emotional rollercoaster as the controversial Harper and Dan Levy's pitch perfect 11th hour monologue are some of many reasons to be grateful this episode. Plus: the movie was basically filmed in Nick's backyard in Pittsburgh. We ponder what the inclusion of a liberal grandmother would have done to the story, give Tipper's iPad the moment it deserves, ruminate on the life of Riley, and work our way to understanding Harper's side of things by the end. Candice Bergen comes up a lot this week, but she's unfortunately not in this movie. We also check in on the Best Actress and Supporting Actress Oscar odds, celebrate a Christmastime Keaton and jump for joy over one lazy lady.
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Glenn Close's grizzled, bespectacled Mamaw in "Hillbilly Elegy" is giving us past BSA vibes of Melissa Leo, Amy Ryan and Allison Janney, but will this be the performance that finally earns her an Oscar? On a scale of 1 to "Junebug," where does Amy Adams' performance as Bev fall, and does she stand a chance in what's shaping up to be a tight race for Best Actress? To say nothing of the pool lady, who we equally obsess over in this week's episode, as well as Hans Zimmer's score, Glenn's wardrobe, Best Supporting Sisters, and the pitch-perfect details of life in a forgotten part of America.
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You can never go home again, but that doesn't stop us all from trying at the holidays every year. 1995's "Home for the Holidays" is hardly the feel-good Thanksgiving romantic comedy you might expect from the trailer, but is a surprisingly realistic and thought-provoking story that sent us on many tangents this week about our own feelings on holiday traditions, why this year is different and what from the past we try to carry into the future. But we also have much to say about some real BSA-worthy performances from Anne Bancroft as the meddling mother and Geraldine Chaplin as the kooky aunt, plus of course star Holly Hunter, Charles Durning, Steve Guttenberg, Cynthia Stevenson, Dylan McDermott and an insufferable Robert Downey Jr, and a divine Angela Paton as the chatty woman on the plane eating a chicken wing.
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While 2010's "Easy A" is primarily a scarlet love letter to Emma Stone and her emerging star power, it's Patricia Clarkson and the unfathomably hot Stanley Tucci as her parents who nearly steal the show. To say nothing of Lisa Kudrow as the misguided guidance counselor, "Wings" alum Thomas Haden Church, Amanda Bynes pre-retirement, Penn Badgley post-Gossip Girl, and just the way Stanley Tucci says the line, "You alright, buddy?" We also have much to say about gift cards, Ann Hathaway, colonial Williamsburg, gay men's love for tragic divas, "Transatlanticism," Julia Child, Olive Kitteridge and that restaurant scene in "My Left Foot."
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Three years ago, Best Supporting Queens Ann Dowd and Margo Martindale did an epic joint interview with Vulture, and now feels like the perfect time to celebrate it. (We’d perform it if we could.) We discuss their differing energies, why they’re more than “character actresses,” life lessons from Catholic nuns, Ann’s use the word “honey” and her love for Justin Theroux, finding success later in life, and being in it for the long haul. Plus, lots to say about Best Supporting Pennsylvania and our feelings post-election, our excitement for Kamala and Dr. Jill, and our fatigue with Drag Race.
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For as ornate and mysterious as "The Shining" is under Stanley Kubrick's unique vision, it also features an incredibly raw and realistic portrayal of human terror by Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance and as Shelley Duvall filming "The Shining." (Including a record-breaking number of takes on that baseball bat scene.) While technically in a leading role, we had to celebrate Duvall's BSA energy this week, from her measured Act One monologue to her complete and total meltdown while Jack infamously chops down the bathroom door. We also have much to say about Jack Nicholson, the impact of the score, whether or not we would want to be seasonal caretakers of an isolated hotel (depends on the WiFi), Stephen King's vision of Wendy, parallels to some Texas Chainsaw actressing, and if there's such a thing as too much crying in a movie.
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"Addams Family Values" has a packed cast, from the subtly shady Anjelica Huston to the Shakespearean heights of Raul Julia and Carol Kane as a goolish Granny, but the true BSA of the movie is Joan Cusack as the graceful, delicate, and homicidal Debbie Jellinsky. To say nothing of Christina Ricci's wise and wicked Wednesday, Christopher Lloyd at a 27 as Fester, and Christine Baranski, period. We discuss some of Debbie's best moments, how well she'd fit in with the Addams, and just how awful that song is over the end credits. Plus: buying VHS tapes at McDonald's, evaluating IMDb photos, catching up with a cartoon classic, and sending some love to a Best Supporting Kitty.
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In a movie most people know either for its twist ending or Haley Joel Osment whispering, "I see dead people," it can be easy to forget about the pitch perfect Toni Collette in "The Sixth Sense." In her only Oscar nominated performance, Collette plays Cole's mother Lynn, a South Philly mom holding down two jobs with ten fabulous fingernails. We have much to say about the infamous Car Scene, as well as the Pop-Tart moment, the birthday party set piece, the "look at my face" routine, THAT LOOK she gives him, and all of that nail acting. Plus: strong feelings on the color palette of "One Fine Day," good moms, Bruce Willis in his prime, a revisit to the Queen of Coventry, a breezy jaunt to Paris via Netflix, a strong recommendation to watch 28 Days, a BSA we love to love, and Diane.
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It has somehow been a whole year since we started queening out on our favorite Best Supporting Actresses, whether it be acclaimed performances by Rita Moreno or Allison Janney or more obscure appearances by Tyne Daly and Carolina Aaron that we just can't stop thinking about. This week, we're looking back on our favorite ladies and episodes of the first year of Best Supporting Podcast, including the gasp heard round the world, the hours spent on The Hours, our Ingrid Bergman-fueled awakening, the rise of Alexis Rose and a card game in Staten Island that we could watch all night. These are the BSA's of the First Year of the BSP!
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There’s much to marinate on in “Kissing Jessica Stein,” the 2001 bi-curious gem of a romantic comedy that gave us “sexy ugly,” an early Jon Hamm in a small role (to say nothing of Idina Menzel!), Scott Cohen’s great hair and questionable donut eating, a radical Jackie Hoffman nearly stealing the show as best friend Joan, and strong feelings about Jennifer Westfeldt. But most importantly, we get The Bench Scene and Tovah Feldshuh’s oy’ing and kibitzing Judy Stein, a noodge of a mother with a wealth of acting choices and one perfect pause that we can’t stop kvelling over.
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It was a Schitty night at the Emmy's earlier this week, with the beloved Canadian cult hit sweeping the comedy category. We were thrilled to see both Catherine O'Hara and Annie Murphy finally get the recognition they deserve, as well as Dan Levy's boundless joy and bewilderment throughout. Then we shift to what will hopefully be a future Emmy winner, Season 2 (part one!) of PEN15. We process the shift in tone and celebrate the Gabe narrative, the accuracy of Maura, the importance of the parents and the genius recreation of being in a middle school play. Plus: some love for Taco Bell, a cozy new throwdown and an acceptance speech fit for a queen.
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We're veering off of strictly supporting actress talk this week to take a trip down the often awkward, misunderstood and hilarious memory lane of "Pen15," Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle's ode to middle school at the turn of the millennium. We queen out on the fashion, the music, the nuances of children of divorce, fighting with your best friend, our own experiences being friends with all girls, navigating our own burgeoning sexualities at that age, discovering porn and the importance of learning lessons the hard way. Plus: Jan the janitor, Anna and Maya's perfectly cast parents, a delightfully delusional Laura Kightlinger, that one gay kid, the perfectly dreadful Becca, and of course, best supporting friends Anna and Maya.
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Nia Vardalos’s one woman show turned multimillion dollar blockbuster “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” has something for everyone: a charming central love story, relatable immigrant family dynamics, culture clashes solved with ouzo and lamb, and a 90 minute runtime. And for us, it includes Lainie Kazan’s party blouse, John Corbett’s gallant patience (and questionable hair length), and of course, Andrea Martin’s Best Supporting Aunt energy as the kooky Voula. From her sororal lump to her nuanced tweezing, we had a big, fat hoot this week queening out on Martin’s most memorable moments, plus a celebration of other funny ladies we love this week, and yes, more Smash updates.
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Penny Marshall's feel-great, cry-hard 1992 classic "A League of Their Own" has an all-star lineup of women (and men!) in its ensemble, a home run of a score by Hans Zimmer, and a 7th inning stretch of dancing at the Suds Bucket that could go all the way. This week we're celebrating our favorite performances and moments, including a Hooch family weep fest at the train station, Bitty Shramm's contribution to the infamous "no crying in baseball scene," Tom Hanks and Geena Davis's chemistry, Betty Spaghetti and the telegram scene, the Madonna monster behind the scenes, and our evolving feelings about Kit. Plus: a garlicky grandma, a Smashing disaster, and another week of love for an old pal.
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Toni Collette gives such a powerhouse performance in Ari Aster's dysfunctional family nightmare "Hereditary" that it's easy to forget the ingenious Ann Dowd as the insidious Joan, luring Annie down the rabbit hole to hell. While we have just as much to say about Toni Collette this week, we zoom in on Dowd's Best Supporting Antichrist, the many parallels to "Rosemary's Baby," "Poltergeist" and even "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," Alex Wolff's haunting portrayal of Peter, the unique casting of Milly Shapiro, the best moments from that dinner table scene, jumping out of windows, giving birth to grief, and why Olivia Colman should have been apologizing to Toni at the Oscars that year. Plus: a favorite former Nickelodeon ranch hand, a shoeless chef with messy fingers, and even more love for a previous BSA of the Week.
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We're receiving every Bennet in the country this week as we count down our Top 5 BSA's of "the Keira Knightley" version of "Pride & Prejudice"! We explore the nuances of period pieces that give Colin pause, Emma Thompson's important contributions to the script, so many sweaty bangs, the gruesome twosome of Kitty and Lyddie, and of course all of our favorite performances--from the subtle cattiness of Kelly Reilly to the batty brilliance of Brenda Blethyn. (To say nothing of Judi Dench!) Also, how do you pronounce the name Rosamund Pike? We also discuss Donald Sutherland's laughter through tears, a Pride & Prejudice bus tour, movie tropes we hate, the problem with ren faires, Miranda Richardson, Olivia Colman's best moments in Broadchurch, a bloodsucking Tilda Swinton, and one of the most un-difficult people to love.
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This long-lost documentary about the original cast album recording of "Company" is finally available, and not only features a smoldering Stephen Sondheim (that smile!), the oddly alluring Donna McKechnie, Pamela Myers struggling to find the "bubi," Beth Howland perfecting the patter, and Barbara Barrie's sunglasses, but the indomitable Elaine Stritch. Proving that some women do still wear hats with that white "dump hat," she conducts from the chorus, drinks with the men, smiles in the ensemble, and fights to nail "Ladies Who Lunch" all the way till breakfast. We also discuss our own spotty histories with Sondheim, which number we'd like to see performed by drag queens, our feelings on Patti LuPone as Joanne, and the strange batch of Tony nominations this show got. In the words of Susan Browning, it could drive a person crazy....
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While this 2001 absurdist comedy cult classic may work best as stoner cinema, it's full of great performances from a cast of soon-to-be stars. This week, we each pick our 5 nominees for Best Supporting Actor/Actress, with some pleasant surprises on each list, share our own feelings on the summer camp experience, and show much appreciation for Christopher Meloni's wardrobe before fully queening out on "Dead to Me" because, frankly, that just needed to happen this week.
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As Doris's cheese-stealing, two kinds of stuffing-making, true blue best friend Roz, Tyne Daly gives a nuanced, hilarious and fully alive performance in 2016's "Hello, My Name is Doris," a quirkily romantic Sally Field vehicle with a couple shakes of absurd humor. To say nothing of Caroline Aaron as gal pal Val, stealing every second she's on screen. These are quintessential BSA's in a somewhat overlooked movie, and we queen out on all their finest moments, plus our own personal experience with Edible Arrangements, some conflicted feelings on the central romance, no conflicted feelings on Max Greenfield, and how awards recognition influences our view of a performance. Speaking of which, we also dive into all of the lady categories of the recently announced Emmy's, with our own predictions and hopes, and wrap things up with a couple TV BSA's of the Week.
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2017 gave us two very different Best Supporting Actress nominated performances of fairly unsupportive mothers: Laurie Metcalf as Marion in "Lady Bird" and Allison Janney as LaVona in "I, Tonya." This week, we're breaking down what makes these performances so good, similarities and differences between both characters and both movies, the ennui of Sacramento, the hidden motivations of stage moms, the complicated path to developing adult relationships with your parents, the pitch perfect performances of Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, the relief of supportive older women in both movies, the underrated brilliance of Tracey Letts, and the 2017 critical darling that's actually absolute garbage.
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With its recent release on Disney+, "Hamilton" reigns as essential quarantine content these days. And while we tend to save most of our queening out for actressing, we gladly made an exception this week to highlight our Top 5 favorite performances, as well as some mixed feelings on one very key performance. We discuss some small but powerful differences between the cast recording and the filmed production, the challenges of singing through tears, the many, many moments that left us in tears, and all of our feelings about THAT ENDING. This episode is about as long as "Hamilton" itself, but we hope it leaves you more than satisfied.
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We're counting down the Top 5 prettiest, most smartest BSA's of the 1999 cult classic "Drop Dead Gorgeous." But with a stacked cast including Ellen Barkin, Kirstie Alley, Brittany Murphy, Denise Richards, Mindy Sterling, Amy Adams in her debut role, and of course Allison Janney at her finest as Loretta, it's fierce competition for the crown. We talk about the movie's impact on us as gay men, its refreshingly dark and offensive sense of humor, Kirsten Dunst being better than we remember, so much Big Aunt Energy, the Best Supporting Actor of the movie, and Mount Rose in 2020. (It's best with lots of butter.)
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While the entire cast of "Clue" is stacked with comedic geniuses, this week we're mostly queening out on the women. (What else is new?) From the singing telegram to Mrs. Peacock, the ladies of "Clue" are bringing nuance, zaniness, unpredictability, great screams, fabulous dresses, an occasional no-nonsense toughness and in the case of the Cook, an unforgettably wooden line reading. And all four main actresses have been nominated for Supporting Actress awards at some point in their careers! (Some of them just happen to be Razzies.)
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While "Poltergeist" is often most well-known for its contributions to pop culture references ("They're here"), it also features a surprisingly emotional story driven by powerful performances from Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight and ESPECIALLY JoBeth Williams. Plus Jerry Goldsmith's amazing score, some kooky quintessential BSA work from Zelda Rubinstein, at least two moments that were reminiscent of Laura Dern in "Jurassic Park," the dog doesn't die, our protagonist is a mom named Diane with a great fashion journey, and Craig T. Nelson is just the gold standard when it comes to hot dads. This movie may not have any actual Oscars, but it's certainly worthy of your consideration.
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"Private Benjamin" was written for and produced by star Goldie Hawn, but Eileen Brennan steals every one of her scenes in the star vehicle as the vaguely sadistic and largely ridiculous Capt. Doreen Lewis, Judy Benjamin's commanding officer and nemesis. We also get quintessential BSA Mary Kay Place, a birdlike Barbara Barrie, Goldie talking through tears, Craig T Nelson in his prime, a Nancy Meyers narrative with a refreshing ending, and of course, Aunt Kissy. Plus: Best Supporting Vacation, a YouTube playlist you can make at home, and some surprise BSA's on future episodes.
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Dianne Wiest nabs her second Best Supporting Actress Oscar, once again in a Woody Allen vehicle, as a deluded, almost-has been Broadway diva drunk on paint remover in "Bullets Over Broadway." Wiest's vocal work as Helen Sinclair, her navigation of some of the script's best lines, and her ability to pivot emotional extremes on a dime are well-deserved of that year's award, but co-stars and fellow nominees Jennifer Tilly and Chazz Palminteri also shine, as well as Jim Broadbent and Tracy Ullman (but not so much Mary Louise Parker).
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Kim Hunter delivers a grounded, fully realized performance as Stella Kowalski in 1951's A Streetcar Named Desire, providing some of the movie's most haunting and nuanced moments. Alongside powerhouse performances from Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando, Hunter says a monologue's worth with just a slow descent down the stairs and reveals a Stella who isn't afraid to yell back. It's an early demonstration of Method acting that feels layered and alive at every moment.
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While we appreciated Oscar winner Tilda Swinton's sweaty supporting work in "Michael Clayton," our vote for Best Supporting Actress in 2007 is Amy Ryan as the equally sweaty Southie in "Gone Baby Gone." We queen out on the Boston-ness of it all, including some impeccable local casting as well as strong ensemble work from Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan.
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While Shelley Winters managed to stand out in an effective ensemble of actors in "The Diary of Anne Frank," beating out Hermione Baddeley's brief appearances in "Room at the Top" (the shortest performance ever nominated) and Thelma Ritter's alcoholic maid in "Pillow Talk," the dual nominations of Susan Kohner and Juanita Moore as tragic mother and daughter in "Imitation of Life" were worthy competition. But where was Gusti Huber's nomination as Mrs. Frank, especially after the bread scene?
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"My Left Foot" is teeming with talent, from Daniel Day-Lewis to Fiona Shaw to Hugh O'Connor to Best Supporting Actress Brenda Fricker as Christy Brown's devoted mother. This week, we celebrate the Irishness of it all, the set piece of the Restaurant Scene, Fiona Shaw as Medea, the perils of method acting, and the matriarchs in our own lives. Plus, quality drag content that isn't a competition and a review of our list of BSA's in Waiting!
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Geena Davis's overly-mannered Oscar win for the "The Accidental Tourist" is a head scratcher for sure. We're much more excited by the brilliant mix of camp and humanity that fellow nominees Sigourney Weaver and Joan Cusack brought to "Working Girl," as Tess's manipulative gorgon of a boss and fine feathered friend Cyn. We discuss some of our favorite work from both actresses outside this movie, as well as the moments that earned them Oscar recognition here. Plus, a startling revelation re: Garden State, the birth of a new list, and much more in this week's BSA double header!
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We were so enamored with Ingrid Bergman in "Cactus Flower" that we needed to see what she got her own Best Supporting Actress Oscar for. Well, 1974's "Murder on the Orient Express" is a long haul of a movie, and Bergman's fretful Greta is but a brief stop in the all-star cast of culprits. Perhaps she was right when she said it should have gone to Valentina Cortese instead. Nevertheless, Bergman is the best thing about the movie (next to the perfectly aged sight of Sean Connery) while Michael York's mustache is the worst. To say nothing of the longest champagne toast in the history of cross-country train travel, Albert Finney's puzzling putz Poirot, too many scenes of men talking, and Lauren Bacall.
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Goldie Hawn's movie persona was launched with her Oscar-winning turn as Toni in the daffy, stagey "Cactus Flower." While Walter Matthau is miscast as a Lothario of a dentist, we do get a wildly overqualified Ingrid Bergman, emerging as perhaps the true BSA of the movie. (We end up talking more about her much more, but Goldie's goosey charisma and potato chip acting are not to be missed.) Plus: a word of warning about They Shoot Horses Don't They?, many reasons to watch Midnight Cowboy, and some decadent quarantine desserts.
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Judi Dench's Oscar-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth is second only to Beatrice Straight in "Network" for the shortest amount of screen time for a BSA. Despite its cameo size, Dench packs a wallop into those 6 minutes, including a quintessential Oscar moment and a dragtastic reveal. We also queen out this week on Sigourney Weaver, the end of Schitt's Creek, 1995's "The Net," and a musical gift from us to youUUuu...
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Our episode covering the BSA's of The Hours this week should have been, well, a couple of hours! Looks like that upload maybe had some glitches (bit of a Laura Brown birthday cake scenario), so we're uploading this again in full, just in case! Enjoy!
From Meryl's unraveling Clarissa Vaughan to Miranda Richardson's fabulous Vanessa Bell to the BSA queen herself, Allison Janney, 2002's "The Hours" is packed with brilliant performances in roles big and small. While Nicole Kidman earned her Best Actress Oscar for playing the tortured and talented Virginia Woolf, this week we recognize all of the other performances worthy of awards in our eyes. (Spoiler: it's pretty much every performance.) We queen out on Julianne Moore's heavy lifting, Ed Harris's transformation, Jeff Daniels command of gay affectations, Toni Collette's ACTING CHOICES, and that great flower shop scene with Eileen Atkins. It's just too much, and we can't get enough.
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This week, we're zooming in on nuanced nominee Marisa Tomei in the slow-burning "In the Bedroom," as well as the powerful performances from Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, and of course, best featured actress Celia Weston! We also digest life in the time of a pandemic, find simple joys in quarantine snacks, give a requisite moment of appreciation for winner Jennifer Connelly, and sing the praises of "Shrill."
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Whoopi's Oscar winning turn as previously-faking-it spiritual medium Oda Mae Brown in "Ghost" is as iconic as her varied career. This week, we channel all our love for Goldberg's comedic genius, but only after a Quarantine Watchlist check-in/rant. (Fans of Carrie Bradshaw, beware.) We also celebrate Demi's tears, Tony Goldwyn's golden glow, and Patrick Swayze's general goodness. Plus: some love for Annette Bening, a return to Pawnee, slippers with treads, and a 60's camp classic that is utterly relevant for our self-contained times.
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"Shampoo" and its central character of George the horny hairstylist may feel a bit dated today, but it's a great acting showcase for Goldie Hawn as George's charming girlfriend Jill, and certainly for Lee Grant as the ferocious Felicia, earning her an Oscar in a year that really should have gone to any and all of the Women of "Nashville," but that's a whole other episode. We celebrate Grant's best moments in her limited screen time (though certainly more than fellow nominee Sylvia Miles's nominated cameo in "Farewell My Lovely"), plus a fine debut from Carrie Fisher. We also discuss some BSA-rich movies we've watched recently, celebrate a classic sleuth and bloom with renewed love for the Rose women.
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Anne Hathaway goes full Fantine to nab the Oscar for 2012's "Les Miserables," and despite the public opinion of her at the time, she earns the accolades. We break down the Hathaway hate as we navigate her career pre and post haircut. We then dive into her veritable Oscar reel of a performance and how it varies from traditional interpretations of the role. Plus, some love for Jacki Weaver, an opportunity to talk about Ann Dowd for a moment, a requisite celebration of Anna Deveare Smith in "Rachel Getting Married" as well as McDonald's snack wraps, though the two are unrelated. Also: a two-time BSA of the Week winner and another reason to Cheer.
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First things first, we love Laura Dern. We just don't love her in "Marriage Story." But as expected, she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress as the loosey goosey lawyer Nora, and we're here to figure out why. Is it the way she takes off her shoes? When she orders a kale salad? Maybe it's that monologue in the gray dress about fathers in the third act? It's probably the menuka. (Or maybe it's for "Little Women.")
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This week we were a couple of Best Supporting Yinzers--Colin visited Nick in Pittsburgh for a post-birthdays Oscars weekend! We remember fondly the crepey pancakes, Target runs and YouTube marathoning before diving into our takes on the Oscars, including the presenters we loved, the speeches we cringed through, and the wins we were most excited by. (Also, we've finally come around on Laura Dern, she's great!)
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We are giving our respect and allegiance to Beatrice Straight’s brief but breathtaking BSA performance in 1976’s “Network,” as Louise Schumacher, elevating the betrayed wife to Shakespearean levels. Perhaps it’s her experience as one of the original One Scene Queens, Lady Macduff, who we also queen out about this week. Plus: Piper Laurie’s magnetic Margaret White in “Carrie,” the powerhouse that is Lee Grant, the Broadway version of Louise, Glenn Close in “The Wife,” how to eat a Ferrero Rocher, birthday celebrations, plans for a Why She Won It episode, love for BSA of Instagram and a whole new lens on a camp classic.
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We are blush and bashful over this week's episode! We are celebrating the women of "Steel Magnolias" and all of their best moments, from Truvy's chain to M'Lynn's meltdown. We discuss why Julia Roberts was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar (and won the Golden Globe), why Sally Field wasn't nominated for an Oscar, the star power of Dolly Parton, who we'd cast in a remake, some love for the wilted 2012 remake and which magnolia we see in ourselves.
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Mo’Nique’s raw, unsettling portrayal of Mary Jones in “Precious” is hall of fame BSA work. She deserved to win every award possible that year, and just about did. This week, we break down her climactic breakdown, celebrate the supporting actress work from Mariah Carey and Paula Patton, discuss Precious being a powerful role versus a powerful performance, enjoy the joy of Joanne, are decidedly up in the air about some of Mo'Nique's fellow nominees, but have lots of love for Amy Morton who wasn't nominated. Plus: Oscar surprises and disappointments (JLo! Florence!) and some love to a snake names Sylvia.
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Octavia Spencer serves humor, pathos, strength--and yes, pie--as the indelible Minny in 2011's "The Help," and deservedly swept the awards that season. But we are Viola Davis fans in this house, and spend as much if not more time celebrating her nuanced, heartbreaking portrayal of Aibileen Clark. We also queen out on Melissa McCarthy's recognition for "Bridesmaids," groan about "Carnage," find reasons to see Meryl in "The Iron Lady," have a terrible case of the Bryce Dallas Chastains, find much best supporting actress energy via Target's Home & Hearth collection, and apologize in advance for our pronunciation of the name "Berenice Bejo."
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Seeing as that we are mid-caftan deep into awards season right now, we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to discuss the (female) nominees and winners at the Golden Globes, our take on Ricky Gervais's monologue, strong feelings for and against The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, unanimous love for Michelle Williams, the problem with Showtime shows, Cliff's Notes viewings of Killing Eve, Toni Collette dancing, Patricia Arquette's magnificent boobs, and the flat joy of Laura Dern getting her eventual Oscar for Marriage Story. We switch gears to queen out on Little Women, including which Sex and the City character each sister is, Meryl's casting and our yearning for Joan Plowright, and the role we'd rather see Laura Dern get an Oscar for, especially for that BSA-worthy pause in the foyer....
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Cloris Leachman's capacity for despair--and her ability to throw a coffee pot across the room--to say nothing of that bathrobe!--earns her the Academy Award for her portrayal of Ruth Popper in 1971's "The Last Picture Show," but it means Barbara Harris didn't take home a much-deserved Oscar for her genius work in the otherwise wackadoo "Who is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?" We discuss fellow nominee Ellen Burstyn's snub for Best Actress for "Requiem for a Dream," BAFTA nominee Eileen Brennan stealing scenes here and in "Clue," Ben Johnson in "The Evening Star," Florence Pugh in "Little Women" and Olivia Colman in "The Crown."
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Jennifer Hudson sings her way to an Oscar (and acts her way to, hopefully, an acting class)as Effie White in 2006's "Dreamgirls." In a rare example of Best Supporting Singer, Hudson wins it fair and square for nailing "And I Am Telling You," but at the end of the day, we're Blanchett Gays at Best Supporting Podcast, so we spend plenty of time celebrating Cate's nominated performance in "Notes on a Scandal." We also fantasize about Fantasia Barrino, make up our minds on Laura Dern in "Marriage Story," find the whistletones in Jennifer Lopez's nomination for "Hustlers," get a double dose of Toni Collette appreciation in "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Knives Out" and fall fully in love with Ana de Armas. Plus: Diane Keaton at her best, Annette Bening in a garden and the openings on Broadway we'd love to go back and experience for one night only.
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While Jessica Lange is GREAT as Julie in "Tootsie," is she the Best Supporting Actress of 1982? Or is life imitating art when it comes to co-star Teri Garr's solid but unrewarded work as Sandy? And maybe it all should have gone to Kim Stanley anyway, who knows. We also discuss our mixed emotions on Marriage Story, a hit parade of a musical from the UK and this year's potential shoe-in for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
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While Penelope Cruz fairly won the Oscar in 2008 for her turn as the volatile Maria Elena in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," the true BSA of the year for us is Viola Davis in "Doubt." We spend much of the episode queening out on her brief but powerful portrayal of Mrs. Miller, as well as Amy Adams's fragile, complex Sister James. Also: is Marisa Tomei in "The Fighter" the dark horse of that year? And is Meryl actually amazing in "Doubt"? And is the movie really not set in Boston? Also, unrelated note, one of us did NOT like "Judy."
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Our favorite season? Awards. This week, we're changing things up with a celebration of our favorite best supporting actresses (and a couple best supporting actors)on Schitt's Creek!
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Velma Kelly may or may not actually be a supporting character in “Chicago,” but Catherine Zeta-Jones hits all of the BSA notes in her award-winning performance in the 2003 Best Picture winner. But it was a big year for women in film--in particular, Meryl Streep, nominated across both categories for her work in “Adaptation.” and “The Hours,” which we spend at least a few hours queening out on. We also discuss Renee Zellweger’s award-worthy turn as Roxie, Queen Latifah’s Gloria Stuart nomination, John C. Reilly signature dope energy, Richard Gere's tapping, of course Christine Baranski, and at least briefly, Michelle Williams in “Fosse/Verdon.”
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Are you Team Ted or Team Joanna? (For the record, we're team Margaret.) This week, we discuss the first role to win Meryl Streep an Oscar, as a complicated ex-wife and temporary ex-mother seeking to reclaim her son from her ex-husband (Dustin Hoffman). We dive deep into our own personal Streep histories and her finest moments in this movie, as well as the behind the scenes Method acting mishigas Hoffman pulled with her, queen out on co-star Jane Alexander's also-nominated performance. Plus: we give a moment of appreciation to JoBeth Williams both in this and "Poltergeist," try to remember who Barbara Barrie played in "Company," tangent onto Toni Collette in "Hereditary," find some way to talk about Diane Keaton again, lose our marbles over Candice Bergen in "Starting Over," and recall fondly when Cameron Diaz was (finally!) "a serious actress."
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Dianne Wiest takes the tried and true tropes of Woody Allen's neurosis-rich writing and directing and elevates them in ways only she can as Holly in "Hannah and Her Sisters." This week, we spend about as much time praising the Wiest (in this, The Birdcage, Rabbit Hole...) as we do discussing Mia Farrow as the eponymous Hannah, plus Barbara Hershey's fierce performance in "Black Swan," Diane Keaton's questionable acting choices in general, our fantasy Wiest/Weston buddy comedy, our appreciation of Movie Clips, and a celebration of Sigourney, sweatpants and 70-something cheerleaders.
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Melissa Leo wields a cigarette and a wicked Boston accent as boxing momager Alice Ward in 2010's "The Fighter," but her performance is more than just props and working class drag. This week, we queen out on her best moments, from that thing she does with her chin to the way she says the word "sweetheart." We discuss co-star Amy Adams nearly as much, as well as some tangents on Hocus Pocus, Legally Blonde, Ina Garten, our Barefoot Contessa podcasting fantasies, the magic of Amy Ryan in "The Office," our struggles with straight men, code switching, and how The Fighter isn't The Wrestler--to say nothing of our shared love for Celia Weston and the awards show we'd like to see created in her name and honor.
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Ruth Gordon's performance as Minnie Castavet in "Rosemary's Baby" is as garish and oddly placed as the character itself, but that's part of why it's so great. Gordon is on her own frequency, managing to be both benign and evil, familiar and alien. And no one eats cake like her. Not to be left out, we also celebrate Mia Farrow's brilliant central performance, give some love to Ruth's fellow nominees and share our own BSA's of the Week!
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It's hard to talk about "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" without queening out on Elizabeth Taylor's monstrous performance as Martha--so we get into that right away. But this week, we are celebrating all of the mousy, brandy-sloshed nuances of Honey, played by the incomparable Sandy Dennis. She perfects the art of performing drunkenness, says a monologue's worth in a single gesture, and of course, pauses at the top of the stairs....
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Despite stiff competition in the category (including a devastating late career turn from Judy Garland), Rita Moreno's performance as Anita in 1961's "West Side Story" is truly quintessential and unmatched. This week we queen out on Rita, Anita, even a little Chita, plus a good bit of time on Judy as well as our own personal BSA's of the Week!
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Welcome to the first episode of Best Supporting Podcast, our celebration and dissection of all our favorite Best Supporting Actress performances! We kick off this epic queen out of a podcast by discussing what makes a best supporting performance jump out to us, our personal relationship with awards shows (and awkward red carpet interactions) and performances we consider to be quintessential examples of the category.
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