On today’s podcast we talk with Brad Abrahams, the director of a new documentary called “Love and Saucers.” The film is focused on David Huggins, a man who claims to have been contacted by aliens on multiple occasions. While it… Read More ›
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“Lass is More” Wonders if “Despicable Me” has Gone Bad
There was a time when my son loved the Minions. He couldn’t get enough of them. With “Despicable Me 3,” however, that love seems to have waned. I don’t think it’s that he’s growing out of them, I have a… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Thinks Back on “Rememory”
Who hasn’t thought back on a day gone by, be it a happier one or a sadder one? Who hasn’t wondered if they could have done something differently or just wanted to relive a moment over and over? Looking back… Read More ›
“Lass is More” and Noël Wells talk “Mr. Roosevelt “
You may know her from “Saturday Night Live” or “Master of None,” but those are not her only credits. In fact, both of those are acting credits, but Noël Wells is a writer and director as well. Wells’ first directorial feature,… Read More ›
“Lass is More”: What do “Cars 3” & “The Glass Castle” Teach us About Personality
This week marks our 100th “meander” episode of the podcast! To celebrate (maybe) we’re talking about how the various bits of our history help shape our personality and how that can come across (or not) in movies. Well, I say… Read More ›
“Lass is More” and Maggie Betts go to a Nunnery
On this week’s podcast, writer-director Maggie Betts is here to talk about her film, “Novitiate.” The tale of one nunnery struggling to come to terms with Vatican II, the film stars Margaret Qualley and Melissa Leo. This is Betts’ first… Read More ›
“Lass is More” on “Dreamgirls,” “Spider-Man,” and Fame
There are individuals who are driven towards fame, driven towards money, driven towards power. It is a combination which–sometimes–attracts very bad people. It is also a heady mix for which I have no desire. Well, the money part would be… Read More ›
“Lass is More” isn’t Beguiled by “The Beguiled”
There are so many pieces that go into creating a movie or a TV show. So many moving parts. So many little tiny things that have to be worked out in order for the affair, as a whole, to be… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Tracks Down “Pirates of the Caribbean”
In this lightly spoiler-y (you have been warned) episode of the podcast, we delve into the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise in general and “Dead Men Tell no Tales” in particular. The new film, out on Blu-ray today, may be… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Doesn’t let “A Ghost Story” eat pie
On this week’s podcast episode, we look at “A Ghost Story.” The film, which stars Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck isn’t one that travels the straight and narrow. It is a different story and it’s told in unique fashion. One… Read More ›
Lass is More on “The Big Sick,” “The Hero,” & Banana Gifs
What is it to be in a relationship? How can such a thing be easily described? How can it be encapsulated? How is it that we form a bond with someone else; share a knowing understanding with them? It isn’t… Read More ›
Can “Lass is More” Recommend “The Mummy” or “First Kill”
We have already talked on this podcast about the difficulties sometimes inherent in recommending a movie to a someone else. This week we revisit the issue looking at two 2017 films — “The Mummy” and “First Kill.” To be sure,… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Examines “Megan Leavey” & “Born in China”
For today’s Lass is More, we’ve opted to look at two recent Blu-ray releases both of which have a heavy focus on animals. Why? Because animals are awesome. Also because the depiction of animals in films can be nearly as… Read More ›
“Lass is More” on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
Sure, we didn’t have an episode last week, but that doesn’t mean we weren’t thinking about possible future episodes. In fact, to be specific about it, we were very much thinking about possible future episodes, and at least one of… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Finds the Wrong Dream with “Chuck”
People say that you should go out and live your best life. Do the best you can. Pursue your hopes and dreams. But, what happens when your hopes and dreams get mixed up with someone else’s? What do you do… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Settles in for “The Dinner”
What is someone really asking when they ask what movie they should go see or what movie, currently in theaters, is good? Are they asking for the name of the best movie or a guess as to what they will… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Gets Wrapped up Inside “The Circle”
Perhaps it is silly to remind everyone out there that good intentions don’t always lead to a good movie, but that’s what we’re doing today. “The Circle,” which stars Emma Watson and Tom Hanks, offers up some really important points… Read More ›
“Lass is More” on the Other “Ghost in the Shell”
Earlier this year, as you may recall, we delved into the anime version of “Ghost in the Shell.” Well, with the live action version now arriving on Blu-ray, the time has come for us to talk about this particular story… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Takes a Shot a “Free Fire”
After a restful, relaxing holiday break, we’re back this week and we’re talking about “Free Fire,” the Ben Wheatley film where a bunch of folks shoot at each other in a warehouse. Why? Well, because we were very curious to… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Goes in for Some More “Trainspotting”
Josh is not the sort of guy who watches a sequel unless he’s seen the original… and seen it recently. Except for that one time, that one time he’s going to tell you about on today’s podcast, where he opted… Read More ›
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