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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 19h

Today we’re talking about the 2008 dramedy Sunshine Cleaning with special guest George Civeris.

Plus: Jennifer Aniston’s depressing indies, gay dates at the Cheesecake Factory, and what we mean by “Sundance slop.”

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/s...

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Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 3d

And Shiri Appleby, who plays Jailbait, she gave everything.

Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 3d

Which Charlie's Angel do you identify with? (Please don't say *checks notes* Jailbait)

ICYMI: @oriananudo.bsky.social joined us to break down Amy's work in Mike Nichols' final film Charlie Wilson's War.

Listen here 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 3d

Which Charlie's Angel do you identify with? (Please don't say *checks notes* Jailbait)

ICYMI: @oriananudo.bsky.social joined us to break down Amy's work in Mike Nichols' final film Charlie Wilson's War.

Listen here 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 5d

For episode 18, comedian and StraightioLab co-host George Civeris joins us to talk about the 2008 dramedy Sunshine Cleaning. Scream under a passing train with us on 10/8!

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 6d

The hardest working ponytail in Hollywood 🫡

After shooting this scene, Amy called her mom to ask, “Has my ponytail always bounced side to side when I walk?”

@oriananudo.bsky.social joins us to unpack Sorkin’s epic walk-and-talks (plus more) in our latest episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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Oriana Nudo @oriananudo.bsky.social · 7d

LOVE that some big takeaways were sleepovers, blockbusters, nature docs, and ponytails 💅

Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 7d

Today we’re talking about the 2007 biographical dramedy Charlie Wilson’s War with special guest @oriananudo.bsky.social.

Plus: how streaming ruined sleepover culture, nature documentaries lying to you, and the thrill of ponytail acting.

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/c...

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Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 7d

Find someone who looks at you the way Amy Adams looks at Tom Hanks in this movie. Had such a good time breaking it all down with @danemcdonald.bsky.social and @oriananudo.bsky.social.

Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 7d

Today we’re talking about the 2007 biographical dramedy Charlie Wilson’s War with special guest @oriananudo.bsky.social.

Plus: how streaming ruined sleepover culture, nature documentaries lying to you, and the thrill of ponytail acting.

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/c...

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 7d

Today we’re talking about the 2007 biographical dramedy Charlie Wilson’s War with special guest @oriananudo.bsky.social.

Plus: how streaming ruined sleepover culture, nature documentaries lying to you, and the thrill of ponytail acting.

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/c...

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Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 9d

🤳 10 podcasts I texted my friends

🍭 👂 Can you tell I'm experimenting with what to call these things? 🌈 🤸‍♀️

podcastthenewsletter.substack.com

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Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 9d

This was so nice! A @chasingamyadams.bsky.social shoutout in Podcast The Newsletter.

The underdog nature of an actor like Amy Adams with six Academy Award nominations and no Oscar will cause rabid fans to treat the actor's career almost like a cause to support-get this person an award already! In the spirit of whatever that is, Dane McDonald and Louis Peitzman started Chasing Amy Adams, a movie-by-movie breakdown of Amy's films with some really good guests (Ira Madison III, Wynter Mitchell.) I started with the first, guest-less episode which introduced us to Louis and Dane (I remember Louis from his Buzzfeed days, do you?...Dane is the host of Chasing Chalomet) and took us through Drop Dead Gorgeous. We learn that Louis is kind of a Drop Dead Gorgeous academic-his Drop Dead Gorgeous oral history "Jesus Loves Winners: How Drop Dead Gorgeous Found Cult Success As a Flop" helped turn it into a cult favorite. Louis and Dane talk about why the messy ending, if it could even be considered one, actually makes a lot of sense and that weird plotting and pacing is a queer concept. (In movies like Romy and Michele, "why follow structure when you can just get to interesting set pieces, funny lines, and women serving?") This is the kind of podcast that will let you bask in your love for Amy, find appreciation for her lesser works (how have I not seen Psycho Beach Party?) and make you watch all sorts of movies in new ways. Listen to Chasing Amy Adams here.

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 10d

An instant boost of serotonin for your Sunday ✨

ICYMI: we covered all things Enchanted with the hosts of the @queerquadrant.bsky.social podcast, @brookebsolomon.bsky.social and @jordanhgus.bsky.social, on our latest episode.

Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/e...

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Dane McDonald @danemcdonald.bsky.social · 11d

The last scene in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER had me *sobbing*

What a picture!

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 12d

For episode 17, Hollywood-ography co-host @oriananudo.bsky.social joins us to talk about the 2007 biographical dramedy Charlie Wilson’s War.

Take a safety pin to your eyelashes, and tune in on 10/1!

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Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 13d

Legend Mona May not even nominated for an Oscar for these costumes… it makes you sick. (And yes we get into it in the episode, OF COURSE.)

Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 13d

Taking a moment today to celebrate *the* fashion icon -- Giselle of Andalasia.

On our latest episode, we cover all her fabulous looks (plus more!) with @brookebsolomon.bsky.social + @jordanhgus.bsky.social of the @queerquadrant.bsky.social podcast.

Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/e...

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 13d

Taking a moment today to celebrate *the* fashion icon -- Giselle of Andalasia.

On our latest episode, we cover all her fabulous looks (plus more!) with @brookebsolomon.bsky.social + @jordanhgus.bsky.social of the @queerquadrant.bsky.social podcast.

Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/e...

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Dane McDonald @danemcdonald.bsky.social · 14d

It’s not even slightly hyperbolic to say this movie changed my life.

Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 14d

Today we’re talking about the 2007 musical comedy Enchanted with guests @brookebsolomon.bsky.social and @jordanhgus.bsky.social (@queerquadrant.bsky.social). Plus: defending NYC rats, Disney’s exclusively gay moments, and why James Marsden is always cucked.

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/e...

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 17d

No need to fear, our episode on Underdog is here!

@benmekler.bsky.social joins us to chat about Amy’s turn as superhero love interest Polly Purebred, a role she shared with an instantly iconic Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Ginger.

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/u...

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Dane McDonald @danemcdonald.bsky.social · 19d

One of my absolute favorite movies and my current anger and resentment towards The Walt Disney Company won’t stop me from talking about it!!

Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 19d

For episode 16, @queerquadrant.bsky.social hosts @brookebsolomon.bsky.social and @jordanhgus.bsky.social join us to talk about the 2007 musical comedy Enchanted.

How do you show us you love us? By tuning in on 9/24!

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 20d

Amy Adams as Kathryn Merteuil.
Amy Adams as Gorgeous Woman.
And now... Amy Adams as Polly Purebred.

@benmekler.bsky.social joins us to discuss Underdog, the superhero film that Amy lent her voice talents to *just* before becoming a live action Disney princess.

🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/u...

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 21d

Today we’re talking about the 2007 superhero comedy Underdog with special guest @benmekler.bsky.social.

Plus: the expansive Air Bud universe, Jim Belushi’s dog-centric career, and being the Amy Adams of the furry awards.

Listen here 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/u...

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Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 21d

You have to hear the insanely filthy line Amy says in this Disney movie as a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. You simply have to.

Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 21d

Today we’re talking about the 2007 superhero comedy Underdog with special guest @benmekler.bsky.social.

Plus: the expansive Air Bud universe, Jim Belushi’s dog-centric career, and being the Amy Adams of the furry awards.

Listen here 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/u...

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Chasing Amy Adams @chasingamyadams.bsky.social · 24d

Getting through movies with barely any Amy is a slog, but incredible guests like @patrickcotnoir.bsky.social make it all worthwhile.

ICYMI: this week, we covered a movie that has aged perfectly and isn't ick by 2025 standards whatsoever!

Listen now 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/t...

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