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Sum of Our Parts

Lindsay loves the Spice Girls & Jim remembers the Old Spice sailor. Join these friends as they talk about the movies and other things that have helped make them who they are. Jim’s a West Virginian child of the 60s and Lindsay is a 90s baby from Maryland, but despite these differences, they have a lot of common tastes-- chick flicks and stupid comedies, war movies and superhero epics. Listen as they unpack the different perspectives they have on the movies that made them, from the first time

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01:22:27

Cat Ballou

Sum of Our Parts ·

2025/04/14

This week we're heading out to the wild west with Jim's pick, Cat Ballou from 1965. Listen as we discuss the laugh out loud humor, the appeal of a gunslinger, and the parts that haven't aged as well. Plus sidebars on Zorro, Nat King Cole, and the long career of top-tier nepo baby Jane Fonda. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:31:27

A League of Their Own

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2025/04/07

Since it's baseball season, Lindsay picked the movie that taught us there's no crying in baseball, 1992's A League of Their Own. Listen as we discuss women's sports, the amazing cast and performances, and our favorite funny (and profound) lines. Plus we touch on the looks and the spectacular baseball and the song (Lindsay sings, of course). *We had some tech issues so apologies for the audio quality on this one!*Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:47:29

The Hunt for Red October

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2025/03/31

This week we took on a Cold War submarine thriller as Jim selected 1990's The Hunt for Red October. Listen as we discuss the absolutely stacked cast, Russian accents, Tom Clancy, and the Jack Ryan universe. Also please enjoy Lindsay's Sean Connery impression and our discussion of how the stars have aged.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:57:09

Dirty Dancing

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2025/03/24

This week Lindsay picked a movie that's taking us back to 1963, a time that feels kinda familiar nowadays. It's Dirty Dancing (1987)! Listen as we discuss the amazing soundtrack, the well-drawn characters, and how maybe it represents a coming-of-age for the country as well as Baby. Plus the iconic lift, our quibbles about cabins and dancing shoes, and the progressive Houseman family.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:45:50

Hoosiers

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2025/03/17

March Madness is beginning so Jim picked a classic basketball movie: 1986's Hoosiers, starring the late, great Gene Hackman. Listen as we discuss our opinions on the movie's plot and storylines, Dennis Hopper's Oscar-nominated performance., and the joys of high school sports. Plus the wild character names and a hairstyle Lindsay hates.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:46:38

Beauty and the Beast

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2025/03/10

For our 50th (!!!) episode, Lindsay picked a classic of her childhood and the world of animation: Beauty and the Beast (1991). Listen as we discuss the incredibly catchy songs (including which one should've won the Oscar), the Disney Renaissance, and how a movie about a beast and talking household objects can be relatable. Plus libraries and rolling ladders and Jerry Orbach!Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:42:36

All the President's Men

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2025/03/03

This week Jim picked a critically acclaimed movie that depicted what at the time was one of the ugliest episodes in the nation's political history: All the President's Men from 1976. Listen as we discuss the difficulties in making a movie about recent history with the real people involved, how dumb all the Watergate criminals were, and how sadly relevant it all feels now. Plus we muse on what a movie about the current political moment might look like.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:44:43

Moonlight

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2025/02/24

It's the last episode of Black History Month so we are wrapping it up with a film that made history at the Oscars and depicts a side of the Black experience we maybe don't see as much: Lindsay picked the 2016 film Moonlight. We're discussing the amazing performances, gorgeous direction (Barry Jenkins Best Director when???), and how emotionally devastating this movie is. For fun, count how many times we say the words "moving" and "tender"!Follow us on instagram at

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01:43:43

To Kill a Mockingbird

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2025/02/17

Since it remains Black History Month, we're continuing with movies that explore theme of history and racism. This week, Jim picked a classic: To Kill a Mockingbird from 1962. We discuss the amazing performances from adults and children alike, Atticus Finch as a hero, and the importance of the story coming from a child's perspective. Plus cute little country children and potential Halloween costumes.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:48:17

Ruby Bridges

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2025/02/10

We're continuing with our Black History Month theme, this time with Lindsay's pick. She chose the 1998 tv movie Ruby Bridges, which tells the true story of one of the first Black children to desegregate schools in New Orleans in 1960. Listen as we discuss the hatred she faced, the good and bad sides of being the first, and the importance of learning about our history.Follow us on instagram atsumofourpartspod!

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01:40:39

Glory

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2025/02/03

For our first episode of Black History Month, Jim picked Glory (1989), based on the true story of one of the first all-Black regiments of the Union Army of the Civil War. Listen as we discuss the performances, the stakes for Black soldiers in the Civil War, and the way battles were fought pre-20th century. We also touch on the causes of the Civil War (slavery!), the formation of West Virginia, and how the Confederates were big old losers.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:40:59

Inglourious Basterds

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2025/01/27

Since fascism is on her mind, this week Lindsay picked one of her favorite Tarantino films, Inglourious Basterds (2009). Listen as she and Jim talk about the gratuitious violence, humor, feet, and how a Nazi ain't got no humanity. Plus we gush about the performances and wardrobe and Lindsay does an Aldo Raine impression 100 times.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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02:00:37

Mississippi Burning

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2025/01/20

This week, Jim choose 1988's Mississippi Burning, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well as the current state of the world. We have a slightly longer and more serious conversation than usual, touching on criticisms of the film, the strong cast and performances, and how much of what we see in the movie still feels all too familiar.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:37:50

The Empire Strikes Back

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2025/01/13

This week Lindsay picked a movie that feels (at least to her) very relevant to the current moment. It's 1980's The Empire Strikes Back. Listen as we discuss the iconic lines, epic new worlds, and why it's the best Star Wars movie. We also discuss Lando Calrissian's sweet wardrobe and why making deals with bad guys never works. Plus Lindsay tries to do character voices (as usual).Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:45:15

The Manchurian Candidate

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2025/01/06

We're starting 2025 off with a Jim pick and another double feature (also featuring Denzel!). Since nothing of political significance has happened on 1/6, we decided to give you a double dose of political thrills by discussing both versions of The Manchurian Candidate (1962 and 2004). Listen as we discuss the amazing casts, the differences in both versions, and how awesome it is to see some iconic ladies play evil. Plus we touch on how this all feels a little too real...Follow us on instagram at

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01:28:07

Eight Crazy Nights

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2024/12/30

To wrap up the holiday season, we're talking about a movie that's more about Hannukah in name than substance. Lindsay picked a ridiculous favorite from her teen years--2002's Eight Crazy Nights. Listen as we discuss Adam Sandler's voice talents, the catchy songs, and the gross humor. Plus some discussion of cameos, the importance of malls, and offensive accents. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod.

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01:44:40

Jingle All the Way

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2024/12/23

We've made it to Christmas! Our last Christmas movie of the year is a Lindsay pick, so of course it's from the 90s--1996's Jingle All the Way. We're doing Arnold impressions, talking about Sinbad's hilarious improv, and how much we miss Phil Hartman. We also talk about the hot toys of our youth, all the great cameos, and how silly it is that no one recognized Arnold in the Turbo Man suit. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:39:45

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

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2024/12/16

Our Christmas movie marathon continues with Jim's pick, 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! Listen as we discuss Chevy Chase's ability to portray contained craziness, the starstudded cast, and how long is too long with your family. We also touch on Randy Quaid's wardrobe, life imitating art, and some non-Christmas Christmas movies. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!

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01:55:49

The Bishop's Wife/The Preacher's Wife

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2024/12/09

Our trend of holiday season generosity continues as this episode is about not one but TWO movies! Jim picked The Bishop's Wife (1947) and Lindsay picked it's 1996 remake, The Preacher's Wife. Listen as we discuss the similarities and differences between the two, handsome angels, and Whitney Houston's singing. We also get into our favorite Christmas songs (there are many!), traditions, and foods.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod.

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02:07:12

Christmas Animation Extravaganza

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2024/12/02

It's officially the holiday season! We're starting with a nice long episode covering FOUR iconic Christmas tv specials: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Year Without a Santa Claus. Listen as we discuss what we love about these specials while poking fun at their flaws! We also touch on voice acting, animation, and why Christmas is our favorite holiday. Plus Lindsay sings and tries to do voices (something new and different). Follow us

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