In this mini-episode, we dive deep into Amy Heckerling's Loser (2000) starring Jason Biggs and Mena Suvari. Join us as we break down the quirky rom-com that's more awkward than aspirational, dissect Greg Kinnear's questionable character choices, and reminisce about the cringe-worthy slang that somehow didn’t make it past the early 2000s. Plus, Landon shares a Sundance story involving Mena Suvari that definitely happened. You won't want to miss our trailer predictions, pop-punk soundtrack rants, and why this film deserved a bit more Ghost World and a lot less American Pie stank. Are you ready for some cinematic nostalgia? Dust off your porkpie hats, folks!
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Intro and the Loser breakdown
- 02:00 - Greg Kinnear rhymes that’ll keep you from getting your movies mixed up
- 05:15 - A Sundance Mena Suvari story (because why not?)
- 10:45 - Cringeworthy slang in Loser (Dust? Really?)
- 16:00 - Is Loser a rom-com, a slapstick comedy, or something else?
- 23:00 - The trailer prediction game: How much Jason Biggs bumbling is too much?
- 30:00 - Wheatus, pop-punk soundtracks, and why Teenage Dirtbag was a vibe
Show Highlights:
- Greg Kinnear’s character: How does Kinnear go from As Good As It Gets to Loser? We create handy rhymes to remember his roles.
- Awkward slang: Remember when people said “dust”? Neither do we. But Loser tries to make it happen.
- Pop-punk takeover: What’s a 2000s teen movie without a pop-punk anthem? We dissect the Loser soundtrack and its cultural impact.
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Theme song by Porky’s Groove Machine.
Special thanks to Nate DuFort.