The Screen Companion

For some, musicals are the bee's knees and honey for the ears. For others, every time people break into song is not a moment to be celebrated. Are there musicals that can bust through the barriers of anti-musical audiences? Let's find out as Pat—an everyman who's apathetic toward musicals—gets pummeled by La La Land and Viva Las Vegas! Guests: Andrew, Max & Pat.

Every decade of cinema is known for particular highlights. In the '90s, one was kids' movies—the perfect blend of humor, heart, and danger. Flicks like Home Alone and Jumanji couldn't have come out in present day, so let's look back on what was special and perhaps incompatible with modern sensibilities. Guest: Stacey.

Celebrating paternity! Whether you have a great father, wish you did, or wish you were, there are flicks that give that warm, male parental figure feeling. Do Kramer vs. Kramer and Mrs. Doubtfire count? Perhaps! From comedy to drama, let's enjoy some films centered around dads. Guest: Max.

Martial arts and tournament fighting go hand in hand—or foot in ass! While never a mainstream subgenre of American action films, it's a setup that remains classic and a great fallback premise for low budget flicks that want to save on location shooting. Where does 99% of fighting take place in Enter the Dragon, Bloodsport, and Sidekicks? Why, in a ring! Guests: Pat & Jon.