Serial Mom (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)
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This week we are diving head first into the strange world of John Waters for his 1994 classic, "Serial Mom." We discuss the production of the film, and the casting process. We also get into John Waters' career and focus on his "mainstream period." We then go through the film plot point by plot point, joke by joke. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us ...
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