Comedy

Freaky Friday: Jamie Lee Curtis, Part 4

For those who came of age in the early 2000s, Freaky Friday was *the* introduction to Jamie Lee Curtis. And Ned and Caroline are thrilled to welcome special guest Pernell Vandyke Myers to take a nostalgic walk down memory lane to the era of pop punk and Chad Michael Murray. From Jamie's stellar performance as a teenager to the Lindsay Lohan of it all, the trio take a look at what holds up and what doesn't about this 2003 classic.
You can follow Pernell on Twitter (twitter.com/PernellVan) for all his "hornery" takes.
Our theme music was created by Patrick Budde, and our logo was designed by Nick Wanserski. You can get in touch on Twitter (twitter.com/rolecalling) or email us at rolecalling@gmail.com.

True Lies: Jamie Lee Curtis, Part 3

True Lies is a nostalgic favorite and the first film with a budget over $100 million, but how does it hold up today? Ned and Caroline spend this entire episode debating that very question! From its great action scenes to its troubling racism and sexism to that infamous striptease, the co-hosts try to weigh the good against the bad in this action-comedy classic. Plus they psychoanalyze James Cameron, praise the range of Jamie Lee Curtis, and deliver some terrible Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions.
As discussed in this episode, you can read more about Eliza Dushku's experience of abuse on the set of True Lies (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/eliza-dushku-says-true-lies-stunt-coordinator-sexually-assaulted-her-she-was-12-1074594/) and read Jamie Lee Curtis' statement of support (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jamie-lee-curtis-eliza-dushku-true-lies-abuse_b_5a5ba76de4b03c418966b2e2).
Our theme music was created by Patrick Budde, and our logo was designed by Nick Wanserski. You can get in touch on Twitter (twitter.com/rolecalling) or email us at rolecalling@gmail.com.

A Fish Called Wanda: Jamie Lee Curtis, Part 2

After bursting onto the scene as a 1970s Scream Queen, Jamie Lee Curtis remade herself as a 1980s comedy star. And this week, Ned and Caroline welcome special guest Walls Trimble to discuss the beloved 1988 slapstick heist, A Fish Called Wanda. The trio chat pink mohair sweaters, Kevin Kline's fearless performance, and how Jamie might just steal this movie from her co-stars.
You can follow Walls on Instagram (instagram.com/trimblenator) and listen to her podcast I Have A Question With Rachel And Walls (anchor.fm/withrachelandwalls). You can also check out her vintage resale shop Honeybell Vintage (instagram.com/honeybellvintage) and hire her for all your photography needs (wallslikebuildings.com)
Our theme music was created by Patrick Budde, and our logo was designed by Nick Wanserski. You can get in touch on Twitter (twitter.com/rolecalling) or email us at rolecalling@gmail.com.

The Personal History of David Copperfield: Dev Patel, Part 4

Released mid-pandemic, The Personal History of David Copperfield got a little lost in the shuffle last year. But Caroline and Ned are here to tell you why Armando Iannucci's whimsical Dickens adaptation is worth seeking out! Plus they look at how casting Dev Patel as an icon of British literature just might be the key to unlocking his full range of skills as an actor—which is hopefully good news for the upcoming Green Knight.
Our theme music was created by Patrick Budde, and our logo was designed by Nick Wanserski. You can get in touch on Twitter (twitter.com/rolecalling) or email us at rolecalling@gmail.com.

The Devil Wears Prada: Emily Blunt, Part 1

Gird your loins, it's a brand new era for Role Calling! Ned is in the hosting chair this week as Role Calling kicks off our Emily Blunt retrospective series. The beloved British actress memorably burst onto the scene in the iconic 2006 workplace comedy, The Devil Wears Prada. So Ned and Caroline take a look at what makes her scene-stealing performance so good, as well as how this movie holds up today. Plus they chat about what role Emily was originally auditioning for when she got Devil Wears Prada, how Hollywood treats women in general, and whether or not Nate is the worst.
Our theme music was created by Patrick Budde, and our logo was designed by Nick Wanserski. You can get in touch on Twitter (twitter.com/rolecalling) or email us at rolecalling@gmail.com.

American Psycho: Christian Bale, Part 1

In the debut episode of Role Calling, hosts Caroline Siede and Ned Baker kick off their five-part miniseries on the films of Christian Bale. And they start with his breakthrough leading man turn as yuppie serial killer Patrick Bateman in 2000's American Psycho. What does Christian bring to the role? How does this movie hold up today? Do the hosts need to return some video tapes? All that, plus chat about why Ned and Caroline decided to launch the podcast with Christian's career including Caroline's life-long fascination with the erstwhile singing newsboy.
Our theme music was created by Patrick Budde, and our logo was designed by Nick Wanserski. You can get in touch on Twitter (twitter.com/rolecalling) or email us at rolecalling@gmail.com.