2001 – The Cutaways Podcast

Episode #115 – Hedwig and the Angry Inch

2001 – After a botched sex-change operation, East German glam rocker Hansel becomes Hedwig and travels across the United States with a stage show, following her ex-boyfriend (and former band mate) and telling her life story. Hedwig’s offbeat show slays audiences — but in diners not clubs.

Ratings: Ashley – 5/5 Justine – 5/5

Relevant to this day, we explore this film about self-identity, loss of control, and being free. And totes love it. 😉

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #114 – On the Line

2001 – A young man who’s smitten with a girl he met on the subway spends an entire movie trying to reunite with her. Meanwhile, his best friend aids his quest by wallpapering Chicago with signs that become the talk of the town.

Ratings: Ashley – 1/5 Justine – 1/5

Josie and the Pussycats is one of the greatest movies of all time and this movie is REVERSE Josie and the Pussycats!!!!!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #113 – Kissing Jessica Stein

2001 – Jessica is a single, straight, successful New York journalist who, like most of her female friends, has had a history of dating (male) creeps. But when she answers an intriguing personal ad from Helen, Jessica finds herself intensely drawn to her. As Jessica explores this new side of her sexuality, the two begin a friendship that ultimately leads to romance.

Ratings: Ashley – 3/5 Justine – 3.5/5

Coming at this movie- it’s all about context! But it’s just lovely to see how far we’ve come since 2001. PLUS we finally figure out Justine’s revenge marriage scenario!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #112 – The Brothers

2001 – Four close-knit African-American friends test the limits of honesty and commitment as they barhop, climb the career ladder and incessantly fall in and out of love. Along the way, their friendship is tested and one announces he’s getting married.

Ratings: Ashley – 3/5 Justine – 2/5

MEN talking about FEELINGS!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #111 – The Princess Diaries

2001 – The life of gawky Mia Thermopolis changes drastically after learning she’s the heir to a European principality’s throne. But as her royal grandmother schools Mia on conducting herself with gracious disdain, she ends up at odds with her best friend.

Ratings: Ashley – 4/5 Justine – 3/5 Diana – 2.75/5

First off, didn’t know you know Ashley is VERY excited about the Golden State Killer case? Secondly, Joe Joe Joe Joe Joe Joe. All the love for Joe!

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined by special guest Diana of the Happily Ever Aftermath podcast.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #110 – Amelie

2001 – When impish Amélie finds a long-hidden trove of toys behind a baseboard in her apartment, she’s inspired to return the items to their original owner, an impulse of generosity that sparks more benevolent acts.

Ratings: Ashley – 3.75/5 Justine – 5/5

Ashley does not like French films but is this the one to sway her!? “It’s wholesome and it’s beautiful and it’s Travelocity.” The return of vive la peen! #dicksondicksondicks

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #109 – Someone Like You

2001 – Jane has it made: She’s the talent booker for a popular talk show and has started dating the show’s studly producer. But when she gets summarily dumped, the now-bitter Jane is prompted write a tell-all advice column about why men do what they do.

Ratings: Ashley – 1/5 Justine – 1.5/5

This movie teaches us obvious things about human traits that a woman the main character’s age should already know if she has ever interacted with humans before. Not just cows. Ashley’s husband, Sam, also periodically has thoughts.

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #108 – Legally Blonde

2001 – Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But there is one thing stopping him (Matthew Davis) from proposing: She is too blonde. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back.

Ratings: Ashley – 4.75/5 Justine – 5/5 Chris – 4.25/5

Show this movie to whoever doesn’t think we need diversity in the workplace! I mean, just show this movie to everyone.

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron. They are joined by return special guest, Chris Visser

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #107 – Bridget Jones’s Diary

2001 – This clever tale of Bridget Jones’s odyssey from Mr. Right-here-right-now to Mr. Right delivers a glimpse into the inner workings of the female mind.

Ratings: Ashley – 2.75/5 Justine – 2.5/5

This quintessential romcom did not hit us. It just left us with the question, what is Bridget passionate about??

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

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Episodes Season 3

Episode #106 – Serendipity

2001 – Though strangers Sara Thomas and Jonathan Trager are already in relationships, they realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter — but they soon part company. Years later, they yearn to reunite despite being destined for the altar.

Ratings: Ashley – 2.5/5 Justine – 3/5

Sadly, our last film of Johnuary! It was a new experience for Ashley and a nostalgia trip for Justine. The film gets summed up by Ashley who said, “All the goodwill of the movie was ruined by a piece of cake!”

The Cutaways are Ashley McKinney and Justine Gendron.

Music by Jimmy Natividad.

You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @cutawayspodcast

Please leave us comments, rate us, and subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcatcher.