Greetings! In this week's episode we discuss Josie and the Pussycats, the neon-soaked, bubblegum pop comedy that crashed at the box office.

At first glance, Josie and the Pussycats is a teen movie about a girl band hitting it big. But underneath it's an absolutely brilliant, razor-sharp satire about consumer culture, corporate control, and the way music (and identity) gets sold to us.

And walking us through it (between some hilariously astute takes on Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut) is Edward Miskie (writer/producer/sometimes performer).

Edward is also the founder of The Remission Film Festival, which premiers for the first time April 17th, 2026. This festival focuses on creators who shed light on the experience of life before, during, & after cancer.

This is an episode you must hear.

• Josie and the Pussycats links
  • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0236348/
  • https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/josie_and_the_pussycats
• Edward Miskie links
  • https://www.remissionfilmfest.com/main
  • https://www.edwardmiskie.com
• Stamper Cinema links
  • https://www.stampercinema.com
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Greeting! In this week's Stamper Cinema, we tee up one of the most chaotic, quotable, and beloved comedies of the 1980s—Caddyshack. Returning the podcast to talk about it is podcaster extraordinaire and all-around amazing human, Kirsten Rudberg (Byte Sized Blessings)!

Directed by Harold Ramis, this golf-course-set comedy throws structure out the window and replaces it with Bill Murray’s improvised monologues, Rodney Dangerfield’s relentless insults, Chevy Chase’s effortless cool, and a gopher with a serious attitude problem.

Set at the prestigious Bushwood Country Club, Caddyshack explores class conflict (slob vs snob), rebellion, and absurdity through a loose collection of characters who all seem to be in different movies and somehow create magic together.

Despite mixed reviews upon release, Caddyshack became a massive hit and a cornerstone of American comedy, influencing generations of comedians and earning its place as one of the most quoted films ever made.

In this episode, Kirsten and I dive into behind-the-scenes madness, unforgettable performances, iconic lines, and the strange alchemy that turned a barely-scripted production into a cult classic. Plus - Kirsten gives the gopher the respect it deserves. Enjoy!

• Caddyshack links
  • IMDB
  • Caddyshack - A cinderella story & the Dalai Lama
  • Oh, it looks good on you tho
  • explosion scene

• Kirsten links
  • https://bytesizedblessings.com

• Stamper Cinema links
  • https://www.stampercinema.com
  • https://www.stampercinema.com/dr-strangelove-with-podcaster-kirsten-rudberg/
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Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we’re putting the band back together to talk about the 1980 cult comedy classic The Blues Brothers. What began as a quirky musical sketch on Saturday Night Live somehow evolved into one of the most unique films of its era.

Joining us to break it all down is actor Kyle Merrick. We explore how a genuine love for blues and soul music turned a late-night comedy bit into a real touring band, and eventually into a major Hollywood production directed by John Landis.

The episode covers the film’s simple but effective story: newly released ex-con Jake Blues and his brother Elwood embark on a “mission from God” to reunite their band and save the Catholic orphanage that raised them. Along the way they dodge police, anger rival musicians, and leave an absolutely insane trail of destruction across Chicago.

We also look at the film’s incredible musical lineup, featuring legendary performers like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Cab Calloway.

Other topics include:

• The chaotic and ambitious production of the film

• The record-setting car chases and stunt work

• The lasting legacy of The Blues Brothers as one of the most successful films based on an SNL sketch

• The movie’s cultural impact and continued popularity with audiences

Of course, no conversation about The Blues Brothers would be complete without revisiting some of the film’s most iconic and quotable lines, including the legendary “106 miles to Chicago” speech and the famous declaration that the brothers are “on a mission from God.”

Enjoy!

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• The Blues Brothers links
  • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080455/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blues_Brothers_(film)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5gCGJorKk
• Kyle Merrick links
  • https://anarchyforaday.com/about
• Stamper Cinema links
  • https://www.stampercinema.com