Jessie Maltin
Guest Appearances
May 25, 2016
Jessie Maltin is back to answer some listener questions addressed to Leonard including: his thoughts on Lost in Translation, the future of the Disney treasures, which classic films he would introduce to a younger audience, and much more. Plus, Leonard recommends some sleepers that are currently in theaters such as the Italian-French erotic-thriller A Bigger Splash starring Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes.
March 30, 2016
Recorded live at South by Southwest 2016, Leonard, Baron, and Jessie discuss three movies based on True Stories: the 2011 Richard Linklater comedy Bernie starring Jack Black, a semi-biographical sports drama that you should avoid, and Errol Morris’ unpredictable 1997 documentary Fast, Cheap & Out of Control.
February 24, 2016
This week Leonard and his daughter Jessie shine on a light on some unsung foreign films worth seeing. They recommend three spectacular sleepers: Mariana Chenillo’s Mexican drama Nora’s Will, Susanne Bier’s Danish film Brothers, and Nimród Antal’s Hungarian comedy–thriller Kontroll.
February 10, 2016
Leonard is joined this week by his newlywed daughter Jessie! In celebration of this momentous occasion, they take a look at some of the great marriages in movies. From 1998’s Polish Wedding to 2006’s Confetti, Leonard and Jessie discuss which wedding movies you’ll absolutely adore and one you should avoid.
December 23, 2015
Holiday Greetings from Leonard and his daughter Jessie! We all know the quintessential Christmas movies but what are some of the other Holiday gems that have fallen by the wayside? From Elf to The Santa Claus, Leonard and Jessie discuss which films you must see this Holiday season.
October 14, 2015
Leonard and Baron respond to Jessie Maltin’s concept of naming “chicken soup” movies: films that make you feel better when you’re sick, and others that you might discover when you’re housebound. Examples range from Marx Brothers comedies to 10 Things I Hate About You.