Ep. 437 - West Side Story (2021) (SCT #33) (w/ Shady; Special Guest: Gabby Soto)

Shady's back to take us to the West Side of NYC circa 1957, where we're stepping into Steven Spielberg's first musical movie and a remake to boot. She and Jon just love this movie! Also, Jon managed to get one of the Shark girls as a special guest to tell us how she got cast and some fun stories from set.Shady's Socials: @cookieoshadyPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: A Goofy Movie (SCT #34)!

Arianna is back to kick off another Second Chance month! This time we head to 1950s New York City to talk about the men cast as singing gamblers, the music of the stage version that were cut for the movie and what was added in it's place, and some stuff that were left out of the First Chance.Arianna’s Socials -Instagram/TikTok: @ladyaria_Website: www.ariannaarmon.comPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: West Side Story (2021) (SCT #33)!

Welcome to the Dust Bowl era of American history, where two kids become famous for robbing banks to stick it to the man! Edward makes his triumphant return to the pod to talk about this little gem of a musical, and he and Jon get into some history.Edward's Instagram: @edwardmiskieBuy Edward's Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cancer-musical-theatre-other-chronic-illnesses-edward-miskie/1142386300?ean=9798987044704Podcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Guys and Dolls (SCT #32)!

Roland is back to go back in time to 1930s Germany where he and Jon examine the origin of the 1982 classic Victor/Victoria. Jon makes some bold statements, while the two can't get over how important this film is to film history.Roland's Instagram: @rolandrusinekHelluva Boss: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-uopgYBi65HwiiDR9Y23lomAkGr9mm-SPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Bonnie & Clyde!

"Cover is not the book/So open it up and take a look"...wait, wrong property. Aaron is back to bring us some more live theatre, and this time it's the 2022 Off-Broadway show Between the Lines. It's a fantastical tale that Jon and Aaron try to fix for future productions.Aaron's Socials: @trueaaronchoiAaron's Twitch: @truechoistoryPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Viktor und Viktoria!

Welcome to the mashup you never thought of: Gene Kelly and Hanna-Barbera! Sierra is back to check one more credit off of Gene Kelly's filmography to talk about the children's TV movie he directed and starred in where he sang and danced with animated creatures. Hello early days of green screen technology!Sierra’s Instagram: @sierrareinMarquee Five: @marqueefivePodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Between the Lines!

Lars von Trier made a "musical" movie starring Björk, and she also wrote the music. That's all you need to know.Film Rage Socials: @filmrageyyPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Jack and the Beanstalk (1967)!

Oh Kenny Ortega, you let us down. Lauren is back to continue on our Descendants journey with this sequel that Jon had high hopes for, but was very disappointed in.Lauren's Instagram/TikTok: @lxurengitisCinema Sistas Podcast Instagram: @cinemasistaspodcastPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Dancer in the Dark!

**deep sigh** It had to be done. And unfortunately for Kevin he was chosen to be the guest on this episode, where he and Jon try to figure out why this won so many awards.Kevin's Link: https://linktr.ee/kevinwatchesmoviesPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Descendants 2!

In a first for this podcast (428 episodes later and there are still "firsts") we're doing a double feature! Tommy comes back with two very different topics, but each were important in their own special ways.Tommy's Socials: @spectroplutoPodcast Socials -Email: [email protected]: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodThreads: @butasongpodNext episode: Emilia Pérez!