Episode 09: Harold and Maude

 

Tonight’s episode of Nightcaps at the Theater is a celebration of dichotomy. Young vs. Old, Highs vs. Lows, and Life Vs. Death. In honor of a recent birthday and in preparation for the countless new possibilities that lay ahead, host Jonathan Kwiatkowski, has dusted off his favorite film of all time for his fellow cohosts and beloved listeners. On the Marquee this round is Hal Ashby’s effervescent, yet charmingly maudlin comedy Harold and Maude (1971). Join us as we take a look into Harold’s penchant for driving hearses, attempting suicide, and playing the banjo on a journey of self-discovery. A voyage inspired by none other than the oderific toting, doughnut wheeling, life loving, Maude. Through the discussions pertaining to disaster dates, funeral squatting, and anti-war sentiments, dear listeners, don’t forget to take a page out of Maude’s book too and “L-I-V-E! Live! Otherwise, you got nothing to talk about in the locker room.”

Tonight, on the Marquee: 

• A Recreated Dating Questionnaire from the Computer Dating Service
• Join the Rosanne Cancellation Party! Danny DeVito as Rosanne?!?
• Introduction of the Glass Lady/Thinking of Recurring Characters
• Halloween Bash 2018 Plans and Female Led Werewolf Movies
• Deadpool 2 and Solo: A Star Wars Story Review…Milking the Bantha
• A Brief History of Harold and Maude
• Fake Suicides and Real Melodrama
• Vivian Pickles “Consummate Glenn Close Knockoff”
• Jon Gets A Little Too Excited and Spills Some Wine
• Enjoying Being Dead More Than Being Alive: The Jonathan Kwiatkowski Memoir
• “I Am For Peace!”
• The Impeccable History found in The Sound of Music
• What’s Your Dream Suicide Attempt?
• “Is Maude the OG Manic, Pixie, Dream Girl?”

“When Chita Rivera Calls You a Racist … you should just end it.”

“I thought she was Linda Hunt” – Mark’s Critique of Ruth Gordon

 “I Think this is My Favorite Suicide attempt in the Film”

 “They’re Smoking a hooker!” – Matt’s ideal post-date Activity

“Did we forget to mention her being f&*ked by a swan?” – The Rape of Rome

“That Nose Could Take Me to Mars.”

 

 Art Provided By: John Cafiero @bonehaver420

 Music: "Riviera Jazz" Provided By: Crazy G