https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hell-is-a-musical--4406314enFilm ReviewsCopyright Zero Sciencehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7d6903e5ba837e4dca679d741d40f3f6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hell-is-a-musical--4406314Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:12:13 +0000Zero ScienceZero Sciencefeeds@spreaker.comScott Kurland loves musicals. Lillian "Lilz" Martin does NOT love musicals. Thus Scott has made it his goal to expose Lilz to movie musicals in an effort to find ones that connect with her. Sometimes it works. (Mostly not.) Share in their mutual...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/061-the-muppet-movie-i-miss-my-pudding-w-danielle-brown--68727889The Muppet Movie is a 1979 musical road comedy, and the feature film debut of The Muppets, Jim Henson's famed ensemble of puppet characters. Produced by Henson himself, the film was directed by James Frawley and written by Muppet Show writers Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns, and followed the origin story of the puppet troupe as Kermit The Frog travels across the country to make it big in Hollywood, meeting a cavalcade of friends along the way. The film starred Henson and Muppet ensemble players like Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, and Dave Goelz, with human performances by Austin Pendleton and time-defying legend and cryptozoological enigma Charles Durning, a plethora of cameos from the likes of Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, and many more, and featured a soundtrack by Kenneth Ascher and Paul Williams. (Mr. Sex himself!) The Muppet Movie was a major commercial and critical success, and was deemed culturally significant by the Library of Congress in 2009.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott close out #HotDurnAutumn with a screening of The Muppet Movie, joined by special guest and friend of the pod Danielle Brown. Join them for flawless Miss Piggy imitations, stentorian renditions of "America The Beautiful", and one last marveling at the gloriousness of Charles Durning in his endless quest to finally git that frawrgg.

#HotDurnAutumn

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68727889Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:10:56 +0000Zero ScienceThe Muppet Movie is a 1979 musical road comedy, and the feature film debut of The Muppets, Jim Henson's famed ensemble of puppet characters. Produced by Henson himself, the film was directed by James Frawley and written by Muppet Show writers Jerry...The Muppet Movie is a 1979 musical road comedy, and the feature film debut of The Muppets, Jim Henson's famed ensemble of puppet characters. Produced by Henson himself, the film was directed by James Frawley and written by Muppet Show writers Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns, and followed the origin story of the puppet troupe as Kermit The Frog travels across the country to make it big in Hollywood, meeting a cavalcade of friends along the way. The film starred Henson and Muppet ensemble players like Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, and Dave Goelz, with human performances by Austin Pendleton and time-defying legend and cryptozoological enigma Charles Durning, a plethora of cameos from the likes of Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, and many more, and featured a soundtrack by Kenneth Ascher and Paul Williams. (Mr. Sex himself!) The Muppet Movie was a major commercial and critical success, and was deemed culturally significant by the Library of Congress in 2009.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott close out #HotDurnAutumn with a screening of The Muppet Movie, joined by special guest and friend of the pod Danielle Brown. Join them for flawless Miss Piggy imitations, stentorian renditions of "America The Beautiful", and one last marveling at the gloriousness of Charles Durning in his endless quest to finally git that frawrgg.

#HotDurnAutumn

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>6326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/060-the-best-little-whorehouse-in-texas-in-1921-we-finally-got-buttermilk-w-jenna-sokalski--68469686The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas is a 1982 musical comedy film based on the stage musical of the same name. Directed by Colin Higgins, it followed the "Chicken Ranch" brothel located in Lanville County, widely accepted and traditionally beloved by the small town of Gilbert, but faced with closure upon its discovery by a TV morality watchdog. The cast featured Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Jim Nabors, and the singularity-altering, reality-warping presence otherwise known as Charles Durning. It was a major box office hit upon its release, and an Academy Award nomination for Durning, despite only being in the film for one scene.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by return guest, burlesque artist, and declared Dolly Parton expert Jenna Sokalski for a viewing of The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, and take in the sights, sounds, and oddly kitschy and polished vibes for a movie about a brothel. Join them as Jenna worships at the altar of patron saint Dolly, Lilz does a little side-step, and Scott gets really really annoyed. All the while Charles Durning delights everything in sight, as if he could do any less.

#HotDurnAutumn

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68469686Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:08 +0000Zero ScienceThe Best Little Whorehouse In Texas is a 1982 musical comedy film based on the stage musical of the same name. Directed by Colin Higgins, it followed the "Chicken Ranch" brothel located in Lanville County, widely accepted and traditionally beloved by...The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas is a 1982 musical comedy film based on the stage musical of the same name. Directed by Colin Higgins, it followed the "Chicken Ranch" brothel located in Lanville County, widely accepted and traditionally beloved by the small town of Gilbert, but faced with closure upon its discovery by a TV morality watchdog. The cast featured Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Jim Nabors, and the singularity-altering, reality-warping presence otherwise known as Charles Durning. It was a major box office hit upon its release, and an Academy Award nomination for Durning, despite only being in the film for one scene.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by return guest, burlesque artist, and declared Dolly Parton expert Jenna Sokalski for a viewing of The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, and take in the sights, sounds, and oddly kitschy and polished vibes for a movie about a brothel. Join them as Jenna worships at the altar of patron saint Dolly, Lilz does a little side-step, and Scott gets really really annoyed. All the while Charles Durning delights everything in sight, as if he could do any less.

#HotDurnAutumn

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>5226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/059-o-brother-where-art-thou-hey-moe-i-peed-on-my-shoe--67822570O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a satirical comedy-drama musical film released in 2000, written, produced, and directed by The Coen Brothers. The film starred George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, and CHARLES DURNING in a 1930s Mississippi setting. In which a trio of escaped convicts travel across the American South in search of a supposed buried treasure, as Clooney attempts to re-connect with his divorced wife and children. The story was heavily influenced by Preston Sturges' film Sullivan's Travels, while also borrowing loosely from Homer's epic Greek poem The Odyssey, and featured a backdrop of period folk music, produced and arranged by T-Bone Burnett, and featured performances by Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley, John Hartford, and numerous others. The film was a major box office success in its time, earned major critical praise for its sharp writing and gorgeous autumnal aesthetics, while its soundtrack swept the 44th annual Grammy Awards.

On a rare, guest-free episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of O Brother, Where Art Thou? and are thoroughly delighted. (Not to give away the ending of the podcast.) Join them as they ruminate on ancient brands of hair cream, point out innumerable Big Lebowski references that are totally there, engage in time-honored bouts of fisticuffsmanship, and bask in the majesty of CHARLES DURNING.

#HotDurnAutumn

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67822570Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:54:18 +0000Zero ScienceO Brother, Where Art Thou? is a satirical comedy-drama musical film released in 2000, written, produced, and directed by The Coen Brothers. The film starred George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, and CHARLES...O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a satirical comedy-drama musical film released in 2000, written, produced, and directed by The Coen Brothers. The film starred George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, and CHARLES DURNING in a 1930s Mississippi setting. In which a trio of escaped convicts travel across the American South in search of a supposed buried treasure, as Clooney attempts to re-connect with his divorced wife and children. The story was heavily influenced by Preston Sturges' film Sullivan's Travels, while also borrowing loosely from Homer's epic Greek poem The Odyssey, and featured a backdrop of period folk music, produced and arranged by T-Bone Burnett, and featured performances by Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley, John Hartford, and numerous others. The film was a major box office success in its time, earned major critical praise for its sharp writing and gorgeous autumnal aesthetics, while its soundtrack swept the 44th annual Grammy Awards.

On a rare, guest-free episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of O Brother, Where Art Thou? and are thoroughly delighted. (Not to give away the ending of the podcast.) Join them as they ruminate on ancient brands of hair cream, point out innumerable Big Lebowski references that are totally there, engage in time-honored bouts of fisticuffsmanship, and bask in the majesty of CHARLES DURNING.

#HotDurnAutumn

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/058-cats-don-t-dance-don-knotts-is-my-grandpaw-w-kendra-beltran--67468299Cats Don't Dance is a 1997 animated musical film directed by Mark Dindal, which featured an ensemble cast including Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, sung vocals by Natalie Cole, Jon Rhys-Davies, Ashley Peldon, and various others, and featured a soundtrack of musical numbers composed by Randy Newman and contributions to choreography by Gene Kelly; his final film contribution before his death in 1996. The film features an alternate 1939 where humans and anthropomorphic animals co-exist and work in Hollywood; in which the animals are not allowed any leverage in show business. The story follows Indiana-native Danny T. Cat (Bakula) venturing to Hollywood to start an acting career, and eventually facing and overcoming the injustices inherent in the system in order to get better parts for him and his friends. The film was not a commercial success and received mixed-to-positive reviews upon release, but over the years has developed a cult following for its dark satirical undertones, and allegories to the plight of black actors and actresses during this same time period.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are overwhelmed with whimsy as they sit through a screening of Cats Don't Dance with return guest Kendra Beltran of the Crushgasm podcast! Join them for perplexing old Hollywood references that would probably go over the heads of young children, make an excruciating amount of furry jokes, and kneel in deference to the will of the immortal godking tyrant whose name is whispered by mere mortals as Don Knotts.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67468299Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:11:27 +0000Zero ScienceCats Don't Dance is a 1997 animated musical film directed by Mark Dindal, which featured an ensemble cast including Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, sung vocals by Natalie Cole, Jon Rhys-Davies, Ashley Peldon, and various others, and featured a soundtrack...Cats Don't Dance is a 1997 animated musical film directed by Mark Dindal, which featured an ensemble cast including Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, sung vocals by Natalie Cole, Jon Rhys-Davies, Ashley Peldon, and various others, and featured a soundtrack of musical numbers composed by Randy Newman and contributions to choreography by Gene Kelly; his final film contribution before his death in 1996. The film features an alternate 1939 where humans and anthropomorphic animals co-exist and work in Hollywood; in which the animals are not allowed any leverage in show business. The story follows Indiana-native Danny T. Cat (Bakula) venturing to Hollywood to start an acting career, and eventually facing and overcoming the injustices inherent in the system in order to get better parts for him and his friends. The film was not a commercial success and received mixed-to-positive reviews upon release, but over the years has developed a cult following for its dark satirical undertones, and allegories to the plight of black actors and actresses during this same time period.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are overwhelmed with whimsy as they sit through a screening of Cats Don't Dance with return guest Kendra Beltran of the Crushgasm podcast! Join them for perplexing old Hollywood references that would probably go over the heads of young children, make an excruciating amount of furry jokes, and kneel in deference to the will of the immortal godking tyrant whose name is whispered by mere mortals as Don Knotts.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>5284falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/057-ride-the-cyclone-ziggy-pawdust-w-jon-reilly--66315203Ride The Cyclone is a 2008 musical written by Canadian playwrights Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. It features a high-concept story of a quintet of High School choir students, plus one mystery teenager, who were killed while riding the Cyclone, a fictional malfunctioning roller coaster operating out of Uranium City in Saskatchewan. (Ride The Cyclone marks the second installment of Richmond's "Uranium Scream Teen Trilogy" of musical plays set in the exaggerated version of the town.) The musical follows a highly experimental format in which the six main characters reflect on their own demise in the afterlife, the collapse of their former boomtown home, and plead with an omnipotent fortune telling machine The Amazing Karnak to be allowed a second chance at living. The musical touches upon a wide assortment of musical styles, and features a loose and esoteric form of storytelling and plot. The musical was a critical success upon its release, developed a strong cult following, and would be performed in venues as varied as independent theaters to off-broadway.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back Jon Reilly of the Life's But A Song podcast for a viewing of a special recorded version of the musical. Join them on a confusing and bewildering journey filled with French whores, anthropomorphic space cats, creepy ghost girls, and hope for redemption and rebirth.

And fortunes for a quarter. (I looooooooooove quarters!)


...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66315203Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:09 +0000Zero ScienceRide The Cyclone is a 2008 musical written by Canadian playwrights Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. It features a high-concept story of a quintet of High School choir students, plus one mystery teenager, who were killed while riding the Cyclone, a...Ride The Cyclone is a 2008 musical written by Canadian playwrights Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. It features a high-concept story of a quintet of High School choir students, plus one mystery teenager, who were killed while riding the Cyclone, a fictional malfunctioning roller coaster operating out of Uranium City in Saskatchewan. (Ride The Cyclone marks the second installment of Richmond's "Uranium Scream Teen Trilogy" of musical plays set in the exaggerated version of the town.) The musical follows a highly experimental format in which the six main characters reflect on their own demise in the afterlife, the collapse of their former boomtown home, and plead with an omnipotent fortune telling machine The Amazing Karnak to be allowed a second chance at living. The musical touches upon a wide assortment of musical styles, and features a loose and esoteric form of storytelling and plot. The musical was a critical success upon its release, developed a strong cult following, and would be performed in venues as varied as independent theaters to off-broadway.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back Jon Reilly of the Life's But A Song podcast for a viewing of a special recorded version of the musical. Join them on a confusing and bewildering journey filled with French whores, anthropomorphic space cats, creepy ghost girls, and hope for redemption and rebirth.

And fortunes for a quarter. (I looooooooooove quarters!)


...with Lilz & Scott!]]>5247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/056-les-miserables-all-aboard-the-snuggle-bus-w-maggie-noel--64867433Les Miserables is a film adaptation of the period musical of the same name. Released in 2012, it followed the exploits of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict going to great lengths to find personal redemption at the height of the French Revolution. The film version, directed by Tom Hooper, sought to emulate the epic scope of the stage musical, and featured grandiloquent and verbose set pieces and crowded chorus numbers, with an ensemble cast led by Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, and numerous others. The film was a major box office hit, won many Academy Awards (Including a noteworthy Supporting Actress win for Hathaway), and set a new standard for movie musicals featuring live performances by the actors as opposed to backing tracks...in spite of largely receiving middling reviews upon its release.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back Maggie Noel (Friend of the pod and late of the Rock Candy podcast) to help them through a viewing of Les Miserables. Join them as they slog their way through an obscene amount of extreme close-ups, marvel at just how British 19th century France is in the action, and make a lot of the same jokes everyone's already made about Russell Crowe's singing voice.

(It's not good.)

...with Lilz and Scott!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64867433Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:00:07 +0000Zero ScienceLes Miserables is a film adaptation of the period musical of the same name. Released in 2012, it followed the exploits of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict going to great lengths to find personal redemption at the height of the French Revolution. The...Les Miserables is a film adaptation of the period musical of the same name. Released in 2012, it followed the exploits of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict going to great lengths to find personal redemption at the height of the French Revolution. The film version, directed by Tom Hooper, sought to emulate the epic scope of the stage musical, and featured grandiloquent and verbose set pieces and crowded chorus numbers, with an ensemble cast led by Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne, and numerous others. The film was a major box office hit, won many Academy Awards (Including a noteworthy Supporting Actress win for Hathaway), and set a new standard for movie musicals featuring live performances by the actors as opposed to backing tracks...in spite of largely receiving middling reviews upon its release.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back Maggie Noel (Friend of the pod and late of the Rock Candy podcast) to help them through a viewing of Les Miserables. Join them as they slog their way through an obscene amount of extreme close-ups, marvel at just how British 19th century France is in the action, and make a lot of the same jokes everyone's already made about Russell Crowe's singing voice.

(It's not good.)

...with Lilz and Scott!
]]>6272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/055-better-man-milk-cigarettes-cigarettes-milk--64380140Better Man is a 2024 musical biopic depicting the life of English singer-songwriter and former Take That member Robbie Williams. It was written, directed, and produced by Michael Gracey (On the heels of his success with noted piece of treacly crap The Greatest Showman), and features the central conceit of replacing the film version of Robbie with that of an anthromorphic CGI chimpanzee. Robbie Williams himself stars as the narrator and singing voice of the film version of Williams, portrayed via motion capture and acted by stage actor Jonno Davies. Steve Pemberton, Kate Mulvany, Alison Steadman, and Damon Herriman also star, and the soundtrack features a collection of Robbie Williams hits set to theatrical set pieces.


On a new (Wait, really?!) episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of Better Man, and literally record the episode immediately after the screening from a car in the parking lot of a Showcase Cinemas. Join them as they cast a hypothetical Pearl Jam biopic, enjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti flingers and NASCAR fries, are thoroughly bewildered by the sight of a giant ape-man doing cocaine and other ilicit deeds.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64380140Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:45:10 +0000Zero ScienceBetter Man is a 2024 musical biopic depicting the life of English singer-songwriter and former Take That member Robbie Williams. It was written, directed, and produced by Michael Gracey (On the heels of his success with noted piece of treacly crap The...Better Man is a 2024 musical biopic depicting the life of English singer-songwriter and former Take That member Robbie Williams. It was written, directed, and produced by Michael Gracey (On the heels of his success with noted piece of treacly crap The Greatest Showman), and features the central conceit of replacing the film version of Robbie with that of an anthromorphic CGI chimpanzee. Robbie Williams himself stars as the narrator and singing voice of the film version of Williams, portrayed via motion capture and acted by stage actor Jonno Davies. Steve Pemberton, Kate Mulvany, Alison Steadman, and Damon Herriman also star, and the soundtrack features a collection of Robbie Williams hits set to theatrical set pieces.


On a new (Wait, really?!) episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of Better Man, and literally record the episode immediately after the screening from a car in the parking lot of a Showcase Cinemas. Join them as they cast a hypothetical Pearl Jam biopic, enjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti flingers and NASCAR fries, are thoroughly bewildered by the sight of a giant ape-man doing cocaine and other ilicit deeds.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/054-yentl-arson-the-gentleman-s-crime-w-david-allen-prescott--60194091Yentl is a 1983 film directed and starring screen actor and Broadway mainstay Barbra Streisand. Based on the Isaac Bashevis Singer short story Yentl The Yashiva Boy, Yentl the film follows the story of an Ashkenazi Jewish woman in Poland in 1904 who decides to disguise herself as a man so that she can receive an education in Talmudic law. Various misunderstandings follow as the titular Yentl attempts to keep her ruse afloat, and gets wrapped up in romances both unrequited and reluctant. The film also featured a supporting cast of Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving, Nehemiah Persoff, and Miriam Margolyes, among various others.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of Yentl with all-star guest David Allen Prescott, who is incredibly upset to both find a Barbra film that doesn't hold up, and never fully embraces its own latent queerness. Join them as Scott gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on just how much Barbra Streisand whiffed the subject matter, Lilz puts her foot down against the music of Stevland Hardaway Morris, and David debuts a raunchy and unwelcome new personae.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60194091Tue, 28 May 2024 14:00:04 +0000Zero ScienceYentl is a 1983 film directed and starring screen actor and Broadway mainstay Barbra Streisand. Based on the Isaac Bashevis Singer short story Yentl The Yashiva Boy, Yentl the film follows the story of an Ashkenazi Jewish woman in Poland in 1904 who...Yentl is a 1983 film directed and starring screen actor and Broadway mainstay Barbra Streisand. Based on the Isaac Bashevis Singer short story Yentl The Yashiva Boy, Yentl the film follows the story of an Ashkenazi Jewish woman in Poland in 1904 who decides to disguise herself as a man so that she can receive an education in Talmudic law. Various misunderstandings follow as the titular Yentl attempts to keep her ruse afloat, and gets wrapped up in romances both unrequited and reluctant. The film also featured a supporting cast of Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving, Nehemiah Persoff, and Miriam Margolyes, among various others.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of Yentl with all-star guest David Allen Prescott, who is incredibly upset to both find a Barbra film that doesn't hold up, and never fully embraces its own latent queerness. Join them as Scott gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on just how much Barbra Streisand whiffed the subject matter, Lilz puts her foot down against the music of Stevland Hardaway Morris, and David debuts a raunchy and unwelcome new personae.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/053-hearts-beat-loud-the-matt-kim-story-w-maggie-noel--59761189Hearts Beat Loud is an independent comedy-drama starring Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Toni Collette, Ted Danson, and others released in 2018 across limited screenings. It followed Offerman as the owner of a failing record store, who hits upon minor viral success when he records a jam session with his daughter, a singer just about to attend medical school, and ends up in several major Spotify playlists. The film was directed by Brett Haley with a soundtrack by Keegan DeWitt of Wild Club, and touched upon themes of loss, familial expectations, and old age, resonating heavily with critics, who lauded the film as one of the best of the year.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back Rock Candy's Maggie Noel to the program, as they put on their persnickety Brooklyn hipster hats to review Hearts Beat Loud, and its' Postal Service-esque indie pop soundtrack. Join them as the three annoy Scott with another unwelcome recurring bit, pay proper homage to Mitski (Seriously, she rules), find paralells between dance sequences and guitar pedal noodling, and find it generally hard to make jokes during the episodes where the movies are really genuinely good.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59761189Fri, 03 May 2024 14:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceHearts Beat Loud is an independent comedy-drama starring Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Toni Collette, Ted Danson, and others released in 2018 across limited screenings. It followed Offerman as the owner of a failing record store, who hits upon minor...Hearts Beat Loud is an independent comedy-drama starring Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Toni Collette, Ted Danson, and others released in 2018 across limited screenings. It followed Offerman as the owner of a failing record store, who hits upon minor viral success when he records a jam session with his daughter, a singer just about to attend medical school, and ends up in several major Spotify playlists. The film was directed by Brett Haley with a soundtrack by Keegan DeWitt of Wild Club, and touched upon themes of loss, familial expectations, and old age, resonating heavily with critics, who lauded the film as one of the best of the year.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back Rock Candy's Maggie Noel to the program, as they put on their persnickety Brooklyn hipster hats to review Hearts Beat Loud, and its' Postal Service-esque indie pop soundtrack. Join them as the three annoy Scott with another unwelcome recurring bit, pay proper homage to Mitski (Seriously, she rules), find paralells between dance sequences and guitar pedal noodling, and find it generally hard to make jokes during the episodes where the movies are really genuinely good.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/052-earth-girls-are-easy-tell-us-about-vibes-w-ashley-rogers--59166294Earth Girls Are Easy is a 1988 science fiction comedy film directed by famed music video director Julien Temple, and written by comedian/singer Julie Brown. Based off of a song previously released by Brown, the action follows a trio of space aliens landing upon Earth, and finding themselves under the care of a lovelorn manicurist in California. The film follows the group's efforts to blend in with the rest of humanity and eventually fix their crashed spaceship. It featured acting roles from Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Charles Rocket, Michael McKean, Julie Brown herself, and early performances from Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans, while also featuring music by legendary disco musician Nile Rodgers. Though not a major commercial success, the film has developed a devoted cult following over the years.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back all-star guest Ashley Rogers to the program for a screening of Earth Girls Are Easy. (Which we're only kinda sure counts as a musical in the first place?) Join them as Scott expounds upon the film's connection of golden age movie musicals, Ashley draws paralells between the film and the works of Bertol Brecht, and Lilz is thoroughly confused by whatever Angelyne's whole deal was.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59166294Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:19:42 +0000Zero ScienceEarth Girls Are Easy is a 1988 science fiction comedy film directed by famed music video director Julien Temple, and written by comedian/singer Julie Brown. Based off of a song previously released by Brown, the action follows a trio of space aliens...Earth Girls Are Easy is a 1988 science fiction comedy film directed by famed music video director Julien Temple, and written by comedian/singer Julie Brown. Based off of a song previously released by Brown, the action follows a trio of space aliens landing upon Earth, and finding themselves under the care of a lovelorn manicurist in California. The film follows the group's efforts to blend in with the rest of humanity and eventually fix their crashed spaceship. It featured acting roles from Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Charles Rocket, Michael McKean, Julie Brown herself, and early performances from Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans, while also featuring music by legendary disco musician Nile Rodgers. Though not a major commercial success, the film has developed a devoted cult following over the years.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back all-star guest Ashley Rogers to the program for a screening of Earth Girls Are Easy. (Which we're only kinda sure counts as a musical in the first place?) Join them as Scott expounds upon the film's connection of golden age movie musicals, Ashley draws paralells between the film and the works of Bertol Brecht, and Lilz is thoroughly confused by whatever Angelyne's whole deal was.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>3847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/051-gigi-no-audible-finger-wagging-w-patrick-s-barry--58840083Gigi is a 1958 movie musical based on a 1944 French novella, directed by Vincente Minnelli and featuring a screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner. The film starred Leslie Caron, Louis Jordan, and Maurice Chevalier, and followed the story of a bored French playboy Gaston attempting to reignite a spark in his life, and finding it in a young friend of the family, the titular Gigi. (Who appears in much less of the film than Gaston does.) The film was a major Academy Award winner in 1958, setting a record for sweeping 9 different Oscars, (A record that would be unbroken until 2003 when Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King won 11.) and though Gigi is well-regarded by cinema historians, it has since developed a sour reputation for its themes of grooming and power imbalance.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are in way over their heads watching Gigi with return guest Patrick S. Barry. Join the trio as they are thoroughly skeeved out by themes and attitudes that have aged like milk, and are equally amused and disgusted by the antics of Maurice Chevalier, the most French human being to have ever walked this Earth.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58840083Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceGigi is a 1958 movie musical based on a 1944 French novella, directed by Vincente Minnelli and featuring a screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner. The film starred Leslie Caron, Louis Jordan, and Maurice Chevalier, and followed the story of a bored French...Gigi is a 1958 movie musical based on a 1944 French novella, directed by Vincente Minnelli and featuring a screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner. The film starred Leslie Caron, Louis Jordan, and Maurice Chevalier, and followed the story of a bored French playboy Gaston attempting to reignite a spark in his life, and finding it in a young friend of the family, the titular Gigi. (Who appears in much less of the film than Gaston does.) The film was a major Academy Award winner in 1958, setting a record for sweeping 9 different Oscars, (A record that would be unbroken until 2003 when Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King won 11.) and though Gigi is well-regarded by cinema historians, it has since developed a sour reputation for its themes of grooming and power imbalance.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are in way over their heads watching Gigi with return guest Patrick S. Barry. Join the trio as they are thoroughly skeeved out by themes and attitudes that have aged like milk, and are equally amused and disgusted by the antics of Maurice Chevalier, the most French human being to have ever walked this Earth.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4929falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/050-anna-the-apocalypse-the-thin-white-duchess-w-christopher-brown--58548350Anna & The Apocalypse is a hybrid Christmas/zombie/musical/comedy film released in 2017, directed by John McPhail, and the final screenplay posthumously released by Ryan McHenry. Set in a small town in Scotland, it follows several impending graduating students who find themselves embroiled in an unfolding zombie apocalypse on the cusp of Christmas break. The titular Anna finds herself at an emotional crossroads in her life as the events of zombie infestation unfurl around her and her friends. Heavily featuring themes of emotional growth and smalltown languishing, the film starred Ella Hunt in the titular role, as well as Mark Benton, Paul Kaye, Marli Siu, and various others, with a soundtrack provided by Scottish songwriters Roddy Hart and Tommy Reilly.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome HIAM all-star Christopher Brown back to the guest chair as they discuss zombie tropes, UK confections, and Lilz misses her goddamn cue on a recurring bit. (She had one freaking job.)

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58548350Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:15:24 +0000Zero ScienceAnna & The Apocalypse is a hybrid Christmas/zombie/musical/comedy film released in 2017, directed by John McPhail, and the final screenplay posthumously released by Ryan McHenry. Set in a small town in Scotland, it follows several impending...Anna & The Apocalypse is a hybrid Christmas/zombie/musical/comedy film released in 2017, directed by John McPhail, and the final screenplay posthumously released by Ryan McHenry. Set in a small town in Scotland, it follows several impending graduating students who find themselves embroiled in an unfolding zombie apocalypse on the cusp of Christmas break. The titular Anna finds herself at an emotional crossroads in her life as the events of zombie infestation unfurl around her and her friends. Heavily featuring themes of emotional growth and smalltown languishing, the film starred Ella Hunt in the titular role, as well as Mark Benton, Paul Kaye, Marli Siu, and various others, with a soundtrack provided by Scottish songwriters Roddy Hart and Tommy Reilly.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome HIAM all-star Christopher Brown back to the guest chair as they discuss zombie tropes, UK confections, and Lilz misses her goddamn cue on a recurring bit. (She had one freaking job.)

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/049-the-phantom-of-the-opera-tiny-automobile-operator-w-susan-kim--57980685The Phantom Of The Opera is a 2004 movie musical, one of of innumerable amounts based upon the novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston LeRoux, and based specifically upon Andrew Lloyd Webber's famed musical production surrounding a tortured and disfigured artist's reign of terror upon an opera house. This film version was directed by Joel Schumacher and starred Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, and Minnie Driver. The film was not a major commercial success nor was it well-received critically, but has gone on to develop a cult following of it's own, especially among fans of Webber's musical.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, many years after having reviewed the sequel, Lilz and Scott finally take the time to review an actual adaptation of Phantom Of The Opera, with special return guest Susan Kim along for the ride! Join them as they're thoroughly creeped out by the age difference between Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum, dazzled by the sheer number of horses that get stolen throughout the precedings, and astonished once again by the ever increasing depths and lengths of the Rootbeerm'n's ego.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57980685Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceThe Phantom Of The Opera is a 2004 movie musical, one of of innumerable amounts based upon the novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston LeRoux, and based specifically upon Andrew Lloyd Webber's famed musical production surrounding a tortured and...The Phantom Of The Opera is a 2004 movie musical, one of of innumerable amounts based upon the novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston LeRoux, and based specifically upon Andrew Lloyd Webber's famed musical production surrounding a tortured and disfigured artist's reign of terror upon an opera house. This film version was directed by Joel Schumacher and starred Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, and Minnie Driver. The film was not a major commercial success nor was it well-received critically, but has gone on to develop a cult following of it's own, especially among fans of Webber's musical.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, many years after having reviewed the sequel, Lilz and Scott finally take the time to review an actual adaptation of Phantom Of The Opera, with special return guest Susan Kim along for the ride! Join them as they're thoroughly creeped out by the age difference between Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum, dazzled by the sheer number of horses that get stolen throughout the precedings, and astonished once again by the ever increasing depths and lengths of the Rootbeerm'n's ego.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4981falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/048-a-goofy-movie-i-m-a-delicious-lobster-w-kendra-beltran--57361024A Goofy Movie is a 1995 comedy-musical from Disney Animation, based heavily on the Disney Afternoon cartoon Goof Troop, which relocated the iconic Mickey Mouse character Goofy to the suburbs to raise his single child Max. A Goofy Movie follows a misguided attempt at father-son bonding over a cross-country fishing trip, the antics which ensue, and the gradual repair of their relationship. The movie featured the voices of Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jim Cummings, and Kellie Martin, and featured music written by Tevin Campbell, and while only a moderate hit upon its release, the film developed a strong cult following over the years, and is now a beloved piece of ephemera among Disney fans.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome the return of Kendra Beltran of Crushgasm for a viewing of A Goofy Movie. Join them for a deep-digging discussion on the logistics of a high school assembly, the disturbingly Tarantino-esque levels of foot shots, Pete's tyrannical grip upon the town of Spoonerville, and...SIGH...Pauly Shore...

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57361024Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:04 +0000Zero ScienceA Goofy Movie is a 1995 comedy-musical from Disney Animation, based heavily on the Disney Afternoon cartoon Goof Troop, which relocated the iconic Mickey Mouse character Goofy to the suburbs to raise his single child Max. A Goofy Movie follows a...A Goofy Movie is a 1995 comedy-musical from Disney Animation, based heavily on the Disney Afternoon cartoon Goof Troop, which relocated the iconic Mickey Mouse character Goofy to the suburbs to raise his single child Max. A Goofy Movie follows a misguided attempt at father-son bonding over a cross-country fishing trip, the antics which ensue, and the gradual repair of their relationship. The movie featured the voices of Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jim Cummings, and Kellie Martin, and featured music written by Tevin Campbell, and while only a moderate hit upon its release, the film developed a strong cult following over the years, and is now a beloved piece of ephemera among Disney fans.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome the return of Kendra Beltran of Crushgasm for a viewing of A Goofy Movie. Join them for a deep-digging discussion on the logistics of a high school assembly, the disturbingly Tarantino-esque levels of foot shots, Pete's tyrannical grip upon the town of Spoonerville, and...SIGH...Pauly Shore...

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5927falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/047-cats-the-sweet-release-of-death-w-jon-reilly--56740269Cats is a 2019 film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the infamous rootbeerm'n. The musical itself is based upon a 1939 collection of poetry by T.S. Eliot called Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats. The film version was directed by Tom Hooper (His second musical feature following a controversial adaptation of Les Misérables) and featured an ensemble cast of Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Rebel Wilson, and more. The film was universally reviled by critics upon its release, with specific critique directed at the abberant CGI work, and became a box office bomb, unable to recoup its $100 million budget.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott witness the unbridled horror that is Cats, with Jon Reilly of the Life's But A Song podcast along for the journey. Join them through a twisted journey through the depths of human depravity and insanity. A journey filled with death cults, feline-human hybrid orgies, Taylor Swift and Jason DeRulo not doing much of anything, fictional butthole cuts, and Lilz' bottomless disdain for James Corden doing fat guy schtick.


...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56740269Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceCats is a 2019 film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the infamous rootbeerm'n. The musical itself is based upon a 1939 collection of poetry by T.S. Eliot called Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats. The film...Cats is a 2019 film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the infamous rootbeerm'n. The musical itself is based upon a 1939 collection of poetry by T.S. Eliot called Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats. The film version was directed by Tom Hooper (His second musical feature following a controversial adaptation of Les Misérables) and featured an ensemble cast of Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Rebel Wilson, and more. The film was universally reviled by critics upon its release, with specific critique directed at the abberant CGI work, and became a box office bomb, unable to recoup its $100 million budget.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott witness the unbridled horror that is Cats, with Jon Reilly of the Life's But A Song podcast along for the journey. Join them through a twisted journey through the depths of human depravity and insanity. A journey filled with death cults, feline-human hybrid orgies, Taylor Swift and Jason DeRulo not doing much of anything, fictional butthole cuts, and Lilz' bottomless disdain for James Corden doing fat guy schtick.


...with Lilz and Scott!]]>7871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/046-moulin-rouge-the-yum-yum-disease-w-hayleigh-kurland--56494745Moulin Rouge! is a 2001 romantic drama musical directed by Baz Luhrmann, or as he's best known in Zero Science circles; "Bag Lunchman". The film followed the story of a young British poet, and his doomed romance with a burlesque dancer and courtesan in Paris during the 1900s. It was noteworthy for its usage of contemporary popular music in contrast to the turn-of-the-century setting, (An early example of a jukebox musical) its manic and off-the-rails style of editing, and for the intense detail paid to visual aesthetics, marking it as a piece of post-modernist cinema in the eyes of some critics. It starred Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, and Richard Roxburgh, and was a major box office hit, catapulting Lurhmann/Lunchman into mainstream success.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of Moulin Rouge! with special guest Hayleigh Kurland (Scott's Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife!), and attempt to make sense of the technicolor mishmash they see before them. Join us as Scott regails the listener with stories of adjacent high school dance cringe, Hayleigh posits on Nicole Kidman's boundless happiness with divorce, and Lilz slowly loses her goddamn mind as she is dragged deeper and deeper into Bag Lunchman's jukebox musical armageddon.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56494745Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceMoulin Rouge! is a 2001 romantic drama musical directed by Baz Luhrmann, or as he's best known in Zero Science circles; "Bag Lunchman". The film followed the story of a young British poet, and his doomed romance with a burlesque dancer and courtesan...Moulin Rouge! is a 2001 romantic drama musical directed by Baz Luhrmann, or as he's best known in Zero Science circles; "Bag Lunchman". The film followed the story of a young British poet, and his doomed romance with a burlesque dancer and courtesan in Paris during the 1900s. It was noteworthy for its usage of contemporary popular music in contrast to the turn-of-the-century setting, (An early example of a jukebox musical) its manic and off-the-rails style of editing, and for the intense detail paid to visual aesthetics, marking it as a piece of post-modernist cinema in the eyes of some critics. It starred Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, and Richard Roxburgh, and was a major box office hit, catapulting Lurhmann/Lunchman into mainstream success.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of Moulin Rouge! with special guest Hayleigh Kurland (Scott's Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife!), and attempt to make sense of the technicolor mishmash they see before them. Join us as Scott regails the listener with stories of adjacent high school dance cringe, Hayleigh posits on Nicole Kidman's boundless happiness with divorce, and Lilz slowly loses her goddamn mind as she is dragged deeper and deeper into Bag Lunchman's jukebox musical armageddon.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/045-annie-daniel-plainview-s-dulcet-tones-w-malorie-savran--55837372Annie is a 1982 film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based upon the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. It was directed by John Huston (Previously of The Maltese Falcon, The Man Who Would Be King, and The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre?!) and starred Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Bernadette Peters, Tim Curry, and child actress Aileen Quinn as the titular Annie. The story followed an orphan's adventures being adopted by an eccentric billionaire, and her own journey to find her real parents. Though it was released to mixed reviews it was a box office hit and was even nominated for multiple Academy Awards.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are rejoined by Malorie Savran to discuss their respective experiences watching the titular musical Annie. Join them for frank discussions on tearjerkers, Tim Curry's Christopher Walken impression, talk of wealthy privilege, and the eternal horniness of Carol Burnett's character.


...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55837372Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:59:08 +0000Zero ScienceAnnie is a 1982 film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based upon the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. It was directed by John Huston (Previously of The Maltese Falcon, The Man Who Would Be King, and The Treasure Of...Annie is a 1982 film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based upon the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. It was directed by John Huston (Previously of The Maltese Falcon, The Man Who Would Be King, and The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre?!) and starred Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Bernadette Peters, Tim Curry, and child actress Aileen Quinn as the titular Annie. The story followed an orphan's adventures being adopted by an eccentric billionaire, and her own journey to find her real parents. Though it was released to mixed reviews it was a box office hit and was even nominated for multiple Academy Awards.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are rejoined by Malorie Savran to discuss their respective experiences watching the titular musical Annie. Join them for frank discussions on tearjerkers, Tim Curry's Christopher Walken impression, talk of wealthy privilege, and the eternal horniness of Carol Burnett's character.


...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6023falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/044-the-commitments-viking-dave-w-christopher-brown--53922780The Commitments is is a 1991 musical comedy-drama based on the story of the same name by Irish novelist Roddy Doyle. In it a collection of working-class youths in Northern Dublin come together to form a soul band amidst crippling poverty and miserable living conditions, and quickly experience the trials and tribulations of being a local band as tensions rise and egos develop. The film was directed by Alan Parker and featured acting performances by a vareity of Irish actors and musicians with little acting experience, including Robert Arkins, Glen Hansard, Angeline Ball, Colm Meaney, Bronagh Gallagher, and many more. Though the film was not a major hit in North America, it received rave reviews and would go on to be a cult favorite among audiences.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are graced with the return of longtime favorite Christopher Brown, still feeling bitter from the trio's previous excursion into the filmography of Alan Parker. Join them as they take in The Commitments and Scott develops theories of an extended Glen Hansard-iverse, Lilz feels like the local music side of things cuts a little too close for her comfort, and CB helps herald the return of a beloved recurring segment.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53922780Thu, 18 May 2023 19:37:35 +0000Zero ScienceThe Commitments is is a 1991 musical comedy-drama based on the story of the same name by Irish novelist Roddy Doyle. In it a collection of working-class youths in Northern Dublin come together to form a soul band amidst crippling poverty and miserable...The Commitments is is a 1991 musical comedy-drama based on the story of the same name by Irish novelist Roddy Doyle. In it a collection of working-class youths in Northern Dublin come together to form a soul band amidst crippling poverty and miserable living conditions, and quickly experience the trials and tribulations of being a local band as tensions rise and egos develop. The film was directed by Alan Parker and featured acting performances by a vareity of Irish actors and musicians with little acting experience, including Robert Arkins, Glen Hansard, Angeline Ball, Colm Meaney, Bronagh Gallagher, and many more. Though the film was not a major hit in North America, it received rave reviews and would go on to be a cult favorite among audiences.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are graced with the return of longtime favorite Christopher Brown, still feeling bitter from the trio's previous excursion into the filmography of Alan Parker. Join them as they take in The Commitments and Scott develops theories of an extended Glen Hansard-iverse, Lilz feels like the local music side of things cuts a little too close for her comfort, and CB helps herald the return of a beloved recurring segment.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5060falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-that-thing-you-do-oh-no-sum-41-w-al-gentile--53422102That Thing You Do! is a 1996 comedy film written, directed, and co-starring Tom Hanks, detailing the rise and fall of a one-hit wonder pop act from the 1960s. The cast featured Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, and Steve Zahn among others, and included a soundtrack written largely by Hanks himself, with contributions from Adam Schlesinger of Fountains Of Wayne, and other professional songwriters. The film performed modestly at the box office while receiving rave reviews from critics, and has since gone on to be a cult classic film.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by Al Gentile for a viewing of That Thing You Do!. Join them as Al discusses the intricacies of caramel camels, Lilz relives some troubling local music memories, and Scott idolizes Steve Zahn's character.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53422102Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceThat Thing You Do! is a 1996 comedy film written, directed, and co-starring Tom Hanks, detailing the rise and fall of a one-hit wonder pop act from the 1960s. The cast featured Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, and Steve Zahn among...That Thing You Do! is a 1996 comedy film written, directed, and co-starring Tom Hanks, detailing the rise and fall of a one-hit wonder pop act from the 1960s. The cast featured Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, and Steve Zahn among others, and included a soundtrack written largely by Hanks himself, with contributions from Adam Schlesinger of Fountains Of Wayne, and other professional songwriters. The film performed modestly at the box office while receiving rave reviews from critics, and has since gone on to be a cult classic film.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by Al Gentile for a viewing of That Thing You Do!. Join them as Al discusses the intricacies of caramel camels, Lilz relives some troubling local music memories, and Scott idolizes Steve Zahn's character.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/042-josie-the-pussycats-i-want-to-liza-minnelli-today-w-kendra-beltran--52861142Josie & The Pussycats is a musical comedy film released in 2001, based on the Archie Comics series and Hanna-Barbera cartoon of the same name. The film starred Rachael Leigh-Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, Alan Cumming, and Parker Posey, and was directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan. The film followed the adventures of the eponymous band as they attempt to achieve and eventually navigate stardom, while a conspiracy involving subliminal messaging lurks in the backdrop. The film featured a soundtrack of original rock songs written by professional songwriters like Adam Schlesinger, Adam Duritz, and Anna Waronker, among others, and featured a vocal performance by Kay Hanley of the power pop band Letters To Cleo. Though not a hit upon its release, it has since gone on to become a cult favorite for its sharp satire of commercialism.

On an all new Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by Kendra Beltran, writer for Collider, MTV Geek, and Cartoon Brew, as well as the host of the podcast Crushgasm. The three of them take in a screening of Josie & The Pussycats, debate the secret genius behind the film, shower praise upon MVP Alan Cumming, and REALLY work on their pronunciation.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52861142Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceJosie & The Pussycats is a musical comedy film released in 2001, based on the Archie Comics series and Hanna-Barbera cartoon of the same name. The film starred Rachael Leigh-Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, Alan Cumming, and Parker Posey, and was...Josie & The Pussycats is a musical comedy film released in 2001, based on the Archie Comics series and Hanna-Barbera cartoon of the same name. The film starred Rachael Leigh-Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, Alan Cumming, and Parker Posey, and was directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan. The film followed the adventures of the eponymous band as they attempt to achieve and eventually navigate stardom, while a conspiracy involving subliminal messaging lurks in the backdrop. The film featured a soundtrack of original rock songs written by professional songwriters like Adam Schlesinger, Adam Duritz, and Anna Waronker, among others, and featured a vocal performance by Kay Hanley of the power pop band Letters To Cleo. Though not a hit upon its release, it has since gone on to become a cult favorite for its sharp satire of commercialism.

On an all new Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by Kendra Beltran, writer for Collider, MTV Geek, and Cartoon Brew, as well as the host of the podcast Crushgasm. The three of them take in a screening of Josie & The Pussycats, debate the secret genius behind the film, shower praise upon MVP Alan Cumming, and REALLY work on their pronunciation.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-cyrano-val-kilmer-s-tiny-glasses-w-susan-kim--52687134Cyrano is a 2021 musical drama based on a musical theater adaptation of the Edmond Rostand play Cyrano De Bergerac. The film version was directed by Joe Wright, and featured Peter Dinklage in the title role, with Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Mendelsohn. Beyond being a musical version of the play (Featuring songs written by members of indie rock group The National) what set this adaptation apart was its incorporation of Dinklage's own dwarfism into the title character. (Where previous adaptations depicted him simply as having a large nose.)

On an all new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by return guest Susan Kim for a viewing of Cyrano. Join them as Susan discusses key differences between the musical and the original Rostand play, Scott pitches an extended cinematic universe, and Lilz educates everyone on the proper plural form of Billy Corgan.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52687134Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:15:59 +0000Zero ScienceCyrano is a 2021 musical drama based on a musical theater adaptation of the Edmond Rostand play Cyrano De Bergerac. The film version was directed by Joe Wright, and featured Peter Dinklage in the title role, with Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr.,...Cyrano is a 2021 musical drama based on a musical theater adaptation of the Edmond Rostand play Cyrano De Bergerac. The film version was directed by Joe Wright, and featured Peter Dinklage in the title role, with Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Mendelsohn. Beyond being a musical version of the play (Featuring songs written by members of indie rock group The National) what set this adaptation apart was its incorporation of Dinklage's own dwarfism into the title character. (Where previous adaptations depicted him simply as having a large nose.)

On an all new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by return guest Susan Kim for a viewing of Cyrano. Join them as Susan discusses key differences between the musical and the original Rostand play, Scott pitches an extended cinematic universe, and Lilz educates everyone on the proper plural form of Billy Corgan.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6611truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-matilda-the-musical-why-would-i-give-you-five-dollars--52427680Matilda the Musical was a movie musical adaptation of the musical of the same name, which itself was a musical adaptation of children's book author Roald Dahl's famous story. It featured a cast of Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Emma Thompson, and like the original musical it was adapted from featured a soundtrack of songs by British-Australian comedian Tim Minchin. It followed a story similar to the original novel, following the adventures of the titular Matilda, a girl much smarter than her peers, as she attempts to navigate the English school system and her uncaring parents.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott herald the return of all-star David Allen Prescott to the podcast to talk about their viewing of Matilda the Musical. Join them as they discuss a variety of topics pertinent to the film such as the soft drink Irn Bru, Peter Gabriel, hot air balloons, and Lilz keeps making an XTC reference that nobody else gets.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52427680Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceMatilda the Musical was a movie musical adaptation of the musical of the same name, which itself was a musical adaptation of children's book author Roald Dahl's famous story. It featured a cast of Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea...Matilda the Musical was a movie musical adaptation of the musical of the same name, which itself was a musical adaptation of children's book author Roald Dahl's famous story. It featured a cast of Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Emma Thompson, and like the original musical it was adapted from featured a soundtrack of songs by British-Australian comedian Tim Minchin. It followed a story similar to the original novel, following the adventures of the titular Matilda, a girl much smarter than her peers, as she attempts to navigate the English school system and her uncaring parents.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott herald the return of all-star David Allen Prescott to the podcast to talk about their viewing of Matilda the Musical. Join them as they discuss a variety of topics pertinent to the film such as the soft drink Irn Bru, Peter Gabriel, hot air balloons, and Lilz keeps making an XTC reference that nobody else gets.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6535truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-jingle-jangle-a-christmas-journey-sgt-keegan-s-lonely-hearts-club-band--52329625Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a musical fantasy/Christmas film directed by David E. Talbert, and released to Netflix in 2020. It featured a cast of Forest Whitaker, Keegan Michael-Key, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Ricky Martin, and introducing child acress Madalen Mills. Originally planned as a stage production, it followed the adventures of a disgraced toymaker and his granddaughter's efforts to restore his former glory. The film was a major critical success, and with many offering praise for its uplifting storyline and jubilant soundtrack.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott close out 2022 with a screening of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Join them as they marvel at the curious costume design, castigate a sheer lack of Ricky Martin songs, and ponder the unfettered G-rated horniness of Lisa Davina Phillip's character.

...with Lilz and Scott!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52329625Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceJingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a musical fantasy/Christmas film directed by David E. Talbert, and released to Netflix in 2020. It featured a cast of Forest Whitaker, Keegan Michael-Key, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Ricky Martin, and...Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a musical fantasy/Christmas film directed by David E. Talbert, and released to Netflix in 2020. It featured a cast of Forest Whitaker, Keegan Michael-Key, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Ricky Martin, and introducing child acress Madalen Mills. Originally planned as a stage production, it followed the adventures of a disgraced toymaker and his granddaughter's efforts to restore his former glory. The film was a major critical success, and with many offering praise for its uplifting storyline and jubilant soundtrack.

On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott close out 2022 with a screening of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Join them as they marvel at the curious costume design, castigate a sheer lack of Ricky Martin songs, and ponder the unfettered G-rated horniness of Lisa Davina Phillip's character.

...with Lilz and Scott!
]]>4593truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-walk-hard-the-dewey-cox-story-roy-orbison-s-burger-king-w-christopher-brown--52135614
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are rejoined by recurring guest Christopher Brown to watch one of Lilz' favorite films of all time for her 35th year on Earth. Join them for a screening of Walk Hard, and frank discussions about Johnny Tsunami, Neil Young impressions, and the grand return of the pod's award-winning, critically acclaimed segment Scott's Stories!

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52135614Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story was a 2007 musical comedy directed by Jake Kasdan, and produced by Judd Apatow, featuring John C. Reilly in his first ever starring role, along with Jenna Fischer, Tim Meadows, Kristin Wiig, Margo Martindale, Raymond J....
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are rejoined by recurring guest Christopher Brown to watch one of Lilz' favorite films of all time for her 35th year on Earth. Join them for a screening of Walk Hard, and frank discussions about Johnny Tsunami, Neil Young impressions, and the grand return of the pod's award-winning, critically acclaimed segment Scott's Stories!

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>6405truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-grease-2-you-re-no-beaver-w-david-allen-prescott--51881411
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott sit down with return guest David Allen Prescott for a screening of Grease 2. Join the three of them for a journey full of 1950s nostalgia, poorly-timed sequelitis, boring lead protagonists, and enough Eddie Deezen to shake a stick at.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51881411Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceGrease 2 was a 1982 musical romantic comedy, directed by Patricia Birch and starring Maxwell Caulfield, Michelle Pfeiffer, Adrian Zmed, and various others. It posited itself as a sequel to the hit 1978 film Grease, which itself was based on a 1971...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott sit down with return guest David Allen Prescott for a screening of Grease 2. Join the three of them for a journey full of 1950s nostalgia, poorly-timed sequelitis, boring lead protagonists, and enough Eddie Deezen to shake a stick at.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5263false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/036-sing-2-look-a-pharrellephant-w-patrick-s-barry--51422850
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome the return of past guest Patrick S. Barry for a screening of Sing 2, while once again neglecting to view the original. Join them for a general sense of confusion and dread over the anthomorph-inhabited world Illumination created, wonder and befuddlement over Bono's barely present American accent, and for Scott to become thoroughly broken over the course of the movie.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51422850Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceSing 2 is a 2021 animated jukebox musical comedy from animation studio Illumination. It was directed by Garth Jennings, and featuring an ensemble cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Bono, and...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome the return of past guest Patrick S. Barry for a screening of Sing 2, while once again neglecting to view the original. Join them for a general sense of confusion and dread over the anthomorph-inhabited world Illumination created, wonder and befuddlement over Bono's barely present American accent, and for Scott to become thoroughly broken over the course of the movie.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5832truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-rock-of-ages-these-people-are-milk-w-rock-candy--51276104
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back return guests Rock Candy to discuss everything that they enjoyed about Rock Of Ages. (Spoiler: Nothing.) Join them for a thorough thrashing of this paen to 80s glam metal, as Lilz invokes the spirit of Aaron Neville, Scott licks Ewan MacGregor, and Ashleigh and Maggie still love Wings.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51276104Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceRock Of Ages was a 2012 film adaptation of the broadway musical of the same name, directed by Adam Shankman, and starring Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta alongside an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and many...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back return guests Rock Candy to discuss everything that they enjoyed about Rock Of Ages. (Spoiler: Nothing.) Join them for a thorough thrashing of this paen to 80s glam metal, as Lilz invokes the spirit of Aaron Neville, Scott licks Ewan MacGregor, and Ashleigh and Maggie still love Wings.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6449falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-xanadu-adventures-in-craft-services--50945977
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, with the recent passing of Olivia Newton-John fresh in their heads, Lilz and Scott sit themselves down for an impromptu screening of Xanadu. Join them as Scott flubs Michael Beck's name, Lilz eats delicious chicken wings, and both of them do egregiously bad Australian accents.

Seriously.

The worst.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50945977Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:30:50 +0000Zero ScienceXanadu is a musical fantasy film directed by Robert Greenwald, starring Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, and Michael Beck. Containing a soundtrack heavily featuring the music of the band Electric Light Orchestra, Xanadu followed the story of a...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, with the recent passing of Olivia Newton-John fresh in their heads, Lilz and Scott sit themselves down for an impromptu screening of Xanadu. Join them as Scott flubs Michael Beck's name, Lilz eats delicious chicken wings, and both of them do egregiously bad Australian accents.

Seriously.

The worst.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>5185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-the-music-man-psych-you-re-the-librarian-now--50652902
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott tackle the verbose Meredith Wilson musical head on, with a screening of The Music Man. Join them as they question the veracity of Harold Hill's conning abilities, the general sanity of River City itself, and the appropriateness of the virile, sexual stallion that is Buddy Hackett.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50652902Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceThe Music Man is a 1962 musical adaptation of the Meredith Wilson musical of the same name. Taking place in the early 1910s of America, it follows the national con man Harold Hill, as he slowly develops a plot to swindle the town of River City, Iowa...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott tackle the verbose Meredith Wilson musical head on, with a screening of The Music Man. Join them as they question the veracity of Harold Hill's conning abilities, the general sanity of River City itself, and the appropriateness of the virile, sexual stallion that is Buddy Hackett.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4950falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-bo-burnham-inside-try-paying-rent-now-america-w-christopher-brown--50106925
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by return guest Christopher Brown for a screening of Bo Burnham: Inside. Join them as they find the heart and humor in synth-pop songs about self-loathing, alienation, and contemplation of self-harm, as well as a brand new segment that Scott thoroughly loathes right out the gate. (Ding!)

..with Lilz and Scott!

CW: Discussion of Suicide]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50106925Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceBo Burnham: Inside is a 2021 Netflix special by standup/musical comedian Bo Burnham. Filmed over the course of a single year during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the special contained several short vignettes, songs, and segments filmed and performed...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by return guest Christopher Brown for a screening of Bo Burnham: Inside. Join them as they find the heart and humor in synth-pop songs about self-loathing, alienation, and contemplation of self-harm, as well as a brand new segment that Scott thoroughly loathes right out the gate. (Ding!)

..with Lilz and Scott!

CW: Discussion of Suicide]]>6028truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-hedwig-the-angry-inch-what-if-billy-corgan-stole-from-cher-w-ashley-rogers--50003513
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome Ashley Rogers back to the pod to dig into Hedwig & The Angry Inch. Join them for frank discussions on dualism, queer identity, and unhinged impressions of Bobcat Goldthwait.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50003513Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceHedwig & The Angry Inch began as a 1998 off-Broadway stage show, before being adapted to film in 2001, directed by and starring John Cameron Mitchell, who also wrote and starred in the original play. The movie follows Hansel Schmidt, a gay youth in...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome Ashley Rogers back to the pod to dig into Hedwig & The Angry Inch. Join them for frank discussions on dualism, queer identity, and unhinged impressions of Bobcat Goldthwait.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4923truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-into-the-woods-you-re-only-makin-sourdough-w-byron-mcneal--49348028
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome special guest Byron McNeal to review Into The Woods, a well-received and commercially successful film, but one that's often been criticized for watering down Sondheim's original story. Join them as Scott faces the bane of his existence via one of the musical's famed songs, Byron relays his own stories of performing in adaptations of the stage show, and Lilz straight up goes to Hell.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49348028Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:04 +0000Zero ScienceInto The Woods is a 2014 musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. An adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim broadway musical, the film was directed by Rob Marshall, and takes place in a world drawn from the fairy tales of the Grimm Brothers,...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome special guest Byron McNeal to review Into The Woods, a well-received and commercially successful film, but one that's often been criticized for watering down Sondheim's original story. Join them as Scott faces the bane of his existence via one of the musical's famed songs, Byron relays his own stories of performing in adaptations of the stage show, and Lilz straight up goes to Hell.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5723a,anna,blunt,corden,depp,disney,emily,hell,is,james,johnny,kendrick,meryl,movie,musical,review,sondheim,stephen,streepfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-across-the-universe-five-salma-hayeks-w-malorie-savran--48917632
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome Malorie Savran to the podcast to attempt to make sense of Across The Universe. Join them through numerous psychedelic wonderlands of questionable point, extremely unsubtle Fab Four references shoehorned into an already unimpressive story, and watch Lilz get really REALLY sick of Beatles tributes.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48917632Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceAcross The Universe was a 2007 romantic drama/jukebox musical film directed by Julie Taymor, and featured starring roles from Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, and Joe Anderson, with cameo appearances from Bono, Salma Hayek, Eddie Izzard, and Joe...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome Malorie Savran to the podcast to attempt to make sense of Across The Universe. Join them through numerous psychedelic wonderlands of questionable point, extremely unsubtle Fab Four references shoehorned into an already unimpressive story, and watch Lilz get really REALLY sick of Beatles tributes.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6020across,beatles,film,julie,musical,podcast,review,taymor,the,universetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-yesterday-i-m-telling-you-howdy-doody-was-president-w-jon-sasor--48764782
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome Boston musician Jon Sasor onto the program to review Yesterday. Join them as Scott comes to grips with alternate realities, Lilz posits the existence of a Bermuda Triangle of bus accidents, and Jon thoroughly loses his mind in the illogical deluge of the film's setting.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48764782Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceYesterday was a 2019 musical romantic comedy film, directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later) and written by Richard Curtis. (Love Actually, Four Weddings And A Funeral, Bridget Jones' Diary) The film stars Himesh...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome Boston musician Jon Sasor onto the program to review Yesterday. Join them as Scott comes to grips with alternate realities, Lilz posits the existence of a Bermuda Triangle of bus accidents, and Jon thoroughly loses his mind in the illogical deluge of the film's setting.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6229a,beatles,boyle,curtis,danny,film,hell,is,john,lennon,mcartney,movie,musical,paul,podcast,review,richard,science,yesterday,zerotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-bugsy-malone-judge-judy-executioner-w-christopher-brown--48515985
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back previous guest Christopher Brown to dissect Bugsy Malone, a thoroughly perplexing piece of film that has plagued Scott for over 30 years. Join them as they give Alan Parker the business for some thoroughly creepy behavior, remain confused over the usage of guns that shoot pies instead of bullets, and come up with a brand new can't-fail pilot project.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48515985Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:19:10 +0000Zero ScienceBugsy Malone was a 1976 musical gangster film written and directed by Alan Parker, who would later go on to direct acclaimed films like Mississippi Burning, Midnight Express, and The Commitments. Parker presented a setting at the height of the...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back previous guest Christopher Brown to dissect Bugsy Malone, a thoroughly perplexing piece of film that has plagued Scott for over 30 years. Join them as they give Alan Parker the business for some thoroughly creepy behavior, remain confused over the usage of guns that shoot pies instead of bullets, and come up with a brand new can't-fail pilot project.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4436truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-phantom-of-the-paradise-mr-sex-w-jenna-sokalski--48314701
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back return guest Jenna Sokalski for a viewing of Phantom Of The Paradise, a film that Jenna considered to be formative to her cinematic tastes. Join the trio for a wild and confusing romp of a musical, dripping with sweat and cocaine, featuring himbo punk rockers, metal teeth, and the raw, unfettered, bestial sexual energy of Paul Williams.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48314701Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:00:02 +0000Zero SciencePhantom Of The Paradise was a 1974 rock musical/horror comedy, one of the earliest cinematic works of Brian De Palma. It featured a story loosely adapted from European works of literature such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, Faust, and most notably The...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott welcome back return guest Jenna Sokalski for a viewing of Phantom Of The Paradise, a film that Jenna considered to be formative to her cinematic tastes. Join the trio for a wild and confusing romp of a musical, dripping with sweat and cocaine, featuring himbo punk rockers, metal teeth, and the raw, unfettered, bestial sexual energy of Paul Williams.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4680truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-the-muppet-christmas-carol-dinosaur-orphans-w-susan-kim-hayleigh-kurland--48005803
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by their partners Susan Kim (Returning from the Love Never Dies episode) and Hayleigh Kurland for a special holiday edition of the program. Join them for a nostalgic viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol, as Scott reminisces about the worst movie-goer he's ever seen, Susan and Hayleigh gush over the detail in the costume design, and Lilz makes a lot of 90s references.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48005803Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceThe Muppet Christmas Carol was a 1992 musical Christmas film produced by the Jim Henson Workshop, the directorial debut of Brian Henson, and the 4th overall Muppet franchise film; the first since the deaths of creator Jim Henson and principal player...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by their partners Susan Kim (Returning from the Love Never Dies episode) and Hayleigh Kurland for a special holiday edition of the program. Join them for a nostalgic viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol, as Scott reminisces about the worst movie-goer he's ever seen, Susan and Hayleigh gush over the detail in the costume design, and Lilz makes a lot of 90s references.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>5593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-tick-tick-boom-i-think-they-do-salads--47911776
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott give Tick, Tick...Boom! a watch, and take in the intricate details of a playwright who many believe fundamentally changed the face of theater in his short time on Earth. Join them as Scott reminisces about college theater bureaucracy, and Lilz questions Larson's bonafidese as a writer of "rock" musicals.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47911776Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceTick, Tick...Boom! was a 2021 musical drama which depicted the life of composer and lyricist Jonathan Larson. It marked the directorial debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda, and is adapted from the stage musical/one-man show of the same name. Starring Andrew...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott give Tick, Tick...Boom! a watch, and take in the intricate details of a playwright who many believe fundamentally changed the face of theater in his short time on Earth. Join them as Scott reminisces about college theater bureaucracy, and Lilz questions Larson's bonafidese as a writer of "rock" musicals.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>5603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-frank-the-cabana-boy-of-the-gap--47729933
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott dig into Frank, which technically wasn't a musical, but was peppered with original experimental, psychedelic songs, and remains a mutual favorite of the two hosts. Join them as Lilz waxes nostalgic on her experiences as a local musician, Scott rolls his eyes at hipsters, and the two of them marvel at the storied career of Michael Fassbender putting things on his head.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47729933Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceFrank was a 2014 black comedy directed by Lenny Abrahamson, which followed the journey of an aspiring singer-songwriter struggling with his own mediocrity and inability to write good songs, who soon finds himself among a experimental rock band that he...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott dig into Frank, which technically wasn't a musical, but was peppered with original experimental, psychedelic songs, and remains a mutual favorite of the two hosts. Join them as Lilz waxes nostalgic on her experiences as a local musician, Scott rolls his eyes at hipsters, and the two of them marvel at the storied career of Michael Fassbender putting things on his head.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>3847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-singin-in-the-rain-confirmed-bachelor-dink-tinkler-w-lara-fox--47492798
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in the cinematic splendor of Singin' In The Rain, accompanied by actor, voice-over artist, and musical fan Lara Fox. Join them as they pick apart the impossible choreography, the behind-the-scenes drama, and plan for Scott to jump out of a cake.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47492798Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:15 +0000Zero ScienceSingin' In The Rain was a 1952 musical romantic comedy directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Starring Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, and Jean Hagen, the film follows a lightly satirical take on late 1920s Hollywood,...
On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in the cinematic splendor of Singin' In The Rain, accompanied by actor, voice-over artist, and musical fan Lara Fox. Join them as they pick apart the impossible choreography, the behind-the-scenes drama, and plan for Scott to jump out of a cake.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>5199a,debbie,gene,hell,in,is,kelly,kurland,lilz,martin,musical,podcast,rain,review,reynolds,science,scott,singin,the,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-reefer-madness-the-movie-musical-i-got-a-soda-w-rock-candy--47071679
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical Lilz and Scott welcome the delightful duo of Ashleigh and Maggie of music history podcast Rock Candy, to discuss the movie musical adaptation of Reefer Madness. Join them for rousing discussions of Alan Cumming puns, Pizza Hut, 90s sitcom Wings, and a whole lot of Ana Gasteyer being awesome.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47071679Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:00:06 +0000Zero ScienceReefer Madness was a 1936 propaganda film intended to be a morality tale to keep children away from drug usage. In it, the film professed to expose a seedy underbelly of marijuana usage, depicting scenes of hallucination, sexual assault, murder, and...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical Lilz and Scott welcome the delightful duo of Ashleigh and Maggie of music history podcast Rock Candy, to discuss the movie musical adaptation of Reefer Madness. Join them for rousing discussions of Alan Cumming puns, Pizza Hut, 90s sitcom Wings, and a whole lot of Ana Gasteyer being awesome.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5621a,ashley,candy,hell,is,kurland,lilz,madness,maggie,martin,musical,podcast,reefer,review,rock,science,scott,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-mamma-mia-david-i-100-nanas-w-david-allen-prescott--46660108
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Scott welcomes back return guest David Allen Prescott to review Mamma Mia!, while Lilz finds herself trapped in an impenetrable prison of negativity and mediocrity. Join Scott and David as they discuss the finer points of jukebox musicals, while Lilz slowly descends into the maw of the abyss.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46660108Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:14 +0000Zero ScienceMamma Mia! was a 2008 movie adaptation of the musical of the same name directed by Phyllida Lloyd. Utilizing the works of Swedish pop group ABBA as a soundtrack, Mamma Mia! tells a comedic story of infidelity and misunderstanding as a young girl...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Scott welcomes back return guest David Allen Prescott to review Mamma Mia!, while Lilz finds herself trapped in an impenetrable prison of negativity and mediocrity. Join Scott and David as they discuss the finer points of jukebox musicals, while Lilz slowly descends into the maw of the abyss.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5283abba,allen,david,hell,kurland,lilz,mamma,martin,mia,musical,podcast,prescott,review,scottfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-annette-sexy-french-depression--46290046
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott go guestless to dig into the layers upon confusing layers surrounding Annette. Join them as Scott marvels at the surprising acting chops of a former Big Bang Theory castmate, Lilz coins a terrible new slang word, and a very creepy puppet happens.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46290046Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:16 +0000Zero ScienceAnnette was a 2021 musical romantic drama, directed by avant-garde filmmaker Leos Carax, and based off of a script by Ron and Russell Mael of the art-pop duo Sparks. The film follows the lives of two celebrities on differing career trajectories...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott go guestless to dig into the layers upon confusing layers surrounding Annette. Join them as Scott marvels at the surprising acting chops of a former Big Bang Theory castmate, Lilz coins a terrible new slang word, and a very creepy puppet happens.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4955a,album,annette,carax,hell,is,leos,lilz,mael,musical,podcast,review,ron,russell,science,scott,sparks,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-the-greatest-showman-a-beautiful-man-carrying-another-beautiful-man-w-dwight-stearns--46031247
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott deliver exactly what's due to this stirring musical tribute to a man who owned human zoos. Joined by Dwight Stearns of the No Refunds podcast, the trio dive into The Greatest Showman and go on a journey filled with bright colors, CGI animals, and Imagine Dragons-like show numbers.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46031247Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:17 +0000Zero ScienceThe Greatest Showman was a 2017 musical drama film directed by visual effects artist Michael Gracey in his directing debut. It followed a dramatic re-interpretation of the life of American showman P.T. Barnum, touching upon the creation of his...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott deliver exactly what's due to this stirring musical tribute to a man who owned human zoos. Joined by Dwight Stearns of the No Refunds podcast, the trio dive into The Greatest Showman and go on a journey filled with bright colors, CGI animals, and Imagine Dragons-like show numbers.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6018a,greatest,hell,hugh,is,jackman,kurland,lilz,martin,musical,review,science,scott,showman,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-hairspray-rebel-wilson-hasn-t-been-invented-yet-w-jenna-sokalski--45882289
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott aren't so sure if they feel the same way. Joined by special guest Jenna Sokalski of the web series Weird Crushes, the three will unpack the 2007 film adaptation of Hairspray and see just how kind time has been to it. Join them as Scott expresses concern for Zac Efron, Jenna pines for a version starring Nicolas Cage, and Lilz brings the mood down a whole lot.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45882289Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceHairspray was a 2007 film adaptation of the romantic, comedic musical of the same name, which itself was adapted from a 1988 comedy from John Waters. The film was directed by Adam Shankman, and followed the story of a young girl in the early 1960s...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott aren't so sure if they feel the same way. Joined by special guest Jenna Sokalski of the web series Weird Crushes, the three will unpack the 2007 film adaptation of Hairspray and see just how kind time has been to it. Join them as Scott expresses concern for Zac Efron, Jenna pines for a version starring Nicolas Cage, and Lilz brings the mood down a whole lot.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6570adam,christopher,efron,hairspray,john,marc,musical,review,shaiman,shankman,travolta,walken,waters,zacfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-eurovision-song-contest-the-story-of-fire-saga-ferrell-calls-carell-who-calls-pharrell-w-kylie-wilson--45486429
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, in what is a pretty obvious case of crossover synergy, Lilz and Scott are joined by Kylie Wilson, host of the Eurovision-covering podcast ESC Pulse. Join the three of them for a screening of Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, as they leave biscuits out for the elves, and make absolutely sure to play Ja Ja Ding-Dong.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45486429Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:00:12 +0000Zero ScienceEurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga was a 2020 musical comedy film directed by David Dobkin, and written by Will Ferrell and Andrew Steele. The story follows an unlikely Icelandic musical duo, the titular Fire Saga, portrayed by Will...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, in what is a pretty obvious case of crossover synergy, Lilz and Scott are joined by Kylie Wilson, host of the Eurovision-covering podcast ESC Pulse. Join the three of them for a screening of Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, as they leave biscuits out for the elves, and make absolutely sure to play Ja Ja Ding-Dong.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5768a,contest,eurovision,hell,is,musical,network,podcast,science,song,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-once-man-i-wanna-go-to-flavortown--45304111
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott go guestless and celebrate a year of podcasting with a screening of Once, directed by the same filmmaker who did their first episode's film Sing Street. Join them as Scott questions the timeline of events, Lilz relates to the busking life just a little too much, and both engage in truly questionable Irish accents.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45304111Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:00:03 +0000Zero ScienceOnce was a 2007 musical drama directed by John Carney. It featured Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová of folk act the Swell Season in starring roles as two struggling musicians recording a record, and tensely working through mounting romantic feelings....
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott go guestless and celebrate a year of podcasting with a screening of Once, directed by the same filmmaker who did their first episode's film Sing Street. Join them as Scott questions the timeline of events, Lilz relates to the busking life just a little too much, and both engage in truly questionable Irish accents.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>4506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-the-prom-bernadette-peters-why-won-t-you-go-with-me-to-fuddruckers-w-ashley-rogers--44781274
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by playwright Ashley Rogers, also of the Is It Transphobic? podcast. Join them through a viewing of The Prom as Scott woos aging Broadway starlets with the promise of appetizers, Lilz coins a new exploitative slang word, and Ashley tries really REALLY hard not to talk about ponies.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44781274Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:02 +0000Zero ScienceProm was a 2020 musical film adaptation of the eponymous 2018 Broadway musical. It was directed by Ryan Murphy, and adapted to screen by the play's original authors; Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, and Matthew Sklar. Partially inspired by real world...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by playwright Ashley Rogers, also of the Is It Transphobic? podcast. Join them through a viewing of The Prom as Scott woos aging Broadway starlets with the promise of appetizers, Lilz coins a new exploitative slang word, and Ashley tries really REALLY hard not to talk about ponies.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6146a,ashley,corden,hell,is,james,kurland,lilz,martin,meryl,murphy,musical,podcast,prom,rogers,ryan,science,scott,streep,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-jesus-christ-superstar-the-last-little-rascal-w-tim-howd--44384899
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by The Only Humans frontman and Jesus Christ Superstar fan Tim Howd, to attempt to make some sense out of what they just watched. Join them on a journey filled with silly voiced priests, Ted Neely murder pacts, and once again run afoul of the wily and elusive Rootbeerm'n.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44384899Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:18 +0000Zero ScienceJesus Christ Superstar was a 1973 film adaptation of the rock opera of the same name. The original was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, while the movie version was directed by Norman Jewison, who had previously found movie musical success...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott are joined by The Only Humans frontman and Jesus Christ Superstar fan Tim Howd, to attempt to make some sense out of what they just watched. Join them on a journey filled with silly voiced priests, Ted Neely murder pacts, and once again run afoul of the wily and elusive Rootbeerm'n.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>8845a,andrew,christ,hell,howd,is,jesus,kurland,lilz,lloyd,martin,musical,podcast,rice,science,scott,superstar,tim,webber,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-newsies-all-these-boys-w-matt-keyser--43981528
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz & Scott go in for a closer look at the original film version of Newsies (Which took place in New York), with special guest and Disney expert Matt Keyser of fellow Zero Science podcasts Clamshell Case Files and World Of Commotion. Join them as Scott makes Michael Winslow noises, Lilz forgets most of the character names, and Matt questions the justice system. Bad accents, Amish people, and Bill Pullman abound.

...in New York.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43981528Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:11 +0000Zero ScienceNewsies was a 1992 musical film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, and the directing debut of noted film choreographer Kenny Ortega. An early starring role for Christian Bale, it told a story loosely based on the New York City Newsboys' Strike of 1899,...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz & Scott go in for a closer look at the original film version of Newsies (Which took place in New York), with special guest and Disney expert Matt Keyser of fellow Zero Science podcasts Clamshell Case Files and World Of Commotion. Join them as Scott makes Michael Winslow noises, Lilz forgets most of the character names, and Matt questions the justice system. Bad accents, Amish people, and Bill Pullman abound.

...in New York.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6491a,bale,bill,casella,christian,disney,hell,is,kurland,lilz,martin,max,movie,musical,newsies,pullman,review,science,scott,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-valley-girl-you-have-to-buy-me-din-ner--43778336
In 2012 it was announced that the film would be remade as a jukebox musical film, relying upon a soundtrack of re-arranged 80s hits. Multiple production issues ranging from changes in distributors to controversies surrounding actor Logan Paul prevented the remake from seeing release until 2020. On top of being a critical dud, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented it from seeing a wide theatrical release, leaving it as little more than a cinematic afterthought.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical Lilz and Scott go guestless as they attempt to make sense of the 2020 movie musical remake of Valley Girl. Join them as Lilz shares her visceral disgust for jukebox musicals, Scott marvels at Josh Whitehouse's complete lack of singing voice, and the two of them dunk on Logan Paul a lot.

GODDAMN, do we hate Logan Paul.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43778336Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:17 +0000Zero ScienceValley Girl was a 1983 retelling of Romeo & Juliet set in Los Angeles, California, wherein the roles were swapped out for a Hollywood rocker and a titular Encino valley girl. In addition to being a major commercial hit with audiences, the film is most...
In 2012 it was announced that the film would be remade as a jukebox musical film, relying upon a soundtrack of re-arranged 80s hits. Multiple production issues ranging from changes in distributors to controversies surrounding actor Logan Paul prevented the remake from seeing release until 2020. On top of being a critical dud, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented it from seeing a wide theatrical release, leaving it as little more than a cinematic afterthought.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical Lilz and Scott go guestless as they attempt to make sense of the 2020 movie musical remake of Valley Girl. Join them as Lilz shares her visceral disgust for jukebox musicals, Scott marvels at Josh Whitehouse's complete lack of singing voice, and the two of them dunk on Logan Paul a lot.

GODDAMN, do we hate Logan Paul.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>5679a,girl,hell,is,kurland,lilz,logan,martin,musical,paul,review,science,scott,valley,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-dancer-in-the-dark-no-problem-dracula-w-christopher-brown-patrick-s-barry--43466960
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical Lilz and Scott are reunited with fellow Zero Science cohorts, and previous guests Christopher Brown (First time/last time guest) and Patrick S. Barry for a viewing of this inhumanly depressing piece of Dogme 95 cinema. Join them for rousing discussions of such topics as Peter Falk, gravity boots, bologna, vile spendthrifts, and maybe (just maybe) they'll discuss the film itself.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43466960Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:10 +0000Zero ScienceDancer In The Dark was a dark musical melodrama from Danish director Lars Von Trier, released in 2000 and starring eccentric pop singer Björk Guðmundsdóttir in the leading role. The story follows a recent immigrant to America in the 1960s with an...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical Lilz and Scott are reunited with fellow Zero Science cohorts, and previous guests Christopher Brown (First time/last time guest) and Patrick S. Barry for a viewing of this inhumanly depressing piece of Dogme 95 cinema. Join them for rousing discussions of such topics as Peter Falk, gravity boots, bologna, vile spendthrifts, and maybe (just maybe) they'll discuss the film itself.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6026a,bjork,dancer,dark,hell,in,is,lars,movie,musical,podcast,review,science,the,trier,von,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-love-never-dies-fuhgeddaboudit-new-yawk-da-yankees-w-susan-kim--43082965
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical Lilz and Scott dig into their first ever live stage performance of a musical, joined by Susan Kim. Join the three of them as Scott expresses his disdain for televised musicals, Lilz gets grossed out by the intense amount of gaslighting going on in the script, Susan rags on "The Rootbeer Man", and really bad New York accents abound.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43082965Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:09 +0000Zero ScienceLove Never Dies was a 2010 musical from famed composer and plagiarist Andrew Lloyd Webber, acting as a sequel to his mega-hit show The Phantom Of The Opera. Originally based off an unofficial sequel to the original story titled The Phantom Of...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical Lilz and Scott dig into their first ever live stage performance of a musical, joined by Susan Kim. Join the three of them as Scott expresses his disdain for televised musicals, Lilz gets grossed out by the intense amount of gaslighting going on in the script, Susan rags on "The Rootbeer Man", and really bad New York accents abound.

...with Lilz and Scott!]]>6610a,andrew,dies,hell,is,lilz,lloyd,love,musical,never,of,opera,phantom,podcast,scott,the,webberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-emmet-otter-s-jug-band-christmas-a-triangle-of-burger-w-patrick-s-barry--42583862
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott unearth this much-loved piece of Muppet history, and remain thoroughly perplexed by it. Joining them is Lilz' Jukebox Zeroes co-host and singer-songwriter Patrick S. Barry, for an episode full of Gift Of The Magi-references, Frank Oz abuse, and an important lesson about the non-denominational magic of Captain Winter.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42583862Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:06 +0000Zero ScienceEmmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas was a holiday-appropriate joint production between the Jim Henson Company and the CBC in Toronto. The TV special was a Muppet-driven adaptation of the 1971 children's book of the same name, and featured original songs...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott unearth this much-loved piece of Muppet history, and remain thoroughly perplexed by it. Joining them is Lilz' Jukebox Zeroes co-host and singer-songwriter Patrick S. Barry, for an episode full of Gift Of The Magi-references, Frank Oz abuse, and an important lesson about the non-denominational magic of Captain Winter.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4219a,barry,emmet,hell,henson,is,jim,kurland,lilz,martin,muppet,musical,otter,patrick,podcast,review,s,science,scott,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-mary-poppins-returns-too-many-firths--42350178
On the latest Hell Is A Musical, Scott & Lilz bring Mary Poppins Returns back down to Earth for some proper dissection. Join them as Scott shares his macabre theory surrounding Bert, Lilz remains uncharmed by singing children, and ridiculously thick cockney accents abound.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42350178Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:00:17 +0000Zero ScienceMary Poppins Returns was a sequel to the 1964 film Mary Poppins, which itself was based on the famed book series by P.L. Travers. It was directed by Rob Marshall, previously known for directing the Oscar-winning movie adaptation of Chicago, and...
On the latest Hell Is A Musical, Scott & Lilz bring Mary Poppins Returns back down to Earth for some proper dissection. Join them as Scott shares his macabre theory surrounding Bert, Lilz remains uncharmed by singing children, and ridiculously thick cockney accents abound.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4076a,blunt,brothers,disney,emily,hell,is,kurland,lilz,lin-manuel,martin,mary,miranda,musical,podcast,poppins,science,scott,sherman,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-a-mighty-wind-a-photo-of-me-with-a-blind-fold-on-holding-a-newspaper-w-christopher-g-brown--41626768
On the latest Hell Is A Musical, Scott & Lilz welcome fellow Zero Science alum Christopher G. Brown of Old Men Yell At Cloud and Nickelbackin', to enjoy the dulcet tones and dry wit of A Mighty Wind. Join them as Scott loses control of the conversation, Lilz has a mental breakdown, and Christopher shills for the Tunisian Board of Tourism.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41626768Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:58:25 +0000Zero ScienceA Mighty Wind was a 2003 comedy directed by Christopher Guest, the latest in his series of largely improvised mockumentary films. Written by Guest with Eugene Levy, it followed the behind the scenes lead-up to a tribute concert to a famed (fictional)...
On the latest Hell Is A Musical, Scott & Lilz welcome fellow Zero Science alum Christopher G. Brown of Old Men Yell At Cloud and Nickelbackin', to enjoy the dulcet tones and dry wit of A Mighty Wind. Join them as Scott loses control of the conversation, Lilz has a mental breakdown, and Christopher shills for the Tunisian Board of Tourism.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4152a,brown,christopher,hell,is,kurland,lilz,martin,mighty,musical,podcast,review,science,scott,wind,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-little-shop-of-horrors-jim-henson-go-see-a-doctor-w-david-allen-prescott--41298794
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Scott and Lilz welcome their first ever guest; theatrical actor and director David Allen Prescott, to dig into Little Shop Of Horrors, marvel at the practical effects and catchy songs, and be thoroughly perplexed at the rare occurrence of a really genuinely good movie on this show.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41298794Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:57:29 +0000Zero ScienceLittle Shop Of Horrors was a black comedy musical film directed by Frank Oz. Released in 1986, it was an adaptation of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's off-broadway musical of the same name, which itself was an adaptation of the 1960 science fiction...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Scott and Lilz welcome their first ever guest; theatrical actor and director David Allen Prescott, to dig into Little Shop Of Horrors, marvel at the practical effects and catchy songs, and be thoroughly perplexed at the rare occurrence of a really genuinely good movie on this show.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>5113a,allen,david,frank,hell,horrors,is,little,moranis,musical,of,oz,podcast,prescott,review,rick,science,shop,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-popeye-he-won-the-arskthur-for-arker--40454672
On the latest episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz & Scott take in the chaotic mess that was Popeye. Join them as they attempt to make sense of the cocaine-addled flick, understand why Popeye doesn't like spinach in this movie, and marvel at the insatiable bacchanalian monstrosity that was producer Robert Evans.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40454672Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:00:08 +0000Zero SciencePopeye was a musical adaptation of the famed newspaper comic strip and series of animated shorts released in 1980. It was directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Robert Altman, marked the feature film debut of comedian Robin Williams, featured songs by...
On the latest episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz & Scott take in the chaotic mess that was Popeye. Join them as they attempt to make sense of the cocaine-addled flick, understand why Popeye doesn't like spinach in this movie, and marvel at the insatiable bacchanalian monstrosity that was producer Robert Evans.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4867a,altman,duvall,hell,is,lilz,musical,popeye,review,robert,robin,science,scott,shelly,williams,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-burlesque-aw-babe-you-got-knocked-up--40233474
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Scott & Lilz once again flex their bad impressions muscles as they attempt to make it through the aimless tedium and cliches of Burlesque. Join them for barely present acting, perplexing over-emphasis on air rights, and some of the most sterile cabaret performances you'll ever lay your eyes upon.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40233474Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:00:19 +0000Zero ScienceBurlesque was the 2010 directorial debut of Steven Antin, previously a director of music videos. Starring the dual leads of singers Christina Aguilera and Cher, the film followed a well-trodden story of a small-town girl attempting to strike it big in...
On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Scott & Lilz once again flex their bad impressions muscles as they attempt to make it through the aimless tedium and cliches of Burlesque. Join them for barely present acting, perplexing over-emphasis on air rights, and some of the most sterile cabaret performances you'll ever lay your eyes upon.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-grease-whaddaya-doin-sid-caesar--36028355
And we hate it.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott stubbornly trudge through Grease, loathing every minute of it. Join them as they go on a profoundly irritating journey full of bad Travolta impressions, 40-year-old teenagers, intense behind-the-scenes turbulence, and Sha-Na-Na.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36028355Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:13:37 +0000Zero ScienceGrease was a 1978 film adaptation of the 1971 musical of the same name, and mark film-starring turns for leads John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The directorial debut of Randal Kleiser, it followed the romantic and comedic exploits of high school...
And we hate it.

On this episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott stubbornly trudge through Grease, loathing every minute of it. Join them as they go on a profoundly irritating journey full of bad Travolta impressions, 40-year-old teenagers, intense behind-the-scenes turbulence, and Sha-Na-Na.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4375a,grease,hell,is,john,kleiser,kurland,lilz,martin,musical,newton,olivia,randal,science,scott,travolta,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-sing-street-makin-pinecakes--28717916
On this inaugural episode of Hell Is A Musical, Scott eases Lilz into the premise with this critically acclaimed film. Join them through innumerable jokes about Spandau Ballet, bad impressions of Irish accents, and mutual disdain for Phil Collins, who had nothing to do with this film and did nothing to earn any harsh jibes or put-downs.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28717916Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:57:06 +0000Zero ScienceDirected by John Carney, the 2016 film Sing Street follows the coming-of-age tale of a young boy in Ireland at the height of the new wave movement. Against a backdrop of 80s guitar pop, he finds romance, navigates his way through a heavily...
On this inaugural episode of Hell Is A Musical, Scott eases Lilz into the premise with this critically acclaimed film. Join them through innumerable jokes about Spandau Ballet, bad impressions of Irish accents, and mutual disdain for Phil Collins, who had nothing to do with this film and did nothing to earn any harsh jibes or put-downs.

...with Lilz & Scott!]]>4672a,carney,hell,is,john,kurland,lilz,martin,musical,new,podcast,review,scott,sing,street,wavefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hell-is-a-musical-teaser-trailer--28676080
Coming Soon!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28676080Sat, 30 May 2020 16:13:58 +0000Zero ScienceScott Kurland (Writer's Bagel Basket / Where In The World Is Steven Q. Urkel) loves musicals. Lillian "Lilz" Martin (Jukebox Zeroes / Discography Deep Dive) does NOT love musicals. Thus Scott has made it his goal to expose Lilz to movie musicals in an...
Coming Soon!]]>56a,hell,is,kurland,lilz,martin,movie,musical,podcast,review,science,scott,theater,zerofalsefull