Role Models

Mike Field and Mike Butler are joined by Chris and Dan from Film Trace podcast as they discuss the 2008 film, Role Models, directed by David Wain, and starring Paul Rudd, Seann William-Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and a breakout role for Bobb'e J. Thompson.

Role Models tells the story of two thirty-something losers (Rudd & William-Scott) who must enroll in their city's Big Brother program as community service or go to jail. Between a live action role playing lonely teen (Minze-Plasse) and a foul mouthed trouble-making tween (Thompson), these two losers struggle to try to make their required community service hours.

Listen in as Mike, Mike, Chris, and Dan discuss what they love about the movie, from J. Thompson's hilarious character, Ronnie to the gags and the impressive improv in the film; partly from featuring members of the comedy troupe The State, and partly out of necessity due to an ongoing Writers' Guild strike at the time. They'll also go over some reasons it was forgotten; from jokes that wouldn't be appropriate today to the absolutely massive year 2008 was for comedy films. Role Models really had some crazy competition that year.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

00:00 - Introduction

05:15 - Film Summary

05:55 - Film Facts

14:40 - Film Discussion

48:54 - Who Would You Suggest This To?

51:58 - Why Is This Forgotten?

1:00:59 - Where to Find Us