Ross' birthday month opens with Stuart Little (1999), a film to soothe his inner child. Carie gets far too weepy over a CGI mouse voiced by Michael J. Fox, Ross comments on the absurdity of setting up a legal framework for adopting an orphaned mouse, and of course both the siblings talk about the startling fact that Stuart Little is not a mouse in the original book.  Our Patreon Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week's episode covers one of Carie's guiltiest pleasure movies, 10 Things I Hate About You, based on one of William Shakespeare's objectively worst plays, The Taming of the Shrew. Ross flies off the handle on the side of Kat regarding her well-read, mouthy nature. Carie has Hanna Barbara eyes for a young Heath Ledger, and the siblings tsk tsk tsk this particular work of Shakespeare.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON!  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions   

This week, the siblings dust off a favorite tearjerker in formative cinema, My Girl (1991). Ross fawns over the friendship between Vada and Thomas J. Carie sobs over the movie's unforgivable ending. And the siblings collectively implode over the early 90's perfection of Jamie Lee Curtis.  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

For the first episode of Carie's birthday month, the siblings cover a beloved childhood favorite, The Secret Garden (1993), the story of Mary Lennox, who goes to live with her reclusive uncle on the Yorkshire moors and finds a secret garden once owned by her late aunt. Ross gets strength from the growth and rebirth elements of the movie, while Carie lauds the empowering message the story sends to children, especially little girls.  Our Patreon  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

Instead of re-running an old episode this week, we decided we wanted to give the main feed a preview of what's going on over on the Patreon at the $5 Little Onion Level! We've been covering HBO's miniseries John Adams, and Ross has been giddy for the history! This first episode details the trials of the Boston Massacre, and how John Adams played a crucial war in one of the first cases of police brutality in the history of the United States. If you want to hear the rest of our John Adams coverage, click the link below to subscribe to our Patreon for just $5 a month! Our Patreon Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

Carie and Ross are given the shock of their lives when the revisiting Master of Disguise (2002) goes horrifically sideways. Ross decries Dana Carvey's use of brownface, Carie scream-laughs through the more ABSURD and ridiculously bad bits, and the siblings learn a valuable lesson about the hindsight in favorite childhood films.  OUR PATREON! $5/mo: https://patreon.com/kickingandstreaming Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions

This week, Carie and Ross go on a wild ride through a childhood favorite, Big Fat Liar (2001).  Ross HOWLS over the cartoonishness of Paul Giamatti, Carie can't with the meta humor of Hollywood production, and the siblings remind themselves of the value of being able to place yourself in a movie for maximum escapism.  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions Related Media: John Adams Coverage on the Patreon

This week the siblings unpack an absurd childhood favorite, Max Keeble's Big Move (2001). Larry Miller is back as the infamous Principle Jindrake who seeks to squash Max Keeble's plans for buffoonery. Ross underestimates the film's director, Carie applauds Alex D. Linz's new career, and the siblings get wrapped up in the banging soundtrack and the ups and downs of a good kids' revenge story.  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

The siblings go back to their roots to one of the classics in early ought's, The Princess Diaries (2001). Ross remarks on the strange structure of Meg Cabot's original book series, Carie gets weepy at the end, and the siblings howl at the iconic performance of Sandra Oh.  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions

The siblings list off some of their favorite performances by queer actors in film and television. Ross pokes fun at Carie's love for Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Carie gets sentimental over a wizard queen, and there's no shortage of squealing over the ladies, theydies, and gentlehims on our listicle of LGBTQ talent.  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

TRIGGER WARNING FOR SUICIDE: This week Carie and Ross unlock a literary favorite, The Hours, starring many of our favorites. Carie puts her degree to work, Ross stresses over the relationships, and the siblings begin to understand the hours...   Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions

This week Ross genuinely cries at the thought of the horrible life Judy Garland lead. We break down Judy (2019), the Academy Award winner. Ross goes on and on with the Judy history, Carie gets overwhelmed with the story, and both siblings have crying episodes.  Related Media: The Judy Garland Tapes Copyright 2022 @ Sorry Mom Productions

Who's ready for queer subtext in a children's film? This week the siblings unpack a cherished childhood favorite, The Road to El Dorado (2000). Carie provides a social theory regarding Tulio and Miguel's dynamic, Ross gets big emotional about the biconic pairings, and the siblings revist some of their favorite animated movie tunes.    Related Media: Road to el Dorado' Has No Respect for History; Digging for the Truth; Why The Road To El Dorado Bombed In 2000 (But Is Beloved Now) Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

Hey lil onions! We're off this week for Memorial Day, but we thought we'd run a beloved episode from last year in anticipation of Pride Month beginning on June 1st. Until we come back on June 6th, everyone remember to avoid the corporate rainbows and open your wallets for one of these fabulous organiziations listed in the article below:  24 LGBTQ+ Organizations You Can Support Right Now TAP YOUR HEELS TOGETHER THREE TIMES, ladies and theydies. Today the siblings are unpacking a beloved childhood favorite, Victor Fleming's The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland. Ross gives us some detailed backstory on the story's populist allegory, and the origin stories of the gay pride rainbow flag. Carie gets weepy over Judy Garland's earnest performance, and the siblings highlight the story's timeless message of self-worth and endless pursuit of getting over the rainbow.  Related Media: The Wizard of Oz Documentary (Hosted by Angela Lansbury) Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

GUYS, WE'RE SO MAD TODAY. This week we're covering August Osage County (2013), in which Meryl Streep is tortures everyone in her family and Julia Roberts comes unhinged like a barn door in a tornado. Ross breaks down the depravity of the Weston family, Carie screams over the various literal crimes that are happening, and the siblings recieve an education on the tragically not-well-known story of Misty Upham.  Related Media: Charles Upham: "My daughter was a victim of rape..."; August: Osage County Actress Misty Upham Missing; Father of Misty Upham Speaks out Against Sexual Violence Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions

This week the siblings explore the togetherness of failing as a family with one of the greatest Sundance Film Festival winners of all time/Breaking Bad Preunion, Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Ross expresses BIG TIME distaste for some of the movie's main characters, Carie waxes nostalgic about how she related to little Olive, and the siblings are reminded of the grace that can come from failure.  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions  

This week, the siblings strap in for family spy fun in breaking down one of Ross' all time faves, Spy Kids (2001). Carie goes nuts over all the kid-themed spy-tech, Ross swoons over Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino, and Carie and Ross reminesce about how they teased each other as children. 

HI GUYS! We're so sorry we're missing you this week, but we're getting ready for our trip to Chicago to meet our podcast drag mothers! Don't worry, we'll tell you all about it, but we've gotta get packing! While you're celebrating with your mother this week, revisit one of our favorite episodes about one of our favorite mothers:  On this week's Kicking & Streaming, the siblings take a deep dive into the incredible life of Evelyn Ryan, who supported a family of 12 in the 1950's by entering contests. The siblings get emotional about Evelyn's maternal instincts, Carie struggles with her feelings about Kelly, and Ross gushes over Julianne Moore and Laura Dern.  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions

This week the siblings break down a cringing oldie, The Reaping (2006), a movie about Hilary Swank and Idris Elba attempting to find scientific explanation for why Biblical plagues have descended on a small, religious Louisiana town. Of course the producers are anxious to get HIlary Swank in the tub, Ross is anxious to see Idris Elba without his shirt, and the siblings are fascinated by the scientific theories for the Exodus plagues put forth by the film.  Related Media: Archaeological Finding of Ancient Egyptian Writings Confirms The 10 Plagues of Exodus; Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

Carie and Ross are OFF THE RAILS this week with one of their all-time favorite musicals, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999). Ross stifles his adoration for Joan Collins, Carie goes bananas over Andrew Lloyd Webber's mosaic musical score, and the siblings wrist flap at the height of camp in this direct-to-video production.  Related Media: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) FULL MOVIE Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

JONAH WAS A PROPHET....This week Carie is holding it in while we discuss the tale of Joanh the prophet and his journey as he defies the will of God. Ross sings the praises of Khalil the Catepillar, Carie hates the ending of the original Bible story, and the siblings relearn the value of compassion and mercy in their everyday lives.  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Producitions 

WHO'S READY FOR THE STORY OF EXODUS? This week Carie and Ross unpack a childhood favorite, The Prince of Egypt (1998), an adaptation of the Book of Exodus in which the prophet Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt and onward to the promise land. Ross comes down hard on imperialist slaver and total monster, Rameses II, Carie finds cartoons far too attractive, and the siblings meditate on one of the greatest soundtracks in all of "children's" animation.  Related Media: Prince of Egypt Musical;  SUPPORT US ON PATREON!!!!! Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2022

ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL! Welcome, lil onions, to the final week of our theme on Knights and Kings! This week, the siblings cover The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), a fictionalization of 17th century France under the reign of King Louis the Sun King based on Alexander Dumas' novels surrounding the deeds of The Three Musketeers. Ross cannot abide John Malkovich's lack of accent, Carie cannot get over Leo Decaprio's hair extensions, and the siblings discuss the thematic application of a knight's service to his king.  Copyright Sorry Mom Productions

While Carie and Ross take a week off to recover from their personal lives, stay on the theme of Knights and Kings (and One Queen) with our rereun of Elizabeth (1998). Carie can't get over the caucacity of Lord Robert, Ross has more anglo saxon trivia than you can shake a Protestant at, and the siblings apologize for the double dose of Geoffrey Rush.  We just covered the Golden Girls on Patreon!  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

In continuing our theme of fealty of knights in service of kings, we have a different sort of "knight" this week, Carie and Ross cover Tom Hooper's Academy Award Winning film, The King's Speech (2010). Ross divulges all the tea shared between King George VI (or "Bertie") and his elocution coach, Lionel Logue who landed his own title in chivalry under the British crown. Carie groans at the protocol of royal life, Ross gives us the cliffnotes on the David arc from the Crown, and the siblings appreciate the power of a well-timed speech in a not well time at all.  Related Media: The Real King's Speech - King George VI - September 3, 1939 Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

What has blonde hair, a stunning set of teeth, and cannot joust to save his life? THE ANSWER IS HEATH LEDGER! This week the siblings break down an old millenial favorite, the anachronistic tale of a young squire with dreams of becoming a knight of the highest order. Ross expresses his distaste for the character of Geoffrey Chaucer, Carie predictably swoons over Heath Ledger, and the siblings get warm and fuzzy over what is means to change your stars.  JOIN OUR PATREON, FAM!  Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week's episode concludes our two-part series on the Steven Spielberg adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple. Will Shug come back for Ceilie? Will Albert finally get what's coming to him? Will Ceilie and Nettie ever reunite? Carie cries buckets, Ross offers additional context via the source material, and the siblings appreciate their blessings siblings.  REQUIRED READING:  Black women's responses to The Color Purple by Jacqueline Bobo 'In Search of The Color Purple' and Why Black Women Look For Each Other by Tarisai Ngangura On The Color Purple, Stereotypes, and Silence by Trudier Harris ‘The Color Purple’ Revisited: Why Spielberg’s Movie Is Still Problematic and Meaningful to Many Black Women by Tambay Obenson 'The Color Purple' Is a Cultural Touchstone for Black Female Self-Love by Victoria Bond Related Media: The Making of The Color Purple; Oprah's Graduation Speech @ Spelman College; Quincy Jones Interview on The Color Purple (1985); Whoopi Goldberg on the Controversy of The Color Purple; Alice Walker Interview on The Color Purple (1985); Rosie Vs. Elizabeth on the View; Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

In a very special two-part episode, Carie and Ross discuss the powerful Academy Award nominated adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple (1985). Ross lauds the incredible composition of Quincy Jones' beautiful score, Carie gets giddy for the queerness between Ceilie and Shug, and the siblings sob like children over the separation of Ceilie and her sister Nettie.  REQUIRED READING:  Black women's responses to The Color Purple by Jacqueline Bobo 'In Search of The Color Purple' and Why Black Women Look For Each Other by Tarisai Ngangura On The Color Purple, Stereotypes, and Silence by Trudier Harris ‘The Color Purple’ Revisited: Why Spielberg’s Movie Is Still Problematic and Meaningful to Many Black Women by Tambay Obenson 'The Color Purple' Is a Cultural Touchstone for Black Female Self-Love by Victoria Bond Related Media: The Making of The Color Purple; Oprah's Graduation Speech @ Spelman College; Quincy Jones Interview on The Color Purple (1985); Whoopi Goldberg on the Controversy of The Color Purple; Alice Walker Interview on The Color Purple (1985); Rosie Vs. Elizabeth on the View; Copyright 2022 Sorry Mom Productions 

Happy Valentine's Day, lil onions! This week, Carie and Ross break down an all-time favorite, Little Shop of Horrors (1986) starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin. Carie fills us in on some of the technical specs of the Audrey II plant and the puppetry. Ross lavishes the Black Greek chorus with compliments for being the heart of the film. And the siblings laud the accomplisments of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken of Disney fame for their unforgettable score.  Related Media: History of Skid Row; Little Shop of Horrors Behind the Scenes; Alternate Ending

This week the siblings break down one of the best sequels of all time, Shrek 2. Carie drools over human Shrek, Ross moons over Jennifer Saunders, and the siblings wonder what the yassification of Dragon was like in the hypothetical deleted scenes.    OUR PATREON!!!!

This week, the siblings say Hi from Hiatus! Carie and Ross take a retrospective of the life and work of Betty White (1932-2021). From her early work on game shows to her iconic role on The Golden Girls, the siblings rehash their favorite portions of her career.    Related Media: Betty White's Emmy Lifetime Acheivement Award; Dusty Muffin; Betty White Snickers Commercial; Our Big Announcement! 

To send y'all off this year, the siblings are breaking down one of their favorite movie musicals of all time, Annie (1999). The siblings talk about the differences between the original 1982 film and the 1999 telefilm created for the Wonderful World of Disney, all the while lauding Rob Marshall for his impeccable staging and directing prowess. Ross has complaints about Alicia Morton's scream-singing, Carie practically sobs over the love between Warbucks and Annie, and despite the iconic performances of Kathy Bates and Alan Cumming, the siblings lament the lack of Carol Burnett and Tim Curry.  Related Media: That Song In Every Musical That No One Likes (Sarah Smallwood Parsons) Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

This week the siblings unpack the nearly-identical christmas classic sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Ross tells us about his ongoing efforts to keep DJT off the Starring section on the Wikipedia page, Carie favors the plot that centers on charity and goodwill towards others, and the siblings once again enjoy the symphony of pratfall screams that is Harry and Marv, the STICKY bandits Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

On this week's episode, Carie and Ross unpack a cult classic holiday favorite, Jingle All the Way (1996). Carie shares an anecdote about the day Ross was born, Ross can't believe the absurdity of the film's plot, and the silbings revisit the origins of a disasterous drinking game based on Jingle All the Way.  Related Media;: I AM ALLAH!; 

This week the siblings kick off the holiday season by revisiting two of their favorite Christmas Nickolodean episodes: Carie chooses Hey Arnold's Christmas Special "Arnold's Christmas," and Ross chooses the very first ever Spongebob Christmas special, "Christmas Who?"  Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2021 

Happy Monday, lil onions! Reminder that we're taking this week off to recoup from the holiday, but we hope you'll enjoy revisiting our original coverage of A Bug's Life (1996)! Tune in next week as the siblings rehash their favorite Christmas episodes from children's cartoons.  This week we cover Pixar's A Bug's Life (1996), a story of innovation and rebellion. It's not quite that serious, but Carie and Ross are definitely here for the bug humor.  Ross discusses his exetensial love for Geri's Game and Carie can't deal with actual sociopath, Kevin Spacey.  We hope you've enjoyed our coverage of Pixar movies this month, and we can't wait for you to see what we have in store for you for December! As always, thank you for listening, and from our little podcast family to yours, Happy Holidays!  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

Pick up your masks and leave the capes at home kids, because it's time to talk about Pixar's The Incredibles (2004). This week the siblings break down one of Pixar's most beloved projects about a family of superheroes working together to foil the evil plot of an evil inventor who wishes to erase superheroes from existence. Ross can't with the evil tiny men in the movie, Carie shrieks with laughter throughout (sorry in advance), and the siblings talk about how the subject matter of Pixar grew up with the child audience it targeted.  Related Media: Boundin (Pixar Short); Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

Carie & Ross unpack their favorite movie undadahsea with Pixar's Finding Nemo (2003). The siblings get into the anxieties around being a parent , Ross reminds us all that fish are friends, not food, and Carie reflects on the difficulty surrounding our children's agency.  Copyright Sorry Mom Productions

This week Ross and Carie go inside the infamous closet to find the secrets hidden inside--an entire monster universe that harvest scream for power: Ross gets into the monopoly that is Monsters Inc., Carie practically sobs over Sully & Boo , and the sblings remember what it's like to be a kid and afraid of the monsters under your bed. Related Media: For the Birds (Pixar Short); Monsters Inc. Bloopers; Copyright Sorry Mom Productions  

The siblings are kicking off Pixar month with none other than the flagship feature film, Toy Story (1995). The siblings howl through their rehash of a god-tier childhood classic; remeniscing over childhood, singing along with Randy Newman's timeless music, and cackling at one of Tom Hanks' greatest performances.  Related Media: Toy Story as a Horror Film; Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

This week the siblings crack open a wild old favorite, Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (1999). Carie postulates that Tim Burton may be into bloodplay, Ross can't get over how poorly written the narrative is, and Christopher Walken is back to haunt our nightmares as the infamous phantasm, The Headless Horseman. Apologies in advance to Christina Ricci for mispronouncing her name for like THE WHOLE THING.  Related Media: Disney's Legend of Sleepy Hollow;  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week's episode is rated PU for PROFOUNDLY UPSETTING as the siblings revisit some truly disturbing mid-oughts horror, James Wan's Saw (2004). Ross can't get over how dirty everything is, Carie rolls her eyes at the Jigsaw idealogy, and the siblings carve their first Jigsaw notch in their podcast belt. Related Media: The Saw Timeline (Quick 'n' Dirty Version; Scary Movie 4 Cold Open; Smith & Pyle - Sugar Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

***UPDATED: This week, the siblings revist a staple favorite of their childhood, The Witches (1990). Carie demands a prequel series to the narrative, Ross fangirls over Angelica Huston in all her glory, and the siblings remind the audience of the greatest lesson Roald Dahl ever taught his child audience.  Related Media: The Witches Remake (2020) Side By Side Comparison:  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

This week, the siblings revisit a terrifying Stephen King classic, Misery (1990). One of Ross's all time-favorite horror films, Misery tells the story of a famous writer who is taken hostage by his number-one fan. There's maiming, there's pretention, and Ross explains to the folks at home what it means to commit "snow-crime."  Related Media: Misery DirecTV Commercial Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

This week, the siblings take a look at a cult favorite: an affectionate parody of sci-fi film and television that pits out-of-work television actors against REAL aliens. Ross predictably complains about Tim Allen, Carie squeals over the meta details in the film, and all the science fiction references you can handle.  Related Media: Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week the siblings rehash a major source of Ross' childhood anxieties: M. Night Shyamalan's tittilating classic, Signs (2002). Ross explains how this movie gave him fears of the unseen and multiple facets of midwestern culture. Carie spends the entire episode arguing that the aliens are a footnote in the story. And wouldn't you know it, it really was God all along? Don't miss this hilarious episode!  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week the siblings blast through their favorite movie about a boy genius' quest to save his family from egg aliens, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The siblings reveal who their favorite character is, Carie theorizes about Hugh Neutron's duck kink, and Ross tries to answer an age-old question about Poultra. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week, Carie and Ross break down an old favorite with our second alien selection of the month, Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds. Ross gives us the backstory on one of the original science fiction novels, the famous Orson Wells radio program, and the subsequent original film adaptation. Throughout the remake, Carie is horrified all over again about the emotions in the movie and Ross reflects on the general insanity of Tom Cruise.  Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions