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11. Trading Places (1983): Eddie Movie

On this week’s episode of What’s in the Basket, we’re cornering the entire frozen orange juice market as we discuss the Eddie Murphy-Dan Aykroyd role-swapping comedy Trading Places (1983). We attempt to parse the ins and outs of commodities trading, determine whether or not Don Ameche was dead, and learn how Candice feels about Cats (2019).

10. Remember the Night (1940): Ayn Rand’s Winter Wonderland

One week and three days late, we emerge…triumphant?…with a very belated Christmas episode about Remember the Night (1940). We discuss Barbara Stanwyck’s work ethic, Fred MacMurray’s emotional repression, the world of contrasts between Mitchell Leisen and Preston Sturges as directors, and poor Sterling Holloway just trying to make it through the day.

Bonus 03. This Gun for Hire (1942): Philip Raven’s No Good Very Bad Terrible Week

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On this week’s bonus episode of What’s in the Basket, Candice and Amelia pull on their gas masks for a research-free discussion of This Gun for Hire (1942). They attempt to expose the truth of Alan Ladd’s height, struggle to unravel the movie’s convoluted plot, examine Veronica Lake’s screen persona and her legacy as an iconic woman of film noir, and issue an impassioned plea for Tiff’s safe return.