NATALIE MORALES’ Life at the Movies (PLAN B, PARKS AND REC)
Summary
Natalie Morales programs her dream film festival, selecting *Dirty Dancing* for opening night and *Jurassic Park* for the family matinee. She discusses her inspiration from Buster Keaton, chooses *All That Jazz* and *True Stories* for midnight and secret screenings, and pairs her films *Language Lessons* and *Plan B* as a double feature. The episode concludes with *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* winning the audience award.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Natalie's movie theater rituals
First movie memories: Mambo Kings, Ninja Turtles, and Jurassic Park
Programming the festival and discussing Plan B
TV character depth and selecting the Family Matinee
Buster Keaton's influence and the Midnight Movie choice
Secret Screening: True Stories and the Double Feature
Audience Award: Eternal Sunshine and Jim Carrey's range
Mel Brooks tribute and the Dream Screening: Sherlock Jr.
Closing Night: Moulin Rouge and final festival recap
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