Adam and Nate watch Thelma & Louise (1991), a groundbreaking road movie about two women escaping the patriarchy, as well as The Simpsons full spoof episode “Marge on the Lam” (S5E6). This movie brings together a breakout screenplay, career performances by Susan Sarandon and Gina Davis, and the high style of Ridley Scott.

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Also in this episode:

• Does Marge also have her arms stuck in her own metaphorical vending machines?
• How Thelma & Louise became the Barbie phenomenon of its day
• A star-making performance from a very young, very hot Brad Pitt
• When a movie parody isn’t a parody
• The movie’s cliff-top climax has been spoiled and parodied to death, but does it fly today?

• Plus more bonus material at SpringfieldGoogolplex.org.

Next time, Adam and Nate load up Full Metal Jacket (1933) and “Bart the General” (S1E5)!

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