Episode 154 Little Shop of Horrors
Based on the stage musical that’s based on the movie, Little Shop of Horrors (1986) is a movie musical like no other. Before gaining worldwide recognition for their work on The Little Mermaid, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken teamed up with Frank Oz and a star-studded 80’s comedy cast to create this spectacular cinematic treat that, through its many virtues, caused Matt’s cold, pedantic heart to melt. How well does the movie grapple with the inequities of late stage capitalism? What would the Exes’ dwarf names be? Who is the Norm of Scarecrow Video? Answers to these questions and a rare karaoke-style duet, this week on Ex Rated Movies!