Little Italy (Re-Release)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 2018 rom-com Little Italy, highlighting its comedic elements and cultural stereotypes.

Mamma Mia! We're taking a Last Looks vacation, but don't worry, Paul still announces next week's new movie before treating you all to a re-release of our classic episode on the 2018 rom-com Little Italy starring Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the stereotypical New York Italian accents spoken in Canada, all the jet black hair dye, the soccer game in the rain, Luigi's big character reveal, and so much more. (Ep. #206 Originally Released 01/31/2019)

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas

Topics covered

• rom-com
• film review
• New York Italian culture
• character analysis
• comedy

Keywords

• Little Italy
• rom-com
• Paul Scheer
• June Diane Raphael
• Jason Mantzoukas
• film review
• comedy
• New York accents
• Hayden Christensen
• Emma Roberts

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Little Italy

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