And we’re back, KBT fans! In case you missed it, we’re starting 2019 with a light rebrand: this year, we’re going to be talking about different film franchises, starting with the Men in Black trilogy, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. (Missing Tom Cruise? Don’t worry, we got you: our fascination with Tom Cruise continues on Patreon, along with other exclusive content available to subscribers. A special thanks as always to those who support us!)

In this episode, Kim and Billy talk about Men in Black, the huge hit we all adore from 1997. We also discuss: our first failed attempt at recording this episode (1:35); some light KBT housekeeping (4:41); what makes Men in Black so good (6:51); the different lessons we’re respectively taking away from this film (17:54); shout out to Vincent D’Onofrio & Vincent D’Onofrio’s make-up artist (24:31); Linda Fiorentino, her career and the worst scene in this film (29:14); how specific MiB is to the nineties (32:12); Orion’s “belt” and a fantastic feline performance (33:58); how great the special effects are (35:30); MiB is a Pixar movie (41:17); “Here Come the Men in Black” vs “Wild Wild West” (44:10); if MiB is a good or horrifying immigration allegory (46:46); aliens, X-Men 3, and the mutant cure (52:33); our final thoughts on MiB, including a shout-out to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (55:02).

CORRECTION (or vindication): Kim is right, the “Men in Black” track is Will Smith’s first solo single, after his partnership with DJ Jazzy Jeff.

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Produced by: Penny the Podcat.