John Mulaney on Watching an Erotic Film with His Girlfriend’s Mom

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
13 Oct 202305:42

Summary

TLDRIn this engaging interview, John Mulaney discusses his new album 'Baby J' and shares amusing anecdotes about bonding with his wife Olivia's mother, Kim, over Korean period dramas. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when they watch the intense and erotic film 'The Handmaiden,' leading to a humorous misunderstanding about their viewing preferences. Stephen Colbert surprises Mulaney with a keepsake from their past encounter, celebrating his personal growth and success.

Takeaways

  • 🎤 John Mulaney released a new album titled 'Baby J'.
  • 🏡 Mulaney has been spending a lot of time at home with Olivia's mom, Kim.
  • 👭 Mulaney and Kim bonded over watching Korean period films every night.
  • 🎬 The film 'The Handmaiden' was particularly memorable for its intense and graphic content.
  • 😳 An awkward moment occurred when Mulaney and Kim watched an explicit scene together.
  • 😂 Kim's comment 'Hormone, everybody got them' lightened the mood after the awkward scene.
  • 📝 Olivia found a list of Korean movies that Mulaney had noted down to watch with Kim.
  • 🤔 Olivia's lack of interest in the Korean films led to her suggesting Mulaney and Kim watch them together.
  • 🎁 Stephen Colbert gifted Mulaney a medal related to their past encounter in Georgetown.
  • 🤝 The interaction between Mulaney and Kim showcases a good relationship between them.
  • 📺 The conversation took place on a talk show, presumably hosted by Stephen Colbert.

Q & A

  • What is the name of John Mulaney's new album?

    -The new album is called 'Baby J.'

  • How does John Mulaney describe his relationship with Olivia's mom, Kim?

    -John describes his relationship with Kim as spending a lot of time together, day and night, and becoming instant friends.

  • What type of films did John Mulaney and Kim watch together?

    -They watched Korean language films, including historical and period pieces from medieval Korea.

  • Why did Olivia not want to watch the Korean films with John and Kim?

    -Olivia did not want to watch the films because they were not to her taste, so she let John and Kim watch them together.

  • What was the title of the Korean film that John and Kim found particularly interesting?

    -The film they found particularly interesting was called 'The Handmaiden.'

  • In what century is 'The Handmaiden' set?

    -'The Handmaiden' is set in the early 20th century.

  • What was the unexpected turn in 'The Handmaiden' that surprised John and Kim?

    -The unexpected turn was that the film became very graphic and erotic, which was not what they anticipated.

  • How did John describe the intense erotic scene in 'The Handmaiden'?

    -John described it as an intense, physical, and historical Korean moment that was off the charts.

  • What was Kim's reaction to the erotic scene in the film?

    -Kim's reaction was to say, 'Hormone, everybody got them,' implying that everyone has hormones and such reactions are natural.

  • What gift did Stephen give to John during the interview?

    -Stephen gave John a medal that he had received from a man trying to make St. Gabriel the patron saint of handguns.

  • Why did Stephen decide to give John the medal?

    -Stephen decided to give John the medal because it reminded him of the day they first met, and he had been meaning to give it to John for many years.

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