Hello and welcome to Your Favorite Movie. I’m your host Evan Kelly. I’ve always loved movies. I feel they have a unique power that isn’t found in other types of media. So I’ve invited a few of my friends to come and talk about their favorite movies.

My guest today is Pete Barlow, the creator of the popular web comic G. I. Low. Pete channels the humor of his military career into a series of lighthearted comics that have achieved great success within military and veteran communities and beyond. Pete has recently begun taking his act on the road by dipping his toes into the waters of standup comedy. In addition to his humorous endeavors, Pete has co-hosted The Dead Presidents Society podcast and is a frequent contributor to The Blanket Fortress of Solitude.

Pete’s favorite movie is American Beauty - sort of. Sam Mendes’ 1999 suburban dramedy follows Lester Burnham. Lester is the typical American - he has a white collar job, a wife and daughter… and he couldn’t be more miserable. The constraints of corporate America and domestic image maintenance have sapped Lester of all vigor. Until one day, a chance encounter sparks an awakening. Lester begins to take charge of his life, despite the ominous announcement from Lester himself that he is narrating his story from beyond the grave.