Jenny Slate's Supply Closet Wi-Fi Wisdom and Life Lessons
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Under the Tuscan Sun" - Mentioned by Jenny Slate as a book that inspired her to buy an old house when she was single.
Videos & Documentaries
- Amelie - Jenny Slate attempted to watch this film while having an adverse reaction to an edible, finding it unexpectedly scary and confusing.
- Free Solo - A documentary about a free solo climber that made Jenny Slate angry.
- The Alpinist - A documentary about a climber that Jenny Slate found sad.
- The Revenant - A film mentioned in the context of Leonardo DiCaprio's bear attack scene, which Jenny Slate had not seen due to fear.
- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (YouTube videos) - The original short videos that inspired the feature film.
Films
- Obvious Child (Jenny Slate film) - A film starring Jenny Slate.
- Gifted (Jenny Slate film) - A film starring Jenny Slate.
- I Want You Back (Amazon Original rom-com) - A film starring Jenny Slate and Charlie Day.
- The Lego Batman Movie - A film in which Jenny Slate and Will Arnett both voiced characters.
- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On - An A24 film co-written by and starring Jenny Slate, released June 24th.
TV Shows
- Parks and Rec - A show in which Jenny Slate guest-starred.
- Girls - A show in which Jenny Slate guest-starred.
- Q-Force - An animated show in which Jason Bateman and Jenny Slate voiced characters.
- Big Mouth - An animated show where Jenny Slate is a regular voice actor.
- Bob's Burgers - An animated show where Jenny Slate is a regular voice actor.
- The Great North (on Fox) - An animated show where Jenny Slate is a regular voice actor.
- Will & Grace - A show mentioned for its behind-the-scenes interactions among cast members.
People Mentioned
- Chris McMillan (Hair Stylist) - Jason Bateman's hair stylist who once sent someone out to get chocolates for him.
- Charlie Day - An actor who starred with Jenny Slate in the Amazon Original rom-com "I Want You Back."
- Dean Fleischer Camp (Director) - Director and co-writer of "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."
- Nick Paley - Co-writer of "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."
- Isabella Rossellini - Actress who voiced Marcel's grandmother in "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."
- Jane Levy - Friend of Jenny Slate who inadvertently caused Jenny to take an excessive dose of THC.
- John Mayer - A guest on SmartLess's live show, made comfortable by Ashley furniture.
- Leonardo DiCaprio - Actor mentioned in the context of "The Revenant."
Organizations & Institutions
- A24 - The studio releasing "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."
- Cinereach - An organization that funded "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" through arts grants.
Other Resources
- Jenny Slate: Stage Fright (Netflix special) - Jenny Slate's comedy special discussing fear and performance.