30something Movie Podcast
A group of friends discuss movies that have reached their 30th anniversary this year.
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592: "Chasing Amy" | Congo (1995)
This week we’re cracking open Congo (1995), the jungle romp where killer gorillas guard diamonds and a gorilla named Amy talks with a Nintendo Power Glove. Laura Linney’s armed, Dylan Walsh brought juice boxes for a primate, and Ernie Hudson is the only one who knows what movie he’s in. It’s corporate espionage meets theme park ride—and we’re digging through the chaos to see why this ’90s relic is still echoing through our brains like “Ugly gorilla! Go away!”
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[Verse 1]
We took a trip to Congo, thought it’d be a breeze
Diamonds in a lost city, easy cash and a jungle tease
But then a scream through the satellite feed
For Bruce Campbell a quick cameo
Killed by the vicious pale ape – oh no!
[Verse 2]
Amy’s a talking gorilla in the mist
Joe Don Baker’s really pissed
Tim Curry sounds like he’s from Moscow
Winston Zeddemore is British now
There are hidden dangers they’ve all missed.
[Chorus]
I can’t say… I can’t say…
I can’t say… where I’m-a-gonna stay
When the gray apes slay
[Verse 3]
From plane crash landings to high-tech guns
To diamond-fueled vapor beams hotter than the sun
Jimmy Buffett flew the jet,
Peter’s eyes are getting wet
Amy met a hunky silverback and to the jungle they will run.
[Bridge]
“Where’s Homolka?”
“Getting chewed.”
“Is that a diamond?”
“Not anymore, dude.”
“Volcano’s bubbling!”
“I smell cooked ape!”
“Let’s go, let’s go—before we all get vaped!”
[Chorus]
I can’t say… I can’t say…
I can’t say… where I’m-a-gonna stay
When the gray apes slay
The ground quakes, the lava flows, (doo-doo-doo-doo-doot!)
Yeah, the volcano’s gonna blow!
It’s CONGO!
591: "Outbreakin' 2: Electric Pile-o-Goo" | Outbreak (1995)
This week we’re diving into Outbreak (1995), the viral thriller that turned sneezing into a death sentence. Dustin Hoffman’s a scrappy Army virologist, Rene Russo’s his ex with better instincts, and Morgan Freeman’s somewhere between helpful and horrifying. From monkey smugglers to military cover-ups, we’re breaking quarantine to figure out how this ‘90s pandemic panic still infects our brains today.
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[Verse 1]
At first, we felt a chill, just a cough, a little sweat
Then came the news from overseas—it ain’t over yet
From the jungle to the airwaves, it flew fast and flew unseen
One scratch from Betsy, now this town’s a quarantine
[Verse 2]
We wore our masks, we sealed our suits
Still the sirens howled, the threat was absolute
They said “Control the panic,” but we knew it wasn’t true
When your generals are hiding truths, what’s a virologist to do?
[Chorus]
We won’t die, not today
Though McClintock’s bombs are coming, we still found another way
We tracked that monkey through the trees, we hit the skies, we found a cure
Now this town will stand, and science will endure
[Verse 3]
Jimbo touched that monkey, which grayed out his anatomy
You can call him McDreamy, but his guts turned creamy
Made out with his girlfriend and his luck ran dry
First on the slab, and the first to die
[Bridge]
And Robby held on strong, though her hands began to shake
Her life on the line, with every move she’d make
But with serum in the needle and a second left to spare
She took the cure and breathed again, fresh hope in the air
[Chorus]
We won’t die, no, not this time
Though fear spread fast and high command tried to cross the line
They said “nuke it from orbit,” we said “That’s insane!”
So we flew between the bombs and saved the town from flame
Cedar Creek still breathes…
And we—we won’t die
590: "Do ya feel lucky... punk?" | Repo Man (1984)
Buckle up, weirdos—this week we’re cruising into the irradiated heart of 1984’s Repo Man, a punk-fueled odyssey of car repossession, government conspiracies, alien corpses, and existential dread… all wrapped in a glowing Chevy Malibu. Emilio Estevez is the disaffected punk turned repo apprentice, Harry Dean Stanton is his nihilist mentor with a code, and the whole thing spirals into a cosmic joke with radioactive punchlines. From generic food labels to lobotomized suburbanites, we’re digging into Alex Cox’s cult classic to figure out what the hell’s actually in the trunk—and why it still hits 40 years later.
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[Verse 1]
Desert highway, sunlight’s dim
Open the trunk—goodbye skin
Boots on pavement, nothing left
He popped the lid and it took his breath
[Verse 2]
Otto's broke, dumped, and dazed
Shredded dreams in Reagan’s haze
Repo life? It gets intense
Make some money, it all makes cents
[Chorus]
Hermanos Rodriguez do not approve of drugs.
“Neither do I, but it's my birthday,” she shrugs.
There are E.T.s in the back
Don’t look inside unless you wanna get zapped
You’ll get a radioactive tan
And you gotta steer clear of the Repo Man.
[Verse 3]
Parnell got himself lobotomied
Metal hand gal tracks the Chevy with speed
Lite don’t mess when he’s firing blanks
Bud’s got just enough gas left in the tank.
[Bridge]
Is it little green men or a neutron bomb
The TV preacher duped your dad and your mom
The American Dream is mostly dead and gone
[Chorus]
Hermanos Rodriguez do not approve of drugs.
“Neither do I, but it's my birthday,” she shrugs.
There are aliens in the back
Don’t look inside unless you wanna get zapped
You’ll get a radioactive tan
And you gotta steer clear of the Repo Man.
589: "Insurance Doesn’t Cover Apocalypse" | 12 Monkeys (1995)
Strap in, slap on your tinfoil hat, and squint through the splinters of time, because we’re unraveling the brain-bending, plague-drenched, chrono-chaotic fever dream that is 12 Monkeys (1995). This ain't your grandma’s time travel movie—unless she’s into post-apocalyptic underground bunkers and Cassandra complexes.
Bruce Willis stumbles through time with a head full of nightmares, Madeleine Stowe plays psychiatrist turned fugitive, and Brad Pitt delivers a twitchy, anarchic tour de force. There’s a virus, some very persistent "monkeys," and a whole lot of mental whiplash. So hop in the time chair and join us—because in 12 Monkeys, reality is optional and the future’s already infected.
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588: "Stampede!!!" | Jumanji (1995)
Grab the dice and watch out for monkeys, because we’re diving headfirst into the stampede of sound, spectacle, and emotional storytelling that is Jumanji (1995). It’s a jungle-in-a-box, people! Vines through the ceiling, carnivorous plants in the kitchen, and a board game that makes Monopoly look like a nap.
Robin Williams swings in as a man-child with jungle PTSD, Bonnie Hunt brings the therapy and the sarcasm, and two traumatized kids have to survive a suburban safari of crocodiles, monsoons, and—you guessed it—giant freakin’ mosquitoes. Roll those dice, face your fears, and join us as we crack open this wild '90s time capsule—because in Jumanji, the only way out… is through.
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587: "From now on that's how you drive!" | Bad Boys (1995)
Buckle up, check your badges, and crank that Inner Circle track—we’re diving back into the bullet-riddled, wisecrack-packed chaos of Bad Boys (1995). It's the full Michael Bay treatment: slo-mo shootouts, gratuitous gun fights... It’s Mike and Marcus at their loudest, baddest, and most dysfunctional—and we’re here to celebrate every excessive explosion!
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586: "All for One — and One More Time" | The Three Musketeers (1993)
Grab your swords, dust off your Bryan Adams albums, and unsheath your sense of nostalgia—our 10th anniversary rewatch takes us back to The Three Musketeers (1993), a film we couldn’t resist the first time and love even more now. We’re revisiting this rollicking, feather-plumed adventure to celebrate its mix of bravado, bromance, and peak ‘90s charisma.
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585: "The only Stardust I want is in Rogue One" | Showgirls (1995)
Strut with us through the neon-lit fantasy of Showgirls, where ambition grinds against excess under the hot lights of the Vegas strip. We’re diving into this Paul Verhoeven-directed spectacle of sex, satire, and shattered dreams, unpacking Elizabeth Berkley’s raw, chaotic turn as Nomi Malone.
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584: "Tommy Want Wingy" | Tommy Boy (1995)
Step into the rustbelt boardrooms and brake pad warehouses of Tommy Boy, where slapstick meets sincerity under the flickering lights of a family-run auto parts empire. We’re diving into this Chris Farley–driven blend of heart, hilarity, and hijinks, unpacking the unlikely charisma of Farley and David Spade, the redemption arc of a lovable screw-up, and what this film says about loyalty, legacy, and finding your footing—one disastrous sales call at a time.
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583: "My name is Andrew Shepherd, and I *am* the President." | The American President (1995)
Walk with us through the West Wing and into the heart of The American President, where romance meets realpolitik under the soft glow of the White House. We’re diving into this Aaron Sorkin-penned blend of idealism, charm, and sharp political drama, unpacking the chemistry between Michael Douglas and Annette Bening, the dream of a more noble presidency, and what this film says about leadership, image, and the power of personal conviction.
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582: "I'm tired of being alone" | Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
This week, we're watching Leaving Las Vegas, a film that doesn’t ask for redemption, only recognition. Nicolas Cage gives us Ben, unraveling with grace and fire, while Elisabeth Shue’s Sera offers a love that doesn’t try to fix—just to see. Together, they create something devastatingly honest: a portrait of two broken souls who find fleeting solace in each other’s ruin.
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581: "I'll Podcast Anything That Moves!" | Blue Velvet (1986)
Draw the curtains and lean in close as we descend into the dreamy, disquieting world of Blue Velvet. For our 10th anniversary rewatch, we’ll peel back the facade of small-town America to explore the shadows underneath—desire, violence, and the search for truth. Through David Lynch’s surreal lens, we’ll examine the collision of innocence and corruption, the intoxicating pull of mystery, and the way darkness often hides in plain sight.
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580: "You found the beat" | Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
Pick up your instruments as we dive into the decades-spanning score of Mr. Holland's Opus. We’ll explore the poignant journey of a composer who puts his magnum opus on hold for a teaching career, the profound, evolving impact he has on generations of students, and the complex sacrifices demanded by family and unforeseen life paths.
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579: "One of those 'I glued a bird to my head' days" | Forget Paris (1995)
This week, we're grabbing a courtside seat and catching a flight back to Forget Paris. There's the often-comedic chaos of married life, the clever friends-at-a-restaurant framing device, and that signature Billy Crystal charm. Is it a funny, insightful look at making love last beyond the honeymoon phase—or does the reality of career clashes make you want to, well, forget Paris?
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578: "Only Love" | Don Juan DeMarco (1995)
This week, we’re slipping into a silk mask and diving into Don Juan DeMarco. We’ll be exploring its romantic fantasy vibes, the dreamlike storytelling, and that irresistible Depp-Brando dynamic. Is it a charming tale of passion and self-discovery—or just a seductive illusion wrapped in old-school charm?
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A quick announcement
Hey everybody! I'm sharing a quick announcement in case you've noticed our release schedule getting a bit off lately and you don't follow us on any social media.
I was notified a few weeks ago that the role in my school district is being eliminated. That being the case, quite a bit of my time lately has been spent doing some searching, applying, etc., to new jobs. We're working to make sure we don't skip too much of a beat with getting new episodes out, but we wanted you to be aware of that little life update.
Be excellent to each other!
577: "$9,104. I counted it... twice." | Empire Records (1995)
This week, we’re headed to Empire Records and they're open 'til midnight. We’ll be celebrating its cult classic status and ultimate 90s vibes, but also taking a closer look at its chaotic charm and depiction of youth rebellion. Is it a quirky anthem of teen freedom, or just a beautiful mess of a movie?
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576: "Poetry is its own reward" | Dangerous Minds (1995)
This week, we're taking on Dangerous Minds. We'll be examining its powerful message and 90s nostalgia, but also questioning its depiction of students and whether it perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Does it inspire, or does it miss the mark?
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575: "I'm your density" | Back to the Future (1985)
Great Scott! Ten years?! To celebrate a decade of podcasting, we're firing up the DeLorean and revisiting the timeless classic, Back to the Future! Join us as we explore the 80s magic, the 50s nostalgia, and the time-traveling mayhem. Check your flux capacitors and then listen in!
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574: "Who's Duress??" | Clueless (1995)
As if... you won't want to miss this one! Join us as we dive into Amy Heckerling’s Clueless, navigating high school hierarchies, makeover montages, and the eternal debate over whether it’s better to be a Betty or a Baldwin.
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573: "Second Suitor..." | Mallrats (1995)
We're hitting the food court! Join us as we dive into Kevin Smith's Mallrats, exploring teen angst, comic book obsession, and the existential dread of the back of a Volkswagen.
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572: "I'll be right here" | ET: The Extra-terrestrial (1982)
Join us as we revisit a classic from our archives for our anniversary episode: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial! This time, we're joined by special guest Padraig, one of our Patreon Co-Executive Producers, for his very first viewing of this iconic movie. Did E.T. still hold up after all these years? Does Padraig become a believer? Tune in to find out as we celebrate a decade of podcasting with a trip back to the stars!
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571: "That'll do, pig" | Babe (1995)
Remember when a pig could change the world? We do! Dust off your memories and join us for a nostalgic trip back to the farm with "Babe." Prepare for a heartwarming journey that'll leave you saying, "That'll do!"
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570: "Casper the Friendly Snow Day" | Casper (1995)
Step into Whipstaff Manor with us as we revisit Casper (1995), the ghostly ‘90s classic that made us all wonder—was Casper just friendly, or was he seriously crushing on Christina Ricci? Tune in… if you dare (but, like, in a totally PG way).
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569: "It’s not history, it’s Disntory" | Pocahontas (1995)
Paint with all the colors of nostalgia as we journey back to 1995 and revisit Pocahontas! From its stunning animation to its unforgettable soundtrack, we’re diving deep into the Disney classic that aimed to tell a historical tale with heart. But with its romanticized history and creative liberties, does it still hold up today—or is it a problematic piece of the Disney legacy?
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568: "I Spent the Night With Stretch Armstrong" | Toy Story (1995)
To infinity and beyond! We’re taking a nostalgic trip back to 1995 to revisit the movie that changed animation forever—Toy Story! Join us as we dive into the world of Woody, Buzz, and the gang, and discuss why this Pixar classic still holds up today.
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567: "Wolfman's Got Thenardiers!" | Les Miserables: 10th Anniversary Concert (1995)
Do you hear the people sing? They're singing about how amazing Les Miserables is! Join us as we take to the barricades and discuss how much we love this musical.
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566: "Sedentary Sorkin" | Nixon (1995)
In this episode, we don our tinfoil hats and dive into the Nixon tapes and all of the accompanying intrigue from one of the most controversial presidents in American history.
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565: "You have chosen... wisely" | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
In the first of our 10th anniversary re-watches, we open up the Grail Diary and head out with Indy, Henry, and the rest of the gang as they try to find the Cup of Christ before the Nazis do.
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564: "I have a very particular set of kilts" | Rob Roy (1995)
In this episode, we’re reviewing Rob Roy, where the rich rob from the poor and Rob has to track down the culprit. If they would just return the money, that would be the end of it. He will find them. And he will kill them.
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563: "FREEEDOMMM!!" | Braveheart (1995)
In this episode, we’re reviewing Braveheart, the epic tale of William Wallace’s fight for Scottish independence. The film’s iconic battle scenes and stirring speeches have made it both legendary and controversial.
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562: “You, sir, are a steely-eyed missile man” | Apollo 13 (1995)
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561: "Inexplicable bungee jumping" | The Next Karate Kid (1994)
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560: "Bitchin' drum solo" | The Client (1994)
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559: “No women, no kids“ | Léon: The Professional (1994)
We’re diving into Léon: The Professional, the cult classic that blends action, drama, and an unlikely bond between a hitman and a young girl. Join us as we unpack Jean Reno's iconic performance, the unforgettable presence of Natalie Portman in her breakout role, and the dark, provocative elements that make Luc Besson's film unique and unforgettable.
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558: "Get My Baby to the Choppah!" | Junior (1994)
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557: "A promise is a promise, until it's not" | It Could Happen to You (1994)
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556: "Stop the presses!" | The Paper (1994)
The Paper (1994) is a fast-paced newsroom drama that follows Henry Hackett, a harried city editor at a New York newspaper, as he navigates a whirlwind 24-hour period filled with breaking stories, personal crises, and the relentless pressure of the media world. As he grapples with ethical dilemmas and his own ambitions, Hackett must decide between his career and his family in a high-stakes battle for truth and journalistic integrity.
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555: "To Thine Own Self Be True" | Renaissance Man (1994)
Take your seat, crack open your books, and join us for a lesson on the 1994 Danny Devito vehicle, Renaissance Man. Devito plays Bill Rago, a recently fired ad man-turned-teacher trying to turn a bunch of misfit boot camp students into Shakespearean scholars. We're also joined by special guest and Patreon Co-Executive Producer, Addie!
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554: "I assure you; we're open" | Clerks (1994)
Ever feel like you’re not even supposed to be here today? Join us as we revisit Clerks (1994), Kevin Smith’s DIY love letter to the slackers, stoners, and talkers among us. We dive into the snappy, absurdist dialogue that made Smith a cult icon, the unlikely charm of the Quick Stop’s cast of characters, and why Dante and Randal’s aimless debates on life, love, and the Star Wars universe still resonate.
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553: "Oh, no, not The Carpenters" | In The Mouth of Madness (1994)
Step into the abyss with us as we delve into In the Mouth of Madness (1994), John Carpenter's eerie ode to the power—and terror—of the written word. In this twisted tale, we follow insurance investigator John Trent as he tumbles into a world where reality unravels and madness reigns. With nods to Lovecraftian horrors and unseen cosmic forces, we’ll explore the sinister allure of forbidden knowledge and ask the ultimate question: can fiction drive us to insanity?
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552: "Sex, Lies, and Lycanthropy" | Wolf (1994)
We sink our teeth into Wolf (1994), where Jack Nicholson stars as a middle-aged book editor whose life takes a wild turn after he's bitten by a wolf. As he grapples with newfound animal instincts, his world of publishing becomes a battlefield for survival—both at work and in the wild. We explore the film’s blend of werewolf horror and corporate drama, and how it reinvents the classic creature feature with Nicholson’s trademark intensity.
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551: "Ever play 'Skin the Cat?'" | Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
Wes Craven's New Nightmare—a meta-horror triumph that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, reimagining Freddy Krueger as a primal force of fear. It’s a self-aware and chilling exploration of the horror genre itself, where dreams and nightmares collide with terrifying consequences. Craven invites us to confront our deepest anxieties, forcing us to question the power of stories and the monsters they create.
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550: "Pump Up the Ventricle” | Interview with the Vampire (1994)
we sink our teeth into Interview with the Vampire—a gothic masterpiece that redefines the vampire genre through a lens of sensuality, existentialism, and haunting beauty. It's a darkly romantic journey that captivates and unsettles, inviting us to question our own humanity in the face of eternal life.
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549: "Nice Ossuary" | Dellamorte Dellamore (1994)
In this episode, we dive into Dellamorte Dellamore—a one-of-a-kind cinematic oddity that blends horror, dark comedy, and existential romance in a way only Italian cult classics can. Join us as we explore the surreal world of Francesco Dellamorte, the bizarrely indifferent cemetery caretaker who battles zombies, lust, and the meaning of life itself. Equal parts macabre and whimsical, this quirky gem defies genre conventions, leaving you questioning life, death...and everything in between.
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548: "The White Guy" | In Living Color (1994)
Get ready to laugh out loud, because this week we’re taking a deep dive into In Living Color and the comedic genius of Jim Carrey!
From the over-the-top Fire Marshal Bill to the smooth yet ridiculous Vera De Milo, Carrey brought characters that had us doubled over in laughter. Whether he’s teaching questionable fire safety tips or flexing his “muscles,” Jim Carrey’s unpredictable, high-energy performances left a lasting impact.
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547: "It's a cardigan, but thanks for noticing" | Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Buckle up, because this week we’re hitting the road with Dumb and Dumber! We’ll dive into the wacky misadventures of best buds Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne as they bumble their way across the country in a dog-shaped van. From misplaced briefcases to unexpected villains, I'm not saying you'll laugh your head off.... but I'm telling you there's a chance!
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546: "I'm not paying a lot for that muffler" | The Mask (1994)
Smokin'! Get ready to unleash your inner green-faced trickster because this week we’re diving headfirst into The Mask! We’ll talk about the shy bank clerk, Stanley Ipkiss, the magical mask that turns him into a living cartoon, and the wild antics that follow when he takes on the city's criminals in style – all while wearing some seriously zoot-suited flair. P-A-R-T-WHY? Because you gotta!
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545: "Alllrighty then" | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Alrighty then! Grab your tropical shirts and your best animal impressions because this week we’re diving deep into the wild world of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective! We’ll talk about the case of the missing dolphin, the bizarre antics of the man who talks out of his…well, you know.
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544: "Schindler's Liszt" | Immortal Beloved (1994)
Join us as we unravel the mystery behind the famous letter addressed to his "Immortal Beloved," and discuss how the film blends historical fact with romantic fiction. We'll explore Gary Oldman's powerful portrayal of Beethoven, the lush cinematography, and the hauntingly beautiful score that brings the maestro's music to life.
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543: "Okay" | Forrest Gump (1994)
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Forrest Gump (1994), the Oscar-winning film that blends history, romance, and drama through the eyes of an unforgettable protagonist. We'll explore how the film uses Tom Hanks' iconic portrayal of Forrest to navigate decades of American history, from the innocence of the 1950s to the turbulence of the Vietnam War and beyond.
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542: "An Educated Wish" | Deadpool & Peanut (2024)
It's Marvel Jesus versus the Best-At-What-He-Does... and what he does isn't very nice! Deadpool & Wolverine is the wild, irreverent ride of two mismatched mutants who team up—reluctantly—to face off against a threat so dangerous, even these two can’t handle it alone. Join us as we dive into this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure that celebrates razor-sharp wit, healing factors, and the art of not playing by the rules.
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541: “Brother Tor couldn't fit in the sacred tub” | Ed Wood (1994)
Ever wonder what it’s like to be Hollywood’s most optimistic, yet spectacularly untalented filmmaker? Ed Wood is the charming, offbeat story of a guy who loves movies so much, he makes them—even if they’re hilariously awful. Join us as we dive into this quirky gem that celebrates passion, persistence, and the art of never giving up... no matter how many takes it takes.
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540: "You know — for kids" | The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Norville Barnes may be naive, but he's not without at least one good idea. You know — for kids!
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539: "Michael Ironside's Saying What We're All Thinking" | Highlander 2 (1991)
Why are we covering Highlander 2: The Quickening when it came out in 1991? Because the story takes place in 2024 and we're gluttons for punishment.
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538: "So Wizard" | Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999)
Are you an angel? Well, you are if you love The Phantom Menace like us! John, Pat, and special guest Tristan got together to share their love for Episode I in a friendly rebuttal to our buddies over at The Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast.
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537: "Cheatin' on a cheater" | Maverick (1994)
In this episode, we dive into the wild and witty world of "Maverick" (1994). Join us as we explore this star-studded western comedy featuring Mel Gibson as the charming gambler Bret Maverick, Jodie Foster as the cunning Annabelle Bransford, and James Garner as the seasoned Marshal Zane Cooper. Get ready for a high-stakes adventure filled with laughs, bluffs, and unforgettable moments!
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536: "The Next Isiah Thomas" | Hoop Dreams (1994)
Two teenagers from Chicago fight for their chance to make it big in the NBA. Follow them and their families as they try to overcome nearly insurmountable odds.
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535: "Know ye that a prince and a great man has fallen this day" | Cobb (1994)
We step up to the plate with Cobb (1994), a biographical drama that delves into the complex and controversial life of baseball legend Ty Cobb. Starring Tommy Lee Jones as the titular character and Robert Wuhl as Al Stump, the film explores the turbulent and often troubling personality of one of baseball's greatest players. Join us as we discuss the performances, historical accuracy, and the film's impact on the sports biopic genre.
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534: "The truth is... television is gonna get us" | Quiz Show (1994)
Queens native Herbie Stempel goes from hero to zero on the "Twenty-One" game show. When the network swaps him for the charming Charles Van Doren, Herbie cries foul, claiming the fix is in. Enter Dick Goodwin, a congressional investigator determined to uncover if the contestants were getting an answer key.
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533: "Beaned by an Angel" | Angels in the Outfield (1994)
Excuse me... What does God need with a double-play? When his estranged father tells him they'll be a family again once the embattled Anaheim Angels win the pennant, foster kid Roger prays for divine intervention. He gets it in the form of Al and a host of other angels who help raise the skills and spirits of the hapless team.
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532: "Boris and Doris" | True Lies (1994)
Get ready for an explosive episode as we dive into the action-packed world of "True Lies"! Join us as we unravel the thrilling double life of Harry Tasker, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his unsuspecting wife Helen, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis. From high-flying stunts to heart-pounding espionage, we'll break down all the iconic moments, behind-the-scenes trivia, and the film's lasting impact.
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531: The Greatest Movie Explosions of All Time
Mother Nature just pissed her pantsuit and we're here to bear witness to the fireball that caused it. We run down the greatest movie explosions of all time and have a blast doing it.
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530: "The Bomb Abides" | Blown Away (1994)
Blown Away is an explosive thriller featuring Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones. Join us as we spark some discussion into the high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between these two and try to figure out which part of Ireland or the Lucky Charms box Jones' unforgettable Irish accent came from.
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529: "Pop Quiz" | Speed (1994)
Get ready for a heart-pounding ride as we dive into the high-octane action thriller "Speed" (1994)! Join us as we break down Keanu Reeves' unforgettable performance as a cop who must stop a bomb-rigged bus from exploding. Buckle up and tune in for a pulse-racing episode that's sure to leave you on the edge of your seat!
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528: "That really went South" | North (1994)
Join us as we dive into the quirky world of North (1994), where a young boy embarks on a global adventure to find the perfect parents. We'll explore the film's star-studded cast, including Elijah Wood and Bruce Willis, and dissect its mix of comedy and controversy. Find out if we love, love, love, loved this movie or hate, hate, hate, hated it!
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527: "Elliott... That's Lots of Ouch" | Legends of the Fall (1994)
In this episode, we dive into the sweeping saga of "Legends of the Fall" (1994), where Brad Pitt’s flowing mane and a family’s epic drama take center stage.
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526: "Terracotta Warrior Orgy" | Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Dive into the dark and twisted world of Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures, where fantasy and reality collide with chilling consequences. Join us as we unravel the intense relationship between Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, exploring how their elaborate imaginations lead to one of the most notorious crimes in New Zealand's history. Don't miss this deep dive into a film that showcases Jackson's unique vision, long before Middle-earth called.
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525: "The Winter of our discontent" | Reality Bites (1994)
Reality Bites brings a slice of Gen X charm, as our heroes juggle love, ambition, and existential angst with razor-sharp wit. Join us for a rewind to this cult classic about the struggles of life in the 90s.
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524: "Thunderbolt City" | Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Join us as we dive into the charming and chaotic world of "Four Weddings and a Funeral." We'll unravel the romantic twists and heartfelt hilarities that make this quintessentially British rom-com a beloved classic.
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523: "It's Alive! And Unhappy" | Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994)
Kenneth Branagh takes on the chilling tale of one man's obsession to cheat death through science. Dr. Frankenstein builds and animates his creature but realizes too late the consequences of his actions.
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522: "Like A Cross Between Pee-wee Herman and The Undertaker" | Timecop (1994)
Max Walker must patrol time to ensure that no disturbances in the past affect events in the present. When a corrupt politician begins using the past as his personal campaign finance source for a presidential bid, Max must unravel the mystery to save history.
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521: "Bridge on the Captain" | Star Trek Generations (1994)
Captain Picard must save millions from the obsessive Dr. Soran, who's willing to destroy entire systems to get back to the Nexus, a cosmic dream world where he can be together with his lost family. JL can't do this alone, so we're dragging Jim Kirk out of retirement one more time to save the galaxy.
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520: "I'm not obtuse. You're obtuse." | The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Have your hosts been institutionalized? Maybe... but in this episode we get busy living and talking about The Shawshank Redemption.
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519: "A real pyramid scheme" | Stargate (1994)
Some corrupted files on our Shawshank episode means you're getting Stargate one week early and Shawshank will be out next week. In the meantime, step through the Stargate with us as we travel across the universe to meet Space Moses and help liberate them from the Ancient Aliens.
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518: "We're not killing anybody on our wedding day" | Natural Born Killers (1994)
Natural Born Killers is Oliver Stone's 1994 critique of media sensationalism. Starring Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis as a notorious couple on a murder spree, the film provocatively examines the media's role in glamorizing violence. Join us as we explore its controversial themes, innovative style, and lasting impact on cinema and culture.
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517: "How dare you, sir!" | Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Step into the shadowy realm of espionage with Clear and Present Danger. Harrison Ford is Jack Ryan, once again navigating a labyrinth of deceit and danger. Don't miss this riveting exploration of power, betrayal, and the quest for truth in a world where nothing is as it seems.
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516: "Psychically, I'm very well endowed." | The Shadow (1994)
Join us as we step into the darkness with The Shadow, where shrouds of mystery part to reveal the evil that lurks in the hearts of men. The thrilling adventures of the original cloaked avenger take new life in the 1994 film starring Alec Baldwin. "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay..." and neither will you unless you tune in.
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515: "The Circle of Life" | The Lion King (1994)
Dive into the heart of the Pride Lands in our latest episode as we revisit the 1994 classic, The Lion King. Join us on a journey of courage, betrayal, and redemption, featuring unforgettable characters and timeless songs. We'll explore the making of this animated masterpiece, its cultural impact, and how it continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Don't miss this deep dive into one of Disney's most beloved tales!
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514: "The Game's A Foot" | Pulp Fiction (1994)
Welcome to Quentin Tarantino's wild ride through the seedy underbelly of LA, where hitmen, mobsters, and a pair of lovebirds collide in a non-linear narrative. From the iconic dance scene to the infamous "Royale with Cheese" conversation, the film blends dark comedy with intense action, creating a genre-defying masterpiece.
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513: "Turn the Beat Around" | The Specialist (1994)
Steamy phonebooth conversations? Dueling bomb specialists? Awkward shower scenes where it's clear that Sylvester Stallone's muscles have been working out and developing even more muscles in some weird Inception-style bodybuilding scheme? It's The Specialist.
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512: "I'm dead, and I move." | The Crow (1994)
Can't rain all the time, but when Eric and Shelley are brutally murdered, Eric will return from the dead to rain revenge down upon Top Dollar and his thugs. Justice is eternal.
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511: "Like A Virgil, Shot for the Very First Time" | Wyatt Earp (1994)
In this episode, we dive into the 1994 epic biographical Western film "Wyatt Earp," directed by Lawrence Kasdan and starring Kevin Costner as the legendary lawman. Exploring Earp's life from his early days to the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, the film paints a detailed portrait of the man behind the badge.
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510: "A street prophet, if you will" | The Chase (1994)
This high-speed action-comedy stars Charlie Sheen as a wrongly-convicted felon who, in a desperate bid for freedom, kidnaps a rich heiress played by Kristy Swanson and leads the police on a frenzied pursuit across California. Filled with absurd car chases, unexpected romance, and over-the-top performances, "The Chase" transforms a simple police pursuit into an outrageously entertaining spectacle. It’s a film that gleefully ramps up the crazy meter, combining laugh-out-loud moments with adrenaline-pumping action to create a viewing experience that's as hilariously chaotic as it is unapologetically fun.
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509: “You’re a bad boy, Slim” | The Getaway (1994)
Buckle up for this high-stakes action-thriller featuring Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. Directed by Roger Donaldson, this film is a remake of the 1972 classic. It centers around Doc and Carol, who become entangled in a dangerous scenario following a failed robbery. On the run from both law enforcement and their former criminal associates, the story unfolds with intense chase scenes and dramatic confrontations.
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508: ”Put your hands together for Ellis DeWalt!” | Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley; this time, the action unfolds in an amusement park of death. Join us as we discuss how this 1994 sequel stacks up against its predecessors and whether it captures the same magic a third time.
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507: ”Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba” | Naked Gun 33 1/3 (1994)
Frank Drebin, in all his clueless glory, infiltrating a prison with the grace of a bull in a china shop and turning the Academy Awards into a comedy circus. Hold onto your seats (and your funny bones) as we unpack Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult and prove that crime doesn’t pay… but it sure does make you laugh!
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506: ”BS, Mr. Han-man!” | Enter the Dragon (1973)
Enter the Dragon, a classic martial arts film from 1973, stars Bruce Lee in his final completed film appearance. The story follows Lee, a martial artist recruited by an intelligence agency to infiltrate a high-stakes tournament on a secluded island run by the enigmatic Han, a suspected crime lord. As Lee uncovers the island's hidden criminal activities, he seeks revenge for his sister's death and battles in spectacular martial arts showdowns, culminating in a gripping confrontation with Han.
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505: ”What’s this?” | The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Join us for a spooky take on the Christmas holiday as Jack Skellington brings a souvenir of his travels back home to Halloweentown... unfortunately, his souvenir is Santa Claus himself, putting the entire Christmas celebration in jeopardy!
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504: ”Ol’ McWalter had a farm” | Son in Law (1993)
We're joined by our good friend, Jason Crotch... I mean, Crawl... I mean, Colvin... from the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast to share a very special Christmas gift with all of our amazing listeners. Pull on your overalls and get to work with us as we milk every bit of humor out of our episode on Son in Law.
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503: ”I’m Your Huckleberry” | Tombstone (1993)
You tell 'em I'm coming— and a double-sized episode is comin' with me! That's right... we welcome Patreon co-executive producer Rob Perry back to the show to help us saddle up and face off against one of the greatest westerns of the modern era: Tombstone. Are you going to listen to this episode or stand there and bleed?
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502: ”’Cause I’m Gilbert” | What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
Set in a small town, the film explores the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth through the eyes of Gilbert Grape, who navigates the challenges of caring for his autistic brother and their obese mother. This touching story, marked by standout performances, including a young Leonardo DiCaprio in a breakthrough role, uncovers the layers of responsibility, sacrifice, and pursuing personal dreams against a backdrop of familial obligation.
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501: ”Strive to live” | Alive (1993)
In "Alive" (1993), a Uruguayan rugby team faces a gut-wrenching challenge after their plane crashes in the Andes. Stranded in the frozen wilderness with little food and less hope, they're forced to take a bite out of survival ethics to stay alive. It's a chilling tale of resilience and a rare medium of human spirit, serving up a true story that's hard to swallow but impossible to put down.
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500: ”Welcome to the Party, Pals” | 500th Episode Celebration
This episode is a chance for us to reminisce about the last 500 episodes and a big "thank you" to all of you who have joined us over the years.
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499: ”Hey Nonny Nonny 2: Electric Boogaloo” | Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
Saddle up as we explore the comedic adventures of Robin Hood: Men in Tights, where Cary Elwes as Robin of Loxley battles the tyrannical Prince John to reclaim his family estate and protect the oppressed. Join us as we discuss Robin's hilarious efforts to woo Maid Marian and the most iconic challenge of all: her chastity belt.
‘twould be ‘twerrific if you 'twould join us.
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498: “Up yours, Gustafson” | Grumpy Old Men (1993)
Hello, morons! Come along with us as we tangle with "Grumpy Old Men," a film where Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau throw jabs like seasoned pros, proving that age is just a number when it comes to rivalry and romance. We'll unpack how their hilariously bitter feud over the new neighbor, played by Ann-Margret, delivers laughs as sharp as a Minnesota winter and as warm as a cozy fishing hut.
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497: ”Can I still be Garth?” | Wayne’s World 2 (1993)
Wayne Campbell, after a totally excellent dream with Jim Morrison, decide to put on Waynestock, a massive music festival, despite not knowing jack about organizing concerts. Meanwhile, Wayne's gotta deal with a major monkey wrench in his relationship with Cassandra as a sleazy producer tries to steal her away.
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496: ”Party at the Moon Tower” | Dazed and Confused (1993)
Follow the adventures of a group of Texas high school students on their last day of school in 1976 in search of a memorable night. It's a slice-of-life filled with an awesome soundtrack. It's not just good... it's alright alright alright!
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495: ”HEED! PANTS! NOW!” | So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993)
Charlie Mackenzie fears commitment... but are those fears unreasonable when it seems like his newest girlfriend is a butcher by day and a serial killer by night?
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494: ”A Real Lepre-Can Do Attitude” | Leprechaun (1993)
A mystical creature terrorizes the new family in town to get back his gold and maybe polish some shoes in the process.
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493: ”Don’t Call Me Francis!” | Judgment Night (1993)
Four friends, a Chicago highway, and a little road rage leads to a night they will never forget... because they might not make it out alive!
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492: ”What the devil?!” | Needful Things
Thrifting in a small New England town goes horribly awry when Leland Gaunt opens up his Needful Things emporium of evil.
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491: ”I have a very good friend in Rome named Hocus Pocus” | Hocus Pocus (1993)
The Sanderson Sisters are back and ready to tear up 20th-century Salem, searching for children to keep them young forever.
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490: ”That’s when they put this big metal hoopajoo up your butt” | Fire in the Sky (1993)
Human Autopsy: Fact or Fiction? A group of loggers go to work one day and return with one less guy. The others are suspected of murdering him, but five days later, he reappears and claims to have been abducted and experimented on by aliens.
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489: ”From Profit to Compassion” | Schindler’s List (1993)
We delve into Steven Spielberg's masterpiece which has powerfully shaped our understanding of one of history's darkest hours. Join us for Schindler's List.
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488: ”It was a run-by fruiting” | Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
When Daniel Hillard loses custody of his kids, he will do anything to get them back in his life... even if that means becoming an elderly Scottish nanny. Can his alter ego, Mrs. Doubtfire, help save his relationship with his kids before it's too late?
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487: ”Vengeance blackens the soul” | Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
487: "Vengeance blackens the soul" | Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
In Mask of the Phantasm, the Dark Knight faces a mysterious vigilante assassinating Gotham's crime bosses. As Batman pursues this elusive figure, he confronts past traumas and a love affair that shaped his life.
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486: ”But in the Japanese alphabet, Jehovah begins with an E” | Rising Sun (1993)
In a city of secrets, Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes face a web of deception. Danger lurks at every corner -- especially when you try to say "cultural appropriation" while doing a Connery impression. When East meets West, trust no one.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EXt9QUAWz4
485: ”Ballerina Barbie ＞ Malibu Barbie” | Addams Family Values (1993)
The Addams are back, and the family is growing. With the introduction of their new sibling, Pubert, Wednesday and Pugsley both have a common enemy. But will they all recognize the real enemy in time to save Uncle Fester from a suspiciously short marriage?
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2FTulPpOA
484: ”If you hit it right, it’s one hell of a life” | Indian Summer (1993)
A group of friends comes back to the scene of the most memorable times of their lives at Camp Tamakwa. Although they've aged, many fall back into old friendships immediately. When they discover that their old counselor, "Unca Lou" is retiring, some of them will have to decide if they're headed home at the end of the summer, or whether they might make a fresh start.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_py5NvxpOQ
BONUS: 1980s Movies: Which Year Was the Best?
The steel cage match is set! The hosts of Dockingbay 77 Podcast, A Film By Podcast, the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, and American Soccer Quick Kicks on YouTube all step into the ring to battle it out for the title of the best year for movies from the 1980s. Is it 1981, 1984, 1986, or 1989?
Your very own host of the 30Something Movie Podcast, John Reid, moderates this knock-down, drag-out, royal rumble of a debate!
483: ”A Real Cliffhanger” | The Good Son (1993)
What happens when you mix the vibes of Home Alone with The Omen? You get Henry Evans, a deeply disturbed little boy who may just be the embodiment of evil. It's Kevin McAlister vs Frodo Baggins in The Good Son!
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv2Dg9LcNZo
482: ”There’s a bit of a traveler in everybody” | Into the West (1993)
Two young boys, Ossie and TIto — along with their magical white horse, Tir na nOg — embark on an adventure to escape poverty and rediscover their Traveller heritage. They traverse Ireland's beautiful landscapes while on the run from the law. Gabriel Byrne, Ellen Barkin, Ciarán Fitzgerald, Rúaidhrí Conroy, and David Kelly star.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHcMIXxkn3M
481: ”Life is always sending me invitations” | My Life (1993)
Bob and Gail Jones are expecting their first child in a few months. The only complication is that Bob isn't expected to live that long. With a terminal cancer diagnosis, he's decided to take his camcorder and catalog life lessons for his future child before it's too late.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGdlCrkscMA
480: ”We’re gonna go go go go go go” | Rudy (1993)
Rudy Ruettiger was a small-town boy with a big dream of playing college football for Notre Dame. Against all odds, he persevered and inspired others to pursue their passions, proving that determination and courage can overcome any obstacle.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=firK4y-3bKw
479: ”Funky Butt-Lovin’...” | Rookie of the Year (1993)
Henry Rowengartner is a terrible Little League player... but when a freak accident turns his arm into a weapon of mass strikeouts, he is scooped up by the struggling Chicago Cubs to help turn around their season.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heoa-AI42bA
478: ”You’re Killing Me, Smalls” | The Sandlot (1993)
Scotty Smalls has just moved to town, but he doesn't have any friends and doesn't know anything about baseball. That's going to be a problem since all of the local kids are obsessed with it! As he spends his summer learning the game on the sandlot, they'll all get into a series of misadventures that will make for the most memorable time of their lives.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXOOL6SygW8
477: ”Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme!” | Cool Runnings (1993)
Cool Runnings is an uplifting, comedy-filled sports film based on the true story of Jamaica's first bobsled team, striving against all odds to compete in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The underdogs' journey, peppered with humor and heart, showcases themes of determination, friendship, and defying expectations.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLlmymHRNZg
476: ”Creepy Grandpa” | The Firm (1993)
Mitch McDeere (Tom Cruise) is fresh out of law school and looking for a firm to fulfill his ambitions and give him the financial security he has always craved. It's a dream come true when he signs on with Bendini, Lambert & Locke in Memphis, Tennessee. That dream becomes a nightmare when he discovers their client base is organized crime, and the last several attorneys in his position met an untimely demise.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX3AXA3icR0
475: “These Are Strange People” | Short Cuts (1993)
Short Cuts is a mosaic of interconnected stories unraveling in Los Angeles over a few days. The film weaves together the lives of 22 characters, grappling with life's unpredictable curveballs. Directed by Robert Altman, it features an ensemble cast, including Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Lemmon, Andie MacDowell, and Madeleine Stowe.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK_PoMY0MOw
474: ”This Great Brouhaha” | The Pelican Brief (1993)
Buckle up for The Pelican Brief, a movie that's a total blast. Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington thrill in this tale of paranoia and legal suspense. We guarantee this episode will really ignite your interest!
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7seUNbY1_w
473: ”Hey Nonny Nonny” | Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
In the merry land of Messina, mirth and mischief dance a lively jig. Kenneth Branagh, as our gallant Benedick, doth spar with Emma Thompson's sharp-tongued Beatrice, their jests as quick as summer lightning, whilst Robert Sean Leonard's Claudio, deceived by foul machinations, doth spurn his fair Hero, played by tender Kate Beckinsale. Amidst the confusion, Denzel Washington, as noble Don Pedro, guideth the play to a joyful denouement, and Keanu Reeves, as the black-hearted Don John, meets his just desserts.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbSN4Lv_N4g
472: ”NOW... we are prepared to resist you!” | The Three Musketeers (1993)
All for one and one for all, in a daring adventure you won't forget! This swashbuckling adventure brings Alexandre Dumas' classic tale to life as D'Artagnan, played by Chris O'Donnell, joins forces with the legendary Three Musketeers: Athos (Kiefer Sutherland), Porthos (Oliver Platt), Aramis (Charlie Sheen), and their loyal ally, Cardinal's Guard Captain Rochefort (Michael Wincott). Together, they fight for honor, friendship, and justice.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_eCydap2FI
471: ”Who’s the best cop?!” | Striking Distance (1993)
Striking Distance is a thrilling action movie that follows a demoted detective, Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis), who is on a mission to prove that a serial killer, previously believed to be dead, is operating again in Pittsburgh. Despite resistance from his ex-partner (Robert Pastorelli) and his new partner (Sarah Jessica Parker), Hardy tirelessly pursues the truth. Packed with suspenseful river chases, the movie unfolds as a gritty, high-stakes cat-and-mouse game filled with unexpected twists and turns.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OrboKJz0jU
470: ”Meecrofilm” | Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
Loaded Weapon 1 is a hilarious parody of action films, featuring the absurdly inept cop duo, Sergeant Jack Colt (Emilio Estevez) and Sergeant Wes Luger (Samuel L. Jackson), who are investigating a crime linked to Wilderness Girl cookies. They cross paths with eccentric villains played by Tim Curry and William Shatner, while Kathy Ireland and Jon Lovitz add to the comedic chaos.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ET5XJqPAW0
469: ”Violating Verbal Morality Statutes” | Demolition Man (1993)
Mellow greetings and salutations, citizen. We hope to inspire joy-joy feelings as you listen to our review of the barbaric and savage movie Demolition Man. John Spartan was falsely accused of the deaths of hostages during his takedown of the psychotic Simon Phoenix in 1996. Now it's 2032, and both men have been released from their cryo-prison to be unleashed on a society that isn't equipped to handle 90s levels of violence.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B5v6QZ5R3g
468: ”Rendezvous With Death” | In The Line of Fire (1993)
Clint Eastwood is a Secret Service agent who is haunted by his failure to save President Kennedy. John Malkovich is a psychopathic assassin planning to kill the current President. In The Line of Fire follows the cat-and-mouse game between the two men as Eastwood's character tries to prevent the assassination and redeem himself.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuZdS9da4S4
467: ”But would it make you more comfortable?” | Philadelphia (1993)
Philadelphia follows the story of a successful lawyer (Andrew Beckett, played by Tom Hanks) who is fired from his law firm after they discover he has AIDS. Andrew hires a homophobic attorney, Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), to represent him in a wrongful termination suit. As they work together, Joe's prejudices are challenged, and he begins to see Andrew as a human being rather than a disease.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKDz2LVHz0Y
466: ”As Brutally Clear As This” | Gettysburg (1993)
Join us on the battle field as we dive into the epic historical drama film, Gettysburg (1993). We discuss the film's portrayal of the famous battle, the performances of the star-studded cast, and the use of music to enhance the story's emotional impact.
Music used in this episode includes "Two Brothers (Trad.)" by Javolenus.
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Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vz5f9NOVuk
465: ”Plenty O’Cantagallo” | Bond Girls Draft
Pat joins a whole MI6 field office full of other podcasters to participate in the Bond Girls Draft, commemorating the 70th anniversary of releasing the original Ian Fleming novel, Casino Royale.
464: ”A Full Full Service Bathroom” | A Bronx Tale (1993)
A Bronx Tale is a captivating coming-of-age drama set in the 1960s, showcasing the struggle between love, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life. Starring Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, and Lillo Brancato, the movie chronicles the life of a young boy who must choose between the father he loves and the mob boss he idolizes. As the streets of the Bronx become a battleground for influence and control, the characters must navigate the complexities of family, friendship, and the moral dilemmas they face. Don't miss this powerful and unforgettable story directed by Robert De Niro himself.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z50PjmZYS4A
463: ”Love Across, Like, 26 States” | Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
In a world where love knows no distance, Sleepless in Seattle takes us on a wild ride through the radio waves! Widower Sam, played by Tom Hanks, pours his heart out on-air, catching the attention of hopeless romantic Annie, our beloved Meg Ryan. This unlikely duo, separated by miles and engaged to others, becomes entangled in a cosmic quest to meet atop the Empire State Building.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahI9LaOGYcE
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462: ”Deputy Marshal Sam’s Giardiniera” | The Fugitive (1993)
For the first time in four years, the gang is back together in-person to dive off the prison bus and into the action-packed mystery thriller The Fugitive. When Dr. Richard Kimble is framed for his wife's murder, he must outrun and outwit federal agents, a crooked pharmaceutical company, and a one-armed man to clear his name.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETPVU0acnrE
461: ”Not economically viable” | Falling Down (1993)
Falling Down is a 1993 drama-thriller film that follows a disgruntled and unhinged man named William "D-Fens" Foster (played by Michael Douglas) as he goes on a violent rampage across Los Angeles. In other words, it's basically a day in the life of an average LA commuter. Foster's quest to reach his daughter's birthday party takes a dark turn as he encounters various characters and situations that push him over the edge.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD5ofrSNDFA
460: ”It ain’t white boy day” | True Romance (1993)
In a world where passion and danger collide, a young couple named Clarence and Alabama find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of crime and chaos. With a suitcase full of drugs and a heart full of love, they embark on a wild journey to escape the clutches of a ruthless gangster and pursue their dreams of a better life. From the seedy underbelly of Detroit to the bright lights of Hollywood, True Romance is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and the ultimate quest for freedom. Starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, this movie will leave you breathless and begging for more. Get ready for the ride of your life - this is True Romance.
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Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wNYNDzKpuQ
459: ”That’s Right, Woodchuck-Chuckers” | Groundhog Day (1993)
Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy-comedy film directed by Harold Ramis. The movie follows the story of Phil Connors, a TV weatherman played by Bill Murray, who finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Alongside Murray, the film features actors Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott in leading roles.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GncQtURdcE4
458: ”The Rocky Cliffs” | Cliffhanger (1993)
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride with Cliffhanger! Starring Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, and Janine Turner, this action-packed blockbuster follows a group of mountain climbers who must battle the elements and a group of ruthless hijackers in a race against time.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c55DDQT8zDA
457: ”Leguizamo Ex Machina” | Carlito’s Way (1993)
Carlito's Way is a classic crime drama directed by Brian De Palma, starring Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante, a former drug lord trying to go straight. The film follows Carlito's attempts to leave his criminal past behind, but his loyalty to his friends and his own reputation constantly draw him back into the world he's trying to escape. You could even say... just when he thought he was out... they pulled him back in.
Starring Al Pacino, Sean Penn, and John Leguizamo.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbXrkKmCTok
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456: ”Peanut Butter Super Chunk Emergency” | Benny & Joon (1993)
Joon is a young artist plagued by hallucinations and schizophrenia but also wants a life of her own apart from her brother's overprotective nature. When she begins to fall in love with a quirky, free-spirited young man, it may just give her the chance she needs to take control of her life.
Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Aidan Quinn star in Benny & Joon.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPjBb1qeiK4
455: ”Checkmate” | Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
A young chess prodigy, Josh Waitzkin, and his father navigate the complex world of competitive chess. The film showcases the struggles of balancing intense pressure and the love of the game.
Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Joan Allen, Laurence Fishburne, and Max Pomeranc star in Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gghecEHT4PI
454: ”Everybody Works on Wednesday” | Dave (1993)
If you're too busy to be everywhere at once, clones might be the way to go. However, if it's not 1996 and you're not Michael Keaton, that's still 3 years away. If you're Kevin Kline and the president, you might have to settle for an exact look-alike named Dave.
Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, and Ben Kingsley star in Dave.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taDreDT3E6A
453: ”Be like water” | Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
A must-see film for martial arts and Bruce Lee fans alike, this biographical drama tells the story of the legendary martial artist and actor. And don't worry, this one won't be over in sixty seconds.
Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly, and Robert Wagner star in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDKTBiHBmeI
452: ”There Be Whales Here!” | Free Willy (1993)
Get ready to dive deep into the world of Free Willy on this week's episode. Can a troubled whale and a troubled foster kid help each other out? Yes. The answer is yes. It's a kid's movie, so nothing terrible will happen.
Starring Keiko, Jason James Richter, and Lori Petty.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk0XY83eEuM
451: ”I’m gonna scare the pants off America” | Matinee (1993)
Join us for a rollicking good time as we delve into the zany world of Joe Dante's cult classic: Matinee! Join us in the fallout shelter as we deconstruct the film's off-the-wall plot, bizarre characters, and over-the-top special effects. But beware, you may never look at giant ants the same way again.
Starring John Goodman, Robert Picardo, and Cathy Moriarty star in Matinee.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GmhD-MnoQM
450: ”Hold On to Your Butts” | Jurassic Park (1993)
When scientists discover the secret to reviving dinosaurs from extinction and create a prehistoric zoo, who could've imagined that their experiment would go awry when the dinos escape their enclosures?
Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough star in Jurassic Park.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jKEqDKpJLw
449: ”Light the Lamp, Not the Rat!” | Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
The Muppets are at it again, this time teaming up with Ebenezer Scrooge to bring the Christmas spirit to life in a musical retelling of the classic Charles Dickens holiday tale.
Michael Caine, Kermit the Frog, and Miss Piggy star in Muppet Christmas Carol.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVAUtzgfumk
448: Batman Animated Series and X-Men ’92
1992 was a pivotal year for some great comic book storylines — and two amazing cartoon series. Batman: The Animated Series from Bruce Timm and Paul Dini would be the definitive portrayal of Batman for a new generation of fans. The X-Men cartoon would open up the world of mutants and their struggles to live in a world that hates and fears them. As our special Christmas gift to you, John runs down his favorite episodes and a little history of these two animated series. Be excellent to each other and go watch these cartoons!
447: ”Here I Go Again On My Own” | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Kevin McCallister gets lost in New York City and has to save the holiday proceeds for a children's hospital from a pair of bumbling burglars, all while his family vacations in Florida without him... again.
Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern star in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h9VDUNtoto
446: ”Christmas Parent Trap” | All I Want for Christmas (1991)
Ethan and Hallie are two young siblings who launch a convoluted scheme to get their divorced parents back together for Christmas.
Harley Jane Kozak, Jamey Sheridan, Kevin Nealon, and Leslie Nielsen star in All I Want for Christmas.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpP2LJv_Bc0
445: ”That’ll do, pig” | The Babe (1992)
Babe Ruth rose from humble beginnings to become synonymous with the sport of baseball. From "calling the shot" to "the House that Ruth built," he was one of the greatest ever to play the game. Life and relationships were a little more of a struggle for him, though.
John Goodman and Kelly McGillis star in The Babe.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ7oY0tA7qU
444: ”FREEEE???” | Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
Patreon co-executive producer Padraig joins us to talk about one of his favorite holiday movies — Santa Claus: The Movie. Starting with the origin story of Santa himself, Christmas becomes threatened when an unscrupulous businessman wants to take over and make Christmas *his* holiday.
Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, and Burgess Meredith star in Santa Claus: The Movie.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFDcjesuVs
443: Interview with Steve Bryant | 40 Years of The Rocketeer
Dave Stevens created The Rocketeer in 1982 as a backup story for another comic. From that point on, the character has captured imaginations for four decades. John sits down with Steve Bryant, the creator of comic book character, Athena Voltaire. Steve and his work have been heavily influenced by Dave Stevens and he was more than happy to geek out with us!
442: ”Religion and Fly Fishing” | A River Runs Through It (1992)
Two sons of a rural pastor grow up in 1920s Montana. They spend much of their time fly fishing and learning some important life lessons from it.
Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, and Craig Sheffer star in A River Runs Through It.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsIolBViUmc
441: ”The Tramp can’t talk” | Chaplin (1992)
Charlie left his humble beginnings in London to make it big in America... and he definitely made it. Chaplin tells the story of one of the most influential filmmakers in early Hollywood.
Robert Downey Jr, Kevin Kline, Dan Aykroyd, and Diane Lane star in Chaplin.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBh_5F3aXTI
440: ”The Duck of Death” | Unforgiven (1992)
William Munny struggles to provide for his children after his wife died. Now a drifter has offered him the chance to kill for money -- and killing was the only thing he was ever good at.
Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Gene Hackman star in Unforgiven.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftTX4FoBWlE
439: ”By any means necessary” | Malcolm X (1992)
It would seem that life would end when a man went to prison, but for Malcolm Little it was a wake-up call. While incarcerated, he learned about the tenets of Islam and became a member of the Black Nationalist group, the Nation of Islam. He quickly rose to national prominence as their most influential figure... which ultimately led to his downfall.
Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and Angela Bassett star in Malcolm X.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx4sEvhYeVE
438: ”I’m the FBI... Full-Blooded Indian” | Thunderheart (1992)
A young FBI agent is assigned to work a murder investigation on a Sioux reservation, just because he happens to have some Native American ancestry. He's caught between two worlds: his job as an FBI investigator and a community full of people who don't quite trust him.
Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, and Graham Greene star in Thunderheart.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJp5pxFG6Sg
437: ”Even when you win, you lose” | Alien³ (1992)
3 times the suspense. 3 times the danger. 3 times the terror. The guys welcome Patreon Co-Executive Producer, Rob Perry, as he sits down with us to review possibly the most controversial entry in the Alien franchise.
Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, and Lance Henriksen star in Alien³.
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Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUTaNMJJBa8
436: ”I Said the Words!” | Army of Darkness (1992)
Alright you Primitive Screwheads, listen up! You see this? This... is our PODCAST... on Army of Darkness. Patreon Co-Executive Producer, Rob Perry, was our guest. The show retails for free and can be found in the Film History department of your favorite podcast app. Remember to listen to the PODCAST. The 30something Podcast. YOU GOT THAT?!?
Bruce Campbell and Embeth Davidtz star in Army of Darkness.
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435: ”Oh, vampires of the world beware” | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
High school cheerleader Buffy Summers doesn’t even know she’s part of an ancient order dating back centuries, but she’ll soon meet The Watcher, who has been sent to train her to fight vampires. Can Buffy balance the demands of high school, her friends, her keen fashion sense, and the cheerleading team with vanquishing the hordes of evil?
Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Luke Perry, Rutger Hauer, and Paul Reubens star in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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434: ”All-you-can-suck buffet” | Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
Vlad and Elisabeta were lovers separated by death... and he’ll cross oceans of time to find her. Unfortunately for Vlad, her new husband and his gang of misfits might have something to say about that.
Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves star in Bram Stoker's Dracula.
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433: ”NOT NOW, MADELINE!” | Death Becomes Her (1992)
Helen ends up in a mental hospital after losing her love to a movie star and former friend, Madeline Ashton. Years later, she reappears, now looking younger and more confident than ever. Now Madeline is the jealous one and must know Helen's secret!
Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini star in Death Becomes Her.
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432: ”Rocketeer 2: Electric Boogaloo” | Forever Young (1992)
Daniel thinks he loses the love of his life, so he decides to become a pilot-sicle. Expecting to be thawed out in a year, he actually sleeps for 50 years and wakes up in the 1990s with no idea how to leave a voicemail and discovering that his Peggy Carter might still be alive!
Mel Gibson, Elijah Wood, and Jamie Lee Curtis star in Forever Young.
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431: ”The Most... Human” | Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Jim, Bones, and Spock set off on another adventure where they start off feeling old, one of them dies at the hands of an old enemy seeking revenge, and we make some reference to Peter Pan by the end of the whole thing. And he screams "KHAN." That's the famous bit everyone knows.
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and Ricardo Montalbán star in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
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430: ”Omaha’s pretty far from Italy” | Lorenzo’s Oil (1992)
Lorenzo is a five-year-old who is afflicted with a rare disease that will kill him in a matter of months. There is no cure. That doesn't stop his parents from diving headfirst into the medical world to try and save their son.
Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon star in Lorenzo's Oil.
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429: ”In Latin, JuJu starts with an I-I” | Medicine Man (1992)
In the beautiful and dangerous Amazon rainforest, doctors Campbell and "Bronx" must make their choices between business and science.
Sean Connery and Lorraine Bracco star in Medicine Man.
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Episode #428: ”You can listen, but you can’t hear” | White Men Can’t Jump (1992)
Billy Hoyle is a white man who tends to stick out on the basketball courts of Los Angeles. He's also a hustler who relies on black players underestimating him. When he meets Sidney, the hustler gets hustled. Then they decide to team up and bank enough cash to get Sidney and his family into a better neighborhood and get the mob off Billy's back.
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Episode #427: ”I did it all for the Wookiee” | Star Wars Trivia Showdown
Worlds collide as the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, and the 30Something Movie Podcast all pit their Star Wars trivia intellect against each other. I've got a great feeling about this!
Episode #426: ”Babe-rham Lincoln” | Wayne’s World (1992)
Wayne and Garth are content to party on in their basement making Wayne's World on local cable access for free. But when Benjamin offers them a contract to make it big, they jump on it. Fame and $5,000 makes them happy for the rest of their lives. NOT.
Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Tia Carrere, and Rob Lowe star in Wayne's World.
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Episode #425: Ninety Days in the 90s by Andy Frye
We're joined by Andy Frye, who has written for Rolling Stone, ESPN, and Forbes. He's interviewed hundreds of athletes, as well as musicians who include Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Morrissey, Jimmy Eat World, Rage Against The Machine, and Alice In Chains. Now he's written his first novel -- a time-traveling journey back to Chicago of the 1990s. Darby has some regrets in her life. Now she might just be able to set right what once went wrong!
Episode #424: ”Mambo’s tattoos are primo work” | Captain Ron (1992)
Incentives are important. Learned that in rehab, boss. Your incentive is to learn the wisdom of Captain Ron Rico by checking out this episode. And if you listen, you'll heal faster too.
Kurt Russell and Martin Short star in Captain Ron.
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Episode #423: ”Glenlivet is for Closers” | Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Five real estate brokers are trying to Always Be Closing as they strive for the coveted top prize of a new car. Second place gets a set of steak knives. Third place or lower gets fired. How far will they go to close their deals?
Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Alan Arkin, Ed Harris, and Kevin Spacey star in Glengarry Glen Ross.
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Episode #422: ”Be A Beacon??” | Sneakers (1992)
Martin is a hacker who leads a group of ragtag computer geeks specializing in identifying companies' cyber vulnerabilities. When they are approached by two supposed NSA agents to help steal a top secret decoder, they discover that the black box can crack any encryption code in the world.
Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, Dan Aykroyd, and Ben Kingsley star in Sneakers.
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Episode #421: ”We’re not dog people” | Beethoven (1992)
George isn't a dog person. Sometimes he might not even be a people person. But now he doesn't have a choice since his family pressured him to take in Beethoven, a massive slobbery dog. He'll change his mind, though, once he sees how Beethoven is helping his family to overcome their fears and insecurities.
Charles Grodin, Oliver Platt, and Stanley Tucci star in Beethoven.
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Episode #420: ”Quack! Quack! Quack!” | The Mighty Ducks (1992)
Gordon Bombay is a hotshot lawyer with a chip on his shoulder. Now he has to be of service to the public... by coaching a pee-wee hockey team. Not only that, but he's coaching against his former hockey coach. Can Gordon keep his cool and skate on by until he's served his time in the court-appointed penalty box?
Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson, and Lane Smith star in The Mighty Ducks.
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Razzies of 1992: Patreon Exclusive Preview
Pat and John slosh through the "worst" of 1992, which includes the worst WW2 spies ever, the worst psychologist ever, and a terribly awkward first contact with the natives. At the very least you'll learn a little bit about pathological intoxication!
Episode #419: ”Wake Up and Apologize” | Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Make sure you learn your colors: White, Orange, Blonde, Pink, Blue, Brown... this is likely one of the bloodiest episodes of Sesame Street ever. But one of these things is not like the others and may be an undercover cop.
Harvey Keitel, Quentin Tarantino, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, and Michael Madsen star in Reservoir Dogs.
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Episode #418: ”Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it” | Batman Returns (1992)
Max Shreck is a wealthy businessman trying to corner the market on Gotham's power supply who is suddenly presented with a wonderful opportunity: use the crass but devious "Penguin" as his own puppet in the mayoral election. However, all of the animals are let loose and he's forced to contend with a penguin, cat, and bat.
Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, and Christopher Walken star in Batman Returns.
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Episode #417: ”Be My Victim” | Candyman (1992)
While conducting research on superstitions in a housing complex on Chicago's Near North Side, grad student Helen Lyle befriends Anne-Marie McCoy. Helen learns the story of the Candyman, an urban myth who wields a hook for a hand and breath that smells like honey. When Helen starts to get blamed for a wave of violence, she realizes the myth might just be true.
Virginia Madsen, Vanessa Williams, and Tony Todd star in Candyman.
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Episode #416: ”The Story of Tron-Fabio” | Lawnmower Man (1992)
It's called Lawnmower Man, but that's about where the gardening connections end. An escaped Robo-Chimp befriends a simple man just trying to make his way in horticulture. The man who trained Robo-Chimp then decides to give his landscaper a brain upgrade. There's CGI sex, racing, and bees.
If you've never partaken on mind-altering drugs, that description won't make any sense to you. Or you could just watch Lawnmower Man and figure it out for yourself.
Pierce Brosnan, Jeff Fahey, and a chimp star in Lawnmower Man.
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Episode #415: ”What could happen to an Old Fashioned?” | It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)
Smiler Grogan takes a dive off a cliff in his car, where he's discovered by all the motorists he almost ran off the road. He kicks the bucket, but not before cryptically telling the assembled drivers that he's buried a fortune in stolen loot, "under the Big W." Now it's everyone for themselves in a mad dash to find the fortune.
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Episode #414: ”Empty Fletch” | Memoirs of An Invisible Man (1992)
Nick Halloway is an ordinary businessman who sees his life turned upside down when an experiment gone wrong renders him invisible. He's pursued by a corrupt CIA agent and aided by his new love interest... but all he really wants is to be seen.
Chevy Chase, Sam Neill, and Darryl Hannah star in Memoirs of An Invisible Man.
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Episode #413: ”Wheeze the Juice” | Encino Man (1992)
Dave is digging a pit for a pool in his backyard when he happens upon a caveman frozen in a block of ice. He soon thaws out and is very much alive. Dave, his best friend Stoney try to pass him off as a foreign exchange student named Link. Step one: find some grindage.
Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, and Pauly Shore star in Encino Man.
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Episode #412: ”The Name You Know” | The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
Thomas Jefferson Johnson (con man) takes advantage of the death of congressman Jeff Johnson and runs on "the name you know" so he can win a seat in Congress and make a big score in D.C. It might be a shock to learn that Washington D.C. is where he finally develops a conscience.
Eddie Murphy and Lane Smith star in The Distinguished Gentleman.
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Episode #411: ”The Doodles Have to Noodle” | Cool World (1992)
Frank Harris gets transported into Cool World, where he becomes the human cop that patrols the cartoon world. He has to stop Holli Would from achieving her dream of crossing over to the real world -- an event that might just destroy both realms!
Brad Pitt, Gabriel Byrne, and Kim Basinger star in Cool World.
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Episode #410: ”Second-Hand Penguins” | Aladdin (1992)
A street rat meets a princess and they both have to overcome the powerful sorcerer with the help of the founding member of Blue Man Group in order to save the nation of Agrabah — and the world!
Robin Williams stars in Aladdin.
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Singin’ in the Rain: Patreon Exclusive Preview
Lockwood and Lamont are stars of the silent screen, but when sound makes its debut, they have to evolve or die... but audiences might just die when they hear what Lina Lamont actually sounds like! Enjoy this preview of our special episode on the 1952 classic Singin' in the Rain, available in full to our Patreon "Co-Executive Producers!"
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Episode #409: ”Extry, extry!” | Newsies (1992)
Jack Kelly befriends two newcomers to his trade, brothers David and Les Jacobs. When publisher Joseph Pulitzer sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike. If you want to see Lonestar and Batman since about the 1899 newsboy strike, you've come to the right place!
Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, and Robert Duvall star in Newsies.
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Episode #408: ”Love Rhombus” | Noises Off (1992)
Hired to helm an Americanized take on a British play, director Lloyd Fellowes does his best to control an eccentric group of stage actors. It doesn't go well.
Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, John Ritter, and Carol Burnett star in Noises Off.
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Episode #407: ”Earlobes are a girl’s best friend” | Universal Soldier (1992)
It might be a Terminator knock-off, but that doesn't mean this isn't the most fun "guy gets killed in Vietnam and returns to life decades later as part of a secret government super-soldier program... guy meets girl... guy has girl use a combat knife to remove a tracking device from his inner-thigh... guy thinks he lost girl in grenade explosion..." kind of movie.
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren star in Universal Soldier.
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Episode #406: ”Did you order the Code Red?” | A Few Good Men (1992)
No, it's not an ad for Mountain Dew... it's the JAG courtroom drama where Maverick upstages G.I. Jane and gets Col. Jessup to scream at him. You might join us as we weep for Santiago.
Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson star in A Few Good Men.
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High Noon: Patreon Exclusive Preview
The Clash and Gary Cooper both have the same question on their mind: "Should I stay or should I go?" Enjoy this preview of our special episode on the 1952 classic High Noon, available in full to our Patreon "Co-Executive Producers!"
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Episode #405: ”Yeah, well... I also cook” | Under Siege (1992)
An ex-Navy Seal turned cook is the only person who can stop a group of terrorists when they seize control of a U.S. battleship.
Steven Seagal, Gary Busey, and Tommy Lee Jones star in Under Siege.
We also review the (INfamous?) action movie trailer we created 10 years ago as a bunch of teachers with too much time on our hands. It’s confusing without the visuals, so the audio is edited out of this episode. You can see the full video here:
The Band Director (2012 Trailer)
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Episode #404: ”Peeping Tom Satellites” | Patriot Games (1992)
Former CIA agent Jack Ryan foils an IRA terrorist attack in London, killing one of the terrorists in the process. That happens to have been the brother of another terrorist, Sean Miller. He vows to get his revenge on Ryan and tries to kill his wife and daughter. In order to save his family, Ryan will rejoin the CIA and track down the terrorists before they can strike again.
Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Sean Bean, and James Earl Jones star in Patriot Games.
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Episode #403: ”Worst Oscar Night Ever” | The Bodyguard (1992)
It's likely the worst Oscar night ever for a singer-turned-actor. (If you're reading this too far out from March 2022, the reference might be lost on you!) Frank is an ex-Secret Service agent hired to keep Rachel safe, but she seems to be more interested in sabotaging all of his attempts. In the meantime, she was him to do more than just *guard* her body, if you know what I mean.
Kevin Kostner and Whitney Houston star in The Bodyguard.
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Episode #402: ”HOO-AH!” | Scent of A Woman (1992)
Frank is a retired Lt. Col. in the US army who is blind and a little rough around the edges. Charlie is a student at a prestigious prep school and needs a job in order to afford the trip home for Christmas, so he signs on to watch Frank while his family travels for the holiday. Frank and Charlie end up spending a very memorable and unexpected Thanksgiving together in New York City that will change both of them forever.
Al Pacino and Chris O'Donnell star in Scent of A Woman.
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Episode #401: ”I will find you!” | The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
This sweeping historical epic romance follows Hawkeye (not the Avenger) as he tries to protect the Munro sisters from the French army and rival native tribes. In the meantime, he and Cora Munro begin to fall in love with each other.
Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Wes Studi, and Russell Means star in The Last of the Mohicans.
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Deathtrap: Patreon Exclusive Preview
Murder... intrigue... deception... Clark Kent and Alfred Pennyworth. Or more accurately, it's Christopher Reeve and Michael Caine in the murder mystery comedy, Deathtrap!
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Episode #400: ”Re-Doing the First” | Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
That in-famous first episode is finally getting its due now that we've hit 400 episodes! We go back to the very beginning and tackle Ghostbusters, Gremlins, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. We're also joined by a member of the Windy City Ghostbusters!
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Episode #399: ”Captain Moonlight” | Far and Away (1992)
Joseph and Shannon are both running away from their past. Joseph because he attempted to kill his landlord and Shannon because she feels like she doesn't have the freedom to be the progressive woman she's destined to be. So they run off to America together... at first as reluctant partners, but over time they become something more.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in Far and Away.
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Episode #398: ”I think I’ve found a hand” | Jennifer 8 (1992)
Former LA cop, John Berlin, is not doing well after the end of his marriage. Now he's in a smaller town and is diving right into a new case that may involve a serial killer targeting blind women. It complicates things when John falls in love with their prime witness.
Andy Garcia, Lance Henriksen, and Uma Thurman star in Jennifer 8.
Episode #397: ”Nuns and Guns” | Sister Act (1992)
Delores accidentally saw her mobster boyfriend execute one of his men for talking with the cops. She knows that snitches get stitches, so the authorities decide to hide her out in a convent... because sisters only get blisters...?
Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, and Harvey Keitel star in Sister Act.
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Women in Film: Patreon Exclusive Preview
The gang gets together to honor our favorite actresses, directors, composers, etc. in film.
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Episode #396: ”Draw Me Like One of Your Texas Boys” | Single White Female (1992)
Allison is looking for a new roommate after breaking up with her boyfriend when she finds out he cheated on her. After running through the application process she meets Hedra (Hedy) and the two women start to become good friends. Maybe a little TOO good, because Hedy doesn't want to be friends with Allison. She was to BE Allison.
Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in Single White Female.
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Episode #395: ”Dirty Hitchcock” | Basic Instinct (1992)
Catherine Tramell is a beautiful crime novelist who probably killed a bunch of men. She's being *ahem* "investigated" by homicide detective Nick Curran, who has way too many issues to be a good cop. It's an homage to Hitchcock from the guy who directed RoboCop, with a dash of murder and a generous helping of "aggressive snuggling."
Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone star in Basic Instinct.
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Episode #394: ”No Crying in Baseball!” | A League of Their Own (1992)
While the men are away at war, the women of America get a chance to shine as they take the field to keep the national pastime alive. Just don't forget to lay off the high ones.
Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, and Rosie O'Donnell star in A League of Their Own.
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Episode #393: ”Always Bet On Black” | Passenger 57 (1992)
Wesley Snipes is John Cutter, a security expert who has just taken a new job as the head of counter-terrorism for a major airline. It's barely the first day on the job when Charles Rane — who is definitely not insane and hijacking a plane — kills his FBI handlers and hijacks the plane. Can Cutter roundhouse kick his way out of this one?
Wesley Snipes, Bruce Payne, Elizabeth Hurley, and Alex Datcher star in Passenger 57.
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To Kill A Mockingbird: Patreon Exclusive Preview
Scout is growing up in Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression. Over the next couple of years, she will experience one of the most dramatic and formative times of her life as she observes her father defending a black man accused of rape. In the film version, Gregory Peck is a master at bringing the character of Atticus Finch to life and showcasing the struggle to defend a man the whole town would rather see dead.
Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, and Brock Peters star in To Kill A Mockingbird.
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Episode #392: ”Yeah, you blend” | My Cousin Vinny (1992)
Vinny has driven down with his girlfriend to help defend his cousin who was wrongfully arrested for the murder of a convenience store clerk. If he can con the court long enough, he might just get them acquitted. So what if he's never tried a case before!
Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, and Fred Gwynne star in My Cousin Vinny.
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Episode #391: ”I’m gonna do what I gotta do!” | Hoffa (1992)
This biopic details the rise — and mysterious disappearance — of the famous Teamster boss, Jimmy Hoffa. With the help of his right-hand man, Bobby Ciaro, he elevated the Teamsters Union to one of the most powerful and prominent organizations in the United States. Then in 1975, Hoffa mysteriously disappeared. Was it the government? The mafia? Faked his own death? How many licks *does* it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?
Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and Armand Assante star in Hoffa.
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Episode #390: ”Step into my orifice” | Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
We're back for another year: 1992! Riggs and Murtaugh are back again too, teaming up with Leo Getz and the new Internal Affairs officer, Lorna Cole, to take down a gun-smuggling operation run by a crooked former cop.
Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Rene Russo star in Lethal Weapon 3.
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Episode #389: ”Find Your Smile” | City Slickers (1991)
Mitch is driving his wife and kids crazy, so now he's off to a supervised cattle drive with his two best friends to try and find himself.
Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, and Jack Palance star in City Slickers.
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Episode #388: ”Go get your holster fixed” | Homicide (1991)
Bobby Gold is a cop who's having a crisis of identity. He'll need to figure out whether his Jewish heritage or loyalty to the badge is more important.
Joe Mantegna and William H. Macy star in Homicide.
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Episode #387: ”This Road Never Ends” | My Own Private Idaho (1991)
Mike and Scott are aimless. Mike might love Scott, but Scott is just trying to get back at his dad. This endless road takes them all the way to Italy, but only one of them finds what he's looking for.
River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star in My Own Private Idaho.
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It‘s A Wonderful Life: Patreon Exclusive Preview
George Bailey sees his life as being filled with disappointments and regrets, despite having a wonderful wife and family, a business that helps the less fortunate become a little more self-sufficient, and a reputation as a man of integrity. In the middle of the worst day of his life, he contemplates ending it all until his guardian angel, Clarence, shows up and helps him see that it's really a very wonderful life.
Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed star in It's A Wonderful Life.
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Episode #386: ”I‘ve been rejected by death” | The Guyver (1991)
An ancient race of aliens called the Zoanoids came to Earth and created humans in order to develop the ultimate weapon. That weapon is now here and someone is working to keep it out of the hands of the ZoaLord. When the Guyver armor falls into the hands of a young man, it bonds with him and he becomes The Guyver... the one weapon that might take down the Zoanoids forever.
Mark Hammill stars in The Guyver.
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Episode #385: ”Grown-up version of Bam-Bam” | Stone Cold (1991)
This is the bonus episode that was promised if we hit 2,000+ followers on Twitter... and thank you to our listeners for making that happen! This one's for you!
Joe has been suspended from the force for his excessive interpretation of law enforcement, but now the FBI needs him to go undercover in a white supremacist biker gang in order to break up their drug ring and save a politician from assassination.
Brian Bosworth and Lance Henriksen star in Stone Cold.
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Episode #384: ”You called a taxi?” | Night on Earth (1991)
Five different cab drivers in five different cities from around the world experience some memorable passengers.
Winona Ryder, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Giancarlo Esposito, and Roberto Benigni star in Night on Earth.
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Episode #383: ”Can I miss her now?” | The Fisher King (1991)
Jack was a successful shock jock until one flippant remark toward a caller set off events that would lead to the caller killing several people and himself at a restaurant. Now Jack is helping run a small video store with his girlfriend. One night during a drunken bender, Jack is saved by Parry, a homeless man who has spiraled into madness because of a severe trauma. But is Parry there to save Jack, or the other way around?
Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl, and Amanda Plummer star in The Fisher King.
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Episode #382: ”Razzies of 1991”
We hope you enjoy this special bonus episode as we wade through the thick sludge of Golden Raspberry nominated movies from the 1991 slate. Vanilla Ice finds love and fights gangsters. Bruce Willis gets to the DaVinci code before Tom Hanks. Andrew Dice Clay is a terrible person. A too-young Milla Jovovich lounges around a deserted island. And don't ever ask me to go over to Dan Aykroyd's house for dinner. It's the 12th annual Golden Raspberry Worst Picture nominees!
Favorite TV Shows of 1991: Patreon Exclusive Preview
We dive into our favorite TV shows that were premiering, ending or just on the air in 1991. If you enjoy this short preview, please head over to 30podcast.com/donate to become a Patreon Co-Executive Producer of the show and get access to full bonus episodes every month!
Episode #381: ”Couldn‘t get much higher” | The Doors (1991)
Jim Morrison was a deeply spiritual and creative artist, but plagued by addiction to drugs and alcohol. Oliver Stone's take on the rise and fall of the band focuses on how Jim's destructive behaviors alienated everyone around him and caused his creative star to burn out too soon.
Val Kilmer and Meg Ryan star in The Doors.
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Episode #380: ”Baby Steps” | What About Bob? (1991)
Bob Wiley is a great guy... he just doesn't do well around others. Or going outside. Or doing anything that involves risk. But now he's got Dr. Leo Marvin, a renowned therapist whose new book — Baby Steps — might just be what Bob needs. Unfortunately, Dr. Marvin is taking some baby steps toward madness as Bob follows him and his family to their vacation home and inserts himself into every part of their lives.
Richard Dreyfuss and Bill Murray star in What About Bob?
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Episode #379: ”Brave Enough for You?” | Defending Your Life (1991)
Daniel Miller is dead. Now he's in Judgment City and having to defend his life. In the meantime, he's fallen for another recently deceased soul named Julia, who seems to be everything he isn't. Daniel must prove that his life wasn't ruled by fear so he can move on to the next plane of existence and use more than just 3% of his brain.
Albert Brooks, Rip Torn, and Meryl Streep star in Defending Your Life.
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Episode #378: ”No wonder there‘s no money in the ghetto!” | The People Under the Stairs (1991)
Fool and Alice need to escape from the messed up, quirky, and mostly evil Man and Woman who have been keeping the neighborhood down with their crooked ways — and keeping people trapped in the walls of their house. A burglary gone wrong turns into a fight for their lives.
Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A.J. Langer, Ving Rhames, and Sean Whalen star in The People Under the Stairs.
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Episode #377: ”Come quickly. I‘ve Just Killed An Intruder” | Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
Laura finally found a way to free herself from her abusive husband, Martin. It might've involved an elaborate plot to take swimming lessons and fake her own death, but she finally did it. Or did she?
Patrick Bergin, Kevin Anderson, and Julia Roberts star in Sleeping with the Enemy.
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The Evil Dead (1981): Patreon Exclusive Preview
On October 15, 1981, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell released an innovative new horror film that would shock audiences and set the stage for so many horror-comedies that would come after. We would also be introduced to a new kind of warrior in the form of Ash Williams, who would go on to become the iconic — if sometimes reluctant — hero of the Evil Dead franchise.
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Episode #376: ”Every town has an Elm Street!” | Freddy‘s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
The franchise might have been slowly dying over the last few movies, but this time it might just get the mercy killing it deserves. But hey, you get to watch Freddy play video games and a gratuitous cameo by Tom Arnold and Roseanne.
Robert Englund, Lisa Zane, and Yaphet Kotto star in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare.
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Episode #375: ”Have the lambs stopped screaming?” | Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Good evening, listeners. Agent in training, Clarice Starling, is thrust into the middle of the Buffalo Bill serial killer case because she might just get some information out of another notorious killer — Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter.
For this episode we're joined by the dynamic duo of Dee Graves and Jason Colvin from the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast to compare Silence of the Lambs with Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) and Fritz Lang's M (1931). We hope we can enthrall you with our acumen.
Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, and Jodie Foster star in Silence of the Lambs.
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Episode #374: ”Tale As Old As Time” | Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Belle wants more than this provincial life... and would really love it if Gaston would back off a little bit. When her father is taken prisoner by the Beast in an enchanted castle, she must sacrifice her own freedom for her father's safety. Eventually, she develops Stockholm Syndrome and falls in love with her captor. Singing candlesticks, magical roses... mass hysteria!
Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jerry Orbach, and Angela Lansbury star in Beauty and the Beast.
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Episode #373: ”Everything I want is in this room” | Frankie & Johnny (1991)
Frankie is a waitress in a New York City diner. Johnny is an ex-con looking for a second chance, love, and human connection. Frankie isn't looking for any of that, but Johnny might just change her mind.
Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino star in Frankie and Johnny.
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Episode #372: ”Rock, Paper, Scissors... and MURDER!!” | Dead Again (1991)
Roman and Margaret are deeply in love. Mike and Grace just met and she doesn't even know who she is. Their problem? They're all the same people separated by decades, reincarnation, and MURDER.
Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Derek Jacobi, and Robin Williams star in Dead Again.
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Episode #371: ”Everybody finds a little gold dust” | White Fang (1991)
Jack has traveled all the way to the Yukon territory to finish what his father started before he died... to strike it rich. Along the way he befriends Alex and Skunker, who help him trek through the treacherous terrain to his father's claim. The friend that changes his life the most is White Fang, a wolfdog he rescues from a dogfighting pit.
Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and James Remar star in White Fang.
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Episode #370: ”I Smoked the Color TV” | Jungle Fever (1991)
They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning,
No one you see, cheats quicker than he,
And we know Flipper, Flipper, gets with a white girl,
Upends his whole world, in a film by Spike Lee!
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Episode #369: "I was FROZEN TODAY!" | Suburban Commando (1991)
Shep Ramsey is an unstoppable intergalactic warrior... until he has to spend a few weeks on Earth. It's a nice place to live, but he doesn't want to visit.
Hulk Hogan, Christopher Lloyd, and Shelley Duvall star in Suburban Commando.
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Episode #368: "Protect Your Kneecaps" | Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are off on one more adventure to save the galaxy, but this time it involves escorting the Klingon Chancellor to a peace summit to end years of hostility between the Klingons and the Federation. And we know how James "I have had enough of you" Kirk feels about Klingons.
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, and Christopher Plummer star in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
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Episode #367: "I Can't Believe We Just Melvined Death!" | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
This time around Bill S. Preston, Esq., and Ted "Theodore" Logan aren't traveling through time. They've been killed by Evil Robot Usses and have to traverse the afterlife with The Grim Reaper in order to get back in time to save the Babes and play at the totally most non-heinous Battle of the Bands. Station!
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Episode #366: "Hasta La Vista, Baby" | Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
He promised he'd be back... and he is. But this time the T-800 Terminator is the hero who must protect John and Sarah Connor from the prototype T-1000 liquid metal Terminator. I know now why you cry, but it is something I can never do... you can, however, listen to us talk about one of the greatest action movies ever!
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Episode #365: "Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers" | ZZ Top Tribute
MTV turns 40 today and that's got me thinking about growing up watching all of those early music videos — in particular, that "Little Ol' Band from Texas" that was a big part of my childhood memories. With the passing of Dusty Hill this week, I thought it was a good time to dust off my ZZ Top memories and share some favorites.
Thanks, Dusty... so long, amigo.
Episode #364: "There you are, Peter" | Hook (1991)
Peter Banning is a ruthless corporate pirate who never seems to have time for his kids and wishes everyone would just grow up. Little does he know, he used to be the boy who claimed he would never grow up. He'll have to remember how to fly, fight, and crow if he's going to save his kids from the evil Captain Hook.
Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Bob Hoskins, and Julia Roberts star in Hook.
Episode #363: "Worth dying for" | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Robin of Locksley has returned from the Crusades to find his father murdered and his country under the sway of the corrupt and villainous Sheriff of Nottingham. With the help of Marian, Azeem, and Little John and the Merry Men, the outlaw known as Robin Hood might just stand a chance against the armies of the Sheriff.
Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio star in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Episode #362: "The Lord sent me. And the Lord blows my trumpet." | The Commitments (1991)
Jimmy Rabbitte is convinced that if he can build a Soul band in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland, that the crowds of working-class folks will come. Even though the band comes together and the all-white group initially struggles with the music, they have some small successes. That may be all they have unless he can get them to stop fighting with each other all the time.
Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Angeline Ball star in The Commitments.
Episode #361: "Quickly, Duncan! The strengths!" | King Ralph (1991)
Ralph Jones just got ousted from his Vegas show by a psychic monkey. Fortunately, the entire British royal family has just perished in spectacular fashion and he happens to be the next in line for the throne. He'll do just fine as long as he can overcome the restrictions, the social functions, and the awkwardly named desserts!
John Goodman, Peter O'Toole, Camille Coduri, and John Hurt star in King Ralph.
Episode #360: "Not the kid's fault who his father is" | Toy Soldiers (1991)
Terrorists take over a boarding school filled with the sons of elite politicians and business leaders. Little did they know, the boys don't like being told what to do.
Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Keith Coogan star in Toy Soldiers.
Episode #359: "Back and to the Left" | JFK (1991)
Jim Garrison and his team are on the trail of possible conspirators involved in the assassination of President Kennedy. Was there more than one shooter? Was the CIA involved? The truth might be out there...
Kevin Costner, Laurie Metcalf, Gary Oldman, and Tommy Lee Jones star in JFK.
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Episode #358: "Now they go all the way up" | Hot Shots! (1991)
Topper Harley has to overcome the checkered legacy of his father in order to save the day from greedy arms dealers. He'd also like to get in the Ramada — and we're not talking the hotel chain!
Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino and Lloyd Bridges star in Hot Shots!
Episode #357: "I Love It!" | Naked Gun 2 1/2 (1991)
Frank Drebin is back and this time he's ready to take down a plot to trash the environment that will line the pockets of wealthy energy companies. He might also be able to win back the affections of Jane if he can convince her that her new boyfriend is the mastermind behind the whole plot! Join us as we discuss this movie just like the responsible adults that we are. Isn't that right, Mr... Poopy Pants?
Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, and Robert Goulet star in Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear.
Episode #356: "A Beretta in the butt" | Ricochet (1991)
Police officer Nick Styles put a dangerous killer, Earl Talbot Blake, away for what should have been a very long time. Years later, Styles is an up-and-coming D.A. with a family. Blake has been plotted his escape and revenge. Now that Blake has broken out of prison, he's ready to tear Styles' life apart.
Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, and Ice-T star in Ricochet.
Episode #355: "Utah! Get me two!" | Point Break (1991)
Johnny Utah is a young FBI agent investigating a string of bank robberies who must go deep undercover in a gang of surfers to crack the case. Between the engaging life philosophies of the surfer-guru, Bodhi, and the fact that Johnny has fallen in love with surfer/waitress Tyler, Johnny might be too far into the deep end.
Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Patrick Swayze and Lori Petty star in Point Break.
Episode #354: "Head or Gut?" | The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Joe Hallenbeck is a former secret service agent turned private investigator who can't seem to keep his life on track. When he gets a job to bodyguard a stripper, Cory, he gets entangled in a plot to legalize sports gambling. Jimmy Dix is a former professional quarterback who also happens to be Cory's boyfriend. When she's killed, Joe and Jimmy team up to bring down the bad guys and try not to get blown up in the process.
Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, and Noble Willingham star in The Last Boy Scout.
Episode #353: "We Only Kill Each Other" | Bugsy (1991)
Bugsy Siegel — just don't call him that to his face — has always wanted to make it big. Now he's got his chance if he can only finance the building of a hotel in the barren desert that will one day become the Las Vegas strip.
Warren Beatty, Ben Kingsley, and Annette Bening star in Bugsy.
Episode #352: "You still got one brother left" | Boyz N The Hood (1991)
Tre Styles moves in with his father, Furious Styles, who is trying to be a father to his son in a neighborhood without fathers. Tre's friends, Doughboy and Ricky, are brothers but on the opposite ends of life — Ricky is on track to get a college football scholarship and Doughboy has just come home from prison. Each person has to find a way to keep moving forward when the deck seems stacked against them.
Cuba Gooding Jr, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Ice Cube, and Morris Chestnut star in Boyz N the Hood.
Episode #351: "I Wanna Be Bob Bosenbeck" | Career Opportunities (1991)
Jim Dodge can't seem to hold down a job — or at least a job that would provide him with the money he would need to live the life of leisure he would prefer — so he takes a job at the local Target. Locked in for the night he only has one job, but the beautiful Josie and a couple of burglars will make things hard for him.
Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly, and Dermot Mulroney star in Career Opportunities.
Episode #350: “You Can’t Have Zee Duck” | L.A. Story (1991)
Harris Telemacher is a TV weatherman who's not content with his job or his love life, but when he meets Sara, a reporter from London, he falls immediately in love. This is Steve Martin's love letter to the city of Angels that's a little bit Shakespeare with a lot of Sarah Jessica Parker energy!
Steve Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Victoria Tennant star in L.A. Story.
Episode #349: "We get one take!" | The Hard Way (1991)
Nick Lang is a Hollywood star who wants to land the role of the tough New York cop, but needs a little coaching along the way. When he goes undercover as John Moss' new partner, he might get more than he bargained for. He could have done things the easy way, but he chose... The Hard Way.
Michael J. Fox, James Woods, and Stephen Lang star in The Hard Way.
Episode #348: "Trapped in HeeHaw Hell" | Doc Hollywood (1991)
Dr. Ben Stone crashes his car in a small out-of-the-way town on his way to a new job as a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. His punishment is to serve as the town doctor until he's repaid his debt. When he meets the beautiful ambulance driver, Lou, he questions whether this little town is a complete waste after all.
Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, and Barnard Hughes star in Doc Hollywood.
Episode #347: "A Rare Case of Brake Fluid" | Soapdish
Celeste Talbert has been the star of The Sun Also Sets for years, but now her co-star Montana Moorehead wants top billing. As cast members conspire to supplant her, in typical soap opera fashion there are plenty of outrageous plot twists.
Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr, and Elisabeth Shue star in Soapdish.
Episode #346: "Towanda!" | Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
Evelyn couldn't get Ed to pay attention to her. Food didn't work. Cellophane didn't work. Nothing worked until the story of Idgie and Ruth inspired her and brought her to the realization that she didn't need Ed to pay attention to her... SHE needed to pay attention to her.
Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, and Mary Stuart Masterson star in Fried Green Tomatoes.
Episode #345: "Let's Not Get Caught" | Thelma & Louise (1991)
What starts as a girl's weekend quickly turns deadly when Louise saves Thelma from an attacker. Now the two friends are on the run from the law and showing everyone along the way that they're mad as hell and they're not going to take it anymore!
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, and Harvey Keitel star in Thelma & Louise.
Favorite Songs of 1990-91: Patreon Exclusive Preview
Check out a preview of our Patreon exclusive episode on our favorite songs of 1990 and 1991. It was a three and a half hour marathon show, so this is just a taste to try to entice you. We would be honored if you would join us at patreon.com/30podcast and support the show at any level so you can gain access to the bonus episodes!
Episode #344: "He Can't See Without His Glasses" | My Girl (1991)
Vada Sultenfuss is constantly dying of something... her doctor just refuses to agree with her. Maybe that's not surprising from someone who's grown up in a funeral parlor, but when death hits a little too close to home Vada is going to need her friends and family to realize that life will go on.
Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Macaulay Culkin, and Anna Chlumsky star in My Girl.
Episode #343: "Fumble, FUMBALAYA, FUMBLERUSKI!" | Necessary Roughness (1991)
Paul Blake never got his shot at being a great college football quarterback, but now that he's old enough to be a teacher he's getting another chance.
Scott Bakula, Robert Loggia, Hector Elizondo, and Harley Jane Kozak star in Necessary Roughness.
We're also happy to announce that we are now part of the Scene Stealers Podcast Network. Check them out at scenestealersglobal.com.
Episode #342: "Are They Made With Real Girl Scouts?" | The Addams Family (1991)
Uncle Fester has been gone for over two decades when he suddenly reappears. Is it really him, though? The Addams Family fortune may be at stake if they don't uncover this mystery.
Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, and Christina Ricci star in The Addams Family.
Episode #341: “Get This Man Some Ritz Crackers” | Regarding Henry (1991)
Henry is a high-powered attorney who has furthered his career by sacrificing his relationships. When a bullet to the head causes him to have to start life over from scratch, he finds that wealth and power may not be the meaning of life.
Harrison Ford, Annette Bening, and Bill Nunn star in Regarding Henry.
Episode #340: "Dishes Are Done" | Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)
Sue Ellen doesn't really like her mom very much. She doesn't like her siblings. She doesn't like much of anything. When her mom heads to Australia with her new boyfriend for a couple of months, the babysitter abruptly dies and Sue Ellen takes the opportunity to get a job. Grown up life isn't quite what she bargained for...
Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy and John Getz star in Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead.
Episode #339: "George Banks is saying NO!" | Father of the Bride (1991)
George and Nina Bonks... sorry, Banks... are prepping for their daughter's wedding. George may be struggling with the concept a little more than your average dad.
Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and Martin Short star in Father of the Bride.
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Episode #338: "The Missing Link!" | TMNT 2: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
The Turtles return to battle evil once again when the Shredder, who they believed to be dead, shows up and has a couple of mutant monsters of his own.
Paige Turco, David Warner, and Michelan Sisti star in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze.
TrailerEpisode #337: "It's A Living Thing" | Backdraft (1991)
Steven and Brian are brothers, but they don't always get along. This would be pretty normal for brothers, but when you're firefighters serving in the same company, you kinda need to be able to trust your partners. When a series of mysterious fires begins killing people across the city, Brian will take on a new role and try to help determine who is starting these deadly backdrafts.
Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and Robert De Niro star in Backdraft.
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Episode #336: "Go Back to Disneyland" | Double Impact (1991)
Chad and Alex were separated as babies and grew up not knowing they each had a twin brother, but when Chad travels to Hong Kong and accidentally meets Alex they have to work together to avenge their parents' deaths and try not to kill each other in the process.
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Alonna Shaw, and Bolo Yeung star in Double Impact.
Episode #335: "The Rocka-Who??" | The Rocketeer (1991)
Welcome to 1991! Our first episode rockets into your podcast app of choice as Cliff Secord finds a mysterious jetpack and is soon catapulted into a conflict between the feds, the mob, and the Nazis... oh my!
Billy Campbell, Timothy Dalton, Jennifer Connelly, and Alan Arkin star in The Rocketeer.
The Trailer:Episode #334: "Minds Were Evaporated" | Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
There are two questions you always say "yes" to: When someone asks if you're a god, or if the hosts of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast call you up and ask you to join them for a discussion of the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special.
If you're strong enough in the Force to make it through, here's the original special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hH8rxarVG8
Episode #333: "I Love Being A Turtle!" | TMNT (1990)
Ever wanted to see Leonard, Donatello, Michaelangelo and Raphael beat the crap out of a bunch of evil ninjas? Well, until I can fully finance that Kung-Fu Renaissance screenplay I've been working on, you'll have to settle for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, and a bunch of mutants star in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Episode #332: "Talk Hard" | Pump Up The Volume (1990)
Mark Hunter moved away from everything he knew into a dysfunctional high school in the middle of nowhere. What else is a kid to do but start a pirate radio station and rile up the other teenagers?
Christian Slater and Samantha Mathis star in Pump Up The Volume.
Episode #331: "Stark Raving Sane" | Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990)
Something's rotten in the state of Denmark... but Rosencrantz and Guildenstern can't quite put their finger on what it is.
Tim Roth, Gary Oldman, and Richard Dreyfuss star in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead.
Episode #330: "I am not complete" | Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Edward is an unfinished boy left to fend for himself when his "father" died. When the outside world finds him and makes him their Avon spokesmodel, he has to learn what it means to be a real boy, just without the pesky donkey ears and whales.
Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, and Dianne Wiest start in Edward Scissorhands.
Episode #329: "Pizza Power" | Coming Out of Their Shells Tour (1990)
In the fall of 1990, Ninja Turtle mania was at a fever pitch. The cartoon and merchandising had exploded. The movie was a success. What else is there left to do but to create a musical concert experience for the throngs of children who were demanding to see their favorite amphibian ninjas rocking out on-stage in sparkly jean jackets!
This is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shells tour.
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Episode #328: "Golf clap?" | Men At Work (1990)
Carl and James are two garbage men pining for a life of surf and sun, but when they discover a dead body on their route, it drags them into a corporate cover-up, a little Weekend-At-Bernie's action, and some good-natured pranking that escalate from exploding bags of poop to exploding cars.
Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez star in Men At Work.
Empire Strikes Back - Patreon Exclusive Preview
Check out a preview of our Patreon exclusive episode on the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. It was a three and a half hour marathon show, so this is just a taste to try to entice you. We would be honored if you would join us at patreon.com/30podcast and support the show at any level so you can gain access to the bonus episodes!
Episode #327: "Well done, mate" | Rescuers Down Under (1990)
In the late 80s, Disney was reeling from a lackluster box office. It wasn't until 1989 and The Little Mermaid that they started to regain their footing. One film, released in that buffer zone between the gloom of the 80s and the boom of the 90s was Rescuers Down Under. The first animated movie to use the Computer Animated Production System, it was groundbreaking in many ways but ultimately tends to forgotten by all but the most diehard Disney fans. Join us as we travel with Bernard and Bianca to the land down under where they have to rescue Cody and the great Golden Eagle from the villainous poacher, McLeach.
Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, and George C. Scott start in The Rescuers Down Under.
Episode #326: "Let's Experiment" | Quigley Down Under (1990)
Matthew Quigley answered a wanted ad to take a job in Australia that needed a sharpshooter. Unfortunately, he finds out too late that his targets would be native aborigines. His new employer, the ruthless Elliot Marston, tries to kill Quigley and Crazy Cora. Quigley just doesn't plan on going down that easy.
Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo, and Alan Rickman star in Quigley Down Under.
Episode #325: "I'm your number one fan" | Misery (1990)
Paul has just finished his latest novel but ends up in a car accident that leaves him incapacitated and bedridden. His "rescuer" Annie also happens to be a huge fan of his book series. Unfortunately, this fan doesn't agree with the fate of her favorite character and takes matters, and a sledgehammer, into her own hands.
James Caan and Kathy Bates star in Misery.
Episode #324: "Broke into the Wrong Rec Room" | Tremors (1990)
Valentine and Earl are looking to get out of Perfection as fast as they can. They probably should have left one day earlier, though, when giant underground eel creatures start killing residents. With a little ingenuity and some residual boulders, they might just make it out alive.
Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, and Finn Carter star in Tremors.
Episode #323: "Of course you can trust me" | Internal Affairs (1990)
For our second "Patreon Listener's Choice" episode, our newest Co-Executive Producer (the title bestowed upon our Patreon supporters) Jason Colvin chose Internal Affairs. Richard Gere plays Dennis Peck, a smooth but sociopathic dirty cop to Andy Garcia's fresh young Internal Affairs agent, Raymond Avilla. Can Raymond uncover Peck's dirty secrets before he's manipulated into doubting everyone and everything around him?
Richard Gere, Andy Garcia, and Laurie Metcalf star in Internal Affairs.
Also don't forget to check out Jason Colvin and co-host Dee Graves at the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast!
Episode #322: "Step by Step, Rung by Rung" | Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Jacob Singer was intensely affected by his time in Vietnam, but until he begins to have vivid hallucinations he doesn't realize just how much. Is he on an extended drug trip or halfway between heaven and hell?
Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, and Danny Aiello star in Jacob's Ladder.
Episode #321: "Call the mud guy" | Mr. Destiny (1990)
Larry feels like there could have been more to his life than just building model cars in an unfinished house in the suburbs. His job is fine, but not great. The boss's wife seems more appealing than his own. Then one night, after getting fired from his job and having his car break down, he meets Michael and is given the chance to see what life would have been like if he had just hit that final pitch in the high school baseball championship game 20 years ago...
Jim Belushi, Linda Hamilton, and Jon Lovitz star in Mr. Destiny.
Thanks to Pádraig Donnchú (Patreon co-executive producer) for selecting Mr. Destiny as our first-ever Listener's Choice movie!
Episode #320: "You'll Float Too!" | Stephen King's IT (1990)
It's the classic tale of boy meets girl, girl has abusive father, boy has weight issues, other boy has mommy issues, other boy stutters and has dead brother issues... and so on. Then there's a killer shapeshifting alien clown. You know... the usual.
Harry Anderson, John Ritter, Annette O'Toole, and Tim Curry star in Stephen King's IT.
Episode #319: "Cruelty to Children" | The Witches (1990)
When Luke's parents die in an accident, he travels with an elderly mentor and is pursued by an evil black-clad villain with a penchant for cutting off appendages. I just realized this movie is a copy of Star Wars! Not really... but it is the film adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic The Witches.
Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, and Rowan Atkinson star in The Witches.
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Episode #318: "Houston, we have a problem" | Problem Child (1990)
Ben Healy is a nice guy. It's hard to imagine how he ended up that way with the father who raised him or why he ever married Flo... basically everyone else around him are horrible people. When Ben and Flo adopt Junior, they think a gap has been filled in their lives. Instead, that gap becomes more like a portal sucking them all into a world of pain and misery as Junior causes one disaster after another.
John Ritter, Amy Yasbeck, Michael Richards, and Gilbert Gottfried star in Problem Child.
Episode #317: "Bless me bagpipes" | DuckTales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990)
Scrooge McDuck has searched for the treasure of Collie Baba for years and it's finally within his grasp. A dusty old lamp is in with the treasure and Scrooge doesn't see much value in it, so he gives it to Webby to keep. Along with Huey, Dewey, and Louie, she quickly discovers that the lamp may be the real treasure since it contains a magical genie ready to grant three wishes to each person. They may want to wish they had never found it, though, when the evil sorcerer Merlock comes looking for it.
Alan Young, Christopher Lloyd, and Rip Taylor star in DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp.
Episode #316: "I made my family disappear" | Home Alone (1990)
Kevin just had one of the worst nights of his life as his entire family — and I mean ENTIRE family — ganged up on him and blamed him for pretty much everything. His worst night turns into a kid's dream and a parent's worst nightmare as his family leaves for their Paris vacation and forgets Kevin at home! Now he's got to contend with an elderly neighbor that may or may not be a serial killer, two morons who are the worst criminals ever, and aftershave.
Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, and Catherine O'Hara star in Home Alone.
Episode #315: "Ha, ha, ha... QUIET." | Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Undercover cop John Kimble is used to dealing with the dregs of the criminal underworld. They steal, they're obsessed with death, and he's always striving to keep them under control. Now he's dealing with the same issues... from a group of five year olds. Kimble has to go undercover as the most unlikely of kindergarten teachers to save the life of a mother and son while trying to stop one of the worst criminals he's faced.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, and Pamela Reed star in Kindergarten Cop.
Episode #314: "Mo Better Makes It Mo Better" | Mo' Better Blues (1990)
It's Bleek's band and he won't have it any other way. Shadow's not putting up with that anymore, though and makes it pretty clear he's angling for everything Bleek has: the band, the girl...
Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, and Spike Lee star in Mo' Better Blues.
Episode #313: "Prepare to Die Earth Scum" | Spaced Invaders (1990)
When a bunch of inept Martians mistakenly think they've missed the invasion of Earth, they arrive on Halloween night just in time for Big Bean, Illinois's rebroadcast of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds. Chaos ensues thanks to the lack of intelligent life in the universe and the Martian empire's penchant for micromanaging their navy.
Douglas Barr, Royal Dano, Ariana Richards and Gregg Berger star in Spaced Invaders.
This concludes our "Time & Space" Month which also includes Back to the Future Part III and "Star Trek The Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds."
Episode #312: "Mr. Worf... Fire" | Star Trek TNG: The Best of Both Worlds (1990)
When Captain Picard is kidnapped and assimilated into the IKEA Börg collection, Commander Riker must grab his allen wrench and learn to get along with Commander Shelby so they can complete the bookcase that will stop the Börg before they can destroy Earth.
Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner and Michael Dorn star in Star Trek The Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds.
This continues our "Time & Space" Month which also includes Back to the Future Part III and Spaced Invaders.
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Episode #311: "Your Friend in Time" | Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Last time Marty got back from the past just in time to head to the future where he would need to go back to the past in order to save the present. When Doc Brown was lost in time he needed to go further back in the past in order to bring Doc to the present... future... wow. This is heavy.
Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Thomas F. Wilson and Lea Thompson star in Back to the Future Part III.
This kicks off our "Time & Space" Month which also includes Spaced Invaders and "Star Trek The Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds"
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Episode #310: "They're all gonna die" | Jaws (1975)
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water... 45 years later it's still just as terrifying.
Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss star in Jaws.
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Episode #309: "It Left Us... Breathless" | Dick Tracy (1990)
Dick Tracy has worked to put Big Boy Caprice behind bars for good and he might finally have the chance to do it. He'll have to take on the entire gang of goons while balancing his relationship with his girlfriend Tess Trueheart.
Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, and Madonna star in Dick Tracy.
July is “Crime” month, which includes: The Godfather Part III, Goodfellas, Miller's Crossing, Quick Change and Dick Tracy.
Episode #308: "The Crying on the Inside Kind, I Guess" | Quick Change (1990)
Grimm and his friends just pulled off a daring bank heist and are going to make a clean getaway... if they didn't live in New York City and need to get to the airport on time, that is.
Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, and Jason Robards star in Quick Change.
July is “Crime” month, which includes: The Godfather Part III, Goodfellas, Miller's Crossing, Quick Change and Dick Tracy.
Episode #307: "Bottomless Basket of Bullets" | Miller's Crossing (1990)
Tom Reagan is willing to become a human punching bag to protect his friend and mob boss, Leo. In the process, he sleeps with Leo's girl Verna, pretends to kill Verna's brother Bernie, gets double-crossed at least four times, and we get to witness Leo — an "artist" with a Tommie gun — unleash a hail of bullets with the accuracy of a cross-eyed Imperial stormtrooper.
Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, John Turturro and Marcia Gay Harden star in Miller's Crossing.
July is “Crime” month, which includes: The Godfather Part III, Goodfellas, Miller's Crossing, Quick Change and Dick Tracy.
Episode #306: "Pete the Weed Killer" | Goodfellas (1990)
Ever since he was a kid, Henry wanted to be a gangster. Personally, I wanna be an airborne ranger. I wanna be put in danger... but that's a different kind of club. Henry enjoys the allure of the gangster life for a while, but eventually it catches up with him and threatens to destroy his life and family in the process.
Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro and Lorraine Bracco star in Goodfellas.
July is “Crime” month, which includes: The Godfather Part III, Goodfellas, Miller's Crossing, Quick Change and Dick Tracy.
Episode #305: "They Pulled Me Back In" | The Godfather Part III (1990)
Michael Corleone is getting too old for this stuff. He's worked to keep his family safe and the business legit, but every time he thinks he's out... you know the rest. Complicating matters is his nephew Vincent who is interested in overseeing the less-reputable parts of the family business... and he's interested in Don Corleone's daughter.
Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia and Talia Shire star in The Godfather Part III.
This kicks off our “Crime” month, which includes: The Godfather Part III, Goodfellas, Miller's Crossing, Quick Change and Dick Tracy.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQQyM43P6y0
Episode #304: "Batman Returns... I mean..." | Darkman (1990)
Peyton Westlake is a scientist working on a formula to create synthetic skin. His biggest problem is that the skin only lasts for 100 minutes when exposed to light. His biggest problem soon becomes a document that his girlfriend accidentally brought home and blabbed about. Cue the gangsters who show up and trash his lab and leave him for dead. Horribly disfigured, he uses his newfound strength and experimental synthetic skin to exact revenge on those who wronged him.
Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, and Colin Friels star in Darkman.
This concludes our “Experiments Gone Wrong” month, which includes: Flatliners, Total Recall, Awakenings, and Darkman.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L58rdhCfDIU
Episode #303: "The Wonderment of Life" | Awakenings (1990)
Dr. Malcolm Sayer is not what you'd call a people person. Mostly because he's not very good around people. His biggest problem is that he's just been hired to treat patients in a psych ward at a Bronx hospital. He soon makes a connection with his catatonic patients and begins to realize that they may be more "awake" than anyone realizes.
Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, John Heard, and Julie Kavner star in Awakenings.
This continues our “Experiments Gone Wrong” month, which includes: Flatliners, Total Recall, Awakenings, and Darkman.
Episode #302: "It's Not A Tumor — It's a Tracking Device!" | Total Recall (1990)
You're a hulking physical specimen who's married to Sharon Stone and living a pretty good life. Of course, any one of us would immediately start looking to upend that life and head to the backwater colonies on Mars. Right? This time around we're joined by Jason Colvin and Dee Graves of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast. Check them out and subscribe to their show!
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone star in Total Recall.
This continues our "Experiments Gone Wrong" month, which includes: Flatliners, Total Recall, Awakenings, and Darkman.
Trailer(s):Episode #301: "It's A Good Day to Live" | Flatliners (1990)
Let's say you want to become the best doctor possible. Then let's say you decide the best way to do that is to kill yourself and have your friends revive you a few minutes later. Let's just say most of us don't ever want you as our general practitioner.
Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, and Julia Roberts star in Flatliners.
This kicks off our "Experiments Gone Wrong" month, which includes: Flatliners, Total Recall, Awakenings, and Darkman.
Trailer(s):Episode #300: Our Favorite Quotable Movies
The gang is all back together again to talk about our favorite movies that we are constantly quoting... across the genres of action, comedy, drama, sci-fi/horror, fantasy and 90s movies we give each one a quote that the "average joe" would know and one that's an "expert level" quote that only the most discerning minds may know.
Episode #299: "This Movie is A Plate of Nachos" | Arachnophobia (1990)
A poisonous spider from Venezuela hitchhikes to California in a dead man's coffin where she hopes to make it big in America. Dr. Ross Jennings enlists the help of the authorities and everyone's favorite fighting exterminator, Delbert McClintock, to fight the eight-legged menace once people begin dying.
Jeff Daniels and John Goodman star in Arachnophobia.
This concludes our "Comedy" month, which included: Joe Versus the Volcano, My Blue Heaven, and Another 48 Hrs.
Trailer(s):Episode #298: "I Have Been Having A Very Bad Day!" | Another 48 Hrs (1990)
Jack Cates drags ex-con Reggie Hammond into another adventure, this time trying to take down a mysterious criminal boss known as The Iceman.
Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy star in Another 48 Hrs.
This continues our "Comedy" month, which includes: Joe Versus the Volcano, My Blue Heaven, Another 48 Hrs, and Arachnophobia.
Trailer(s):Episode #297: "You Could Melt All This Stuff" | My Blue Heaven (1990)
Vinnie Antonelli has entered the witness protection program is relocated to a small suburban town by his FBI handler, Barney Coopersmith. Vinnie, however, is not exactly well suited to keeping a low profile.
Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, and Joan Cusack star in My Blue Heaven.
This continues our "Comedy" month, which includes: Joe Versus the Volcano, My Blue Heaven, Another 48 Hrs, and Arachnophobia.
Trailer(s):Episode #296: "Brain Cloud" | Joe Versus The Volcano (1990)
Joe Banks lives a drab existence in a dark and dreary little office with too much florescent lighting. He's also a hypochondriac. Oh... and he's dying. An eccentric millionaire gives Joe the chance to end his life with purpose: by leaping into a volcano.
Tom Hanks, Lloyd Bridges, and Meg Ryan star in Joe Versus the Volcano.
This begins our "Comedy" month, which includes: Joe Versus the Volcano, My Blue Heaven, Another 48 Hrs, and Arachnophobia.
Trailer(s):Episode #295: "I didn't hear no bell" | Rocky V (1990)
After winning the fight of his life against Ivan Drago, Rocky Balboa returns home a broken man. Swindled out of his fortune, he and his family have to return to their humble roots. Rocky decides to train a young boxer but soon finds himself blinded to what's happening to those most important to him.
Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young and Tommy Morrison star in Rocky V.
This concludes our "Action & Adventure" month, which includes: Dances With Wolves, The Hunt for Red October, Navy SEALS, and Rocky V.
Trailer(s):Episode #294: "You never saw us. This never happened." | Navy SEALs (1990)
A battle-hardened SEAL Team sets off on a mission to destroy a shipment of US-built Stinger missiles that have fallen into terrorist hands.
Charlie Sheen, Michael Biehn, and Joanne Whalley star in Navy SEALs.
This continues our "Action & Adventure" month, which includes: Dances With Wolves, The Hunt for Red October, Navy SEALS, and Rocky V.
Trailer(s):Episode #293: "One Ping Only" | The Hunt For Red October (1990)
Ramius is a Lithuanian-born Russian submarine commander with a Scottish accent who is planning to take the experimental submarine he just stole from the Soviet Union and defect to the United States. Jack Ryan is an analyst who doesn't know when to keep his big mouth shut. Now he has to convince the U.S. military not to kill Ramius.
Sean Connery, Sam Neill, Alec Baldwin, and Tim Curry star in The Hunt for Red October.
This continues our "Action & Adventure" month, which includes: Dances With Wolves, The Hunt for Red October, Navy SEALS, and Rocky V.
Trailer(s):Episode #292: "My Place is With You" | Dances With Wolves (1990)
Lt. John Dunbar begins the first case of post-Civil War social distancing when he's assigned to an abandoned outpost. Once there, he begins to make friends with his horse, a wolf, and a Lakota Sioux tribe who ultimately accepts him as one of their own. Unfortunately, the U.S. military doesn't feel the same.
Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, and Rodney Grant star in Dances With Wolves.
This begins our "Action & Adventure" month, which includes: Dances With Wolves, The Hunt for Red October, Navy SEALS, and Rocky V.
Trailer(s):Episode #291: "How many girls you got?!" | Cadillac Man (1990)
Joey O'Brien has to sell 12 cars in 24 hours to save his job, but he's also got to contend with an ex-wife, a missing daughter, a girlfriend, another girlfriend who's married, and he owes money to the mob. The brightest point of his day is that he's just been taken hostage.
Robin Williams and Tim Robbins star in Cadillac Man.
This concludes our "Planes and Trains" month, which included: Air America, Memphis Belle, Days of Thunder, and Cadillac Man.
Trailer(s):Episode #290: "Rubbing, son, is racing" | Days of Thunder (1990)
You have to have a bit of a crazy death wish to strap yourself into a vehicle that rockets down a track at breakneck speeds. Either that, or just be crazy good at it.
Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman and Michael Rooker star in Days of Thunder.
This continues our "Planes and Trains" month, which includes: Air America, Memphis Belle, Days of Thunder, and Cadillac Man.
Trailer(s):Episode #289: "One last time" | Memphis Belle (1990)
There's one last mission and then a ticket home. They just have to make it back alive.
Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, and John Lithgow star in Memphis Belle.
This continues our "Planes and Trains" month, which includes: Air America, Memphis Belle, Days of Thunder, and Cadillac Man.
Trailer(s):Episode #288: "Anything, Anywhere, Anytime, Professionally" | Air America (1990)
If you need something delivered with very few questions asked, there is a select group of pilots you can call.
Robert Downey Jr. and Mel Gibson star in Air America.
This begins our "Planes and Trains" month, which includes: Air America, Memphis Belle, Days of Thunder, and Cadillac Man.
Trailer(s):Episode #287: "Care to dance, Mrs. Flax?" | Mermaids (1990)
Families are all a little different. In Charlotte's family, they never stay in one place too long, her mother never stays with one man for too long, and dinner consists of finger sandwiches with marshmallow kabobs. Catholicism-obsessed teenager Charlotte tries to navigate a new home and new school with the added bonus of being more mature than her own mother... who just so happens to be attracted to anything male that moves. That may also include the local boy that's got Charlotte ready to lose her religion.
Cher, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci, and Bob Hoskins star in Mermaids.
This concludes our "Love is in the Air" month, which included: Pretty Woman, Ghost, Wild at Heart, and Mermaids.
Trailer(s):Episode #286: "And Wicked On Top" | Wild At Heart (1990)
Have you ever thought: I'd really love to view a Romeo and Juliet/Bonnie and Clyde kind of story through the macabre lens of a David Lynch love story that features Nic Cage, Laura Dern, and Willem Dafoe? If so, you may really enjoy Wild At Heart. If not... well, listen on and you'll be in good company.
Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Dianne Ladd, Willem Dafoe and Harry Dean Stanton star in Wild At Heart.
This continues our "Love is in the Air" month, which will include: Pretty Woman, Ghost, Wild at Heart, and Mermaids.
The Episode:**I'm removing timestamps for now... the last few times I've included them, once the file is uploaded, the times do not seem to match up correctly. Looking into it and apologies if you typically rely on them!**
Intro
Wild At Heart background info/trailer
Wild At Heart discussion
3 Questions
Wrap-up
Trailer(s):Episode 285: "Ditto" | Ghost (1990)
We've seen enough movies by now to know that you should never walk down a dark street at night after leaving the theater. It didn't work for the Waynes and it didn't work for Sam Wheat. A promising young man with a good job and a woman who loves him, cut down in his prime. Oh, but he's not done yet. He's going to go all Jason Lee Crow on his buddy who betrayed him.
Okay, maybe not. But that sounds fun too. I wonder how The Crow would sound with Unchained Melody playing in the background...?
Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg star in Ghost.
This continues our "Love is in the Air" month, which will include: Pretty Woman, Ghost, Wild at Heart, and Mermaids.
The Episode:Intro
Ghost background info/trailer
Ghost discussion
3 Questions
Wrap-up
Trailer(s):Episode #284: "Impossible Relationships" | Pretty Woman (1990)
What's your dream? Welcome to Hollywood! Everybody's got a dream. Vivian's is to make some money and eventually get out of the life she landed in. Edward's is to buy things, break them apart, then sell them for more money. In the end, they might just save each other.
Julia Roberts and Richard Gere star in Pretty Woman.
This kicks off our "Love is in the Air" month, which will include: Pretty Woman, Ghost, Wild at Heart, and Mermaids.
The Episode:Intro [0:00]
This Month in 1990 [4:45]
Pretty Woman background info/trailer [8:23]
Pretty Woman discussion [13:24]
3 Questions [52:30]
Wrap-up [1:09:53]
Trailer(s):Episode #283: "Lions and tigers and bears... Oh My!" | Predator 2 (1990)
Picture this... you're on a vacation in Los Angeles. You're far away from home and surrounded by a lot of unfamiliar people and places. All you want to do is enjoy a little time to yourself, see the city, and skin a few people before you remove their skulls and polish them for your collection. On second thought...
Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, and Gary Busey star in Predator 2.
This concludes our "Revenge of the Sequel" or "Who Does #2 Work For?!" month, which will include: Die Hard 2, Gremlins 2, RoboCop 2, Young Guns 2, and Predator 2.
The Episode:Intro/News [0:00]
Voicemail [24:08]
Predator 2 background info/trailer [34:15]
Predator 2 discussion [37:35]
3 Questions [1:08:33]
Trailer(s):Episode #282: "I'll make ya famous" | Young Guns 2 (1990)
They're wanted dead or alive, but if they go down it'll be in a blaze of glory. Trying to escape to Mexico, they're halfway there and basically livin' on a prayer. Yeah... it's Young Guns 2.
Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, and William Petersen star in Young Guns 2.
This continues our "Revenge of the Sequel" or "Who Does #2 Work For?!" month, which will include: Die Hard 2, Gremlins 2, RoboCop 2, Young Guns 2, and Predator 2.
The Episode:Intro/News [0:00]
Young Guns 2 background info/trailer [3:10]
Young Guns 2 discussion [7:32]
3 Questions [32:28]
Trailer(s):Episode #281: "I'm having... Trouble." | RoboCop 2 (1990)
Jesus... had days like this. Okay, not really. But that's just one of the many moments that make RoboCop 2 what it is. And we're not sure what that is. We just know it is. And maybe it didn't need to be.
Peter Weller and Tom Noonan star in RoboCop 2.
This continues our "Revenge of the Sequel" or "Who Does #2 Work For?!" month, which will include: Die Hard 2, Gremlins 2, RoboCop 2, Young Guns 2, and Predator 2.
The Episode:
Intro/News [0:00]
RoboCop 2 background info/trailer [5:26]
RoboCop 2 discussion [11:00]
3 Questions [48:02]
Trailer(s):Episode #280: "We hope you've enjoyed... life" | Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Gremlins: The Untamed Element, Oldest of Asia's Mysteries, Giver of mischief, Destroyer of everything, right now *this* building is filled with Gremlins. Yes! The building is filled with Gremlins! And they're all genetically modified now! Enact the Age Old drama of Self-Preservation!
Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and John Glover star in Gremlins 2: The New Batch.
This continues our "Revenge of the Sequel" or "Who Does #2 Work For?!" month, which will include: Die Hard 2, Gremlins 2, Robocop 2, Young Guns 2, and Predator 2.
The Episode:Intro/News/Rise of Skywalker [0:00]
Gremlins 2 background info/trailer [28:24]
Gremlins 2 discussion [33:40]
3 Questions [56:32]
Wrap-Up [1:09:20]
Trailer(s):Episode #279: "Another basement, another elevator" | Die Hard 2 (1990)
You might ask yourself how the same crap can happen to the same guy twice... if so, you and John McClane are pretty much on the same page. Welcome to the 90s and we start the year off with a bang... a really big cargo plane-sized bang.
Bruce Willis, William Sadler and Bonnie Bedelia star in Die Hard 2: Die Harder.
This begins our "Revenge of the Sequel" or "Who Does #2 Work For?!" month, which will include: Die Hard 2, Gremlins 2, Robocop 2, Young Guns 2, and Predator 2.
The Episode:Intro/News [7:29]
This Month in '90 [19:20]
Die Hard 2 background info/trailer [23:00]
Die Hard 2 discussion [28:42]
3 Questions [1:02:20]
Wrap-Up [1:22:32]
Trailer(s):Episode #278: "A dare to be great situation" | Say Anything (1989)
Welcome to our final entry for 1989... and our final 80s movie of the 30Something Movie Podcast! It's bittersweet ending to the decade we love so much, but in many ways this is the perfect movie to end it with. As we have moved from the teen movies of the 80s and are "graduating" to the 90s, this movie feels like an 80s teen movie that's "growing up."
John Cusack, Ione Skye and John Mahoney star in Say Anything.
Trailer(s):
Episode #277: "'Tis the Season to be Merry" | Christmas Vacation (1989)
The holidays can be a stressful time. Whether you're hosting family you enjoy spending time with... or your own personal Cousin Eddie, we all have our holiday horror stories. Clark Griswold's may just top them all, but it's also guaranteed to make you laugh!
Trailer(s):Episode #276: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
I was able to see The Rise of Skywalker last night on opening day. I have a lot of thoughts and a lot of feelings about this one. Join me and together… We can discuss this movie and bring order to the galaxy!
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gke7vi/276-RiseOfSkywalker.mp3
Trailer(s):
Episode #275: "I'll Have What She's Having" | When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Maybe men and women can't be friends, but podcasters can be friends... and we are. My friends Pat and Bo hop in the podcasting car with me and roadtrip our way through the Rob Reiner romantic comedy classic: When Harry Met Sally.
Trailer(s):Episode #274: "Part of Our World" | The Little Mermaid (1989) & Disney+
Join us as we dive into a whole new world... wrong movie... a kingdom under the sea and talk about the history and impact of Disney's The Little Mermaid. We also spend some time talking about what's got us most excited about Disney+.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
The Toys That Made Us [3:27]
Scorcese vs. Marvel [6:41]
The Soundtrack Show [10:56]
WDW Radio Episode #511 [15:13]
Disney+ [18:03]
The Movie:The Little Mermaid info/trailer [51:15]
The Little Mermaid discussion [56:03]
Wrap-Up [1:37:35]
Trailer(s):Episode #273: "Oh, for God's Sake" | Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
"Well... that's disappointing" seemed to be the regular refrain in this episode. We all love Star Trek, and we even enjoy watching Star Trek V... but we recognize the hot mess that it is. Come... share your pain with us as we talk about The Final Frontier.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
This Month in '89: Sports [2:10]
The Movie:Star Trek V: The Final Frontier info/trailer [3:12]
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier discussion [8:18]
Five Questions [30:09]
Wrap-Up [40:14]
Trailer(s):Episode #272: "Strange Things Are Afoot" | Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Fourscore and...seven minutes ago... we, your podfathers, were brought forth upon a most excellent adventure conceived with our new friends, Bo... and Pat. These two great gentlemen are dedicated to a proposition which was true in my time, just as it's true today. Be excellent to each other. And... PARTY ON, DUDES!
Trailer(s):Episode #271: "Time Circuits On" | Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Something's got to be done about this podcast! We don't become @$$holes or anything, but we do love a good Back to the Future / time travel / embrace the paradox discussion. And you'll get plenty of that when Bo, Patrick, and John start fluxing their capacitors and power-lacing their shoes. We might not need roads, but you're gonna want to buckle up.
Trailer(s):Episode #270: "Russian Water Tentacles" | The Abyss (1989)
Nietzsche wrote: "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you." So clearly he deserves some story credit on this movie! Come dive into this underwater first contact story with us as he explore The Abyss.
Intro/Spoilers/News [0:00]
This Month in '89 [10:18]
Background Info/Trailer [12:45]
Discussion [16:00]
5 Questions [46:38]
Voicemail [1:05:52]
Wrap-up [1:08:20]
Trailer(s):Episode #269: "No More Mister Nice Fish" | Leviathan & Shocker (1989)
We finish out our Horror Month with the deep sea Alien-knock off, Leviathan, and Wes Craven's electrifying creation that was meant to be his next Freddy-esque franchise: Shocker.
Trailer(s):LEVIATHAN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ugObcErgc
SHOCKER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMS2dbL2hMo
Episode #268: "It's A Boy!" | A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 (1989)
Freddy's back again and this time he's looking for more than just terrorizing your dreams. He wants to be a daddy. Prepare yourself for nightmarish over-eating, demonic motorcycles, and a truly bizarre comic book superhero Freddy... it's A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
The Movie:A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 info/trailer [4:54]
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 discussion [8:15]
Five Questions [33:33]
Voicemail [57:43]
Wrap-Up [1:00:53]
Trailer(s):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFm_jiI8RiA
Episode #267: "No Fair. No Fair." | Pet Sematary (1989)
Stephen King has said that Pet Sematary is possibly the darkest book he has ever written. John and Pat might just agree with him and with the film's tagline: Sometimes dead is better.
Trailer(s):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMao8sg4DPA
Episode #266: "All I Have Are Negative Thoughts" | Joker (2019)
Arthur Fleck has only ever wanted to bring joy and laughter to the world. Instead the world has brought him nothing but pain and ridicule. Everyone has their breaking point and in this film, you'll find out what Arthur Fleck's is. Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, and Robert De Niro star in JOKER.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
The Movie:Joker info/trailer [3:34]
Joker discussion [9:52]
Wrap-Up [33:53]
Trailer(s):Episode #265: "Along came the Hobyahs" | Celia (1989)
It's got a creepy soundtrack, fleshy blue monsters, a rabbit infestation, and Australian socialists... but this is not your typical horror movie. Originally intended as a complex sociopolitical drama about what the adult world does to the mind of a child, American markets rebranded this film as a horror. So if you watch Celia (or in America: Celia - Child of Terror) be forewarned that you're heading into a more psychological path than an Omen or Exorcist-style fright fest.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
This Week in '89 [2:30]
The Movie:Celia info/trailer [4:06]
Celia discussion [8:24]
Five Questions [38:55]
Wrap-Up [57:18]
Trailer(s):Episode #264: "Thought it would be good, but it's snot" | Little Monsters (1989)
Brian's family just moved to a new town, he started at a new school, his mom and dad are constantly arguing... every day life just isn't working right now. But what about every NIGHT? Brian captures and befriends Maurice, a Beetlejuice-wannabe who shows him the ins and outs of the monster world in LITTLE MONSTERS (starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandel).
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
New trailer news [6:45]
The Movie:Little Monsters info/trailer [17:51]
Little Monsters discussion [23:02]
Five Questions [1:07:53]
Wrap-Up [1:35:15]
Trailer(s):Little Monsters (1989) trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nquLT-r4eyU
Stranger Things 4 teaser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIiDY4WA0oo
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) trailer:
Episode #263: "Tubi Two-Fer" | No Holds Barred & Dream A Little Dream (1989)
It's been a challenge to get everyone together lately, so we take a quick break from our regular schedule, but not from 1989. John features two movies he found recently on Tubi.tv — the Hulk Hogan classic (?) No Holds Barred and the Corey Feldman/Corey Haim coming of age movie Dream A Little Dream.
Trailer(s): No Holds Barred (1989)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POYGZAIQl2o
Not the right movie, but still fun... No Holds Barred (1952) Dream A Little Dream (1989)Episode #262: "Dad, Don't Eat Me!" | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
You usually feel pretty safe letting your kids play in the front yard, but what if they were only a quarter-inch tall? Childhood fantasies come to life when four kids get shrunk down to the size of an ant and go on an adventure of a lifetime. Giant Lego pieces, killer sprinklers, the precursor to the Roomba lawnmower... it's all here! Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
This Week in '89 [3:23]
The Movie:Honey, I Shrunk the Kids info/trailer [10:28]
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids discussion [16:38]
Five Questions [36:05]
Wrap-Up [48:49]
Trailer(s):Episode #261: "Goodbye, Charlie" | All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)
Whether you've owned a dog or not, you can't really argue with the title of this one. But does the sentiment match up with the movie itself? Does the Don Bluth magic from Secret of NIMH, Land Before Time, and An American Tail hold up? Join John, Bo, and Pat as we journey to heaven, hell, and New Orleans in the children's classic All Dogs Go To Heaven starring Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, and Judith Barsi.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
Movie News [4:44]
This Week in '89 [16:29]
The Movie:All Dogs Go To Heaven info/trailer [24:15]
All Dogs Go To Heaven discussion [30:01]
Five Questions [59:05]
Wrap-Up [1:13:31]
Trailer(s):Episode #260: "A Ghost prequel... But with planes and no pottery" | Always (1989)
Always came out before Ghost, but so many people have never heard of it much less seen it. But see it you should... in some ways it has more heart than the more popular movie that came out a year later.
Just ignore the fact that I might have accidentally said that Ted Danson was in Ghost somewhere in this episode. It's still Patrick Swayze. I blame too much work and sleep deprivation.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
The Movie:Always info/trailer [3:35]
Always discussion [9:15]
Five Questions [32:23]
Wrap-Up [1:12:00]
Trailer(s):Episode #259: "Two and a half men" | Weekend At Bernie's (1989)
What's your ideal weekend? If it's dragging a dead guy's corpse around and pretending he's still alive because you think if you just call the cops things will get even worse... you probably starred in the movie Weekend At Bernie's.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
The Movie:Weekend At Bernie's info/trailer [4:45]
Weekend At Bernie's discussion [9:13]
Five Questions [34:15]
Wrap-Up [52:10]
Trailer(s):Episode #258: "Your journey nears its end" | The Rise of Skywalker D23 Trailer
We couldn't get the band together for an 80s movie discussion this week, but we all know if a Star Wars trailer comes out and John doesn't have a chance to talk about it, he explodes like a womprat being bulls-eyed by a moisture farmer in his T-16 back home. (And they're not much bigger than 2 meters.) Anyway... here's John's take on the D23 sneak peak we got and what it means for the upcoming final installment of the Skywalker saga. Needless to say... SPOILERS and speculation abound.
Trailer(s):Episode #257: "Suck in the guts, guys" | Ghostbusters II (1989)
Read people's reactions to Ghostbusters II on the internet and you might wonder if you watched the same movie. It doesn't get a lot of love from the online community, but maybe everyone just misses their kittens. Either way, the joyfulness is just beginning as Pat and John dive into the river of slime.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
This Week in '89 [3:23]
The Movie:Ghostbusters II info/trailer [4:26]
Ghostbusters II discussion [9:07]
Five Questions [32:00]
Wrap-Up [48:01]
Trailer(s):Episode #256: "Blush & Bashful" | Steel Magnolias (1989)
Men are supposed to be made of steel, but Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts are the true strength of their families in this adaptation of the stage play Steel Magnolias. As the trailer's tagline puts it, "it's the funniest movie that will make you cry."
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
This Week in '89 [15:04]
The Movie:Steel Magnolias info/trailer [17:15]
Steel Magnolias discussion [20:07]
Five Questions [39:24]
Wrap-Up [1:17:45]
Trailer(s):Episode #255: "'Feelings' is Not Parsley" | The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
The Baker brothers have been tickling the ivories together for over 30 years and things have gone just fine. But that's the problem. Things are just fine. When they realize it may be time to add something new to the act, they enlist the help of a singer who might just tear the Fabulous Baker Boys apart. Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges and Michelle Pfeiffer star in The Fabulous Baker Boys.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
Movie News [18:52]
The Movie:The Fabulous Baker Boys info/trailer [28:42]
The Fabulous Baker Boys discussion [33:29]
Five Questions [48:41]
Wrap-Up [1:06:24]
Trailer(s):Episode #254: "Electrical Ear Cleaner" | SD Comic Con Trailers & Parenthood (1989)
We start off with John and Jeff discussing the plethora of trailers and announcements to come out of San Diego Comic Con last week. Then we shift gears with John and Pat to talk about the Steve Martin movie Parenthood and how it has a little something for everyone.
As we mention on this episode, we are currently a BONUS podcast on the Podcoin app, meaning that if you listen to us through the app, you'll be awarded more coins that usual for listening to a featured show. Use the promo code: 30Something when you sign up to get a bonus 300 coins as well!
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
San Diego Comic Con Trailers [6:28]
This Week in '89 [54:34]
The Movie:Parenthood info/trailer [1:05:42]
Parenthood discussion [1:10:20]
Five Questions [1:42:58]
Wrap-Up [2:12:53]
Trailer(s):Episode #253: "Put Me Back In!" | Look Who's Talking (1989)
Last week we brought you the horrors of war and the struggle of returning to a world you no longer belong in... this week, it's childbirth. Mollie didn't plan to get pregnant by one of her wealthy clients, but she is and she's keeping the baby. When it turns out that the baby daddy is more of a sugar daddy, she's left all alone until one fateful cab ride to the hospital. Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, and Bruce Willis star in Look Who's Talking.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
This Week in '89 [6:25]
The Movie:Look Who's Talking info/trailer [11:08]
Look Who's Talking discussion [13:06]
Five Questions [48:30]
Wrap-Up [1:32:09]
Trailer(s):Episode #252: "I Love America" | Born On The Fourth of July (1989)
Oliver Stone started his Vietnam trilogy with a look at the horrors of warfare in Platoon, but in this second outing he brings us back home to experience life after hell. Born on the Fourth of July stars Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe, and Kyra Sedgwick.
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
This Week in '89 [12:50]
The Movie:Born on the Fourth of July info/trailer [13:47]
Born on the Fourth of July discussion [18:26]
Five Questions [59:50]
Wrap-Up [1:31:53]
Trailer(s):Episode #251: "I'm your dad's brother alright" | Uncle Buck (1989)
When there's something strange in your neighborhood... who did you call? UNCLE BUCK! John Candy is everybody's favorite (?) uncle in this John Hughes comedy. Welcome back guest host Jason Colvin, as well!
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert [0:00]
This Week in '89 [8:39]
The Movie:Uncle Buck info/trailer [9:54]
Uncle Buck discussion [17:02]
Five Questions [38:27]
Voicemail [1:03:55]
Wrap-Up [1:09:12]
Trailer(s):Episode #250: "Top Five 80s Cartoons"
As part of our 250th episode extravaganza, Jeff took the reins of this one and had us duke it out over our Top Five Favorite 80s Cartoons. Why are the theme songs so long? How does Pepé Le Pew hold up in the #MeToo era? Why is co-host Dennis so old? What the heck is Bananaman?! All of these questions and more!
Episode #249: "My Way or the Highway" | Road House (1989)
Dalton isn't just a bouncer. He's a cooler. He's the one you call when the bar patrons are getting a little out of control and someone just needs to help them "cool down." He's not afraid to throw a punch now and then, though... and that'll come in handy when he's hired to help clean up the Double Deuce — a rough honky tonk bar in the town of Jasper, Missouri. He'll get more than he bargained for when he realizes that the town is being run by a corrupt businessman who doesn't like out-of-towners messing with his "business."
Intro:Intro / Spoiler Alert / Welcome Jason! [0:00]
This Week in '89 [12:15]
The Movie:Road House info/trailer [13:38]
Road House discussion [17:36]
Five Questions [33:56]
Voicemail [55:13]
Wrap-Up [58:33]
Trailer(s):Episode #248: "Bad Cop... Worse Cop!" | Tango & Cash (1989)
Ray Tango is Armani with a badge. Gabe Cash is a little rough around the edges. When the two cops from separate jurisdictions have disrupted too much of a wealthy crime boss's business, the east side will meet the west side of L.A. when they're framed and sent to prison. Will they be able to get out alive, clear their names and take down the crooks? Do we really care as long as there's enough shootouts and explosions? It's Tango & Cash.
Intro:Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00]
News [2:47]
- The Batman casting
- Djanjo / Zorro teamup movie announced
This Week in '89 [8:00]
The Movie:Tango & Cash info/trailer [9:04]
Tango & Cash discussion [16:20]
Five Questions [37:13]
Wrap-Up [1:06:30]
Trailer(s):Episode #247: "We played a game you couldn't win... to the utmost" | Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
**We try to be a family-friendly podcast, but the subject matter of this movie is not appropriate for children, so you may want to skip listening to this one in the car with family.**
This movie is about Bob. Bob's a junkie. Bob's wife is a junkie. Bob's friends are junkies. And you can't talk a junkie out of using... but there's also nothing more life-affirming that getting the crap kicked out of you. Drugstore Cowboy is based on the real-life struggles of the writer, James Fogle.
Intro:Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00]
News [2:59]
The Batman casting rumors
This Week in '89 [4:13]
The Movie:Drugstore Cowboy info/trailer [6:42]
Drugstore Cowboy discussion [10:40]
Five Questions [24:17]
Wrap-Up [37:55]
Trailer(s): Drugstore Cowboy: Trailer LinkEpisode #246: "Can't we just talk about Billy Dee Williams?" | sex, lies, and videotape (1989)
**We try to be a family-friendly podcast, but the subject matter of this movie is not appropriate for children, so you may want to skip listening to this one in the car with family. We don't get vulgar or anything, but the movie's called "Sex, Lies, and Videotape..." so... y'know.**
We learned that when it comes to movies like sex, lies, and videotape... Pat doesn't get angry... that's the thing. He's ALWAYS angry. So if you enjoy artsy movies about mostly-irredeemable characters who cheat on each other, this one's for you. Or if you like houseplants. They feature prominently.
Intro:Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00]
News [4:45]
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Mortal Kombat reboot
Live-action Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers
The Wild Bunch remake
This Week in '82 [12:15]
The Movie:sex, lies, and videotape info/trailer [14:50]
sex, lies, and videotape discussion [18:05]
Five Questions [31:50]
Wrap-Up [40:25]
Trailer(s): sex, lies, and videotape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eGQdn4QGN8 The Art of Racing in the Rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp2ufFO4QGgEpisode #245: “Be Good” | E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
E.T. is one of the most heartwarming movies from the 80s about a boy who is growing up a little separate from everyone: his mother, his brother, his sister, the kids at school, his estranged father… until one day he meets and befriends an alien who has been separated from his people. They’ll need each other to get E.T. home before government scientists take him away.
Intro:Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00]
News [3:39]
This Week in ’82 [6:53]
The Movie:E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial info/trailer [9:03]
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial discussion [14:30]
Five Questions [1:11:40]
Wrap-Up [1:30:28]
Trailer(s): Disney Dish Podcast #208 We referenced this podcast in the show, so here’s the link to the episode that was mentioned: https://disneydish.bandcamp.com/track/disney-dish-ep-208-what-the-press-preview-of-anaheim-s-black-spire-outpost-revealedEpisode #244: "I Didn't Mean to Call You A Meatloaf" | An American Werewolf in London (1981)
A couple of nice American boys go backpacking across Europe, but wouldn't you know it... they get attacked by a werewolf in rural England, which begins a killing spree throughout the city of London on the next full moon. Don't let the naked American man steal your balloons.
Intro:Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00]
IT Chapter 2 trailer [5:26]
Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer [6:40]
Smallville memories [9:58]
This Week in '81 [11:25]
The Movie:An American Werewolf in London info/trailer [15:26]
An American Werewolf in London discussion [20:17]
Five Questions [47:58]
Wrap-Up [1:09:13]
Trailer(s):An American Werewolf in London: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfz9AhPnM8c
IT Chapter 2 trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqUopiAYdRg
Spider-Man: Far From Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt9L1jCKGnE
Episode #243: "It's great to be young and insane" | The Dream Team (1989)
When a doctor hatches a plan to take four psychiatric patients to a Yankees game in the Big Apple, what could possibly go wrong? Billy has a history of compulsive lying and violence, Henry thinks he's a doctor, Jack believes he is Jesus Christ returned, and Albert is a man of very few words. Together they'll have to navigate New York City when their doctor is attacked and left comatose — and they're blamed for it. THE DREAM TEAM starring Michael Keaton, Christopher Lloyd, Peter Boyle, Stephen Furst, and Lorraine Bracco.
Intro:Intro/Spoiler Alert [0:00]
Our Top 10 Episodes of All Time [4:25]
This Week in '89 [10:40]
The Movie:The Dream Team info/trailer [12:34]
The Dream Team discussion [16:06]
Five Questions [42:06]
Wrap-Up [1:02:35]
Trailer(s):Episode #242: "Proctology and Other Related Tendencies" | The Cannonball Run (1981)
We could fire up a black Trans Am, but that's already been done. Instead, let's hop in the ambulance and join in on the craziest cross-country auto race this side of the Bay of Pigs. It's The Cannonball Run starring Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Farrah Fawcett and Roger Moore.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
Avengers: Endgame box office & upcoming post-Endgame Marvel movies [8:30]
This Week in '81 [12:30]
The Movie:The Cannonball Run info/trailer [18:36]
The Cannonball Run discussion [24:36]
Five Questions [1:04:47]
Wrap-Up [1:31:47]
Trailer(s):Episode #241: "Inevitable" | Avengers Endgame (2019)
No spoilers here, but once you click that play button... hold on to your Infinity Stones! John gives his initial thoughts on Avengers Endgame.
Episode #240: "I Can't Drive 35" | Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Hoke may be driving Miss Daisy, but she's certainly driving him crazy. This heartwarming story of a friendship that develops over many years — and many makes and models — is a must-see performance by Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
This Week in '89 [6:13]
The Movie:Driving Miss Daisy info/trailer [7:13]
Driving Miss Daisy discussion [11:16]
Five Questions [40:50]
Wrap-Up [57:38]
Trailer(s):Episode #239: "Livin' on the Edge" | Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
Our resident Disney expert, Jeff Mouse-zzuca... yeah, he'll definitely hate that nickname... has done his homework when it comes to the soon-to-be-open Disney park: Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. We would be honored if you would join us as we discuss the new features, rides, food, shopping and more that will transport visitors to that galaxy far, far away.
The Show:Intro. [0:00]
Disney+ updates [4:40]
Galaxy's Edge general info [10:38]
Galaxy's Edge rides [21:16]
Galaxy's Edge food [36:27]
Galaxy's Edge shopping [54:06]
Galaxy's Edge lodging [1:07:08]
Wrap-up [1:20:51]
Video(s): Galaxy's Edge panel at Star Wars Celebration 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYCdW-_1Ng0Episode #238: "Carpe Diem" | Dead Poets Society (1989)
As the powerful play of great motion pictures goes on, this Robin Williams masterpiece certainly contributes its part.
Intro:Star Wars Celebration recap / The Rise of Skywalker [6:42]
This Week in '89 [26:59]
The Movie:Dead Poets Society info/trailer [29:12]
Dead Poets Society discussion [34:21]
Five Questions [59:49]
Wrap-Up [1:29:50]
Trailer(s):Episode #237: "A thousand generations live in you now" | Rise of Skywalker trailer (2019)
At Star Wars Celebration last week I was in the room where it happened and got to be among the first to see the trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. So what does one do after seeing a 2 minute teaser trailer...? PICK IT APART. Lovingly, though...
Trailer: Episode IX Panel:Episode #236: "The Marble in the Oatmeal" | UHF (1989)
Last week we watched a touching and inspiring film about a man who became a renowned writer and artist despite being born with cerebral palsy. This week... we watched "Weird Al" eat a Twinkie-weiner sandwich.
Intro/News:Ghostbusters 2020 cast members announced [5:01]
John's headed to Star Wars Celebration 2019 [8:10]
This Week in '89 [11:33]
Movie Discussion:UHF background info [12:34]
UHF movie discussion [16:01]
5 Questions [39:48]
Wrap-Up [55:28]
Trailers:Episode #235: "Looks Can Be Deceiving" | My Left Foot (1989)
Christy Brown was born in Ireland in 1932 with cerebral palsy. At the time, a child born differently-abled was likely to be placed in a home and forgotten. Instead, with the help of his mother who always believed in him, he became a renowned painter and writer. MY LEFT FOOT starring Daniel Day Lewis.
Intro/News:Mark Hamill is the new Chucky [13:15]
The Dead Don't Die (2019) trailer released [14:15]
Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt [18:55]
This Week in '89 [25:40]
Movie Discussion:My Left Foot background info [27:18]
My Left Foot movie discussion [30:29]
5 Questions [53:37]
Wrap-Up [1:11:53]
Trailers:My Left Foot did not have a trailer I could find, so here are the others mentioned during this episode:
WARNING: The Dirt trailer has some explicit language and adult scenes, so don't watch around kids!Episode #234: "Cat Scratch Fever" | Captain Marvel (2019)
Pilots. A wingcat named Goose. Let this movie fulfill your need... your need to be brought up to speed on possibly the most powerful Marvel hero introduced in the movie universe: Captain Marvel. We had a daddy-daughter movie outing and came back to talk about the film, as well as our time at the C2E2 con in Chicago last weekend.
The Trailer(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHxvxdRnYc
Episode #233: "A Rose By Any Other Name" | War of the Roses (1989)
The War of the Roses was a series of battles and disputes between two rival houses: The House of Lancaster and the House of York. The War of the Roses that we watched was far less polite and pleasant.
The Trailer(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB1-PbY0ogw
Episode #232: "Give 'em Hell, 54!" | Glory (1989)
When Col. Robert Gould Shaw took command of the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, he likely had no idea how much the men under his command would contribute to the war and to the history of the United States. GLORY tells the story of the forming of this regiment and the struggles they faced as one of the few African American regiments at that point in the Civil War.
The Trailer(s):Episode #231: "This Is Not Your Room" | Turner and Hooch (1989)
These are the simple rules. No barking, now growling, you will not lift your leg to anything in this house. This is not your room. No slobbering, no chewing, you will wear a flea collar. This is not your room. No begging for food, no sniffing of crotches, and you will not drink from my toilet. This is not your room.
This is TURNER AND HOOCH.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [3:41]
- The Sandlot TV series
- Star Wars Episode IX... news???
This Week in '89 [13:58]
The Movie:Turner and Hooch info/trailer [14:32]
Turner and Hooch discussion [16:34]
5 Questions [47:31]
Wrap-up [1:29:37]
The Trailer(s):Episode #230: "God, I Love This Street" | The Burbs (1989)
If you live on a quiet little cul-de-sac in the suburbs, you might want to take a second look at your neighbors because you just never know when they might be devil-worshipping axe murderers. Happens all the time. Especially if you live on Mayfield Place in THE 'BURBS.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [2:54]
- Spielberg vs. Netflix
This Week in '89 [12:43]
The Movie:The 'Burbs info/trailer [13:18]
The 'Burbs discussion [16:37]
5 Questions [34:46]
Wrap-up [1:02:34]
The Trailer(s):Episode #229: "Nobody carries the dog boy" | The Blood of Heroes (1989)
This one's a little more obscure than we've done in a while, but it's a post-apocalyptic sports movie starring Rutger Hauer, so how could we pass it up?! Not only that, but they've actually turned this into a real sport that people play today. You might know this as Salute of the Jugger, but we know it as The Blood of Heroes.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [7:20]
- Armie Hammer as Batman? Was Ben Affleck the best Batman ever?
- Amazon's Middle Earth series
This Week in '89 [13:07]
The Movie:The Blood of Heroes info/trailer [18:05]
The Blood of Heroes discussion [24:00]
5 Questions [38:11]
Wrap-up [1:06:17]
The Trailer(s):Episode #228: Talk with Kevin Smokler
I had the opportunity to spend some time chatting with author and speaker, Kevin Smokler (Brat Pack America, Practical Classics). Our discussion ran the gamut from Batman & James Bond to favorite 80s movies and great places to eat in Chicago!
Check out Kevin's website here: https://www.kevinsmokler.com/
Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/weegee
Episode #227: "It's So Bad" | The Wizard (1989)
I love the Power Glove. It's so bad. And when it comes to The Wizard, we'll leave it up to you to decide what camp you're in. Is this movie "bad" in the 80s sense of the word — like the Power Glove? Or is this one of those that you really only loved as a kid but it doesn't quite hold the same level of fascination when you're older and video game competitions aren't quite as exciting? You decide. Then find out what we decided when we watched The Wizard!
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [2:32]
Bill & Ted 3, Blade reboot, Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers
This Week in '89 [16:02]
The Movie:The Wizard info/trailer [18:34]
The Wizard discussion [22:27]
5 Questions [51:04]
Wrap-up [1:31:36]
The Trailer(s):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEbqd2QMkuw
Games Master TV show from the UK:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pm1266IFqQ&list=PLa_XNUiwxkoFTKGloNYGUtua9WI9mSeak
Episode #226: "The Metaphor of the Flying Hot Dog" | Major League (1989)
Don't mess with Jobu... or the Indians. They might not look like much, but they've got it where it counts.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [5:23]
LOST reboot, No-host Oscars, Flipped Fatal Attraction, Tommy Wiseau's Big Shark
This Week in '89 [37:03]
The Movie:Major League info/trailer [38:49]
Major League discussion [42:52]
5 Questions [1:12:00]
Field of Dreams follow-up [1:54:38]
Wrap-up [2:09:04]
The Trailer(s):Episode #225: "People Will Come" | Field of Dreams (1989)
Is this heaven? No! Your favorite movie podcast is back to talk about a movie that makes every one of us tear up every. single. time. we. watch. it. It's the movie about following your dreams and building a baseball diamond in your cornfield, which we can all relate to... it's Field of Dreams!
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [6:48]
- Avengers: Endgame run-time
- Toy Story 4 and PETA
- Alex Ross comic art exhibit
This Week in '89 [18:09]
The Movie:Field of Dreams info/trailer [19:50]
Field of Dreams discussion [24:42]
5 Questions [54:52]
Wrap-up [1:10:44]
The Trailer(s):Episode #224: "It's Just Been Revoked" | Licence To Kill (1989)
007 seeks revenge on the South American drug lord who murdered one friend and fed another to a shark... but Bond doesn't have the backing of Her Majesty's Secret Service, so he's on his own. To top it all off, his LICENCE TO KILL has "JUST BEEN REVOKED." Most popular movie line of 1989? Maybe...
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [5:15]
This Week in '89 [8:12]
The Movie:Licence to Kill info/trailer [9:07]
Licence to Kill discussion [15:16]
5 Questions [49:18]
Wrap-up [1:16:12]
The Trailer(s):Episode #223: "It's Just Been Revoked" | Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
This time around Murtaugh and Riggs are up against white supremacist South African diplomats who just happen to have "DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITYYYY!!!" On top of that, they have to babysit Leo Getz, deal with the ramifications of Rianne's first commercial gig, and somehow get Murtaugh off the toilet before it explodes! It's LETHAL WEAPON 2.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [6:19]
This Week in '89 [26:43]
The Movie:Lethal Weapon 2 info/trailer [27:20]
Lethal Weapon 2 discussion [31:18]
5 Questions [1:04:34]
Wrap-up [1:25:21]
The Trailer(s):Episode #222: "JUNIOR!" | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
What's better than a father and son adventure movie that spans several continents and centuries? One that happens to be an Indiana Jones movie featuring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, and of course, plenty of Nazi stooges!
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [3:47]
This Week in '89 [4:26]
The Movie:Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade info/trailer [4:54]
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade discussion [7:31]
5 Questions [44:25]
Wrap-up [56:07]
The Trailer(s):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6JB2suJYHM
Diet Coke ad from the VHS:
Episode #221: "Duel of the Freaks" | Batman (1989)
Pat has waited since our first episode (nearly four years ago) to talk about this one. The Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader. He is the night. He is BATMAN.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [5:31]
This Week in '89 [10:11]
The Movie:Batman info/trailer [14:07]
Batman discussion [18:59]
5 Questions [1:12:18]
Wrap-up [1:32:32]
The Trailer(s):Episode #220: "It's Better Down Where It's Wetter" | Aquaman (2018)
We watched Aquaman a few days ago and while the rest of the hosts were off on vacation, I roped the kids into coming on the show with me. John and Norah return to share their thoughts on Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in Aquaman!
Intro:Intro / Hellboy trailer / This Week in '88 [0:00]
The Movie:Aquaman info/trailer [4:32]
Aquaman discussion [9:18]
5 Questions [28:30]
Wrap-up [40:33]
The Trailer(s):Episode #219: "Welcome to the Party, Pal" | Die Hard (1988)
Come listen to the podcast, we'll get together, have a few laughs... It's time for our final 1988 movie and that perennial Christmas favorite (or is it?)... DIE HARD.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
Favorites of 1988 and 2018 [3:41]
Social Media Updates [8:44]
This Week in '88 [9:19]
The Movie:Die Hard info/trailer [9:54]
Die Hard discussion [19:15]
5 Questions [49:05]
Wrap-up [1:09:46]
The Trailer(s):Episode #218: "I Am One With The Yuletide" | Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
Ahh, smell those Christmas movies. You can keep your 'Channel' Number 5, just give me a whiff of the old lonesome podcast. That symbol of brotherly love, that centerpiece that all mankind gathers around to share the cranberry sauce shaped like a can... KnoWhutImean?
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/96pkgf/218-ErnestChristmas.mp3
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News [13:50]
— Avengers: Endgame trailer
— Brightburn trailer
This Week in '88 [37:31]
The Movie:Ernest Saves Christmas info/trailer [38:22]
Ernest Saves Christmas discussion [41:38]
5 Questions [57:19]
Wrap-up [1:39:15]
The Trailer(s):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfyHk0sbFn4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee1172yeqyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6eB0JT1DI4
Episode #217: "The Manson Family Christmas Special" | Scrooged (1988)
It's December! It's... it's the one month of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we... we cheer a little more. For a little over an hour we podcast about a modern spin on the Scrooge story. It's really a sort of a miracle. And if you waste that miracle, you're gonna burn for it, I know what I'm talking about.
And if you listen to the podcast with kids in the car, maybe skip ahead a minute or two at the 1:14:40 mark since Dennis basically ruins the big secret about Santa at that point. Way to go, Dennis.
Intro:
Intro [0:00]
News [6:19]
— Avengers 4
— The Shining sequel
— The Lion King trailer
This Week in '88 [13:15]
The Movie:Scrooged info/trailer [15:25]
Scrooged discussion [21:20]
5 Questions [52:45]
Wrap-up [1:17:07]
The Trailer:Episode #216: "Wasting Old Ladies Isn't Nice" | A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
Have you ever had one of those days where all you want to do is knock off some old lady who witnessed a crime that you helped commit and you keep accidentally killing her prized pet dogs instead? No? Oh... um... okay then. I'm just going to step out for a moment and you can listen to us talk about A Fish Called Wanda.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
This Week in '88 [4:50]
The Movie:A Fish Called Wanda info/trailer [5:30]
A Fish Called Wanda discussion [8:46]
5 Questions [22:54]
Wrap-up & Preview of '89 movies [53:41]
The Trailer:Episode #215: "He Ain't All There, Is He?" | Young Guns (1988)
Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Lou Diamond Phillips, Kiefer Sutherland, Terrence Stamp, Jack Palance... any one of them in an action-packed western would be amazing. Cram all of them in... and you get Young Guns.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
This Week in '88 [5:09]
The Movie:Young Guns info/trailer [6:44]
Young Guns discussion [16:56]
5 Questions [36:02]
Wrap-up [51:15]
The Trailer:Episode #214: "Oh, Funny Face!" | The Naked Gun (1988)
It's the same old story. Boy starts podcast, boy watches movies with friends, friends cohost with boy, podcast gets to 1988, 1988 sees the release of The Naked Gun,boy and friends podcast about The Naked Gunwithout dying in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day. I'd say that's a good year.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News: Are new movies "leaking" too many official photos too early? [2:17]
News: Willy Wonka prequel [4:55]
RIP Stan Lee [6:34]
This Week in '88 [30:45]
The Movie:The Naked Gun info/trailer [31:35]
The Naked Gun discussion [36:20]
5 Questions [53:35]
Wrap-up [59:30]
The Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEYpcCCS-QYEpisode #213: "EMC!" | Young Einstein (1988)
If you're looking for a quirky Australian movie about how Albert Einstein grew up as a poor Tasmanian apple farmer who wanted to patent the invention of bubbly beer, electric guitars, and surfing... then this is the film for you!
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News: The Walking Dead movies [3:20]
News: Are Superheroes More Violent Than Their Villains? (Article) [4:35]
This Week in '88 [12:41]
The Movie:Young Einstein info/trailer [15:34]
Young Einstein discussion [19:32]
5 Questions [40:24]
Wrap-up [1:01:54]
The Trailer:Episode #212: "Brains!!" | Night of the Living Dead (1968) & Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988)
All they really want to do is eat your brains... and they've been doing it since 1968. As the original George A. Romero zombie classic reaches its 50th anniversary, we take a look back at the grand-daddy of zombie films. Then we compare it to the annoying 3rd cousin that nobody's quite sure is really related to anybody else in the room: Return of the Living Dead Part II. Happy Halloween, everyone!
Intro:Intro [0:00]
Movie News [9:40]
- New Robin Hood movie
- Actor James Karen died
- They're building Titanic II??
- Terminator 6
- Man in the High Castle (Amazon Prime)
This Week in '88 [19:47]
The Movie:Night of the Living Dead & Return of the Living Dead 2 info/trailer [22:27]
Living Dead discussion [34:26]
5 Questions [58:07]
Wrap-up [1:12:27]
The Trailers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gUKvmOEGCU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWTyl2_rfj0
Intro Music:For our Horror Month episodes, the intro and outro music was created by Ross Bugden. Check out his work on YouTube!
"Haunted" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOrxwqvfD2EEpisode #211: "OBEY. CONSUME." | They Live (1988)
It is a good thing to marry and reproduce. Obey the authorities and consume. Conform. Chew bubble gum. They Live.
Intro:Intro/TV talk [0:00]
This Week in '88/John's Horror Catch-up [9:10]
The Movie:They Live info/trailer [26:34]
They Live discussion [30:53]
Wrap-up [48:28]
The Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgzPDrJmob4
Intro Music:For our Horror Month episodes, the intro and outro music was created by Ross Bugden. Check out his work on YouTube!
"Haunted" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOrxwqvfD2EEpisode #210: "There's No Such Person As Dracula" | Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
There may be no such person as Dracula, but does Dracula know that? Wilbur and Chick didn't know it before they stumbled upon a plot by the evil Count Dracula to switch the simple brutish brain of Frankenstein's monster with a fresh more-obedient one. It just so happens that Wilbur's brain is the one they want! Join us for one of the original horror comedies: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein!
Intro:Intro/This Week in '88 [0:00]
The Movie:Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein info/trailer [15:45]
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein discussion [21:10]
Wrap-up [43:00]
The Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6l8auIACyc&t=1s
Intro Music:For our Horror Month episodes, the intro and outro music was created by Ross Bugden. Check out his work on YouTube!
"Haunted" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOrxwqvfD2EEpisode #209: "The Great Pumpkinhead, Charlie Brown" | Pumpkinhead (1988)
Revenge of the Nerds? Revenge of the Jedi? Naw... just a straight up revenge demon that hangs out in a pumpkin patch. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find it, maybe you can conjure... The Pumpkinhead.
Intro:Intro/This Week in '88 [0:00]
The Movie:Pumpkinhead info/trailer [4:45]
Pumpkinhead discussion [11:31]
Wrap-up [36:48]
The Trailers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqJ8Teiv6YY
Intro Music:For our Horror Month episodes, the intro and outro music was created by Ross Bugden. Check out his work on YouTube!
"Haunted" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOrxwqvfD2EEpisode #208: "Nothing Will Stop It!" | The Blob (1958/1988)
In this episode we talk about the most voracious appetite we've ever seen... no, not John and Bo at an all-you-can-eat buffet... it's The Blob! We're starting our Horror Month off right with the 1958 classic and the 1988 remake. Beware the Blob!
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News:Rambo 5 started filming [5:15]
Robocop Returns [6:20]
Shout-outs from the So I Married A Movie Geek 1982 Movie Draft [11:16]
Special shout-out to the greatest group of folks in the world: The Guardians of the Goliverse! Check out all of the "Goliverse" podcasts here: @GOLiverse
The other podcasters from the draft:
This week in '88 [18:38]
The Movies:The Blob (1958) [19:59]
The Blob (1988) [23:30]
Wrap-up [57:38]
The Trailers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdUsyXQ8Wrs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syiyZlCMoPk
The Song:"The Blob" by The Five Blobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK5jyVCdXwc
Intro Music:For our Horror Month episodes, the intro and outro music was created by Ross Bugden. Check out his work on YouTube!
"Haunted" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOrxwqvfD2EEpisode #207: "Otis Loved Us!" | Animal House (1978)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the wildest college party in the history of film. We know that we’re typically the “30” something podcast, but we felt that this movie needed our attention.
Now we could podcast about it with conventional weapons, but that could take years and cost millions of lives. No, we thought we needed to go all out. We thought that this situation absolutely required a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody’s part! And we’re just the guys to do it.
The Episode:Intro [0:00]
Animal House background info/trailer [3:58]
Animal House discussion [15:32]
College-age memories [34:13]
Wrap-up [47:50]
The Trailer: National Lampoon’s Animal House trailer (1978) News article: “Animal House Actor is still thanking God.”Episode #206: "May The Ganas Be With You" | Stand And Deliver (1988)
All you need is ganas... the desire to succeed. I'd also argue that a math teacher willing to stand up to a defeated educational system, gangs, and heart attacks don't hurt either. This time we take our seats and add up whether this movie Stands the test of time and still Delivers the goods.
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News:Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker [8:15]
Red Sonja movie news [14:22]
Captain Marvel trailer released [15:33]
The Movies:Stand and Deliver background/trailer [23:32]
Stand and Deliver discussion [33:11]
Wrap-up [1:09:05]
The Trailers:Episode #205: "Greetings and Salutations" | Heathers (1988... 1989)
Well... listen to this podcast gently with a chainsaw. It's Heathers, the dark comedy that probably couldn't get made today. In fact, they tried and it failed. Does this movie stand the test of time and live on, or does its teen angst have too high of a body count?
Intro [0:00]
Summer Movies We Missed [4:34]
Heathers background/trailer [9:03]
Heathers discussion [21:02]
Wrap-up [51:52]
Episode #204: "A Slice of Heaven" | Mystic Pizza (1988)
We start by talking about pizza. We end by talking about pizza. In-between that, we talked about the movie Mystic Pizza... but we were thinking of the pizza the whole time. Thick, cheesy pizza...
Intro:
Intro [0:00]
News:Social Media updates [7:40]
Star Trek updates [11:39]
The Movies:Mystic Pizza background/trailer [22:27]
Mystic Pizza discussion [31:25]
Wrap-up [58:29]
The Trailers:Episode #203: “Dangerous Tourists” | The Accidental Tourist & Dangerous Liaisons
It was either going to be called "Dangerous Tourists" or "Accidental Liaisons." Either way, it seemed to work. This week we travel from the mundane day-to-day of a grief-stricken travel writer all the way to the vicious manipulations of the French court in the 18th century. Did we fall in love with these quirky movies or did heads roll?
Intro:Intro [0:00]
News:Bond 25 director bows out [8:15]
Blade turns 20 [11:41]
Ewan McGregor open to doing Christopher Robin 2 [18:20]
Star Wars: Resistance [21:25]
Social Media Shout-outs! [24:27]
The Movies:The Accidental Tourist background/trailer [28:13]
The Accidental Tourist discussion [38:08]
Dangerous Liaisons background/trailer [1:00:54]
Dangerous Liaisons discussion [1:10:08]
Wrap-up [1:32:58]
The Trailers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQPonAjdU8g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbB2oBlP2uI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH_Ws7sA468
Episode #202: "Silly Old Bear" | Christopher Robin (2018)
We're joined by the amazing Teresa Delgado from the Disney Vault Talk podcast this time to talk about Christopher Robin. This sweet and sentimental tale of Christopher Robin reuniting with his childhood is perfect for the entire family!
Intro:Intro [0:00]
Teresa Delgado from Disney Vault Talk [7:09]
http://geekoutpodcast.com/dvt/
News:Star Trek's Chris Crisis [18:56]
Batwoman actor leaves Twitter [24:30]
Jeff's "Mystery Movie Trailer" [30:20]
Dumbo trailer [34:06]
Mary Poppins Returns trailer [37:03]
Disney News [40:19]
The Movie:Christopher Robin background/trailer [41:14]
Christopher Robin discussion [47:50]
Wrap-up [2:05:38]
The Trailer:Episode #201: Guilty Pleasure Movies (Part Deux)
For our 201st episode, we continue the journey into our favorite guilty pleasure movies of the 80s and beyond. Thank you to all of our listeners and followers who have been with us at any point along this ride to the 200th. Here's to 200+ more!
View our "Guilty Pleasure" lists on Letterboxd...
Guilty Pleasure Movies of the 80s and Beyond
Episode #200: Guilty Pleasure Movies
For our 200th episode, we delve into our favorite guilty pleasure movies of the 80s and beyond. Thank you to all of our listeners and followers who have been with us at any point along this ride to the 200th. Here's to 200+ more!
View our "Guilty Pleasure" lists on Letterboxd...
Guilty Pleasure Movies of the 80s and Beyond
Episode #199: "You Shot Me" | Tequila Sunrise (1988)
There are times when you watch a movie for the first time and you love it. There are times when you hate it. Then there's Tequila Sunrise. Join Pat and John as they try to work through their feelings surrounding this movie.
Intro:
Intro [0:00]
Listener feedback [3:25]
News:The MoviePass fiasco [8:27]
The Sandlot prequel announced [21:43]
Star Wars: Episode IX updates [25:03]
Venom trailer [27:28]
Andy Serkis' Animal Farm movie goes to Netflix [31:24]
The Movie:Tequila Sunrise background/trailer [32:10]
Tequila Sunrise discussion [48:25]
Bad Movies with Great Casts? [1:08:50]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:32:03]
The Trailer:Tequila Sunrise trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHIC22yqrZE
Venom trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXV6LvbLc7Q
Episode #198: "Misty Gorillas" | Gorillas in the Mist (1988)
There's no monkeying around when it comes to the critically acclaimed film, Gorillas in the Mist. We just go ape for Sigourney Weaver's performance as Dian Fossey, the renowned and controversial primate specialist who almost single-handedly saved the gorilla population of Rwanda and Uganda. I've run out of primate puns, so you should probably just listen to the episode now...
Intro:
Intro [0:00]
Movies/TV shows we're watching [7:20]
Star Wars Episode IX cast list released [15:20]
The Movie:Gorillas in the Mist background/trailer [19:01]
Gorillas in the Mist discussion [27:16]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [57:13]
The Trailer:Episode #197: Tom Cruisin' 88 | Cocktail & Rain Man (1988)
This week is our 1988 Tom Cruise double-header episode as we dive into Cocktail & Rain Man. We talk a little about the firing of James Gunn and how delinquent John is for just now starting the Harry Potter books.
Intro:
John finally started the Harry Potter books [1:30]
James Gunn's firing & controversy [2:42]
The Movies:Cocktail info [11:52]
Rain Man info [18:56]
Trailers & Behind the Scenes info [21:23]
Cocktail discussion [29:49]
Rain Man discussion [43:51]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:16:00]
Episode #196: San Diego Comic Con 2018
This year's Comic Con was filled with announcements and trailers galore. Pat and John take some time to sift through the good and bad of it all.
Intro:John's Movie Money Adventure in Texas [3:23]
Ant-Man and The Wasp [10:55]
"Practice your instruments, kids" [12:47]
San Diego Comic Con:The Flash Season 5 [21:21]
Aquaman [24:48]
Shazam! [29:45]
Titans Season 1 [38:17]
Glass [1:00:37]
Godzilla: King of Monsters [1:05:35]
Clone Wars Season 7 [1:09:21]
Wrap up [1:16:32]
Episode #195: "Say It Ain't So" | Eight Men Out (1988)
"Say it ain't so, Joe!" When eight players from the Chicago White Sox were found guilty of having thrown the World Series, the baseball world was in an uproar. We're not in an uproar here, but we talk a little baseball and a little sports scandals in general. Join us for John Sayles' Eight Men Out.
Intro:
Intro [0:00]
The Movie:Eight Men Out background/trailer [5:48]
Eight Men Out discussion [13:51]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [40:18]
The Trailer:Episode #194: "The Ghost With the Most" | Everybody's All-American (1988)
Gavin is everybody's All-American. Then he enters the NFL draft and begins his career for the struggling Redskins. He quickly discovers that even the strongest love for the game won't translate into success. It's Dennis Quaid, Jessica Lange, Timothy Hutton and John Goodman in Everybody's All-American.
Intro:
Intro [0:00]
The Movie:Everybody's All-American background/trailer [5:32]
Everybody's All-American discussion [12:11]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [50:11]
The Trailer:Episode #193: “Podcast for the Recently Deceased” | Beetlejuice (1988)
Ah. Well… we attended Juilliard… we’re graduates of the Harvard business school. We podcast quite extensively. We’ve lived through the Black Plague and had a pretty good time during that. John’s seen the EXORCIST ABOUT A HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY SINGLE TIME HE SEES IT… NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT YOU’RE TALKING TO A COUPLE OF DEAD GUYS… NOW WHAT DO YOU THINK? You think we’re qualified?
Yeah… it’s Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetleju…
Intro:
Intro [0:00]
Pat finally saw Avengers: Infinity War [5:39]
The Movie:Beetlejuice discussion [21:50]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:18:20]
The Trailer:Episode #192: "Lies and Balderdash" | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Your reality is lies and balderdash... but we feel like we've got a grasp on the final film of Terry Gilliam's "Imagination" trilogy: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
And don't worry. We will silence those enemy cannons. It's Wednesday, after all.
Intro:
Shoutouts and New Movie News [0:00]
The Movie:The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Background info & trailer [10:37]
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen discussion [23:08]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [51:54]
The Trailer:Episode #191: "Good Morning, My Neighbors!" | Coming to America (1988)
Sometimes our podcast gets confused with ones that talk about the 80s TV series "thirtysomething," but see, we've got this little misunderstanding. That's "thirtysomething" and we're "30something." They talk about a TV show... we talk about movies you probably watched on TV.
And our buns have no seeds.
Coming to America.
Intro:Intro & The Great Outdoors follow-up [0:00]
Incredibles 2 [4:09]
Val Kilmer back as "Iceman" in Top Gun 2 [11:09]
The Movie:Coming to America Background info & trailer [13:15]
Coming to America discussion [25:07]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:12:30]
The Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPE4OCeKt2k
Eddie Murphy in the "White Like Me" SNL skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_LeJfn_qW0
Episode #190: "Big Bear Chase Me" | The Great Outdoors (1988)
Chet Ripley just wants to have a nice time with his family in their lakeside cabin. When his yuppie brother-in-law, Roman, shows up that plan goes out the window. Chet will spend the rest of his vacation just trying to survive, whether we're talking water skis, bears, or 96 oz steaks. It's The Great Outdoors!
Intro:
Shoutouts [0:00]
Star Wars fan problems [7:54]
New Movie News [20:35]
The Movie:The Great Outdoors Background info & trailer [30:20]
The Great Outdoors discussion [35:43]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:08:34]
The Trailer:Episode #189: "Your mother mates out of season" | Alien Nation (1988)
The Newcomers have landed and are integrating into our society, but these visitors from another world are not always welcome. Sykes — a human cop — has just been paired up with the first Newcomer detective, Sam Francisco. Together they need to solve a mystery surrounding a Newcomer conspiracy and a dangerous alien drug that will threaten the delicate relationship between humans and Newcomers.
Intro:
The Land of DQ, The Rain, Deadwood, and Cobra Kai [0:00]
The Movie:Alien Nation Background info & trailer [11:56]
Alien Nation discussion [22:15]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [52:25]
The Trailer:Episode #188: “Look at the size of those hematomas!” | Maniac Cop (1988)
Paranoia has gripped New York City as a killer is on the loose. But who can save you when the killer appears to be a cop? John and Pat debate whether or not a movie like Maniac Cop can have any redeeming social commentary… or is it just an exploitation film?
Intro:Possible Willow sequel? Zombieland 2 is coming [0:00]
The Movie:Background info & trailer [11:27]
Maniac Cop discussion [18:36]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [44:50]
The Trailer:Episode #187: "I Have A Good Feeling About This" | Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Solo: A Star Wars Story has had a rocky history over the last year. Some believed it wasn't needed. Some believed it was never going to happen. Directors were swapped and no footage was shown for months. Now that it's here... what do we think?
1. Intro; Solo background info/trailer [0:00]
2. Solo discussion [8:41]
3. What's Next? — Boba Fett, Lando, or Obi-Wan [1:15:30]
4. Wrap-up [1:22:10]
The trailer:Episode #186: "The crime is organized; the police is not" | Red Heat (1988)
When East Meets West, the Champion remains standing... oops, sorry. That's Rocky IV. This time around, it's less about boxing and more about bridging the cultural and political divide to track down one of the Soviet Union's most dangerous criminals who is loose on the streets of Chicago. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Belushi star in RED HEAT.
Intro:Greeting & "Should Netflix and other streaming services' movies be eligible for Oscars?" [0:00]
The Movie:Background info & trailer [13:28]
Red Heat discussion [19:00]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [41:00]
The Trailer:Episode #185: “Because of Where We Live” | Colors (1988)
We start our month of “cop” movies off with the controversial look into the gang neighborhoods of Los Angeles in Dennis Hopper’s COLORS.
Intro:Bohemian Rhapsody trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMoQzl16zrE [8:35]
Music discussion – Jonathan Øverby: https://www.wpr.org/programs/higher-ground
“Cobra Kai” YouTube series – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwwxNbtK6Y [18:01]
The Movie:Background info & trailer [28:53]
Colors discussion [34:24]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:08:27]
The Trailer:
Episode #184: "We're in the endgame now" | Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
After 10 years of build-up, Thanos has finally arrived. Avengers: Infinity War is one of the most anticipated movies of all time and it didn't disappoint. This episode I'm joined by the Peter Parker to my Tony Stark as my son John gives his two cents on what it was like to experience the twists and turns of Infinity War.
The trailer:Episode #183: "Video Killed The Grocery Store" | Return of the Killer Tomatoes & Tapeheads (1988)
April is our month of movies that are just weird or different enough not to fit into some of the other themes we had assigned to each month. So... we end the month with one of the weirdest of 1988: Return of the Killer Tomatoes. Once we move pasta that one, we take a look at Tapeheads, which didn't seem to know exactly what it wanted to be... much like the main characters. Finally, we go off on a bit of a tangent related to MTV, music video channels, and how Pat grew up without cable and still turned out okay.
The Movies:Return of the Killer Tomatoes [6:28]
Tapeheads [37:12]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:28:12]
The trailers:Episode #182: 80 Years of Superman — Part 2
On April 18, 1938, the world was introduced to the first superhero. He looked like a circus strongman. He performed feats of strength and daring like Hercules or Tarzan. He defended the common man and stood up against evil and corruption. He was: Superman. Now 80 years later Superman has become an integral part of western culture and his influence can be seen across the world. In Part 2 of our homage to the Man of Steel, we run through the history of Superman over the airwaves as well as the big and small screens.
The Best Superman Podcast: STARKVILLE'S HOUSE OF EL Watch a bunch of former Supermen hang out with each other:Episode #181: 80 Years of Superman — Part 1
On April 18, 1938, the world was introduced to the first superhero. He looked like a circus strongman. He performed feats of strength and daring like Hercules or Tarzan. He defended the common man and stood up against evil and corruption. He was: Superman. Now 80 years later Superman has become an integral part of western culture and his influence can be seen across the world. In Part 1 of our homage to the Man of Steel, John talks the character of Superman and the evolution of Superman comics from 1938 to 2018.
I think most of the stories I listed as being my favorite Superman stories of all time ended up on this list as well, but here's a collection of some of the best or most memorable Superman stories from the last 80 years:
The 75 Greatest Superman Stories of All Timehttps://www.cbr.com/the-75-greatest-superman-stories-of-all-time-master-list/
The Evolution of the Super-SuitWhether it stands for an "S" or for "hope," that bright symbol emblazoned Superman's suit is one of the most readily identifiable symbols in the world. The suit hasn't been without some changes here and there, though. I always find these collections of super-suits a fun recollection of how things have changed over time with regard to the Man of Steel's wardrobe.
Episode #180: "Body & Blood" | Dead Ringers & The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
April is our month of movies that are just weird or different enough not to fit into some of the other themes we had assigned to each month. That being said, we start the month off with Dead Ringers and The Last Temptation of Christ. Both a little controversial. Both created by visionary directors. Both a little unsettling.
News:Solo trailer
Terminator 6 casting news
Taika Waititi working on live-action Akira
My weekend at C2E2
The Movies:Background info & trailer for Dead Ringers [23:13]
Dead Ringers discussion [29:02]
Background info & trailer for The Last Temptation of Christ [50:08]
The Last Temptation of Christ discussion [53:38]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:41:08]
The trailers:Episode #179: "She wanted to go dancing, so we watched a movie" | Ready Player One (2018)
The 80s love-fest is here! Ready Player One from Ernest Cline has been adapted into a movie and by some miracle of licensing, they've been able to include a ridiculous amount of 80s pop culture goodness. Grab your Viewmaster, put on some Rush, and get the Pop Rocks ready...
The trailer:Episode #178: "You ARE Great" | Willow & Child's Play (1988)
One of our movies this week is full of magic and wonder. Swords and sorcery. The other one is a bit more murder-y. We explore the adventurous world of Willow alongside the dark streets of Chicago being haunted by a possessed doll: Willow & Child's Play.
New Movie News:
Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet [5:56]
Updates on new Matrix movie [14:03]
The Movies:
Background info & trailer for Willow [18:25]
Willow discussion [34:07]
Background info & trailer for Child's Play [1:02:04]
Child's Play discussion [1:06:58]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:26:21]
The trailers:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZFtUwAs0wk
Episode #177: "Batman '88" | The Killing Joke & A Death in the Family (1988)
In 1986, Frank Miller introduced us to a dark and gritty Batman who's pulling a Murtaugh and definitely getting too old for this #@&% in The Dark Knight Returns. In 1987, Frank Miller jumped back and showed us Bruce Wayne's formative first year as the Batman in Batman: Year One. In 1988, Alan Moore, Jim Starlin, Brian Bolland, and Jim Aparo decided to beat the crap (literally) out of the Bat family by crippling Batgirl and killing Robin. This episode we take a look at two of the most influential Batman stories of all time: The Killing Joke and A Death in the Family.
New Movie News:Intro [0:00]
"Timeless" TV series [5:11]
The Killing Joke:The Killing Joke discussion [12:13]
A Death in the Family:A Death in the Family discussion [47:10]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:07:35]
Videos:Tommy Wiseau's Joker audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFjFxgHedgM
Batman: The Killing Joke animated movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeNi4PfNMqI
"Timeless" TV series trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSYZJGAGvww
Episode #176: “Big Twins” | Twins & Big (1988)
These movies are eerily similar. Danny DeVito feels like he’s looking into a mirror when he meets his twin brother Julius for the first time. Josh Baskin looks in the mirror and sees Tom Hanks. Both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Hanks end up with the goofy “I kissed a girl and I liked it” grins on their faces. Whether you’re big or small, we think you’ll enjoy our two movies on tap this week: Twins and Big.
New Movie News:Christopher Robin trailer released [1:05]
90th Oscars [6:07]
Mary Poppins Returns trailer released [12:55]
Roseanne returns to television [15:32]
The Movies:Background info & trailers for Twins and Big [22:58]
Twins discussion [31:39]
Big discussion [1:00:27]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:43:39]
The trailers:Episode #175: "Ich bin ein engel" | Wings of Desire (1988)
The divide between East and West is meaningless when you're an angel. You can come and go, observing humanity throughout the course of eternity... until the day you decide you want to become one of them. This one is the classic German film of an angel who decides to give up eternity for a chance at love and humanity: Wings of Desire (Der Himmel über Berlin).
New Movie News:Star Wars Episode IX script is done, Joss Whedon leaves Batgirl movie, Black Panther fans prank call Wauconda, IL [9:35]
Wings of Desire:Background info [15:09]
Movie discussion [17:31]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [53:55]
The trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0htOcy1QUkk
David Bowie at the Berlin Wall in 1987:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C7FlnBt1q4&feature=youtu.be
Episode #174: "I Want To Believe" | Casablanca (1942)
Victor Laszlo believes in freedom. Ilsa believes in Victor. Rick believed in his love for Ilsa. We wanted to believe that Rick and Ilsa didn't "get together" in that one scene because it just makes other conversations awkward later. Mostly, though, we want you to believe that the hype is real. Casablanca is one of the greatest movies ever made and we celebrate its 75th anniversary by taking a look back at this classic cinematic masterpiece.
New Movie News:Ivan Drago returns in Creed 2 [6:40]
"Lost in Space" remake comes to Netflix [11:01]
Origin movie of The Joker in the works [12:00]
Casablanca:Background info & trailer [17:58]
Movie discussion [27:05]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:22:45]
The trailer:Episode #173: "Crash Tess Dummies" | Bull Durham & Working Girl (1988)
I believe strikeouts are fascist. I believe she's got a mind for business and a bod for sin. I believe Solo will be fun, but Cloverfield Paradox was bad. I believe in three guys talking movies from the 80s in a podcast that lasts for a couple of hours. I believe we're talking about Bull Durham and Working Girl.
New Movie News:
Solo trailer, The Cloverfield Paradox, new Benji movie coming to Netflix, Ant-Man & The Wasp [1:05]
The Movies:
Background info & trailers for Bull Durham and Working Girl [29:06]
Bull Durham discussion [42:23]
Working Girl discussion [1:17:51]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:46:09]
The trailers:Episode #172: "Prepare for Assembly!" | Earth Star Voyager (1988)
After Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered in 1987, Disney tried their hand at a sci-fi series with a starship manned by a crew of teenagers who are off to colonize a new planet to escape the dying planet Earth. The Wonderful World of Disney presented a two-night event: "Earth Star Voyager."
Intro [0:00]
Background info & trailer for "Earth Star Voyager" [4:36]
"Earth Star Voyager" discussion [11:16]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:03:41]
The movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDFF9sIT6jE
Episode #171: “Prehistoric Savoir Faire” | The Land Before Time / Oliver & Company (1988)
Join us on a journey through all of the feels as we jump even further back from 1988 into prehistoric times with the children’s classic The Land Before Time… then forward again to New York’s Fifth Avenue for the Disney animated remake of Oliver Twist: Oliver and Company!
Intro & Who Framed Roger Rabbit follow-up [0:00]
New Movie News:
Jurassic World Live [8:43]
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story [11:35]
Indiana Jones 5 coming in 2020 [17:20]
Oscar Nominations & Snubs [22:55]
Tom Hanks to play Mr. Rogers [26:35]
Cloverfield 3 moving to Netflix [28:53]
Ryan Reynolds in the Clue remake [29:40]
“Muppet Babies” is coming back [34:27]
Black Panther and Ant-Man & The Wasp [36:50]
The Movies:
Background info & trailers for The Land Before Time and Oliver & Company [39:25]
The Land Before Time discussion [48:38]
Oliver & Company discussion [1:25:00]
Wrap-up & Next Episodes [1:43:52]
The trailers:Episode #170: "P-p-p-please!" | Who Framed Roger Rabbit & Cartoons of the 80s (1988)
Who framed Roger Rabbit? And who doesn't love Saturday Morning Cartoons?! All of the answers to those questions in our newest episode!
1. Intro & Who Framed Roger Rabbit background info/trailer [0:00]
2. Who Framed Roger Rabbit discussion [10:15]
3. Late 80s cartoons & the "death of the Saturday morning cartoons" [57:27]
The trailers:Episode #169: "When This Baby Hits Hachi Ju Hachi" | My Neighbor Totoro & AKIRA (1988)
We're full speed ahead into 1988 with our first episode of the year. January is our animation month and we begin with an exploration of two very different ends of the anime spectrum: My Neighbor Totoro and AKIRA.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. My Neighbor Totoro and AKIRA background info/trailer [5:09]
3. My Neighbor Totoro discussion [15:13]
4. AKIRA discussion [1:07:23]
5. Wrap-up [1:33:06]
The trailers
My Neighbor Totoro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5vkCjMqO08
Episode #168: “Best of ’87 & ’17”
As our voyage through the movies of 1987 comes to a close, John waxes nostalgic on his favorites from this last year — both from 1987 and the new releases of 2017. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast this year, buckle up, because once this baby hits ’88…
Episode #167: "We Are The Spark" | Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
We all had a chance to watch The Last Jedi at least once, so John, Jeff, Pat, and Dennis sat down to talk through our feelings — and there were many — about the newest installment in the Star Wars saga.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. The Last Jedi background info/trailer [6:20]
3. Negative Reactions to The Last Jedi [15:00]
4. The Last Jedi discussion [28:13]
5. Wrap-up [2:26:28]
Episode #166: "High Infidelity" | Fatal Attraction (1987)
When a one-night stand turns into a couple of nights... and then Dan suddenly remembers he's married to a fantastic wife, has a great kid, and a fairly low-maintenance dog... you've got either a recipe for disaster or bunny soup. Whichever one sounds tastier.
1. Intro & Ready Player One discussion [0:00]
2. Fatal Attraction background info/trailer [10:25]
3. Fatal Attraction discussion [18:52]
4. Wrap-up [51:54]
The trailer:Episode #165: "At Least Nobody Was Hurt" | Ernest Goes To Camp (1987)
In a movie that's campy in more ways than one, Ernest P. Worrell tries to help a group of misfit boys turn their lives around and save Camp Kikakee from the evil developer Sherman Krader who just wants the land so he can tear it up and mine it. With a little help from the boys, some turtles, and the secret recipe for eggs erroneous, Ernest might just save the day.
1. Intro & Disney-Fox merger news [0:00]
2. Ernest Goes to Camp background info/trailer [36:40]
3. Ernest Goes to Camp discussion [40:57]
4. Wrap-up [1:09:01]
The trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je3jfepymQM
Episode #164: "I Dig It" | Justice League (2017)
Justice League was a step in the right direction for the DCEU. John, Jeff, Pat, Bo, and special guest Will talk about why this is one of the best DCEU movies to date!
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Justice League background info/trailer [6:08]
3. Justice League discussion [18:23]
4. Wrap-up [1:40:28]
The trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cxixDgHUYw&t=6s
Episode #163: "Teenage Wasteland" | Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
The 80s was full of movies showcasing the plight of the modern teenager... and John Hughes was the master. Unfortunately, John Hughes didn't make this one. What do you get when you cross a story about a boy wanting to be popular with good old-fashioned almost-prostitution? Can't Buy Me Love!
1. Intro & 1987 in Review discussion [0:00]
2. Can't Buy Me Love background info/trailer [19:50]
3. Can't Buy Me Love discussion [27:43]
4. Wrap-up [56:25]
The trailer:Episode #162: "Oh Baby" | Baby Boom (1987)
J.C. Wiatt can't have a baby because she's got a 12:30 lunch meeting. Or at least, that's what she thought before a relative died and left her with a toddler to raise in the midst of her busy corporate life. Baby Boom stars Diane Keaton, Harold Ramis, and Sam Shepard.
1. Intro & Thor: Ragnarok discussion [0:00]
2. Baby Boom background info/trailer [29:18]
3. Baby Boom discussion [35:30]
4. Wrap-up [1:04:02]
The trailer:Episode #161: "All in the Family" | The Secret of My Success (1987)
We came to a startling realization that Michael J. Fox features in more than one role where a relative wants to give new meaning to the term "family get-together." Regardless, the secret of The Secret of My Success is that it's a fun, lighthearted take on big business in the 80s.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. The Secret of My Success background info/trailer [17:59]
3. The Secret of My Success discussion [27:25]
4. Wrap-up [44:39]
The trailer:
Episode #160: "Greed... is Good" | Wall Street (1987)
Gordon Gekko (which I always thought would be a great name for the Geico gecko) is a ruthless Wall Street player who makes multi-million dollar deals before most of us have had breakfast. Bud Fox is a young and restless stock broker looking to score a big client. When he finally gets his foot in the door of Gekko's office, it may have been more than he bargained for.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Wall Street background info/trailer [22:46]
3. Wall Street discussion [33:17]
4. Wrap-up [1:08:00]
The trailer:Episode #159: "Finger Lickin' Good" | Near Dark (1987)
Take the cast of ALIENS and put them in Oklahoma... and make them vampires. Then you've got Kathryn Bigelow's feature film directing debut: NEAR DARK.
(I wonder what Paul Reiser would've looked like as a vampire...)
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Near Dark background info/trailer [26:06]
3. Near Dark discussion [36:40]
4. Wrap-up [1:18:39]
The trailer:Episode #158: “Chill the Maggots; Sex the Roaches” | Hellraiser (1987)
It’s the epic love story for the ages: Girl meets boy. Girl marries boy. Girl is bored with husband and has affair with husband’s brother. Brother-in-law gets bored with the limits of earthly pleasure and pain and gets ripped apart and taken to another dimension. Girl moves into brother-in-law’s old house and ultimately discovers undead skinless brother-in-law in the attic. Girl begins to seduce and murder random men to help restore brother-in-law’s physical body. Eventually demon/angel with pincushion head shows up and raises hell.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Hellraiser background info/trailer [7:25]
3. Hellraiser discussion [19:09]
4. Wrap-up [45:03]
The trailer:
Episode #157: "Party Like It's 1999" | Prince of Darkness (1987)
You see what I did there? It's called PRINCE of Darkness and the visions from the future take place in 1999, so it's like the song "1999 (Party Like It's 1999)" by Prince. Right? Shut up.
Anyway, apparently Jesus was an alien who started a secret society 2,000 years ago which became the Catholic Church and kept the secret that what we thought was God was really the Anti-god and is evil and his son (the Prince of Darkness) was contained within a canister of ectoplasm for 2,000 years. Now the Canister of Satan is ready to open and literally unleash Hell on earth.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. The Last Jedi trailer [4:04]
3. Solo: A Star Wars Story discussion [23:18]
4. Steve Martin & Martin Short [37:01]
5. Prince of Darkness Background Info/Trailer [40:17]
6. Wrap-up [1:10:45]
The trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5I3Lt8PwyQEpisode #156: "If It Bleeds..." | Predator (1987)
Arnold and his friends go on a tropical vacation and find that all is not what it seems in this light-hearted family-friendly romp through the jungle. It's PREDATOR! (Rated R for some slight non-family-friendly elements)
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Predator discussion [11:55]
3. Wrap-up [41:22]
The trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKDNI_CjpcE
Episode #155: "Cannon Fodder" | Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
When the United States and North Korea threaten nuclear war... oops, sorry... jump back 30 years. When the United States and the Soviet Union threaten nuclear war, it takes a mind-wiped Lois Lane and some random school kid's letter for Superman to decide to rid the world of nuclear weapons. He gets more than he bargained for, however, when Lex Luthor returns to the scene and has engineered the perfect weapon of mass destruction: Golan-Globus... (Sorry... did it again...) Nuclear Man!
1. Intro & Blade Runner 2049 disappoints at the box office, final Justice League trailer, The Last Jedi trailer coming tonight and tickets on sale today! [0:00]
2. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace review [13:06]
3. Wrap-up [39:55]
The trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drvoAempNTY
Superman IV Behind the Scenes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLsSuQ1gr9c
Episode #154: "I'm Possessed!" | Innerspace (1987)
Have you ever had one of those days where you had a plan in mind, but everything went wrong? Let's say, for example, you planned to be miniaturized and injected into a lab rabbit so you could study it from the inside, but instead the lab was attacked by saboteurs who wanted to steal the technology for themselves and you ended up being inadvertently injected into a grocery store assistant manager who also happens to be a hypochondriac. Typical, right?
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Innerspace Background Info/Trailer [5:00]
3. Innerspace Discussion [10:31]
4. Wrap-up [32:24]
The trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E84dh509_lM
100 Horror Movies to See Before You Get Killed:Here's the list of horror movies from the EMP Museum in Seattle that I referenced on the show.
https://letterboxd.com/scrumblebunny/list/100-horror-movies-to-see-before-you-get-killed/
Episode #153: "Nostalgia+Robots" | *batteries not included (1987)
When real estate developers strike and the Goonies aren't around to save you, who can the residents of a dilapidated old apartment building/diner turn to...? The Fix-its, of course!
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Superman Extended Edition release [8:14]
3. Spaceballs: The Auction (and X-Files returns again) [22:27]
4. *batteries not included Background Info/Trailer [25:57]
5. *batteries not included Discussion [31:53]
6. Wrap-up [1:19:44]
The trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJmvsb13dA8
Episode #152: Favorite Movie Music of All Time 3!
Pat, Jeff and John decided to put each other through the torment of having to narrow down their favorite movie composers, scores, individual songs, etc. to a series of "top 5" lists. Here's part 3!
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Favorite Dramatic Scores [31:55]
3. Favorite Compilation Soundtracks [1:00:49]
4. Honorable Mentions [1:16:14]
5. Wrap-up [1:38:05]
Episode #151: Favorite Movie Music of All Time - Part Deux!
Pat, Jeff and John decided to put each other through the torment of having to narrow down their favorite movie composers, scores, individual songs, etc. to a series of "top 5" lists. Here's part 2!
(And feel free to weigh in on the Blues Brothers is/isn't a musical debate!)
1. Intro/Favorite Soundtracks of the 80s [0:00]
2. Favorite Movie Musicals [25:59]
3. Favorite Individual Songs [51:27]
4. Wrap-up [1:32:24]
Episode #150: Favorite Movie Music of All Time
Pat, Jeff and John decided to put each other through the torment of having to narrow down their favorite movie composers, scores, individual songs, etc. to a series of "top 5" lists. They made it out alive... mostly. We hope you all enjoy our very special 150th episode!
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Tobe Hooper RIP [8:18]
3. What makes a song or score "work?" [12:34]
4. Favorite composers [25:17]
5. Favorite film scores of all time [1:17:10]
6. First soundtrack owned [1:32:30]
7. Wrap-up [1:37:21]
Episode #149: "Spaceballs: The Podcast" | Spaceballs (1987)
Planet Spaceball is running out of air, but King Roland of Druidia has plenty of fresh air — and the Spaceballs want it. They kidnap Princess Vespa and will force Roland to give up the super secret unbreakable code to open the planetary shield... unless Lone Starr and his faithful Mog friend, Barf, can stop them!
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 35th Anniversary [11:01]
3. Spaceballs: The Background Info/trailer [18:13]
4. Spaceballs: The Trivia Game [33:35]
5. Spaceballs: The Discussion [39:26]
6. Spaceballs: The Sequel? [1:04:15]
7. Favorite Mel Brooks movie? [1:11:46]
6. Wrap-up [1:20:32]
The trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGIM_yNzeUo
Episode #148: "Ministers of Death" | Full Metal Jacket (1987)
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
1. Intro/Solar Eclipses [0:00]
2. What Fall 2017 movies are we looking forward to? [10:47]
3. Full Metal Jacket Intro./Background info/Trailer [21:10]
4. Full Metal Jacket discussion [27:16]
5. Favorite Stanley Kubrick movie? [58:35]
6. Wrap-up [1:02:05]
The trailer: (Explicit Language)Episode #147: "Just Play It Loud!" | Good Morning Vietnam (1987)
In 1965, an unorthodox and irreverent DJ named Adrian Cronauer begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam.
1. Intro, Movie background info, trailer [0:00]
2. Good Morning Vietnam discussion [17:26]
3. Favorite scenes [30:32]
4. Favorite quotes [37:32]
5. Wrap-up [50:07]
The trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mJoHqmtFcQ
Behind the Scenes Recordings: The Real Adrian Cronauer:Episode #146: "Cadillac of the Skies" | Empire of the Sun (1987)
When a young Bruce Wayne gets separated from his parents, he must learn to do whatever it takes in order to survive in a Japanese internment camp, whether it's stealing supplies for his friend Basie, protecting the weaker residents of the camp, or being left completely in awe of anything with wings and a propeller. Empire of the Sun was directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Christian Bale and John Malkovich, with music by John Williams.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Empire of the Sun background info/trailer [13:04]
3. Empire of the Sun review [19:33]
4. Voicemails [38:13]
5. Wrap-up [41:42]
The trailer:Episode #145: "They Love Everybody But You" | Hamburger Hill (1987)
Most Vietnam War movies deal with the psychological torment of war and how soldiers left as idealistic young men, but came back scarred physically and mentally... and having to face a nation that was not proud of their sacrifices. Hamburger Hill tells a different story: one of a band of brothers trying to do the impossible in the midst of war, racism, and the knowledge that they may now be outcasts even in their own country.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk [6:33]
3. Hamburger Hill background info/trailer [38:09]
4. Hamburger Hill discussion [49:25]
5. Wrap-up [1:37:16]
The trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD8JsqTcZoc
Episode #144: "So.Many.Trailers." | San Diego Comic Con & D23 Expo
Last month saw the release of a ridiculous amount of amazing new trailers at San Diego Comic Con... and some pretty exciting news coming out of Disney's D23 Expo. It's like an eating contest of movie trailers and we'll spend the next couple of hours digesting it all... Okay... that just sounds gross now.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. D23 announcements [8:13]
3. Thor Ragnarok [45:06]
4. Justice League [53:21]
5. Stranger Things 2 [1:10:46]
6. Ready Player One [1:19:50]
7. Marvel's Defenders & Inhumans [1:26:47]
8. Star Trek Discovery [1:38:22]
9. Other trailers [1:44:49]
10. It [2:07:51]
11. Wrap-up [2:15:10]
The trailers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FspUmC2lhOA
Episode #143: "All Good Podcasts..." | Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Space... the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise... first airing in 1987 and running 7 seasons, The Next Generation was the definitive Star Trek for 80s kids. Join us as we get all dressed up for a Betazoid wedding and talk about our favorite characters, episodes, aliens and ships.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Ranking the Star Trek: The Next Generation era films [7:51]
3. Which character do you most resemble or most want to be? [14:15]
4. Worst 5 episodes [24:06]
5. Top 5 favorite episodes overall [34:53]
6. Favorite episode from each season [55:56]
7. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:12:33]
The trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtmsI07AMsE
Episode #142: "The Best of Both Podcasts" | Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Space... the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise... first airing in 1987 and running 7 seasons, The Next Generation was the definitive Star Trek for 80s kids. Join us as we proceed at full impulse and talk about our favorite characters, episodes, aliens and ships. Part 2 will follow soon!
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Star Trek: The Next Generation cast/background [8:04]
3. Star Trek: The Next Generation discussion [21:09]
4. Favorite characters [28:07]
5. Favorite aliens [49:36]
6. Favorite ships [1:15:25]
7. Favorite crossover with another Trek franchise [1:27:46]
8. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:32:50]
The trailer:Episode #141: "It's a Feeling; A Heartbeat" | Dirty Dancing (1987)
Lace up your dancing shoes and get ready to shake your maracas... it's time for Dirty Dancing! Nobody puts our podcast in a corner...
The trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcra0-0Gu4U
The complete soundtrack:http://www.what-song.com/Movies/Soundtrack/584/Dirty-Dancing
Episode #140: "My Dreams Are Pure Rock N Roll" | La Bamba (1987)
The life of up-and-coming rock 'n' roll prodigy Ritchie Valens was cut tragically short on "The Day the Music Died," but his memory lives on in the 1987 biopic La Bamba starring Lou Diamond Phillips.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Star Trek: TNG episode preview [8:49]
3. La Bamba movie info/trailer [19:23]
4. La Bamba discussion [28:30]
5. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:10:42]
The trailer:Episode #139: "I Don't Do Requests" | The Running Man (1987)
It's 2017, the world economy has collapsed. Food, natural resources and oil are in short supply. A podcast, hosted by three guys who love 80s movies rules with an iron hand. Join us for our latest review and you could be the next contestant in the hottest game show around: The Running Man!
1. Intro [0:00]
2. Han Solo movie news [7:08]
3. Wonder Woman reviews [17:03]
4. The Running Man movie info/trailer [23:02]
5. The Running Man discussion [33:45]
6. Favorite Schwarzenegger one-liners [1:17:50]
7. Favorite dystopian future films [1:26:00]
8. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:33:44]
The trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2FMhBg0h_8
Episode #138: "Creature Stole My Twinkie" | The Monster Squad (1987)
Thirty years before this podcast begins it was a time of darkness in the Monster Squad clubhouse. Fast forward three decades to a time when John and a small band of freedom fighters (Pat) conspired to rid the world of vampires and monsters... and to save mankind from the forces of eternal evil by producing a podcast so amazing that the entire world would listen to it and marvel....
They blew it.
1. Intro [0:00]
2. "Movies By Minute" podcasts discussion [3:07]
3. New movie news/Big Trouble in Little China comic book sequel [11:45]
4. The Monster Squad movie info/trailer [24:34]
5. The Monster Squad discussion [36:16]
6. Wrap-up/Bye-bye... upcoming schedule too [1:20:47]
The trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZs0B0mjXY
Episode #137: "Groovy" | Evil Dead II (1987)
Legend has it, that it was written by the dark ones: NECRONOMICON EX MORTES; Roughly translated...The Book of the Dead. To trace the origin of the Book, we must go back...back...to a day when spirits ruled the earth. When the seas ran red with blood. It was this blood that was used to ink the book. It was also with this blood that we recorded this podcast. Even though that doesn't make any sense at all. But it doesn't have to... it's Evil Dead II.
1. Intro/Evil Dead II movie info/trailer [0:00]
2. Evil Dead II discussion [7:37]
3. Looking ahead to Army of Darkness & "Ash vs Evil Dead" [55:07]
4. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:01:03]
The trailer:Episode #136: "Stop A War With Love" | Wonder Woman (2017)
She's come to the world of men and we don't deserve her. Much to the surprise of movie executives — but not movie fans — Wonder Woman has been the biggest success of the DCEU so far. Does it deserve that accolade? What do we want to see from a sequel? Also, we take a moment to say goodbye to another superhero: Adam West.
1. Intro [00:00]
2. Black Panther trailer discussion [08:29]
3. RIP Adam West [14:10]
4. Wonder Woman movie info/trailer [25:43]
5. Wonder Woman discussion [38:30]
6. What would we want from a sequel? [1:15:53]
7. What other female-led superhero movies do we want to see? [1:36:14]
8. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:43:26]
The trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q8fG0TtVAY
Episode #135: "Death By Stereo" | The Lost Boys (1987)
The one thing I could never stomach about doing this podcast... all the damn vampires.
1. Intro/Wonder Woman discussion [00:00]
2. Shout out to Brody's Kitchen Podcast for the shout-out on their podcast [06:06]
3. The Lost Boys movie info/trailer [11:39]
4. The Lost Boys discussion [29:52]
5. Top 3 Vampire Movies [1:16:07]
6. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:32:40]
The trailer:Episode #134: "Don't F*** With The Babysitter" | Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
Words to live by: You don't tug on superman's cape. You don't spit into the wind. Hermanos Rodriguez do not approve of drugs. Don't f*** with the babysitter.
Jeff and Pat talk about seeing Mel Brooks live at a showing of Young Frankenstein, we rail on the stupidity of the Internet, and we tread lightly into the seedy underbelly of Chicago at night. Because cities are scary.
1. Intro/Mel Brooks Live discussion [00:00]
2. Wonder Woman news [16:35]
3. Star Trek: Discovery "controversy" [18:28]
4. Adventures in Babysitting movie info/trailer [24:03]
5. Adventures in Babysitting discussion [36:20]
6. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:35:45]
The trailer:Episode #133: "I'm Sorry Dave" | Alien: Covenant (2017)
David has a bit of a dysfunctional relationship with his father and — by default — the rest of the human race. As a result, some decisions he made 10 years ago, coinciding with a run-in with an alien race that may have been our creators, has lead him to where he is today: alone on a dead planet, tinkering and learning the flute. Oh... and he's got a connection to a certain xenomorph we all know and love.
1. Intro [00:00]
2. Alien: Covenant movie info [08:00]
3. Alien: Covenant trailer & review [14:45]
4. Upcoming movies for the podcast &Wrap-up/Bye-bye [39:20]
Alien: Covenant **RED BAND/RESTRICTED** trailer:Episode #132: "The Force Will Be With You... Always" | Star Wars (1977)
It is the 40th anniversary of the release of STAR WARS and we're looking back on memories of growing up surrounded by the tales of a galaxy far, far away....
1. Intro [00:00]
2. RIP Roger Moore [05:04]
3. Star Wars movie info & original trailer audio (1976) [16:04]
4. Star Wars merchandising [29:32]
5. Recalling our first viewing [35:00]
6. Did Star Wars change movie making forever? [45:52]
7. Theatrical release vs. Special Editions (1997) [53:24]
8. The Dark Side of Star Wars: What do we dislike? [1:20:49]
9. Han shot first [1:25:54]
10. Does Rogue One change Episode IV for you? [1:33:35]
11. Favorite pieces of Star Wars memorabilia/merchandise [1:43:23]
The original 1976 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHk5kCIiGoM
Episode #131: "Rise of the Top Gun Apes" | Project X (1987)
1. Intro/Welcome back Jeff! [00:00]
2. Live-action Aladdin casting discussion [06:05]
3. Universal releasing new monster movie box sets ("Dracula" and "The Mummy" related films) [15:08]
4. John finally watched Suicide Squad [16:49]
5. Pirates stole Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales [22:03]
6. Powers Boothe passed away last weekend [30:08]
7. Project X discussion [32:00]
8. Does James Horner "copy" himself? [56:10] (A couple of links below cover the same topic.)
9. Wrap-up/Bye-bye [1:35:10]
The Ultimate James Horner's "Plagiarism" List:http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20214-the-ultimate-james-horners-plagiarism-list/
James Horner's self rip-offs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQd5ueBM5Yk
Project X trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0de66wOE4Y
Episode #130: "But Do I Look Good?" | Less Than Zero (1987)
Most of our 80s movies have been the nostalgia-filled romps through the sporting world, fantasy adventures, time traveling teens, or the high school hangups of John Hughes... this episode we take a turn into a dark corner of the 80s with Less Than Zero. Based on the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis (writer of American Psycho), this film follows three friends during the winter break after their high school graduation. Clay has gone east to attend an Ivy League school, leaving his girlfriend Blair and best friend Julian back in Los Angeles, where Blair is modeling and Julian has failed at being a record producer. To top it all off, Julian and Blair have fallen prey to the LA drug and party scene. When Clay comes back home for Christmas, he realizes that he might be the only one who can pull his friends out of this pit.
Episode #129: "Must Be A Hen House" | Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
We've got Glass (the sequel to M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable), a little Indy 5, a few other movie news snippets... then Dennis finally gets to gush about his love for Lea Thompson in this movie (or did he really have a crush on Mary Stuart Masterson all along?) It's 1987's under-appreciated John Hughes' film — Some Kind of Wonderful.
Episode #128: "Dwaynes, Planes & Cosmic Keys" | Masters of the Universe (1987)
John went to C2E2 in Chicago this last weekend and ended up on the WGN Evening News. We geek out over old-school He-Man cartoons, Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future, and we open up a dimensional gateway to Eternia so we can talk about Masters of the Universe. And we have the best fantasy-cast for a He-Man reboot ever. We hope you enjoy... and "All Hail, King Lubic!"
Episode #127: "Those Aren't Pillows" | Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
Planes, trains, and The Last Jedi are on the table for this discussion. We opine about the future of the Force and end up arguing about the final scene of the John Hughes' classic road trip movie Planes, Trains & Automobiles.
Episode #126: "ALVIIIIN!!!" | The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore along with the Chipettes embark on a race around the world to see who is the most globetrottingest of them. (Don't even try to look that one up, it's not a word.) Little do they know, they've been duped into smuggling diamonds and cash for Claudia and Klaus!
We also talk about the upcoming 2019 slate of Batman-related films, the passing of Don Rickles, the trailer for The Mummy and future Universal Monster remakes, and the outstanding new Thor: Ragnarok trailer.
Episode #125: "Episode of Unusual Size" | The Princess Bride (1987)
It's episode #125... our Sasquatchcentennial! (Or whatever you call 125.) It's also a longer than usual episode as the gang's all together and we talk about Spider-Man: Homecoming, It, Justice League, Joss Whedon's Batgirl movie, Tommy Wiseau's The Room and our favorite movie sword fights of all time. And, oh yeah... this little fantasy adventure called The Princess Bride.
Episode #124: "He Got The Boot" | The Living Daylights (1987)
In the debate over favorite James Bond actors, Timothy Dalton seems to get the short end of the stick, having only featured as 007 for two films. This time around, we try to explore why this 007 didn't last long and whether The Living Daylights deserves to be ranked among the weakest Bond movies.
Episode #123: "Beauty and the Smith"
Beauty and the Beast with the kids. Matrix remake discussion with Patrick. What are the kids these days clamoring for...? Apparently an Alfred Pennyworth movie. (According to a kindergartener.)
Episode #122: "Here Endeth The Lesson" | The Untouchables (1987)
So I hope that you have signed on for some action ladies and gentleman, because you are going to get it. Grab your shotguns and your crowbars... it's time for a good old fashioned Chicago liquor raid. That's right... it's The Untouchables!
Episode #121: "Bordering on Spectacular" | Dragnet (1987)
In this episode we're strictly adhering to the Podcasting Code Section 3-605. 10. 20. 22. 24. 26. 50. 70. 80. It specifies: discuss the new Wonder Woman trailer, Dragnet, preferably with a high shine.
Episode #120: "Your Move, Creep" | Robocop (1987)
Omni Consumer Products is out to make Detroit great again. Unfortunately for the Detroit Police Department (now run by OCP) is bearing the brunt of the city's violence and the corruption within OCP. When a young cowboy cop, Alex Murphy, is brutally murdered OCP finally has the raw material they need to construct their newest prototype. The ultimate solution in law enforcement: Robocop.
Episode #119: "Never Too Old For This S***" | Lethal Weapon (1987)
Riggs. Murtaugh. You know the drill. We're going to jump into this episode on three...
Episode #118: "Logan's Run Comes To An End" | LOGAN (2017)
It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage. For Logan, however, it might just be both. An aging Logan is living out his days as a limo driver while he cares for Charles Xavier, who is suffering from a degenerative brain disease. They're forced out of seclusion when a young girl with remarkable ties to Logan and his past is dropped into their lives. And she's got claws. Did we mention the claws?
Episode #117: "I didn't expect it to be BIG!" | Roxanne (1987)
Take Toucan Sam — that lovable cereal box version of Cyrano de Bergerac — and make him a lovestruck human in charge of the most inept fire brigade ever. Throw in a love triangle, a bunch of nasal puns, and dueling with tennis rackets... follow your nose and you've got Roxanne!
Episode #116: "#OscarsSoConfusing" | Oscars 2017 & Bill Paxton
We take some time to talk about our reactions to the Oscars and the sudden passing of Bill Paxton.
Episode #115: "The Kids Return" | Lego Batman Movie (2017)
Kids. All Lego Movie podcasts start with kids. So I got mine to sit down with me and talk about what they loved about the Lego Batman Movie.
Episode #114: "Life's A Beach" | Summer School (1987)
Life's a beach... and then you get stuck in summer school. The long, boring hours in the classroom. Freddy Shoop didn't want to be there... he didn't ask to be there... but he has to, because he's the teacher. In order to save his teaching job for the next school year, Mr. Shoop must take his group of misfit students from zeroes to passing in just a few weeks.
Episode #113: "Snap Out of It!" | Moonstruck (1987)
Loretta Castorini is a bookkeeper living in New York who’s just gotten engaged to a man she doesn’t love. When she calls on his estranged brother to invite him to the wedding, she finds more than she bargained for and begins to fall for him. In the midst of all this, everyone around her seems to be struggling with their own search for love.
Episode #112: "It's Not Us... It's Roy" | Overboard (1987)
Joanna is a wealthy woman who lives aboard her yacht with her husband Grant. When she wants some work done on the boat, she hires carpenter Dean Proffitt. After an argument, she refuses to pay him. Later when she falls overboard and suffers amnesia from a bump on the head, Dean tricks her into coming back home with him and pretends she is the mother of his four children.
Episode #111: "You Down With OTT?" | Over The Top (1987)
The world meets nobody halfway, least of all Lincoln Hawk. He's a hard-working truck driver who's driven to bond with his estranged son and does so through truck driving and arm wrestling. It's a rocky start, but we won't leave you with a cliffhanger. He must go all the way to the arm wrestling championship in Vegas to keep his son. It's over the top. And that's the title of the movie too.
Episode #110: "Your Feet's Too Big" | Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
Let's say you hit an animal in the woods. Do you lash it to the roof of the car and bring it home? Well, if you enjoy roadkill cuisine... sure! But if you're the Henderson family returning home from a camping trip, you'll either come to regret that decision... or you might just have your life changed by it.
Episode #109: "Crapping You Negative" | Raising Arizona (1987)
When biology and the prejudices of others conspire to keep H.I. and Ed childless, what do they do? Steal a baby, of course. Now they're embroiled in a scheme that involves Huggies, the Federal B.I., The Lone Biker of the Apocalypse, blackmailing best friends, Dr. Spock, and two convicts who released themselves on their own recognizance. It must be Raising Arizona!
Episode #108: "Goodnight, Sweetheart" | Three Men and a Baby (1987)
Our first delivery of 1987 is Three Men and a Baby. Three bachelors have their lives turned upside down when a new woman appears. At first they try to change her... but it's their lives that end up transformed.
Episode #107: "There Are Two O's in Goose" | Top Gun (1986)
The best of the best come together to make themselves better... and when they do, they sit around and talk about Top Gun. This podcast is unpredictable. And dangerous.
Episode #106: "Boom, Shake Shake the Room" | The Manhattan Project (1986)
Paul Stephens is a brilliant high school student who decides to build an atomic bomb in order to teach a lesson to weapons researcher Dr. John Mathewson, who has hidden his top secret lab in the middle of Ithaca, New York. Paul takes his show on the road to the National Science Fair, but is nearly intercepted by the military. Can Paul unmask the secret government facility in time, or will it blow up in his face?
Episode #105: "One With the Force" | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire's ultimate weapon, the DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet.
Episode #104: "War Is Hell" | Platoon (1986)
"Elias was a crusader. Now, I got no fight with any man who does what he's told, but when he don't, the machine breaks down. And when the machine breaks down, we break down. And I ain't gonna allow that in any of you. Not one." Platoon.
Episode #103: "Lend Me Your Ears" | Blue Velvet (1986)
She might've worn blue velvet, but that didn't really change how we felt about this movie. We came away from this one not hating or loving David Lynch... just realizing that he might not be our cup of tea. John and Pat talk about deconstructing American life, threnodies, and Laura Dern.
Episode #102: "No One Expects the French Inquisition" | The Name of the Rose (1986)
Sherlock Holm... I mean, William of Baskerville and his young pupil are called to an Italian abbey in 1327 to take part in a debate over the poverty of the church. While there they become embroiled in a murder mystery that threatens the lives and faith of everyone involved.
Episode #101: "Podcasters Against Drunk Baking" | Raw Deal (1986)
Arnold Schwarzenegger — the most inconspicuous person on the planet — is thrust into an undercover operation where he must blend in to the mob and move his way up into the organization in order to take it down and get revenge for Ralphie's dad.
Episode #100: The Best Holiday Movies
For our 100th episode spectacular the whole gang sat down to talk about our favorite movies from the 80s and all-time. From Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Christmas Vacation to It's A Wonderful Life, join us as we journey through our favorite holiday movies, favorite scenes, and favorite songs... and we share a little of our favorite holiday memories in the process.
Episode #99: "P90-Ax" | Cobra (1986)
The New World Order club is trying to get their new exercise program off the ground, but rogue cop, Marion "Cobra" Cobretti, wants to stop them. Can the fitness guru and insane serial killer known as the Night Slasher fulfill his life-long dream of survival of the fittest? Grab a slice of pizza and a pair of scissors before you sit down to join us for this one!
Episode #98: "Gigobros" | Razzies of 1986
Episode #97: "Anti-Coital Garden Hoses" | This House Possessed (1981)
Episode #96: "Brundlefly" | The Fly (1986)
Episode #95: Comics in 1986 | "The Dark Knight Returns" (1986)
Episode #94: "Sure Looks Like Plant Food to Me" | Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Episode #93: "Right Next Door to Norm" | House (1986)
Episode #92: "God is in His Holy Temple" | Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
Episode #91: "And The World Seemed Limitless" | The Mosquito Coast (1986)
Episode #90: "Bull True" | Stand By Me (1986)
Episode #89: "Woody Allen's Sister Wives" | Hannah And Her Sisters (1986)
Episode #88: "Perhaps We Should Shoot Him" | Ruthless People (1986)
Episode #87: Comics in 1986 | “Watchmen” (1986)
Episode #86: "Hey, you. Get Your Damn Hands Off Her." | River's Edge (1986)
Episode #85: "A Boy From Nantucket..." | One Crazy Summer (1986)
True love was something he'd covet,
Should he help the girl? He oughta.
But he'll have to win the regatta.
If I had a nerve, Bobcat Goldthwait struck it.
Episode #84: "Riiiight" | Wildcats (1986)
Episode #83: "When You Have No Class" | Back to School (1986)
Episode #82: Comics in 1986 | "The Man of Steel" Miniseries (1986)
Episode #81: "He's A Righteous Dude" | Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Episode #80: "Somebody Blink!" | Legend (1986)
Episode #79: "It's Better to Burn Out Than to Fade Away" | Highlander (1986)
Episode #78: "It's All in the Reflexes" | Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Episode #77: "My Dear, Sweet Brother Numsie!" | The Golden Child (1986)
Episode #76: 1986 in Comics
Episode #75: When in Romex | The Money Pit (1986)
Episode #74: THAT's A Knife | Crocodile Dundee (1986)
Episode #73: Vomit Breath | Howard the Duck (1986)
Episode #72: "Can You Identify Your Quarter?" | Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)
Episode #71: "Two Brothers and A Stranger" | The Color of Money (1986)
Episode #70: "What's So Civil About War Anyway?" | Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Episode #69: That Was A Little "On The Nose" | The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
Episode #68: God Wants You On The Floor | Hoosiers (1986)
Episode #67: Killer Queen | ALIENS (1986)
Check out our full website with additional articles, movie trailers and extras at 30podcast.com!
Episode #66: "Damage control is easy. Reading Klingon... that's hard."
Episode #65: Knowhutimean?
Episode #64: Penny for Your Thoughts?
Episode #63: No Disassemble!
Episode #62: April Fool's Day
Episode #61: The Red Capes Are Coming!
Episode #60: Batman vs Superman vs Critics vs Audiences
This discussion also ended up longer than we expected, so we're releasing two episodes this week: Part 1 and Part 2 of our BvS review/debate.
Episode #59: There Are No Cats In This Podcast
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Episode #58: "Bah weep gragnah weep nini bong!"
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Episode #57: Compliance
Episode #56: Space Friends Forever
Episode #55: Sleep Tight, Sucker.
Episode #54: "Mom... Dad... I'm Black."
Episode #53: What's Love Got to Do With It?
Intro Music: "Thunderlizard at the Art War" by Super_Sigil (c) 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Super_Sigil/40539 Ft: SWEB, Kamihamiha, stellarartwars
Episode #52: Murder By Illusion
Episode #51: The Kids Are All Right
Episode #50: Our Most In-Famous Episode
Episode #49: The Stars Look Very Different Today
Episode #48: This One's For You, Chappy!
Episode #47: There's Been An Awakening (Part 2)
Episode #46: Choosy Moms Choose Jeff
Come with us on a journey of discovery into the mind of our co-host, Jeff Mazzuca.
Episode #45: When In Rome
Episode #44: There's Been An Awakening (Part 1)
Episode #43: Merci bleh bleh
Episode #42: Chips, Dips, Chains, Whips... and Movies!
Episode #41: Bo Knows Movies
Episode #40: Attack of the Geriatric Vampires
Episode #39: We RAN All Night
Episode #38: Trains Go!
Episode #37: Brother From Another Mother
Enemy Mine answers the age-old question of "Why can't we just get along?" Well... we can. But you're going to have to help your amphibian hemaphroditic alien best friend give birth to their baby first. Are you confused? Then that means you haven't experienced Enemy Mine. iO9.com called it "a complex tapestry of heartwarming WTF." Come find out why.
Episode #36: They Are Us
Episode #35: The Ghost of SPECTRE
Episode #34: It's True. All of It.
Episode #33: We Go Out With A Bang
Episode #32: If This Doesn't Scare You, You're Already Dead
Episode #31: Bellucci... Monica Bellucci.
Episode #30: Fortune and Glory
Episode #29: Have You Felt It?
Halloween is Coming!
Episode #28: This One's About Fletch. As Far As You Know.
Episode #27: 1+1+2+1
Episode #26: If Discuss Right, No Can Defense
Episode #25: Everybody Can Change!
Episode #24: This is the Report We're Filing
Episode #23: Darth Vader from the Planet Vulcan Wants You to Listen to This
Episode #22: Listen to This If You Want to Live!
Episode #21: The 30something Movie Podcast Does Not Approve of Drugs
Episode #20: We Don't Make Mistakes
Episode #19: It's Pat!
Episode #18: We Give It 3.5 Mombi Heads Out of 4
Chuck the rainbow out the window, wind up your Grand Army of Oz, and let's carefully cross the Deadly Desert together!
Episode #17: The Pig Is Apparently Magic
Episode #16: Dear John...
First up is John. He's a Sagittarius, enjoys movies and geek culture, loves spending time with his family and introducing his kids — and anyone who will listen — to 80s music and movies.
Episode #15: Luck Dragons Eating Bullies
Episode #14: Wolverines! (Not the Marvel Kind)
Episode #13: Peoples Is Peoples. Okay?
Psst... somebody's getting married too!
Episode #12: Rock Me, Salieri
(And practice your best Wolfie laugh while you're at it.)
Episode #11: I Thought This Was A Party?!
Episode #10: Can't Leave This Behind
Episode #9: Set Your iPod To Truffle Shuffle
Episode #8: Teen Wolf OR The Patrick Cantagallo Story
Episode #7: She Was A Good Ship
Episode #6: Death Blossom — Heavy Metal Band or Ultimate Weapon?
Episode #5: CROM!!
What is best in a podcast?
To crush a movie discussion, see a box of pizza driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the listening audience.
This time around we honor the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, as we take a look at the Mr. Universe collection of movies from 1984-85: Conan the Destroyer, Red Sonja, and Commando.
Sit back, relax, and let off some steam with us.
Episode #4: When You Grow Up, Your Heart Dies
Are you a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, or a recluse? Maybe you’re an Assistant Principal Vernon or a Carl the custodian?
Me? I wanna be an airborne ranger.
Join us for The Breakfast Club (1985).
Episode #3: Can I Borrow Your Underpants?
Episode #2: Of All The Souls...
With the passing of Leonard Nimoy last week, it seemed appropriate for a podcast focusing on movies from 1984-85 to do a short show about his feature film directorial debut and the series that made him an icon.
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