About the show
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Episodes
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Best/Worst/Underrated Beatles Songs Part 1
March 4th, 2024 | 57 mins 51 secs
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Episode 1001: Jonathan Wier is ebullient
February 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 1 min
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Fight Club is the SURGE of movies
January 23rd, 2024 | 38 mins 44 secs
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Nevermind the 90s! January 1994
January 6th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
Where the 90s that great? Probably not as great as you remember.
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Episode 998: Music Nerds: Best Closing Songs on an album
December 10th, 2023 | 1 hr 2 mins
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Rewatched: Planes Trains and Automobiles
November 22nd, 2023 | 55 mins 46 secs
My favorite holiday movie of all time, does it hold up? YOU BET YOUR ASS IT DOES!
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Episode 996: The Nightmare Before Christmas/True Romance - 30 Years Later
October 30th, 2023 | 1 hr 40 mins
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Dave: Everything right and Wrong with America
July 12th, 2023 | 1 hr 9 mins
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Episode 992: Falling Down: Everything right and wrong with an American Classic
July 7th, 2023 | 1 hr 54 mins
american classic, cinema podcast, controversial films, falling down, joel schumacher, michael douglas, movie analysis, podcast tags: film review, social commentary
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"Falling Down," directed by Joel Schumacher, is a captivating exploration of a disillusioned man's descent into chaos amidst the urban jungle of Los Angeles. Starring Michael Douglas in a career-defining role, this American classic has garnered both acclaim and criticism for its unflinching portrayal of societal tensions and the dark underbelly of the American dream.
As we delve into this timeless piece of filmmaking, we'll examine the film's merits and missteps, analyzing its themes, performances, and directorial choices. Our hosts will engage in a spirited conversation, offering their unique perspectives on the various elements that make "Falling Down" a gripping and controversial cinematic experience.
Join us as we dissect the film's social commentary, exploring its relevance in today's world and reflecting on its impact on subsequent works in the genre. From its raw portrayal of the protagonist's unraveling mental state to its examination of societal divisions, "Falling Down" invites us to confront uncomfortable truths about the human condition.
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Was The Last Action Hero actually a good movie?
June 26th, 2023 | 1 hr 37 mins
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We rewatched Jurassic Park to see if it holds up...
June 13th, 2023 | 1 hr 18 mins
adventure, cgi, childhood memories, cinematic masterpiece., dinosaur, film analysis, iconic, jurassic park, jurassic world, movie review, nostalgia, pop culture, rewatch, special effects, spielberg, storytelling, timelessness
And In this exciting episode, join us as we take a journey back in time to the iconic world of Jurassic Park. We dusted off our DVD collection, popped some popcorn, and hit play on the classic Spielberg masterpiece to see if it still holds up today.
Will the groundbreaking special effects and heart-pounding thrills stand the test of time, or will we find ourselves cringing at outdated CGI and questionable plot points? As we revisit this beloved film, we delve into the nostalgia, analyze the storytelling techniques, and discuss the impact it had on the industry.
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Episode 989: New show ideas
June 8th, 2023 | 58 mins 8 secs
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Episode 988: How much have fast food prices changed since the 90s?
May 30th, 2023 | 54 mins 39 secs
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Listen to this show because it could SAVE YOUR LIFE!!! Carrie Fisher never met her dad?
May 17th, 2023 | 42 mins 48 secs
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Listen to this show because it could save your life!!! Sexy Back Sexy Up
May 9th, 2023 | 56 mins 16 secs
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Nevermind the 90s! Spewing songs from his hitorous
May 3rd, 2023 | 1 hr 2 mins
90s, aladdin, aladdin video game, controversy, creepiness, informer, madonna, michael jackson, movies, music, music history, nirvana, nostalgia, pop culture, pop culture history, r. kelly, r. kelly scandal, snow, snow informer, video game history, video game inflation, video games
In this episode we discuss the lyrics to Informer by Snow and how they might contain the hidden secret to curing cancer. The Alladin video game. R Kelly was always creepy and SO MUCH MORE!