Episodes

March 19, 2025

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 i...

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March 17, 2025

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-traveli...

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March 12, 2025

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. D...

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March 5, 2025

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. Did you enjoy the episode? Don’t forget to hit ...

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Feb. 28, 2025

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 viewin...

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Feb. 26, 2025

"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!" Did you enjoy...

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Feb. 20, 2025

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...

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Feb. 12, 2025

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 ...

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Feb. 6, 2025

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 cl...

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Jan. 29, 2025

567: "Wolfman's Got Thenardiers!" | Les Miserables: 10th Anniversary …

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. Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe b...

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Jan. 22, 2025

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. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

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Jan. 18, 2025

565: "You have chosen... wisely" | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade…

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. Watch the trailer: https://www.you...

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Jan. 15, 2025

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. Wa...

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Jan. 8, 2025

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. Watch the ...

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Jan. 1, 2025

562: “You, sir, are a steely-eyed missile man” | Apollo 13 (1995)

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ZtOS4MCkk Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Dive even deeper with bonus content and engage ...

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Dec. 25, 2024

561: "Inexplicable bungee jumping" | The Next Karate Kid (1994)

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqpr_auZ9D8 Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Dive even deeper with bonus content and engage ...

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Dec. 18, 2024

560: "Bitchin' drum solo" | The Client (1994)

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-GVv-Scc_I Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Dive even deeper with bonus content and engage ...

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Dec. 11, 2024

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...

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Dec. 5, 2024

558: "Get My Baby to the Choppah!" | Junior (1994)

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Nov. 27, 2024

557: "A promise is a promise, until it's not" | It Could Happen to Yo…

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Nov. 20, 2024

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 rele...

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Nov. 13, 2024

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 stu...

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Nov. 6, 2024

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 mad...

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Oct. 30, 2024

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 tumb...

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