Episodes
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. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxphAlJID9U Did you enjoy the episode? D...
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 …
487: ”Vengeance blackens the soul” | Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (19…
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...
486: ”But in the Japanese alphabet, Jehovah begins with an E” | Risin…
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 …
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 …
484: ”If you hit it right, it’s one hell of a life” | Indian Summer (…
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 …
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 …
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! …
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 …
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 …
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...
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: …
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 …
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 theme...
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, …
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, ...
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....
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, dece...
472: ”NOW... we are prepared to resist you!” | The Three Musketeers (…
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 S...
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …