Episodes

April 20, 2023

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 …

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April 13, 2023

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.

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April 12, 2023

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 …

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April 5, 2023

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 …

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March 29, 2023

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 …

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March 22, 2023

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 …

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March 15, 2023

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 …

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March 8, 2023

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 …

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March 1, 2023

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 grou...

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Feb. 22, 2023

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 …

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Feb. 15, 2023

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 …

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Feb. 9, 2023

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,...

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Feb. 1, 2023

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 …

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Jan. 25, 2023

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, …

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Jan. 18, 2023

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 …

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Jan. 11, 2023

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 …

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Jan. 5, 2023

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 Richar...

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Dec. 28, 2022

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 …

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Dec. 25, 2022

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. …

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Dec. 21, 2022

447: ”Here I Go Again On My Own” | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (19…

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 …

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Dec. 14, 2022

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 …

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Dec. 7, 2022

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 …

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Dec. 3, 2022

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 ove...

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Dec. 1, 2022

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. …

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