A podcast that asks: do the movies we love still hold up today?
A prodigal son returns home to face his siblings and a rival cousin at his parents’ wedding anniversary celebration.
Special guest Gwyeth Smith joins us to discuss a missing comma, gentle giants, and sweet tea manners. Then we see if Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins stands the Test of Time.
After his daughter is kidnapped, a retired colonel kills everyone responsible.
Special guest Pete Mongillo joins us to chat about avoiding shoulder splinters, James’ mother’s maiden name, and Dan Hedaya’s chin butt. Then we see if Commando stands the Test of Time.
An absentee father pretends to be dying so he can reconnect with his estranged children.
Join us as we discuss the difference between an asshole and a sonofabitch, a fun day at a dog fight, and a family on a battleship. Then we see if The Royal Tenenbaums stands the Test of Time.
Driven by ambition, a weather reporter plots to have her husband killed.
Listen as we chat about the metrics of fame, Leaf’s transition to Joaquin, and unintentional ickiness. Then we see if To Die For stands the Test of Time.
A suburban housewife begins killing people who have wronged her family.
Join us as we discuss the cereal that supports the military, why James was nervous on parent-teacher conference nights, and a theory about why Quentin Tarantino doesn’t like Matthew Lillard. Then we find out if Serial Mom stands the Test of Time.
Two sisters come to terms with their supernatural abilities after they accidentally kill an abusive boyfriend.
Listen as we chat about the ingredients for a perfect man, silly flutes, and a bad time to smooch. Then we find out if Practical Magic stands the Test of Time.
While fighting for his job, a Hollywood executive accidentally kills a screenwriter.
Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to discuss an allergy to Seth Rogen, a currently dead director, and Michael Bay literally thinking outside the box. Then we see if The Player stands the Test of Time.
After getting dumped by his girlfriend in humiliating fashion, a high school graduate travels across Europe to find his pen pal.
Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to chat about the hostel experience, the one thing Matt Damon is bad at, and the time Alan went to a nude beach. Scotty doesn’t know—but we’ll find out—whether EuroTrip stands the Test of Time.
A college freshman films himself having sex, then drives halfway across the country with some friends to prevent his girlfriend from seeing the tape.
Listen as we discuss “pimps ‘n’ hos” parties, a director who really likes licking toes, and a fraternity meet-cute. Then we see if Road Trip stands the Test of Time.
A perpetual bridesmaid grows frustrated when her sister and her boss get engaged.
Special guest Grace Noah joins us to chat about good-looking characters doing bad things, the positive aspects of being a people-pleaser, and narrating a wedding slideshow live. Then we see if 27 Dresses stands the Test of Time.
A seedy private investigator and a disgraced quarterback team up to uncover a conspiracy that will make football more profitable.
Listen as we discuss a senator who should stay home for the night, bulletproof pigs, and an epic exposition/trauma dump. Then we see if The Last Boy Scout stands the Test of Time.
When Champion City’s superhero goes missing, seven wannabes try to save the day.
Join us as we chat about why laugh tracks exist, a random Dockers endorsement, and the body parts that have nothing to do with flatulence. Hey now, you’re an all-star as we see if Mystery Men stands the Test of Time.
A washed-up bowling champion mentors an Amish prodigy in the hopes of winning a tournament.
Listen as we discuss the smell of 1970s ashtrays, why Randy Quaid fled to Canada, and a disappointingly evergreen political joke. Then we see if Kingpin stands the Test of Time.
After a Trojan prince runs off with the Spartan queen, thousands of Greek soldiers attack the walled city of Troy.
Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about a joke that kills at Starbucks, a much-needed protein shake for Paris, and a wonderful gift for college professors. Then we see if Troy stands the Test of Time.
To recover her city’s lost power source, Kara Zor-El travels to Earth and battles an evil witch.
Listen as we discuss the passing fad of fidget spinners, poor pipe placement, and an impractical flying position. Then we find out if Supergirl stands the Test of Time.
As Andy prepares for college, his childhood toys must decide what they want their future to be.
Join us as we chat about little kids who swallow sharp objects, teenagers who don’t listen, and trilogies that should’ve stayed trilogies. We belong together as we see if Toy Story 3 stands the Test of Time.
After Woody is stolen by a collector, Buzz Lightyear leads a rescue mission to bring his friend back home.
Listen as we discuss the importance of backup files, temporary sentience, and how Potato Heads mate. Woody may be the rootin’est, tootin’est cowboy in the wild, wild west, but does Toy Story 2 stand the Test of Time?
A cowboy doll is a young boy’s preferred plaything, until a flashy new spaceman action figure arrives.
Join us as we chat about James’ upcoming couple’s costume, a missed opportunity at Disney World, and a baby that really shouldn’t be in the front seat. You’ve got a friend in me as we find out if Toy Story stands the Test of Time.
To defeat the evil Skeletor, He-Man and his friends travel to Earth, where they team up with two teenagers and a cop.
Listen as we discuss Mattel’s desperation for a hit toy line, wild cows in America, and a dangerous Gwildor drinking game. By the power of Grayskull, we have the power to find out if Masters of the Universe stands the Test of Time.
In a parody of horror films, teenagers try to avoid a masked killer.
Join us as we chat about Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (spoiler-free), Carmen Electra’s ex-boyfriend, and the optimal area of a urinal. Then we see if Scary Movie stands the Test of Time.
In the 23rd century, people live carefree existences until they are terminated on their 30th birthday.
Join us as we chat about adorable practical effects, ageism in a world with no old people, and a death sentence for domesticated rabbits. Then we see if Logan’s Run stands the Test of Time.
An American Army volunteer witnesses the horrors of the Vietnam War.
Listen as we discuss the infuriating experience of buying concert tickets, what this movie has in common with Heavyweights, and an outdated way of saying “sleeping.” Then we see if Platoon stands the Test of Time.
After being released from prison, drug kingpin Frank White reasserts his power.
Listen as we chat about the lamest Larry ever, a gangster buying tampons in a pre-self-checkout world, and DEI in criminal organizations. Then we see if King of New York stands the Test of Time.
After a chance encounter as kids, C.C. Bloom and Hillary Whitney become lifelong friends.
It’s our Mother’s Day episode, and our moms—Rochelle Brief and Carole Abramson—are here to talk about fire escapes as balconies, irreplaceable robes, and the moment in this movie when Alan cried and James laughed. I could fly higher than an eagle as we see if Beaches stands the Test of Time.
A peasant impersonates a nobleman to compete in jousting tournaments.
Listen as we chat about an early pioneer of anachronisms, text-on-screen that looks like it was written by a second grader, and a hero yelling his own name like that’s a normal thing to do. Then we see if A Knight’s Tale stands the Test of Time.
