A podcast that asks: do the movies we love still hold up today?
A prep-school student and a business tycoon both fall in love with the same woman.
It’s our 350th episode, and we’re talking about the best name ever for a dodgeball club, the difference between Bennigans and TGI Fridays, and the upcoming culture war over baby carrots. In the end, we find out if Rushmore stands the Test of Time.
Three friends embark on a life of crime… even though they’re terrible at it.
Listen as we discuss the next Nintendo console, Bill Clinton’s cholesterol, and an envelope that’s pretty obviously stuffed with cash. Then we find out if Bottle Rocket stands the Test of Time.
Important moments in human history are spoofed, Mel Brooks style.
Listen as we chat about finding the right leaves to suck on, Jesus’ continuity error, and how the internet doesn’t always represent reality. Then we find out if History of the World, Part I stands the Test of Time.
A farm boy from Iowa becomes a legend in the Wild West.
Listen as we discuss the anti-50 Cent, what Jesus was like as a teenager, and the most famous roles of Bills Paxton and Pullman. Then we find out if Wyatt Earp—the movie, not the man—stands the Test of Time.
Famous lawmen and bandits battle in an infamous Wild West town.
Special guest Dan DeVenney joins us to chat about the best flavor of Pez, thoroughly inoculated prostitutes, and the guns you need to enjoy pizza. Then we find out if Tombstone stands the Test of Time.
A high school nerd becomes popular by paying a cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend.
For our Valentine’s Day episode, special guest Courtney Noah joins us to discuss the secret to every successful relationship, the funniest word for breasts, and how James never got a date in his astronomy club. Then we find out if Can’t Buy Me Love stands the Test of Time.
Two brothers coach rival pee-wee football teams, but only one can represent their small Ohio town.
Listen as we chat about a role that’s not very Rick-Moranis-y, outdated Archie references, and a distracting distant dad. We also share our thoughts on James Gunn’s DCU plans before finding out if Little Giants stands the Test of Time.
A washed-up producer tries to make an action movie… starring an actor who doesn’t know he’s being filmed.
Special guest Daron from the Board Games are For Losers podcast joins us to discuss jokes about smashing pumpkins, using French to make bullshit sound impressive, and we may open ourselves up to lawsuits from Hollywood institutions. Then we find out if Bowfinger stands the Test of Time.
As he prepares to become a Bar Mitzvah, a boy reunites his father and estranged grandfather.
Special guest Eli Noah joins us to discuss a long-lasting party favor, kids who recognize Neil Diamond, and adjusting your balls on the bimah. Then we find out if Keeping Up With the Steins stands the Test of Time.
A young woman with no sense of style becomes an assistant to the editor of a high-profile fashion magazine.
Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to talk about a chef who burns grilled cheese, the difference between slander and libel, and why a chief of medicine sometimes needs to be an asshole. Then we find out if The Devil Wears Prada stands the Test of Time.
After a record store owner gets dumped, he tracks down several ex-girlfriends to find out why his relationships always fail.
Listen as we discuss the perfect pop song, the coolest way to organize a music collection, and the opposite of a romantic proposal. Then we find out if High Fidelity stands the Test of Time.
A wisecracking reporter dons a variety of disguises as he investigates a suspicious millionaire.
Join us as we chat about good old-fashioned dick jokes, not-so-great steak jokes, and the celebrities who died in 2022. Then we find out if Fletch stands the Test of Time.
An alcoholic thief who poses as a department store Santa learns the true meaning of Christmas. Well… not really.
Listen as we discuss the fine line between method acting and being unprofessional, why sandwiches are the only food you fix, and the worst possible name for a physics teacher’s kid. You won’t shit right for a week after finding out if Bad Santa stands the Test of Time.
A poor boy and a rich girl fall in love on a ship that was supposed to be unsinkable.
Join us as we discuss Alan blowing it on a date, setting up fictional grandchildren for life, and Taylor Swift’s EGOT aspirations. Your heart will go on as we find out if Titanic stands the Test of Time.
An out-of-work actor finally gets the role of his dreams… by posing as a woman.
Listen as we talk about Joey Tribbiani’s evil twin, mimes in New York City, and what this movie has in common with Saved by the Bell and Punky Brewster. Then we find out if Tootsie stands the Test of Time.
A young man who runs an underground casino decides to go legit by becoming a stockbroker, but he ends up getting entangled in illegal trading scams.
Special guest Mike Kahn returns to chat about the difference between stocks and NFTs, brokers who go to plumbing school, and what constitutes far away on Long Island. Then we find out if Boiler Room stands the Test of Time.
An elite hacker is recruited into a group of counter terrorists, who may be terrorists themselves.
Listen as we talk about going to Olive Garden in New York City, what coding has in common with driving stick shift, and how you can tell if a rocket launcher fires heat-seeking missiles. Then we find out if Swordfish—the movie, not the fish—stands the Test of Time.
After they accidentally discover an incriminating file, a group of hackers must use their hacking skills to stop another, evil hacker.
Special guest Brett Sills joins us as we chat about sexy subcultures, how lefties shake hands, and who likes pad thai without garlic. Then we find out if Hackers stands the Test of Time.
A high school hacker plays a game against a military computer and nearly starts World War III.
Special guest Eli Noah joins us to talk about the mayor of Copenhagen, playing tic-tac-toe on placemats, and the innocence of the fire drill generation. We also share our thoughts on WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story before finding out if WarGames stands the Test of Time.
A high school teacher tries to prevent an overachieving student from becoming class president.
Special guest Courtney Noah joins us as we chat about DVDs that friends borrow and don’t return, what the headlines will be when Matthew Broderick dies, and James’ winning campaign slogan. Then we find out if Election stands the Test of Time.
The dead return, a monster attacks, and a guy turns into a plant when stories from a horror comic book come to life.
Special ghost… er, special guest Joanna Brief joins us to discuss wearable VCRs, Batman fighting drug dealers, and what happens when Ted’s head turns red. Then we find out if Creepshow stands the Test of Time.
During the golden age of X-rated movies, one young actor rises to superstardom thanks to his enormous… talent.
Listen as we discuss unattractive male pornstars, who killed Betamax, and the sub-basement of rock bottom. Then we find out if Boogie Nights stands the Test of Time.
A hotshot lawyer moves to the big city, where his new boss just might be… Satan!
Join us as we chat about lessons from Donald Sutherland, inspiring Keanu-like behavior, and how this movie used the wrong Rolling Stones song. We also share our thoughts on Deadpool 3 before finding out if The Devil’s Advocate stands the Test of Time.
A fire chief who has a way with words and a large nose falls for a beautiful astronomy student. But because he’s self-conscious about his appearance, he helps a more attractive man pursue her.
Listen as we discuss Steve Martin’s different eras, too much saxophone, and the appropriate attire for plastic surgeons. Then we find out if Roxanne stands the Test of Time.
Three witches come back from the dead, and plan to kill children so they can stay young forever.
Join us as we chat about the hazards of being named Elliott, the wrong way to define a virgin, and why Charlie Sheen likes to play characters called Charlie. Then we find out if Hocus Pocus stands the Test of Time.
