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Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Tale of the Unexpected Visitor Oct 30, 2021

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Brett is back to talk about this legendary episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark. In this episode we talk about what makes a great episode, and how the sound design can be the final nail in the coffin. I hope you guys are ready for some unexpected visitors! Two teenage boys contact aliens through a computer where they arrive to meet their communicators, and so much more. Good old Perch and Jeff are in for the night of their lives!

The Witches of Eastwick 1987 Oct 22, 2021

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Max and Bird are back to talk about the sexy 1987 sleeper hit The Witches of Eastwick! Also a special announcement! The Witches of Eastwick is a 1987 American dark fantasy-comedy film directed by George Miller and starring Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne, alongside Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon as the titular witches. The film is based on John Updike's 1984 novel of the same name, telling the story of three women who are unaware of the power of the words they speak; as they tell each other their deepest desires, a man (Nicholson) arrives just in time and fulfills them, but has a dark side of his own.

The Good Son Oct 15, 2021

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Demitri is back to talk at length about this Halloween and Christmas classic! Trigger warning for some true crime talk as the movie release was postponed from release in the U.K. due to a death of a child. The Good Son is a 1993 American psychological thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It was written by English novelist Ian McEwan. Its story follows a young boy named Mark who, after the death of his mother, is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle while his father is away on business. While there he meets his cousin Henry, who shows signs of violent and evil behavior. It stars Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse, Daniel Hugh Kelly, and Jacqueline Brookes.

The film was produced by Joseph Ruben and Mary Ann Page and was released on September 24, 1993. It grossed $12.5 million during its opening weekend and $60.6 million worldwide, against a budget of $17 million.[3] It received negative reviews from critics and has a 26% approval rating based on 50,000 votes on Rotten Tomatoes.[4]

Drive Me Crazy #FREE BRITNEY Sep 29, 2021

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Today we celebrate a small victory for Britney Spears. Although this was recorded months ago unfortunately her ongoing court battle has many more months to go. Lets take a deep dive into Britney and Melissa Joan Harts lengthy relationship and much more. Also, #FREEBRITNEY

Are You Afraid Of The Dark? The Tale of the Carved Stone Sep 18, 2021

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A new girl in town trying to makes friends buys a magic stone, which causes her to go back in time to the 1890s to meet another lonely child who lived in the house. Brett and I discuss the new girl in town and I hilariously enjoy this episode for the first time as we recorded it!

An Interview With Marc Summers Sep 03, 2021

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Time to have a chat with Nickelodeon legend Marc Summers! We talk about everything from Double Dare props to the infamous Burt Reynolds interview with Jay Leno. Marc even shares some new stories about some familiar Nick at Night stars. We talk a bit about comedy legends , the longevity of his run on the food network, and some pretty exciting news about a possible NEW project! Marc is one of the kindest people out there and I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did :) Born in Indianapolis, he paid his dues as a magician, disc jockey, comedian and studio page in Los Angeles during the 1970s. When Jack Barry's announcer fell sick on The Joker's Wild (1972), 1973, Marc (then a 22-year-old page) filled in. That was his break. He began warming up audiences for network programs like Soap (1977), Star Search (1983) and Alice (1976), gaining exposure that finally led to his "organic" misadventures on Nickelodeon's Double Dare (1986) (which he hosted from 1986 to 1994) and What Would You Do? (1991).

The Wonder Years Stormy Weather Aug 20, 2021

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Ali from Notable Nostalgia joins me to take a look back at this 1992 episode of The Wonder Years. One of two episodes that featured Schwimmer as Karen's boyfriend. David When Karen has a fight with Michael, she comes back home in the middle of the night to stay with the family. The next day, Kevin, his dad, and Wayne drive to Michael's house to move her stuff out, prompting Michael to follow them home in hopes of trying to reconcile with Karen.

Are You Afraid Of The Dark? The Tale of the 13th Floor Aug 13, 2021

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Brett and I discuss Terence McKenna, aliens and what gives us the creeps. Happy Friday the 13th! Listen all the way to the end for a full speech by Terence McKenna relating to the subject. Now back to 1993: Karin and her brother Billy spend most of their time on the unused 13th floor of their apartment building, but one day, they visit the floor and find out it isn't the same.

The Adventures of Pete and Pete Field of Pete Aug 06, 2021

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In this episode Ali (of notable nostalgia) and I take a look back at this beloved summer classic! Join us for a deep dive into Field of Pete. Big Pete is finally on a winning baseball team. Their secret? Using Little Pete to distract the other team by yelling at them while they're at bat. Then the yelling starts to distract Big Pete.

Now and Then Jul 09, 2021

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Now and Then is a 1995 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and starring Christina Ricci, Rosie O'Donnell, Thora Birch, Melanie Griffith, Gaby Hoffmann, Demi Moore, Ashleigh Aston Moore, and Rita Wilson. The supporting cast features Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo, Cloris Leachman, and Bonnie Hunt, among many others. The plot follows four women who recount a pivotal summer they shared together as adolescents in 1970. It is considered a cult classic.

It was filmed largely in the Country Walk subdivision off Coffee Bluff Road in Savannah, Georgia (called Shelby, Indiana in the movie), using the Gaslight Addition and Old Town Cemetery, highlighting the downtown area. Additional filming was done in Statesboro, Georgia in locations including the Bulloch County Court House (also featured in the film 1969) and the building now housing the Averitt Center for the Arts.

On July 18, 2012, it was announced that ABC Family would develop the film into a television series by I. Marlene King, who wrote it and adapted Pretty Little Liars,[2][3] but the project did not move past the development stage. Upon release, the film received mainly unfavorable reviews but was a moderate financial success, grossing $37.5 million on a $12 million budget.

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