Stay ConnectedTristan + Greg are a couple of 90s kids from down under, on a mission to re-watch every movie that meant something from their childhood. Each episode they review a ‘classic’ film from the 80s or 90s, and determine how it stacks up in the modern era.
…They use the term ‘classic’ loosely.
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062 - It turns out 1992 was a massive year for basketball. The Dream Team lit up the small screen as they made their debut at the Barcelona Olympics, while Woody and Wesley lit up the big screen with White Men Can't Jump. To say this movie had an influence on us growing up is an understatement; the street ball, the fashion, the trash talk, and Rosie Perez, all impacted us in profound (yet slightly varying) ways. So join us as we dive deep into the whole damn thing - exploring the film's backstory (including some questionable pre-casties), soundtrack, the careers of our 3 leads, and how the film holds up in 2020. Added bonus: we also crack the code on what the ideal film project would be for Woody and Wesley reunion.
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061 - Lord knows how it took us 61 episodes to get to a Burton picture, but here we are, and what better place to start than 1988's BEETLEJUICE? It's easy to forget just how early this weird-unit of a film was in Burton's career, being his second feature. Same goes for Michael Keaton, who aside from Mr Mom, was more of sitcom guy, and even Alec Baldwin hadn't reached his final form yet - so yes plenty do discuss here. As usual, we dive into the film's rich origin story, unpack its even weirder original script, and ultimately pull the whole damn movie apart and put it back together again all in an evaluate whether it holds up in 2020. Oh and it's a 1988 movie so Greg gets absurdly excited again.
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060 - It's another JCVD week, hallelujah. Every 10th episode we get one movie deeper into the Van Damme filmography, and this one is a biggie - UNIVERSAL SOLDIER. This film comes as a turning point for young JC, busting into the mainstream with co-star Dolph Lundgren, and terrifying two young lads names Tristan and Greg back in the early 90s. In this episode we cover the films origin story, re-capping Jean Claude's journey thus far, pull apart the plot, and put it back together with a few re-pitchies along the way, and ultimately discuss how it holds up in 2020. We also provide a pretty meaty Campaign 2000 update if you're into that kind of thing.
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059 - We are in a weird place right now, and something about watching movies like 1995's OUTBREAK seems to make us a feel better; so that's what we were covering this week. We make all the usual stops - from the film's origin story, to it's ultimate verdict - but along the way we compare this movie to others of its kind that are also trending right now, as well as attempt to uncover exactly why it is that we are drawn to these kinds of movies at times like this. We hope you're all doing well, staying safe, and that this episode can add a bit of spice to your quarantine playlist - hang in there guys!
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058 - So this is not technically an 80s or 90s picture, but it is certainly one that we grew up with. And while the movie itself categorically holds up (it's literally the most influential movie of all time), a lot of the behind the scenes shenanigans certainly do not - But beyond the controversy and drunk munchkins, we explore just how vast this film's cultural impact has spread in 2020, and how they managed to make something nearly 100 years ago, that still manages to hold up today.
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We had the week off this week, BUT in honour of International Women's Day, we thought we'd repost the first, and possibly only movie we have covered that passes the bechdel test - A League of Their Own. This was originally published all the way back at episode 12 (which is why we sound... a little fresh), so most of you probably haven't heard it - but it's a great movie and deserves a re-visit, so get around it this International Women's Day!
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How many female legends can you fit into one motion picture? This is the question 'A League of Their Own' attempts to answer. This was a family favourite in both of our households growing up, and is a fascinating watch in 2020 for all the reasons you might expect. We go deep on its origins and its maestro, Penny Marshall, and uncover that the story of this film getting made ain't all that different than the story it's trying to tell. All this plus bad John Lovitz impressions!
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057 - This movie THRIVED on VHS (but less so at the box office) and has become a cult classic for many. We barely remembered it, so figured it was time for a revisit. There is quite a bit to unpack here - like, why did the director of Grease make a sharp pivot to Sci-fi? How did this go from a Norwegian indie, to a Disney epic? Why does the spaceship sound like Pee-wee Herman (we get that it's Paul Ruebens, but...). Join us on a journey through time and space, as we decide whether this cult hit holds up today, or is best left in the past.
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056 - After a couple of deep cuts, we are back in mainstream territory this week, with the 1993 Disney bobsledding blockbuster, COOL RUNNINGS. You know how this works, we dive deep on the film's 'inspired by true events' origin story, we pull the plot apart and put it back together again, break down the pro's and con's - all in an effort to determine whether this film holds up today, or if it's best left in the past. Tune in and find out!
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055 - We are back with another deep cut from 1995 - the serial killer thriller, Copycat. You may think you don't remember this film, but I'd argue that you do, somewhere deep in your unconscious - and we are here to dislodge and extract all those juicy memberberries for you, from Harry Connick Jr with red hair, to Sigourney Weaver with glasses. Too superficial for you? We also dive into the mid 90s obsession with serial killers, and compare it to the true crime obsessions of today; the cultural impact Harry Connick Jr had on a decidedly un-woke Australia back in the early 2000's; and we finally get to talk about a movie that passes the bechdel test! So join us as we answer that all-important question: does Copycat hold up today, or is it best left in the past?
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054 - Most podcasts would look at Jurassic Park before Congo. Not us. That would be too easy - where's the tension? We prefer digging up those movies we sorta remember yet sorta forget. So what better Michael Crichton picture to start with than the sorta-blockbuster, Congo. This movie has it all: a talking gorilla, Tim Curry, Tim Curry's weird accent, volcanos, other various accents, the list goes on. Join us as we dive deep into where this movie came from and how it holds up today.
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