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enNovember 10, 2023

Back Track 010: I felt so much, that I started to feel nothing. | Christiane F. (1981) [Patreon Preview]

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This film has been on my list for a while but it slipped my memory as of late. It popped into my head and I was sure that Jai would be up to do an episode on it.

Much to my surprise this was her first time watching and this was probably my second or third watch. This film is an incredible true story of a 13 year old girl Christiane F. taking place in mid 70s West Berlin.

I was so focused on the performances and depictions of drug abuse and the desperation of youth at that time. In contrast the acting feels so raw and real as if you're watching a documentary.

We found a copy on YouTube and it's one of those films you have to see to believe. Some points we mentioned are the facts of the real Christiane F., a 2016 Gucci campaign "inspired" by this story, and the musical factor of having this story set to David Bowie songs.

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enNovember 05, 2023

166: Midnight margaritas! | Practical Magic (1998)

What a cute little movie! A great way to end off this October season and a perfect vibe for this Halloween! This is my first time watching this one and although I feel like I've seen it through film stills on Tumblr already. Nothing could have prepared me for how I want to LIVE inside of this movie. In the house, garden, and especially with the coolest Aunts in the galaxy.

Me and Mikey covered this one and even though he's seen it multiple times, it's still every bit as exciting. Our only gripes were that the story seemed a bit weird in the middle. While we were hoping for more of a Thelma and Louise type vibe it went a bit more Exorcist. We cover the amazing fashion and incredible resume of the costume designer, Judianna Makovsky and obsess over another successful 90s soundtrack.

Off-topic rants include: Mikey's Haunted House search, movie studio interference, and putting respect on Bella Swan's name and my complete shock in finding out Mikey is Team Jacob..the audacity!

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enOctober 31, 2023

165: If I let you go, do you think that you can fly? | The Good Son (1993)

This is another one of those films I'm surprised we haven't covered until now. I have faint memories of watching this in a 90s basement during a sleepover as a kid but it's definitely been a while since I've watched as an adult. Luckily Jules had never heard of this one and we get her first time watch thoughts.

We both talk about how the two primary characters, Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood were acting their hearts out in this, the normie 90s fashion and nod to Tonya Harding, and the WILD behind the scenes drama involved.

Off-topic rants: Jules' nanny horror stories, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and children playing psychologically damaging roles in Hollywood

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enOctober 22, 2023

Forward Flash 032: Truth is cool but unattainable... | Y Tu Mamá También (2001) [Patreon Preview]

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It's been a while since we've reviewed a film after 2000. Y Tu Mamá También has been on my list and it's the perfect film for this summer heat and the spirit of adventure and exploration.

Me and Jai had a great time diving into this world that neither one of us have visited in quite a while. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón who takes you on a short but fulfilling journey that leaves you questioning and reminiscing about your own similar experiences.

We found a lot of behind the scenes info, drool over Gael, and realize just how much we relate to Luisa.

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enOctober 19, 2023

164: I'm your number one fan. | Misery (1990)

I have to say that Misery has been on my list to watch and review for a minute. This really is the perfect film for the October season. A winter cabin, cozy decor, and a seemingly Good Samaritan who turns out to be a...let's just say "over zealous fan".

Charles was in the throws of a Kathy Bates era in the 90s and this is essentially my first watch. We get into the practical winter fashion, the Sheriff and Deputy wife stealing scenes, changes from the novel to screen, and the long list of actors who turned down the role of Paul Sheldon.

Off-topics rants include: Captain Planet tv series, Loki, cartoons that scarred us as children

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enOctober 15, 2023

163: They won't be back... I don't think they like me. | Fire in the Sky (1993)

Well it's October season and we're here to bring the thrills and chills. Charles picked this one and by about 20 mins in I was terrified. The concept of any type of abduction is terrifying, alien or not. While this was released in '93, its based on a true story that happened in the 70s.

We had a time chatting this movie including the male logging thirst trap montage early on, the fashion choices, and why you should never leave the house or get out of a car to investigate a strange hovering red beam of light in the dar forest.

Off-topic rants include: Roswell tv show, Jaws, the Canadian tuxedo

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enOctober 08, 2023

Fashion Chat: Spring/ Summer 2024 Runway Recap!

Since everyone loves our chat episodes, me and Jai talk another hectic fashion month season. Neither one of us are too crazy about spring fashion in general, but we did talk about our favorite (and not so fave) collections for a whole 2 hours.

We break it down by cities: New York, London, Milan, and finally Paris. Some of the brands we talk are: Proenza Schouler, Gucci, JW Anderson, Sacai, Prada, and much more!

🖤 Enjoy!

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enOctober 04, 2023

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162: Ya, I'm always like this. | Boys (1996)

Another classic example in the 90s of studio interference that ruined what could have been a standout film. With a great cast and a disappointing story trajectory, we were left wanting wayyy more at the end of this.

Me and Jai only watched for Queen Winona. Granted, she tried to carry this film but ultimately the script was lacking and she dine have much help in terms of a strong actor in the lead role. Instead of not reviewing it we did get into what we would change, things that would have helped the story out, and talked a bit of gossip about the stars

off-topic rants: the 90s "Pussy Posse", Gwyneth Paltrow, BFFs

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enOctober 01, 2023

You, Me and 5 Bucks 011: A chat w/ Dustin of The Rewatch Recap Podcast [Patreon Preview]

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Another interview! I could literally chat all day about nostalgia with fellow pop culture fans. On this episode I chat with Dustin Holden about his show, The Rewatch Recap Podcast and why we love to talk about the good ol days of the 90s, when television series' first appeared on DVD, how fucked Hollywood actually is, appointment television in the day of social media, Stranger Things, Ghostwriter, and tons more!

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enSeptember 24, 2023

161: You're a smooth smoothie, you know? | Fargo (1996)

Here we are. Another classic film of the 90s that I am just watching for the first time. I'm not as familiar with the Coen Brother's work so this is a newer genre for me. I've heard so much about Fargo for years and I'm soo glad that I've finally watched it. Me and Charles take a deep dive and basically rave about how much we love Frances McNormand.

There are so many quotable moments that we try to dramatically act out, I realize that I have a massive crush on Steve Buscemi, and now we want to watch the new series'.

Off-topic rants: Oscar rage minute, Oprah, niche films, other shocking films I've never watched

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The Tabi Swiper Story on TikTok

enSeptember 17, 2023

Fashion Chat: Peter Do at Helmut Lang, the Tabi swiper, changes at Supreme, the future of i-D

It's been a while since me and Jai recorded a proper fashion chat episode. We talk on the phone all the time about what's going on in fashion and there were some things before our FW collection review that I wanted to touch on.

We start out talking our underwhelming feelings on the new Helmut Lang collection, Tremaine Emory leaving Supreme, my recent print magazine purchases, Karlie Kloss possibly buying i-D , the Tabi swiper, new TikTok creator discoveries, and some other random bits

Things we mentioned:

Hannah E on TikTok

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enSeptember 10, 2023

160: Shouldn't you be with your jock itch friends? | Devil in the Flesh (1998)

If you're looking for a seedy, movie of the week type film that almost takes you there but not quite...look to Devil in the Flesh from 1998. I had seen some of the stills one night on Tumblr, and I enlisted Mikey to chat about our first time thoughts.

We touch on what the story needed to push further, the accurate fashion, and why a kicking soundtrack could have really saved this film.

Off-topic rants: I got Mikey into Vanderpump Rules and we chat about it from about 27:00-40:00

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enSeptember 03, 2023

159: She's not the type of girl you stop seeing. | Final Analysis (1992)

Well, in this film we didn't get a Final Analysis but boy did we get a whiplash of a story. Based on the movie poster I thought I was getting this racy erotic thriller and while we kinda did, we ended up getting baited and switched in a good way.

Me and Charles had a good first time watch with some surprising results. The fashion, the film noir structure, and the nod to Hitchcock we definitely noticed.

Off-topic rants include: 60 Days In, fav movie of the weeks from the 90210 casts during summer hiatus

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enAugust 27, 2023

You, Me and 5 Bucks 010: A chat w/ author Thea Glassman [Patreon Preview]

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Any chance that I get to talk about the television shows that "made" me is what I life for. For the next episode in the interview series I had a chat with writer Thea Glassman, author of Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson's Creek: How Seven Shows Transformed Television. She focuses on Fresh Prince of Bel Air, My So Called Life, Dawson's Creek, The OC, Freaks and Geeks, Glee, and Friday Night Lights.

We basically just a have a super fun chat about some of our favorite nostalgic moments of late 90s television. My So Called Life, Dawson's Creek, and Freaks and Geeks were the shows we focused on as the others I haven't seen. Although after speaking with her I'm def adding Friday Night Lights to my growing list of classic shows to watch. I discovered so many behind the scenes deets that she uncovered while writing the book.

Enjoy! ☕️🍿

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enAugust 20, 2023

158: Do you ever get the feeling you're being watched? | Stealing Beauty (1996)

Imagine a wanderlust summer in a sun drenched villa on the hill in Tuscany. That's where this film takes us in a perfect summer film. This being Liv Tyler's first starring role is insane because she floats through this whole film like the beautiful dream that she is.

Me and Jai took a walk down memory lane with our own similar stories of unforgettable summers away from home. We didn't find out a lot in terms of behind the scenes, but we do touch on the questionable history of the directors previous works. Including some aspects of this story which could have done without the male gaze.

As always we get into the fashion and music which are top notch. This has sleeper soundtrack you may not be expecting with Portishead, Hole, Liz Phair, Nina Simone, etc... Just a cinematic dream along with fashion designs from Giorgio Armani.

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enAugust 13, 2023

Back Track 009: Age? N/A Marital Status? Shaky. | Troop Beverly Hills (1989) [Patreon Preview]

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Boy! This film was so much fun and it was essentially my first watch. I was in the perfect mood to watch such a fun, lighthearted story and the extraordinary fashion was a bonus!

I asked Charles about his history with this movie, the amazing casting, and we had a LONG chat about the fashion. Hint: It's slay after slay

off-topic rants: we recast this film with todays stars, my own Girl Scout history, smoking in the movies

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enAugust 06, 2023

157: Is everyone in this town on drugs? | U-Turn (1997)

Ok, so for this one I took a chance and found a film that both me and Mikey haven't seen before. I vividly remember seeing tv spots during the 1997 MTV VMAs. The casting immediately was my draw, that and being directed by Oliver Stone. Well, suffice to say that we were underwhelmed with this script in particular. The beautiful cinematography by Robert Richardson was particularly striking despite the lacking story.

We did find something to talk about like the amazing desert fashion, interesting music choices, and how this ending was kinda buck wild but fitting.

Off-topic rants include: talking about the movie Scream, Ryan Gosling, and why the upcoming Joker 2 could have been an email

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enJuly 30, 2023

You, Me and 5 Bucks 009: A chat w/ Kelli Williams of @laguna_biotch [Patreon Preview]

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Oh, the early 2000s. A whimsical time where we were just figuring out this new cultural shift after the 90s decade. The new millennium was an interesting time in so many ways. We had a new era of reality tv to cling to in the form of Laguna Beach and later The Hills.

We talked the first episode of Laguna on Patreon a while ago but I had to go deeper with another pop culture afficianado, Kelli Williams of Beyond the Blinds Podcast and the Laguna Biotch account on IG.

I would like to say that we stuck to a script but we basically shot around all over the place! We get into PR relationships, the change of MTV, early days of The Challenge, Real World, Bravo's Summer House, and sooo much more!

🫧 Enjoy!

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enJuly 23, 2023

156: RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT! | Mission: Impossible (1996)

What are you even doing with your life if you aren't jumping out of a plane or off the side of a building at 60 being a literal spy?

Since it's Mission: Impossible season it was only right to review the one that started it all, the 1996 chapter. As children of the 80s both me and Jai are super familiar with Tom Cruise as an entity and every year he seems to ratchet up our collective blood pressure with each installment in the franchise.

We both remember seeing this film back in the day and it was such a fun ride. Some of the things we touch on is the amazing minimalist fashion, some Scientology, and marvel at the practical effects they used on the most "impossible" scenes.

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