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enJuly 14, 2023

155: You don't gallop off into the sunset with a dinosaur without causing a stir! | Tammy and the T-Rex (1994)

*this episode first appeared on Patreon

It's honestly a travesty that me, a self proclaimed 90s enthusiast and Charles, Dino expert didn't know this film existed until a few weeks ago.

I was instantly lured in by Paul Walker in a crop top but stayed for the sorta sweet and completely zany story with an incredible wardrobe. Denise Richards is looking like Kelly Bundy meets Shannen Doherty and we talk about it ALL.

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enJuly 09, 2023

154: It's only love. What's everyone so scared of? | Get Real (1998)

We decided to take one last dust off the indie film batch for the end/beginning of the month. Here's yet another film that I've never heard anyone mention, Get Real (1998). This was both me and Mikey's second time viewing it since the 90s and what a delight it was to watch.

We get into Mikey's history with the film and seeing it in the cinema, do a recast with our own current casting, and talk about the many quotes we loved that flew under the radar.

*there are a lot of random off-topic rants including Mikey's cruising stories, Black Mirror, audio recording questions, Seinfeld, and why was Buffy not an actual vampire slayer and more

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enJuly 02, 2023

Deep Cut: William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) [Remix Edition]

It was beyond time to revisit this film that was part of my formative years. We first covered this film early in the podcast days and during the pandemic. There wasn't a clear format back then so any opportunity I have to talk about how much this film means to me is warranted. On this episode we use our regular format with reviews and me and Jai get a new look through Jules' eyes who was seeing it for the first time.

We get into the chokehold Leo had on us in the 90s, the INCREDIBLE casting and acting, and more of the fashion we crave.

Off-topic rants: the Twilight comparison and formative films

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enJune 25, 2023

Fashion Chat: Exodus of Creative Directors, Pharrell at LV, Mens Collections, new Project Runway, Christopher Kane

Since more people listened to our last fashion chat episode than expected we just had to do another one. Of course as soon as we finished recording the last one, all this news broke of creative directors leaving their posts.

Me and Jai touch on all the shifting going around in the industry, the new Rick and Prada mens shows, new magazine pickups, and Pharrell Williams new collection and spectacle at Louis Vuitton, and much more!

🖤🪡 Enjoy!

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enJune 23, 2023

153: He's kind of like a male Kate Moss. | Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998)

Well, it's time to dust off the old movie vault for this one. I put up a poll on IG to see if anyone has heard or even seen this film and it was a mystery to most. Now, this film I first saw ages ago at Mikey's house and seeing it again all these years later just brought me such delight.

This quirky indie rom com stars Sean Hayes before he was known as Jack from Will and Grace. He's a Polaroid (ahh!) photographer who falls in love with a cute coffee barista boy (how 90s) who is a perfect facsimile of Brad Pitt in the Meet Joe Black era. It's all but almost disappeared from the internet so I hope that this will revive your memories if you have seen it or encourage you to track it down if this is a new find.

Me and Mikey get into the adorable story, the interesting storytelling, cool late 90s fashion, and the pure CAMP throughout.

Off-topic rants include: Wayne's World, some gossip, JTT and 90s heartthrobs, and more Vanderpump Rules chat

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enJune 18, 2023

152: Let's do it! To it! | Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

This was a somber episode. Leaving Las Vegas has been on my list to watch for so long and I just had to be in a certain mood. Turns out this was that time. I had long heard of this performance that won Nicolas Cage his Lead Actor Oscar in 1995 but I never expected to be hit this emotionally hard by a film.

Me and Charles talk the cinematography and the different side of Vegas, how Nic Cage prepared for a role like this, Elisabeth Shue's fashion, and some interesting behind the scenes bits.

Off-Topic rants include: Tom Cruise tiffs, Barbie and Oppenheimer, Kelly Bundy: fashion icon

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enJune 13, 2023

151: I'll see you in your dreams. | Queer as Folk (US): Pilot (2000)

It's Pride month and what better to kick it off than talking one of me and Mikey's favorite shows from our high school days, Queer as Folk!

While this is the US version that premiered on Showtime, we had never seen anything like this and that's possibly why it has stayed with us over 20 years later. This is based on the UK series which was much shorter, however this version has some incredible characters that you just can't help but fall in love with.

For a trip down memory lane we are discussing only the pilot episode and keep it spoiler free for those who haven't seen it before. We talk our introduction to the show, my stories of traveling to Best Buy to get the box set every season, the incredible soundtracks that are missing from the streaming versions, those steamy sex scenes, and get into what hasn't aged well over the years.

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enJune 06, 2023

150: "Evil" spelled backwards is "live". | Summer of Sam (1999)

You can actually feel the heat in this film. It instantly transports you into this neighborhood all taking place during the Son of Sam murders in 1970s New York City. Immediately there were similarities to the DC sniper case that we both lived through that we touched on. Spike Lee's film perfectly captured the paranoia and utter fear that gripped the whole city, but within this specific community.

It was basically my first watch and for the 150th episode and the start of the summer season, it just worked out pretty well

Me and Mikey talked about the costumes, some unexpected scenes, what we would have changed, and the crazy behind the scenes facts we dug up.

off-topic rants include: The Faculty, rating Hollywood men over 50, and how I got Mikey to finally get into Vanderpump Rules

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enMay 30, 2023

Fashion Chat: headlines in fashion, content creators, the Chloe Sevigny sale, and print magazines we love and loved

I love doing these random off the cuff chats. Since me and Jai talk about this stuff anyway why not put it in an episode. Of course I didn't plan for it to be a whole 2 hours but here we are.

We get into so many things like the recent headlines in fashion, content creators and their evolution, the Chloe Sevigny & Dover Street sales, Tiktok bans, weird micro trends, get into Vice filing for bankruptcy, reviewing some 'awful and weird' Cruise collections from Gucci and Chanel, and the end of MTV News.

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enMay 23, 2023

Forward Flash 031: You know what these are? Fun coupons! | The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) [Patreon Preview]

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It's the 80s! You know that decade that was so ridiculous and debaucherous that it seems cartoonish. That decade birthed Jordan Belfort and 20 years later they made a movie depicting his life.

I have to say this film was requested and I'm glad it was because it's one I always enjoy. Partly because of my teenage crush on Leo, but also this was the first film that he showed yet another range of acting besides deeply dramatic. This one is wild and COMPLETELY off the rails (pun intended).

Me and Charles dive into this story and about how there is just scene after scene of crazy for 3 hours, the amazing costumes, best cast, and have yet another segment of 'Oscar Rage'.

Off-topic rants include: The Simpsons, Wes Anderson, why movies are getting longer

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enMay 20, 2023

149: Are we on 'Cops' again? | Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

in the 90s you could always count on a dark comedy. It's the best decade for these out of control stories with the most offensive humor. While society has changed light years it seems in about 20 years, there are still these 'time capsule' films that are so wild you can't even believe they were made. I questioned this very point when I watched Drop Dead Gorgeous about the literal explosive dark world of a local beauty pageant in Minnesota.

This was my first time watching and Charles hit this one again right on the head. I loved it. We talked about the stellar stacked cast, how we love a mockumentary format, and basically worship at the altar of Kirsten Dunst.

off-topic rants include: Charles' wild boarding school weekends, a wildlife minute, The Simpsons, and Shazam

E! News article mentioned: https://www.eonline.com/news/1058654/on-set-feuds-offended-audiences-and-a-box-office-disaster-20-secrets-you-might-not-know-about-drop-dead-gorgeous

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enMay 16, 2023

148: Who took the jam outta your doughnut? | Snatch (2000)

Oi! Oi! Who's ready for a diamond heist accompanied by some of the best characters ever? Yes, we're talking the 2000 film by Guy Ritchie, Snatch. While now Ritchie is a household name, in the late 90s he was just getting started and we become so wrapped up in this London caper. This is one of my all time favorite films that I can recite it word for word.

Me and Jai get into many behind the scenes facts, why Brad Pitt was desperate to be in this film, and wonder why we didn't get more Benicio (swoon).

Off-topic rants include: Radiohead, Madonna, tv watching habits

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enMay 09, 2023

Deep Cut: Beverly Hills 90210 | U4EA (1991) & Snowbound (1996) [Patreon Unlocked]

Since last week was my birthday I decided to unlock a Patreon episode! Enjoy 2 hrs of 90210 talk!

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This show was really wild. In order to fill a schedule with over 270 episodes the amount of storylines that 90210 produced is just out there. Since we aren't devoting the entire show to recapping the show me and Charles decided to pick some of our standouts and it has to do with the vices and party drugs that crept into the show.

At first we take a lighthearted fun approach to underground rave culture with (shock!) bad girl Emily Valentine. In Season 2's U4EA (1991) episode we get into the fashion that's amazing, Emily's vibe and how much Brenda hates her, and how Brandon is actually cool to be around for once.

Now, it takes a different and darker turn in Season 6's Snowbound (1996) we get a front row seat to the development of 'Cocaine Kelly' and her relationship with "artist" Colin. There are so many iconic moments that we get into about the show as a whole and just how Luke Perry is so amazing and will forever be the glue of the show.

Off-topic rants include: our favorite tv themes, tv censorship of the 90s, and the spinoffs that ensued.

*premiered on Patreon Dec 31, 2022

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enMay 02, 2023

Forward Flash 030: Honestly mate, you look sterling. | This is England (2006) [Patreon Preview]

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Even though this is an episode about a film released after 2000 it takes place in early 80s England. This film I vividly remember seeing and immediately being so taken with it. I bought a copy and it's stayed with me for decades.

Me and Jai talked the scary similarities in today's world, the inspiration of the story, powerful scenes, and how much we love actor Stephen Graham.

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enApril 29, 2023

147: Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were a kid? | Tommy Boy (1995)

When we talk about formative movies of my childhood, Tommy Boy is top 3. I wore my VHS tape out and finally we're getting to talk about it here on the pod. I enlisted Jules, my 90s comedy buddy to review this one. And HOLY SCHNIKES!

The both of us had a literal Baja blast talking this iconic comedy buddy road trip film starring legends Chris Farley and David Spade. We could basically quote the entire thing and we spend the first half of the episode talking about the state of comedy past and present, classic SNL casts, and the literal genius and melancholy of the subject matter.

Off-topic rants include: Anna Nicole doc, the new Barbie movie, and comedy films when we were teens

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enApril 25, 2023

Back Track 008: Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me! | The Graduate (1967) [Patreon Preview]

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We're back on the Patreon with a blast from the past! And boy was this one a doozy. Charles picked this one and I completely forgot how this film descends into literal chaos at the end. Apparently there was a sequel novel set in the 70s, which was interesting to hear about.

This was a great watch again and it's easy to see why this is one of cinema's classics of the 1960s. We get into the Oscars that year, the casting process, and so many of our favorite scenes and lines.

off topic rants include: Season 3 of The Simpsons, Daria, Kendall Roy, and Survivor

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enApril 21, 2023

146: You used me for football. I'll use you to get into Harvard. | School Ties (1992)

In keeping with the worlds 'Brendan Fraser Renaissance' it was time to discuss the film that started his career, School Ties. While this film is hard to watch for many reasons, it's still required viewing. The story is set in the 1950s and revolves around the anti-Semitism at a boys prep school. While the performances of emerging actors that we know so well today are front and center, it's Brendan Fraser that really gives such a powerful performance.

This was Jai's first time watching and for me it's been a good while since I've seen it. Basically not only does it seem that boys prep schools are breeding grounds for evil in this film, however the adults are not much better. In our behind the scenes research we learned an incredible amount about where actress Amy Locane is now, prep fashion, and the casting process.

*apologies for the weird audio

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enApril 18, 2023

145: Everybody steals from everybody, that's Hollywood. | Swingers (1996)

We're finally getting back into the swing of things (haha) here on the pod and talking one of the most quotable films of the 90s, Swingers! After three years it seems baffling to me that I haven't talked about this film yet. I know you know someone who had this movie poster on their wall, and yet it's one I don't hear talked about too much.

Written by Jon Favreau and starring most of his emerging actor friends, this film is part time capsule and part subculture view. We follow a super baby faced Vince Vaughn with his fast talking, story telling that he becomes known for years later and hear about movie auditions, lingering breakups, and constant cinema references. Me and Charles had a blast giving our favorite scenes, dramatic interpretations, and decide whether or not we're money.

Off topic rants include: Jurassic Park, Survivor, MTV's The Challenge

at 1:10:00 we talk a little about Season 2 Ep 3 of Yellowjackets (spoilers)

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enApril 11, 2023

You, Me and 5 Bucks 007: A chat w/ Samantha of @lovefool.99 [Patreon Preview]

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I'm trying to work past my social anxiety and connect with more people on the podcast. This brings me to one of my favorite pop culture nostalgia accounts, Lovefool99 on IG & TikTok.

Me and Samantha talk for over an hour about everything. We get into how the page started, the famous followers she has, and what popular 90s star blocked her page (it's a story haha). I could basically talk about the various changes in our media consumption and wild 90s movie themes all day.

We also go deep on Josh Hartnett (Zeke forever)

Enjoy! 🛼

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