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We are closing the 1999 Yearbook with the MTV Films classic Varsity Blues. While we all love this movie, especially Giff, we have recruited a special guest who probably even loves it more, Gomez from the podcast Playlist Wars! Hear his pop culture influences through the years and why this movie has a special place in our lives.

We dig into every aspect of the movie, from the whipped cream bikini, to the trip to the strip club, to uncanny way everyone knows plays they have never run before. We finish things off with our lists of favorite sports movies of all-time, and Gomez is here for it all. All together now: I DON'T WANT...YOUR LIFE! Enjoy!

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This week Jenna and Theresa watch a classic teem movie that they each only seen one time, despite being the right age to have seen this in the theaters: Varsity Blues. Dive into the fears of back to school and CTE, the triumph of friendship and the overwhelming feeling that this movie just isn’t quite making sense. Jenna and Theresa ponder questions like: What exactly is this movie about? Who exactly is supposed to like this movie? And why is it described as a comedy in the Apple TV blurb?

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Varsity Blues

Directed by: Brian Robbins (who hasn't directed anything since 2012, but lots of exectutive producer credits; currently is the President of Kids & Family Entertainment for ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks, so he over sees Nickelodeon and all kid related stations.

Starring:

James Van Der Beek

Jon Voight

Paul Walker

Ron Lester (was 28 when he shot this movie)

Scott Caan

Ali Larter

Amy Smart

Released: January 15, 1999

Budget: $16M ($26.2M 2021)

Box Office: $54.3M ($89M 2021) worldwide

Ratings:   IMDb 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes 43%

Metacritic 50% Google Users 80%

1999 Teen Choice Awards

Choice Movie Breakout: James Van Der Beek (won)

Choice Drama Movie (nominated)

1999 MTV Movie Awards

Best Breakout Performance: James Van Der Beek (won)

Best Movie Song (nominated)

2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

Best Male Newcomer: James Van Der Beek (nominated)

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Plot:

It opens with a voice over talking about American laws, and how the laws are different in West Canaan Texas, and it's all about Football. To win at all costs. Mox has a conversation with his brother, strapped to a cross. A brief breakfast and Billy Bob arrives to pick up Mox, Harbor, Tweeter, who wants to fuck a pig...? At the school pep rally, Coach Kilmer spells out his successes of 2 state titles, and 22 district titles... Sounds mediocre, like Treys efforts in bed. Harbor speaks about a dream of beating Bingville by more than 22 points. Mox and Julie kiss and make plans to "watch trains tonight." So they gonna bone. Pre game in the locker room, we see the new tweeter end zone dance, and Harbor having a needle stuck in his knee. In the game, up 28-17, Harbor runs the ball in, Billy Bob blocking for him, takes a hit to the head, and he goes down. Game ends Coyotes win, 35-17. After the game, Kilmer finds the book Mox was reading and threatens to cut his ass if his dad hadn't worked his ass off for him. Harbor gets some pills for his knee, and Mox counts down 4 more games. At the after party, everyone is drinking, Tweeter hits some old dude at a high school party in the nuts (SOUND 1), Darcy and Harbor bang on a dryer. They're interrupted by BIlly Bob puking in the washer, but he pukes and rallies (SOUND 2). At practice, 2nd string offence comes in, as Kilmer chews their asses out, the dads on the sidelines comment how great it is, and that the boys need it. As Mox is about to run the oopty-oop, Kilmer kills it and chews out Mox. At a cook out, the dads, again re-living the glory days (like Chris and the 1930's... What were actual flappers like, btw?) Moxs dad misses his pass, and the dads have a pissing contest about their boys, and Mox hits his dad in the face (SOUND 3). In school, they're now talking about sex, in a very clinical sense, Mox gives many examples of boner slang (SOUND 4), followed by Billy Bob collapsing. In the nurses office, he tells Kilmer the nurse said he shouldn't play, but Kilmer doesn't care, tells him he's good to go, like an asshole. In the game, Billy Bob obviously doesn't look well, but he goes out anyway. He collapses, Harbor gets sacked, injuring his knee. HIs dad comments for this not to be happening to him, you know, like a selfish asshole. 17 to 21, with 1:09 to play, Mox goes in. First play he makes a 40 yard pass. He doesn't know the next play, so just calls one, which ends up getting a touchdown, and winning the game.

S:

The intro, all the characters and hype, obviously every sterotypical highschool football movie ever. So was this the first one?

All the announcers were/are actual announcers from small town texas, not actors.

When they're at the cook out, Mox doesn't want to throw the ball with his dad, saying "you're going to fall on the bar-b-q"... Now, I'm pretty sure Texas is similar to Alabama. Bar-b-q is a food, you smoke bar b q to cook it. Or you use a grill, or you are grilling on a friday/saturday night. Weird word usage.

Y'all ever have highschool parties like that?

In the hospital, the Dr tells them Harbor has torn every ligament in his knee, that he'll be out at least a year and a half, if he'll ever play again. Saying, he shouldn't have been playing in the first place, and Kilmer said he never said anything to him before...again, you know, like an asshole. Mox drives Darcy home, and she changes in the car, obviously coming on to him because he's the starting qb now. Tweeter jokes with the police about their "mount me" hats... he claims hes going to go home, but steals the police cruiser, saying he's going to jail instead. Mox stops by a store and is given some free beer...and if that happened, they are SORELY underselling reasons to be playing football. Luckily for Tucker, he could just steal beer from the fridge of his football coach, at home. Tweeter pulls up, naked with some girls in the police cruiser, to get Mox to come with, but he declines. Mox walks to Julies and talks to her about how weird of a night it was. The sheriff is bitching about the players "esposing themselves" and taking the cruiser, saying he may have to start doing something, and Kilmer asks him if his boys are too much for him. The Coyotes are playing an away game, and Mox kills it. In an interview after, he gives a contrived answer, thanking teammates and God, as he starts to revel in the spotlight. At practice, they run the hook and ladder, which Billy Bob didn't understand. After, in Kilmers office, he blames Billy Bob for Harbor, and tells him to 
"fix it"... Again, you know, like an asshole. At school, Darcy comes on to Mox again and invites him to her house. He convinces himself to go, while buying condoms with his little brother at the store. Mox gets to Darcys house, and in a throw back to the intro, he says he feels like he's breaking the law being there. Darcy offers to make an ice cream sundae, with whipped cream, as Mox gets comfortable... She comes out wearing a whipped cream bikini... They kiss, and he stops, to her chagrin. He talks about about he's not sure he loves Julie or not, and she says it's not about love, it's about getting a better shot, and getting out. She's worried Harbor will end up a manager for walmart, coaching JV football. The next day, Wendell tells Mox about his issues with Kilmer being racist, and his stats, which he says he'll help fix. Julie sees Darcy kiss Mox in the hall. Tweeter then tels his theory about bitches (SOUND 5)... as he checks out something wrong with his junk. Julie breaks up with Mox at the drive-in she works at, because she doesn't date football players. The main players are at a strip club, and someone is covering their tab. Billy bob ends up on stage dancing, to everyones amusement. The next dancer ends up being the sex ed teacher...and she can educate them. The boys toast to Ms. Davis (SOUND 6), and walk out to a very bright day.

S:

Talking about the privilege of being a "star" player, stealing the police car, and Mox being given free beer. Talk about brother being brought home by police, so he wouldn't get suspended, etc.

What happened to Moxs car? He dropped off Darcy, what happened to it? He walked downtown, got beer, walked to Julies, and no car?

How different do you think football culture is NOW, compared to the 70's, 80's, 90's 2000's? Think it's still like this in places? College level?

Oldest woman you've ever had sex with? Ms. Anita doesn't count... Give someone eles a chance, Chris.

During the game, they're being crushed, Mox is getting blocked and sacked. They're all hungover, and cant make a play, interceptions, Kilmer is pissed. They lose 20-3. Kilmer blames Mox for poisoning his team; billy Bob is crying, and Kilmer makes fun of him, and kicks him out of the locker room. Mox and his dad argue, with Mox telling him (SOUND 7). Moxs brother shows up with Bacon, saying Billy Bob said he'd know how to take care of him. Mox takes off and finds Billy Bob, at the field, shooting his trophies, having a breakdown. Billy Bob has listened to Kilmer being an asshole, and blames himself. Mox convinces him that he needs him. The adults stop by to make sure Mox will stick to the game plan, as his little brother has started a cult. Mox gets a letter that he made it into Brown, with a full academic scholarship, but his dad wants to talk to him about the upcoming football game. At school, Billy Bob is cleared to play and is excited. Kilmer threatens Mox to fuck with his grades and transcripts, to get what he wants... You know... Like an asshole. Mox goes to Julie, but as she tries to help, he's a whiny bitch because he can't just fucking play one game the way the coach wants him to. Fucks sake. He's complaining about the institution in West Canaan, and Kilmer. Julie calls him a whiner, and tells him to be the hero.

S

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A pregame lords prayer, after Kilmer gives a little too much gravity to the next 48 minutes of the game to make the next 48 years of their lives. The game starts with Coyotes winning the toss, and Kilmer reminds Mox to run his game. They're riding Wendell down the field, and when they get into the red-zone, Kilmer calls to give someone else the TD, so Mox changes the play for Wendell to score, which Kilmer doesn't like. Gilroy scores on a long run. Unlike Tucker who can't score, and even loses short runs to Trey. Coyotes have the ball and Wendell goes down, Kilmer tells the Dr to make him understand he needs to finish the game.... You know.. Like an asshole. Gilroy scores again. 14-7. 1:30 left in the half and Kilmer tells Mox to kneel, which he does, and the fans boo. Halftime in the locker room, Wendell is about to get a shot in the knee, the players turn on Kilmer. Mox walks, Tweeter, and BIlly Bob follow, (SOUND 8). He tries to get them to follow, and they don't. He's lost the room, and he knows it. He turns and walks down the hall, alone. Mox gives a speech about playing the next 24 minutes for only 24 minutes, not the rest of their lives. Can't be scared with Football... like you can't cry in baseball. He talks about being heroic, and being heros. Slow clap. They bust out and back to the field. Hard hits all over, and more football. 17-7 with 8 minutes left, and no Kilmer. They choose to run the oopty-oop, and turn to a no-huddle offense, calling the plays on the line (SOUND 9)... No one knows what they're doing. A long pass to Tweeter for a TD. Kilmer is in his office, packing things up. 14-17 Gilroy, with 38 seconds left, and no time outs. Billy Bob tells him to put him in on defense to block the kick...which he and Tweeter does. 27 seconds left. Out route to Tweeter, but he doesn't get out of bounds. Mox hits the oppsoing mascot to stop the clock, 7 seconds left. They call the hook and ladder. Silence falls. Ball is snapped. Mox to Tweeter, as he's hit, he tosses it to Billy Bob, who catches it... He tucks, and takes off towards the end zone. Three players are trying to tackle him, and he goes down in the end zone. Touch down! Everyone celebrates. Even Julie celebrates, all though she doesn't like football players... Stick to your guns, girl. She pushes through the crowd to Mox and they kiss. A voice over of Mox never forgetting that day; Billy bob cried, Tweeter drinks beer, Harber found his calling as a coach, Wendell got his ride to Grambling, Kilmers statue still stands, only because it was too heavy to move, he never coached again. Mox got his scholarship, and will graduate from Brown. The day was theirs and they can never take it away. Fade to black.

S:

Any of ya'll know the feeling of what Kilmer is talking about? Missing out on climbing sponsorship.

Think something like the players turning on the coach would or has actually happened?

Kinda funny seeing the HUNH back in 99... wonder if it would work with colleges...?

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Hey there sports fans, put on your whipped cream bikinis and get ready to Paaaar-tay!!!  Sean is joined by Brian, Matt, Mike and Mike for another edition of the Power Hour.  It's an all out sloppy mess as the contestants battle over this week's football movie focus.  Brian/Mike argue for the 1999 comedy drama 'Varsity Blues' and Matt/Mike battle back with the 1991 comedy 'Necessary Roughness'.   Press play to find out who guest judges Bill Belichick, Taproom Tommy and Dom decide is the drunken master.

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As part of an annual tradition on the podcast, Jeff and Michael sit down with higher ed reporters to talk about the biggest stories and trends. Melissa Korn from the Wall Street Journal and Kirk Carapezza from GBH radio in Boston.

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John, Erinn, and Scott welcome The Wall Street Journal reporter Melissa Korn, co-author of the book Unacceptable: Privilege, Deceit & the Making of the College Admissions ScandaI, for an in-depth look at how criminal intent, cracks in the college recruiting and admissions process, parenting styles, egos, and entitlement all intersected to create the perfect storm for a near perfect scam. During the year following news of the Varsity Blues scandal breaking, Melissa and Jennifer meticulously researched the evolution of the scheme and the people who participated in it. The authors’ thoughtful study of parental motives and insecurities results in a captivating tale that once picked up, cannot be put down.

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With football now officially back the boys saw it fitting to discuss a gem of a football movie. They travel back to the 90's and visit West Canaan Texas, the setting of Brian Robbin's," Varsity Blues." Starring Jame Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, and Paul Walker, Kody and Tyler discuss the impact of this film and how our view of concussions have changed since.