Phil and Emily are joined by film critic and historian Kristen Lopez to break down Karyn Kusama's Æon Flux (2005). Charlize Theron plays the title assassin, sent by the rebel Monicans to kill the ruling Chairman of the last walled city on Earth (Marton Csokas), only to find a conspiracy about cloning and memory that goes back generations (Frances McDormand, Sophie Okonedo, Jonny Lee Miller). What starts as a straightforward hit spirals into questions about who's actually still human under all that latex.The three dig into adapting a cult MTV animated series for a studio tentpole, the mid-2000s dystopian sci-fi boom, and how much style a blockbuster can get away with before critics turn on it. There's a real case here for reading Æon Flux as a genuinely strange studio experiment that got buried by its own rushed release. Sleek, weird, and a little sad, same as the movie.Follow the show & guest:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsKristen Lopez - https://www.instagram.com/kristenlopez88💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by Emmy-winning Hacks creator Lucia Aniello for Lars von Trier's Dogville (2003). Nicole Kidman's fugitive Grace hides out in a Depression-era Rocky Mountain town staged entirely with chalk outlines on a bare soundstage, and the townsfolk's charity slowly curdles into something monstrous. Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall, Chloë Sevigny, Patricia Clarkson, and James Caan fill out von Trier's three-hour moral experiment, narrated with dry glee by John Hurt.The three dig into the chalk-outline staging as both radical theater and pure provocation, Kidman spending her post-Hours Oscar heat on the least commercial project imaginable, and where the film's brutal final turn lands two decades on. There's a real case here for reading Dogville as the most savage thing ever built to look like a filmed stage play. Cruel, funny, and unlike anything else same as the movie.Follow the show & guest:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsLucia Aniello - https://www.instagram.com/luciaaniellosetfits💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson, hosts of The Queer Quadrant, for Lee Tamahori's Die Another Day (2002). Pierce Brosnan's last outing as James Bond runs from a North Korean prison to an Icelandic ice palace, with Halle Berry surfacing as NSA agent Giacinta "Jinx" Johnson in the follow-up to her Monster's Ball Best Actress win. Rosamund Pike (in her screen debut), Toby Stephens, a Madonna theme song, and a famously invisible Aston Martin fill out the most gadget-drunk Bond of the early CGI era.The four dig into Jinx as the almost-spinoff that never happened, how a 40th-anniversary Bond tips all the way into digital excess, and why this particular entry burned itself so vividly into their childhood memories. There's a real case here for reading Die Another Day as the exact moment the Brosnan era buckles under its own kitesurfing, para-sailing weight. Gaudy, campy, and gloriously overblown same as the movie.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsBrooke Solomon - https://www.instagram.com/brookebsolomonJordan Gustafson - https://www.instagram.com/jordan_gustafsonThe Queer Quadrant - https://www.instagram.com/queerquadrant💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by writer and podcaster Katharine LaRonde to dig into Joe Roth's America's Sweethearts (2001). Julia Roberts plays the overlooked assistant stuck managing the press junket for her superstar sister (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and her sister's washed-up, soon-to-be-ex-husband (John Cusack), whose divorce turns out to be the only story the reporters actually want. It spirals into a movie that can't decide if it's mocking the junket circus or just running one.The three dig into the film's Hollywood-satire instincts that never quite land a punch, John Cusack playing a guy who's spent a year and a half hiding from his own life at Alan Arkin's wellness retreat, and Roger Ebert's read on the movie as a watered-down Singin' in the Rain. There's a real case here for reading America's Sweethearts as the movie that wanted to skewer Hollywood but fell in love with it instead. Promising, self-conscious, and never quite committed, same as the movie.Follow the show & guest:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsKatharine LaRonde - https://www.instagram.com/katlaronde/💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by writer and critic April Wolfe for Sam Raimi's The Gift (2000). Cate Blanchett plays a widowed Georgia fortune teller who reads cards to keep her family afloat and gets pulled into a murder when a local woman (Katie Holmes) goes missing. Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves, Hilary Swank, and Greg Kinnear round out a stacked Southern-gothic ensemble.The three dig into Raimi working in a minor key between the Evil Dead films and Spider-Man, Blanchett anchoring a lurid pulp thriller with total conviction, the movie's very year-2000 ideas about class and the South, and the simple pleasure of a mid-budget, star-packed genre picture that basically nobody makes anymore. April brings a horror writer's eye to what works, what's silly, and what quietly holds up.Follow the show & guest:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsApril Wolfe - https://www.instagram.com/awolfeful💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by comedian Carson Olshansky for Mimi Leder's Pay It Forward (2000). Haley Joel Osment plays a seventh-grader who answers a social-studies assignment think of a way to change the world by inventing a simple chain reaction: do a big favor for three people, and ask each of them to "pay it forward." Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt orbit as the scarred teacher and the struggling single mom the plan quietly sets out to fix.The three get into how a movie this earnest slowly curdles into something else, the infamous ending and whether it earns a single second of it, Spacey and Hunt doing an enormous amount of Very Serious Acting, and what it's like to revisit a turn-of-the-millennium prestige weepie with fresh, unsentimental eyes. Affectionate and merciless in roughly equal measure.Follow the show & guest:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsCarson Olshansky - https://www.instagram.com/carsonolshansky💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by writer Jude Ellison Doyle to open up Richard Kelly's The Box (2009). Cameron Diaz and James Marsden play a cash-strapped 1976 couple handed a simple, horrible deal by a scarred stranger (Frank Langella): press the button on the box, collect a million dollars, and somebody you don't know dies. What starts as a Twilight Zone morality test (via Richard Matheson's "Button, Button") spirals into NASA, Mars, and a very literary sense of damnation.The three dig into Kelly's whole deranged sensibility after Donnie Darko and Southland Tales, whether he's fully in on his own material, how he writes women, and why a studio thriller this strange even got made. There's a real case here for reading The Box as a big, glossy panic attack about being broke in America. Heady, funny, and a little unhinged same as the movie.Follow the show & guest:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsJude Ellison Doyle - https://www.instagram.com/byjudedoyle💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by Mitchell Beaupre, editor and podcast host at Letterboxd, to dig into Kelly Reichardt's Wendy and Lucy (2008). Michelle Williams stars as a woman driving to Alaska for work who gets stranded in a small Oregon town when her car dies and she loses her dog, and the film turns that small catastrophe into one of the quietest, most devastating portraits of American poverty the 2000s gave us.The three of them get into why Reichardt is so good at trapping her characters, and us, in situations that tighten without anyone noticing, how the movie looks at the unhoused with a clear eye instead of pity, and where it lands in the show's Reichardt run. There's a detour into Richard Kelly and The Box, a bit on how Williams does more with a single look than most actors manage with a monologue, and Mitchell's case for why this one stays with you long after the credits.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsMitchell Beaupre - https://www.instagram.com/mitchellbeaupre💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by journalist and author Josephine Riesman to continue their Richard Kelly Reichardt mini-series with the magnificent disaster that is Southland Tales (2006). And there is no better guest for it: Josie wrote the definitive deep-dive on this movie and once spent three hours walking Venice Beach interviewing Richard Kelly himself.Set in an alternate 2008 where nuclear attacks on Texas have tipped America into a surveillance-state apocalypse, Southland Tales unleashes Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Justin Timberlake, and a cast of SNL alumni across a sprawling, end-of-days Los Angeles on the Fourth of July. It premiered at Cannes as an unfinished cut on DVD, got booed into oblivion, made a legendary $374,000 against a $17 million budget, and then quietly became the cult object that fans swear is more true than the reality we actually got..The gang digs into why a movie this incoherent is also this irresistible. Emily makes her case that it is what you would get if Philip K. Dick novelized Robert Altman's Nashville, while Phil counters with "Magnolia with a head injury." Josie reveals what Kelly told her about that surreal Justin Timberlake lip-sync to The Killers, the tie-in graphic novels, the Cannes catastrophe, and why he has a reason for every baffling choice, even the ones that never made the final cut. Plus its eerie kinship with Children of Men and The Handmaid's Tale, and the thin line between satire and prophecy.Misunderstood masterpiece or beautiful trainwreck? On America's 250th birthday, it might be the only movie that fits. This is the way the world ends.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsJosephine Riesman - https://www.instagram.com/josie.zone💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by critic and editor Isaac Feldberg to continue their Richard Kelly Reichardt mini-series with Kelly Reichardt's quiet breakthrough, Old Joy (2006). Isaac edits at Letterboxd Journal and writes for RogerEbert.com and Fangoria, and as a former Eagle Scout, he might be the perfect guide to a movie about two guys going camping.Made for roughly $30,000 and shot in the forests east of Portland, Old Joy follows old friends Kurt (Will Oldham) and Mark (Daniel London) on a weekend trip to a hot spring deep in the Cascades. Almost nothing happens, and somehow everything does. It became Reichardt's calling card, earned rapturous reviews including four stars from Roger Ebert, and announced one of American cinema's most quietly essential filmmakers.The gang gets into why Reichardt remains a beloved secret, the kind of filmmaker fans swear will one day get a Criterion box and a wave of "how did we not know about this?" They dig into the ache underneath the film's radical simplicity, the suspense of a friendship that can't quite say what it means, the tender and unspoken queerness running through it, and why these two men sound less like a Richard Linklater hangout and more like real life. Plus Lucy the dog, "the John Cazale of canine performers," the perfect Old Joy double feature, and the image of a slug on a mossy boulder that Ebert never forgot.Why do we remember the small moments more than the big ones? Old Joy has a few answers. Come sit with it.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsIsaac Feldberg —https://www.instagram.com/ijfeldberg💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by actress Fiona Dourif to launch a brand new mini-series, Richard Kelly Reichardt, with the cult classic that started a thousand dorm-room arguments: Donnie Darko (2001).Richard Kelly's debut premiered at Sundance, opened the same day the Patriot Act was signed into law, and promptly bombed in theaters before Drew Barrymore's Flower Films, a $4.5 million budget, and a generation of video-store rentals turned it into a phenomenon. The gang digs into why it became the movie every college bro swore was a misunderstood masterpiece, and whether it actually holds up a quarter century later.They get into the big stuff: the tall bunny named Frank, the pocket-universe time-loop mechanics, and that gut-punch ending where Donnie chooses to sacrifice himself. Emily, who has seen this more times than almost any movie in her life, untangles Kelly's "ironclad" explanation, why she prefers the simpler emotional read, and why the director's cut overexplains everything. Fiona connects it to American Beauty and Magnolia, the search for God after religion, and her own time-bending turn in Christopher Nolan's Tenet. And the whole table takes on modern film-discussion culture's obsession with mapping every rule instead of just living inside a story that doesn't quite make sense.Plus: baby Noah Wyle, the most unhinged high-school teacher ever written, and a stacked early-2000s cast that keeps making you hit pause. Does Donnie Darko hold up, or did it age like the 25-year-old screenwriter dialogue it's built on? Listen and decide.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsFiona Dourif — https://www.instagram.com/fionadourif💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by writer Elias Isquith (Necessary Fictions blog) to close out the Angelina Jolie Action Films of the 2000s miniseries with the loudest, messiest entry yet: Timur Bekmambetov's Wanted (2008).James McAvoy plays a cubicle drone recruited by Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman into a secret fraternity of assassins that takes its orders from a magical loom. Yes, a loom. The movie was a surprise hit the summer it opened alongside WALL-E, weeks before The Dark Knight blew everything away, and none of them had seen it since theaters. Rewatching it in 2026 was a very different experience.The conversation digs into how Wanted plays like a proto-incel power fantasy, a movie that negs its audience for 110 minutes and then stares into the camera asking "what the fuck have you done lately?" They trace the line from Fight Club and The Matrix to this film's confused politics, where the message is "be free and take charge of your life" but also "obey the magic loom or die." Emily breaks down the gendered self-loathing baked into so many films aimed at young men, and Elias connects the movie's hyper-individualism to the toxic masculinity pipeline that would migrate to social media just a year later. They also talk about Angelina Jolie's decision to kill off her own character, why the film's structure feels like a video game with half-assed cutscenes, and how Zack Snyder somehow handles this same territory with more nuance.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsElias Isquith — NecessaryFictions.blog - https://www.instagram.com/eliasisquith💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily bring in writer Lindsey Romain for the fourth installment of the Angelina Jolie action films miniseries, and it is the one LaToya Ferguson was promised. Lindsey's work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Vulture, and Bright Wall/Dark Room, and she saw this movie four times in theaters as a teenager. She still has the promotional pin from when she worked at a movie theater in high school. She is the right person for this.Mr. and Mrs. Smith follows two upper-class assassins who are also, it turns out, married to each other and working for rival agencies. It opened June 10th, 2005 against Madagascar, Star Wars Episode III, The Longest Yard, and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D, and made $487 million on a $110 million budget. The script originated as Simon Kinberg's graduate thesis. Carrie Fisher, Akiva Goldsman, Jez and John Henry Butterworth, Ted Griffin, and Terrence Winter all took passes at it. Angela Bassett and Keith David filmed scenes that were cut entirely. What remained was Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, which Roger Ebert correctly identified as the only thing that needed to remain.The conversation covers the Doug Liman of it all, specifically his "we'll make it up as we go along" approach and what that costs the film in its final act. Emily identifies the half hour from when they can't kill each other through the home improvement store sequence as the movie locking in completely, and the final action sequence as where it loses her. Phil compares the last scene to Eyes Wide Shut. The group also gets into how the affair backdrop has shifted what it feels like to watch now, the surprisingly durable premise and its various attempted adaptations, who was responsible for the ex-wife jealousy beat, and where exactly 2005 Brad Pitt ranks in the full Brad Pitt hotness timeline. The answer is not first.This is the fourth installment of the Angelina Jolie action films miniseries. Wanted is next.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsLindsey Romain — https://www.instagram.com/lindseyromain💜 Patreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue the Angelina Jolie action films miniseries with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider — The Cradle of Life (2003), joined by Carson Betts and Caroline Thompson, co-hosts of the How Have You Not Seen It podcast. All four participants are watching this film for the first time. This is relevant information.The Cradle of Life follows Lara Croft racing to find Pandora's Box before a rogue scientist with strong Peter Thiel energy can use it as a biological weapon, with complications provided by her ex-lover Terry Sheridan, played by Gerard Butler. It cost $95 million, grossed $160 million worldwide, and opened July 25th, 2003 against Spy Kids 3D, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bad Boys 2, and Seabiscuit. It received three stars from Roger Ebert, which nearly convinced Emily to see it in theaters that summer. She saw The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen instead. Phil does not believe she made the better choice. The film was also banned in China for giving the impression of a country in chaos overrun by secret societies. Hollywood had not yet figured that out.The consensus is that this movie is more competent than the first Tomb Raider along nearly every axis, which somehow makes it less enjoyable. Phil calls it dumb and not fun, as opposed to the first film, which was dumb and fun. Emily notes the big action set piece in the middle is a shootout in a lab, which she finds strange given the title. The group also covers Jan de Bont's filmography and what it means that this was his final film, the Sasquatch creatures that the script introduces and then declines to explain, and the actual Cradle of Life, which turns out to be visually underwhelming in a way that Carson compares to a YouTube video that will not load.The true climax, Carson argues, was always going to be in Lara's heart.This is the third installment of the miniseries on Angelina Jolie's 2000s action films, following Gone in 60 Seconds and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsCarson Betts — https://www.instagram.com/carsonlbettsCaroline Thompson — https://www.instagram.com/sportclimbbarbieHow Have You Not Seen It — https://www.instagram.com/hhynspod💜 Patreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue the Angelina Jolie action films miniseries with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), joined by BJ Colangelo and Harmony Colangelo, co-hosts of the This Ends at Prom podcast. BJ and Harmony previously joined the show for Hard-Boiled, which Phil describes as a superior action movie. Harmony agrees with everything about that sentence.Tomb Raider follows aristocrat archaeologist Lara Croft racing against the villainous Illuminati to retrieve the two halves of the Triangle of Light before a rare planetary alignment allows them to unlock its power over time. It cost $150 million, grossed $274 million worldwide, and opened June 15th, 2001 against Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Shrek, Swordfish, Pearl Harbor, and Evolution. Paramount had purchased the video game rights in 1998. No fewer than seven screenwriters took a pass at the script before Simon West stitched something together and pointed a camera at Angelina Jolie.The group agrees on several things: Jolie is perfectly cast, clearly having a blast, and simply is Lara Croft in a way that very few actors embody a character that completely. They do not agree on much else. Phil's issues are with the script, specifically a 45-minute delay before the film bothers to explain what is actually at stake. Harmony's defense is that this is video game logic, anything is possible, and sometimes you just want to watch someone cool do cool things. Emily ran into Angelina Jolie at a grocery store once and has thoughts.Daniel Craig is also in this movie. Nobody can identify what accent he is doing. Emily has a theory involving one specific block in Lincoln, Nebraska.This is the second installment of the miniseries on Angelina Jolie's 2000s action films, following Gone in 60 Seconds.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsBJ Colangelo — https://www.instagram.com/bjcolangeloHarmony Colangelo — https://www.instagram.com/harmonycolangeloThis Ends at Prom — https://www.instagram.com/thisendsatprom💜 Patreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by LaToya Ferguson to kick off a new miniseries on Angelina Jolie's action films of the 2000s, beginning with Gone in 60 Seconds (2000). LaToya is a TV writer, critic, and co-host of the Empire Diaries podcast. She has appeared on the show before, covering The Other Sister and Ladybugs on previous installments. She wanted to cover Mr. and Mrs. Smith. She did not get Mr. and Mrs. Smith.Gone in 60 Seconds follows retired master car thief Memphis Raines, forced back into the game to steal 50 high-end cars in one night to save his brother from a ruthless crime boss. It cost $100 million, grossed $237 million worldwide, outperforming both Remember the Titans and Coyote Ugly from the same Bruckheimer production year. Angelina Jolie had just won the Oscar. The film was sold entirely on her. She is barely in it. Nicolas Cage plays the lead, does not radiate car energy, and shares with Jolie what Emily describes as the opposite of chemistry. The movie goes dull at exactly the moment it should not, Frances Fisher has less screen time than the dog, and Christopher Eccleston delivers the villain line "it never rains, but it pours" with complete conviction.Phil makes the case for where this sits in the Bruckheimer era and why it signals the end of something, Emily misses the era of movies that made audiences want to steal cars, and LaToya has thoughts about Nicolas Cage, Billy Bob Thornton, and what actual dirtbag energy looks like on screen. They also get into whether Gone in 60 Seconds quietly paved the way for Fast and Furious, and why Phil rides for Sorcerer's Apprentice to the dismay of everyone present.This episode opens the miniseries on Angelina Jolie's 2000s action films, with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider up next.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsLaToya Ferguson — https://www.instagram.com/thelafergs💜 Patreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by film critic, screenwriter, and Hip Pocket podcast host Drew McWeeny to discuss Where the Wild Things Are (2009), the Spike Jonze adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 85-word picture book that cost roughly $100 million, barely broke even, got one Blu-ray release, and has been sitting in a strange kind of limbo ever since.Drew has been close to this film longer than almost anyone outside the production. He saw a rough cut in Pasadena before a single effects shot was completed, got a personal call from Legendary Pictures founder Thomas Tull asking for his honest reaction, and later sat down with Spike Jonze himself for two hours as the film fought to find its finish line. Phil thinks it's a miracle it exists at all. Emily finds it formally audacious and sometimes frustrating in equal measure. Drew thinks it's a great film. He also thinks it might not be a film for children.The three dig into the full production story, from the Jim Henson Company's 50-pound creature heads that got scrapped six weeks before filming to Spike's decision to shoot everything handheld with no green screens and no tracking dots on any of the creatures. They talk about why James Gandolfini was the perfect choice for Carol, what the voice cast recorded running around a black box theater instead of isolated booths, and what it means to watch this movie as a parent who has been the angry one in the room.This episode wraps up the show's Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman miniseries, following Adaptation and Synecdoche, New York.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's 2000s — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeits2000sPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsDrew McWeeny — https://www.instagram.com/drewmcweeny💜 Patreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by Angie Han, TV critic at The Hollywood Reporter, to discuss Synecdoche, NY (2008), Charlie Kaufman's audacious directorial debut and the film Roger Ebert called the best of the 2000s.Kaufman wrote and directed this hallucinatory portrait of Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman), an ailing theater director who uses a MacArthur Fellowship to build a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse. As the decades pass and his art consumes his life, the film tunnels deeper into mortality, creative obsession, and the quiet horror of living in a body that won't cooperate. Originally conceived as a horror film with Spike Jonze, Synecdoche, NY opened in October 2008 against High School Musical 3 and Saw 5, made $4.5 million on a $20 million budget, and has since been ranked among the greatest films of the 21st century by the BBC, the Guardian, and Time.Phil finds it deeply triggering as a self-described hypochondriac. Angie has seen it a dozen times and finds it weirdly soothing. Emily thinks it's funnier than people give it credit for. All three dig into why this film bombed commercially and became a critical touchstone, what it means to watch it in your 20s versus your 40s, and why it still doesn't have a Criterion edition.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsAngie Han — https://www.instagram.com/ajhan06💜 Patreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and host of the Prestige Junkie podcast, to discuss Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Michel Gondry's Charlie Kaufman-written love story and one of the defining films of its generation. This episode is part of the ongoing miniseries on the 2000s films of Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry.Jim Carrey plays Joel and Kate Winslet plays Clementine, former partners who independently undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories. The film also stars Tom Wilkinson, Mark Ruffalo, Kirsten Dunst, and Elijah Wood. Released March 19th, 2004, it opened against Dawn of the Dead, The Passion of the Christ, and Starsky and Hutch, earned only two Oscar nominations, and somehow still became Charlie Kaufman's highest-grossing film.Phil, Emily, and Katey dig into how a movie that felt like a March dump release became a Sight and Sound list entry and a Letterboxd top 5 staple, why the Academy of 2004 simply wasn't ready for it, and how Jim Carrey managed to get overlooked by Oscar voters again six years after The Truman Show. They also get into how the Gondry and Kaufman collaboration works so much better here than it did on Human Nature, what the ending means when you come back to it older, and why Everything Everywhere All At Once couldn't exist without this film.Katey saw it right after her first real breakup and was completely walloped by it. Emily has seen it over ten times and has been happily married since college. Phil was 24 when it came out and was in exactly the right kind of romantic chaos for it to hit hardest. Three very different relationships with the same movie.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's...: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsKatey Rich: https://www.instagram.com/kateyrichtalkingPatreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by film critic and author Jason Bailey to revisit Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, George Clooney's 2002 directorial debut based on Chuck Barris' unauthorized autobiography. Jason is the author of Gandolfini: The Real Life of the Man Who Made Tony Soprano, now available in paperback.Chuck Barris created The Dating Game and The Gong Show. He also claimed to have secretly killed 33 people for the CIA. Charlie Kaufman wrote the screenplay, Sam Rockwell stars as Barris, and Drew Barrymore and Julia Roberts co-star. Before Clooney made it, the film passed through David Fincher, Darren Aronofsky, Sam Mendes, Bryan Singer, Johnny Depp, Ben Stiller, Sean Penn, and Mike Myers over nearly a decade of development.The three dig into what Clooney kept and what he stripped from Kaufman's original script, whether Sam Rockwell's performance holds the whole thing together, and what Roberts and Barrymore bring to a film that never quite commits to its own tonal chaos. They also get into Clooney's arc as a director, a genuinely promising debut followed by a filmography of diminishing returns, and whether Confessions of a Dangerous Mind holds up as his most interesting work two decades on.Jason says yes, unequivocally. Emily loved it then and is reconsidering. Phil never fully clicked with it. They all agree the ending is something close to perfect.+Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's... https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsJason Bailey: https://www.instagram.com/jasondashbaileyPatreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil Iscove is joined by writer David Iserson (Ponies) and author/podcaster Dana Schwartz (Noble Blood, Anatomy: A Love Story) to unpack one of the most inventive films of the decade: Adaptation.Part of our Spike Jonze & Charlie Kaufman mini-series, the group explores Kaufman’s famously meta screenplay, Nicolas Cage’s dual performance as Charlie and Donald Kaufman, and how the film turns writer’s block into one of the most daring Hollywood movies of the early 2000s. They also discuss the film’s wild journey from Susan Orlean’s The Orchid Thief to the screen, along with unforgettable supporting turns from Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper.A deep dive into creativity, storytelling, and one of the strangest Oscar-winning screenplays ever written.Podcast Like It’s the 2000s is a weekly podcast revisiting the movies, culture, and filmmaking that defined the decade.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... - https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsDavid Iserson - https://www.instagram.com/davidisersonDana Schwartz - https://www.instagram.com/danaschwartzzz💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by Colby Day to discuss Human Nature (2001), Michel Gondry's feature directorial debut and Charlie Kaufman's second produced screenplay. The trio dives into this offbeat comedy about a woman with hypertrichosis, a scientist obsessed with teaching table manners to mice, and a feral man raised in the wild. They explore how Kaufman and Gondry use this absurd love triangle to interrogate what it means to be "civilized." They also discuss the film's place in the early-2000s Kaufman canon, how it compares to Gondry and Kaufman's later collaboration Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and why this strange, underseen comedy deserves a second look. Plus Tim Robbins as a 35-year-old virgin, Patricia Arquette's full-body hair, and Rhys Ifans eating with his hands at a fancy dinner.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's... -  https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove -  https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James - https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsColby Day - https://www.instagram.com/thecolbyday💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are joined by Adam B. Vary to discuss For Your Consideration (2006), Christopher Guest’s razor-sharp satire of Hollywood awards campaigns and the strange machinery behind Oscar buzz. As actors, publicists, and studios chase nominations, the film hilariously exposes how quickly hype can spiral into ego, anxiety, and manufactured prestige.This episode also wraps up our brief three-film Christopher Guest 2000s miniseries, looking at how Guest’s mockumentary style evolved from Best in Show and A Mighty Wind into one of the most biting Hollywood satires of the decade.Follow the hosts and guestPhil Iscove - Instagram: @pmiscoveEmily St. James - Instagram: @emilystjamsAdam B. Vary - Instagram: @adambvaryPodcast Like It’s… Instagram: @podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily continue their Christopher Guest 2000s miniseries with A Mighty Wind, joined by writer and author Carrie Courogen.They break down Guest’s uniquely gentle mockumentary style, the film’s satirical take on folk music culture, and why its characters feel both absurd and deeply human. Plus, a closer look at the performances, the emotional undercurrent beneath the comedy, and how A Mighty Wind fits within Guest’s larger body of work.Phil also provides context for listeners on the film’s premise following three folk groups reuniting for a tribute concert highlighting its blend of nostalgia, melancholy, and humor.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It’s…: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsCarrie Courogen: https://www.instagram.com/carriecourogen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their journey through the 2000s with Christopher Guest’s beloved mockumentary Best in Show. Joined by critic Kathryn VanArendonk, they discuss the film’s improvisational comedy, its incredible ensemble cast—including Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Fred Willard—and why the world of competitive dog shows created one of the funniest comedies of the decade. They also unpack Guest’s unique filmmaking style and how Best in Show became a cult favorite that still influences comedy today.Follow the show and guestsPodcast Like It’s — https://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://instagram.com/emilystjamsKathryn VanArendonk — https://www.instagram.com/kvanarendonk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily are joined by film critics Josh Spiegel and Scott Renshaw to discuss Pixar’s emotional adventure about Carl Fredricksen, a widowed balloon salesman who lifts his house into the sky in search of Paradise Falls only to discover an unexpected stowaway along the way.The group breaks down the film’s famous opening montage, its unusual elderly protagonist, and why Up represents a key moment in Pixar’s late-2000s creative peak. They also explore the movie’s legacy, its Best Picture nomination, and why its blend of grief, humor, and adventure still resonates.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It’s…Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeits/Phil IscoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscove/Emily St. JamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjams/Josh Spiegel & Scott Renshaw Podcast:Mousterpiece Melodies https://mousterpiecemelodies.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Iscove and Emily St. James continue their Pixar 2000s miniseries with a deep dive into WALL·E, Andrew Stanton’s 2008 animated sci-fi romance about a lonely trash-compacting robot left behind on Earth.Joined by Justin and Laura Khoo, they break down the film’s near-silent first act, Ben Burtt’s groundbreaking sound design, the Axiom’s consumerist dystopia, and why WALL·E may be Pixar’s most political film. They also discuss its environmental themes, visual storytelling, and how it fits alongside Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Cars in Pixar’s golden era.Is WALL·E the studio’s boldest experiment? Its purest love story? Or both?Follow the Hosts & GuestsPodcast Like It’sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil IscoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. JamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsJustin KhooInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juskhooLaura KhooInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajeanettekhoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily wrap up their Valentine’s Day Wong Kar-wai miniseries with a deep dive into My Blueberry Nights (2007), joined by David Sims (Blank Check). They discuss Norah Jones’ debut performance, Jude Law’s rom-com era, the film’s Cannes premiere, its American road movie structure, and why this English-language detour feels so different from In the Mood for Love and 2046.Is it a misunderstood romantic trifle or Wong Kar-wai’s strangest experiment?Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It’sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil IscoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. JamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsDavid SimsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidlsims Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily continue their Valentine’s miniseries on the films of Wong Kar-wai with a deep dive into his dreamy, decadent, and divisive follow-up to In the Mood for Love: 2046. Joining them is Screen Drafts co-host Clay Keller to unpack memory, desire, sci-fi metaphors, hotel rooms, and the many women orbiting Tony Leung’s endlessly romantic (and endlessly messy) Chow Mo-wan.Early in the episode, Phil provides context for listeners who may not have seen the film, walking through its fractured narrative, a futuristic train that takes passengers to a place where memories can be reclaimed, and a writer blurring fiction and reality as he drifts through the Oriental Hotel and the ghosts of love past.The conversation explores how 2046 expands Wong’s romantic universe into something colder, more reflective, and more haunted. Is it a sequel? A remix? A sci-fi epilogue? A man trying to freeze time so he never has to grow up? The trio discusses the film’s nonlinear structure, its lush visual language, recurring musical motifs, and the way longing becomes both theme and architecture.They also touch on the film’s limited U.S. release, its evolving critical reputation, and how it fits into Wong Kar-wai’s broader body of work. Along the way, the episode offers a brief glimpse behind the scenes of this Valentine’s miniseries and how close to release these conversations sometimes are.🎙️ Guests & HostsClay Keller📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claykellerPhil Iscove📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjams🎧 Follow Podcast Like It’s🎙 Main Feed (The 2000s / The 90s)Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its/id1369075017Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hh2n0eZxJ9V0XHnHh1SxP💜 Patreon (Bonus Episodes + The 1990s feed + Video):https://www.patreon.com/podcastlikeits📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeits🐦 X / Twitter:https://twitter.com/podcastlikeits🧵 Threads:https://www.threads.net/@podcastlikeits🔷 Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/podcastlikeits.bsky.social🎥 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily kick off a brand-new Valentine’s miniseries on the films of Wong Kar-wai with one of the most celebrated movies of the century: In the Mood for Love. Joining them are Katie McGrath and Tom Mison, making their first appearance on the main feed after many beloved appearances on Podcast Like It’s the 90s (the Patreon-exclusive show).The conversation explores why In the Mood for Love has become the defining cinematic text of longing, memory, and restraint. The group digs into Wong Kar-wai’s sensual, dialogue-light approach; the role of ambiguity and audience interpretation; the film’s obsession with time, repetition, and missed connection; and how Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung deliver one of the most emotionally charged screen romances ever filmed without ever fully consummating it.They also discuss the film’s slow critical “glow-up,” its influence on filmmakers like Sofia Coppola and Barry Jenkins, the role of Criterion in canon-building, and why this movie works as pure cinema something that couldn’t exist in any other medium. Along the way: conversations about memory, performance without dialogue, and what it means for a film to trust its audience completely.Follow Us:Phil Iscove📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsShow:Podcast Like It’s the 2000s🎧 Listen & subscribe: https://linktr.ee/podcastlikeits📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeits💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): https://www.patreon.com/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our Pixar 2000s miniseries with one of the studio’s most unexpectedly profound films: Ratatouille. Joined by Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson of The Queer Quadrant, we dig into why this movie about a rat who cooks somehow became one of Pixar’s most emotionally resonant works.We talk about Ratatouille as a love letter to food, Paris, and creative ambition; the film’s quietly radical worldview; the cultural impact of “ratatouilling” someone; and why the movie asks us to accept its reality completely or not at all. Plus: gay rat discourse, cursed 2007 box office math, and why this might be Pixar at the absolute height of its powers.Brooke Solomon & Jordan Gustafson co-hosts of The Queer Quadrant🎧 Podcast: https://www.thequeerquadrant.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeerquadrantHosts:Phil Iscove📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsShow:Podcast Like It’s the 2000s🎧 Listen & subscribe: https://linktr.ee/podcastlikeits📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeits💜 Patreon (bonus episodes & video): https://www.patreon.com/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily continue their Pixar 2000s miniseries by finally pulling into Radiator Springs to talk Cars with critic and scholar Myles McNutt.Often dismissed as “the lesser Pixar,” Cars is also one of the studio’s most commercially dominant films and one of its strangest cultural phenomena. The trio digs into why this movie connected so deeply with kids, how Disney merchandising helped shape its legacy, and why Cars feels philosophically out of step with Pixar’s more emotionally precise storytelling. They also explore the film’s obsession with nostalgia, small-town Americana, Route 66 iconography, and the uneasy politics lurking under its warm glow.Along the way, they discuss Pixar’s evolving reputation, the film’s place in the studio’s broader lineage, Cars Land as a theme-park response to Harry Potter, and why even if it’s flawed Cars might still be essential viewing to understand Pixar’s 2000s run.Ka-chow!Follow us:Guest: Myles McNutt @Memles on instagram and X and SubtackPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil Iscove and Emily St. James continue their Pixar of the 2000s miniseries by diving into Brad Bird’s The Incredibles with critic and writer Libby Hill.Released in 2004, The Incredibles sits at a fascinating crossroads for Pixar part family sitcom, part mid-century spy fantasy, and part superhero deconstruction years before the genre would dominate Hollywood. Phil, Emily, and Libby unpack why the film’s action sequences double as character studies, how its superpowers function as metaphors for family roles, and why the movie still feels sharper than most modern comic-book adaptations. They also discuss the film’s complicated nostalgia, its cultural blind spots, and why The Incredibles managed to “get away with” things that live-action superhero movies still struggle to pull off.Along the way, the conversation touches on Brad Bird’s direction, Pixar’s voice-acting process, the film’s critical and commercial legacy, and where The Incredibles sits in the larger Pixar pantheon especially when compared to its sequel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily continue their deep dive into Pixar’s 2000s run with Finding Nemo, joined by critic and writer Caroline Framke.Released in 2003, Finding Nemo marked a major turning point for Pixar pairing cutting-edge animation with a surprisingly emotional story about parenthood, fear, and letting go. The group breaks down how revolutionary the film felt at the time, why it still holds up as one of Pixar’s most accessible crowd-pleasers, and how its influence reshaped both animation and merchandising culture in the years that followed.They also dig into Albert Brooks’ anxious Marlin, Ellen DeGeneres’ instantly iconic Dory, the film’s surprisingly existential undertones, and the question of whether Finding Nemo has been culturally overshadowed by later Pixar classics or simply made to look “conventional” by its own success.Along the way, the conversation touches on disability representation, Pixar’s evolving thematic ambitions, and why the ocean remains one of cinema’s most quietly terrifying settings.You can find Caroline Framke at: www.carolineframke.comSupport the show:Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily head back to early-2000s Pixar with Monsters, Inc., a movie that feels deceptively simple until you realize how much emotional and thematic weight it’s quietly carrying. Joining them is Griffin Newman for a deep dive into why this film has endured as one of Pixar’s most humane, rewatchable achievements.The conversation unpacks the movie’s elegant world-building, its labor-comedy roots, and how it turns corporate systems, energy consumption, and fear itself into something legible for kids without flattening the ideas for adults. They talk Sulley as an unusually gentle Pixar protagonist, Mike Wazowski as both comic engine and emotional fulcrum, and Boo as a character whose impact far outweighs her screen time.They also explore where Monsters, Inc. sits in Pixar’s creative timeline, how its humor is engineered, why its ending lands as hard as it does, and how the film reflects early-2000s anxieties about work, productivity, and empathy. Along the way, the group discusses the studio’s voice-casting philosophy, the film’s visual softness compared to later Pixar titles, and why its central message still plays cleanly more than two decades later.Whether this was your childhood Pixar favorite or one you’ve come to appreciate more as an adult, this episode reframes Monsters, Inc. as a quietly radical movie about fear, care, and choosing connection over efficiency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily pick one Chaos Pick a movie that doesn’t quite fit into any miniseries, but demands to be talked about anyway. This year’s selection is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, the ambitious 2004 pulp-sci-fi experiment that looked like the future of filmmaking… and then quietly disappeared.Joining the conversation is Emma Stefansky, here to passionately defend Kerry Conran’s retro-futurist spectacle starring Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Angelina Jolie. The group digs into the film’s groundbreaking all-digital production, its sepia-toned visual language, and why it feels like a volume-stage movie years before volume stages became standard. They also explore how Sky Captain fits into a lineage of stylized adventure films like Dick Tracy and The Rocketeer, and why audiences often remember how the movie looked more than what actually happens in it.Along the way, they discuss Roger Ebert’s glowing four-star review, the film’s middling box office and critical afterlife, the risks of resurrecting actors digitally, and whether Sky Captain is a misunderstood cult object or simply a fascinating near-miss. It’s a conversation about ambition, technology, and the strange movies that briefly convince us we’re looking at the future right before the future changes again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We close out our holiday run It’s Christmas and the Boys Are Sad with Martin McDonagh’s In Bruges, a film that balances brutal violence, pitch-black comedy, and unexpected tenderness against a fairy-tale Christmas backdrop. Phil & Emily joined by writers and podcasters Clay Keller and Alan Sepinwall to unpack why this movie has only grown more beloved and more emotionally complicated over time.The conversation dives into Colin Farrell’s career-defining performance, Brendan Gleeson’s quiet moral gravity, and Ralph Fiennes’ volcanic late-movie entrance. They explore McDonagh’s dialogue rhythms, the film’s strange tonal alchemy, and how Bruges itself becomes a purgatorial space beautiful, frozen in time, and quietly judgmental. Christmas lights, medieval towers, and European pageantry all heighten the sense that these characters are stuck between punishment and absolution.They also discuss the movie’s reputation shift from cult hit to modern classic, its placement within McDonagh’s broader body of work, and why In Bruges may be the most emotionally honest entry in the “sad men at Christmas” cinematic canon. Along the way, the group touches on Carter Burwell’s melancholic score, the film’s theatrical release context, and the way humor is used as both shield and confession.Whether you first saw In Bruges in theaters or came to it years later through word of mouth, this episode examines why the film still hits so hard and why it remains one of the defining dark comedies of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our holiday miniseries It’s Christmas and the Boys Are Sad continues with Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, a movie that feels breezy and charming on the surface and quietly devastating underneath. Phil and Emily are joined by author, video essayist, and YouTuber Lindsay Ellis to unpack why this film has only grown richer with time.The conversation explores the movie’s deceptive simplicity, Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance as a teenager performing adulthood, and Tom Hanks’ unusually vulnerable turn as an FBI agent defined by routine, loneliness, and obsession. They dig into Spielberg’s immaculate craft from match editing to tone control and why the film often gets overlooked in discussions of his “serious” work.They also discuss the film’s Christmas framing, its melancholy view of masculinity and authority, and how its themes of fraud, bureaucracy, and institutional power feel more prescient now than they did in 2002. Along the way, the trio debates the movie’s length, its cultural reception, and why Catch Me If You Can plays like a con movie that slowly reveals itself to be about divorce, abandonment, and the quiet cruelty of systems.Whether you remember it as a slick crowd-pleaser or are revisiting it for the first time, this episode reframes Catch Me If You Can as one of Spielberg’s most emotionally layered films of the 2000s and a perfect fit for a sad-boys Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 2000s Holiday Noir miniseries kicks off with a film that helped relaunch Robert Downey Jr.’s career and reintroduced Shane Black to a new generation: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Phil and Emily are joined by film critic and historian Alonso Duralde to unpack why this meta-crime-comedy still feels like lightning in a bottle.The trio digs into the movie’s razor-sharp script, its chaotic but affectionate relationship to noir, and the way Shane Black balances darkness with a wink. They explore Michelle Monaghan’s standout performance, Val Kilmer’s iconic turn as Gay Perry, and what made this moment in RDJ’s career so precarious and so thrilling.They also dive into the film’s tone-shifting structure, its overplotted charm, its self-aware narration, and why the movie’s emotional core sneaks up on you. Along the way, they talk Shane Black’s imitators, the difficulty of pulling off postmodern genre homage, and how this film manages to love the very tropes it skewers. Whether Kiss Kiss Bang Bang has been a long-time favorite or a movie you somehow missed, this episode revisits the 2005 cult classic with fresh eyes, big laughs, and a deep appreciation for what makes it so deceptively tricky and so rewatchable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Mike Nichols 2000s miniseries continues with one of the director’s strangest career anomalies: Charlie Wilson’s War. Phil and Emily are joined by critic and writer Sonia Saraiya to unpack how Nichols, Aaron Sorkin, Tom Hanks, and Julia Roberts came together to make a political dramedy that feels breezy on the surface but carries enormous historical weight underneath.The conversation digs into the true story behind the film Charlie Wilson, Joanne Herring, and CIA operative Gust Avrakotos and how their covert efforts armed Afghan fighters during the Soviet Afghan War. Phil breaks down the film’s compressed narrative and its reluctance to grapple with the long-term consequences of U.S. involvement, including the geopolitical chain reaction the movie only gestures toward. Sonia and Emily explore Sorkin’s ideology, the movie’s softened satire, and how the adaptation diverged from the darker, sharper script Nichols originally signed onto.From Philip Seymour Hoffman’s electric performance to Nichols’ complicated, last-years-of-his-career filmmaking context, the episode traces how the movie became both an accessible studio comedy and a missed opportunity for deeper political reckoning. They also examine the infamous alternate ending, Nichols’ battle over the cut, and the creative tug-of-war between Hanks, Sorkin, and the studio.Whether you’ve revisited Charlie Wilson’s War recently or haven’t thought about it since 2007, this episode highlights why the film is entertaining, frustrating, and uniquely revealing about the final chapter of Mike Nichols’ film career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we continue our Mike Nichols miniseries with a deep dive into Closer (2004), joined by Sean Fennessey of The Big Picture. It’s a film that captivated many of us in our early 20s only to unravel under rewatch with age, perspective, and healthier emotional boundaries.We unpack why Closer once felt like “grown-up cinema,” how its theatrical origins shape its structure, and why its four leads Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen are all performing at maximum intensity inside a script that might not deserve them. From the infamous strip-club scene to the messy power dynamics, contradictions, and emotional violence embedded in Patrick Marber’s writing, we ask the question: does any of this actually work?Sean brings insight into Nichols’ career, the film’s mid-2000s cultural footprint (including its unexpected influence on emo/screamo lyrics), and the era’s attempt to manufacture Jude Law into Hollywood’s next megastar. And yes, we talk about Damien Rice, the Oscars, and why Closer remains a fascinating artistic contradiction: a film full of great performances inside a story that collapses under scrutiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the conclusion to their Mike Nichols miniseries, Phil and Emily welcome Joe Reid (Vulture, This Had Oscar Buzz) to unpack Angels in America: Part Two Perestroika.The trio dives deep into how Nichols translated Tony Kushner’s monumental stage play into one of HBO’s most ambitious miniseries exploring its themes of prophecy, identity, queer resilience, and the intersection of politics and spirituality in 1980s America. They discuss the legacy of Angels as both a masterpiece of television and a cultural turning point for the medium itself, its sweeping performances from Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, and Mary-Louise Parker, and how Nichols closed out his career redefining prestige TV.This episode caps a thoughtful look back at Nichols’ 2000s work, from Wit to Angels in America, examining how he brought cinematic intimacy to television storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s The 2000s, Phil and Emily begin their deep dive into Mike Nichols’ monumental HBO miniseries, Angels in America with special guest Adam B. Vary (Variety).Together, they unpack Tony Kushner’s sweeping adaptation of his Pulitzer Prize winning play, exploring how Nichols brought the AIDS crisis, politics, and spirituality to television with raw emotional power. From Meryl Streep’s transformative performance to Al Pacino’s chilling portrayal of Roy Cohn, the trio explores the artistry, ambition, and legacy of a project that redefined what prestige TV could be.They also discuss how Angels in America marked the pinnacle of HBO’s early 2000s dominance, bridging the era between The Sopranos and Six Feet Under and setting the tone for the next two decades of prestige television.If you want to hear Part 2, full video episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations, join the Podcast Like It’s Patreon community for more. 🌈 👉 patreon.com/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s The 2000s, Phil and Emily welcome writer Emily Hughes to discuss Paranormal Activity — the micro-budget phenomenon that redefined horror for a generation. Together they dig into the film’s scrappy origins, the ingenious use of found footage to build dread, and how Oren Peli’s minimalist approach reshaped studio thinking about what a blockbuster could be.From its DIY filmmaking roots to its massive cultural impact, the conversation examines why Paranormal Activity remains one of the most effective and influential horror movies of the 2000s — and how it kicked off a wave of imitators that could never quite match its eerie simplicity.If you want to watch the full video of this conversation, hear bonus episodes, and access exclusive mini-series and behind-the-scenes content, join the Podcast Like It’s Patreon community for all that and more. 👻 👉 patreon.com/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s The 2000s, hosts @pmiscove and @emilystjams kick off a brand new Halloween miniseries, Somebody Scare Phil, with guest Louis Peitzman (Chasing Amy Adams). Together, they dive into the bloody brilliance and DIY spirit of James Wan and Leigh Whannell’s 2004 indie phenomenon Saw a film that reshaped horror on a shoestring budget and gave rise to a genre-defining franchise.The trio break down Saw’s grimy aesthetics, moral puzzles, and the line between psychological thriller and full-blown torture horror. Plus, Phil reveals how the franchise both terrifies and fascinates him (and why Emily might just make him watch all nine sequels).Recorded as part of the Somebody Scare Phil miniseries where Emily forces Phil to face his horror movie blind spots this episode’s a twisted treat for cinephiles who love a good scream and a good think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their deep-dive into Mike Nichols’ work from the 2000s with Wit , the acclaimed HBO adaptation of Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play. Joined by writer and producer Eliza Clark (Y: The Last Man, Animal Kingdom), they explore how Nichols recalibrated his directorial voice after What Planet Are You From? with this intimate, emotionally devastating story of a scholar facing terminal illness.The conversation digs into the film’s powerful performances led by Emma Thompson and the delicate balance Nichols strikes between theatricality and cinematic storytelling. Together, they unpack Wit’s themes of mortality, intellect, vulnerability, and humanity, while tracing how this project set the stage for his monumental follow-up, Angels in America.If you want access to full video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more conversations like this one, head over to our Patreon and join the community today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily kick off a brand-new miniseries exploring the films and television of legendary director Mike Nichols in the 2000s. First up: the notorious 2000 sci-fi romantic comedy “What Planet Are You From?”, starring Gary Shandling, Annette Bening, and John Goodman.Joined by critic and returning guest Emma Stefansky, the trio dive deep into this infamous box-office bomb unpacking its chaotic tone, lack of internal logic, and bizarre premise about an alien sent to Earth to impregnate a woman. They discuss how the film reflects a turning point for Nichols, why it derailed Gary Shandling’s movie career, and what it reveals about Hollywood’s early-2000s obsession with “blank check” comedies.From alien sex jokes to comedy-career implosions, this episode is a hilarious, insightful breakdown of one of the strangest films of the decade and the perfect start to our Mike Nichols retrospective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily wrap up their Oscar-winning Best Director follow-ups mini series with Joel and Ethan Coen’s Burn After Reading. They’re joined by Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson, from the podcast The Queer Quadrant, to dig into this razor-sharp dark comedy that skewers espionage, bureaucracy, and human foolishness in equal measure.From the Coens’ tonal whiplash to the film’s biting satire of post-9/11 paranoia, the conversation unpacks the brilliance of a story where no one really knows what they’re doing but the chaos still matters. Along the way, they revisit the stacked ensemble of Clooney, Pitt, McDormand, and Malkovich, while situating the film within the Coens’ endlessly inventive career.If you enjoy this episode and want more exclusive deep dives, bonus content, and special mini series, join our Patreon at patreon.com/PodcastLikeIts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Oscar-Winning Best Director Follow-Ups miniseries with Ang Lee’s provocative espionage drama Lust, Caution. Joined by Danette Chavez (Editor-in-Chief of The A.V. Club), they dig into the film’s bold mix of eroticism, politics, and moral ambiguity, exploring how Lee followed Brokeback Mountain with a risky and divisive project that tested both audiences and censors. From the performances of Tony Leung and Tang Wei to the film’s place in Lee’s eclectic career, this conversation examines the ways Lust, Caution both fulfills and defies the expectations of a “prestige” follow-up.If you want more deep dives, bonus episodes, and exclusive content, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/PodcastLikeIts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their mini series on Oscar-winning Best Director follow-ups from the 2000s with Clint Eastwood’s Flags of Our Fathers. Joined by Mitchell Beaupre, editor and podcast host at Letterboxd, they dig into Eastwood’s haunting take on the Battle of Iwo Jima and the myth making around Joe Rosenthal’s famous photograph of soldiers raising the flag.The conversation unpacks Eastwood’s bold decision to explore both the battlefield and the uneasy homefront tours, the fractured narrative structure, and the film’s relationship to its companion piece, Letters from Iwo Jima. Along the way, they discuss Eastwood’s casting instincts, his recurring themes of masculinity, guilt, and heroism, and how the movie reflects broader questions about American war films and cultural memory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue our Patreon mini series on Oscar-winning Best Director follow-ups from the 2000s with Peter Jackson’s ambitious epic King Kong. Joined by critic, screenwriter, and podcaster Drew McWeeny, they revisit Jackson’s sprawling remake of the 1933 classic and unpack how the film reflects both his greatest strengths and his boldest excesses in the wake of The Lord of the Rings.From Naomi Watts’s luminous performance to the groundbreaking visual effects that brought Kong to life, they discuss how Jackson poured his lifelong obsession into a film that feels both deeply personal and unwieldy in scope. The conversation explores Kong’s emotional depth, the film’s place in mid-2000s blockbuster culture, and why its mix of grandeur and messiness makes it one of the most fascinating entries in Jackson’s career.If you want more exclusive deep-dive episodes, Q&As, and mini series, support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastLikeIts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their mini series on Oscar-winning Best Director follow-ups from the 2000s with Oliver Twist (2005), Roman Polanski’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic. They’re joined by writer and producer Bryan Cogman, who may be one of the few people to have actually seen the film in theaters.The conversation dives into Polanski’s unexpected choice to follow The Pianist with this family-oriented Dickens adaptation, why it feels strangely muted compared to both the director’s darker films and other Dickens adaptations, and how Ben Kingsley’s nuanced turn as Fagin stands out amidst an otherwise flat production. Together, they unpack Dickens’ enduring influence, the many Oliver Twist adaptations across history, and how this version fits into Polanski’s complicated legacy and the cinematic landscape of 2005.If you want more deep-dive discussions, exclusive mini series, and bonus content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/PodcastLikeIts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their miniseries on Oscar winning Best Director follow ups from the 2000s with Ron Howard’s The Missing. With guest Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show), they revisit this overlooked Western thriller starring Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones.The discussion explores Blanchett’s powerful performance, Jones’ turn as an estranged father, Daniel Craig’s early role, and why the film faded from memory despite prestige ambitions after A Beautiful Mind. They also look at Ron Howard’s career pivots and the awards landscape of the early 2000s.For exclusive episodes and bonus content, join at patreon.com/PodcastLikeIts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their miniseries on Oscar winning Best Director follow ups from the 2000s with Road to Perdition, Sam Mendes’ ambitious second feature after American Beauty. Joining them is film journalist and podcaster Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions), who helps unpack the film’s technical brilliance, subdued emotional core, and unique place in early 2000s cinema.Together, they dive into Mendes’ leap from stage to screen, the film’s striking cinematography from Conrad Hall, and how Tom Hanks’ against type performance reshaped audience expectations. The conversation explores Paul Newman’s final live action role, Jude Law’s scene stealing menace, and Daniel Craig’s early career turn as one of cinema’s most dangerous nepo babies. They also debate Thomas Newman’s Oscar nominated score, the film’s release strategy, and how it stands among Mendes’ eclectic career from Jarhead to Skyfall and beyond.With insights ranging from Jude Law’s underrated presence to the legacy of Paul Newman and Tom Hanks’ evolving star persona, this episode is both a reconsideration of a Depression era gangster story and a reflection on the pressures of following up an Oscar winning debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their miniseries on Oscar-winning Best Director follow-ups from the 2000s with Steven Soderbergh’s effortlessly cool Ocean’s 11. Joined by screenwriter Liz Hannah and producer Brian Millikin, they unpack how this slick, stylish remake redefined the modern heist film. From its razor-sharp script and effortless ensemble chemistry to Soderbergh’s precision, tonal balance, and inventive production choices, the discussion explores how Ocean’s 11 rose above formula to become a timeless crowd-pleaser. Along the way, they dive into character dynamics, behind-the-scenes decisions, and the film’s lasting place in early 2000s cinema—all while celebrating the undeniable charm of Clooney, Pitt, and company.If you enjoy this episode and want even more deep-dive film discussions, exclusive mini-series, and bonus content, join our Patreon community at patreon.com/PodcastLikeIts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are kicking off a brand new miniseries on Oscar-winning Best Director follow-up films from the 2000s, starting with Steven Spielberg’s bold and deeply divisive “A.I. Artificial Intelligence.” TV critic and Vulture writer Roxana Hadadi joins Phil and Emily for a wide-ranging conversation that digs into the movie’s legacy, Kubrick’s influence, and how the film hit differently post-Oscars and post-9/11.They dive into the unique collaboration and friendship between Kubrick and Spielberg, how “A.I.” bridges fairy tale and sci-fi, and what it means for love, grief, and humanity to be filtered through the eyes of a robot boy. The group explores how the film’s themes of artificial intelligence, the uncanny valley, and the pursuit of parental love feel even more relevant today in a world grappling with AI and rapid technological change.Other topics include Haley Joel Osment’s incredible performance, Jude Law’s scene-stealing Gigolo Joe, the eerie brilliance of Teddy, and why this film has remained both underappreciated and deeply beloved by fans. They also talk about the Oscars’ resistance to science fiction, the film’s release in a world still haunted by 9/11, and the surprising emotional impact the film has had on different audiences, including its resonance with the trans community.It is a deep dive into one of Spielberg’s most complex and haunting films, a movie that still raises questions about love, loss, technology, and what it means to be human.Follow Roxana Hadadi on Instagram: @roxana.z.hadadiWant even more? Join our Patreon at patreon.com/c/Podcastlikeits for exclusive episodes, early access, live Q&As, member polls, bonus interviews, and a behind-the-scenes look at how the show is made. Unlock more content and join a community of true movie lovers.#PodcastLikeIts2000s #AIArtificialIntelligence #StevenSpielberg #RoxanaHadadi #FilmPodcast #MoviePodcast #PodcastRecommendation #SpotifyPodcasts #SciFiMovies #Kubrick #OscarWinners #HaleyJoelOsment #JudeLaw #Vulture #FilmDiscussion #Cinephile #BehindTheScenes #PatreonExclusive #MovieCommunity #FilmHistory #PodcastSpotlight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Phil close out their “Films of the Todds” mini series, spotlighting the distinct visions of Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field, with a thoughtful conversation about Todd Solondz’s darkly comic Life During Wartime (2009). Joining them is film critic and podcaster Chris Feil, who brings sharp insight to this follow-up to Happiness and its meditation on forgiveness, trauma, and the ways the past lingers in the present.They explore Solondz’s unique approach to recasting characters, the film’s blend of biting humor and discomfort, and how Life During Wartime stands apart in the landscape of late-2000s indie cinema. The episode also reflects on what this film reveals about Solondz’s legacy, and why the “Todds” mini series is such a fascinating journey through some of the boldest voices in American film.Thank you for joining Emily and Phil on this mini series ride.#PodcastLikeIts2000s #LifeDuringWartime #ToddSolondz #ChrisFeil #FilmPodcast #IndieFilm #2000sMovies #FilmDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Phil continue their “Films of the Todds” mini series, exploring the work of Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field. This week, they take a look at Todd Phillips’ culture-shifting comedy The Hangover. Joining them is writer and cultural critic Jude Ellison Doyle, who brings a sharp, thoughtful perspective to one of the 2000s most talked-about comedies.Together, they discuss how The Hangover redefined studio comedy, the film’s wild storytelling and breakout performances, and how its humor and reputation have aged in the years since its release. They dig into the movie’s massive box office impact, the rise of the “wolf pack,” and how Todd Phillips’ sensibilities changed the direction of mainstream comedy.Whether you love or cringe at its legacy, this conversation breaks down what made The Hangover such a phenomenon and what it tells us about the era it came from.#PodcastLikeIts2000s #TheHangover #ToddPhillips #JudeEllisonDoyle #ComedyMovies #FilmPodcast #2000sMovies #FilmDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Phil continue their “Films of the Todds” mini series as they take on Todd Haynes’s ambitious and unconventional biopic I’m Not There. They are joined by film critic and podcaster Ryan Marker for a conversation about this multi-layered portrait of Bob Dylan, identity, and the myth of American celebrity.Together, they break down the film’s innovative structure, discuss Cate Blanchett’s acclaimed performance and the daring decision to cast six actors as different facets of Dylan, and examine how Haynes’s storytelling approach turns biography into a surreal and poetic experience. The episode also explores the film’s music, visual style, and its place in both Haynes’s career and the larger tradition of rock and roll cinema.#PodcastLikeIts2000s #ImNotThere #ToddHaynes #RyanMarker #BobDylan #CateBlanchett #FilmPodcast #2000sMovies #MusicFilms #MovieDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Phil continue their “Films of the Todds” mini series, spotlighting the work of Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field, with a deep dive into Todd Field’s haunting suburban drama Little Children (2006). Joining them is writer and producer Libby Hill, who brings sharp insight into the film’s complex characters, morally murky relationships, and the atmosphere of quiet desperation that runs through Field’s vision of American suburbia.Together, they explore the unforgettable performances by Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, and Jackie Earle Haley, the film’s commentary on judgment and repression, and how Little Children solidified Field’s reputation as one of the most nuanced directors of the 2000s. Whether you’re revisiting the film or watching for the first time, this conversation sheds light on why Little Children remains one of the decade’s most quietly powerful films.#PodcastLikeIts2000s #LittleChildren #ToddField #LibbyHill #2000sMovies #FilmPodcast #DramaMovies #MovieDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Phil continue their “Films of the Todds” mini series—highlighting the work of Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field—by revisiting Todd Phillips’ under-the-radar 2006 comedy School for Scoundrels.They break down the film’s blend of mean-spirited humor and underdog charm, its place in the landscape of mid-2000s comedies, and how Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder play off each other as mismatched teacher and student. Phil and Emily also explore what this film says about the Todd Phillips formula and how it fits alongside the more famous hits of his career.Whether you’re a die-hard Phillips fan or discovering School for Scoundrels for the first time, this episode offers a fresh look at a forgotten entry in the 2000s comedy canon.#PodcastLikeIts2000s #SchoolForScoundrels #ToddPhillips #EmilyAndPhil #2000sMovies #ComedyFilms #FilmPodcast #MovieDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Phil continue their mini series on the films of "The Todds" Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field with a deep dive into Todd Solondz’s challenging and provocative Palindromes (2004). Joining them is filmmaker and returning guest Simon Ennis, who brings thoughtful insight into one of Solondz’s most controversial and layered films.They explore the film’s shifting lead actors, its exploration of identity, morality, and adolescence, and how Solondz pushes the boundaries of discomfort in his storytelling. They also discuss how Palindromes fits within Solondz’s larger body of work and the early 2000s indie film landscape.Available now wherever you get your podcasts.#PodcastLikeIts2000s #Palindromes #ToddSolondz #SimonEnnis #FilmPodcast #IndieFilm #2000sMovies #EmilyAndPhil #FilmDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It's the 2000s, Emily and Phil are joined by screenwriter and podcast host Clay Keller (@claykeller) to revisit Todd Phillips’ Starsky & Hutch (2004), the action comedy that helped cement early 2000s buddy cop nostalgia.As they continue their deep dive into the films of "The Todd’s" Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field they examine how Starsky & Hutch fits into the era’s obsession with 70s throwbacks, the comedic chemistry of Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, and whether Snoop Dogg’s Huggy Bear is the most chill informant in cinematic history.Is this just a goofy relic of its time or a lowkey blueprint for the modern comedy franchise? Let’s find out.🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts! #StarskyAndHutch #ToddPhillips #PodcastLikeIts #2000sMovies #BenStiller #OwenWilson #FilmPodcast #ComedyMovies #ClayKeller #MovieNostalgia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 2000s, Emily and Phil continue their “Films of the Todds” mini-series spotlighting Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field with a look at Todd Phillips’ breakout hit, Old School (2003).Joining them is actor and podcaster Griffin Newman (@grifflightning), who helps examine how Old School shaped 2000s studio comedy, its impact on the careers of its leads, and where it fits in the larger story of the early 21st-century comedy boom. They also discuss how the film reflects a shift in Hollywood’s approach to masculinity, adulthood, and rebellion.#PodcastLikeIts2000s #OldSchool #GriffinNewman #ToddPhillips #2000sMovies #ComedyFilms #FilmPodcast #MovieDiscussion #WillFerrell #VinceVaughn #LukeWilson #FilmAnalysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Phil continue their deep dive into The Todds—Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field—with Todd Haynes’ lush and heartbreaking 2002 masterpiece Far From Heaven. Joining them is writer and culture critic Marie Bardi-Salinas (@mariebardi), bringing her sharp insight and deep love for this era of filmmaking.Together, they explore how Haynes channels Douglas Sirk to tell a daring, subversive story about race, sexuality, and suburban repression in 1950s America. From Julianne Moore’s tour-de-force performance to the evocative Elmer Bernstein score and Edward Lachman’s exquisite cinematography, this conversation celebrates the film’s style and its urgent relevance.Don’t miss this conversation about one of the most visually rich and emotionally complex films of the decade.🎬 Far From Heaven is a vital entry in our “Films of The Todds” mini-series.Follow Marie Bardi-SalinasInstagram: @mariebardi#PodcastLikeIts2000s #FarFromHeaven #ToddHaynes #JulianneMoore #MarieBardi #FilmPodcast #QueerCinema #CinephileSeries #TheTodds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily and Phil continue their exploration of The Todd’s—Haynes, Phillips, Solondz, and Field—with a deep, emotional dive into Todd Field’s devastating directorial debut, In The Bedroom (2001). Joining them is critic and editor Katey Rich, bringing insight into what made this restrained, quietly explosive drama a standout of early 2000s cinema.Together, they unpack Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson’s powerhouse performances, the film’s chilling portrait of grief and middle-class rage, and how Field’s naturalistic style both subverts and elevates melodrama. They also reflect on the film's surprising Oscar run and how it signaled the arrival of a serious new voice in American filmmaking.📽️ This episode is part of our ongoing mini-series dedicated to the modern auteurs named Todd. You don’t want to miss it.Follow Katey RichInstagram & Twitter: @kateyrichtalking#PodcastLikeIts2000s #InTheBedroom #ToddField #KateyRich #SissySpacek #TomWilkinson #FilmPodcast #Oscars2000s #IndieFilm #CinephileSeries #TheTodds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil & Emily kicks off our brand-new mini-series The Films of The Todds—a deep dive into the cinematic worlds of Todd Haynes, Todd Phillips, Todd Solondz, and Todd Field. First up? Todd Solondz’s provocatively layered and deeply uncomfortable 2001 film Storytelling.Joining Phil & Emily is writer and pop culture commentator Rich Monahan to unpack the film’s divisive two-part structure ("Fiction" and "Non-Fiction"), its dark satirical tone, and how Solondz pushes buttons in ways that still challenge audiences today. They explore how Storytelling deals with race, exploitation, authorship, and the blurred lines between truth and narrative, all with Solondz’s signature deadpan bite.It’s a bold and biting start to a series about four very different Todds—tune in for uncomfortable laughs, critical analysis, and one of the weirdest uses of a red box in movie history.🎧 Let the Todd chaos begin.Follow Rich Monahan:Instagram: @richmonahan#Storytelling #ToddSolondz #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TheTodds #RichMonahan #IndieCinema #2000sMovies #DarkComedy #FilmDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are kicking off their new mini-series The Films of “The Todds”—a deep dive into the wildly different worlds of Todd Haynes, Todd Phillips, Todd Solondz, and Todd Field. And what better way to start than with one of the most chaotic, irreverent, and painfully 2000s comedies: Road Trip (2000).Joining them for this raunchy, college-era nostalgia fest is film critic David Ehrlich (IndieWire), who helps break down the film’s R-rated antics, surprisingly tight script, and why Tom Green is the ultimate agent of chaos. Plus, they’re joined by special guest Amy Smart for a bonus interview, where she reflects on her experience making the movie and the 2000s comedy boom.Get ready for gross-out gags, dorm room disasters, and a trip down memory lane with the ultimate party movie that defined a generation.BONUS: Phil sits down with actress Amy Smart to reflect on her early career, from the chaos of Road Trip to the over-the-top antics of Starsky & Hutch. They dive into the wild world of 2000s comedy, the pressure of filming iconic scenes, and the unique challenges of being the “straight person” in movies full of larger-than-life characters like Tom Green and Ben Stiller.Amy shares behind-the-scenes stories about navigating fratty set environments, balancing TV and film work, and the surreal experience of going from indie darling to mainstream star. Plus, she reveals the surprising connection between Todd Phillips and Quentin Tarantino that even die-hard fans might not know.🎧 Buckle up for the first stop on the road to The Todds—it’s going to be a wild ride!Follow David Ehrlich:Instagram: @davidehrlichBluesky: @davidehrlich.bsky.social#RoadTrip #PodcastLikeIts2000s #DavidEhrlich #AmySmart #ToddPhillips #2000sComedies #TheTodds #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion #CollegeComedy #Nostalgia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily are wrapping up their dive into Beyoncé’s films of the 2000s mini series with the wild, over-the-top thriller Obsessed (2009). Joining them for this high-stakes finale are Sidney Butler and Austin Harris, ready to break down the campy chaos of this Beyoncé vs. Ali Larter showdown.From glass-shattering catfights to wildly intense stares, they unpack why Obsessed became a cult classic for messy movie lovers and why it holds a special place in Beyoncé’s filmography. They also explore the film’s place in the Fatal Attraction–inspired thriller boom, Idris Elba’s “perfect husband” energy, and the pure, unhinged joy of watching Queen Bey throw someone down a flight of stairs.Is it a misunderstood thriller or a perfectly executed piece of camp? Tune in for this hilarious and fiery discussion to find out!🎧 Don’t miss the finale of our Beyoncé’s films of the 2000s mini series.Follow Sidney & Austin:Sidney: @sidneynbutlerAustin: @austinsharris#Obsessed #PodcastLikeIts2000s #Beyonce #SidneyButler #AustinHarris #ThrillerMovies #CultClassics #BeyonceInMovies #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with a deep dive into the 2008 musical biopic Cadillac Records, and they’re joined by writer and film critic Mike Natale to help unpack this rich (and underrated) chapter in Queen Bey’s acting career.Beyoncé stars as the legendary Etta James in this chronicle of Chess Records and the rise of American blues and rock ’n’ roll. The trio explores her powerful performance, the film’s incredible music, and its blend of historical drama and star-studded musical storytelling.They also discuss the film’s place in the biopic boom of the 2000s, Beyoncé’s evolution as both a dramatic actress and executive producer, and why Cadillac Records deserves more attention as a key turning point in her screen career.🎧 A soulful, layered episode for movie and music lovers alike!Follow Mike Natale:Instagram: @snarkbuddiesBluesky: @mikenatale.bsky.social#CadillacRecords #Beyonce #EttaJames #PodcastLikeIts2000s #MikeNatale #MusicalBiopics #ChessRecords #2000sCinema #FilmDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast #BeyonceInMovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with the crown jewel of her early film career: Dreamgirls (2006). Joining them is the immensely talented actress and singer Barrett Doss (Station 19, Iron Fist), bringing her Broadway perspective to a dazzling conversation about one of the most ambitious movie musicals of the 2000s.They dive into Beyoncé’s transformation into Deena Jones, Jennifer Hudson’s powerhouse performance, and how the film navigates fame, friendship, and the cost of ambition. From Bill Condon’s glossy direction to the unforgettable music, this episode unpacks the legacy of Dreamgirls and what it meant for Beyoncé’s evolution as both a performer and a movie star.Get ready for high notes, behind-the-scenes tea, and a deep appreciation of the film that brought “And I Am Telling You” back into cultural consciousness.Follow Barrett Doss:Instagram: @dontgo_jasonwaterfalls#Dreamgirls #Beyonce #JenniferHudson #PodcastLikeIts2000s #BarrettDoss #MovieMusicals #2000sCinema #BeyonceInMovies #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with a dive into 2006’s slapstick reboot The Pink Panther! Joining them are returning guests Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson from Queer Quadrant, ready to unpack the chaotic energy of Steve Martin’s Inspector Clouseau—and Beyoncé’s role as the glamorous pop star turned murder suspect, Xania.They discuss the film’s cartoonish tone, Martin’s commitment to physical comedy, and how Beyoncé brings surprising poise and presence to a film that’s very much doing the most. Is this the moment her movie-star persona fully crystallized? Or just a glittery detour on the way to Dreamgirls?From cringe-y accents to unforgettable pink gowns, this episode is a fun, fast-paced look at a film that’s as messy as it is memorable.🎧 Tune in for laughs, nostalgia, and a dash of 2000s chaos.Follow Brooke & Jordan (Queer Quadrant):Instagram: @thequeerquadrantTwitter: @QueerQuadrant#ThePinkPanther #Beyonce #PodcastLikeIts2000s #QueerQuadrant #SteveMartin #2000sComedy #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast #BeyonceInMovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with 2003’s The Fighting Temptations! Joining them is pop culture writer and critic Louis Peitzman, who helps break down this feel-good gospel comedy starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in one of her first major film roles.They dive into the movie’s blend of music, faith, and small-town charm, Beyoncé’s effortless charisma on screen, and how The Fighting Temptations fits into her early career as she transitioned from Destiny’s Child superstar to a full-fledged cultural icon. Plus, they unpack the film’s stacked supporting cast (Faith Evans! Angie Stone! The O'Jays!) and ask the important question: is this secretly one of Beyoncé’s most underrated movies?Join us for a joyful, music-filled conversation about choir competitions, early-2000s fashion, and the making of a legend. 🎧✨Follow Louis Peitzman:Instagram: @louispeitzmanBluesky: @louispeitzman.bsky.social#TheFightingTemptations #Beyonce #PodcastLikeIts2000s #LouisPeitzman #GospelMovies #Early2000s #MovieMusicals #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion #BeyonceInMovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re kicking off our brand-new Beyoncé in the Movies Mini-Series with a groovy start: Austin Powers in Goldmember! Phil and Emily are joined by writer, comedian, and Beyoncé superfan Akilah Hughes to break down Queen Bey’s feature film debut as the iconic Foxxy Cleopatra.From Mike Myers’ chaotic brand of early-2000s comedy to Beyoncé’s effortless star power, we dive into how Goldmember captured a cultural moment—and how Beyoncé completely stole the show. We also unpack the movie’s outrageous gags, surprisingly stacked cast, and whether the Austin Powers franchise still holds up today (spoiler: it’s complicated).Is Goldmember the ultimate time capsule of early-2000s pop culture? And how did it hint at Beyoncé’s massive future in film and music? Tune in for a hilarious and nostalgic conversation to find out!Follow Akilah Hughes:Instagram: @akilahhBluesky: @akilahh.bsky.social#Goldmember #AustinPowers #Beyonce #PodcastLikeIts2000s #AkilahHughes #FoxxyCleopatra #2000sComedy #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion #BeyonceInMovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surprise, Swifties and sleuths! For our April Fools’ bonus episode, Phil and Emily hit pause on the movie talk to investigate one of the most unexpected pop culture crossovers of the 2000s: Taylor Swift’s guest appearance on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation—yes, really.In this chaotic and deeply unserious deep dive, we break down the 2009 episode “Turn, Turn, Turn,” where Taylor plays a rebellious teen who journals, wears eyeliner, and may or may not be involved in a murder. We discuss her acting chops (or lack thereof), how this episode somehow turns into a montage of three separate crimes, and why this CSI arc feels like a Black Mirror episode we hallucinated.Along the way, we spiral into discussions about Cats, Les Misérables, My Chemical Romance, and the long-lost dream of Gaylor. If you’ve ever wanted to hear two film nerds try to unpack goth Taylor Swift getting murdered with scissors on CBS primetime… this is the episode for you.#CSI #TaylorSwift #TurnTurnTurn #PodcastLikeIts2000s #AprilFools #SwiftTok #CSITaylorSwift #Gaylor #CatsMovie #PopCulturePodcast #EmilyAndPhilLoseIt #CrimeProceduralChaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re wrapping up our Tom Cruise Mini-Series with a high-octane bonus episode, and we’ve brought in the big guns to help us finish strong! Phil and Emily are joined by returning guests Drew Taylor (The Wrap) and Charles Hood (Night Owls, A Better You) to rank their Top 5 Tom Cruise Movies of All Time.From iconic action roles to underrated dramatic turns, we break down the performances, the stunts, the charisma, and the sheer Cruise-ness that made him one of the biggest movie stars on the planet. Expect passionate debates, deep-cut favorites, and plenty of love for the man who runs in every movie. 🏃‍♂️💥It’s the perfect send-off to a series that explored every phase of Cruise’s career—don’t miss this fun, fiery, and final word on all things Tom.Follow our guests:Drew Taylor: @drewtailoredCharles Hood: @charlesh00d#TomCruise #Top5Movies #PodcastLikeIts2000s #DrewTaylor #CharlesHood #TomCruiseMiniSeries #MovieStars #FilmDiscussion #2000sCinema #PopCulturePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with the 2008 historical thriller Valkyrie, and they’re joined by writer David Iserson (Mr. Robot, Mad Men, New Girl) to dig into one of the most unexpected and serious turns in Cruise’s 2000s filmography.Directed by Bryan Singer, Valkyrie dramatizes the real-life plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, with Cruise portraying German officer Claus von Stauffenberg. Together, they unpack the film’s tonal tightrope, its ambitious historical scope, and the curious creative choices—like Cruise playing a German colonel with an American accent.Is Valkyrie a misunderstood thriller or just a strange blip in Cruise’s action-packed decade? Tune in for a thoughtful—and fun—conversation that revisits this fascinating film.Follow David Iserson:Instagram: @davidisersonTwitter: @davidiserson#Valkyrie #TomCruise #PodcastLikeIts2000s #DavidIserson #BryanSinger #HistoricalThrillers #ClausVonStauffenberg #2000sCinema #FilmDiscussion #TomCruiseMiniSeries #PopCulturePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with one of the wildest entries in his filmography—Ben Stiller’s 2008 Hollywood satire Tropic Thunder! Joining them for the ride are writer/producer Chuck Hayward (WandaVision, Ted Lasso) and screenwriter Kenny Neibart, who help break down the film’s razor-sharp commentary, outrageous performances, and Cruise’s unforgettable (and totally unhinged) turn as studio executive Les Grossman.From method acting mayhem to behind-the-scenes chaos, the crew explores why Tropic Thunder remains one of the most daring (and controversial) comedies of the 2000s. How did Cruise steal the movie with just a few scenes? What still works—and what doesn’t—in 2024? And how did this film even get made in the first place?Get ready for a no-holds-barred discussion on one of the most talked-about comedies of its time. 🎧🔥#TropicThunder #TomCruise #PodcastLikeIts2000s #ChuckHayward #KennyNeibart #BenStiller #ComedyMovies #2000sCinema #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion #LesGrossman #TomCruiseMiniSeries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with a deep dive into the 2007 political drama Lions for Lambs. 🎬🔥 Joining them is film critic and author Jason Bailey (Fun City Cinema), who brings his insightful perspective to this star-studded film featuring Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Robert Redford.Despite its powerhouse cast and timely themes, Lions for Lambs struggled to make a lasting impact. The trio explores the film's ambitious narrative structure, its commentary on the War on Terror, and how it fits into the broader context of 2000s political cinema. Was it a case of too much star power and not enough substance, or does it deserve a second look?Tune in as they dissect the film's intentions, its reception, and Tom Cruise's performance as a charismatic senator. 🎧✨Follow Jason Bailey:Bluesky: @jasondashbailey.bsky.socialLetterboxd: @jasondashbailey#LionsForLambs #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TomCruise #MerylStreep #RobertRedford #JasonBailey #PoliticalDrama #2000sCinema #FilmDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast #TomCruiseMiniSeries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with the adrenaline-fueled Mission: Impossible III! 💥🎭 Joining them are screenwriter Liz Hannah (The Post, Long Shot) and writer/producer Brian Millikin (Quantum Leap, Haven) to break down how J.J. Abrams' 2006 entry changed the M:I franchise forever.From Philip Seymour Hoffman’s chilling villain to the emotional stakes that added new depth to Ethan Hunt, this film marked a turning point for Cruise as an action star. The group discusses Abrams’ signature storytelling style, the Alias influence, and how M:I-3 laid the groundwork for the franchise’s evolution into the Fallout era.Was this the Mission: Impossible film that redefined the series? And does it hold up today? Tune in for a high-stakes discussion! 🎧✨Follow our guests:Liz Hannah: @itslizhannahBrian Millikin: @BrianMillikin#MissionImpossibleIII #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TomCruise #JJAbrams #LizHannah #BrianMillikin #PhilipSeymourHoffman #ActionMovies #MI3 #FilmDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast #TomCruiseMiniSeries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with one of the most intense blockbusters of the 2000s—Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds! 🌍👽 Joining them is journalist and critic Jamelle Bouie (The New York Times), who helps break down how this 2005 sci-fi thriller captured post-9/11 anxieties, redefined the alien invasion genre, and gave us one of Cruise’s most underrated performances.From its jaw-dropping set pieces and terrifying alien designs to its intimate, boots-on-the-ground storytelling, the trio explores why War of the Worlds still hits hard nearly two decades later. Was it misunderstood at the time? Does it rank among Spielberg’s best? And how does it fit into Cruise’s evolution as an action star?Buckle up—it’s time to run. 🎧✨Follow Jamelle Bouie:IG: @jbouie#WarOfTheWorlds #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TomCruise #StevenSpielberg #JamelleBouie #SciFiMovies #2000sCinema #AlienInvasion #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion #TomCruiseMiniSeries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Phil and Emily continue their journey through 2000s cinema with Nights in Rodanthe, the 2008 Nicholas Sparks adaptation that brought Richard Gere and Diane Lane back together for another romantic whirlwind. Joining them is filmmaker and writer Jessica Ellis, who helps unpack why this film leans into peak Sparks melodrama—complete with stormy nights, second chances, and plenty of emotional turmoil.From its sweeping coastal setting to its tearjerker ending, we break down how Nights in Rodanthe fits into the Nicholas Sparks cinematic universe, what makes it stand out from (or get lost among) his other adaptations, and why the 2000s were such a golden era for sentimental romance.Grab your tissues and join us for a deep dive into one of the decade’s most Nicholas Sparks-y movies. 🎧✨Follow Jessica Ellis:Twitter: @baddestmamajama#NightsInRodanthe #PodcastLikeIts2000s #JessicaEllis #NicholasSparks #RichardGere #DianeLane #2000sRomance #MovieTalk #FilmDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this riveting episode, hosts Phil and Emily sit down with Emmy Potter and Carrie Wittmer to explore the enigmatic cult classic Nothebook. Hailing from the 2000s, this film broke the mold with its innovative narrative, striking visuals, and offbeat humor that still resonates today.Join us as our guests share fresh insights on how Nothebook challenged traditional storytelling and influenced a generation of filmmakers and audiences alike. From behind-the-scenes anecdotes to deep dives into its thematic layers, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good cinematic mystery from the 2000s.Tune in now to relive the magic of the decade and rediscover one of its most intriguing films!#Nothebook #PodcastLikeIts2000s #2000sMovies #CultClassic #FilmDiscussion #PopCulturePodcast #Nostalgia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt episode, Phil and Emily dive into the tender world of A Walk to Remember, the 2002 teen romance that left a lasting imprint on early-2000s cinema. Joined by film critic Alissa Wilkinson from Vox, the trio explores the movie’s emotional journey—from its understated charm and iconic performances by Mandy Moore and Shane West to its poignant themes of love, loss, and transformation.Together, they unpack how this beloved classic not only captured the spirit of a generation but also redefined what a teen romance could be. Whether you're reminiscing about your first love or discovering the film for the first time, join us for an intimate conversation that proves A Walk to Remember is truly timeless.Follow Alissa Wilkinson on Twitter: @alissawilkinsonTune in now and relive the magic of early-2000s romance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with Michael Mann’s sleek and stylish Collateral! 🔥🚖 Joining them is the brilliant Roxana Hadadi (Vulture), who helps break down this electrifying 2004 thriller that saw Cruise take on one of his most chilling roles as the cold-blooded contract killer, Vincent.From its stunning digital cinematography to the pulse-pounding tension between Cruise and Jamie Foxx, the trio explores what makes Collateral one of Mann’s finest films and one of the most unique entries in Cruise’s filmography. Is this his best villain role ever? And how does this neo-noir hold up 20 years later? Tune in for a deep dive into one of the defining thrillers of the 2000s!#Collateral #TomCruise #JamieFoxx #MichaelMann #PodcastLikeIts2000s #RoxanaHadadi #TomCruiseMiniSeries #NeoNoir #2000sCinema #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with a deep dive into Edward Zwick’s sweeping 2003 historical epic, The Last Samurai. Joined by esteemed film critic Bilge Ebiri (New York Magazine), they explore Tom Cruise’s transformation into a disillusioned American soldier who finds redemption and purpose within the samurai culture of 19th-century Japan.From its breathtaking cinematography and stirring performances to its complex cultural themes and historical context, the trio unpacks why The Last Samurai remains a fascinating—and sometimes polarizing—entry in Cruise’s filmography. Is it a flawed epic, a cinematic triumph, or somewhere in between? Tune in to this thoughtful discussion to find out!Follow Bilge Ebiri:Twitter: @BilgeEbiri#TheLastSamurai #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TomCruise #BilgeEbiri #EdwardZwick #HistoricalEpics #2000sCinema #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion #TomCruiseMiniSeries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with Steven Spielberg’s gripping 2002 sci-fi thriller Minority Report! Starring Cruise at the height of his action-star powers, this adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s story explores a dystopian future where crimes can be predicted—and prevented—before they happen.Joined by the brilliant Libby Hill (IndieWire), the trio dives into the film’s groundbreaking visuals, innovative tech concepts, and thought-provoking themes about free will, morality, and the price of preemptive justice. Why does Minority Report still feel so relevant two decades later? Tune in for this lively and thought-provoking discussion!Follow Libby Hill:Twitter: @midwestspitfire#MinorityReport #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TomCruise #StevenSpielberg #LibbyHill #PhilipKDick #SciFiMovies #TomCruiseMiniSeries #2000sCinema #PopCulturePodcast #MovieTalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tom Cruise mini-series continues as Phil and Emily dive into the dreamlike, mind-bending world of Vanilla Sky! 🎭✨ Joined by special guests Justin and Laura Khoo, co-hosts of the podcast Cows in the Field, they unpack Cameron Crowe’s ambitious 2001 film that blends romance, science fiction, and psychological thriller into one unforgettable ride.From its haunting visuals to its polarizing twists, the group explores what makes Vanilla Sky such a unique entry in Cruise’s filmography. Is it a misunderstood masterpiece, or does it collapse under its own ambition? Tune in as we peel back the layers of this enigmatic 2000s cult classic.Follow Justin and Laura Khoo:Twitter: @cowspodInstagram: @cowspodFollow the show:Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits#VanillaSky #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TomCruise #CameronCrowe #JustinKhoo #LauraKhoo #CowsInTheField #MindBendingMovies #2000sCinema #MoviePodcast #PopCulturePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join Phil and Emily as they launch their brand-new Tom Cruise mini-series with a deep dive into Mission: Impossible II! 🚁🔥 Joining them is the delightful Jamie Jirak (ComicBook.com), who helps unpack the over-the-top action, slow-motion doves, and John Woo’s unmistakable directorial flair.From Ethan Hunt’s rock-climbing intro to the explosive finale, the trio explores how M:I-2 shaped the future of the franchise and solidified Cruise’s status as an action icon. Is it pure popcorn fun, or does it deserve a place among the greatest in the series? Tune in for this high-octane conversation to find out!Follow Jamie Jirak:Twitter: @JamieCinematicsFollow the show:Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits#MissionImpossible #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TomCruise #JamieJirak #MissionImpossible2 #JohnWoo #ActionMovies #2000sCinema #MoviePodcast #PopCulturePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hold onto your striped hats! 🎩 In this chaotic episode, Phil and Emily delve into the whimsical and wild world of The Cat in the Hat (2003). Joined by the insightful Tallie Medel, they explore the film's eccentricities, its departure from Dr. Seuss's classic tale, and its place in early 2000s cinema.From Mike Myers's unpredictable performance to the film's surreal production design, the trio examines what makes this adaptation a memorable (and controversial) piece of film history. Is it a misunderstood masterpiece or a misstep best forgotten? Tune in to find out!Follow Tallie Medel:Twitter: @talliemedelInstagram: @talliemedelFollow the show: Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits#TheCatInTheHat #PodcastLikeIts2000s #ChaosPick #TallieMedel #MikeMyers #DrSeuss #2000sMovies #FilmDiscussion #MoviePodcast #PopCulture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to get festive with Nicolas Cage! 🎄✨ In this installment of our TIS THE DAMN SEASON: 2024 EDITION mini-series, Phil and Emily dive into the heartfelt holiday drama The Family Man. Directed by Brett Ratner, this 2000s classic reimagines the "What If?" story, as a high-powered executive gets a glimpse of what his life could have been if he’d chosen love over ambition.Phil and Emily discuss Cage’s unique performance, Téa Leoni’s standout charm, and how The Family Man blends humor, emotion, and holiday magic. Is it It’s a Wonderful Life for a new generation, or something entirely its own? Tune in for this thoughtful and nostalgic conversation. 🎧✨#TheFamilyMan #PodcastLikeIts2000s #TisTheDamnSeason #NicolasCage #TeaLeoni #HolidayMovies #MoviePodcast #ChristmasCinema #PopCulturePodcast #FilmLovers #2000sMoviesPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the season for cozy rom-coms and holiday cheer! 🎄✨ We’re kicking off our new mini-series, TIS THE DAMN SEASON: 2024 EDITION, with the beloved 2006 classic The Holiday! Hosts Phil and Emily are joined by film critic Esther Zuckerman to dive into this heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and house-swapping.From Cameron Diaz’s iconic screaming montage to Kate Winslet’s journey of self-discovery, we explore what makes The Holiday an enduring favorite. Plus, we discuss the unforgettable charm of Jude Law, Jack Black’s surprising rom-com turn, and Nancy Meyers’ impeccable aesthetic that made us all want a cozy cottage in England. 🏡❤️Grab your hot cocoa and tune in to kick off the holiday season with us! 🎧🎅#TheHolidayMovie #PodcastLikeIts2000s #EstherZuckerman #TisTheDamnSeason #HolidayRomComs #NancyMeyers #CameronDiaz #KateWinslet #JudeLaw #JackBlack #ChristmasMovies #RomComLovers #PodcastCommunity #PopCulturePodcast #HolidayCheer #2000sMoviePatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All aboard! 🚂 We’re kicking off our new holiday mini-series, TIS THE DAMN SEASON: 2024 EDITION, with the uncanny, magical, and slightly eerie world of The Polar Express! This week, Phil is joined by writer Emma Stefansky to unpack Robert Zemeckis’ bold leap into motion capture animation, Tom Hanks’ multifaceted performances, and whether this 2004 Christmas classic has truly stood the test of time—or derailed into the uncanny valley.From hot chocolate dances to existential kid questions, we’re diving into every corner of this winter wonderland (and nightmare?). 🎅❄️Follow Emma Stefansky:Twitter: @stefabskyInstagram: @stefabskyDon’t miss the holiday magic—stream this episode wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧🎄Patreon: Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon Twitter: Podcast Like It's... (@PodcastLikeIts) on X Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits) Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits#PodcastLikeIts2000s #ThePolarExpress #TisTheDamnSeason #MoviePodcasts #HolidayMovies #TomHanks #RobertZemeckis #ChristmasPodcast #MotionCapture #FilmLovers #PodcasterLife #MovieBuffs #PopCulturePodcast #HolidaySpirit #PodcastRecommendations #FilmDiscussion #UncannyValley #ChristmasMagic #HotChocolateDance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚔️ This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, we’re stepping into the Colosseum to discuss Ridley Scott’s epic masterpiece Gladiator! Hosts Phil and Emily are joined by the brilliant Joanna Robinson (The Ringer, House of R) to unpack the 2000 Best Picture winner that redefined the historical epic and made Russell Crowe a household name.From its breathtaking battle scenes to its iconic score and unforgettable performances, we explore how Gladiator set the gold standard for 2000s cinema. Joanna brings her sharp insights to the table as we discuss the film’s legacy, its enduring cultural impact, and why we’re all still shouting, 'Are you not entertained?!' 🎭🔥Don’t miss this epic conversation about one of the greatest films of its decade! 🎧✨ #Gladiator #PodcastLikeItsThe2000s #JoannaRobinson #RussellCrowe #RidleyScott #HistoricalEpics #MovieTalk #2000sCinemaPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌐 This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, we’re diving into Steven Soderbergh’s Oscar-winning ensemble drama Traffic! Hosts Phil and Emily are joined by Caroline Thompson and Carson Betts to break down this gripping and ambitious exploration of the global drug trade and its devastating effects on individuals and families.From the film's innovative use of color to its sprawling narrative and powerhouse performances, we explore how Traffic redefined the crime drama and captured the complexities of a deeply interconnected world. Is this one of the defining films of the 2000s? Tune in as we discuss its legacy, its impact, and why it still resonates today.Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation! 🎧✨ #Traffic #PodcastLikeItsThe2000s #StevenSoderbergh #MovieTalk #CarolineThompson #CarsonBetts #2000sCinema #OscarWinnersPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌟 This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, we’re taking on the powerhouse biographical drama Erin Brockovich! Hosts are joined by Joe Reid and Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) to dive into Steven Soderbergh’s critically acclaimed film that turned Julia Roberts into an Oscar-winning force of nature. 💼⚡️From its sharp screenplay and unforgettable performances to its real-life story of environmental justice, we explore why Erin Brockovich remains one of the defining films of the 2000s. Joe, Chris, Phil, and Emily discuss the movie's legacy, its place in the modern biopic genre, and what makes Julia Roberts' performance so iconic.Don’t miss this engaging conversation about one of the decade’s most inspiring and impactful films! 🎧✨ #ErinBrockovich #PodcastLikeItsThe2000s #JoeReid #ChrisFeil #OscarBuzz #JuliaRoberts #FilmDiscussionPatreon: Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon Twitter: Podcast Like It's... (@PodcastLikeIts) on X Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits) Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏹✨ This week on Podcast Like It's.., we’re soaring into the stunning world of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! Hosts are joined by Max Fisher to discuss Ang Lee’s 2000 martial arts masterpiece that redefined global cinema with its breathtaking action sequences, poetic storytelling, and unforgettable performances.Together, we explore how Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon transcended genres, broke cultural barriers, and captivated audiences worldwide. Max, Emily, and Phil dive into the film’s themes of honor, love, and destiny, as well as its lasting impact on Hollywood and international cinema. 🌏🎬Don’t miss this epic conversation about one of the most beautiful films ever made! 🎧✨ #CrouchingTigerHiddenDragon #AngLee #PodcastLikeIts #MartialArtsCinema #MaxFisher #PodcastCommunityPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🇺🇸 In this special Election Edition of Podcast Like It's.., hosts Emily and Phil take on Oliver Stone’s W., the 2008 biographical drama that dives into the life and presidency of George W. Bush. With Stone’s signature style and Josh Brolin’s striking performance, W. explores the complex journey of one of America’s most controversial leaders.Emily and Phil break down the film’s portrayal of Bush, its approach to recent history, and how it resonates in today’s political climate. Whether you lived through the Bush era or are seeing it through a new lens, this bonus episode is full of timely insights and lively discussion. 🇺🇸🎬Tune in for this Election Day bonus—only on Podcast Like It’s...! 🎧#PodcastLikeIts #WMovie #ElectionDay #GeorgeWBush #PoliticalDrama #PodcastCommunityPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🍫 This week on Podcast Like It's.., we’re indulging in the sweet and sensuous world of Chocolat! Hosts are joined by the brilliant Caroline Framke (@cdframke ) to talk about this charming, feel-good film that blends romance, food, and a touch of magic. Set in a small French village, Chocolat explores how one woman’s love for chocolate changes the lives of those around her—and we’re here to break down why this movie continues to be such a delicious treat.⁣From its mouth-watering visuals to its themes of acceptance, desire, and community, we discuss why Chocolat is the perfect cinematic comfort food. 🍷✨ Plus, we’ll dive into Juliette Binoche’s captivating performance, Johnny Depp’s surprising role, and the film’s unique commentary on tradition versus temptation.Don’t miss this sweet conversation! 🎧🍫 #Chocolat #PodcastLikeIts #MovieTalk #ComfortMovies #FoodInFilm #CarolineFramke #PodcastCommunityPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🦇 This week on Podcast Like It's.., we’re descending into the dark and terrifying world of The Descent! Hosts are joined by horror expert Clarke Wolfe to explore this claustrophobic 2005 horror classic that still sends shivers down our spines. Directed by Neil Marshall, The Descent is a brutal and intense journey that combines deep cave diving with even deeper fears—both psychological and primal.In this episode, we break down why The Descent remains one of the most effective horror films of the 2000s, from its all-female cast to its masterful use of tension and gore. 🖤 Clarke helps us unpack the film’s themes of trauma, survival, and friendship, and we explore how it taps into our most basic fears of darkness, isolation, and the unknown.Don’t miss this thrilling dive into horror! 🎧🦇 #TheDescent #ClarkeWolfe #PodcastLikeIts #HorrorMovies #SurvivalHorror #PodcastCommunity #MovieTalk #Claustrophobia Patreon: Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon Twitter: Podcast Like It's... (@PodcastLikeIts) on X Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits) Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👻 This week on Podcast Like It's.., we’re stepping into the eerie world of The Orphanage! 🎭 Hosts are joined by the brilliant Ashley Lyle (Yellowjackets) to discuss this hauntingly beautiful Spanish horror film. Directed by J.A. Bayona and produced by Guillermo del Toro, The Orphanage is more than just a ghost story—it’s a heart-wrenching tale of grief, motherhood, and the terrifying lengths one woman will go to find her lost child. ⁣In this episode, we unpack the film’s emotional depth, its spine-chilling scares, and how it blends supernatural horror with devastating human drama. 🖤💀Tune in for a discussion on why The Orphanage continues to be one of the most moving and terrifying films in modern horror.⁣Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔪 This week on Podcast Like It's.., we’re locking the doors and turning off the lights as we dive into the terrifying world of The Strangers! 🏠😱 Hosts are joined by horror aficionado Louis Peitzman (@louispeitzman on X/Twitter) to unpack this nerve-wracking home invasion thriller. Together, we’ll explore why this film remains one of the most unsettling horror movies of the 2000s, from its eerie sense of dread to the shocking randomness of the violence.⁣Why The Strangers still haunts audiences over a decade later, how it redefined modern horror, and what makes the simple premise so bone-chilling—we’re breaking it all down in this week’s episode. 🖤💀Patreon: Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon Twitter: Podcast Like It's... (@PodcastLikeIts) on X Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits) Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this thought-provoking episode of Podcast Like It's The 2000s, hosts take a deep dive into Mel Gibson's controversial epic, Passion of the Christ (2004), alongside special guests Eve Ettinger and Kieryn Darkwater. Known for their insightful commentary on religious trauma and societal impact, Eve and Kieryn bring a unique perspective to this polarizing film, exploring its cultural influence, its portrayal of faith, and the ethical conversations it sparked in the 2000s and beyond.Join us as we dissect the intense storytelling, powerful yet contentious visuals, and the complex historical and religious implications behind this blockbuster. Whether you're revisiting the film or hearing about it for the first time, this episode provides a critical and nuanced look at one of the most talked-about movies of the decade.Patreon: Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon Twitter: Podcast Like It's... (@PodcastLikeIts) on X Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits) Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we swing into action with Spider-Man 2, Sam Raimi’s superhero masterpiece that redefined the genre. Noel Murray (@noelmu) joins us as we dive into the film’s incredible character development, from Peter Parker’s internal struggles to Doc Ock’s tragic villain arc. Along the way, we discuss the stunning visual effects, and thrilling action scenes. Get ready for an episode packed with web-slinging fun and heartfelt moments!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, producer/screenwriter Bryan Cogman journeys back to Middle-earth with us to discuss The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, the epic conclusion to one of cinema's greatest trilogies. We dive into its sweeping battle sequences, the emotional weight of its many endings, and how the film captured the magic of Tolkien’s world. Along the way, we chat about the incredible performances, the visual effects that still hold up, and why this film deserves every one of its Oscars. It’s an episode fit for a king!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Patrick Cotnoir (@cotnoir) joins us to discuss Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, to see if the CGI has weathered the years or, like Anakin’s feelings about sand, it’s gotten coarse and rough. We break down John Williams' epic score and how it adds depth to the film’s key moments. We also discuss the toxic side of fandom and its impact on the Star Wars universe. Plus, stick around for a surprising story about Jimmy Smits you won’t want to miss!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike Natale (@nkoas) and Tom Lorenzo (@RagingBull1990) join us as we dive into Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the explosive sequel that took the franchise to new heights (and depths). We break down the over-the-top action, the chaotic plot, and why Michael Bay likes to shoot Transformers films as though they were a car ad. Tune in as we ask: is it a misunderstood blockbuster or simply too much of everything?Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With great movies, comes great commentary. Join us along with author and journalist Esther Zuckerman(@ezwrites) as we discuss preproduction hell, exceptional casting choices, actors almost drowning, and more while we swing into action and take a look at Sam Raimi’s Spider-man!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure with Brooke Solomon (@brookebsolomon) and Jordan Gustafson (@jordan_gustafson) joining us as we dive into Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, where cursed treasure, ghostly foes, and epic sea battles collide!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where this podcast is going, we don't need roads! Hop in our digital delorean, and join us on our trip back to 1989 with Vox Writer Emily VanDerWerff as we discuss Back to the Future Part II!Being the only BTTF movie we'll likely ever cover, we take this unique opportunity to view this movie in a vacuum, apart from the first and last entries in the series. We discuss our overpowering nostalgia for this sequel, the relatively small scale of its setpieces, and how despite its imperfections, it still FEELS like a perfect movie. Stick around for our Zemeckis top fives at the end of the episode!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we dive into the whimsical world of Shrek 2 with Sidney Butler and Austin Harris. Meta jokes, Counting Crows, Shrek 4 rumors, and surprising parallels between Shrek 2 and Get Out; this episode has got layers!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lexi Barry joins us for trip into the wilderness with TROOP BEVERLY HILLS.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, we take a look at Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight with guests Liz Hannah and Brian Millikin. How serious should comic book movies be? Would Rachel McAdams have been a better Rachel Dawes? Can art be represented as a number? Find out in this thrilling episode of Podcast Like It's The 2000's!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Willems joins us on the first episode of Podcast Like It's the 2000's to discuss James Cameron's Avatar.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for the next installment in our podcast series! Introducing Podcast Like It’s the 2000’s!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode of Podcast like It's 1992, Emily St. James is on to talk about Beethoven. Special guest Queenie the St. Bernard joins us to give her perspective on the movie as well!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Teddy Bressman joins us to talk about UNCLE BUCK!We discuss why John Candy was the only man for the title role (even though half of Hollywood was approached), the underlying sadness of the character, and the importance of knowing the rules of screenwriting before breaking them.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Libby Hill is on to compare/contrast Calvin & Hobbes and The Far Side.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Polley & Raymond Miller join us for Death Becomes Her on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writers Manuel Figueroa and Jordan Heimer join us to discuss the Oliver Stone and Tom Cruise's anti-war drama BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY.We discuss the deconstruction of the hero's journey, Oliver Stone's biggest hits and worst flops, the evolution of Tom Cruise's career, and one of the few bad John William's scores.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Emily St. James is on to talk about R.E.M. : Automatic For The PeoplePatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Mison & Clay Keller join us on this 1992 double feature: Raise the Red Lantern + Lawnmower ManPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Jessica Ellis joins us to talk about The Cutting Edge.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Kevin Porter joins us to talk about Bruce Springsteen: "Human Touch" & "Lucky Town"Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, Gennifer Hutchison joins us to talk about Hellraiser III.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two episodes in two days? Anything can happen on Podcast Like It's Halloween! Taking us back to 89 for the first time this month is Molly Margraf and Jessica Lieberman, here to talk about the SECOND Fred Savage movie on this patreon, LITTLE MONSTERS!We analyze the common comparisons this movie draws, from Monsters Inc, to Beetlejuice, while discussing why this movie didn't really work for us as is, but could work incredibly well as a remake. Cranked up Howie Mandel, little kid nightmare fuel, and (of course) lots of 80s cheese in this one!Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Kenny Neibart is on to talk about Diggstown.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, writer/producer Chuck Hayward joins Phil & Emily to talk about Boomerang.We discuss the film’s cultural impact in 92, Eddie Murphy’s untouchable streak of films, and the parts that aged like fine wine and the parts that didn’t.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Emily St. James is on to talk about Long Day Closes (& Lethal Weapon 3)Emily’s first foray into a Lethal Weapon movie, we talk about Terence Davies capturing how childhood memory works, and comparing one of the greatest films of all time to Leathal Weapon 3.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Producer/Cinema Paradiso superfan Stacy Traub (Black-ish/The Real O'Neals) makes her first appearance on the Patreon feed to discuss the Academy Award winning Italian drama CINEMA PARADISO.Having never seen the film before, Kenny offers a fresh take on the failures of the project. Stacy shares how the three hour directors cut almost ruined the entire movie for her. Phil leads a round table discussion on how movie theaters will evolve in a post pandemic world, and what we all consider to be the perfect movie theater experience. And, of course, we discuss how this gentle foreign film ended up as a highly regarded, mainstream classic here in America, the legendary execution of the ending, and the ways in which the central message of theaters losing out to television is still a hot topic today.Find Stacy at: twitter.com/stoocytroobPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Fennessey, Head of Content at The Ringer/host of The Big Picture podcast joins Phil & Emily on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992 talking about Night on Earth.‌We talk about where Night on Earth stands along Jim Jarmusch’s career path, and how this gem fell through the cracks.‌Patreon: Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon‌Twitter: Podcast Like It's... (@PodcastLikeIts) on X‌Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits)‌Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina Longworth joins Phil & Emily on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, talking about The Player.We discuss Robert Altman’s satirized Hollywood, the era of the sleeper hit, and all 65 of the celebrity cameos.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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David Iserson joins us to talk about the second big miss of Steven Spielberg's career, the critically panned romantic drama Always.Get ready for two hours of Richard Dreyfuss dunking, as we try to figure out what went so wrong in the creation of this tepid remake. Would Always have been a classic with a more charming actor in the lead role? We talk about what this movie could have been if Spielberg were able to cast his first choices, what we think works about the concept and script, and where we think it went so, horrifically wrong (Hint, it's mostly Dreyfuss).Stay until the end to hear our Spielberg top tens! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV writer LaToya Ferguson joins Phil & Emily on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, talking about Ladybugs.We get to the bottom of Ladybugs’ critical panning, the sports comedy oeuvre, and our close personal friend Rodney Dangerfield!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our hearts are singing and everything is groovy as this week we take the field and welcome Matt Zinman and Craig Gerard(How I Met Your Mother, Trial and Error) on to the show to talk about MAJOR LEAGUE.We wonder about whether it holds up or not, Charlie Sheen's performance and character as Wild Thing, and talk baseball movies. Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Phil & Emily are joined by writer/director Chandler Levack to talk about Gas Food Lodging.‌We discuss director Allison Anders, why this film doesn’t get the love it deserves, and character comparisons to Chandler’s film I Like Movies.‌‌Patreon: Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon‌Twitter: Podcast Like It's... (@PodcastLikeIts) on X‌Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits)‌Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Phil & Emily are joined by Katey Rich to talk about My Cousin Vinny.We talk about how this film/Marisa Tomei is experiencing a resurgence lately, and how the last forty-five minutes feel like a really good TV pilot.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Lola Prince Kelly joins Phil & Emily to talk about Orlando.We discuss Tilda Swinton’s magnetic performance, and Billy Zane’s campy character being lifted directly from a John Hughes movie.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts of Queer Quadrant Brooke Solomon & Jordan Gustafson join Phil & Emily on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, talking about Damage.Desire, deceit, and downright strange! We discuss the film's temporary NC-17 rating, and the ethics of romancing your son's fiance.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Screenwriter Chuck Hayward (WandaVision/Dear White People) takes us on a trip to New Jersey in the 80s to discuss the dramatization of principal Joe Clark's life, LEAN ON ME.Lead by a showstopping performance from Morgan Freeman, and directed by the legendary John G. Avildsen, Lean on Me tackles the complicated real life story of a principal, with many flaws of his own, taking on an issue passed down to him from years of systemic injustice for inner city children. We discuss the lukewarm reception this film met at its premiere, and its journey to becoming an American classic, and a television staple. We also take a deep dive into Freeman's career, ranking our favorite performances of his, and trying to figure out what the heck happened at the Academy Awards that year. Tack on a beautiful rendition of the Eastside High Alma Mater from Kenny and Chuck, and some WandaVision reception talk (How could we not?), and you have an episode for the ages.Find Chuck Hayward at: twitter.com/chuckoffPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999/id1316214754Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Journalist/author Jude Ellison Doyle joins Phil & Emily in talking about Leprechaun.Just how Irish can a movie be? Rainbows, pots of gold, a horrifying mutant leprechaun, and plenty of Irish pride!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the best parenting movie ever made? That's right, the critically panned, but comercially explosive LOOK WHO'S TALKING! That is, at least, if you are Kenny, or our guest, writer/producer Corinne Stikeman.We discuss the wonderfully tender performances from Kirstie Alley and John Travolta, the improbability of a pitch like this making it to production, and Kenny pulls from his real life experiences parenting to explain how this movie connected so deeply with parents.Get ready for your jaw to drop when Phil reveals the profit this movie made, and remember: This is NOT a talking baby movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Emma Stefansky joins Phil & Emily on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, talking about TOYS.We discuss Robin Williams lore and legacy, our Barry Levinson hot takes, and why we think this film should be remembered.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Podcast Like It’s… BONUS episode, Phil & Emily are discussing their Favorite Films of 2023!We discuss our top 15 movies of the year, some honorable mentions, and what TV showed up on our radar.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Griffin Newman joins Phil & Emily on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, talking about Leap of Faith.We discuss Steven Martin's career, 92's various movie to Broadway musical flops, and faith based comedies.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Casey Lee Clark joins Phil & Emily on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, to talk about Unlawful Entry.We discuss the film noir-ish themes in this early 90s thriller, Ray Liotta’s intenseness, Kurt Russel’s dimples, and where the hell that $23 million budget went.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Lorenzo (You're Missing Out Podcast) is on this week to discuss the hilariously bad 80s action flick: TANGO & CASHWe discuss Sylvester Stallone's career and on-screen persona. From Rocky, to beyond, we try to understand why his lows are so low, and his highs are so high. Compared to his co-star Kurt Russell, whose comedic timing and ability to expertly play off his good looks, almost manages to keep this movie on its feet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts of the You’re Missing Out Podcast, Mike Natale & Tom Lorenzo join us on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992: Sleepwalkers.Stephen King’s first go at screenwriting, we think he knocked it out of the park. We’re talking about cat people that feast on your fear (and it’s dinner time!).Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Toby Herman is on the show this week to talk about the greatest (or worst, it's all a matter of perspective!) crime fighting duo of 1989, Turner & Hooch.In the current pop culture age of tongue-in-cheek throwbacks, it's hard to not get swept up in the 80's cheese that is hard boiled into the core of this deranged buddy cop comedy. Are we looking back with rose tinted glasses, or is this movie an underrated diamond in the RUFF? Toby has some thoughts on the matter. We take a deep dive behind the scenes to talk about the on-set rivalries, inexplicably long "screenplay by" credits, and the bizarre, contradictory choices made, that bring up a lot of questions about the intended audience age.Find Toby at: twitter.com/tobyherman27Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999/id1316214754Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily St. James is on to talk about Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992.We discuss our gateway to the world of David Lynch, how he does murder mystery different, and practice our Twin Peaks backwards speak.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-hosts of the Cancel Me Daddy Podcast, Journalist Katelyn Burns & Oliver-Ash Kleine join Phil & Emily on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992: The Crying Game.We discuss IRA thrillers, relatability to Dil’s experience, and the depiction of trans women in 1992.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past year, podcast listeners around the globe have been asking: "What could Mike Natale, of the You're Missing Out Podcast, possibly do to go bigger than his Pokemon episode?" The answer...is to go smaller. That's right, we're covering HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS.We debate whether or not this movie is good, or just nostalgic, while breaking down the acting persona of Rick Moranis, discussing the larger-than-life sets built for this movie, and talking about how horny cinema AND cartoons were in 1989.Find Mike at: twitter.com/NKOASPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you believe in the impossible, the Field of Dreams episode will come true. That's right folks, this week we're finally talking about Kenny's favorite movie (and favorite actor) with writer Alex Berger.We break down the inexplicable emotional impact of this movie, walk through the potential casting disasters (and a few possible successes), and debate how the magical realism would play with critics today. We also take a walk through the career of the dreamer himself, Kevin Costner.Find Alex at: twitter.com/AlexBergerLAPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/director Jessica Ellis joins us on this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, talking about A River Runs Through It.We dive into Robert Redford’s directing credits, the unmistakable dad energy, and Brad Pitt in character vs playing Brad Pitt.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Stacy Traub & Hunter Covington join us for a Honeymoon in Vegas!We talk about Sarah Jessica Parker, when Nicolas Cage plays Nicholas Cage, and our love for some good opening credits.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Eric Vespe & Scott Wampler join us to talk about Memoirs of an Invisible Man.We talk about the film's tumultuous production, the special effects holding up surprisingly well, and growing up in the 90s.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Jamelle Bouie of the New York Times joined us to talk about Unforgiven.We talk about our views on Clint Eastwood over the years, his skills as a director, and what this film encapsulates about his career.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Christmas on Podcast Like It’s 1992, Tom Mison & Clay Keller join us to talk about The Muppet Christmas Carol.We talk about our love for all things Muppet, free dvd’s stuffed in with a Domino's pizza, and our cherished Christmas movie traditions.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this long awaited episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Joe Reid and Chris Feil join us to talk about Batman Returns!‌We talk about the film's practical effects during a transition to CG, the Tim Burton-ness of it all, and a special bonus interview with one of the screenwriters Daniel Waters.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/producer Aaron Thomas returns to discuss what is possibly the greatest films of the 80s, Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING.From his iconic stint as the secondary face of Air Jordan, through a seemingly endless career of awards snubs, we break down the unrelenting force that is Spike Lee's public persona. We also discuss this film's stacked cast, the problem with most movies on race relations, and of course, smack talk the Oscars.Find Aaron at: twitter.com/arthomastvPatreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Libby Hill joins us to talk about A League of Their Own.We discuss Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Penny Marshall, and whether or not Dottie dropped the ball. And remember… There's no crying in baseball!Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final epiaode of Podcast Like It's 1989, critic, author, and host of You Must Remember This Karina Longworth joins us to discuss BATMAN.We discuss how this movie elevates Jack nicholaon to legendary status, the practicality of the sets, effects, and sceipt, and how this movie is for the average cinemagoer, rather than fans of comic books.Find Karina at: twitter.com/karinalongworthPatreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992 writer Liz Hannah joins us to discuss Sneakers.Top of the list for her 92 picks, we talk about the hotter than hot cast, the film’s technological specificity, and the SAG-AFTRA deal.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh this Episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, we are talking about The Bodyguard!Ambrose Lee, Harper Thomson, & Stenley Philippe join Phil & Emily to discuss one of the highest grossing films of the year, and our fundamental problems with it.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, BJ & Harmony Colangelo (This Ends at Prom Pod) join Phil & Emily to talk about Hard Boiled.We talk about how this film came into our lives, and Hollywood falling for John Woo’s style of mind melting action.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1989, Actor Lo Kelly joins us to talk about bullies, outsiders, and 80s cheese with Michael Lehmann's directorial debut HEATHERS.What better way to talk about the state of teen romance films in the late 80s, than with a tongue-in-cheek black comedy that riffs on the very best of them? We discuss the influence this movie had on the wrong types of people, and how that parallels the future release of 1999's Fight Club. We also dive into our favorite bits of comedy, the lead performances from Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, and debate the pros and cons of the planned alternate ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, film critic Robert Daniels joins Phil & Emily to talk about Deep CoverWe discuss the beautiful criterion restoration, Bill Duke’s career, and its recent resurgence among modern film noir.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, screenwriter David Iserson joins Phil & Emily to discuss One False Move‌We talk about how underrated Billy Bob Thornton is, director Carl Franklin’s career, and word of mouth helping this film secure a theatrical release.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, co-creator of SWAT: Aaron Rahsaan Thomas joins Phil & Emily to talk about Malcolm XWe talk about the pressure on Spike Lee to get this film right, the Oscars it should’ve won, and why we cut class to see this masterpiece.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/11 @ 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ESTOn this special Halloween episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, writer Louis Peitzman is on to talk about Dr. Giggles!‌We talk about early 90’s horror, our expectations before pressing play, and the comic book movie vibe.‌Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, producer Stacy Traub joins Phil & Emily to talk about Sister Act.‌We talk about Whoopi Goldberg’s performance, our histories with this film (or lack thereof), and the cultural context of catholicism in the 90s.‌Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chandler Levack returns to the show to discuss the unwavering charm of Cameron Crowe's directorial debut SAY ANYTHING.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Tom Mison joins Phil & Emily to discuss Howard’s End.‌We talk about James Ivory directed performances, the parallels to Call Me By Your Name, and why Tom is our go-to for Merchant Ivory and all things British!Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, hosts of Cows in the Field Justin & Laura Khoo join us to talk about The Mighty Ducks.‌We talk about our histories with hockey, our love for Tim Hortons, and the darker version of The Mighty Ducks that could’ve been!Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, editor/podcast co-host at Letterboxd Mitchell Beaupre is on to talk about Light Sleeper.We talk about Willem Dafoe’s performance, what Paul Schrader has to say as a filmmaker, and our feelings on repetition in art.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clay Keller (Screen Drafts) joins us for a dip into the SEA OF LOVE!We discuss the state of Al Pacino's career in the late 80s, including how this movie was the beginning of his famous, unhinged line readings. We also talk about buddy cop movies, what repertory cinema houses are getting wrong, and why this movie isn't a revered classic.Find Clay at: twitter.com/claykellerPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, journalist/podcast host Michael Hobbes joins us to discuss School Ties.We talk about other 90’s boarding school movies, where this film stands among them, and the portrayal of angsty teenage antisemitism.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Special Bonus Episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, author/writer Dana Schwartz joined us to talk about Newsies.‌We discuss the musical’s pro labor message, the lore behind Alfred Nobel, and of course some hot dirty dusty newsboys!Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Special Bonus Episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, Kathryn VanArendonk joins us to talk about Murphy Brown.We talk about the real world stories this show tackled, audience expectations of the 2018 revival, and the fight to keep a show like this from fading into our memories.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, writer/directors Harry Elfont & Deborah Kaplan join us to talk about Wayne’s World.‌We dive deep into the mechanics of this beloved classic, audience expectations back in 92 vs our own rewatch, and how a movie like this seemingly shouldn’t work but very much does!‌Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this Special Bonus Episode of Podcast Like It's 1992! Emily St. James is here to talk about her obsession with country music!We talk about the evolution of the genre, what songs rise to the top, and Emily’s theory on Garth Brooks finding gender euphoria.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It's 1992, Bob Roberts joins us to talk about Bob Roberts!We talk about Tim Robbins as a creative force, and the scarily apt depiction of the US political system.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, your favorite pop culture connoisseurs, Mike Natale and Tom Lorenzo (From Your Missing Out), join us for a deep dive into the horror franchise of YOUR choice, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET.We discuss every corner of Elm Street media, from its main franchise to its MTV special, from Robert Englund to Jackie Earle Haley. We also share our rankings of the main series films, our thoughts on the reboots, and compare the series to the other major horror icons of its time.Find Mike and Tom at: http://linktr.ee/youremissingoutPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dawn your powergloves, and prepare yourself for some 80's video game nostalgia, because we're talking about THE WIZARD with Tom Mison! We talk about our Nintendo nostalgia, the lovable performances from Fred Savage and Jenny Lewis, and the Lynchian nature of the video game centered world this movie takes place in. Is this the dumb kids movie Ebert claims it to be, or is it actually a beautifully shot piece of commentary an America's destruction at the hands of capitalism, and the death of couter-culture? Let's send that rotten tomatoes audience score to the moon!Find Tom at: tommison.co.ukPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Kenny Neibart is finally back, talking about White Men Can’t Jump!‌We talk about the wonderful specificity of this film’s world, where this film differs from other sports movies, and ask the question: What's Kenny Neibart in movie form?Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Joanna Robinson joins us to talk about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.We discuss where this movie stands among the Buffyverse, and the cultural impact from the TV show.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Clayton Davis & Courtney Howard join us to talk about The Hand that Rocks the Cradle.We discuss our expectations of this film from the title, the lore leading up to this episode’s recording, and of course our favorite movie houses.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Carrie Courogen joins us to talk about This Is My Life!Being Nora Ephron’s directorial debut, we discuss the history leading up to this film, and women working in hollywood.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Alison Eakle & Ashley Lyle join us for Singles!We discuss Cameron Crowe's interest in the music scene, and the film's potential connection to Friends.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…‌Patrick Cotnoir joins Phil & Emily for Alien 3!‌We talk about our favorites from the Alien quadrilogy, the theatrical and assembly cuts, and 3’s tumultuous production.‌Patreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits‌Twitter: podcastlikeits‌Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits‌Reddit: r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…‌Clarke Wolfe joins Phil & Emily to talk about Army of Darkness!‌We discuss the evolution of the Evil Dead franchise, American horror in the 90’s, and Sam Raimi as a filmmaker.‌Patreon: Podcast Like It's... | creating Double Features/1989/2009 Bonus Episodes | Patreon‌Twitter: podcastlikeits‌Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits)‌Reddit: r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Special strike episode of Hoffa with guest Liz HannahPatreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmy winning writer/producer Lila Byock (Watchmen, Castle Rock) joins us for a staycation in the painfully unrealized underbelly of THE 'BURBS.In our second outing with Tom Hanks, we assess the crash course this movie almost sent him on, and how this might be one of his weakest performances. We also talk about the rocky production during the writers strike, compare it to better suburbs based movies, and discuss the many thematic misfires, from the borderline xenophobia, to its hesitance to be as goofy as it needs to be.Find Lila at: http://twitter.com/LByockPatreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…Louis Peitzman from Vulture, NYTimes joins Phil & Emily for Stay Tuned!We talk about the similarities to “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”, whether or not the different parodies work in this, and eye-catching VHS box art. Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once in a lifetime, a podcast episode comes along that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. Last week we covered Kenny's favorite movie, now it's time for Phil to take the wheel with Danny DeVito's THE WAR OF THE ROSES.How sexy is Michael Douglas? Is this Danny DeVito's first blank check film? Why does Phil love this thing so much?! These are the questions we're trying to answer this week with a cracker jack team of writers named Carrie; Carrie Wittmer (GQ, Ringer) and Carrie Courogen (Bright Wall Dark Room, Condé Nast) This may just be our widest spread of rankings in almost 200 episodes...it's all out war!Find Carrie Courogen at: carriecourogen.comFind Carrie Wittmer at: carriesnotscary.comPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…Variety's Adam B. Vary joins Phil & Emily this week to talk about Patriot Games!We talk about Harrison Ford's acting chops, the Tom Clanc-verse, and of course our favorite action movie heartthrobs.Patreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits\Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was Libby Hill's her first appearance over the paywall to talk about the comedy-drama with a surprisingly stacked cast, Steel Magnolias.We discuss the many highs, and few lows, of the ensemble cast, the pitfalls of adapting a play to the screen, and Sally Field's eyebrow raising oscar snub. It this the heartwarming classic we all look back on it as, or does it succumb to its own melodrama? Grab a box of tissues, because this one might get a bit misty.Find Libby at: https://authory.com/libbyhillPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999/id1316214754Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roxana Hadadi joins Phil & Emily to talk about Candyman! We discuss our favorite horror movie tropes, and dare one another to say the name five times.Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992,Basic Instinct & Consenting AdultsKarina Longworth joins Phil and Emily to talk about sexual thrillers, and the erotic 80’s!Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our journey through the films of 1989 leads us into the smoke filled lounges and jazzy music bars of 1980s Seattle, with Steve Kloves' criticaly acclaimed, financially disappointing, directorial debut: THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS.Joined by Joanna Robinson (Senior writer, Vanity Fair) Phil and Kenny discuss a once-in-a-lifetime onscreen matchup of the Bridges brothers, a jaw-dropping performance and musical number from Michelle Pfeiffer, and the very peculiar career of director Steve Kloves. Throw on your best tuxedo, grab a glass of whiskey, and bask in the glamour of this cinematic spectacle that harkens back to a by-gone era.Read more from Joanna Robinson at: vanityfair.com/contributor/joanna-robinsonPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999/id1316214754Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…Joe Reid from the This Had Oscar Buzz Podcast joins us to talk about Passion Fish!We talk about why this was Joe’s first pick from the 92 roster, the film’s reception and impact, and what we think is the ideal trucker hat look.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Sean O'Connor joins us for this most bodacious episode on the world's most excellent time-traveling buddies, Bill & Ted. From it's overwhelming sincerity, to it's charming positivity, we wax poetic about all the reasons we think Bill & Ted stand apart from similar buddy/stoner movies of the 80s and 90s. Kenny breaks down the layered, intellectual comedy hidden under the crowd pleasing surface, we discuss the boundless potential one has coming up with a premise, and talk about how the 80s were an incredible year for wacky movies. Plus, we share our rankings of all three outings!Find Sean at: twitter.com/seanoconnzPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999/id1316214754Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…Hunter Covington & Sean O’Connor join us to talk about Brain Donors!We talk about difficulties in finding this movie, the magic of VPN’s, and compare it to today's very different comedic brand. Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN THIS PODCAST, WE PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED.Kenny and Phil join forces with Tom Mison (Watchmen, Sleepy Hollow) to discuss Timothy Dalton's second, and final, outing as the iconic British super-spy James Bond.In an unprecedented veer away from the 007 formula, Bond denounces his license to kill and seeks revenge upon a South American drug dealer for the murder of his friend's wife. Although praised at the time for the action, and Dalton's performance, the film's dark and gritty tone left a bad taste in some reviewers mouths. Over 30 years later, we reflect on this dramatic shift, and discuss how it holds up as the character's legacy continues to evolve.Find Tom Mison at: tom-mison.comPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999/id1316214754Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Phil and Emily are joined by Emma Stefansky to unpack Cool World!We compare this film to animated movies of the era, why the animation makes our skin crawl, and our discomfort with Miss Holli Would.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992… Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafason from The Queer Quadrant Podcast join us for Single White Female!We talk about where this movie stands in queer cinema history, what we think the film was aiming to be, and what exactly Single White Female-ing someone means.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Hannah (Writer: Long Shot, The Post) joins us to talk about the mother of classic rom-coms, When Harry Met Sally...We talk about how much you can still feel its influence to this day, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal's interesting and timeless chemistry, Nora Ephron's career, our favorite jokes and moments and what makes the movie so comfortable to rewatch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992… we are watching Chaplin with Tallie Medel!We talk about Robert Downey Jr’s performance, Roger Ebert’s scathing review on this biopic, and Charlie Chaplin’s impact on Hollywood.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992… we are watching Under Siege with Ben Hosley from the Blank Check Podcast!We talk about the charms of a ridiculous action movie plot, Stephen Segall movies in general, and Ben’s recent venture into the world of fashion!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992… Tom Mison joins us for Glengarry Glen Ross!We talk about significant changes between the film and the David Mamet play, the portrayal of toxic masculinity, and what acting for theatre calls for vs acting for the camera.Patreon: patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are covering the highly anticipated followup to one of the most iconic movies of all time...what could go wrong? To critics and audiences? A lot. To us? Well we're about to ride the Statue of Liberty through the streets of New York for it. Alongside past and future guest Hunter Covington, we try to better understand how this overwhelmingly positive sequel got such such a bad rap, and why we think it lives up to, and maybe even surpasses its predecessor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, we are joined by writer power couple Liz Hannah & Brian Millikin to talk about A Few Good Men!We talk about the film’s history as well as our personal history with this film, the overly revealing trailers, and our Sorkin’s signature writing style.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Dana Schwartz joins us to talk about Disney Animation's keystone film, THE LITTLE MERMAID.We discuss the string of critically panned animated films that led to this hail mary pass, with Dana and Kenny getting into a fierce debate over The Great Mouse Detective. Dana schools us on the career of Howard Ashman, Kenny shares some incredible Hans Christian Anderon stories, and we talk about how Twitter has become a sesspool of people cancelling classic films for the smallest of reasons. Music! Water! Little Mermaid! Yay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, we are joined by Este Haim to talk about Disney's Aladdin!We talk about how the film resonated with us, both then and now, the amazing voice talent in this movie, and of course our love for Robin Williams! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Podcast Like It's 1992!Joined by Co-Host Emily St. James, we talk about some of our favorite films from 1992, the state of cinema up till this point, and give a preview of the content to come! Get ready for an amazing year in movies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Kenny would be the perfect hosts, except for one small thing...they're dead! Luckily for us, actresses Barrett Doss and Danielle Savre (Station 19) are here to hold them up and keep this party rolling as we cover WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S.We discuss how the disturbing premise is overturned by a charming execution, how the 80s were the golden years of credits sequences, and how women led comedies never get to be this insane. Come for the conversation about a dead man's party, and stay for the 15 minute detour on the brat pack!Find Danielle at: dsavre.comFind Barrett at: twitter.com/barrett_dossPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999/id1316214754Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on Podcast Like It's 1999… we are taking a look at 1999 in review!We take a look back over our 5 year run, the Oscar nominees and what we would’ve picked, and hand out some fake awards of our own to celebrate this year in movies.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It's 1999… Emily St. James hosts us for our first Pardon The Interruption esque episode!Hopping from various topics that went overlooked of the era, we talk about the movies, TV, tech, and songs we missed in order to better paint the picture of 1999.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks the final movie episode of our five year run on Podcast Like It's 1999, the long awaited Magnolia!Joined by some amazing special guests, we talk about why this film enamors us so, and why we saved Magnolia for last.check out the YouTube video herehttps://youtu.be/tiy6YKInVc0Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on one of the final episodes of Podcast Like It's 1999... Elijah Wood joins us to talk about American Movie!We talk about the documentary's impact on pop culture of the time, and the beautiful display of Mark and Mike's passion for filmmaking.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like it's 1999, It's Soprano Sunday with Alan Sepinwall!We finally get to talk about how this show impacted television, and it's influence while on the air and today.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is part of a duo with the ScreenDrafts crew!We are talking about the film, Simpatico with Clay Kellar and Ryan Marker. Be sure to check out the other episode on our Patreon for Twilight New Moon!Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday on Podcast Like It’s 1999, Daniel Waters joins us to talk about the Spanish film: Open Your Eyes!We talk about how this film shapes up to the remake Vanilla Sky,the concept of being too faithful to original material, and our love for Penelope Cruz.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It’s…1999, we bring you a very special Bonus Interview with Sarah Polley!We discuss her films of 1999, and her recent work writing and directing for Women Talking! Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Podcast Like It’s…1999, Griffin Newman joins us for their final film of 99 watching Big Daddy!An absolute riot of an episode, we talk about Adam Sandler's Filmography, and Griffin describes their unique Jack and Jill viewing experience.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s…1999, Mike Natale and Tom Lorenzo join us to talk about Rosetta!A Belgian/French film about a teenager living with her alcoholic mother, we talk about niche film critic circles, and our thoughts on 1999’s Cannes Film Festival.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special fan episode is made up of:Adventures of Sebastian Cole with Mat NewmanIn Too Deep with Jackson BorenHuman Traffic with Jon BarnhillWing Commander with Amanda HeldsingerTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Black Friday on Podcast Like It’s…1999, we are talking about Tim Roth's The War Zone with Jessica Ellis!A very difficult watch, causing us to watch in installments, we talk about the director's relationship to the subject matter, and why this film lands in Roger Ebert's Best Films of 1999.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s…1999, we bring you Thanksgiving a little early with this double feature!We are talking about 1999's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the movie Get Bruce with Emily St. James and Joe Reid respectively. Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Podcast Like It’s…1999, Bryan Cogman joins us for his last film of 99: Cookie’s Fortune!A black comedy directed by Robert Altman, about a small town in Mississippi family following the suicide of their wealthy Aunt, we talk about Altman’s laissez faire directorial style, his approach to an ensemble cast, and the concept of the camera acting as a character.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on 1999, we are joined by the persistent Jeff Greenstein for 42 Up!A documentary series beginning in 1964 following the real lives of 14 people since they were seven, we talk about the cultural significance of a project like this, the generational differences in the 99 installment, and the morbid interest of a certain podcast host in watching this series until every single one of them expires.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 99, we are joined by Esther Zuckerman to talk about Ratcatcher! Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay's first film, we talk about her unique grim storytelling style, her exploration of darker psychological themes, and the fate of Snowball the flying moon rat. Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 99, Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson join us once again. This time to talk about Crazy in Alabama and Body Shots! We discuss how we convinced the QueerQuadrant crew to cover these movies, and the concept 'so bad it's good' vs 'just plain bad'.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 1999... we bring you the long awaited episode on Being John Malkovich with Mark Harris and Adam B. Vary! We talk about this film's role in 99 and why it's such an amazing year for movies, the blending of creative forces with Charlie Kaufman's writing and Spike Jonze's directing, and the addressing of deep heavier themes while still being fun and inventive. Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 1999, Norm Wilner joins us to talk about The Red Violin! Following a seemingly cursed violin throughout the ages, we talk about how important this film was for Canadian cinema, how the academy goes about nominating a film for best score, and what it is that we want as audience members, is it concrete answers about the film’s concepts and world? Or is it that we want something to talk and think about for weeks to come.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 1999... Christian Pierce joins us to talk about The Hurricane! We talk about Denzel Washington's potential Oscar wins of the 90s, the anticipation leading up to this movie and the Hollywood Process, and the discourse about biopic accuracy and telling the best story. Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 99... Tom Mison joins us to talk about the long awaited Beau Travail! Putting the capital C in Cinema, we talk about the director’s personal depiction of French colonial Africa, the seemingly endless ways these scenes can be interpreted, and what it’s like going into a piece of media already knowing the ending.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 99... Emma Stefansky joins us to talk Pirates of Silicon Valley! A made for TV movie about the feud between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. We talk about how the film compares to other biopics covering this era, the toxic tech-bro culture and how it's viewed today, and Phil reminisces about the operating systems from back in the olden days. Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsPatreon: patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 1999... Emma Fraser joins us to talk about Best Laid Plans! A movie that flew under the radar with a very short theater run. We talk about Reese Witherspoon's versatility as an actor, the film's odd choices both in casting and plot, and somehow end up talking the ethics of NFTs. Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 99... Phil and Kenny talk amongst themselves about Twin Falls Idaho!We talk about the promising talent on display from the Polish Brothers, the movie's de-emphasis on plot, instead focusing in on character, and due to the state of the indie movement in 99, the film feels lost to time.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 1999... Karen Han joins us to talk about Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels! We talk about Guy Ritchi's entrance into the hollywood scene, Lock Stock's successes and shortcomings, and the blending of Tarantino's gangster formula and an unmistakable British style.Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the “Good Natured Hollywood Blowhards” tackle From Dusk Until Dawn 2&3 with Brandon Streuessnig!We talk about the strange appeal of direct to video horror movies with exceptionally low ratings, intentional/unintentional campiness, the pitfalls of emulating other director’s styles, and of course good old Twitter beef etiquette.Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we bring you the long awaited episode on Better Than Chocolate, with Brooke Solomon & Jordan Gustafson from the Queer Quadrant Podcast! We talk about LGBTQ+ focused films like this one through the 2022 lens, the on screen representation of different gender and sexual identies, and of course which kind of chocolate is the best and why it isn't white chocolate. Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999 Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are talking all things SpongeBob, with Zach Helden!We discuss the show's relation to other animated shows of the era, its charming cast of sea critters and their manic storylines, the compelling but often disturbing animation style, and the cultural staying power of Mr. SquarePants.Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is Simply Irresistible this week, as we are joined by the writer of Pretty Little Liars Original Sin: Lindsay Calhoon-Bring! Quite possibly the WEIRDEST film of 99, about a lonely mediocre chef, and a magical love crab. This movie walks the line of being a rom-com parody, or just pure insanity. Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999 Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Karina Longworth and Carrie Courogen join us to talk about the hit TV series Ally McBeal!A time capsule of the era, sporting an out of this world editing style in order to portray Ally's overactive imagination. We discuss how the show spoke to it's viewers at the time, and how it's viewed from today's perspective.Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meredith Blake (Los Angeles Times) joins us to discuss the Comedy Central cult classic STRANGERS WITH CANDY.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Iserson joins us in watching what may be the ultimate movie that doesn't exist, the 1999 adaptation of Kurt Vonneguts novel BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS.We talk about all the poorly adapted Vonnegut novels, a quick and easy way to fix the tone and cast, and why the movie fell out of the public conciousness.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Headwriter and showrunner on WILL & GRACE Jeff Greenstein joins us to talk about the strategy of sitcom timeslots, how the show's lead characters was not only head of its time, but ahead of our current time, and much more!Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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After countless moments of obsession on the podcast (and his Twitter feed), Phil finally gets his moment to wax poetic about BJORK, one of the most intriguing musical personas of a generation, with fellow music lover and actor Tom Mison.We discuss her groundbreaking 1999 music video for All is Full of love, the ways in which her identity is perceived as a bit, and the handful of misfires amongst a career of instant-classic albums.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Jihane Bousfiha Leads us on a conversation through Director Gregor Jordan’s debut film TWO HANDS. Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's not every day that we get to talk about the first film in a legendary career, which is why we brought in Kyle Buchanan (New York Times, Author of Blood Sweat and Chrome) to talk about Christopher Nolan's feature film debut, FOLLOWING.We discuss Nolan's crescendo into blockbuster madness, which choices in this film are pure Nolan, and compare them to the small scale scope that has been left behind, and compare the large scale directing style to other auteurs such as George Miller.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Esther Zuckerman joins us to talk about the HBO special that birthed a whole new genre of comedy television: LARRY DAVID: CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM.We talk about Larry David's fashion, everlasting attitude, and cultural importance. We also discuss his evolving legacy, the unbelievable cast of secondary characters brought on over time, and how it changed the game of low-budget comedy TV.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clay Keller and Ryan Marker (Screen Drafts) join us for a trip down the surreal rabbit hole that is Stephan Elliot's EYE OF THE BEHOLDER.We discuss one of Ewan McGregor's worst performances, the wonky timeline, and the massive, unbridled swings that almost never hit.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re joined by Carrie Wittmer to dig into the oft forgotten, but critically praised Jane Austen adaptation MANSFIELD PARK.We discuss the modern style and takes of this interpretation, why this work has been adapted less than Austen’s other novels, and compare it to similar, more recent films such as Emma and Little Women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaker Jessica Ellis joins the Podcast Like It’s five timers club, after being forced to watch the meandering crime thriller that is GOODBYE LOVER.We talk about the wave of subpar blue collar crime thrillers that has descended upon us here in the dredges of 1999, what makes a successful twist, and how this is the worst Ellen DeGeneres performance of the year.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tori Bravettia and Emma Fraser return to pop open the entertainment time capsule that is Permiere Magazine.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan Cogman returns for one final conversation on the '99 episodes of ER. Through the episode GREAT EXPECTATIONS, we discuss the first appearance of Maura Tierney as Abby Lockhart, how the show dealt with the absence of George Clooney, and how it managed to stay afloat for the following ten years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Were joined by Billy Ray Brewton and Amanda Smith to talk about the Kevin Costner baseball flick that time forgot, Sam Raimi's career outlier FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to listen to a grown man cuss out a nice cartoon boy for an hour straight? Well I have some good news for you! DOUG'S 1ST MOVIE with Teddy Bressman is out now!We talk about the original Nickelodeon trio, why this movie got bumped to a theatrical release, and why none of us have talked about Doug in over 20 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident gadget lover Emma Stefansky returns to the show as we FINALLY cover INSPECTOR GADGET.We talk about the history of movie studios adapting IP, Kenny shares his experience with Quibi and how it relates to what Disney was doing in the 90s, and we all try to figure out what our ideal Inspector Gadget pitch would be in 2022.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Kenny once again fly solo, for fear of losing friends if they had forced anyone to watch the one film that pins David Spade as a romantic lead, LOST & FOUND.We talk about David Spade's post SNL career, and why he never broke out as a leading man outside of films like Joe dirt. We also contemplate what could have been if this movie had Chris Farley playing co-lead as originally intended, and the lazy, meatless plot that drives this movie into obscurity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Kenny go guestless for a therapeutic trip to the town of MUMFORD.We talk about Touchstone's identity crisis in the 90s. Are these Disney movies? Are they raunchy comedies? Action flicks?! What's going on here?!? We also discuss Ebert's glowing 3/4 star review, the way this movie fights through its ineptitude to create something watchable, and the borderline inexplicable plot of this film.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Natale returns to the podcast to talk about the state of adult cartoons in the 90s with FUTURAMA!We discuss the show as a whole, through the lens of the first two episodes. Mike breaks down why the existentialism of this show makes it work, while also commenting on it's relationship to Matt Groening and other cartoons of the time. Phil is forced to reckon with the subpar pilot that doesn't fall in line with the typical pilot structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Writers Molly Margraf and Jerica Lieberman join us for a deep dive into the career of Harrison Ford with Sydney Pollack's flop of the romantic drama RANDOM HEARTS.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Widely considered one of the worst in the franchise, we break down why this movie only gets better with age, acting as a bridge between what the franchise was, and what it will eventually become. We discuss how Justin Lin and Vin Diesel were able to create a franchise purely for the fans, the series' insane naming conventions, the importance of the roles each cast member fills, and ponder what the future holds for Fast & Furious post Dominic Toretto. Plus, we discuss the recently released F9, and how it connects all the way back to Fast & Furious!Find Griffin at: twitter.com/grifflightningPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor and fellow podcast host Joe Reid joins us to read through Entertainment Weekly's year end double issue to find out what really was the BEST OF 1999.Find Joe at: twitter.com/joereidPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Ghaleb (Arden Podcast / Historical Hookups) comes on the pod to discuss the oft forgotten Michael Radford crime drama B. MONKEY.We discuss this film's sexuality, the reasons it fell between the cracks of pop culture, and the behind the scenes atrocities that brought it into the limelight twenty years later. We also critique the concept of the manic pixie dream girl, the relationships at the movie's forefront, and the crime genre in general.Find Sara at: twitter.com.saraghalebPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Kenny fly solo to discuss the Canadian coming of age film NEW WATERFORD GIRL. Stick around until the end for an interview with Phil's college friend and star of the film Liane Balaban and costar Tara Spencer-Nairn!Find Jaan at: jaankittask.comPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Designer of our cover art, and composer of our theme songs Jaan Kittask returns to the show to discuss the 1999 youth time capsule that is Gregg Araki's SPLENDOR.We discuss why this movie got an R rating, the compilation soundtrack album that kind of ruled, and rave culture in general. Find Jaan at: jaankittask.comPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Ray Brewton finally joins us on the podcast to defend one of his quintessential hidden gems, Atom Egoyan's FELICIA'S JOURNEY.We talk about how different directors view the Academy Awards, the rise and fall of Artisan Entertainment, and the showcase performance from Bob Hoskins.Stream the first episode of Billy Ray's new podcast, The Incinerator, today at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-incinerator-podcast/id1607368338Find Billy Ray at: twitter.com/BillyRayBrewtonPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Lorenzo (You're Missing Out Podcast) joins us to talk about our second and final Mark Wahlberg film of 1999, THE CORRUPTOR.We discuss why James Foley was a terrible choice to direct this movie, and how a filmmaker like John Woo, to whom this movie owes a large debt, would have made something out of it. We also compare Wahlberg's performance and use in this movie to that of Three Kings, where he is showcased in a much more flattering light.Find Tom at: twitter.com/ragingbull1990Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the dawn of Podcast Like It's 1999, Kenny and Phil have dreaded recording one episode. Today, writer LaToya Ferguson steps up to the plate (was tricked by Phil) to finally discuss THE OTHER SISTER.Find LayToya at: la-fergs.tumblr.comPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Critic Darren Franich returns to the show to discuss the period/swordplay epic that blew his kid brain out of the water back in '99, John McTiernan's THE 13TH WARRIOR.We discuss the poorly aged casting of Antonio Banderas as a muslim, the best and worst moments of McTiernan's career, and the science fiction cultural behemoth who took control of the film in reshoots, Michael Chrichton. We also talk about the wonders of filming on-location, how this movie must have been torn apart in the editing room, and why we think this movie should have included actual, honest to god bearmen.Find Darren at: twitter.com/darrenfranichPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsCritic Darren Franich returns to the show to discuss the period/swordplay epic that blew his kid brain out of the water back in '99, John McTiernan's THE 13TH WARRIOR.We discuss the poorly aged casting of Antonio Banderas as a muslim, the best and worst moments of McTiernan's career, and the science fiction cultural behemoth who took control of the film in reshoots, Michael Chrichton. We also talk about the wonders of filming on-location, how this movie must have been torn apart in the editing room, and why we think this movie should have included actual, honest to god bearmen.Find Darren at: twitter.com/darrenfranichPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Karyn Kusama (Jennifer's Body, The Invitation) joins us to discuss David Fincher's controversial game changer, FIGHT CLUB.We talk about the portrayal of toxic masculinity, how this movie thematically precedes The Social Network, and the star personas of Edward Norton and Brad Pitt.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Nothing Comforts Anxiety Like A Little Nostalgia"Three years after covering the 1999 film that changed cinema forever, Phil, Kenny, and critic Emily VanDerWerff enter the Matrix one more time.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us and Comedian Sean O'Connor as we usher in the final year of Podcast Like It's 1999 by discussing the utter chaos that surrounded the turning of a century, through the lens of the horrific made for television thriller; Y2K: The Movie.Find Sean at: twitter.com/seanoconnzPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Ashley Spencer joins us to celebrate the holidays with a look back on the 1999 made-for-television Disney film ANNIE.We discuss why this version stands out in the sea of attempts at adapting the musical to screen, from the bombshell performances to the top notch choreography and direction from first-timer, and future oscar nominee, Rob Marshall.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again...grab some hot chocolate, cozy up by the fire, and join us as we take a look back at the highest highs, and lowest lows of films we covered this past year. This is the 4th Annual 52 IN REVIEW!Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are once again talking about Michelle Pfieffer in her big budget novel adaptation THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN with Jarett wieselman!We talk about some of the larger, and more hilarious misfires in this film's plot, and how some books are best left unadapted. Kenny tries to convince Phil and Jarett that the parent's reactions to their child's disappearance aren't as unrealistic as they seem. And, of course, we gush about Michelle Pfeiffer for most of the runtime.Find Jarett at: twitter.com/jarettsayPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a marathon of recording four episodes in a row on horrible films, Phil and Kenny watched HELD UP in a sleepy daze....Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and Mark Ruffalo look alike Bilge Ebiri joins us this week to talk all things Jane Campion with her divisive Kate Winslet vehicle, HOLY SMOKE.We talk about the devolution of the leading man in Hollywood, and how we don't see actors like Harvey Keitel (or as Kenny puts it, "Actors with faces") in movies anymore. We also break down Campion's career, from The Piano, to this week's Netflix release The Power of the Dog, and analyze how she portrays men and women throughout her filmography. We also discuss Kate Winslet's career post-Titanic, the urban character actor, and how this film's shortcomings almost benefit the overall viewing experience.Find Bilge at: twitter.com/bilgeebiriPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor/Comedian Pete Capella returns to discuss one of the most influential albums of all time, Moby's 1999 chart smashing PLAY.We discuss what it means to become a sellout, and whether or not we think Moby fits the bill. We also talk about the monumental shift toward licensing songs to commercials and film that this record brought on, and how that thrusted Moby into the limelight months after the album dropped. Other topics include Moby's fervent animal rights agenda, the cultural appropritation in PLAY, and the influence these 18 tracks had on the future of the music industry.Find Pete at: twitter.com/petecapellaPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Toby Herman joins us to face down one of our most dreaded films of 1999, the incredibly cursed Jewish Robin Williams film, JAKOB THE LIAR.We talk about all the ways this movie misses the mark on representing Polish Jews, from the incorrect pronunciation of Jakob, to the casting choices. We also talk about this tumultuous period of Robin Williams career, what he was trying to achieve, and where we think he would have landed in today's media landscape.Find Toby at: twitter.com/tobyherman27Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) joins us this week to talk about the first big critical misfire of Ang Lee's career, RIDE WITH THE DEVIL.We discuss the slew of prolific directors with infamous bombs this year, Ang Lee's storied history of pushing visual and narrative boundaries, and the oscar buzz/successes of his career.Find Chris at: twitter.com/chrisvfeilPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Statsky (Hacks, The Good Place) joins us to talk about the amazingly on-brand Nicholas Sparks adaptation MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.We discuss why we thought this movie could have been more than the typical sparks romp, our love for Robin Wright, and why we believe her career fell off. We also talk about the teen romances of the 90s, and how they compare to the adult ones, and, of course, Kenny's dad (Kevin Costner).Find Jen at: twitter.com/jenstatskyPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're taking a walk down memory lane with Tom Mison (Star of TV series Sleepy Hollow) with Tim Burton's 1999 classic horror film, SLEEPY HOLLOW.We discuss the legacy of Washington Irving's original story, from its irresistible premise to Ichabod Crane's ever evolving characterization. We also pinpoint this film as Burton's last great movie, and talk about why his talents elevate the story. Plus, hear some amazing behind-the-scenes stories from Phil, Tom, and even Kenny as they discuss their processes writing, being cast in, and filming the TV show.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss are back for our flying leather winged friends Bats. With a surprise appearance from Lou Phillips!!Thank you to Pluto TV for the streaming of Bats on your network.Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Crucchiola returns to the show to talk about the first of two Johnny Depp movies this month, (Of THREE total in 1999, wow this guy has been busy!) THE NINTH GATE.We talk about the colorful gradient of Depp performances over the years, from his most whacky jaunts, to this wet towel, and try to figure out where he works the best. We also discuss the unclear tone of this film, and how that speaks to the larger issue in modern day Hollywood, of films not fully committing to what they're trying to achieve. Plus, we talk about the Polanski of it all.Find Jordan at: twitter.com/JorCruPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Kenny sit down with this podcast's resident music expert, writer Rich Monahan, to discuss the scariest mainstream band of the 90s: SLIPKNOT.We talk about all the factors that led to such a freaky group becoming a mainstream success, from the rise of angry, rich frat boys, to clique cultures in highschools. We also compare them to their contemporaries, including Insane Clown Posse and Limp Bizkit, as well as precursors such as Kiss, and track their evolution from their debut 1999 album, to today.Find Rich at: twitter.com/richmonahanPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spooky Season has officially begun on Podcast Like It's 1999! Here to kick off this month of terror is writer Emma Stefansky, talking about everyone's favorite FBI agents, Mulder and Scully, with THE X-FILES season 6, episode 15; ARCADIA.That's right, we're finally covering one of the 90s most seminal pieces of science fiction pop culture. We discuss the rabid fanbase that kept X-Files on the air for so long, and how they reacted to this incredible self-contained episode (with a plot ripped straight from Emma's personal fan fiction). We also talk about the subpar special effects and story work, that is almost completely overshadowed by the lead performances and direction.Find Emma at: twitter.com/stefabskyPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Critic Carrie Wittmer joins us to talk about the underappreciated adaptation of Graham Greene's 1950s romance novel, THE END OF THE AFFAIR.We discuss why we think this movie deserves a second chance, the fantastic lead performances from Ralph Fiennes and Julianne Moore (Who, let's be honest, would ooze romantic chemistry with a literal potato), and the ahead-of-its-time sex scenes. We also talk about why this movie hit us so hard, where it loses us, and break down Moore's incredible '99 run.Find Carrie at: carrienotscary.comFind Carrie's incredible breakdown of actors in sex scenes at: theringer.com/movies/2020/9/30/21492341/actor-sex-scenes-research-studyPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us to wrap up West Wing Wednesdays is Liz Hannah, and West Wing writer/producer Paul Redford!Liz joins Phil in breaking down the final episode of the first season, "What Kind of Day Has it Been?", from it's dramatic final action setpiece, to the ahead of it's time conversation about race. We also go on a WHOLE tangent about Felicity, Lost, and other iconic television cliff hangers.Then, Paul shares his experience working on The West Wing, and answers some lingering questions about the production of some of our favorite episodes in this miniseries.Find Liz at: twitter.com/itslizhannahPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self proclaimed "Helga Pataki Moon" Caroline Framke joins us to talk about America's favorite football head, HEY ARNOLD!We use the episode "Helga on the Couch" as a launching pad to talk about the show's groundbreaking depiction of therapy, and the dark characterization of the adults that surround the main characters. We also discuss our love/hate relationship with television pilots, the empathetic lens through which this show views the inner city, and why this show had such a lasting impression on a generation.Find (One of) Caroline's Articles on Hey Arnold! at: avclub.com/10-episodes-that-show-the-appeal-hey-arnold-held-for-k-1798235509Find Caroline at: twitter.com/carolineframkePatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For the first time in a while, Phil and Kenny are flying solo to talk about the painfully underappreciated John Sayles film LIMBO.Is this the best parent/kid movie we've discussed on the podcast? Maybe! We talk about this movie's chaotic structure, and try to figure out why it works so well for us, as well as it's abrupt ending that beat The Sopranos to the chase. We also discuss David Strathairn's career, from our love of his kind persona, to our anger toward his lack of an Oscar. Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Reid returns to West Wing Wednesdays to discuss confusing titles, the peaks and luls of Abigail Bartlet's character, and the way in which this show influenced a generation of politicians, and the way everyday people view them, with episode 17;THE WHITE HOUSE PRO-AM.Find Joe at: twitter.com/joereidFind Britt at: twitter.com/brittkellerPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making her first appearance in two years, Erin La Rosa returns to the podcast to discuss the original ensemble romance, PLAYING BY HEART.We break down why movies of this ilk never seem to work, and why this one stands out as one of the stinkiest, the standout performance from Angelina Jolie, and how projects like this even get produced in the first place. We also dive down a rabbit hole of MMA culture, Q-Anon conspiracists, and Y2K doomsday preppers (Really, anything to avoid talking about this milktoast film), and for the second week in a row, rip apart Crazy Stupid Love!Find Erin at: erinlarosacreative.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Screen Draft's Clay Keller and West Wing superfan Britt Keller sit down with Phil for a conversation on the fan favorite episode, CELESTIAL NAVIAGTION.We discuss how Clay schemed various DVD rental services to binge watch the series before the era of binging, the inexplicable sex appeal of Josh Lyman, and how realistic this portrayal of the white house staff really is, the the effect that had on audiences.Find Clay at: twitter.com/claykellerFind Britt at: twitter.com/brittkellerPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you remember when we still had to listen to music on discs and cassettes? Before Spotify and Napster? This week, Phil is joined by fellow writer Matthew D'Ambrosio (The Witcher, The Vampire Diaries) to discuss one of the most influential bands of the 90s, SMASHING PUMPKINS.We dig through the band's storied discography in an attempt to track their fall from relevance. We also discuss Billy Corgan's fatal flaws, the highs and lows of their career, and list off our favorite SP songs. Plus, you get to hear Phil say "I had a CD player, you son of a bitch", so this episode is an all around win.Find Matt at: twitter.com/drmattdambrosioPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Showrunner Jeff Greenstein (Will & Grace, Dream On) joins us for a conversation on episode 14 of The West Wing, Take This Sabbath Day.We discuss the beautifully nuanced performance from Martin Sheen, and how his religion plays into his role as the president. We also discuss the direction from Thomas Schlamme, from the hackey screwball comedic moments, to the tear-jerking emotional moments. We compare the show to broadway musicals AND Will & Grace, talk about how Sorkin avoids making the characters a mouthpiece for his own political views, and try to figure out how Sam Seaborn plays into the ensemble after losing his leading man status.Find Jeff at: twitter.com/blue439Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare yourself for "The best romantic comedy ever" according to Daily Mail. That's right, we're talking about Nottin- wait...not Notting Hill? The Very Thought of You? I'm not convinced this movie actually exists, but here is our episode on THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU with Screen Draft's Clay Keller!We discuss Clay's obsession with Monica Potter, and how most of her career flew under everyone's radar. We also discuss the worst of the worst 90s tropes, including portraying assholishness as hot, and focusing on unique storytelling instead of GOOD storytelling. We explore some of 1999's best twists, and how this movie strived to make that list, but fell completely short. Finally, we try to pick out what unique pieces of American culture would be interesting to the brits. Stay tuned to the end of Clay's take on Carrie, and Kenny's take on Brian De Palma!Find Clay at: twitter.com/claykellerListen to Kenny and Phil's Bruckheimer Draft at: https://screendrafts.libsyn.com/jerry-bruckheimer-with-phil-iscove-kenny-neibartPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Carrie Wittmer joins us for a conversation on episode 13 of The West Wing, TAKE OUT THE TRASH DAY.We talk about the plot surrounding a controversial sex study, and the murder of a gay teenager that has been established in previous episodes. Through this we explore Bartlet's relationship to his faith, and CJ's voice becoming more heard in the oval office. Plus, we continue to check in on the CJ/Danny relationship, Carrie shares how the show influenced her creativity, and much more!Find Carrie at: carrienotscary.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang is getting Shakespearean this week as we're joined by actress Rachell Lefevre to discuss the underappreciated cinema debut of Julie Taymor, TITUS.We discuss Hollywood's hesitancy to trust female directors, especially when they are known for their distinct style, the on-set dispute over the Titus character between Taymor and Anthony Hopkins, and the way this movie is often overshadowed in Shakespeare's canon. Find Rachelle at: twitter.com/RachelleLefevrePatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Director Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) returns to The West Wing to discuss episode 11, LORD JOHN MARBURY.We talk about the standout performance from Roger Rees as the titular John Marbury, the way the show expertly lays out breadcrumbs that lead to its season finales, and the complexities of CJ's romances and workplace relationships. We also discuss Sorkin's comedy chops, down to his appearance on 30 Rock.Find Jessica at: twitter.com/baddestmamajamaPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, writer Emma Stefansky (Thrillist) takes us back into the DCOM library, this time with Kenny, to discuss SMART HOUSE.Emma helps us to better understand the phenomenon of Disney Channel Original Movies, and why they are held on such a high pedestal to the generation that grew up with them. We also discuss the miniscule budgets these movies were made on, the incompetent direction from LeVar Burton, and the literal fridging of the female characters. Stay until the end for an extended discussion on Jeopardy AND soup! Find Emma at: emma-stefansky.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Writer Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair) joins us to deck the halls as we talk about the very first West Wing Christmas special, and tenth episode overall, IN EXCELSIS DEO.Phil takes some time to outline the insane social media/Emmys scandal that erupted around this episode, involving Aaron Sorkin and co-writer Rick Cleveland. Joanna recounts the dramatic rewrites that Cleveland's original script went through to protect Toby's character, and eventually lead to Schiff's only Emmy win for The West Wing. We also touch on the brief cameo from Lance Reddick, the buffoonery surrounding the Sam/Laurie storyline, and the show's pointedly unliberal way of dealing with the issue of hate crimes.Find Janna at: www.vanityfair.com/contributor/joanna-robinsonPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Hunter Covington returns to the show this week to discuss a film we almost refused to cover, the religious apocalyptic thriller THE OMEGA CODE.Being just one in a very long line of 1999 apocalypse flicks we've covered on the show, can this movie hold a candle to the likes of Last Night or even End of Days? We discuss how this film fits into the zeitgeist of films pushing a religious agenda, the painfully undercooked plotline that needed at least seven or eight more rewrites, and the half decent cast that can't quite manage to churn this nonsense into something watchable. Find Hunter at: twitter.com/huntercovingtonPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our second double bill of this miniseries, we're joined by writer/producer Sarah Watson (The Bold Type, Parenthood) and writer/producer Adam Karp (Once Upon a Time, Teen Wolf), making his second appearance in the past week, to discuss The West Wing's ninth episode, THE SHORT LIST.We discuss how Sorkin was ahead of his time when thinking up political issues for the show, including minority representation on the supreme court, and privacy rights on the internet. We also continue to break down the gender politics of the show, including how the program allows Allison Janney to be tall and powerful, the embarrassing way they dress down Mandy, and talk about how the nuances of the Josh/Donna relationship are beginning to come into focus. Find Sarah at: sarahwatsonwrites.comFind Adam at: twitter.com/adamjkarpPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Writer Jamie Rosengard joins us to discuss season one, episode eight of The West Wing: Enemies.Being one of the few episodes of the show not credited to Sorkin, we discuss how surprisingly well it captures the essence of his writing, especially considering the last minute script deliveries. We also take a deeper look at CJ and Danny's relationship, the ever growing jumbled mess that is Sam's relationships, and how this episode manages to course correct President Bartlet and Leo's relationship to women, at least to a certain extent.Find Jamie at: twitter.com/jamieerosPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Ryan Marker of Screendrafts to talk about (In his opinion) one of the great, underrated, pre 9/11 airplane movies of all time. Place your trays in their upright positions, fasten your seatbelts, and enjoy today's in flight conversation on PUSHING TIN.As we work our way throught the plot of Mike Newell's air traffic control film, you may start to think you're losing your mind, but rest assured, this is actually the very literal plot of this film. Ryan shares his thoughts on why he thinks this movie is a hidden gem, Kenny ranks his hottest movie takes, from Tootsie to The Departed, and we do our best to reimagine this movie through the lens of a more capable director. We also pick apart Cate Blanchett's career (and rank our top 5 performances from her), as well as the strange masculinity of Billy Bob thornton.Find Ryan at: twitter.com/MarkerRyan625Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Reid, host of This Has Oscar Buzz, joins Phil in watching episode seven of The West Wing, THE STATE DINNER.We talk about the first appearance of Stockard Channing as Abigail Bartlet, CJs flirtatious relationship with reporter Danny Concannon, and the first time the show has acknowledged Mandy in five episodes. We also break down the national and personal crisis' the escalate over the course of this episode, including the return of Sam Seaborn's unfortunate subplot, and a horrific act of god.Find Joe at: twitter.com/joereidPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It the the apocalypse!! So we brought on returning guest Chandler Levack to talk about the Canadian film, Last Night.We talk about Canadian film as a whole, what would you do with your last day, and how optimistic this movie looks into the apocalypse. Kenny even rant about greatness of Canadian films and thanks Phill and Chandler for being Canadian!!Find Jordan at: twitter.com/clevackPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Screenwriter Liz Hannah (The Post, Longshot, All the Bright Places) joins Phil in watching episode 6 of The West Wing, Mr. Willis of Ohio.We discuss how Sorkin learns on the job, the degrees of sexism president Bartlet displays, and how his relationship with Leo is the heart of the show. We also compare this episode's viewership to modern television successes at the time, and today.Find Liz at: twitter.com/itslizhannahPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corinne Stikeman is back on the show to discuss yet another romance film with a great concept, but a terrible execution: THE LOVE LETTER.We discuss this movie's failed attempt at counterprogramming, the questionable casting choices, and the faux french atmosphere it tries to squeeze out of its New England setting. We also theorize how and why this movie got made, and Kenny gets into a heated debate with Corinne when we compare the film to You've Got Mail.Find Corinne at: twitter.com/cocostikemanPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Director Jessica Ellis is back on the show to discuss The West Wing's fifth episode, The Crackpots and These Women.We talk about how Sorkin writes women, and how this episode's script airs out a lot of his dirty laundry regarding his own scriptwriting. We also discuss the (strangely) relevant plots surrounding the government's relationship to space aliens, potential world shattering plagues, and a proposed coyote highway, and finally get our first glimpse into the interior lives of our favorite characters. Find Jessica and her new film at: whatlieswest.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Crucchiola (Aughsterion, Disaster Girls) joins us to champion one of the more bizarre movies of 1999, THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER.We break down John Travolta's career, from his highest highs, to his lowest lows, and where he could have been today, had he made the right choices. Jordan defends the whole of this film as being better than its parts, and explains how its unapologetic depiction of rape and murder gives it a surprisingly feminist viewpoint. Can she sway Phil and Kenny in the direction of liking this overtly scientologist movie? Tune in to find out!Find Jordan at: twitter.com/JorCruPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Producer Bryan Cogman joins us to discuss the fourth episode of The West Wing, FIVE VOTES DOWN.We compare and contrast different mediums to discuss where we think Sorkin's writing shines, and talk about how this episode showcases the original premise of the show. We also discuss some stand out comedic performances from Richard Schiff and Allison Janney, the realtively chill stakes of the plot, and break down the once in a lifetime oner this episode opens on.Find Bryan at: twitter.com/cogman_bryanPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking clever kills, Stephen King, and Jason London with Too Stupid To Live's Becky Feldman, as we cover one of the most 90s horror movies out there, THE RAGE: CARRIE 2.We talk about how Carrie 2 is a completely different beast than its masterpiece of a predecessor, and how the connection to the first doomed it before it even hit theaters. We also break down how violence is portrayed in either movie, and how either direction isn't necessarily the wrong direction. Becky shares her thoughts on how these films play through the eyes of a woman vs. the eyes of a man, and we compare it to movies with similar viewpoints, such as Teeth and Promising Young Woman.If you enjoyed the conversation, definitely check out Phil's appearance on TStL, talking about cowboy dragons and love at: apple.co/3iPqkx4Find Becky at: beckyfeldman.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the third episode of West Wing Wednesdays, we brought on Alex Berger, writer on the upcoming Law & Order offshoot, For the Defense, to talk about A PROPORTIONAL RESPONSE.We talk about how the audience must suspend their disbelief in the show's bombastic dialogue, and view the characters more like superheroes than real life political figures, to better tune into what it's trying to achieve. We also discuss the cycling between optimism and pessimism toward real world politics that affect that era's fictionalized representation of the white house. Find Alex at: twitter.com/alexbergerlaPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Talia Tabin (Host of Friends Talk Frasier and Feelings) joins Phil in discussing pop icon Christina Aguilera.We talk about how Aguilera's music spoke to a generation of pre-teen girls, compare and contrast her career to similar pop stars and actresses, such as Britney Spears, and break down some of her more popular songs and music videos. We also talk Kristen Stewart, Moulin Rouge, and some VERY outdated 90s fashion choices.Find Talia at: taliatabin.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Producer Anupam Nigam is back on the feed to talk about the second episode of The West Wing, "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc".In this episode, we discuss the poorly aged Sam Seaborn subplot of 'rescuing' a call girl, as well as some of the shameful gender roles at play. We also contemplate how this show changed the American view of politics, and how much we expect from our political leaders. Find Anupam at: twitter.com/anupamnigamPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director and documentarian Simon Ennis (Lunacry!, You Might As Well Live) makes his long overdue return to the show to nosedive into the world of capital punishment, holocaust denial, and coffee with Errol Morris' critically lauded documentary MR DEATH.We discuss whether or not it is a filmmaker's responsibility to educate their audience, our thoughts on capital punishment, and go in depth into the bizarre character that is Fred A. Leuthcer, Jr. We also break down some of the unique filmmaking techniques and technology used in the making of this doc.Simon Ennis is the director of the features "Lunarcy!" and "You Might As Well Live" as well as various television projects. His latest effort "When Country goes Pop", a documentary in Netflix's upcoming music series "This Is Pop", premieres June 22nd.Find Simon at: twitter.com/this_is_siguyPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the inaugural episode of West Wing Wednesdays, writers Alan Sepinwall (Rolling Stone) and Emily VanDerWerff (Vox) join Phil in discussing the pilot episode of Aaron Sorkin's television classic. How do the political views of this show hold up today, and do the views even matter if its entire viewpoint on politics is ludacris? We discuss the major pitfalls this critically acclaimed political drama faces through a 2021 lens.Find Emily at: vox.com/authors/emily-vanderwerffFind Alan at: rollingstone.com/author/alan-sepinwallPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Producer Patrick Schumacker (Harley Quinn, Powerless, Surviving Jack) offers up his animation expertise for our episode on the anime classic PERFECT BLUE.We descend into the Satoshi Kon's disturbing fable about the cost of fame, to discuss how its themes remain relevant in the age of superhero blockbusters and multi-film studio contracts. We share our personal experiences with massive fanbases, discuss the aspects of this movie that were way ahead of its time, and, of course, break down its relationship to Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream.Find Patrick at: twitter.com/PMSchumackerPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by musician Scott Cassucio to discuss the third album in Nine Inch Nail's discography, the flawed masterpiece; THE FRAGILE.We discuss 'industrial rock', and how Trent Reznor's work parallels the work of the filmmakers he frequently collaborates with. We also tackle the mididentification of NIN as 'nu metal', the stylistic trajectory of the band, and the transcendent nature of their live performances. Grab your best pair of headphones, and join us in revisiting this iconic piece of rock history.Find Scott at: https://lettersend.bandcamp.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Emmy Potter is back on the show to talk about TUMBLEWEEDS, the bizarrely tender black sheep of Gavin O'Connor's filmography.We talk about how this movie portrays a positive mother/daughter relationship without falling into overdramatic cliches, and how the plot probably should have stayed on the road to keep its momentum. Plus, surprisingly enough, things get contentious as we discuss what defines a successful movie, and how viewers should interact with the media they consume. Find Emmy at: brightwalldarkroom.com/author/emmy-potterPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are joined by our SJW (Senior Jewish Correspondent) Toby Herman to discuss Liberty Heights, the fourth and final entry in Barry Levinson's 'Baltimore Films'.Although Liberty Heights is the primary focus, we take on the entirety of Levinson's semi-autobiographical tetralogy (Diner, Tin Men, and Avalon) to discuss what works, what doesn't work, and how his directorial style evolved, and culminated with Heights. We also take the opportunity to share our very different experiences growing up Jewish, and how those experiences are reflected in these films. Not to mention, this movie has baby Adrien Brody and Ben Foster, and THAT is a giant plus!Find Toby at: tobyherman.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Critic Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) joins us to take on David O. Russell's critically acclaimed war satire Three Kings.Lauded at the time of release, Three Kings is nowhere close to being the household name that other 1999 films have become. We try to suss out the truth behind the wild production stories (of which there are many) surrounding this film, and how they may have contributed to its lack of nostalgic recognition. We also tackle the careers of the titular three kings (+ Spike Jonze), and the influence of this movie's unique aesthetic. In addition to sharing our experiences with EW in the 90s, Darren explains how the magazine's cultural cache allowed him to see this dark comedy at a young age. Find Darren at: ew.com/author/darren-franichPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we travel back in time to Patrice Leconte's black and white vision of Paris to cover Girl on the Bridge with David Ehrlich (Indiewire).Through this movie's intense view of passion, we discuss the importance of being horny on main, how this movie affected David at a young age (and how Kenny thinks it would have changed his life), and how it expertly depicts lust, romance, and kindred spirits. As a little bonus, hear David's thoughts on next week's film "Three Kings" at the end of the episode! Let those knives fly.Find David at: indiewire.com/author/david-ehrlichPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode of this miniseries, we invited award winning critic Emily Nussbaum onto the show for an extended conversation on the second season of Sex and the city.We discuss staying friends with your exes, the way the show was cut down and for content issues when airing on E, and the contrast between the characters that fuels the charm of the show.Find Emily at: emilynussbaum.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Godzilla tearing up the box office (and our small screens) for the first time in three years, we thought it was the perfect time to cover Godzilla 2000, Toho's response to the critically panned american outing, with screenwriter, and all around Godzilla expert, Anupam Nigam.As the second reboot, and 23rd overall production by Toho, Godzilla 2000 sought to revitalize the franchise, and bring it back from the critical pit Roland Emmerich left it in. We talk about the subpar english dub, the state of kaiju flicks in the 90s, and the evolution of Godzilla's design. We also take some time to discuss the recently released Godzilla vs. Kong, and how both monsters have been treated over the years. Do these films fare better as mindless slog fests, or as thoughtful, slow moving cultural reflections? Listen in as we try to sort out our thoughts on this larger than life franchise!Find Anupam at: twitter.com/anupamnigamPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil sits down with writer Molly Lambert to discuss the role age plays in Sex and the City through the season 2 episode "Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something women".In this episode, we compare and contrast SatC to other shows that deal with similar themes of youth vs. age (Summer House, Real Housewives of New York, Below Deck). We also try to figure out what the revival will have to cover and avoid to resuscitate the franchise after the underwhelming, and unfaithful film epilogues.Find Molly at: patreon.com/mollyssleazyfriendsPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zetus lapetus, it's about time we covered one of the EIGHT Disney Channel Original movies that came out in '99, and who better to do it with than someone who auditioned to be in Zenon: Z3, actress Jennifer Lauren DiBella?While movies like The Matrix and The Blair Witch project were redefining cinema as we know it at the local megaplex, DCOMs were the talk of the schoolyard for 90s kids who couldn't convince their parents to take them to see Stuart Little for the 5th time. Today, Phil is finally taking the plunge into this pre-teen cultural phenomenon. Do these films stand the test of time as classics major, or should they be left to rot in 20th century TV jail. This is Zenon: Girl of the 21st centuryFind Jennifer at: https://www.jenniferlaurendibella.com/Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode of Sex and the City Saturdays, we take a brief break from our season two rewatch to sit down with Sex and the City writer Liz Tuccillo to talk about her time working on the show, her excitement about SatC returning to the small screen, and how unique the SatC writers room was at the time.Find Liz at: twitter.com/theliztuccilloPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Director (And our go-to guest for subpar movies) Jessica Ellis is back on the show this week to talk about a movie that reaches for the stars, and barely hits the clouds; the embarrassingly executed sci-fi thriller THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR.We talk about all the ways this movie fails to live up to its promising premise, and the few ways it manages to sneak in the odd pearl. We also discuss the unfortunate way female stars in the 90s were used up and forgotten about, and the film's unavoidable connections to more popular films of the time, such as The Matrix and Gattaca. (Inexplicably) Kick off your shoes, and hop into another reality, as we put on our tin foil hats to and dive head first into the world of simulation theory, forgotten actors, and Roland Emmerich.Learn about Jessica's latest movie "What Lies West" at: whatlieswest.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer David Iserson (Mr. Robot, Mad Men) joins us to watch season 2, episode 16: Was It Good For You?David shares what lessons about writing he learned from the show, and his thoughts on why this episode might feel a bit off. Meanwhile, in the epsiode, Charlotte signs the crew up for a sex class after her lover falls asleep in the sack, Samantha decides to have a threesome with a gay couple, and Carrie begins seeing a recovering alcoholic.Find David at: twitter.com/davidisersonPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen Han (Writer @ Slate) makes her triumphant return to the podcast with Mike Leigh's musical period drama TOPSY TURVY.Things get contentious on the show as Karen and Phil ride hard for the movie's masterpiece status, and Kenny tries his darndest to understand where they heck they're coming from. We pick apart the history, performances, and top-tier directing present in this oscar winning movie to find some common ground on where it deserves to stand in the pantheon of classics, and Leigh's filmography.Find Karen at: karenhan.orgPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrie Courogen (Editor at Bright Wall/Dark Room) make an appearance to talk about season 2, episode 15 "Shortcomings" ie. one of Phil's favorite episodes.In this episode we explore the theme of family through Miranda's experience dating a man with a rascal son, Carrie's feeling as though she is dating an entire family, and Samantha getting overly friendly with Charlotte's soon-to-be divorced brother. Plus, we dig into how we think the revival will handle our brave new world, and Carrie shares her personal experiences with the show.Find Carrie at: carriecourogen.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sugar Ray, David Spade, Jar Jar made the cover page, Backstreet Boys, Beastie Boys, Austin Powers yo! This week we're going on an odyssey through every single '99 cover of Rolling Stone Magazine with fellow podcaster Tori Bravetti and writer Emma Frasier.With the rise of paparazzi and celebrity gossip, magazines became a go-to source of information and culture back in the 90s. We discuss the sentimental value of these printed time capsules, our personal favorite covers, and how long we think the format will last. We also dive into each issue, one by one, to talk about who made the cover, their unique cultural impact, and the absolute insanity of some of the pictures. FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE COVERS STARTING HERE: coverbrowser.com/covers/rolling-stone/17Find Emma at: authory.com/EmmaFraserFind Toria at: twitter.com/torilassoPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Emmy Potter (Bright Wall, Dark Room/IFC) is on the show this week talking about season 2, episode 14: THE FUCK BUDDY.We discuss Miranda's unfortunate throughline of dating abusive men, our apprehension toward double dating (and how it ends poorly for Charlotte), and how the show brought "scandalous" sex practices like "fuck buddies" into the mainstream. Find Emmy at: emmylanepotter.com/Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenny joins forces with former WWE writer Dave Schilling to take Phil on a journey BEYOND THE MAT.With a culture based around violence, god-like personas, and bitter rivalries, it's easy to forget the real life people behind this larger than life form of entertainment. Through Barry W. Blaustein's critically acclaimed and intimate documentary about the lives of three wrestlers, at three wildly different points in their careers, we take an in-depth look at this wildly contradictory art form. We also pick Dave's mind about the odd job of writing for wrestling, the community surrounding the industry, and the famous attitude era this film is set in.Find Dave at: newyorker.com/contributors/dave-schillingPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hillary Busis (Senior Editor - Vanity Fair) sits down to talk about a low ranking episode of Sex and the City: Games People Play.Carrie runs into a suprising cameo (BON JOVI?!) while attempting therapy, Samantha tries her hand at picking up men at a sports bar (This part was almost definitely written by a man), and Miranda gets duped by a hunk in the building across from her. Plus, Hillary shares her experience binging the show her sophomore year of highschool, and talks about how it can strike a VERY different chord with you at different stages of your life.Find Hillary at: twitter.com/hillibusterPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few directors have been able to reach the heights AND depths that film veteran Clint Eastwood has in his 60 years of filmmaking, and we brought on writer Norm Wilner (NOW Toronto) to discuss every up, and every down, via Eastwood's painfully tepid mystery/drama TRUE CRIME.We discuss Eastwood's endless history of being torn apart by critics, only to come back with a career defining, box office hit, and his complicated relationship to the republican party and race relations. Furthermore, how does a man who looked so good in his prime deal with the fact that he's aging? Well, it DEFINITLEY gets put on the screen in very bizarre ways.Grit your teeth, swallow a fistfull of gravel, and get ready to step into the mind and career of one of the most fascinating directors of all time.Find Norm at: wilnervision.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producer Hailey Wierengo and talent agent Alex Amin are on the show this week discussing Sex and the City season 2, episode 12: La Douleur Exquise!On this episode, featuring S&M restaurants, shoe fetishes, and a strange desire to be caught in the act, Phil and our guests discuss how the show was poorly recieved by men, how it could be so easily dismissed, and the borderline fantasy elements of the way the show portrays New York living.Find Hailey at: twitter.com/rosemarys_haileyFind Alex at: twitter.com/alexaminPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Tom Lorenzo joins us to tear apart Universal Soldier: The Return, a sequel that never should have been made.After an alright first film, and two made-for-television disasters, the Universal Soldier franchise seemed to be dead in the water. So why was 45 million dollars thrown at a sequel? Must have been a pretty great script, right? Wrong. Universal Soldier: The Return is an absolute mess, and there is plenty for us to discuss when it comes to the questionable choices made at every turn, but this stinker of a movie mostly acts as the perfect diving board for conversations on the decline of the action movie genre, Jean-Claude Van Damme's career (and macho-man actors in general), and how a great B-Movie concept can be squandered on a forgettable film.Find Tom at: twitter.com/ragingbull1990Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media guru Jarett Wieselman is on the show this week to talk about s2, e11: EVOLUTION.Jarett shares his personal connections to, and thoughts on, the show, including his take on why Carrie is the most sexually repressed character on an otherwise sexually open show, and a shocking story involving his own nose. (Can YOU guess what prop Jarett sniffed?) We also touch on the upcoming continuation of the series, and how it will fly without Samantha Jones.Find Jarett at: twitter.com/JarettSaysPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Documentarian/Producer Kirk Fraser (The Life of Rayful Edmund, American Gangster) joins Phil and Kenny to discuss the controversial 1999 documentary AMERICAN PIMP.Interviewing both legal and illegal pimps from all across the country, the Hughes Brothers create an unbiased portrait of the way life is within a subculture most of us are too uncomfortable to talk about outside of comedic stereotypes. Using the unrestrained style of the film as a jumping off point, Kirk provides insight into what it means to present an underrepresented point of view, even if it's one you don't agree with, and how filmmakers at all levels need to better understand the cultures they are putting on screen. We also discuss why this movie was poorly recieved and overlooked at the time of release, and why it is hard (but important) to find today.Find Kirk at: may3rdfilms.com/Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Sex and the City Saturdays, we're covering one of the more forgettable episodes of the show; THE CASTE SYSTEM. To Phil and Writer/Producer/Guest Corinn Stikeman's delight, even the lesser episodes of SatC tend breed great conversation. From Samantha's less than couth storyline involving a rich man and his servant, to Miranda and Steve's relationship falling apart over their salary gap and a suit, the two have A LOT to cover regarding the way this show tackles the delicacies of interpersonal economics. Plus, stay tuned to the end for a suprising argument in favor of a character we have absolutely slammed throughout this miniseries.Find Corinne at: twitter.com/cocostikemanPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Woodycast, where we talk about all things Woody Harrelson! Wait....this is a Frasier episode?!With over 100 Primetime Emmy nominations, 37 wins, and a 20 year stint from Kelsey Grammer as the titular pompous radio host, we all knew a Frasiercast was inevitable. Alongside Writer/Critic Carrie Wittmer, Phil taps into season 6 episode 13 "The One Where Woody Shows Up" to not only examine the show itself, and it's role in 90s sitcom culture, but its connections to Cheers, and success in paving its own path. We also talk about Woody Harrelson. Like, a lot. How could we not!Find Carrie at: carriesnotscary.comPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's SatC rewatch tests our limits, as Phil sits down with filmmaker Chandler Levack to discuss season 2, episode 9: OLD DOGS, NEW DICKS. From schedule flexibility, to sexual rediscovery, this episode is all about change. How much is too much? How far is too far? Phil and Chandler dive deep into the wild premise, its twists and turns, and the dawn of television binge-watching on this Sex and the City Saturday.FYI, Chandler’s mom Reggie also shows up as special guest the end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Producer Corinne Stikeman stops by to talk about the romantic drama that critics called "competent but forgettable", "Terrible", and "A crime against humanity": AT FIRST SIGHT. Can Val Kilmer pull off a charming leading man performance, while representing a disability with any level of authenticity or respect? Does director Irwin Winkler find any sort of potent message or quality entertainment in this incredible, perfect-for-the-screen concept? No...the answer is no. But don't worry, Kenny and Phil are here to get you through it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, return guest and writer/producer Stacy Traub (Black-ish, The Real O'Neals) joins us to talk about the penultimate episode of Sex and The City's Second Season and 1999 run, "The Man, The Myth, The Viagra". Carrie tries to get Mr. Big to meet the rest of her friends and struggles, Samantha dates an extremely wealthy and much older man, Miranda starts dating a bartender and we talk about on of the most unfortunate cameos in 2021 of all time for Sex and the City.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Katie Donahoe talks to us about the surprisingly long lasting LAW AND ORDER: Special Victims Unit.We wonder how it has lasted this long (surprisingly outlasting flagship Law and Order), go through Dick Wolf's career in television, discuss the cast and some of our favorite performances (Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T), and wonder about its place among the all time TV procedurals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAY, we are glad to be able to chat with Writer and Producer on the show Cindy Chupack about her experiences working on Sex and the City, working with the cast, how it influenced her work moving forward (on shows like Modern Family) and much, much more. Follow us at:Instagram @podcastlike1999Twitter @podcastlike1999 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/Comedian and Past Guest Sean O'Connor joins us this week to tackle one of 1999's most controversial films, Kevin Smith's Dogma. Sean talks about how important Kevin Smith was to him as a teen growing up in New Jersey, Smith's career in general, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's stardom in the late 90's and the controversy generated by this film's religious content.Follow us at:Instagram: @podcastlike1999Twitter: @podcastlike1999 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Put your arms on your side cause this week we are doing THE CHICKEN DANCE.Guest Rebecca Serle (Creator of "Famous in Love" and Author of "In Five Years") joins us this week to talk about Miranda getting curved by a reporter from London, Samantha thinking she may be circling the wagons with the Manhattan dating pool, and Carrie experiences the highs and lows of life with Mr. Big.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of our favorite working critics Emily VanDerWerff and Libby Hill join us to talk about Brad Bird's debut feature THE IRON GIANT.We talk about Vin Diesel, Harry Connick Jr. and peak Friends Jennifer Aniston's excellent voice performances, Brad Bird's career and philosophical underpinnings that start in this movie, and talk animation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Sex and the City Saturday, Ashley Lyle joins us to talk about "The Cheating Curve" episode 6 of the second season of SEX AND THE CITY. We talk about Carrie and Mr. Big sneaking out whilst getting back together, Charlotte catching her man cheating on her and deciding to go out "man-free" and Miranda dating a pretentious movie buff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By Grapthar's Hammer, you shall be podcasted! We are starting the year off by taking a trip to space and talking about the excellent cult classic Star Trek parody GALAXY QUEST, starring Tim Allen, Alan Rickman, and Sigourney Weaver. And who better to join us to dissect this fun and clever geeky movie than actress and producer Felicia Day (The Guild, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dr. Horrible).We get to talk about how committed all of the cast is to the outwardly goofy premise of the movie, the struggles to make a movie like Galaxy Quest in 2020 and how the movie interrogates fandom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks Sex and the City Saturday is exciting as we welcome Writer/Producer/Showrunnner Amy B. Harris on the show to talk about her time working on the show. We talk about the process of making SaTC, what it was like working with the cast, how to work on a show that was both reacting and creating the zeitgeist for a certain audience and her experience making The Carrie Diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are ending the year on a weird one. Kevin Klein (Stryker and Klein Radio Show) joins us to talk about Baby Geniuses. Phil, Kenny and Kevin lost their minds talking about this strange CGI experiment of a children's movie, wonder what attracted any of the talented cast (Kathleen Turner, Christopher Lloyd among others) to slum it apart from a presumably large sum of money, and wonder how this launched an unlikely franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tia Napolitano (writer, Grey's Anatomy, Station 19) joins us to talk about Four Women and a Funeral, the fifth episode of Sex and the City season 2. We talk about funeral etiquette, Carrie getting back with Mr. Big, Samantha sleeping with the wrong guy at the wrong time, and apartment hunting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS (and Happy Holidays of course). This week we are joined by Ashley Lyle (Writer: Narcos: Mexico, Dispatches From Elsewhere) to give you all a special treat and give you a taste of what we have cooking up for you in 2021. We are talking about 1989's NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION, a preview of our upcoming series PODCAST LIKE IT'S 1989 which will launch on our upcoming Patreon launching January 11th. (Follow us on social media for further details)Join Ashley, Kenny and Phil as we talk about Chevy Chase's career as a megastar, National Lampoon's and National Lampoon's Vacations legacy as a franchise and celebrate the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome back one of our favs Dana Schwartz (Noble Blood Pod) to talk about "They Shoot Single People, Don't They?" the fourth episode of season 2 of SEX AND THE CITY. We talk about Carrie trying out single life and the show's relationship with ...um relationships, the female orgasm and the continuing raunchy adventures of Samantha Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another year, another 52 in Review. Join us as Phil and Kenny look back at our last 52 episodes of Podcast Like It's 1999 and continue to determine which are our favorite performances, movies, and moments of 1999. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week writer Anne T Donahue joins us as we talk about Freak Show, the third episode of Sex and the City season 2. We talk about Men (ugh amirite folks), the continuing evolution of Samantha's hornyness, the specificity of New Yorker's self obsession and our relationship with the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cue the ironic Hip Hop, bust out the baseball bats.This week, comedian Zack Bornstein (Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel Live, My Least Favorite Thing) joins us to talk about Mike Judge's cult comedy classic Office Space. We talk about its reception at the time and the litany of marketing mistakes that surrounded it, Mike Judge's weird idiosyncratic (sort of a pun intended) career and Jennifer Aniston's movie career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Sex and the City Saturdays, TV Critic Jen Chaney (Vulture) joins us to get to the bottom of "THE AWFUL TRUTH", the second episode of Sex and the City Season 2. We talk about leaving your lover, Carrie running her mouth and interfering with the people around her, Samantha's size shaming, and analyze the effect the ladies have on the people around them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are busting out the whiteboard, checking tier lists and double checking who is available cause folks, we are drafting. Clay Keller of the Screen Drafts podcast joins us to draft some of our favorite stars of 1999 based on the Vanity Fair's 1999 Hollywood Issue Cover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAY! For the next few months we will be talking about Season 2 of Sex and the City as well as its cultural legacy.This week we welcome TV Critic at The New Yorker, Emily Nussbaum, to talk about Take Me Out to The Ballgame, the season 2 premiere. We introduce our relationships with the show, talk about Carrie and Mr. Big, and what makes this crew of ladies so compelling.Check out Emily Nussabaum's New Yorker piece on Sex and the City:https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/07/29/difficult-women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are jamming and keeping the good times rolling as our guest comedian Erin Lampart takes us on a journey through the world of Phish. We talk about Erin's journey with the band, what they were up to in 99, and how one would describe the music they make.Songs included in the episode:Julius from the album HOIST and Free from the album BILLY BREATHES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are looking at the stars and sitting faithfully with THE ASTRONAUT'S WIFE. Guest Haliegh Foutch (Senior Editor @ Collider) joins to talk about Johnny Depp's weird 1999, the rise of Theron, the film's insane plot, and its critical and commercial failure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome journalist/filmmaker Chandler Levack (We Forgot To Break Up) on the podcast to talk about GUINEVERE, the 1999 romantic drama starring Canadian legend Sarah Polley and Stephen Rea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week writer/director Morgan Dameron (the namesake of a famous Star based character) joins us to talk about My Favorite Martian, another strange classic TV adaptation with a bounty of weird character actors (Christopher Lloyd, Michael Lerner, Wayne Knight and Wallace Shawn), one of the most 1999 actors around (Elizabeth Hurley) plus Jeff Daniels and Daryl Hannah to keep it grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are lacing up our skates and getting ready to root those plucky underdogs as we welcome writer Bart Nickerson (Narcos, Dispatches from Elsewhere) on the podcast to talk about Mystery, Alaska. We talk about Jay Roach directing this AND The Spy Who Shagged Me in the same year, another interesting career pivot from David E. Kelly, Russell Crowe's interesting 99' between this and The Insider and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raise your fists and bang your head cause this week we welcome Rich Monahan (Writer and Host of the THAT REMINDS ME live show) to talk about Rage Against the Machine's seminal 1999 album Battle of Los Angeles. We get to dive deep into our history with the band, the album's political context and more than anything just how hard it goes. Songs Featured in the Episode:Testify by Rage Against the Machine (Battle of Los Angeles)Wake Up by Rage Against the Machine (Rage Against the Machine/Self Titled) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you let Robert Downey Jr., Jared Leto, Scott Caan, Gaby Hoffman, and members of the Wu Tang Clan show up to an apartment and improvise you are bound to get something interesting right?Well this week we have the brilliant actress/filmmaker/playwright Kemiyondo Coutinho on to figure that out as we talk about BLACK AND WHITE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1999 Kwesi Mfume was the president of the NAACP in July 1999 and saw that none of the 26 new comedies and dramas being launched had a minority performer in a leading or prominent role and said "When the television viewing public sits down to watch the new prime-time shows scheduled for this fall's lineup, they will see a virtual whitewash in programming." With this in mind this week we brought together a Roundtable of TV Writers to discuss if 1999 brough more diversity to TV and what work still needs to be done to make the industry as inclusive as possible. Featuring Aaron Thomas (Showrunner/Creator of SWAT)Alexander Woo (Creator/Showrunner of The Terror:Infamy)Angela Harvey (Teen Wolf, Station 19)Delondra Mesa (Step Up)Chuck Heyward (Dear White People, Mixed-ish) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we go back to basics as Kenny and Phil go undercover and take on THE MOD SQUAD, the film reboot of the 70's TV Show starring Claire Danes, Omar Epps and Giovanni Ribisi.They talk about the all the 60s and 70s TV Show revivals to come of the back of the success of Mission: Impossible, why this version of The Mod Squad just doesn't work in a modern context, and try to figure out Claire Danes' career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the show Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones, Amazon's Lord of the Rings) returns this week to rock the cradle and talk about Tim Robbins' CRADLE WILL ROCK.We get all into Robbins' fictionalized account of the production of The Cradle Will Rock, where the movie lies politically/its thoughts on communism, art and the labor movement in the early 20th Century, Tim Robbins as an auteur and performances based on real life figures like Orson Welles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Put on your fancy suits and dresses, crack open a bottle of champagne and join us and AWARDS WATCH Founder Erik Anderson as we talk about the 1999 Golden Globes! We talk about the beginning of the American Beauty Oscar momentum, Toy Story 2 winning Musical or Comedy as animated feature, favorite speeches and talk about the ceremony as a whole and our favorite characters within it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, writer and horror head Louis Peitzman (The New York Times, Vulture, Buzzfeed) joins us to talk about supernatural, horror movie, STIGMATA. We talk about Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne's interesting relationship to horror movies and his Razzie Nominated performance in this movie, the weird space of being a financial success but a critical failure and all the strange twists and turns STIGMATA takes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever been the very best? Like no one ever was?Well if you have then you have arrived at the correct episode of Podcast Like its 1999, as this week we welcome Mike Natale (Writer for Comic Book Resources and host of the upcoming You're Missing Out podcast) onto the podcast to talk about the ominously titled POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE. We get to talking about Pokemon as a multimedia phenomenon in the late 90s and how it just missed some of us age wise, card based box office boosts, how people feel about the movie/animated series in relation to the games and whether or not Pikachu crying brought tears to our eyes. Will Phil and Kenny leave the episode wanting to catch them all? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We aren't quite done! This week as our final FELICITY FRIDAY, Phil interviews a couple of FELICITY's key creatives.First off we have Executive Producer and TV Veteran John Reims about his role on Felicity, what makes Felicity different from all the other shows he's worked on in his career, and what it was like to work with the cast.And then we bring back Director and Producer on Felicity, Lawrence Trilling to talk about what it was like to say goodbye to Felicity, his thoughts on the ending and what it was like to direct the show's finale. THANK YOU all so much for listening to Felicity Fridays, it's been a blast doing them. Hope you tell your friends and get excited for what's coming up of PODCAST LIKE IT'S 1999. We, like Felicity, might be looking towards the past pretty soon, stay tuned... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 90s we all loved lasers and we all loved Catherine Zeta Jones. Put them together and you have an all time memorable teaser trailer and ... an absolutely terrible movie??This week we welcome back Jessica Ellis (Host of Distant Socials Podcast) to the podcast to talk about Entrapment, a movie as far as anyone is concerned is just Catherine Zeta Jones dodging lasers with sexy movements and also Sean Connery is in it.We talk about the movie beyond the trailer, Sean Connery as a 60 year old movie star, Catherine Zeta Jones place as a movie star post-Zorro and just how much we did not care for Entrapment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's so hard to say goodbye, but sometimes we must put away Ben and Noel and wrap up talking about one of the best shows of all time.This week we welcome back Vanity Fair Senior Writer and Podcaster Extraordinaire Joanna Robinson (Storm of Spoilers, Little Gold Men) to talk about the final episodes of Felicity.We talk about Felicity's journey from mid season 2 (the end of its 1999 run) to its end in 2002, the craziness of the twist of the final 5 episodes (TIME TRAVEL!), where Joanna and Phil end up on Ben v Noel at the end of the show and those melancholy senior year/anxious about the world feelings.P.S. This is not the final episode of FELICITY FRIDAYS. We will be doing one more bonus episode interviewing executive producer Josh Reims and Producer/Director Lawrence Trilling.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ally McBeal, Big Little Lies, Boston Legal. We all know David E. Kelley is a TV Legend but did you know that in 1999 he wrote and produced a horror movie about a 30 foot killer crocodile starring Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda and features Betty White. Wait what?We welcome writer Delondra Mesa (Step Up: High Water, Z Nation) to give us some of her Camp Sci-Fi expertise to talk about LAKE PLACID, and all of its twists, turns, laughs, groans and moans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is the middle ground between Ben and Noel, and it lies after the 1999 run of episodes but before the end. This is a special bonus episode. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone episode of FELICITY.This week Meg Masters (Netflix Publicity) returns to FELICITY FRIDAYS to talk about Help for the Lovelorn, a special episode of Felicity season 2, as one of our bonus episodes cause we just can't quit this fantastic series. And as a bonus on a bonus we also have an interview with actor Robert Benedict who plays Richard Coad on Felicity. We talk about his time on the show, how he feels about that period of his career, how it was like to work with the cast and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready cause this is going to be a messy one. Phil, Kenny and special guest Brianna Zigler (Film Critic, Slashfilm, Little White Lies, etc) talk about Takashi Miike's bloody and intense horror film AUDITION.We get to talk about our experiences first being exposed to the twists and turns of Audition, Japanese horror movies like Audition and The Ring making their way to America in the late 90s early 00s, and finally get to start to rate the movie out of 99 if such a thing is even possible for a movie like this.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Felicity and Noel get back together once more???!!!!This week on FELICITY FRIDAYS we welcome ARROW Showrunner Beth Schwartz on the podcast to talk about PORTRAITS, a dramatic approaching mid-season episode of FELICITY Season 2.We, of course, get to talk about the Felicity(Keri Russell)/Noel(Scott Foley) dynamic following their dramatic kiss in the previous episode, Julie (Amy Smart) getting stuck in the middle of this potential rekindling, Julie maybe getting a record contract???, and we get to talk to Beth about her career in dramatic television and J.J. Abrams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a message for you and that message is that maybe Luc Besson wasn't the right person to tell the story of Joan of Arc.This week we welcome Joe Reid of This Had Oscar Buzz to talk about the big prestige follow-up to The Fifth Element in THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC. We get into all the nitty gritty about its development process (including Katheryn Bigelow being the original director attached), Milla Jovovich's wild and interesting career, and get to talk 1999 Oscar Buzz with one of the biggest experts around.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bust out the gravy and the carving knife cause we are talking Thanksgiving a little early this week as Sarah Pitre and Meredith Borders (Creators of the Blog "Forever Young Adult") join us this week to talk about "Family Affairs" the eighth episode of season 2 of FELICITY.We talk about the joys of seasonal episodes, Felicity's (Keri Russell) parents meeting David(Charlie Sherwood), Noel(Scott Foley) and Felicity kissing and how much fun the supporting cast gets to have in this episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell him we're podding! We hop on a flight from London to LA this week with Blank Check Host and Atlantic Film Critic David Sims to talk about Steven Soderbergh's THE LIMEY.We talk about Soderbergh's insane Hot Streak in the late 90s/early 00s between this Out of Sight and Ocean's Eleven, the contentious relationship between screenwriter Lem Dobbs and Soderbergh, Terrence Stamp's importance in britain and how this movie plays with his legacy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday we talk to Micheal Tedder (Entertainment Reporter for Esquire) about GETTING LUCKY the 7th episode of FELICITY season 2. We talk about his relationship with the show, picking up stray dogs/other forms of too much responsibility one tries to take on as a college kid, and as always get his take on the Ben v Noel situation. And speaking of "Getting Lucky" we are grateful to have Greg Grunberg as a guest this week to talk to us all about what it was like working on Felicity, his favorite moments from the show, his relationship with JJ and what it's like to look back on FELICITY 20 years later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome writer Matthew D’Ambrosio (Umbrella Academy, Vampire Diaries) to the pod and honor the legacy of the late Joel Schumacher by talking about FLAWLESS, his queer dramady pairing an ex-cop (Robert De Niro) and drag queen (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) as neighbors who learn a little something from one another. We talk about where Bobby De Niro’s career was in 1999, Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s breakout year in 99 with this and Talented Mr. Ripley and discuss Joel Schumacher legacy as a controversial camp filmmaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all been bit by that pesky little insect once or twice. This Felicity Friday, we welcome Meg Masters (Netflix Publicity) on the podcast to talk about THE LOVE BUG the sixth episode of FELICITY Season 2. We talk to her about that nervous space at the beginning of relationships like Felicity (Keri Russell) and David (Henri Lubatti) are in this episode, Noel (Scott Foley) trying to have an awkward conversation with Ruby (Amy Smart) about how he used to date Felicity and the appeal of YA Television. Also we are glad to get to talk to actress Amanda Foreman who played Meghan on Felicity about her role on the show, her process, TV in that era and the second season of Felicity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gimme a 1 Gimme a 9 Gimme another 9 One More 9 1999! This week we welcome actress and filmmaker Lola Kelly (The Fosters, Cassidy Red) to talk about James Babbit's seminal queer satirical comedy BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER. We talk about how the MPAA treated the movie unfairly, the movie's place in the queer/feminist filmmaking canon, Natasha Lyonne's career, the film's low key stacked cast and give our ratings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes you just need to open up your heart again and craaaash into this week's FELICITY FRIDAY. We welcome back actress Danielle Savre (Station 19) onto the podcast to talk about CRASH, the fifth episode of FELICITY season 2. We talk about getting over past relationships and Julie's (Amy Jo Johnson) advice to Felicity (Keri Russell) on the matter, where we and more importantly Danielle are standing in the Ben v Noel debate at this point, and bad dates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're ready to go to the polls and make our voices heard cause this week, writer and podcaster Dana Schwartz joins us to mount whatever the opposite of a smear campaign against Alexander Payne's ELECTION.   We talk about its relevance in today's political landscape, how Payne's feels about Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) and the rest of its great cast of characters, the way that the movie both catapulted Reese Witherspoon to new heights and at the same time made her struggle with typecasting and dissect its crackling screenplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your next stop is ... THE DEPTHS. This week we welcome author and producer Rebecca Serle( Famous in Love, In Five Years) to talk about The Depths, the 4th episode of the second season of FELICITY. We get to talk to her about finding the story potential in a single location, the chaos of getting picked apart by strangers and how Felicity and Julie's friendship may or may not remind us of relationships they've been a part of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to play the music, It's time to light the mics It's time to talk Muppets in Space on Podcast Like it's 1999. We welcome back Podcast Authority on the Muppets, Griffin Newman (actor The Tick, Search Party, Host of Blank Check with Griffin and David) to get the low down on one of the few under discussed adventures of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the gang, MUPPET IN SPACE. A strap in cause we go DEEP! We talk about where the Muppets were in this period after Jim Henson's death and how that contributed to the weirdness of Muppets in Space, talk about Kenny and Phil's relationship to the Muppets and Muppets in Space, and try to figure out if this movie is an Intergalactic Diamond in the Rough or messy lump of Mars Clay it's generally regarded as. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we put on our archeologists hats and make sudden life choices as we welcome TV critic Danette Chavez(AV Club) to talk about some ANCIENT HISTORY, the 3rd episode of the 2nd Season of FELICITY. We talk about Felicity changing her major to art, Noel being there for her/still being broken up about her and try to understand Felicity's jealousy at seeing Noel hang out with other girls like Brigid and Ruby. Speaking of Ruby, we also got to interview the woman behind the jewel, Amy Smart, about what it was like to work on the episode, what it was like to join a hit show in the second season and slot into a popular romantic dynamic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Summer. The weather is warm and it's time to ... stay inside and listen to a podcast within the safety of your own home. But don't worry we have you covered cause this week we talk about a hot "Summer" movie. What captures the spirit of the summer better than ... a famous serial killer? This week we talk about Spike Lee's Summer of Sam, starring John Leguizamo and Adrien Brody with very special guest author and movie podcast host extraordinaire Karina Longworth. We talk about John Leguizamo's interesting path through movie stardom, the movie's approach to history and journalism and Spike Lee's career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snip Snip. This week on Felicity Fridays we have Carina MacKenzie (Creator/Showrunner- Roswell, NM) on the podcast to talk about that dreaded haircut. That's right this week we are talking about THE LIST, episode 2 of season 2 of FELICITY, where Felicity's iconic hair gets chopped down and changes the history of the show. Carina and Phil go deep and get all the details on what led to this, how it changed their feelings on Felicity and talk about the rest of the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE'RE BACK! We were gone for a while so we have decided to return to the realm of regular podcasting with a big one. Screenwriter extraordinaire Liz Hannah (The Post, Long Shot, Mindhunter) joins us to talk about Michael Mann's extraordinary whistleblower drama THE INSIDER. There is so much to dig in with this one from Pacino bringing the Heat(get it), Russel Crowe's status a movie star, its seven Academy Awards nominations, and an absolutely cracking screenplay based on true events which we were more than excited to get to talk to Liz about. It was such a blast having Kenny back and Liz as a guest so we went long on this one cause there are no corporate lackeys to edit us. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are glad to have writer Rina Minoun (Dawson's Creek, Gilmore Girls, Everwood) to lend us her Young Adult television expertise and talk to us about the Season 2 premiere of FELICITY,  SOPHOMORIC.    We talk about Felicity and Ben's cross-country summer, how Noel and Julie must have felt during all that, Michael Peña's introduction as a new freshman, Brian.   Also, recurring Felicity director/the director of this episode, Lawrence Trilling re-joins us to talk about how it was directing the first episode of a new season of a hot series, his collaboration with JJ Abrams and other stories from the set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we break up with Season 1 of FELICITY as we welcome TVLine Founder and President Michael Ausiello to talk about FELICITY WAS HERE, the season 1 finale of FELICITY.   We talk about ending a first season and the struggles in maintaining relationship drama through seasons, Keri Russell's performance as Felicity is as torn between Ben and Noel as she has ever been and how we would respond to a surprise invite to Berlin.    PLUS: We got to interview AMY JO JOHNSON (who plays Julie on the show). We talked about what it was like to star on such a beloved show as FELICITY, what it was like working with Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, JJ Abrams and the rest of the cast and finally what it was like to play Julie, whose relationship with Ben goes south in this episode.     As we mentioned last week, please consider donating to ActBlue here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn?refcode=tweet to help address issues of racial injustice and police brutality in America.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome journalist Whitney Friedlander (LA Times, Variety, Vulture) to talk about a long time ago (1999) in a galaxy far, far away (New York) as we discuss the J.J Abrams written, penultimate episode of Felicity Season 1, THE FORCE. (Thankfully this title is in reference to both Star Wars and a Witch's Curse given the news).   We talk witch's curses, having streaks of bad luck when you least need them, Noel's grand gestures, dissect J.J. takes on Star Wars/Star Wars Fandom in 1999, how they may or may not have manifested themselves and the beauty of a title card.    Please consider donating to ActBlue here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn?refcode=tweet to help address issues of racial injustice and police brutality in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Week we reconnect with Alison Eakle (Executive Vice President of Development at Shondaland, guest on our The Virgin Suicides episode) to talk about Connections, the 20th episode of the first season of FELICITY.    We talk about the increasing Uncut Gems-ification of Ben's gambling addiction fueled spiral, Felicity trying her hardest (as she is want to do) to climb the corporate ladder at Dean and Deluca, dealing with the difficulties of management and her attempted friendship with Noel becomes increasingly frustrating. College life, am I right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome the Senior Vice President of Programming at AMC, Carrie Gillogly to lend her executive expertiseon  DOCUVENTARY, the nineteenth episode of  FELICITY Season 1. We talk about Sean's (Greg Grunberg) foray into documentary film making and how its used to reveal details about the characters and the setting, Felicity's (Keri Russell) boy troubles getting in the ways of her academics, and Carrie's relationship with the show in 1999 and now.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday we welcome back Stacy Traub (EP/Writer on Black-ish and EP/Showrunner of The Real O’Neals, Daisy Jones and the Six for Amazon) to talk about HAPPY BIRTHDAY, the eighteenth episode of FELICITY season 1. We talk Julie, Birthdays, College and Stacy's experience and history with FELICITY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday, we talk to writer and returning guest Alanna Bennett (Roswell, NM) about ASSASSINS, the seventeenth episode of the first season of FELICITY. We talk Felicity and Noel, Julie, Sean, Lynn and some of our favorite side characters of the early stages of FELICITY.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday we are more than excited to have two spectacular guests to talk about THE FUGUE, the 16th episode of the first season of FELICITY. First up we have TV Writer, Showrunner and Creator of THE BOLD TYPE and Author of the brand new YA Novel MOST LIKELY, Sarah Watson on the podcast to talk all things Felicity, Noel and Ben.    And as a bonus we are glad to have EP and Director Lawrence Trilling(ALIAS, Parenthood, Pushing Daises) who directed this very episode to talk about the process of making FELICITY and working with the cast and crew of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday, creator of our theme song and friend of the podcast Jaan Kittask return to talk Love and Marriage, the 15th episode of the 1st Season of FELICITY. They talk about their relationship to the show, Felicity’s relationship drama and reminisce on old times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the podcast hits your phone and contains Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson who loves Fiona Apple and enjoys talking about WHEN THE PAWN... her 1999 album with Phil who is the host with the most who also loves Fiona who was important to him as a teen and a crush on her he had and a fan of her knew critically acclaimed album, a perfect Pitchfork 10 which has been years in the making and on this episode we will be taking to your hopeful pleasure, cause you know that we're right. Translated into English   This week Phil talks to Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson about Fiona Apple's 1999 album When the Pawn... . They will talk about where they first listened to it, their thoughts on Fiona Apple in 1999, her relationship with Paul Thomas Anderson and the press surrounding her. Plus, talk about her knew critically acclaimed album Fetch The Bolt Cutters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil talks to writer Celine Geiger (The Vampire Diaries, Nancy Drew) about Todd Mulcahy Part 1 & 2, the thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of FELICITY Season 1. They get into the wild mess that is Felicity's love life, more college talk and dumb love mistakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This FELICITY FRIDAY, Phil welcomes UTA's Alexandra Amin to talk with us about "Friends" Episode 12 of the First Season of Felicity. They talk about their experiences with the show at this point, dating in college, and friendship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to FELICITY FRIDAY! Every Friday we will be talking about the episodes of the seminal J.J. Abrams series FELICITY that aired in 1999. This week though we will cover the 1998 Pilot as background and then move onto the First Season's Midseason Premiere and first episode aired in 1999 GIMME AN O! To get it started off right we bring in Fan Favorite, TV Critic extraordinaire Emily VanDerWerff to talk about FELICITY and its place in Television Canon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Set phasers to fun! (I'm sorry) This week on the Podcast, Phil talks to writers Emei Willis (on the forthcoming STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS) and Sean Bennett (ELEMENTARY) about the documentary TREKKIES. They talk about their own relationships with the Star Trek franchise and the late 90s documentary take on fandom then versus now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oi Bruv! This week Phil hosts the pod solo and talks to Jaan Kittask, the man behind our lovely cover art and more importantly our theme song! He is here to talk to Blur's 1999 album 13 and The Death of Britpop in general. Its a great conversation about a fascinating topic, innit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's right this week we aren't talking A Bachelor but THE Bachelor... well no, not that The Bachelor. The original The Bachelor, you know with Chris O'Donnel and Renee Zellweger, about a guy who can you believe this just Does Not Want to be TIED DOWN. Anyway Kenny, Phil and Special Guest Writer/Producer Toby Herman talk about it and give their thoughts on Chris O'Donnel in the 90s.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kenny and Phil and special guest Norm Wilner, (senior film writer @ Now Toronto, Host of Someone Else's Movie Podcast) take a twisted trip to talk Neil Jordan's 1999 psychological horror movie IN DREAMS, starring Annette Benning, Robert Downey Jr., Aidan Quinn among others.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kenny and Phil talk about the barely remembered and barely existent LA high school comedy, TRIPPIN, starring Deon Richmond, Donald Faison and Maia Campbell.    This episode was previously slated for a Friday Dump but due to scheduling issues is now our regular Wednesday drop, hope you enjoy us being baffled and daydreaming of a world where this movie was better.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kenny and Phil talk THE BIG KAHUNA, the (tragically) Kevin Spacey starring adaptation of a recent (at the time) award winning play, The Hospitality Suite. Come listen to these two men talk and shout in a room about a movie that’s mostly three men talking and shouting in a room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that Steve Martin had multiple comedies in 1999, do you know that it was a remake of a moderately successful Neil Simon movie, do you know that its was not only a flop critically but also a massive flop financially? Well if you did than you might have already realized that this week Kenny and Phil are talking about The Out-of-Towners on our Friday Dump.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Phil and Kenny talk about Three to Tango, a rom-com with the deliciously late 90's cast of Neve Cambell, Dylan McDermott and Matthew Perry. And in an effort to bring in a third dance partner and out de facto FRIENDS cast expert, writer and producer Tia Napolitano (Station 19, Grey's Anatomy).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are taking the Dump Truck for a second ride as this Friday, Kenny and Phil talk about VIRUS, a film which can be best described by its star Jamie Lee Curtis once saying "That would be the all time piece of shit...It's just dreadful... That's the only good reason to be in bad movies. Then when your friends have [bad] movies you can say 'Ahhhh, I've got the best one.' I'm bringing Virus." Hope you enjoy!!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Phil, Kenny and special guest Actress Rachelle Lefevre (Proven Innocent, Under the Dome) go Wilde for AN IDEAL HUSBAND, the witty adaptation of one of Oscar Wilde's most popular plays with starring Cate Blanchett, Minne Driver and Julianne Moore. Is it husband material or will they start writing up divorce papers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Friday Night Dumps, where we are going to take quick and dirty looks at some of the worst, most Rotten (less than 25% on Rotten Tomatoes) films of 1999. We kick it off by taking a look at INSTINCT, the Cuba Gooding Jr. and Anthony Hopkins thriller directed by Jon Turteltaub, that was a box office bomb and probably best remembered for a video cover you might mistake for Silence of the Lambs at a Blockbuster.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kick It! This week we are busting out the CD Cases and cranking up the car stereo as we talk about some of the best jams, hits, songs and singles of 1999!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Sepinwall (Rolling Stone) makes his triumphant return to Freaky Friday to discuss Discos and Dragons, the untimely demise and the long, storied legacy of one of the great series of all-time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Phil and Kenny break their furmat to dumpster dive into 2019’s meow-sical, Cats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are excited to have a dynamic duo of dames to talk about a dynamic duo with Danes. We bring on returning guests and stars of STATION 19, Danielle Savre and Barrett Doss to talk about BROKEDOWN PALACE, the Kate Beckinsale/Claire Danes thriller about a pair of high school grads getting into some trouble. We talk to them about acting, female dynamics on screen and what they thought about the movie then and now.This week we are excited to have a dynamic duo of dames to talk about a dynamic duo with Danes. We bring on returning guests and stars of STATION 19, Danielle Savre and Barrett Doss to talk about BROKEDOWN PALACE, the Kate Beckinsale/Claire Danes thriller about a pair of high school grads getting into some trouble. We talk to them about acting, female dynamics on screen and what they thought about the movie then and now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melancholy begins to arise as we begin to approach the end of this fun journey we have taken. This week we talk to Deputy TV Editor at Vulture and host of the The Next Picture Show, Genevieve Koski to talk about The Little Things, the penultimate episode of Freaks and Geeks, her relationship with the show, approaching the end of a great thing and our time with these characters.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start to year off right with an incredibly special episode as we take a look back at one of the films we’ve already covered, 200 CIGARETTES, and we talk to some of the people involved in making. First of we have Betsy Beers, a producer on the film and a variety of hit television programs such as Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. And we also have actor Guillermo Diaz(Scandal) to y’all about the non speaking part he has in this film and his career. If any podcast was ever gonna get deep into the making of a 1999 Ben Affleck, Courtney Love, Kate Hudson vehicle you’re know it would be this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Freaky Friday, Phil and Kenny are joined by writer, actress and comedian Becky Feldman(Talking Tom and Friends) move out of their parents' house to talk about Smooching and Mooching, the 16th episode of Freaks and Geeks.  We get into Becky’s relationship with the show, getting into fights with our parents, the awkwardness of having a crush and having to tell them, the power of smooching, our favorite moments from the episode and our thoughts on the beginning of the end for Freaks and Geeks as the show begins to come to a close for its first and only season.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This jolly old, merry old Christmas we are joined once again by one of our absolute favorites returning guests Vox’s Emily VanDerWerff to talk about the Christmas Cinema of 1999. We get into the Cheese, Shmaltz, Corny and maybe even Horny? Stuff that was released for or around Christmas in 1999 and what it says about how we were treating Christmas in ‘99. We also reminisce about our own Christmas’ that year and genuinely have a Merry old time talking to one of our nicest friends.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Freaky Friday, Kenny and Phil are joined by TV writer Chuck Hayward(Dear White People, Mixed-Ish) and struggle to figure out whether to tell you that they talk about the Noshing and Moshing, the 15th episode of Freaks and Geeks. We get into Chuck’s relationship with the show, going to parties, being attracted to older people, having to keep secrets from someone and our favorite moments from the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Week, Kenny and Phil break out their glasses and calculators to take a look at the Box Office Numbers of 1999. And to be able to get in depth and know what we are talking about we brought on not just a Box Office Guru but THE founder of the website Box Office Guru, Gitesh Pandya. They talk about the flops, bombs, surprise hits and record breaking successes and everything in between because in a year with this many wonderful movies there are sure to be winners and losers at the Box Office. They say numbers don’t lie so we figure out what movies they tell harsh truths about, what movies they sing the praises of and what movies we as audiences just plain let down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are double dipping on the Hunter Convington (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and Stacy Traub (Black-ish)of it all as we bring them back to get morbid over DEAD DOGS AND GYM TEACHERS THE 14th episode of Freaks and Geeks. This 14th Freaky Friday we talk to them about their relationship with the show, our favorite moments from the episode and how we feel about the show this late in its run.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are rejoined by writer/producers Hunter Covington (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Community) and Stacy Traub (Black-ish, The Real O'Neals) to talk about one of the best comedies of 1999, the Eddie Murphy/Steve Martin film making farce, BOWFINGER. We talk about the careers and our fandom of two of the biggest stars of the 80s pushing their stardom into the Late 90s, the film's randomly impressive supporting cast and run through some of our favorite bits from the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are flying high as we talk about CHOKIN' AND TOKIN', on the 13th FREAKY FRIDAY. We puff, puff, pass the mic and welcome TV writer Lauren Signorino (Fear the Walking Dead, Flight 462) to talk allergies, doin' drugs (hypothetically, if you are listening cops), Lauren's history with watching Freaks and Geeks and our favorite moments from the episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin to celebrate the holidays by bringing on writer Jeff Greenstein (Friends, Desperate Housewives) to talk about our favorite depressed icon Charlie Brown and his classic seasonal specials. If you are a fan of Christmas, Great Pumpkins, the holidays or even just the comic strip then this is the episode for you. So bang on the piano, do your little dancing and enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Week we open up THE GARAGE DOOR to talk some Freaks and Geeks with writer Emei Willis. It's not quite a Pink Floyd Laser Light Show but we do have some colorful discussion about our favorite moments from the episode, Emei's thoughts on Freaks and Geeks in general and understanding our parents.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are giving you some special mid-week TV talk, as we are joined by writer Bryan Cogman(Game of Thrones), to talk about one of the most exciting events of 1999, The ER 2 Parter THE STORM. We talk all about this exciting event in the era of must see TV, our ER fandom and sexy, sexy Clooney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we steal our dad's car and go for a ride with Alison Eakle and talk about LOOKS AND BOOKS, the eleventh episode of Freaks and Geeks. We talk about messing up as a kid, changing your style up to impress people, reconnecting with friends and after we finish talking about our week we get into the stuff that happened in the episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah don't you love looking back at the year.   This week we bring you are 2nd Annual 52 in Review. We reminisce about the podcast before giving out awards for Best: Picture Actor Actress  Director  Screenplay   ...of the movies we have covered in the last 52 weeks of the podcast.    PLUS:  We give you our top ten movies of 1999 (that we have covered so far, no spoilers from us) AND we bring you our top 20 movies of the 2010's just cause it's the season and above all, we love movies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Diary,   This week on the podcast we were joined by writers Manuel Figueroa and Jordan Heimer (Stumptown, Step Up:High Water) to talk about the THE DIARY. We all had a very fun time as we discussed some of our favorite moments from the episode and also our personal history diaries and our parents. They'll never know about this one I hope.  Anyway it was a fun time had by all and Linda Cardelini is just the cutest. :)   PLI1999  The 10th Freakiest of Fridays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picture this. A College Dorm Room, the early 00s, weed smell pouring out of the bunk beds, not a book in its place. You look up on the wall and what do you see, A poster with no frame in sight, of a film starring a couple of cool dudes for a couple of "cool" dudes who just won't shut up about it. No, not Fight Club, not The Matrix either, this week on Podcast Like its 1999, we are talking The Boondocks Saints.    Comedian, Head Writer and Dad Podcaster Sean O'Connor (A Little Late with Lily Singh) joins us to talk about one of the centerpieces of Bro Acclaimed Cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Friend comes back to the podcast to discuss some of our favorite Freaks and Geeks moments, including a very awkward break up, a very problematic fight scene and a very terrifying Norseman head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Kenny are joined by actor/writer/producer Lola Kelly to discuss “Oscar Bait: The Movie” to break down the ultimate question: Can a movie, made entirely out of Oscar Bait-y elements - like beloved, Pulitzer prize- winning source material, a cast made up entirely of people with accents and a heavy helping of PPP (Period Poverty Porn) - actually win an Oscar or 12? The answer to this, and many more questions, can be found within this week’s podcast (or on Wikipedia, but still listen to the podcast ‘cause Lola is a killer guest)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kenny and Phil get confessional about young love with Emily VanDerWerff (Critic at Large at Vox) as they dive into Freaks and Geeks "Boyfriends and Girlfriends". They talk boyfriends, girlfriends, virginity and...well...farting.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spooky Season is here and with Halloween being this week we decided to bust out a good old fashioned movie about the devil. Kenny and Phil sit down and talk about End of Days. Despite its title it’s not a movie about 2019(Am I Right?!), but instead it’s due to its apocalyptic plot and general lack of quality it’s the scariest thing Arnold Schwarzenegger has made outside of his Pumping Iron interviews and his career in politics.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Freaky Friday, we make friends with the new girl, comedy writer extraordinaire Toby Herman, and talk to her about Carded and Discarded, the seventh episode of Freaks and Geeks. We talk about friendship and abandonment and all that good stuff so listen in.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we hit our magic number and this week we hit the big 100. It’s the second half of our episode on Man on the Moon with Tig Notaro and we continue discussing the film and Jim Carrey in 1999. Thank you all so much for listening to our first 100 and we hope you rate, review and subscribe on iTunes so we can continue growing for the next 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenny Neibart on Drums, Phil Iscove on Bass, Special Guest Libby HIll (TV Editor at Indiewire) on Guitar, and finally a Brand New Episode of Freaky Fridays on I’M WITH THE BAND, the sixth episode of Freaks and Geeks, on vocals. Get ready to jam with us as we talk about our favorite moments from the show and our history with bands. ROCK ON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you believe, we got Tig Notaro to join us for 99th episode to talk about Man on the Moon (Man on the Moooon)? Phil, Kenny and the best standup in the world, Tig Notaro, breakdown the taxi drivin’, mighty-mouse-lip-syncin’, woman-rasslin’ performance artist Andy Kaufman, the equally eclectic performance artist who played him, Jim Carrey, and their influence on Tig’s life and career. Thank you for being a part of our first 99! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pencils Down! Phil, Kenny and guest Bart Nickerson (The Originals, Narcos) talk childhood Test and Sex Ed stress on this weeks Freaky Friday, about TESTS AND BREASTS, the fifth episode of Freaks and Geeks. So, make sure to double check you answers and read the instructions cause tough questions will be asked.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Lord what fools these mortals be!” Shakespeare wrote this in A Midsummer Night's Dream but he might as well have written it about Phil and Kenny, so luckily we brought in Joanna Robinson, of Vanity Fair, Little Gold Men and The Storm: A Lost Rewatch Podcast, to help us foolish mortals talk about all the late 90’s goodness of this adaptation of one of the Bard’s most famous comedies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Kelly is My Friend, just like Phil Iscove is My Friend, Kenny Neibart is My Friend, TV Writer Ashley Lyle(Narcos: Mexico, The Originals) is My Friend.    But KIM KELLY IS MY FRIEND is also the fourth episode of Freaks and Geeks and the subject of this episode of Freaky Fridays. Listen as we deep into the episode and that pesky thing we call friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't worry this is still podcast about 1999, but back in early September Warner Brothers released a trailer for their upcoming Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Todd Phillips and that film is being released this Friday.   Kenny had thoughts on the trailer. Phil had thoughts on the trailer. This is their story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Week we take a trip to Cuba and back with Gideon Yago (MTV News, HBO’s The Newsroom, Quantico and Narcos) to talk about BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, Wim Wenders' seminal documentary about a legendary group of Cuban Musicians and the seminal self titled album they put out.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novelist and Screenwriter David Iserson (His novel Firecracker,The Spy Who Dumped Me) joins us again on this Freakiest of Fridays for the discussion of TRICKS AND TREATS, the third episode of FREAKS AND GEEKS. We talk the ups and downs of Freaks and Geeks as it settles into its run and our beautifully awkward Halloween memories.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV Shows in 1999. What were the people watching? What Were We Watching? What Was a Hit? What Was a Flop? We sit down with Joe Adalian, West Coast editor for Vulture(New York Magazine), to answer all these questions (or not) and many more. We try to figure out what was up with what people were watching in 1999 and what deserved those views.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Weeks Freaky Friday, Phil and Kenny sit down with Novelist and Screenwriter David Iserson (Mr. Robot, Firecracker) to geek and freak about BEERS AND WEIRS the second episode of Freaks and Geeks. They talk about watching David's experience having watched the pilot early, the relate-ability and specificity that made Freaks and Geeks great and how the show bumped up against the expectations of TV in the era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Thomas(Co-Creator/Showrunner of CBS’ SWAT) joins Kenny and Phil to talk about The Best Man. Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chesnut, Saniaa Latham, Regina King, Terrence Howard, Harold Perrineu . A generation of African American stars collected in one beloved romantic comedy/drama. Taye Diggs may be the titular THE BEST MAN. But this week we hope that Phil, Kenny and guest Aaron Thomas will be your Best Men to talk about it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Freaky Fridays! Every week for the next 18 weeks we'll be diving into a new episode of the 1999 television masterpiece that is Freaks & Geeks. This week we discuss the pilot with Rolling Stone's Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall! We talk about the casting, the direction, the writing as well as the launch of the series, its development and its many timeslots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Literary adaptation Awards Bait is a clear part of any year in films legacy, so this week Phil and Kenny discuss Snow Falling on Cedars, the Ethan Hawke vehicle about a town wrestling with a racially charged murder, information I assume you are all learning now because it effectively doesn’t exist. “  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1999, one artist released an Album and Music Video so popular and influential that its aesthetics and attitude dominated pop culture throughout the the earlier parts of the next decade. A meteoric rise of popularity was the consequence for its star who thrived as one of the biggest stars on the planet off the back of this record. She's had her ups and downs but now 20 years later we have begun to re appreciate her music and her stardom. The album and music video is ...Baby One More Time and the artist, well, its Britney bitch!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to get taken for a ride cause this episode Phil, Kenny, along with guests Ashley Lyle(Narcos) and Melissa Lora talk DRIVE ME CRAZY, Melissa Joan Hart/Adrian Grenier high school comedy. The boys and guests take a trip down memory lane and have a lively conversation about what DMC gets right about the High School experience, digging themselves in a deeper hole with the 10 Things I Hate About You fans, talk about the boys and how cute they may or may not be and GASP! at Phil’s lack of familiarity with Clarissa Explains It All. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hard boiled crime movie taken away from its director. A star whose then future, now past makes it hard to watch. This Week, Phil, Kenny and guest Ben Acker (Thrilling Adventure Hour, Supernatural) talk about Payback, a film that would be up all their alleys if not for a good amount of tonal confusion, it having two cuts that neither of which completely fix it and some sexism disguised as genre trappings. Oh, and its star is also an abusive anti-Semite.   We dig deep on Mel Gibson’s Controversial career, Lucy Liu’s treatment by Hollywood, Ben Acker’s love of the Parker books (inspired by the movie), Director’s Cut v Theatrical Cut shenanigans, the biggest gap in 99 in ratings for a movie we’ve ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEAT VISION AND JACK, an experimental comedy pilot which was exposed to inappropriate levels of irony which made it the world’s most ahead of its time 30 minute TV episode. PODCAST LIKE ITS 1999, the podcast with the brains of two TV writers. Together (this week) try to analyze, joke about and appreciate Heat Vision and Jack’s place in the comedy landscape of the time and its influence on 20 years of comedy since.  THE PILOT is viewable on Youtube here https://youtu.be/6lWgXDOAJ5s, watch it quick before the deadly ABC and NBC corporations attempt to stop you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1999 movie SIMON SEZ features a brief scene where Dane Cook sports Dennis Rodman cosplay, and it is not even among the top 10 most painfully dated, over the top and out of place moments in this glorious vanity project for sadly, the person keeping US and North Korean relations afloat.  Listen as Kenny, Phil and returning Guest Teddy Bressman dissect the arc of Dennis Rodman’s career as an actor, the rise and fall of Dane Cook’s star and get behind the scenes info from one of the screenwriters on the experience of taking 5 months in France having to write a movie where an Interpol agent is friends with two hacker monks one of which refers to himself as Free Willy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, Podcast Like It's 1999 wasn't 'spose to be this way We did Analyze This, The Matrix, and a Bride who Ran Away!  The movies of 9-9 are great, that's clear But so many other things went down each week and month of that year, so...   We'll do TV, too! Like Friends Season 5 We'll do TV, too! Soon West Wing, Sopranos and more We'll do TV, too! 'Cause we're running out of mooooo... vies... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re a fan of set design, boy do we have a movie for you!  Jarett Weiselman (Netflix social media) comes back to the podcast to discuss Jan de Bont’s “The Haunting.” Now, if you’re a fan of logic, dramatic tension, character development, believable motivation, legitimate scares, special effects, utilizing the strengths of your actors or proper villains, look elsewhere.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1999, there were three distinct takes on the modern American mafia.    One, The Sopranos, was wildly successful both commercially and creatively and remade both American's understanding of the Italian Mafia, as well as the entire television industry.   A second, Analyze This, performed respectfully at the box office and among critics, providing audiences with both unexpected laughs and pathos.   A third, Mickey Blue Eyes, had Hugh Grant trying to talk like an American gangster, which sounded like a man choking as he attempted to gurgle marbles.    Join Phil and Kenny as they discuss the least successful, but silliest (!), entry in the late 20th Century mafia canon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Podcast Like it's 1999 takes a pass at it's stated goal of expanding its field of coverage beyond their home turf of movies and TV to include the beautiful game and one of its most legendary teams, the 1999 Women's Soccer Team.   Barbara Friend (Station 19) teams up with Phil and Kenny to kick around topics such as feminism, equal pay, progress in sports in America, representation, the similarities and differences between the 1999 and 2019 World Cup Champs, and the use of soccer puns when blurbing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea with Mussolini is Franco Zeffirilli's 1999, semi-autobiographical film about his upbringing in WW2 Italy by a group of British ex-pats of a certain age (played by the Dames Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Joan Plowright) and a couple of American women (played by the Goddesses Lily Tomlin and Cher).    It is also no better than the 10th date Phil, Kenny and guest Barrett Doss (Station 19, Broadway's Groundhog Day) would like to share with historic, brutal tyrants, following:   - Irish Coffee with Muammar Gaddafi - Hot Cocoa with Nicolas Maduro - Egg Creme with Idi Amin - Chardonnay with Pinochet - Pabst Blue Ribbon with Kim Jong-Un - Cosmopolitans with Genghis Khan - Red Dot with Pol Pot - Bee Pollen with Joseph Stalin  And - Champagne with Saddam Hussein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out the thrilling conclusion of Podcast Like it’s 1999s two-podcast series on a The Matrix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you blurb a movie like “The Matrix?”  How do you write a blurb that doesn’t suck?  How do you blurb a movie like “The Matrix?” By mentioning that it’s now beloved by cucks? Many a-things you’d want to blurb about it.  Many a-things you still don’t understand! But how can start to say The film deserves all the A’s Without sounding like a goober or a Stan?! How do you blurb a movie like “The Matrix?” How do you stop a bullet with your hand? Emily VanDerWerff (Vox Media) joins Phil and Kenny to analyze and break down the revolutionary, uber-successful and impossibly influential film “The Matrix.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that in 1999 there was a machine invented called the “Random Sundance Movie Generator?” That’s right! For a fraction of what a screenwriter cost, this machine spit out a complete Sundance movie script in seconds.  Take, for instance, “Happy, Texas.” No human could have come up with this seemingly unrelated combination of elements: Unlikely Lead Actors: Jeremy Northam, Steve Zahn Genre: Low-Stakes Heist  Flyover Country Setting: Rural, Texas Town, Present Day (But make it feel like 1983) Quirky Complication: Children’s beauty pageant   Far-fetched Cover Story: Characters pose as a gay couple Expected Price Tag at Sundance: $500k (or $10 million if you can get Harvey Weinstein to a screening).  So join Phil and Kenny as they discuss the Random Sundance Movie Generator’s magnum opus, “Happy, Texas” and the film festival it was created for.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking the mold this week on Podcast Like It's 1999 -- which be prepared we'll be doing more as we explore TV shows, award shows and much much more in the coming months -- but this week Phil sat down with Jaan Kittask (the man behind our wonderful theme song and logo) to do a deep dive into the soundtracks of 1999. We talk about the soundtracks to Magnolia, Cruel Intentions, Rushmore (which was released in 1999) and Go not to mention Dawson's Creek and Ally McBeal as well as some of our favorite albums of the year. Jaan and I also discuss the creative process behind making our awesome theme song! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron Shelton made some of the best and most beloved sports movies of all-time in Bull Durham, White Men Can’t and Tin Cup.    Boxing has long been considered the sport that lost naturally lends itself to dramatic storytelling, as evidenced by such classics as Raging Bull, Rocky and Million Dollar Baby.    So, when Ron Shelton came out with his boxing movie in 1999, audiences were expecting a knockout!    And what they got was... an extended gay panic joke?   Christian Lander (black-ish, The Mick) joins Phil and Kenny to dissect just how this seemingly perfect marriage of artist and subject was apparently derailed by the marriage of a director and his star.    And then they talk about WWE for 30 minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PHILLIP ISCOVE (co-host, “Podcast Like it’s 1999): It was really just supposed to be another episode, not unlike the 75 or so we had previously done.  KENNY NEIBART (co-host, “Podcast Like it’s 1999”): But something was different that day. Something in the air.  ERNIE HURTADO (producer, “Podcast Like It’s 1999”): That was the just the airplanes.  NEIBART: Aside from the airplanes. Something else. A certain je ne se quois.  WHITNEY FRIEDLANDER (entertainment journalist, guest “Podcast Like it’s 1999”): I think what Kenny is referring to is squeezing a non-problematic podcast from this very problematic movie. ISCOVE: Yes! We somehow avoided being problematic while talking about Woody Allen.  NEIBART: I don’t know if I’d say we were completely without controversy. What about the part where you defended Woody’s behavior? ISCOVE: I never defended Woody’s behavior!  FRIEDLANDER: I don’t think any of us defended him.  NEIBART (smirking): Phil did.  ISCOVE (steam rising): I did no such thing!  NEIBART: Ernie? HURTADO: I don’t know. He may have when one of those 15 planes flew over.  NEIBART: Yup.  ISCOVE: I never defended him! Stop putting that out there!  NEIBART: I guess our listeners will have to listen to the entire episode to find out. FRIEDLANDER: This got real weird, real fast. (Pause) ISCOVE: I didn’t defend him.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Double Episode! Fantasia 2000 with Karen Han and Julien Donkey-Boy with Ben Hosley Podcast like it’s 1999 is proud to bring to you a double bill that goes together like yogurt and sand.  First, Karen Han (Polygon) joins the guys for a deep dive into 1999s second most experimental film, Disney’s Fantasia 2000.  And then Karen stays on as Ben “Monster Man” Hosley (Blank Check) chimes in to talk a little Harmony Korine and the first most experimental film of 1999, Julien Donkey-Boy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before The Avengers. Before the Guardians of the Galaxy. Before the Justice League. Before the X-Men. Before the Agents of Shield. Before the Fantastic Four. Before the Suicide Squad. Before the Eternals. Before Birds of Prey. Before The Legends of Tomorrow. Before a The Defenders. Before the Teen Titans. Before the Umbrella Academy. Before Supermansion. But after Josie and the Pussycats. There were the Mystery Men with classic heroes like Mr. Furious! Blue Raja! The Bowler! The Shoveler! The Invisible Boy! And everyone’s favorite, The Spleen who’s secret power is super farts. Join Phil and Kenny as they welcome David Sims (The Atlantic, Blank Check), a superhero of film criticism and podcasting, to discuss this groundbreaking(-ish) superhero comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year was 1999. Woodstock. Free Love. The Moon Landing. Any one of them could make for a good movie. But Walk on the Moon defies that half-assed bullshit and just throws it all into a blender and somehow churns out a single, spectacular film. Writer/Producer Toby Herman joins the Pod to discuss this hidden little gem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a cool and spooky night Phil, Kenny and Ira Madison III (Daybreak, Keep It podcast) we’re mysteriously invited to discuss “House on Haunted Hill” and should any of them survivor the podcast, he would receive $1,000,000. Unfortunately, they all died. But the podcast lives on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this biblical epic, Billy Crudup plays the son of the the son of God, a man set adrift from his family, his society and himself. Gideon Yago (The Newsroom, Quantico) joins Phil and Kenny as they discusses the religious implications of this retelling of the Book of Fuckhead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Kenny are joined on the podcast this week by director and animator Miguel Jiron (Into the Spiderverse) to discuss - yawn - Hiyao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke."   We have some real slogs in 1999, but few are as rote as this one, folks. It's a story you've heard a million times. Boy kills giant hog imbued with a demon spirit. The spirit gets inside him and gives him, you guessed it, superhuman strength but, yup, is also going to kill him.     In an effort to find a cure, he encounters a wolf goddess and her human daughter, San. I know, grow an imagination, Miyazaki.    Of course, they don't fall in love, but grow to have a mutual respect for each other, like pretty much every story about a young man and woman in traumatic circumstances.    That says nothing of the other mundane things he runs into, like your cliched group of bandaged of lepers manufacturing firearms or the tree spirits who probably hold the secret to all life on earth.    On top of that, visually it looks like a Monet come to life and populated with best and worst living dreams and nightmares of a opium eater. Like every other fucking movie ever.    Well, we said we'd do every movie, so here's Princess Mononoke for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra Amin (WME) joins Phil and Kenny to talk about The Wood, a 1999 movie about the unexpected boners of growing up and the way those boners affect us all the way into adulthood and the friends you make along the way to help you get past your biggest boners as you stop being such a boner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil and Kenny are joined by producer Laura Neibart (Entourage, their children) to discuss Girl, Interrupted... Come for the thoughtful discussion about women’s mental health as portrayed in the film, but stay because you want to know who married Kenny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana Schwartz (Entertainment Weekly) joins the podcast to discuss Stuart Little, a movie that proves it’s not the size of the mouse that counts, it’s the size of his heart, which is also minuscule, because Stuart is a mouse.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean O’Connor (Late Late Show) joins Phil and Kenny to discuss Risa Bramon Garcia’s New Year’s Eve flick “200 Cigarettes” starring Paul Rudd, Nicole Ari Parker, Courtney Love, Dave Grohl, Krist Novaselic, Dave Chappelle, David LaChapelle, Martha Plimpton, Martha Plimpton’s friend, A Scottish Guy, Jay Mohr, Would Have Preferred Jay Less If You Know What I Mean, Kate Hudson, Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, the Aflac Duck, Gabby Hoffman, Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Guillermo Diaz, Fuck you, Fuck you, Fuck you, You’re Cool, Angela Featherstone, Paula Poundstone, Jeanine Garofalo (duh), Elvis Costello’s Glasses and Seamus McNally as “Crazed Driver” (uncredited). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anupam Nigam (Station 19, Psych) joins Kenny and Phil to discuss “Blue Streak,” Martin Lawrence’s 1999 remake of the beloved British Heist Film “The Big Job.” “Blue Streak” is one of the few remakes we cover in 1999 and, frankly, the most superfluous. Of what use is Martin Lawrence’s portrayal of diamond-thief-cum-imposter-police-officer when compared to Sid James’ legendary work in the original? For whom is the easy chemistry between Lawrence and co-star Luke Wilson, when anybody could type “The Big Job” into any steaming service and relive the timeless, oft-quoted repartee between Mr. James and Dick Emery? And which constituency was crying out to have the masterful scene where Mr. James disguises himself as a Italian food courier - replete with those classic wonky British dentures - reenacted by Mr. Lawrence? “Blue Streak” is, on own merits, a perfectly cromulent caper. But it is rendered obsolete in a society like ours, for, as everyone knows, “The Big Job” is cultural touchstone for families the world over. In remaking a timeless classic like “The Big Job,” moviegoers in 1999 likely wondered if Hollywood had simply run out of new ideas. Fortunately, it did not portend a permanent problem for the film industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erik Anderson (Awards Watch) join Phil and Kenny to break down and examine the 1999 Oscars, which got pretty much everything wrong.   Fortunately for movie lovers, the Academy has pretty much figured it out in the last 20 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erik Anderson (Awards Watch) joins Phil and Kenny to discuss the multiple Oscar-winning film "The Cider House Rules" and the 1999 Oscars.    But first, much like a certain Cider House, this podcast has rules.   The Podcast Like It's 1999 Rules:   1. Please do not talk about The Cider House Rules as if it was a worthy Best Picture nominee over Magnolia, Being John Malkovich, Eyes Wide Shut or The Talented Mr. Ripley. Or Toy Story 2. Or Notting Hill. Or The Mummy. Or EdTV. Or Anywhere but Here. Or Deuce Bigelow.  2. Please do not mention Michael Caine's Best Supporting Actor performance without also including that Tom Cruise was robbed.  3. Please do not speak positively about John Irving's Best Adapted Screenplay win without noting the category also included Election, The Talented Mr. Ripley, the Insider and The Green Mile* (*Mentioning the Green Mile is optional). 4. Please do not give this film "bonus points" for tackling abortion or the exploitation of marginalized workers without also noting the issues are shown exclusively from the point of view of white men. 5. Please do not drink or smoke on the roof.   If you follow those rules, we should have a great podcast, you Princes of Maine, you Kings of New England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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