Episodes

  • Episode 421: Valley Girl (1983)
    Jul 26 2024

    A teenager in the San Fernando Valley is torn between her boyfriend and a Hollywood punk.

    Filmmaker and author Kevin Smokler joins us to chat about cheap music education, meaty roles for parents in teen movies, and different types of star-crossed lovers. Like, we’re for sure gonna find out if Valley Girl stands the Test of Time.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 420: Twister (1996)
    Jul 19 2024

    An estranged husband and wife work together as they chase powerful tornadoes.

    Listen as we chat about Cracker Jack QR codes, strong coaxial cables, and scientists on a box of Wheaties. Then we find out if Twister stands the Test of Time.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 419: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
    Jul 12 2024

    To stop a counterfeiting ring, Axel Foley infiltrates an amusement park.

    Listen as we talk about James’ beautiful beard, the details of dollars, and the fun part of sending interoffice memos. Then we find out if Beverly Hills Cop III stands the Test of Time.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 418: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
    Jul 5 2024

    Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to solve a series of violent crimes.

    Join us as we chat about the trouble with making sequels, shooting virtual reality guns, and keeping vitamins in a paper bag. Then we find out if Beverly Hills Cop II stands the Test of Time.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 417: Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
    Jun 28 2024

    A Detroit police officer investigates the murder of his best friend in Beverly Hills.

    Listen as we chat about Eddie Murphy’s laugh, sequels on streamers, and saying "I love you" to your bro. Then we find out if Beverly Hills Cop stands the Test of Time.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 416: Chinatown (1974)
    Jun 21 2024

    A private eye investigates a complex web of deceit, corruption, and murder.

    Listen as we chat about shockingly expensive concert tickets, a comically small gun, and the difference between a scar and an open wound. Forget it, James... it’s a podcast to see if Chinatown stands the Test of Time.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 415: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
    Jun 14 2024

    The brothers of a rowdy fraternity drink, party, and try not to get expelled.

    Special guests Rich Noah and Paul Brief—our dads!—join us to chat about John Belushi’s eyebrows, a freeze-frame heart attack, and getting an A in lobotomy. Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to find out if National Lampoon's Animal House stands the Test of Time.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 414: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
    Jun 7 2024

    Mad Max fights for his life, and the lives of young plane crash survivors.

    Listen as we discuss Jeff Garlin’s thoughts on Michael Bay, laws that are just six words long, and what this movie has in common with Showgirls. Two men enter, one man leaves as we find out if Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome stands the Test of Time.

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    44 mins