📓 Now and Then (1995) – Girlhood, Nostalgia, and the Sleepover Movie of the 90s

This week we revisit Now & Then, the 1995 coming-of-age film that promised a balance of “now” and “then,” but really gave us a full buffet of “then” with just a garnish of “now.” From séances and occult experiments to baffling boy nudity, this movie raised a lot of questions for us as kids... and even more as adults. Luckily, it also gave us one of the best soundtracks of the 90s and Rosie O’Donnell as the big sister we always wanted.

What You’ll Hear in this Episode:

• Why these four girls were (maybe?) even friends after 25 years
• The questionable decision-making of 12-year-olds
• Sleepovers, séances, and casual occult dabbling
• Appreciating Rosie O’Donnell and 90s girlhood icons
• Why this soundtrack still slaps today

🎙️Hosts:

• Mary Meyst-Huset – Middle School Seance Coordinator
• Teddy Micklos – Keeper of sleepover secrets

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