Why Were We Allowed to Watch This?

Why Were We Allowed to Watch This?

We’re sisters. We’re funny. We’re still emotionally recovering from My Girl. Why Were We Allowed to Watch This? is a nostalgia-fueled, laugh-so-you-don’t-cry podcast where two sisters dig into the unforgettable (and often emotionally scarring) movies of the 1990s. Each week, we revisit a theatrical release from 1990–1999 to ask the big questions: Why was this PG? Who said this was okay? And why did our parents just leave us alone during HBO free preview weekend? Whether you’re a Xennial who wore out your VHS tapes or a Millennial raised on cable TV trauma, this show is your cozy, chaotic c

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July 8, 2025 39 mins

In this week’s episode, we dive into Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands — the wholesome yet mildly terrifying coming-of-age story about a shy goth boy with literal garden shears for hands. It’s where an unhinged movie meets our most unhinged discussion yet.

Bonus:You’ll also hear the story of our long-lost “cousin” Vincent Price and learn just how trusting one of the sisters can be when presented with extremely questionable facts.

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Mark as Played

In this episode, we dive into the ‘90s classic of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. This movie was a staple in our childhoods and one of the few where we know all the dialogue (and for Teddy, the action sequences). From Alan Rickman’s scene-stealing portrayal of the Sheriff of Nottingham to KevinCostner… well, attempting a British accent, it’s a nostalgicrollercoaster. Today, we discuss this movie and the impact it had on the lives of...

Mark as Played

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