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
Episodes
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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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...
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