Back For Our Future - A 90's Movie and Music Podcast

Back For Our Future - A 90's Movie and Music Podcast

Back For Our Future is a 90's movie podcast that's part documentary and part coming-of-age story as hosts Drew Hall and Tony Niknejadi recap their film-going experiences throughout the 1990s. The series looks back to help better inform our filmmaking future. We'll discuss important films and music of the 90s plus how they helped shape our careers as filmmakers.

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August 6, 2025 62 mins

We lost a few great entertainers.

Back For Our Future Tributes Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Chuck Mangione.

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It's 1994 and woodstock happens do you remember it? Movies and more!



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RIP, Michael Madsen


1. July 6th: FORREST GUMP(Plus The Soundtrack, as it sold 12 million records), Founding Of Amazon/Cadabra 2. July 15th: ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, TRUE LIES, Brazil wins the World Cup on July 17th 3. July 20th: THE CLIENT 4. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU, THE MASK 5. Album Releases

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June 25, 2025 61 mins

In this heartfelt episode, Tony and Drew pay tribute to Tony's late uncle, Teddy, reflecting on their cherished memories together, particularly their shared love for movies. They discuss the impact Teddy had on Tony's life, recounting stories of their time spent watching iconic films and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation evolves into a broader reflection on family, legacy, and the importance of storytellin...

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What's Drew's most hated song of all time? Where were you when OJ Simpson drove away...PLUS more movies from the legendary summer of 1994!

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Oh we have a big one. It's the Summer Movie Preview. Which movie will reign supreme and which movies win the week? Play along if you like.



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It's summer 1994. Where were you when you saw Speed!

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Talking Crow with Brandon Lee. Featuring an actual on set account of the events that took his life.

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April 16, 2025 60 mins

Let's celebrate the life and movies of Val Kilmer.

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1. APRIL 15th: COPS AND ROBBERSONS, SURVIVING THE GAME, Drew survives grounding....Oh Well To The F----ing Loot Story. 2. APRIL 22nd: BAD GIRLS, BRAINSCAN(See This together....also talk about soundtrack), CHASERS 3. NO ESCAPE(See This Together), PCU(Soundtrack Too), WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN, WITH HONORS MAY 6th: CLEAN SLATE, 3 NINJAS KICK BACK

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Insane show this week with one of the most wild ONLY in the 90s stories.


1. MARCH 25th: D2 THE MIGHTY DUCKS, Kurt Cobain agees to go to Detox 2. MARCH 30th: JIMMY HOLLYWOOD, MAJOR LEAGUE 2, Drew gets grounded. 3. APRIL 1st: BACKBEAT, CLIFFORD, Kurt Cobain escapes Detox and sees Duff McKagan 4. APRIL 6th: Nirvana drops out of Lollapalooza 1994 5. APRIL 8th: Kurt Cobain found dead, Smashing Pumpkins Concert! 6. Tribute to Michelle T...

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1. MARCH 4th: We buy Smashing Pumpkins tickets and meet Andy Oliver. John Candy dies. Kurt Cobain goes missing. ANGIE, THE CHASE, GREEDY. 2. MARCH 9th: 4 WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL, THE REF 3. MARCH 18th: Kurt Cobain locks himself in a room with guns. Cops come and get him out. MONKEY TROUBLE, NAKED GUN 33 1/3, THE PAPER 4. MARCH 23rd: ABOVE THE RIM 5. Tony's Picks

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1. We talk about the infamous Notre Dame/Ohio State Drew call. 2. FEBRUARY 18th: BLUE CHIPS, ON DEADLY GROUND, REALITY BITES(and soundtrack) 3. FEBRUARY 25th: SUGAR HILL 4. MARCH 11th: GUARDING TESS, LIGHTNING JACK, THE HUDSUCKER PROXY 5. Tony's Pick

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 It's January 1994 and we have loads of movies including Ace Ventura Pet Detective, My Girl 2, and more.

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January 22, 2025 62 mins

On this episode of Back for Our Future we've got Philadelphia, Grumpy Old Men, Batman Mask of the Phantasm and more.



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Happy New Year! It's November of 1993! We're talking about Adam's Family Values 2, Mrs. Doubtfire, Schindler's List, and many more!

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Drew and Tony give their best Christmas film pics PLUS November movies from 1993 and Drew's very first concert. Primus with the Melvins (almost)!



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Merry Christmas Ya'll. Lots to unpack in this episode including Rudy!


A nightmare before Christmas, Beverly Hillbillies, and Judgement Night!!!


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Big show discussing Dazed and Confused PLUS the Program and more!



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November 13, 2024 58 mins

On the show: Louder than Life festival review, Fortress, Kalifornia, True Romance, and Striking Distance.


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