Better Remembered
A nostalgic look back at movies from the 1990’s and 2000’s. In each episode, life long friends Scott and John compare a movie from 20 years ago to their memories of them. Are these old movies great, or are they Better Remembered? New episodes every other week.
Episodes
🏢🚁💥🎅 In this remastered episode of Better Remembered, we revisit what many (and mostly importantly, I) consider the greatest Christmas Movie of all time, Die Hard. This movie has everything on this years wish list: Santa (check), a fun office Christmas party (check), a strong female lead (check?). Our Christmas gift to you, our favorite listener, Yippee-Ki-Yay, 2.0: A Remastered Die Hard Experience.
🎉 That’s a wrap on Season 4 of Better Remembered! 🎉
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and revisit all 12 movies we watched this season—from epic adventures to nostalgic favorites. We share our biggest laughs, wildest debates, and most surprising discoveries. 🌟
This special episode is our way of saying THANK YOU to our amazing listeners. 🙌 Your support, downloads, and messages mean the world to us—and our season recaps ar...
In this episode of Better Remembered, we revisit Steven Spielberg’s 2004 dramedy The Terminal. Starring Tom Hanks as a man stranded at JFK airport, this quirky film follows his journey of resilience, resourcefulness, and finding humanity in the most unexpected places. After our rewatch, we land on a solid 3 out of 5 stars.
Beyond the movie, we explore a variety of fascinating topics: Scott shares updates on building a farming game s...
In this electrifying episode of Better Remembered, we dive into the world of Norse gods and Marvel magic with the 2011 movie Thor! ⚡🔨 From Mjolnir to Asgard, we break down what makes this origin story a fan favorite and whether it stands the test of time.
We also take a detour into the gritty series Hell On Wheels, explore some outrageously profitable movie franchises, and discuss the fascinating rise of text-to-video AI. 🤖
Is Thor...
In this wild episode of Better Remembered, we go all-in on the action-packed classic Face/Off! 🎭 Get ready for explosive stunts, dramatic face-swapping, and Nicolas Cage at his wildest!
But that’s just the beginning. We kick things off with a fun conversation about words you should probably avoid saying. 😅 Then, Scott reviews Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Netflix’s mythological adventure Kaos.
Next up, we air our frustrations over th...
In this hilarious episode of Better Remembered, we tackle Mel Brooks’ classic parody Robin Hood: Men in Tights! 🏹 Get ready for a trip to Sherwood Forest like you’ve never seen before, filled with slapstick comedy, catchy tunes, and that unmistakable Mel Brooks humor.
But the fun doesn’t end there! John dives deep into the hit series The Bear from FX, and I bring you a fresh review of MGM's time-travel slasher, Totally Killer.
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In this lively episode of Better Remembered, we’re joined by guest host Mckaelen as we travel back in time with Blast From The Past, the quirky 1999 comedy about a man raised in a fallout shelter who emerges into the world for the first time.
But that’s not all! We dig into the incredible world of special effects movie makeup, learning about our guest host's experiences in the artform. Then, we shift gears to review the 2024 Ol...
In this epic episode of Better Remembered, we’re joined by guest host Jason as we dive into Ridley Scott’s masterpiece, Gladiator. Follow the journey of a former Roman General who seeks vengeance against the corrupt emperor responsible for his family's murder and his descent into slavery.
But the conversation doesn’t stop there! We explore the fascinating world of Rome during the age of Marcus Aurelius and discuss the enduring ...
In this episode of Better Remembered, Scott shares the heartwarming story of his daughter’s first on-stage performance, where she drummed in front of a live audience with all the confidence in the world. We then dive into a kaiju showdown, comparing Godzilla Minus One to Godzilla X Kong—which one is truly worth your time?
Next up, John tests our knowledge with some fun Will Smith trivia before we take a nostalgic trip back to July 2...
In this episode of Better Remembered, we dive into Kevin Smith's iconic directorial debut, Clerks. Join us as we spend a day with Dante and Randal, two convenience store clerks who entertain themselves by annoying customers, debating movies, and playing hockey on the store roof.
But that’s not all! We also chat about the TV shows we’ve been binge-watching, ponder the intriguing theory of whether the Egyptian pyramids were ancie...
Touchdown! In this episode of Better Remembered, we tackle the 1999 comedy-drama Varsity Blues. Follow the journey of a backup quarterback who steps up to lead a Texas high school football team to glory after the star quarterback gets injured.
But that’s not all! We also dive into the timeless debate: does food really taste better when cooked over a campfire? Plus, we compare the budgets and outcomes of the films Ready Pla...
Get ready for a wild ride! In this episode of Better Remembered, we dive into the 2004 comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. Follow along as Harold, a diligent Korean-American office worker, and Kumar, his carefree Indian-American stoner buddy, embark on a hilarious and outrageous journey to fulfill their late-night craving for White Castle burgers.
As we relive their epic adventure, we’ll also chat about some of the latest de...
Hold on to your butts! In this episode of Better Remembered, we journey back to 1993 to revisit the groundbreaking action-thriller Jurassic Park. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film follows a pragmatic paleontologist who finds himself in a race against time to protect two children on a tour of a nearly complete dinosaur theme park in Central America after a catastrophic power failure sets the park’s cloned dinosaurs free.
We div...
Welcome back to "Better Remembered" for the premiere of Season 4! In this episode, we dive into the groovy world of the 1997 comedy classic, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Join us as we revisit the hilarious escapades of Austin Powers, a world-class playboy and part-time secret agent from the swinging 1960s, who is thawed out after thirty years in a cryogenic state to take on his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil.
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Well, we have made it to the end of another season of great movies, and maybe one or two not so great movies. But either way, we did it! 🎉 Join us as we look back over season 3, recap each movie, and pick the best and worst of what we watched.
On this episode of Better Remembered we watch the second highest grossing movie of 1993, Mrs. Doubtfire. After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Staring Robin Williams, Sally Field, and Pierce Brosnan.
Also in this episode, we talk about the number grossing movie of 1993, Jurassic Park, discuss the second amendment, and S...
Scott and John watch this Disney western (?) where the king of Gondor must race a horse across the Arabian desert to save the Indians' horses. Don't think too much about it.
On this episode of Better Remembered we watch the 2003 adventure film The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.
Also in this episode, we talk about Playstation 2 on the PC, a possible revival of MXC, and other shows we have been watching recently.
Join Scott and John as we rewatch this historical adventure...
Does James Cameron make good movies? John says yes, Scott is not so sure. On this episode of the show, we watch the 1994 action flick True Lies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis, directed by James Cameron. Is he all hype? Listen and find out.
Pop quiz hot shot, talk less than 50 words a minute and the episode will explode! What do you do? What do you do?!?!
On this episode of the show we watch the 1994 action movie Speed staring Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, and Sandra Bullock. We also talk about the medical industry, indie video game development, and that roller coaster with he broken track that you have already moved on from.
Join us as we rewatch thi...
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