Movies I Missed

On the tenth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian examine whether it's more fun to play a board game or to watch it with a viewing of Clue. This was Rian's choice for review based on years of positive opinions from his peers and a curiosity toward the film's multiple endings. Join our hosts as they try to keep all the characters straight, fail to solve the murder mystery and suffer through a recap of the plot within the...

On the ninth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian decide that maybe their grand plan of building a coffee plantation may not be as lucrative as they'd once thought after watching Out Of Africa. Jesse chose this film for the show because it won Best Picture at the Oscars, so it's surely a must-see...right? Join our hosts as they learn a thing or two about World War I, discover the dangers of marrying for convenience rath...

On the eighth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian find out the meaning of "fair is fair" as they learn The Legend of Billie Jean. Rian chose this film for discussion on the show because the thought the poster looked cool and sometimes that's all it takes. Join our hosts as they rock out to the 80's pop soundtrack, recall the days when the mall was the coolest place to be (even if the entire building was decorated in sh...

For the seventh episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian take a trip to the land of the rising sun to learn from a master with the epic Ran. This film was Jesse's choice as he works toward his goal of seeing more than one Akira Kurosawa movie. Join our hosts as they struggle to pronounce everyone's names and struggle to recall anything they may have once learned about Shakespeare, but have fun doing it.

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On the sixth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian tap their costly, copyrighted red ruby slippers together and Return To Oz. Rian chose this film for review based on how weird he'd heard it was and if that's what you're looking for, it delivers. Join our hosts as they wonder what Wheelers are, lose their minds over stop-motion animation and play "spot the real chicken" (which is harder than it sounds).

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On the fifth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian take a detour to Spokane for a movie neither of them knew anything about called Vision Quest. Jesse's choice turned out to be a moody, music-heavy coming-of-age drama about teenage ambition, wrestling and unexpected love (hey, it is and 80's movie after all). Join our hosts as they learn all about vision quests, "the cooze" and the dramatic effect Pelé can have on a midd...

On the fourth episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian travel to a fantastical world full of wandering heroes and perplexing MacGuffins inhabited by Red Sonja. This was Rian's pick because when it comes to 80's action movies he's a completist. Topics of discussion include the finer points of Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, where the budget went and capable, self-reliant women who are nonetheless repeatedly rescued by macho ...

On the third episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian wade through the complicated loyalties and cold-blooded calculations of Prizzi’s Honor. This was Jesse's choice for review and his motivations were spotty at best. Follow along as our hosts debate the film’s genre, the intentions of the filmmakers and its validity as an Oscar contender.

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On the second episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian live vicariously through Madonna vehicle Desperately Seeking Susan. Rian chose this movie for review based largely on the poster which may not be the best indicator of what you're in for. Join our hosts as they admire Madonna's fashion sense, 1980's New York City and a young Aiden Quinn's relationship with his cat.

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On the first episode of Movies I Missed: 1985, Jesse and Rian kick off the new season with Spies Like Us, a Cold War comedy from the minds behind The Blues Brothers and A League of Their Own. Jesse picked this one and somewhere between the snow suits and nuclear warheads, the laughs got lost. Grab your fake IDs, dodge a few nukes and settle in for some classic 80s misfires.

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On the eleventh episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian summarize their thoughts on what they watched for the show this season, hand out some very prestigious awards and reveal their personal favorite films of 1999. Doll yourself up for the red carpet and join our intrepid hosts for a show that may not be as star-studded as the Oscars, but will be mercifully shorter.

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On the tenth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian wrap up this season's reviews with the twisted tale of The Talented Mr. Ripley. As usual Rian had seen this film before, though it was Jesse's pick. Toss on your best borrowed clothes and swing by the metaphorical seaside villa for a duet at the jazz club with Jude Law, some peeping on the sailboat with Philip Seymour Hoffman and more convenient coincidences than you can...

For the ninth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian watch Girl, Interrupted whether they intended to or not (you'll understand when you listen to the show). This was Rian's choice to review, but neither had seen it before. Join our hosts as they call James Mangold's directorial career into question, debate the legitimacy of every "fact" in this screenplay and cross their fingers that the cat makes it out of the film unsc...

On the eighth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian attempt to keep it together for a discussion of Hollywood satire Bowfinger. While Rian is a self-professed long-time fan of the film, this was Jesse's first time seeing it. Join them as they watch Eddie Murphy pull double duty (yet again), try their hardest not to show it to the Laker girls and make comparisons to real life schlockmeister Roger Corman

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For the seventh episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian lock lips with Cruel Intentions. For a change of pace, Jesse had seen this film before while Rian hadn't. Come along with them as they drink in an MTV Movie Award-winning kiss, lament that Ryan Phillipe's butt is the only nudity on display and wonder where all the adults were during the events of the film.

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On the sixth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian go far out with cult classic Galaxy Quest. While new to Jesse, who chose it for the show, Rian already considered himself a fan of this film. Join them as they explore strange new fictional television franchises, seek out surprisingly solid practical and CG effects and boldly go where no Home Improvement star has gone before.

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On episode 5 of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian tackle the "horror" (?) film Stigmata. This was Rian's choice, though it was new to both of them. Join our hosts as they get down and dirty with the Vatican's own C.S.I. unit, possession by priest and some of the most questionable interior design this side of Pee-Wee's Playhouse.

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On the fourth episode of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian dissect the complicated connective tissue of Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia. This was Jesse's choice for the show, though Rian had seen it before (albeit a long time ago). Listen in as they observe lovelorn losers, men who love to hate women (or is that men who hate to love women?) and the cutthroat world of competitive children's trivia.

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On the third installment of Movies I Missed: 1999, Jesse and Rian take a trip back to the 70's with Spike Lee's Summer of Sam. While neither had seen this film before, it was serial-killer-obsessed Rian's pick for the show. Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the mean streets of New York City in the 70's where spiked hair was scary, adventurous sex was only for your side piece and dogs gave the marching orders.

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