Confidently Controversial

Full disclosure, this ep happens over the course of two days because we get tired and silly real easily and it was late and we just couldn't handle it. That being said, join us as we watch a Disney staple from our youth that explores the treachery of being small in a great big world, the idea that our parents are just people, too, and the joyful concept that everyone adds value in their own way. Even you. Yes, you. It's 1989's Hone...

The Running Man is a popular hip-hop move, widely believed to have originated in the late 1980s in Oakland, California. It was popularized by award-winning rapper, dancer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor MC Hammer. Jk...I truly wish I could tell you that we are discussing one of the true highlights of the 1980’s -  the amazing dance called the running man, howmever, our moves and grooves podcast has yet to make it to air, so I g...

Wayne's World, Wayne's World [INSERT WOO WOO WOO SOUNDS HERE] - Party on, guys, we're watching 1992's Saturday Night Live sketch spin-off Wayne's World! Starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, this movie remains iconically schwingy and you can utter your eternal thanks to it for giving Rob Lowe his first comedy role. Oh and Bohemian Rhapsody is there. Five stars.

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So, you know that thing when you are at your psychic club meeting and you get bamboozled into finding a lost Incan City in Ecuador by the guy who played Columbo? No? Seriously? Huh. Okay, well then you may not relate too much with this movie, but it does have Cyndi Lauper and Jeff Goldblum in it, so at least you have that to look forward to, right? Guys, it's 1988's Vibes.

If you are a gen-xer who loves to relax to the sweet sounds of true crime, 1990's Lisa might be the reason why. Was this a made for TV movie you may ask yourself as you watch... absolutely not, ladies, this masterpiece somehow made it to the theatres! Join us as this week as we explore the dark side of prank phone calls, answering machines, growing up too soon, and, of course, early 90's fashion.   

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Look, I want to write something clever here, but the truth is, it's been a few weeks since we watched this bleak little movie about sad people in 1935 America and I just don't have it in me. It's 1984's Places in the Heart. I think Emily cried. I am sure I got mad. Sally Field, John Malkovich, Ed Harris, and Danny Glover are in it. They did a good job. What else do you want from me? Are you really reading this blurb to decide if yo...

Look, sometimes, even after 30 years of solid friendship, you aren't really able to fully commit to a relationship because you just don't share the same mores and beliefs. For Emily and I, it was never politics or religion keeping us distant - it was the fact that she had never really seen Dirty Dancing. I mean, what in the actual? Finally though, that barrier has been torn down and we have truly bonded over the wonder that is Patr...

Holy smokes, guys - we. are. back. It's finally time for season 3 and after a short delay we are locked in and looking forward to bringing you all of the horrible hits and magnificent misses of our youth! First up, we are introing the one and only, Mr. Kurtis (?) Russell to the podcast with 1986's Big Trouble in Little China. As with any Emily pick, we guarantee three things... 1. Kim is going to make her hatred and discomfort know...

Happy Holidays ConConers - we are wrapping up season two by putting the final piece of bread on the Slater sandwich you've always dreamed of - it's 1985's The Legend of Billie Jean! This movie teaches an important lesson, if someone wrongs you in the amount of at least $608 you need to make a very big deal about it. Confront the enemy, go on the lam, steal some stuff (but leave a note), cut your hair, start a movement - I mean, aft...

Mystic Pizza might seem like a heartfelt tale about friendship, love, and self-discovery in a small Connecticut town—but let’s be real. It’s basically a 104-minute pizza commercial in disguise. If you don’t find yourself drooling over cheesy slices by the end, we’re seriously impressed by your willpower. Also, young Vincent D’Onofrio? Yeah, he’s a snack too. Join us as we break down this iconic coming-of-age film and try to resist ...

Wow guys, I really don't know what to tell you, except that the 80s as a decade was not holding back on being confident in their controversy. This week, we're watching Maid to Order, a 1987 film that is bold in its privilege and use of terrible songs to cover a complete lack of storyline. If you have fond memories of this movie, you probably forgot the premise, the plot and just how terrible Ally Sheedy's hair is in this thing. I m...

It's the most fun! When the world feels absolutely bananas, sometimes you just gotta lean into movies that make you a happy even if they contain somewhat questionable material. This week we are sipping on bevos, calling each other sweet potatoes and watching 1989's Shag. Set in 1963, this movie contains some delightful teens as they venture to Myrtle Beach for one last goonie weekend. There's kissing, there's  teasing, there's sque...

Well guys, we are going to tell you what you already knew when you read the title of this week's episode - this is an Emily pick and it's real weird. Anna to the Infinite Power is not a heartwarming story about math (which I know is what you were hoping for), but a grumpy tale about clones and maybe an argument for nurture over nature? Yes, I said clones. Bitchy ones. Come along and watch with us, won't you?

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Well, here we are, back for another week of pissing off the horror movie fans with our acerbic wit and highly delightful takes on the entire horror movie genre. That's a joke. Dudes hate us and honestly, we are okay with it. That's why this week, we've waded all the way into the pool of bloody goo and are watching 1978's Halloween. Yes, the OG. Oh and we did it at night... take that, fellas. What did we think? Hmmmm, aside from all...

Let's pretend I need to write a whole paragraph about this movie to help you remember the exceptional plot and delightful storyline, however, we all know that the only thing I need to write about 1987's The Monster Squad is "wolfman's got nards.".  Guys, it's all you remember for a reason. Well, unless you are Emily. She remembers how hot she thought (thinks?) Dracula was (is?). Anyway, come listen to us talk about it.

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And that's why you always leave a note... Listen Roald Dahl, we appreciate your valiant attempts to keep kids safe by teaching them a lesson, but did you have to do it with so much terror, scalp itch and villainization of chubby kids?  I'll wait... Guys, this week, we watched 1990's The Witches and while Angelica Huston is an icon who should be worshipped until end times, this film was just too manic for our middle-aged brains. We'...

Spooky season is upon us and this year, guys - we. are. ready. I mean, sorta. Week one features another wildly weird pick straight from the tortured youth of Emily's living room - a 1983 kids movie (?) that might be about sin? Or maybe friendship? Or probably something else entirely that we completely missed because honestly this movie was a lot. And by a lot, I mean I don't really remember what happened aside from some sort of cre...

Tom Hanks laughing manically into the giant hole in the floor where his bathtub once stood is hands down one of the top scenes in any movie, any where, of all time. I will fight you if you think otherwise. Get excited, because this week, we are watching the 1986 film about poor decision making, things that are too good to be true, and of course, adultery. It's The Money Pit!! Tom Hanks and Shelly Long, folks - you will love it.

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