<![CDATA[Does It Hold Up?]]>a67ea8e8-6182-525f-9a3e-a841a606e872Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:00:15 +0000Captivate.fmMatt Spencerhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/28f9e6e6-fe12-44a8-8a90-8b204b4bc862/GFZ1qDEy5-PqLHqLCkxdYA8I.pngDoes It Hold Up?Matt SpencerMatt SpencerDo you ever watch a movie from your childhood & wonder: "Why did I love this so much when I was a kid?" or "Why didn't I notice THAT when I was a kid?" or "WTF did I just watch??" These are the questions that intrepid podcast hosts & brothers Jeff & Matt dive into every week, as they attempt to make sense of their youthful cinematic obsessions, investigate the changing cultural landscape, and hopefully not completely ruin their childhoods in the process. Welcome to Does it Hold Up?https://does-it-hold-up-mj.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastEpisode 47: Sidekicks (1992)Episode 47: Sidekicks (1992)This week, the brothers kick into action as they revisit this 1992 cult-classic staple of their boyhood VHS collection, discussing its meta-cinematic fan service, its striking similarity to an '80s classic, and its eclectic cast, headlined by the late, great Jonathan Brandis & of course, the Jimmy Stewart of action heroes: Chuck Norris (as Himself).

It's Sidekicks.

]]>This week, the brothers kick into action as they revisit this 1992 cult-classic staple of their boyhood VHS collection, discussing its meta-cinematic fan service, its striking similarity to an '80s classic, and its eclectic cast, headlined by the late, great Jonathan Brandis & of course, the Jimmy Stewart of action heroes: Chuck Norris (as Himself).

It's Sidekicks.

]]>6fbd9663-e13c-4182-83bd-9c299e8ca636Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -050001:23:40truefull1561561Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: A Christmas Story (1983)Special Episode: A Christmas Story (1983)For a special holiday episode, the brothers discuss Bob Clark's 1983 classic, breaking down the film's everlasting appeal, brilliant writing, underrated performances, as well as whether or not it is THE quintessential Christmas movie. Aso, Jeff & Matt officially rank their 12 favorite holiday movies.

It's A Christmas Story.

]]>For a special holiday episode, the brothers discuss Bob Clark's 1983 classic, breaking down the film's everlasting appeal, brilliant writing, underrated performances, as well as whether or not it is THE quintessential Christmas movie. Aso, Jeff & Matt officially rank their 12 favorite holiday movies.

It's A Christmas Story.

]]>7be82cad-3767-413a-90f7-4b17f5501ce2Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -050001:48:21truefull1551551Matt SpencerEpisode 46: Splash (1984)Episode 46: Splash (1984)The brothers return by diving into the 1984 "fish-out-of-water" rom-com starring Tom Hanks (in his first starring role) & Daryl Hannah, marveling at the incredible crop of talent at the beginning of their careers on display, as much as the reasoning behind its box-office success and (apparently) beloved (for some reason) reputation.

It's Splash.

]]>The brothers return by diving into the 1984 "fish-out-of-water" rom-com starring Tom Hanks (in his first starring role) & Daryl Hannah, marveling at the incredible crop of talent at the beginning of their careers on display, as much as the reasoning behind its box-office success and (apparently) beloved (for some reason) reputation.

It's Splash.

]]>94939456-988a-47e5-93db-9ca87a310d4cMon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -050001:13:44truefull1541541Matt SpencerEpisode 45: King Ralph (1991)Episode 45: King Ralph (1991)This week, the brothers take a look back at this John Goodman fish-out-of-water comedy, celebrating the enormous appeal of its star, gawking at the outrageousness of its premise, and reveling in its surprisingly effective performance from the great Peter O'Toole.

It's King Ralph.

]]>This week, the brothers take a look back at this John Goodman fish-out-of-water comedy, celebrating the enormous appeal of its star, gawking at the outrageousness of its premise, and reveling in its surprisingly effective performance from the great Peter O'Toole.

It's King Ralph.

]]>9a2b88f6-684c-4844-924a-417881e8f69fMon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -050001:18:00truefull1531531Matt SpencerEpisode 44: You've Got Mail (1998)Episode 44: You've Got Mail (1998)This week, the brothers dial-up & log-in for Nora Ephron's late '90s rom-com starring Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan (in their third on-screen collab), pondering everything from the Internet's impact on dating to how this film stacks up against the trio's previous films, as well as whether or not the film's naive perspective of the world-wide-web holds up.

(Spoiler Alert: It doesn't.)

It's You've Got Mail.

]]>This week, the brothers dial-up & log-in for Nora Ephron's late '90s rom-com starring Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan (in their third on-screen collab), pondering everything from the Internet's impact on dating to how this film stacks up against the trio's previous films, as well as whether or not the film's naive perspective of the world-wide-web holds up.

(Spoiler Alert: It doesn't.)

It's You've Got Mail.

]]>ecce7517-fa90-418c-91f7-623f06d701d6Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -050001:11:28truefull1521521Matt SpencerEpisode 43: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)Episode 43: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)The brothers go back to high school for this '90s teen rom-com classic, discussing its stellar cast of soon-to-be-stars, the evolution of the teen genre as a whole, and the undeniable charisma & charm of the late great Heath Ledger.

It's 10 Things I Hate About You.

]]>The brothers go back to high school for this '90s teen rom-com classic, discussing its stellar cast of soon-to-be-stars, the evolution of the teen genre as a whole, and the undeniable charisma & charm of the late great Heath Ledger.

It's 10 Things I Hate About You.

]]>1134f3bb-c5b1-4470-b018-2e4f21e5172aMon, 16 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -050001:19:30truefull1511511Matt SpencerEpisode 42: Bean (1997)Episode 42: Bean (1997)This week, the brothers bumble their way through the exploits of Rowan Atkinson's trademark slapstick counterpart in his auspicious American debut, a comedy that proved to be knee-slapping fun for one of them and borderline unbearable torture for the other.

"Brace yourself."

It's Bean.

]]>This week, the brothers bumble their way through the exploits of Rowan Atkinson's trademark slapstick counterpart in his auspicious American debut, a comedy that proved to be knee-slapping fun for one of them and borderline unbearable torture for the other.

"Brace yourself."

It's Bean.

]]>93919d2c-b4bc-4a1f-806b-2fd1456ce590Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -050001:20:49truefull1501501Matt SpencerEpisode 41: Platoon (1986)Episode 41: Platoon (1986)This week, the brothers tackle Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning 1986 classic, discussing the visceral authenticity of its first-person approach, its stunning cast of then-unknowns, and whether or not this is THE quintessential Vietnam movie.

It's Platoon.

]]>This week, the brothers tackle Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning 1986 classic, discussing the visceral authenticity of its first-person approach, its stunning cast of then-unknowns, and whether or not this is THE quintessential Vietnam movie.

It's Platoon.

]]>80cba553-6b8a-48f9-9a3c-590c05baff20Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -050001:22:40truefull1491491Matt SpencerEpisode 40: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)Episode 40: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)The brothers reunite for an exploration of this 1993 pets-with-celebrity-voices Disney wilderness adventure, applauding the impressive animal acting, surprisingly effective voicework, and questioning whether or not the journey was as "Incredible" as the title suggests.

It's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.

]]>The brothers reunite for an exploration of this 1993 pets-with-celebrity-voices Disney wilderness adventure, applauding the impressive animal acting, surprisingly effective voicework, and questioning whether or not the journey was as "Incredible" as the title suggests.

It's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.

]]>c9f6a9fc-86eb-4a70-9d7b-181925d6566cMon, 26 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -050001:18:07truefull1481481Matt SpencerEpisode 39: Twister (1996)Episode 39: Twister (1996)This week, the brothers enter the Suck Zone as they revisit this blockbuster disaster thriller, getting whipped up in its impressive set pieces & visual effects, and spun out by its outrageous leaps in logic & cast of truly INSANE characters.

It's Twister.

]]>This week, the brothers enter the Suck Zone as they revisit this blockbuster disaster thriller, getting whipped up in its impressive set pieces & visual effects, and spun out by its outrageous leaps in logic & cast of truly INSANE characters.

It's Twister.

]]>13716190-8d1c-42bd-8a7c-0f50b09cfe26Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -050001:26:15truefull1471471Matt SpencerEpisode 38: Forrest Gump (1994)Episode 38: Forrest Gump (1994)This week, the brothers celebrate the 30th anniversary of Robert Zemeckis' multiple Oscar-winning blockbuster, a film that instantly entered the cultural zeitgeist and, in the years since its release, has come to be reevaluated as a sort of cinematic rorschach test for how its audience views America & its complicated history; or maybe just as a simple but profound fable about destiny vs. chance and how we choose to move through our lives. You decide.

It's Forrest Gump.

]]>This week, the brothers celebrate the 30th anniversary of Robert Zemeckis' multiple Oscar-winning blockbuster, a film that instantly entered the cultural zeitgeist and, in the years since its release, has come to be reevaluated as a sort of cinematic rorschach test for how its audience views America & its complicated history; or maybe just as a simple but profound fable about destiny vs. chance and how we choose to move through our lives. You decide.

It's Forrest Gump.

]]>09f3c4c4-082e-4dc4-91f8-c16c714a513aMon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -050001:18:25truefull1461461Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)Special Episode: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)Beverly Hills Cop week concludes with the brothers' take on Axel Foley's latest adventure, which left them sighing in relief & scratching their heads in equal measure, but there's no doubt it's a blast to see Eddie Murphy back in action.

It's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

]]>Beverly Hills Cop week concludes with the brothers' take on Axel Foley's latest adventure, which left them sighing in relief & scratching their heads in equal measure, but there's no doubt it's a blast to see Eddie Murphy back in action.

It's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

]]>e2688b6d-e992-4698-9755-35b9ced2f92fFri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -050001:00:21truefull1451451Matt SpencerEpisode 37: Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Episode 37: Beverly Hills Cop (1984)The heat is on this week as the brothers revisit Eddie Murphy's iconic role as Detective Axel Foley, beginning with the 1984 blockbuster first installment, a movie whose smart direction, slick fusion of action & comedy, and undeniable, star-making lead performance made it a superb example of its genre.

It's Beverly Hills Cop.

]]>The heat is on this week as the brothers revisit Eddie Murphy's iconic role as Detective Axel Foley, beginning with the 1984 blockbuster first installment, a movie whose smart direction, slick fusion of action & comedy, and undeniable, star-making lead performance made it a superb example of its genre.

It's Beverly Hills Cop.

]]>efe3dd24-9fc2-48cb-bf2b-0ae9febb2d69Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -050001:24:12truefull1441441Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)Special Episode: Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)For this very special DIHU episode, the brothers engage in a lively discussion about the fourth (and hopefully final) installment in the Bad Boys franchise, grappling with everything from the baffling trajectory of the series into absolute nonsense and how difficult it was to reconcile their feelings about Will Smith in a post-Slap world.

These are not our bad boys.

It's Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

]]>For this very special DIHU episode, the brothers engage in a lively discussion about the fourth (and hopefully final) installment in the Bad Boys franchise, grappling with everything from the baffling trajectory of the series into absolute nonsense and how difficult it was to reconcile their feelings about Will Smith in a post-Slap world.

These are not our bad boys.

It's Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

]]>54003899-5f05-4ea6-ab33-13a8b703ac81Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -050001:09:13truefull1431431Matt SpencerEpisode 36: Bad Boys (1995)Episode 36: Bad Boys (1995)The brothers kick off an ongoing series of contemporary tie-in episodes by examining the Martin Lawrence/Will Smith buddy-cop franchise, starting with the Michael Bay-directed first entry, a slick, funny blast that celebrates the undeniable chemistry of its two stars and harkens back to a time when Hollywood's premier "maximalist" filmmaker still had a modicum of restraint.

It's Bad Boys.

]]>The brothers kick off an ongoing series of contemporary tie-in episodes by examining the Martin Lawrence/Will Smith buddy-cop franchise, starting with the Michael Bay-directed first entry, a slick, funny blast that celebrates the undeniable chemistry of its two stars and harkens back to a time when Hollywood's premier "maximalist" filmmaker still had a modicum of restraint.

It's Bad Boys.

]]>d2710a7e-c1b4-4ea7-b0f9-2b9234d9d0d6Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:30:00 -050001:18:02truefull1421421Matt SpencerEpisode 35: Tank Girl (1995)Episode 35: Tank Girl (1995)The brothers brave the harsh deserts of this post-apocalyptic comic-book adaptation, a truly bonkers artifact of the '90s that is as wildly off-the-rails as it is surprisingly prescient.

It's Tank Girl.

]]>The brothers brave the harsh deserts of this post-apocalyptic comic-book adaptation, a truly bonkers artifact of the '90s that is as wildly off-the-rails as it is surprisingly prescient.

It's Tank Girl.

]]>c231e520-7455-4701-9192-5fd2bbf5ba60Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -050001:12:10truefull1411411Matt SpencerEpisode 34: Parenthood (1989)Episode 34: Parenthood (1989)This week, the brothers get familial as they discuss Ron Howard's 1989 multi-generational dramedy, admiring the insight & truth contained in its brilliantly structured screenplay, the nuanced performances of its stellar ensemble cast, and whether or not you need to be a parent to truly relate to all of it.

It's Parenthood.

]]>This week, the brothers get familial as they discuss Ron Howard's 1989 multi-generational dramedy, admiring the insight & truth contained in its brilliantly structured screenplay, the nuanced performances of its stellar ensemble cast, and whether or not you need to be a parent to truly relate to all of it.

It's Parenthood.

]]>ae2d165b-80d2-4d0e-bef9-5b88751811edMon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -050001:18:20truefull1401401Matt SpencerEpisode 33: Friday (1995)Episode 33: Friday (1995)The brothers settle down on the front porch to discuss F. Gary Gray's cult comedy classic, featuring a spectacular ensemble cast, a nostalgic soundtrack, and a scene-stealing, star-making performance from Chris Tucker; also Jeff questions some of the comedic choices in the film and Matt shares his hot take on Mondays.

"Bye, Felisha!"

It's Friday.

]]>The brothers settle down on the front porch to discuss F. Gary Gray's cult comedy classic, featuring a spectacular ensemble cast, a nostalgic soundtrack, and a scene-stealing, star-making performance from Chris Tucker; also Jeff questions some of the comedic choices in the film and Matt shares his hot take on Mondays.

"Bye, Felisha!"

It's Friday.

]]>7ce3ec86-3df6-4782-bdf3-22edfd172bf6Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -050001:11:01truefull1391391Matt SpencerEpisode 32: Good Will Hunting (1997)Episode 32: Good Will Hunting (1997)The brothers get wicked smart as they discuss this 1997 blockbuster that became a sensation, putting its young stars (& writers) on the map with its authentic South Boston setting, its surprisingly wise dialogue, and its stellar performances (including an Oscar-winning turn from the great Robin Williams).

It's Good Will Hunting.

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]]>The brothers get wicked smart as they discuss this 1997 blockbuster that became a sensation, putting its young stars (& writers) on the map with its authentic South Boston setting, its surprisingly wise dialogue, and its stellar performances (including an Oscar-winning turn from the great Robin Williams).

It's Good Will Hunting.

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]]>f89cfa62-ca57-494d-a55a-97d30bdef043Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -050001:12:21truefull1381381Matt SpencerEpisode 31: The Mask of Zorro (1998)Episode 31: The Mask of Zorro (1998)The brothers spring into action (& joy) for this 1998 swashbuckler, marveling at its astounding stunt work, the sizzling charisma & chemistry of its stars, and why the hell we don't make movies like this anymore.

It's The Mask of Zorro.

]]>The brothers spring into action (& joy) for this 1998 swashbuckler, marveling at its astounding stunt work, the sizzling charisma & chemistry of its stars, and why the hell we don't make movies like this anymore.

It's The Mask of Zorro.

]]>f8921923-0ec4-4600-8051-9859752fa91aMon, 27 May 2024 06:00:00 -050001:02:07truefull1371371Matt SpencerEpisode 30: Flash Gordon (1980)Episode 30: Flash Gordon (1980)This week, the brothers tackle what just might be their most challenging (& painful) movie yet: the 1980 Dino De Laurentiis-produced, Queen-scored, vomit-inducingly designed comic-book adaptation whose complete lack of taste & vision causes our hosts to question their very faith in humanity.

[Deep exhale:] It's just a movie.

It's Flash Gordon.

]]>This week, the brothers tackle what just might be their most challenging (& painful) movie yet: the 1980 Dino De Laurentiis-produced, Queen-scored, vomit-inducingly designed comic-book adaptation whose complete lack of taste & vision causes our hosts to question their very faith in humanity.

[Deep exhale:] It's just a movie.

It's Flash Gordon.

]]>5cf9395f-613e-4f1c-ab0b-4b65dbc60d56Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 -050001:29:55truefull1361361Matt SpencerEpisode 29: Legend (1985)Episode 29: Legend (1985)This week, the brothers engage in a lively discussion as they dissect Ridley Scott's compromised 1985 fantasy, and attempt to determine whether its beautiful aesthetic design can compensate for its borderline incomprehensible weirdness.

It's Legend.

(And no, NOT the Tom Hardy movie where he plays twins.)

]]>This week, the brothers engage in a lively discussion as they dissect Ridley Scott's compromised 1985 fantasy, and attempt to determine whether its beautiful aesthetic design can compensate for its borderline incomprehensible weirdness.

It's Legend.

(And no, NOT the Tom Hardy movie where he plays twins.)

]]>6abcc7ee-b81a-4ed3-8468-eec94d54a910Mon, 13 May 2024 06:00:00 -050001:21:09truefull1351351Matt SpencerEpisode 28: Sudden Death (1995)Episode 28: Sudden Death (1995)The brothers take an epic dive into this 1995 action-thriller, a shameless "Die Hard" ripoff that proves more baffling than thrilling, and which forces Jeff & Matt to reevaluate their childhood adoration of its leading man: JCVD, himself.

(That's Jean-Claude Van Damme. Obviously.)

It's Sudden Death.

]]>The brothers take an epic dive into this 1995 action-thriller, a shameless "Die Hard" ripoff that proves more baffling than thrilling, and which forces Jeff & Matt to reevaluate their childhood adoration of its leading man: JCVD, himself.

(That's Jean-Claude Van Damme. Obviously.)

It's Sudden Death.

]]>e11c26ba-bc3f-45da-8066-39a877b36be6Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 -050001:27:20truefull1341341Matt SpencerEpisode 27: The Haunting (1999)Episode 27: The Haunting (1999)This week, the brothers investigate this 1999 horror thriller, a remake that manages to be neither horrifying nor thrilling, and the most frightening thing about it is the terrible CGI. Excited yet??!

It's The Haunting.

]]>This week, the brothers investigate this 1999 horror thriller, a remake that manages to be neither horrifying nor thrilling, and the most frightening thing about it is the terrible CGI. Excited yet??!

It's The Haunting.

]]>440fb479-83fe-4c55-b0b5-4896adb06ef8Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -050001:13:46truefull1331331Matt SpencerEpisode 26: Pulp Fiction (1994)Episode 26: Pulp Fiction (1994)This week, the brothers tackle Quentin Tarantino's 1994 pop-culture sensation, breaking down its brilliant dialogue, killer soundtrack, and its profound effect on the zeitgeist, making it easily one of the most pivotal & significant films of the '90s.

It's Pulp Fiction.

]]>This week, the brothers tackle Quentin Tarantino's 1994 pop-culture sensation, breaking down its brilliant dialogue, killer soundtrack, and its profound effect on the zeitgeist, making it easily one of the most pivotal & significant films of the '90s.

It's Pulp Fiction.

]]>323e753c-8f32-4a23-940f-3805b6defac7Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -050001:15:14truefull1321321Matt SpencerEpisode 25: The Mask (1994)Episode 25: The Mask (1994)The brothers make their first (& certainly not last) foray into the filmography of the one & only Jim Carrey, with this 1994 blockbuster comic-book adaptation, admiring the film's trust in its live-wire leading man, as well as its cartoonish special effects, and most importantly, its introduction of a show-stopping Cameron Diaz.

It's The Mask.

]]>The brothers make their first (& certainly not last) foray into the filmography of the one & only Jim Carrey, with this 1994 blockbuster comic-book adaptation, admiring the film's trust in its live-wire leading man, as well as its cartoonish special effects, and most importantly, its introduction of a show-stopping Cameron Diaz.

It's The Mask.

]]>2d4940ea-914a-4695-ab40-d066a91dcb76Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -050059:49truefull1311311Matt SpencerEpisode 24: Sneakers (1992)Episode 24: Sneakers (1992)The brothers code their way through the oft-overlooked '90s caper comedy/thriller, starring Robert Redford & a top-notch ensemble of a cast, a surprisingly prescient & entertaining prelude to the post-Cold War, tech-fearing mid-90s.

("Too many secrets.")

It's Sneakers.

]]>The brothers code their way through the oft-overlooked '90s caper comedy/thriller, starring Robert Redford & a top-notch ensemble of a cast, a surprisingly prescient & entertaining prelude to the post-Cold War, tech-fearing mid-90s.

("Too many secrets.")

It's Sneakers.

]]>11ff61db-47d9-4e3c-afac-3684a87b2ab7Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -050059:44truefull1301301Matt SpencerEpisode 23: Valley Girl (1983)Episode 23: Valley Girl (1983)It's time to get tripendicular, as the brothers like totally bask in the glory of this '80s cult classic, marveling at its surprising authenticity, its early Nic Cage performance, and its truly baffling dialogue (which is either the worst or most brilliant ever written).

It's Bosco!

(It's Valley Girl.)

]]>It's time to get tripendicular, as the brothers like totally bask in the glory of this '80s cult classic, marveling at its surprising authenticity, its early Nic Cage performance, and its truly baffling dialogue (which is either the worst or most brilliant ever written).

It's Bosco!

(It's Valley Girl.)

]]>24c3e954-c548-4f94-8d82-68e98ab3f70cMon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -050057:20truefull1291291Matt SpencerEpisode 22: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)Episode 22: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)The brothers venture into Sherwood Forest for this 1991 blockbuster, quite possibly the LEAST merry interpretation of its legendary protagonist, portrayed by an actor who, in 1991, was clearly the ONLY POSSIBLE CHOICE to fill those formidable green tights: Kevin Costner. (No, we're not kidding.)

It's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

]]>The brothers venture into Sherwood Forest for this 1991 blockbuster, quite possibly the LEAST merry interpretation of its legendary protagonist, portrayed by an actor who, in 1991, was clearly the ONLY POSSIBLE CHOICE to fill those formidable green tights: Kevin Costner. (No, we're not kidding.)

It's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

]]>25ea9b8d-e3b2-4a44-b8dd-eb0855cc04b5Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -050001:07:38truefull1281281Matt SpencerEpisode 21: Raising Arizona (1987)Episode 21: Raising Arizona (1987)Matt & Jeff rejoice in the Coen Brothers' sophomore effort, discussing the unique tone, exceptional writing, and innovative camerawork that made this gonzo, effervescent (and borderline cartoon) comedy a modern masterpiece.

Ok, then. It's Raising Arizona.

]]>Matt & Jeff rejoice in the Coen Brothers' sophomore effort, discussing the unique tone, exceptional writing, and innovative camerawork that made this gonzo, effervescent (and borderline cartoon) comedy a modern masterpiece.

Ok, then. It's Raising Arizona.

]]>3ebe95f8-190e-454e-b829-1451142a0c7dMon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -050001:00:02truefull1271271Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: THE OSCARSSpecial Episode: THE OSCARSThe brothers return at last with an extra special Oscars episode, discussing the winners & losers of this year's ceremony as well as memorable moments from years past, and whether or not anyone still cares about any of it. Also, Matt's Oscar knowledge is tested in a nail-biting round of trivia that might just prove once and for all that he is, in fact, the biggest movie-nerd of all time.

It's the Oscars episode.

]]>The brothers return at last with an extra special Oscars episode, discussing the winners & losers of this year's ceremony as well as memorable moments from years past, and whether or not anyone still cares about any of it. Also, Matt's Oscar knowledge is tested in a nail-biting round of trivia that might just prove once and for all that he is, in fact, the biggest movie-nerd of all time.

It's the Oscars episode.

]]>2027afb3-b9d4-477b-9aa6-9c075cb82eccWed, 13 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -050057:05truefull1261261Matt SpencerEpisode 20: Scrooged (1988)Episode 20: Scrooged (1988)The merriment abounds as the brothers revisit this 1988 Dickensian nightmare "comedy," featuring a completely unhinged Bill Murray as the angriest & LOUDEST Scrooge to ever be Scrooged.

It's Scrooged.

]]>The merriment abounds as the brothers revisit this 1988 Dickensian nightmare "comedy," featuring a completely unhinged Bill Murray as the angriest & LOUDEST Scrooge to ever be Scrooged.

It's Scrooged.

]]>73a1bd39-207b-4d5f-a15e-266f1473ad80Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -050058:46truefull1251251Matt SpencerEpisode 19: Gremlins (1984)Episode 19: Gremlins (1984)The yuletide joy continues as the brothers discuss Joe Dante's classic 1984 creature-feature, a film that manages to subvert Christmas, small-town America, and good taste in equal measure. And, spoiler alert... it's a f*****g blast!

It's Gremlins.

]]>The yuletide joy continues as the brothers discuss Joe Dante's classic 1984 creature-feature, a film that manages to subvert Christmas, small-town America, and good taste in equal measure. And, spoiler alert... it's a f*****g blast!

It's Gremlins.

]]>9631f99f-7752-4504-868c-d6cb3ff13a8aMon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -050001:21:54truefull1241241Matt SpencerEpisode 18: Jingle All the Way (1996)Episode 18: Jingle All the Way (1996)The brothers kick off the Christmas season by attempting to make sense of this Arnold Schwarzenegger holiday comedy, a mind-boggling ode to consumerism that stretches all logic to the breaking point.

God help us. It's Jingle All the Way.

]]>The brothers kick off the Christmas season by attempting to make sense of this Arnold Schwarzenegger holiday comedy, a mind-boggling ode to consumerism that stretches all logic to the breaking point.

God help us. It's Jingle All the Way.

]]>d12d0e0e-fdfd-46e1-acec-9e5ea1e3eb78Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -050001:24:11truefull1231231Matt SpencerEpisode 17: Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)Episode 17: Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)Just in time for Thanksgiving, the brothers are back for John Hughes's holiday classic, featuring Steve Martin & John Candy as one of the greatest odd-couple pairings in cinematic history.

"Those aren't pillows..."

It's Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

]]>Just in time for Thanksgiving, the brothers are back for John Hughes's holiday classic, featuring Steve Martin & John Candy as one of the greatest odd-couple pairings in cinematic history.

"Those aren't pillows..."

It's Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

]]>16a3e1f4-726c-44bd-9fbc-ab8d7413dcc0Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -050001:07:56truefull1221221Matt SpencerEpisode 16: Scream (1996)Episode 16: Scream (1996)This week, the brothers take a stab at dissecting Wes Craven's '90s slasher classic; a true game-changer that brought the horror genre into the 21st century. "Do you like scary movies??" Well, we all know who LOVES them!

(Jeff. Jeff loves them.)

It's Scream.

]]>This week, the brothers take a stab at dissecting Wes Craven's '90s slasher classic; a true game-changer that brought the horror genre into the 21st century. "Do you like scary movies??" Well, we all know who LOVES them!

(Jeff. Jeff loves them.)

It's Scream.

]]>93dcedaa-3395-4c32-b783-584977161d3eMon, 23 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -050058:46truefull1211211Matt SpencerEpisode 15: Jacob's Ladder (1990)Episode 15: Jacob's Ladder (1990)The brothers descend into the existential head-trip of Adrian Lyne's brilliant psychological thriller, discussing the subjectivity of the film's design, the complicated nature surrounding the cinematic depiction of Vietnam, and how scared Jeff was.

It's Jacob's Ladder.

]]>The brothers descend into the existential head-trip of Adrian Lyne's brilliant psychological thriller, discussing the subjectivity of the film's design, the complicated nature surrounding the cinematic depiction of Vietnam, and how scared Jeff was.

It's Jacob's Ladder.

]]>8eb4b332-1c8b-4859-ab37-f41bb4e0829cMon, 16 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -050001:21:18truefull1201201Matt SpencerEpisode 14: The Sixth Sense (1999)Episode 14: The Sixth Sense (1999)The brothers see dead people as they revisit M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 supernatural smash hit, and question the present-day effectiveness of one of cinema's "greatest" twists. (But mostly, they just talk about how scared Jeff was.)

It's The Sixth Sense.

]]>The brothers see dead people as they revisit M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 supernatural smash hit, and question the present-day effectiveness of one of cinema's "greatest" twists. (But mostly, they just talk about how scared Jeff was.)

It's The Sixth Sense.

]]>6189a231-bba6-4b6d-92b1-3bf0e8a8fb0fMon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -050001:09:53truefull1191191Matt SpencerEpisode 13: Aliens (1986)Episode 13: Aliens (1986)This week, the brothers revel in the nerve-shredding brilliance of James Cameron's blockbuster sequel, a film that made one of them nearly soil themselves. Listen in to find out which one it was!

(It was Jeff.)

It's Aliens.

]]>This week, the brothers revel in the nerve-shredding brilliance of James Cameron's blockbuster sequel, a film that made one of them nearly soil themselves. Listen in to find out which one it was!

(It was Jeff.)

It's Aliens.

]]>281ff2f5-6e6a-41a9-9281-fe174086ca9eMon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -050001:22:26truefull1181181Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: City Slickers (1991)Special Episode: City Slickers (1991)The brothers finish off their quartet of special episodes by saddling up for the Billy Crystal-led cowboy classic that started it all; a deceptively simple fish-out-of-water comedy that is probably much more insightful & profound than you remember. (If you're a middle-aged, straight white man, that is.)

It's City Slickers.

]]>The brothers finish off their quartet of special episodes by saddling up for the Billy Crystal-led cowboy classic that started it all; a deceptively simple fish-out-of-water comedy that is probably much more insightful & profound than you remember. (If you're a middle-aged, straight white man, that is.)

It's City Slickers.

]]>0cf8f377-b40e-47f8-b7a7-75970bf76037Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -050048:42truefull1171171Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)Special Episode: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)In part three of their special episode series, Matt & Jeff pay tribute to the comic genius that was Paul Reubens by diving into the Tim Burton-directed 1985 classic, a film which brought great joy to one of them & great pain to the other. They also take a deep dive into the mythology & possible origin of the iconic character at the center of it all.

He's a loner, Dottie. A rebel.

It's Pee-wee's Big Adventure.

]]>In part three of their special episode series, Matt & Jeff pay tribute to the comic genius that was Paul Reubens by diving into the Tim Burton-directed 1985 classic, a film which brought great joy to one of them & great pain to the other. They also take a deep dive into the mythology & possible origin of the iconic character at the center of it all.

He's a loner, Dottie. A rebel.

It's Pee-wee's Big Adventure.

]]>3137f725-b444-442e-9ace-01f79cceafdeMon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -050001:12:06truefull1161161Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: The Toy (1982)Special Episode: The Toy (1982)The brothers continue their 4-part series of special episodes by (very apprehensively) traversing the culturally insensitive minefield of this 1982 Richard Pryor comedy; the kind of movie this podcast was created to investigate.

Here we go. It's The Toy.

]]>The brothers continue their 4-part series of special episodes by (very apprehensively) traversing the culturally insensitive minefield of this 1982 Richard Pryor comedy; the kind of movie this podcast was created to investigate.

Here we go. It's The Toy.

]]>9ef6aa91-9faf-4991-8e83-a1cf81460ca3Fri, 22 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -050052:12truefull1151151Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: Jurassic Park (1993)Special Episode: Jurassic Park (1993)The brothers begin a 4-part series of special episodes by chomping into Steven Spielberg's blockbuster masterpiece; a film that remains a thrilling, groundbreaking (& traumatizing) part of their childhoods. This is the big one.

Welcome... to Jurassic Park.

]]>The brothers begin a 4-part series of special episodes by chomping into Steven Spielberg's blockbuster masterpiece; a film that remains a thrilling, groundbreaking (& traumatizing) part of their childhoods. This is the big one.

Welcome... to Jurassic Park.

]]>3fdd3777-6f28-4589-955f-b10432e4e628Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -050001:06:51truefull1141141Matt SpencerEpisode 12: The Monster Squad (1987)Episode 12: The Monster Squad (1987)Sharpen up your stakes & load up your silver bullets, as the brothers dive into the ultimate '80s video-store cult classic, and answer cinema's most burning question: "Does Wolfman have nards?"

It's The Monster Squad.

]]>Sharpen up your stakes & load up your silver bullets, as the brothers dive into the ultimate '80s video-store cult classic, and answer cinema's most burning question: "Does Wolfman have nards?"

It's The Monster Squad.

]]>3e3f528c-a1ce-4473-a6a7-79141310214aMon, 11 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -050001:16:20truefull1131131Matt SpencerEpisode 11: Major Payne (1995)Episode 11: Major Payne (1995)The brothers soldier through this boot-camp comedy starring Damon Wayans as a man who goes from being a psychopath to a psychopath who likes kids. Or not? Honestly, your guess is as good as ours.

Ugh. It's Major Payne.

]]>The brothers soldier through this boot-camp comedy starring Damon Wayans as a man who goes from being a psychopath to a psychopath who likes kids. Or not? Honestly, your guess is as good as ours.

Ugh. It's Major Payne.

]]>cca8556d-64c2-41dc-b875-89916cc8d204Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -050059:26truefull1121121Matt SpencerEpisode 10: Starship Troopers (1997)Episode 10: Starship Troopers (1997)Beautiful teens, giant space bugs, ultra-violence, Rue McClanahan, fascism. It doesn't get much better than this.

It's Starship Troopers.

]]>Beautiful teens, giant space bugs, ultra-violence, Rue McClanahan, fascism. It doesn't get much better than this.

It's Starship Troopers.

]]>733cbae7-d53c-4029-a694-232e69acdba5Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -050001:22:47truefull1111111Matt SpencerEpisode 9: GoldenEye (1995)Episode 9: GoldenEye (1995)Welcome to the '90s, 007. Where the explosions are bigger & the tanks are faster, but the villain's names are still utterly preposterous.

It's GoldenEye.

]]>Welcome to the '90s, 007. Where the explosions are bigger & the tanks are faster, but the villain's names are still utterly preposterous.

It's GoldenEye.

]]>8727dda8-cb2e-48d1-9026-3bfb318efa3eMon, 21 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -050001:01:50truefull1101101Matt SpencerEpisode 8: The Net (1995)Episode 8: The Net (1995)Sandra Bullock takes us into the brave new world of 1995, where computers are out to get you, everyone thinks you're crazy, and the only person you can trust is Dennis Miller. So glad it's 2023. It's WAY better now, right?

It's The Net.

]]>Sandra Bullock takes us into the brave new world of 1995, where computers are out to get you, everyone thinks you're crazy, and the only person you can trust is Dennis Miller. So glad it's 2023. It's WAY better now, right?

It's The Net.

]]>dfb02263-0ad5-4aba-bf38-8436950caec7Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -050050:42truefull19191Matt SpencerEpisode 7: Stripes (1981)Episode 7: Stripes (1981)Bill Murray, boot camp, '80s boobs, pizza's impact on the zeitgeist... The brothers cover it all, until their bond is tested by the questionable status of a certain iconic movie star. Will the podcast survive this stalemate????

Yep. We're fine. It's Stripes.

]]>Bill Murray, boot camp, '80s boobs, pizza's impact on the zeitgeist... The brothers cover it all, until their bond is tested by the questionable status of a certain iconic movie star. Will the podcast survive this stalemate????

Yep. We're fine. It's Stripes.

]]>43ca00f5-566f-40a2-8904-7a819d8e92b9Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -050057:05truefull18181Matt SpencerSpecial Episode: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)Special Episode: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)The brothers boldly break format to discuss the latest & final installment in the adventures of one Dr. Henry Jones Jr., and whether or not it can finally redeem the cinematic blight that is the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? It's the Indiana Jones episode.

]]>The brothers boldly break format to discuss the latest & final installment in the adventures of one Dr. Henry Jones Jr., and whether or not it can finally redeem the cinematic blight that is the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? It's the Indiana Jones episode.

]]>f78c5094-ae3f-412f-8745-bd5133bf2902Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -050001:23:29truefull17171Matt SpencerEpisode 6: Independence Day (1996)Episode 6: Independence Day (1996)Today, we celebrate giant spaceships, giant-er explosions, even giant-er plotholes, the most powerful speech in cinematic history, the man who used to be Will Smith, and... one sexy, sexy Jeff Goldblum. It's Independence Day.

]]>Today, we celebrate giant spaceships, giant-er explosions, even giant-er plotholes, the most powerful speech in cinematic history, the man who used to be Will Smith, and... one sexy, sexy Jeff Goldblum. It's Independence Day.

]]>0e9c539e-893c-4d6b-81bf-16388b272bddMon, 31 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -050001:03:30truefull16161Matt SpencerEpisode 5: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)Episode 5: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)These two men will be the judge of that, thank you.

]]>These two men will be the judge of that, thank you.

]]>9d8dbe00-6af3-4457-bdb6-7c37ab28932bMon, 24 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -050046:19truefull15151Matt SpencerEpisode 4: Houseguest (1995)Episode 4: Houseguest (1995)Identity swapping + illegal dentistry x (Sinbad + Phil Hartman) = Houseguest, brought to you by McDonald's.

]]>Identity swapping + illegal dentistry x (Sinbad + Phil Hartman) = Houseguest, brought to you by McDonald's.

]]>a76f983e-e8f7-4d92-bb4c-ad500f056c3bMon, 17 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -050048:06truefull14141Matt SpencerEpisode 3: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)Episode 3: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)Jason Scott Lee glistens & kicks all kinds of ass in what may be the most subtle, historically accurate biopic (or bi-opic) ever made.  Or maybe it’s Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.

]]>Jason Scott Lee glistens & kicks all kinds of ass in what may be the most subtle, historically accurate biopic (or bi-opic) ever made.  Or maybe it’s Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.

]]>1e37a8e2-f7cc-4fc1-b06e-5d32fe66a09cMon, 10 Jul 2023 06:30:00 -050044:20truefull13131Matt SpencerEpisode 2: Innerspace (1987)Episode 2: Innerspace (1987)Leave your brain at the door and inject yourself into Martin Short's ass. It's Innerspace.

]]>Leave your brain at the door and inject yourself into Martin Short's ass. It's Innerspace.

]]>ff80a5ec-1876-47c4-97a7-a34d4bab04a8Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:30:00 -050044:56truefull12121Matt SpencerEpisode 1: Labyrinth (1986)Episode 1: Labyrinth (1986)Creepy puppets, child abuse (?), and... David Bowie.

It's Labyrinth.

]]>Creepy puppets, child abuse (?), and... David Bowie.

It's Labyrinth.

]]>b4a23997-20ba-42c7-b8eb-ca803a6b0c17Sun, 28 May 2023 10:20:00 -050043:41truefull11111Matt Spencer