Dec 20, 2013
There were so many great Christmas movies to choose from for our
first Holiday Special, but we finally settled on one that was a
childhood favorite for all of us - Home Alone.
Topics include: what it was like growing up in the Chicagoland area
when the film was released, the surprisingly sound internal logic
of the...
Dec 6, 2013
Empire Records may not be a great film, but it is a beloved cult favorite. The initial reviews were pretty terrible and it sort of came and went from theaters in the blink of an eye. So how has it amassed such a devoted following in the years since its release? Why does it continue to resonate with audiences when...
Nov 22, 2013
When The Professional first came up as a possibility
for our next episode, it was immediately apparent that everyone had
fond memories of this film. EVERYONE!!!
Chris and Carlos watched the uncut international version (known as
Leon: The Professional) and Donna watched the original
theatrical version. They highlight...
Nov 8, 2013
Don't be an L7 weenie! Head back to the summer of '62 with us so
that we can play some ball, talk about The Great Bambino, perv some
dishes, roast some s'mores, and face off against The Beast.
The Sandlot's idealistic and sentimental tone made all of
us nostalgic for an era we didn't even grow up in (and that
we...
Oct 31, 2013
We close out this year's run of Halloween episodes with a retrospective of the Child's Play franchise. Chris was really into these movies as a kid. Kristen had never seen any of them. Together, they sat down and watched all six - Child's Play, Child's Play 2, Child's Play 3, Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, and the...