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Penny Modra (esteemed grammarian and Gen X-pert) joins us over Zoom to explain why Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice' is the movie to watch at this housebound moment in history. Meanwhile, Mike is running a one-man Bogdanovich festival and Alex is trying to atone for last episode's misguided 'Law & Order' caping with some documentary picks.Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project (2019)Sakawa (2019)You Don't Nomi (2019)Beetlejuice (1988)Paper Moon (1973)

This strange and unsettling time might be the perfect moment to burrow under the covers but it's also a great opportunity to watch more movies. Mike has some sophisticated suggestions for you while Alex can't stop watching ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent'. This episode has more culture a sourdough bread starter so get slice off a piece and start chomping.Recommendations:Point Break (1991)Out of the Past (1947)The Silence of the Lambs (1991)Blow the Man Down (2019)Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)You've Got Mail (1998)The Plot ThickensIt's the Pictures that Got SmallPet Judge

Kane “Pork Chop” Daniel tunnels back on to the podcast to discuss the most ubiquitous ‘90s movie of all time, Frank Darabont's ‘The Shawshank Redemption'. Join us as we reminisce about a time when there were still films made for adults, when a Morgan Freeman voiceover was still a novel idea and when Tom Cruise was everyone's go-to for the lead.

We want to believe in the power of Steven Spielberg's 1977 hit ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind'... But this episode finds OG Three divided: one stan and two sceptics. Can Seb's passion for this film get Mike and Alex over the line for Stevo's vision? Tune in to find out!Close Encounters of the Boogie KindThe deleted scene inside the mothership

Seb provides more movie trivia than you can poke Ol' Painless at, Alex has some Things To Say about toxic masculinity and Mike delivers an impression of the Predator so accurate that it'll give you goosebumps.Deja View's iconic screenings of ‘Predator'The epic handshake via Know Your MemeJean-Claude Van Damme in the original ‘Predator' suitEpisode artwork by Tongdee Panumas

It's time for your three favourite ‘80s kids to take off their rose-coloured Wayfarers and ask the hard questions: is it possible to enjoy Wolfgang Petersen's ‘The NeverEnding Story' as an adult? Is this movie an uplifting fable about the power of imagination or a tedious yet traumatic tale of dead mothers and dead horses? The only thing we can seem to agree on is that Ronan Farrow should be investigating Falkor.The cameo from Yoda and Mickey Mouse

For part two of our special double episode, we have a lot left to say about our love-hate relationship with ‘Love Actually'. Tune in as we definitively determine the worst character in the film via a March Madness-style tournament, explore some baffling trivia about Billy Bob Thornton's phobias and tackle the most egregious movie plot hole of all time—the idea that there is a shortcut to Heathrow Airport.

Is this film irredeemably problematic? Or are its detractors just a bunch of Grinches? Our debate became so spirited that it yielded enough banter for two episodes. Treat yourself to this first instalment of yuletide yuks and ho-ho-hot takes.Lindy West's timeless takedown of ‘Love Actually'Monica Lewinsky @ Broadside

Are the proto-feminist themes of this film important enough today to save it from cancellation? Can you get around the ethical quagmire by illegally torrenting it? Is it easier to stop watching movies by bad dudes when they have started to churn out garbage, anyway? (We're looking at you, Kevin Spacey.) We may not be clever enough to answer these questions but we certainly try.Vodka Blush, anyone?

Seb brings a graphic designer's sensibility to the proceedings, Alex reckons the love story is more like Daddy Daughter Day and Mike is just a man who stans Jimmy Stewart.A Look at Color in ‘Vertigo'Alfred Hitchcock doesn't like eggsJimmy Stewart does like his dog

The OG Three enter your dreams to discuss Wes Anderso… I mean Craven's 1984 horror classic, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street'. We question sheep symbolism, interrogate  Johnny Depp's Balinese dream knowledge, and Mike gets dragged for his coffee pot mirth.Billie Eilish on SNLMicallef - Wine Cellar

The all-new OG Three kick off the Halloween season with 1982's, ‘Poltergeist'. Seb's dad is on the line to tell some spooky tales of his son's early spectral exploits, Alex clearly ain't afraid of no ghost, and Mike can't abide weed on a bedspread. Drunken Admiral: Restless SpiritsThe making of Poltergeist

Heeeeeeeere's Ginny!Our buddy Virginia Murdoch joins us to discuss the 1980 Kubrick flick, ‘The Shining'. We discuss cinema by osmosis, Scatman Crothers and the trope of magical black man, and whether any of us could survive five months alone in a hotel (Indian burial ground optional)Maximum Overdrive trailerWendy CarlosPlease consider donating to Women and MentoringSponsorsMarcy by LwnskiEveryday CoffeeSocialInstagramTwitter

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In space, no one can hear you scream… with laughter! Penny Modra returns to discuss the 1979 Sci-Fi classic, ‘Alien'. We discuss James Cameron's pitching techniques, Sigourney's small undies, and Seb explains how the face-huggers work. Sponsors: Marcy by Lwnski https://marcyshop.com / https://www.lwnski.com Everyday Coffee https://everyday-coffee.com

We peek behind the blue door, and get all romantic discussing the 1999 Richard Curtis rom-com, ‘Notting Hill'. We're here for Spike, sort of here for Hugh and Julia, and most definitely not here for the Elvis Costello song

We made Brodie Lancaster an offer she couldn't refuse, as she returns to discuss, 'The Godfather: Part 2'. The neckerchiefs enchant Mike, we're astounded by Seb's daughter's thoughts on the film, Kane ponders Pope socks, and Brodie suggests that Al Pacino is a little bitch. This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee https://everyday-coffee.com

Revelations abound as we discuss Paul Verhoeven's much maligned, ‘Showgirls', with Alex Heath. We discuss a lot, but the main takeaway is that it's possible to get tired of boobs. This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee https://everyday-coffee.com

Our true blue, dinky di mate Adam Flannery from the Cruel and Unusual Nourishment podcast swung by to talk review the Yahoo Serious vehicle, ‘Reckless Kelly'. We hear from Seb's dad, who worked on the film, Seb's daughter, who we wish had written the film, and we all wonder who this film is actually for. This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee and The Power of Imagination.

We're coked to the eyeballs and back with our pal Laura Flynn to discuss 1983's ‘Scarface'. We talk The Hays Code, the varying quality of dance moves on show, and one-floor elevators. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee everyday-coffee.com/ Links: Scarface (1932) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023427/ The Hays Code https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Production_Code

The fabulous Laura Flynn joins us to discuss the 1997 sci-fi adventure, ‘The Fifth Element'. We discover Seb's skills with made-up love languages, Mike recants his blanket disdain for Chris Tucker, Laura reveals her love of both Bruce Willis and Harrison Ford, and Kane is baffled by the three-boobed lady from Total Recall. We're giving away this amazing Diva Plavalaguna print, courtesy of our friends at Dangerfork Printing: https://dangerfork.com/limited-edition-prints/rhys-cooper-diva-plavalaguna/ To enter, simply follow both Dangerfork (@dangerfork) and Deja Review on Instagram, and tag someone you'd like to give the print to. Entries close 5pm on Wednesday, May 22nd 2019. Sponsors This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee https://everyday-coffee.com/ & Seasoning the Means of Production

Arnie's not the only one who said he'd be back, as Seb rejoins us to discuss 1984's, ‘The Terminator'. Mike discovers the number one pickup line to get you some action, Seb discovers the origin of Unobtainium, and Kane discovers that he still hates James Cameron. Notes: https://slate.com/culture/2014/02/the-time-signature-of-the-terminator-score-is-a-mystery-for-the-ages.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZTSNQve0rk

Yeah, so we watched the cult 1982 punk flick, ‘Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains', with our bud Maquarie Fletcher, what's it to you??? Despite not being worth two bob, Mike gets to do his bad Ray Winstone impression, Kane shows his punk credentials and Maq explains why this is her all-time favourite film.

Yo Adrian, we sat down with Maquarie Fletcher to discuss the iconic, ‘Rocky'. Kane explains his love of sports films, Maquarie her love of Apollo Creed and Mike his love of Sly's reading glasses. If you'd listen, we'd ‘preshiate it. Phylicia Allen (Rashad) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7XlMofjUPA

Put the bunny back in the box and listen up as we talk all about the 1997 hot mess, ‘Con Air'. Mike reveals some of his teen, Con Air related embarrassments, Alex laments the waste of two of her acting heartthrobs, and how this film makes The Rock look like Citizen Kane in comparison. Nic Cage discusses his many roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_WDLsLnOSM&feature=youtu.be

Put the water on to boil because we're discussing the 1987 erotic(?) thriller, ‘Fatal Attraction' with our old mate Alex Heath. We talk alternate endings, the unimpeachable-ness of Anne Archer and the potential dangers of sex near a sink.

Wherein Kane subjects Seb and Mike to 1984's, ‘Dune'. Aside from 2/3rds general bafflement, Seb shows his disdain for Toto's musical score, Kane makes his case for why this film is a masterpiece, and Mike finds out who Alan Smithee is. http://www.cageyfilms.com/links/dune/dune-journal/dune-diary-1983/

We're back for 2019 and, like a failed lift, we splash head-first into 1987's ‘Dirty Dancing'. We discuss juggling watermelons, how the film almost never was, and generally gush over the wonder that is Jennifer Grey. Also: we know Mike got the Sarah/Sandra Bernhardt connection wrong (there is no connection). Don't @ us.

Our buddy Mark Wilson joins us because, by some weird twist of fate, he had never seen the 1988 cinematic masterpiece, Die Hard. I mean, how could this happen? It's Die Hard. Anyway, we discuss the many marvels and the (very) few blemishes of this Christmas Classic. Twinkie, anyone? The Hateful Life and Spiteful Death of the Man Who Was Vigo the Carpathian https://deadspin.com/the-hateful-life-and-spiteful-death-of-the-man-who-was-1737376537

Our first ever guest, Stanislava Pinchuk, returns to wax lyrical on the 1990 Christmas Classic, ‘Home Alone'. Did this festive spectacle hold up after all those years? You'll have to listen to find out, you filthy animal! This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee — 33 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066

The OG Three™ had never seen Sixteen Candles, so The OG Three™ watched Sixteen Candles. The OG Three™ wished they hadn't watched Sixteen Candles. This episode is brought to you by the fine folk at Everyday Coffee (33 Johnston Street, Collingwood) and iPsych. ANNOUNCEMENT: It's the Deja Review Christmas competition! To enter the draw to win a Die Hard Christmas decoration made by our very own Seb Godfrey, an Everyday mug and bag of delicious Everyday coffee beans, just leave us a 5 star written review on iTunes. Entries close midnight, December 10, 2018, and the winner will be announced on our December 12 episode and on this post. What About “The Breakfast Club”? - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfast-club-molly-ringwald-metoo-john-hughes-pretty-in-pink

The excellent Alex Heath returns to talk all things Robocop (1987). Aside from some reasonably interesting Dutch accent work, we discuss who can ‘get it', boob quotients, and an astonishing amount of trivia from the documentary, ‘Flesh + Steel - The Making of Robocop'. This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee — 33 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066 Flesh + Steel - The Making of Robocop — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Noum7llJDY Robocop fried chicken commercial — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pOoSe2K5DU

Brodie Lancaster joins the gang for the first Deja Review Halloween Spooktacular! This game show edition of the podcast covers all three Scream movies (Scream 4 does not count. It never counted) as we guess who killed whom, what other films the Scream Team were in together, and whether or not Wes Craven directed porno films. This episode is bought to you by the SoupaStream.

The power of Christ compels you to enjoy, as Penny Modra joins us to discuss William Friedkin's 1973 classic ‘The Exorcist'. We talk about religion, pea soup consistency, and Mike's long history of being a scaredy cat. This episode is brought to you by RomanoCoin: The first cryptocurrency backed by Ray Romano.

It's a white-line nightmare as the OG Three™ talk 1981's ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior'. We discuss budget vs. ambition, arseless chaps and Seb's acting debut. This episode is bought to you by Books on Typewriters on Tape. For a free book on typewriter on tape, use coupon code DEJA at checkout. The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2753778/ George Miller's Justice League that never was http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/justice-league/35568/the-justice-league-movie-that-never-was

The OG Three vogue their way through the 1990 comic book movie ‘Dick Tracy'. The gang discuss middling box office performance, incredible production design, less incredible makeup effects, and down-right rotten gender politics. This episode is brought to you by loud motorcycle noises.

Our pal Sinead Stubbins returns to find three oiled up saxophone players eager to talk the 1987 vampire classic, ‘The Lost Boys'. We interrogate Corey Feldman's vocal choices, reaffirm our undying love of Dianne Wiest, and question the writers' flexible application of vampire rules. This episode is brought to you by Warren Beatty's Sweet Potato Wine.

Our pal Sinead Stubbins returns to chat 2006's ‘The Devil Wears Prada'. Wearing the latest seasons couture, we discuss the charisma void that is Adrian Grenier, Simon Baker's eyebrows and somehow stumble across a word that rhymes with ‘Blunt'. This episode is brought to you by magicians.

Terrible Sean Connery impressions at the ready as we subject our movie enthusiast buddy, Alex Heath, to the 1996 Michael Bay action classic, ‘The Rock'. The gang discuss the film's liberal use of stereotypes, its even more liberal use of excellent character actors, and just how ‘elegant' a string of pearls formation can be. This episode is brought to you by Chucklebox. Use coupon code DEJA and get a free apron with Frasier's head printed on it.

We dive back into the Tim Burton penguin pool with our pal, Alex Heath, to swoon over 1992's, ‘Batman Returns'. Over a delicious red wine or two, we discuss how horny The Penguin is, how saucy Catwoman is, and how foul-mouthed Christopher Walken is. This episode is brought to you by Ennui. Call 1800 567 567 and mention the the word DEJA to get an additional sense of déjà vu with your ennui.

Well, f*!k us slowly with a chainsaw, it's another Deja Review Classic! In this episode, your old pals make it a Winona hat-trick and talk 1988's ‘Heathers'. We discuss the sexual implications of mineral water, the distinct lack of boobs and saxophone for an 80's teen movie, and what we'd do with two days left on earth and five million dollars to spend. This episode of Deja Review is brought to you by venisontogo.com.

We go back to the future with a Deja Review Classic* episode and revisit 1993's 'Demolition Man'. Your favourite hard bodies discuss Wesley Snipes' role as a fashion influencer, the questionable logic of keeping ammunition at a gun museum, and the secret of the three seashells! This episode is bought to you by Fractions: percentages for people who aren't jerks. *No guest

All-around excellent human Mitch Parker returns to talk Tim Burton's 1990 joint, 'Edward Scissorhands'. We discuss the surprisingly interesting life of Danny Elfman, the fact that everyone loves Dianne Wiest and of course, that famous Ambrosia Salad. Brought to you by plants.co. Use coupon code DEJA at checkout for a free plant-care pack.

The gang get dressed to the nines with our buddy Mitch Parker to attend 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion'. We discuss our love of Janeane Garofalo, nifty camerawork and Seb bonds with Mitch over their days working at Video Ezy. This episode is brought to you by Hotel at Home. Use coupon code DEJA at checkout to get two free loads of laundry to do for other people.

Like a roundhouse kick to the head, we subject our pal Simon Hipgrave to 1998's most culturally sensitive buddy cop pic, 'Rush Hour'. Like four Drunken Masters, we debate Chris Tucker's comedy chops, whether Jackie Chan's skills were used to their full potential, and just how much of a human toilet Brett Ratner is. This episode is brought to you by Grandpa Club. Use coupon code DEJA at checkout to recieve one complimentary Grandpa Party.

It was unreal that our pal Simon Hipgrave from The Hungry Workshop joined us to discuss 1995's '12 Monkeys', but by unreal we mean…did it actually happen? Can we be certain that we saw Bruce Willis' butt twice? Is it all in our head that we only saw Brad Pitt's butt once? The lines between reality and fiction are so blurred you'll just have to listen to find out. This episode is brought to you buy The Minimalist. Use coupon code DEJA when you checkout at m.com and they'll leave your TV, toothbrush and family photos alone.

This week our guest Shaad D'Souza subpoenaed us to watch 2001's Legally Blonde. Did the usual suspects rule in favour of this Reese Witherspoon vehicle? Or were they guilty of cinematic defamation? We'll let you be the judge. This episode is bought to you by europeandoctor.com. Use coupon code DEJA to one complimentary time where the doctor goes "unfortunately …" lets it hang in the air for a little too long and then says "I don't have anything to do here: you're in perfect health.

Should we even talk about this episode? Is there any tread left on the tyre of that joke? It's all dudes all the time to talk about your favourite ode to kicking, punching and rejecting Swedish furniture: Fight Club. Our guest Shaad D'Souza joins us to talk about the unlikeable characters and grimy visuals of David Fincher's 1999 adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel. We consider whether the Dust Brother's score is drum and bass, pitch a real good Bruce Willis mash-'em-up and debut Seb's new segment 'Is That a Fact?'. This episode is brought to you by Kiss Club. Enter coupon code DEJA at checkout for ten free smoochies.

Our good buddy Sinead Stubbins brings us into the warm embrace of the 1994 film adaptation of Little Women. We discuss the March girls' various floppy-haired suitors, whether Irishman 'Gabby' Byrne can pull off a German accent, why Eric Stoltz was cast in this film and whether Lydia Deetz shoulda married the Dark Knight. This episode is brought to you by Moisture Club. You get one tube of whatever they give you when you use the coupon code 'DEJA' at checkout. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/deja-review/id1318024823?mt=2 Twitter: @deja_review Instagram: @dejareviewpodcast Email: hello@dejareviewpodcast.com