Revenge of the 90s

Nobody could ever accuse Kevin Costner of not taking huge swings throughout his career, and sometimes those huge swings resulted in Oscar victories. The pinnacle of Costner's career might have come with 1990's 'Dances with Wolves,' which perfectly married his penchant for bold storytelling and his personal vested interest in exploring and unpacking the myth of the American west. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

We've been wanting to talk about 1996's 'Eddie' for a while now, and wouldn't you know it, the New York Knicks finally became a real team again and made the Eastern Conference Finals! What better way to celebrate this momentous sports occasion than by talking about the comedy where Whoopi Goldberg becomes their coach? Follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Our mission - which we've chosen to accept - is to rank the entire Mission: Impossible film series, which feels like asking God to rank His most beautiful creations. It's wrong, but we're going to do it anyway. Let us know your ranking on social @revengeof90spod and be sure to check us out on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Note: This is post-Sinners!Regardless, here are some of our favorite impending 2025 movie releases. We've got a heck of a year of film awaiting us, so let's dive in. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

For those of us who grew up in the 1990s and enjoyed a sick day or two, 'The Jerry Springer Show' was inescapable. The controversial and raunchy show was one of the biggest cultural touchstones of the decade and remains in the zeitgeist to this day. To help us talk about 1998's 'Ringleader,' Springer's own shameless attempt to cash in on the success of the show in a feature-film format, we've brought on guest Ross Benes, author of '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times' which you can buy here: https://us.amazon.com/1999-Culture-Conquered-Kickstarted-Politics/dp/0700638571. Be sure to catch us on social media @revengeof90spod or on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

In this episode, we talk about one of the most important movies ever made - 1993's "Schindler's List," made in a year that truly cemented director Steven Spielberg as the greatest director of all time. This is a film that needs to be shown, taught, discussed, and shared with as many people as possible. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod or on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

With baseball season nearly upon us, we are covering 1994's 'Major League II,' the rare sports movie sequel that attempts to recapture the magic of the original - with mixed results! Still, nothing pumps us up quite like seeing Rick Vaughn walk out of that bullpen to close out a playoff game. This is another joint episode with our other podcast, the California Penal League, so be sure to like, review, and subscribe to both shows, and follow us on social @revengeof90spod and @calpenalpod.

Welcome to our first recorded episode in 2025 - and it's got a GREAT ASS. For us, the action of podcasting is always going to be the juice, so we're proud to present to you our episode on one of the best heist movies of all time, 1995's 'Heat.' Check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com!

We've hit the new year, but we're still thinking about one of our favorite annual holiday watches - 1992's 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.' Leave it to the Muppets to create one of the greatest adaptions of the story, with Michael Caine putting in an incredible performance that captures exactly how you should star in a Muppet movie. Catch us on social @revengeof90spod and Substack at revengeof90s.substack.com.

We're starting off this year's holiday celebration by talking about one of our favorite family 90s Christmas movies - 1994's 'The Santa Clause!' Scott Calvin is what appears to be an awful father, forever changed by becoming Santa Claus, while his ex-wife and her new husband Neil attempt to annihilate the magic of Christmas for Scott and Laura's young son Charlie. Essentially, none of the adults come off all that great here - but it's still a holiday classic!

If there was a time in your life when you thought 'The Sixth Sense' was the scariest movie you've ever seen and you weren't sure you could ever handle watching it again, this is the episode for you. Relive this game-changing 1999 horror classic with us and then be sure to check us out on social media @revengeof90spod.

You might be coming here for giant snake-related horror, but you'll stay for Jon Voight's unhinged performance. 'Anaconda' is a B-movie creature feature at its very best, and it's no wonder it has gained a cult following over the years. When you're done with the episode, be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Cherry Falls is a 1999 slasher movie that never even saw a theatrical release in the United States - but it should have! Learn all about this virgin-killing extravaganza and be sure to add it to your spooky season watchlist. And when you're done with this episode, be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

The annual Spooktacular is finally here! We're starting things off with 1993's 'Ticks,' which stars Seth Green and Alfonso Ribeiro as kids on a wilderness retreat with adults who actually seem quite bothered to be doing any of this. Oh yeah, and they all get attacked by some genetically enhanced wood ticks! Check us out on social @revengeof90spod too and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

With baseball's postseason upon us, we're talking about 1993's 'The Sandlot,' one of our favorite coming-of-age movies of the decade. Hear us wax poetic about the magic of baseball and being a kid in our latest episode, and then be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Here's the thing: All of the 'Alien' movies rock. And that includes 1997's 'Alien Resurrection,' which takes a lot of wild, bold swings and takes the franchise in some really fun directions considering the nearly impossible thing it was initially tasked with (i.e. bringing back a dead Ripley). Definitely give this one a rewatch - time has been kind to it. And be sure to check us out on social too @revengeof90spod.

In one of Michael Douglas' best roles, he plays a severely disgruntled defense worker who has become completely fed up with, well, society in general. Come see what's got William "D-Fens" Foster all bent out of shape and then be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

This documentary starring Robert Downey, Jr. remains a prescient watch in modern times, along with being a great time capsule of a movie, providing an intimate glimpse into early 90s culture. You might have seen some clips of this movie floating around on social media, but the full documentary - shot during the 1992 Democratic National Convention - is worth the watch, especially during this election season. Catch this compelling 90s documentary, and then be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

The River Wild is as good as '90s thrillers get, anchored by genuinely great nature action and typically fantastic performances from an absolutely stacked cast that included Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, David Strathairn, Joseph Mazzello, and John C. Reilly. Let's all enter the gauntlet together, and when we make it out the other end, catch us on social media @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Is there anything better than a summer blockbuster? Obviously not, and there wasn't a better decade for summer blockbusters than the '90s, so we're going to rank some of our favorites from the decade. Quick disclaimer: We talk a little about our favorite movies of this summer, but this was recorded this before seeing the glory that is Twisters! Be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

'Heavyweights' has become a true cult classic, but it's always been a showcase of Ben Stiller's immense talent. If you're like us, you had this VHS on repeat back in the day, marveling at the humor both then and now. It's a marvel this movie even exists, and it's not hyperbole to say it's honestly one of the funniest movies of the '90s. Don't be a negativity spreader - check out this episode! And when you're done here, be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

With the release of 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,' we take a look back at 1994's 'Beverly Hills Cop III,' a movie that got Eddie Murphy PAID but probably shouldn't exist. But even though it hardly seems like anyone wanted to be a part of it, there are some redeeming things about the original end of the Beverly Hills Cop series, movies that are true showcases for how Murphy can carry a project entirely through his talent alone. Catch us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Things are getting steamy here at Revenge of the '90s as we begin our journey through the saucy world of '90s erotic thrillers, starting with one of the best in 1992's Basic Instinct! Catch us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

We should be sending all the Naked Gun movies into deep space in the hopes that is an alien civilization's first exposure to human culture. That probably tells you everything you need to know about how we feel about the series, and about Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear, which is the topic of this episode. Join us, and then hop on over to social and follow us @revengeof90spod. Also, catch us on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

We needed to do this episode on 'The Phantom Menace' right, so we brought on the world's foremost authorities on all things Star Wars: the guys from the Rogue Squadron Podcast. Don't be bantha poodoo - check out our latest episode now! And be sure to check us out on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com and on social media @revengeof90spod.

'Rush Hour' was Jackie Chan's big Hollywood introduction to American audiences, sparking an incredibly popular franchise and Chan's own meteoric rise over in the United States. And though some elements certainly don't hold up over time, the action and chemistry between Chan and Chris Tucker certainly do. Check us out on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/ and over on social media @revengeof90spod.

With 'The Phantom Menace' coming back to theaters to celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary, we asked ourselves: What 1999 movies would we like to see re-released in theaters this year? Also, we discuss what ended up being one of the most entertaining Academy Awards in years. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod or on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/.

We wanted to do 'Happy Gilmore' for a lot of reasons, and it felt like the right time given the need for a proper Carl Weathers tribute. Let's look back on his great career and what was truly one of the best comedies of the 1990s. Be sure to check us out on social too @revengeof90spod.

There's not much we can say to prepare you for 'Freaked,' a gloriously strange and truly hilarious movie with a singular vision that needs to be appreciated by a far wider audience (though you'd be forgiven for missing this one, since it was never really even released in the United States). Come for the episode, stay for some of the greatest practical effects ever put to film. And be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod!

It's Super Bowl week, so we're covering one of the premier Super Bowl films of the '90s in 1994's "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," the movie that really put Jim Carrey on the map. This was the year that really catapulted Carrey to true stardom, and it all started with an incredibly bizarre premise that could have only been handled by a comedic force like him. Check us out on social while you're at it @revengeof90spod.

It's another crossover episode with the California Penal League this week, so you know what that means: It's baseball movie time. With spring training on the way, we turn on our eyes to America's pastime, and subsequently wish we could turn our eyes away from the trainwreck that is 1996's "Ed." Join us on this perilous journey and be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod!

The definition of what is actually a conspiracy has been lost on the American public these days, but Oliver Stone's 1991 epic proves there very well could have been a conspiracy at the highest level of government, plotting to assassinate John F. Kennedy. Let's dig into 'JFK' and, when you're done, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe in addition to following us on social @revengeof90spod.

I'm not saying I buy the concept of Robert De Niro being a masterless samurai, but I DO love the incredible car chases this movie provides. Check out this underrated action classic as quick as you can - listen to our episode on 1998's "Ronin" now! Be sure to follow us on social too @revengeof90spod.

For our 150th episode, we are going with the DEEPEST of '90s Christmas movie deep cuts. 'Christmas in Connecticut' might seem like a simple TV movie, but for some incredible reason, at the height of his superstar powers, Arnold Schwarzenegger decided to direct this and then... never direct another movie ever again. Join us to get into the holiday spirit and learn something that will haunt you for the rest of your days - be sure to follow us on social too @revengeof90spod!

Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, can I take your order? Ahead of checking out the sequel, catch our 'Good Burger' episode, as we talk about this cult classic starring the comedic force that is Kenan and Kel.

If we're talking about the greatest sequels of all time, 1993's 'Addams Family Values' simply has to be on the list. Not to mention it's a pretty great movie to talk about around Thanksgiving too! Dive into our latest episode and be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod.

We are the writing on the wall, the whisper in the classroom. Without these things, we are nothing. So now, we must shed innocent blood. Come with us as we talk about the 1992 horror classic 'Candyman' and be sure to follow us on social media @revengeof90spod.

It might be scientifically impossible to write a better script than that of 1990's 'Tremors,' a fantastic creature feature that just gets better and better with age. Let's talk about the movie that spawned a direct-to-video graboid empire - and be sure to check us out on social too @revengeof90spod.

Comedian Bill Squire is back on the show to help us break down 1990's 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' and to help us process our complicated feelings for Greta the sexy Gremlin. The Halloween Spooktacular rolls on! And when you're done here, be sure to grab your Mogwai and leave us a review!

We're huge fans of Chucky in these parts, and we're very excited to talk about 1998's 'Bride of Chucky,' which pulled the series out of waning relevance and into its glorious era of camp. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod while you're at it!

If you've got a debilitating fear that there are people living in your basement - or perhaps even in the walls of your home - have we got a movie for you! The Spooktacular rolls on with another Wes Craven classic, 1991's 'The People Under the Stairs,' a great social commentary as much as it is a spooky ride from the horror master himself. Check us out on social too @revengeofuspod!

To help talk about 1997's 'Event Horizon,' we brought on one of the world's foremost experts on the film. Our guest Matt Cohen is the creator of Jump Scare zine (https://jumpscarezine.bigcartel.com/) and is ready to unload all of his knowledge about this horror/sci-fi cult classic. Be sure to check Jump Scare out on Instagram as well (https://www.instagram.com/jumpscarezine/) - oh, and us too at @revengeof90spod.

'Ghostwatch' only aired once, but that was enough to cause quite the stir in the UK, as this horror movie/mockumentary masked as a "real" live TV event is an extremely spooky and fascinating predecessor to what eventually became the found-footage horror genre. Check us out on social too @revengeof90spod.

Our annual '90s Spooktacular is finally here and we're kicking things off with 1992's Death Becomes Her, starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. It's a great horror comedy with innovative special effects (what else would you expect from Robert Zemeckis?), Willis getting to be as silly as he wants, and Streep and Hawn doing all sorts of physical harm to each other. It's good stuff! Check us out on social media @revengeof90spod while you're at it.

Football season is here, so let's kick things off (pun absolutely intended) with 1993's "The Program," a college football movie in which every conceivable controversial storyline happens to a singular team, coached by James Caan! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe and follow us on social media @revengeof90spod.

Get sucked into our latest episode as we talk about one of our favorite family-friendly 90s hits in 1995's Jumanji! Be sure to rate our show and leave us a review or we'll send Van Pelt after you.

You might want to check this movie out to see young Jack Black and Seth Green doing their thing, but the climactic rollerblading race down the DEVIL'S BACKBONE hill is honestly incredible and genuinely thrilling. Check out this hidden gem of a '90s teen movie and then follow us on social @revengeof90spod.

Steve randomly thought about Taylor Swift falling in love with her security thinking that was an original idea, until he realized it was the exact plot of the 1992 film 'The Bodyguard.' Let's talk about this movie and its utterly insane soundtrack - and its equally insane box-office numbers - and when we're done, be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod.

We've got one more round of '90s Movie Hall of Fame inductions (for now), focusing on our actress nominees. See who made the cut and be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod!

We continue our series on nominations for the 2023 class into the '90s Movie Hall of Fame, focusing this week on a couple directors who made '90s film so memorable. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and then check us out on social too @revengeof90spod.

We've started the '90s Movie Hall of Fame (naturally), and we're rolling out our 2023 class, starting with our character actor inductions. Be a part of this vital public service by checking out our latest episode, and let us know which character actor you'd induct by reaching out on social media @revengeof90spod.