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Early Release! For Episode 70, Andrene and Joel critique 1997's "As Good As It Gets". Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) is a writer with obsessive compulsion disorder who offends and bullies anyone in his path. After developing a crush on his favorite waitress Carol (Helen Hunt), Melvin attempts to learn how to love and form lasting relationships with others.
For Episode 69, Joel and Andrene address 1998's "Belly". Sincere (Nas) and Tommy (DMX) are childhood friends who have made a good living in NY by robbing people and selling drugs. When Sincere starts to question their lifestyle, Tommy must make decisions about the man he wants to be.
For Episode 68, Andrene and Joel consider 1994's "Interview with the Vampire". During a lengthy conversation with a reporter (Christian Slater), Louis (Brad Pitt) recounts the story of his life after being transformed into a vampire in the 18th century by fellow bloodsucker Lestat (Tom Cruise).
For Episode 67, Joel and Andrene joke about 1999's irreverent comedy "American Pie". Eager to enter adulthood, a group of friends make a pact to lose their virginity before they graduate high school. The guys each take different approaches to do the deed and learn life lessons along the way.
For Episode 66, Andrene and Joel scrutinize 1994's "The Shawshank Redemption". After he is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) befriends fellow inmate Red (Morgan Freeman) and learns to make the most of the ongoing torture in his new situation.
For Episode 65, Joel and Andrene investigate 1996's "Mission Impossible". After a covert operation ends with the death of his boss, American agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) becomes the prime murder suspect. Now a fugitive, Hunt must retrieve a confidential computer file from the CIA to expose the spy within his agency and clear his name.
For Episode 64, Andrene and Joel rewatch 1992's “FernGully: The Last Rainforest”. In this magical world, fairies live separate from humans in an Australian rainforest. When human loggers and the evil pollutant force of Hexxus (Tim Curry) threaten the existence of the rainforest, a fairy named Crysta (Samantha Mathis) must rally the other fairies to fight to save their home.
For Episode 63, Joel and Andrene react to 1994's "Airheads" along with guest hosts Christopher and Jeremy from the Movie Smash podcast! Chazz (Brendan Fraser), Rex (Steve Buscemi), and Pip (Adam Sandler) are rock band members who are trying to make it in the music biz. After breaking into a radio station, they hold everyone hostage with toy guns to force the DJ to play their demo tape on air. Movie Smash: https://www.movie-smash.com/
For Episode 62, Joel and Andrene contemplate the characters in 1997's "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion". Unhappy with the state of their professional and personal lives, two best friends lie about their accomplishments at a 10-year high school reunion in an attempt to impress their old classmates.
For Episode 61, Andrene and Joel watch 1995's "Waiting to Exhale". Trying to juggle careers and family, four women lend support to one another in their failed attempts at finding successful romantic relationships with men.
For Episode 60, Joel and Andrene cover the 1997 slasher "I Know What You Did Last Summer". A year after running someone over with a car and dumping the body, 4 teens try to escape their past when one of them (Jennifer Love Hewitt) receives a letter warning them that their actions from the previous summer are known.
For Episode 59, Andrene and Joel highlight the protagonist's prepubescent plight in 1995's “Welcome to the Dollhouse”. Dawn Wiener (Heather Matarazzo) is an awkward middle schooler who tries to navigate being bullied in school and developing her first crush while being the middle child to a smart older brother and adorable younger sister.
For Episode 58, Joel and Andrene give remarks on 1992's "A League of Their Own". In 1943, gender norms are ignored when sisters Dottie (Geena Davis) and Kit (Lori Petty) join an all female professional baseball league during WW2. However, the siblings struggle to keep their rivalry from hindering their team's success.
For Episode 57, Andrene and Joel analyze 1996's "Romeo + Juliet". In this modern take of a classic Shakespeare play, star-crossed lovers Romeo (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Juliet (Claire Danes) are teens from warring families. Against their relatives' wishes, they fight to make the relationship work, risking their lives in the process.
For Episode 56, Joel and Andrene cover 1998's "Rush Hour". When a Chinese diplomat's daughter is kidnapped in LA, the FBI decides to investigate. However, despite orders to stay out of it, Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and LAPD Detective Carter (Chris Tucker) team up to solve the case and save the girl.
For Episode 55, Andrene and Joel dig into 1993's comedy "Cool Runnings". Loosely based on a true story, the movie follows a Jamaican sprinter (Leon) who is disqualified from the Olympics. Unwilling to give up on his dream of competing on the world's biggest stage, he enlists a former coach (John Candy) to start Jamaica's first bobsled team.
For Episode 54, Joel and Andrene peer into the world created in 1998's "The Truman Show". Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) is an insurance salesman who has no idea that every aspect of his life has been fabricated and filmed for the masses. Over time, Truman starts to uncover the truth and must decide how to act on it.
For Episode 53, Andrene and Joel inspect 1997's "Face/Off". FBI agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) undergoes a facial transplant to impersonate dangerous criminal Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage) in order to stop a terrorist plot. However, when Castor wakes up early from his coma, he sets a scheme into motion that obliterates Sean's original plan.
For Episode 52, Joel and Andrene critique 1995's "Billy Madison". Billy (Adam Sandler) is a spoiled man-child who spends all day drinking with friends. As his father is about to retire from running an enormous hotel empire, Billy must repeat grades 1 through 12 to show he is capable of taking over.
For Episode 51, Andrene and Joel reexamine 1991's "Beauty and the Beast". A young prince is turned into a hideous beast and his servants are transformed into household items after an enchantress casts a spell. The Beast must learn to love and earn love in return before the last petal on an enchanted rose falls.
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It's Episode 50, where Joel and Andrene commiserate with the corporate confines depicted in 1999's "Office Space". When his therapist dies during a hypnotherapy session, Peter (Ron Livingston) is left in a blissful state and no longer cares about his job at a software company. When he learns his friends are about to be fired, he hatches a revenge plot against the company.
For Episode 49, Andrene and Joel gab about 1999's "10 Things I Hate About You". When Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) learns that he can't go out with his high school classmate Bianca (Larisa Oleynik) until her outcast older sister Kat (Julia Stiles) dates, he pays bad boy Patrick (Heath Ledger) to take Kat out.
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Happy holidays! For Episode 48, Joel and Andrene cover 1990's "Home Alone". When 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is accidentally left behind for the holidays, he must defend himself against two local burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) who plan to rob his home.
For Episode 47, Andrene and Joel take on 1998's disaster movie "Armageddon". When an asteroid the size of Texas threatens to destroy planet Earth, NASA's Dan Truman (Billy Bob Thornton) enlists a group of drillers led by Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis) to launch into space to demolish it with a nuclear weapon.
We're back for Episode 46, where Joel and Andrene breakdown the characters portrayed in 1992's "Juice". When four teenagers Bishop (Tupac Shakur), Q (Omar Epps), Raheem (Khalil Kain), and Steel (Jermaine Hopkins) rob a local grocery store, the simple plan takes an unexpected turn and the boys must deal with the consequences.
For Episode 45, Andrene and Joel critique the relationships in 1996's "The First Wives Club". When they reunite after the death of a friend, three divorced women Brenda (Bette Midler), Elise (Goldie Hawn), and Annie (Diane Keaton) plot revenge on their ex-husbands who left them for younger women.
For Episode 44, Joel and Andrene study the psychopathic behaviors found in 1993's "The Good Son". Following the death of his mom, Mark (Elijah Wood) visits with his aunt and uncle and befriends his cousin Henry (Macaulay Culkin). However, when Mark becomes concerned about Henry's violent behavior, his warnings to Henry's family regrettably fall on deaf ears. Check out the Book Club podcast, hosted by self-proclaimed elder millenial Carly Jackson. Andrene and Joel will be feautured on this weekend's episode to discuss the "Jurassic Park" novel: http://www.bookclubpod.com/
For Episode 43, Andrene and Joel report for duty to review 1995's "Major Payne". When a discharged Marine (Damon Wayans) is provided another opportunity to work for the military, he must whip a team of Junior ROTC cadets into shape. Fall in as the siblings identify the good and bad lessons learned from this film.
Happy Halloween! For Episode 42, Joel and Andrene jump into 1996's "The Craft". When Sarah (Robin Tunney) starts attending a new high school, she befriends Bonnie (Neve Campbell), Rochelle (Rachel True), and Nancy (Fairuza Balk), who practice witchcraft. The teens cast spells to improve their lives but soon learn that whatever they put out into the world comes back times three!
For Episode 41, Andrene and Joel unearth the inner workings of the alien beings in 1998's "The Faculty". When otherworldly parasites infect the teachers at a high school, cheerleader Delilah (Jordana Brewster), football player Stan (Shawn Hatosy), drug dealer Zeke (Josh Hartnett), and loser Casey (Elijah Wood) team up with some of their other classmates to fight back against the invaders.
For Episode 40, Joel and Andrene attempt to decipher the circuitous plot in 1998's "The Big Lebowski". When Jeff 'The Dude' Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) is mistaken for another man with the same name, he is beaten up and has his rug peed on. As a result, The Dude seeks compensation from The Big Lebowski and embarks on a crazy escapade when offered money to complete a dangerous task.
For Episode 39, Andrene and Joel revisit 1993's "Mrs. Doubtfire". After he loses primary custody of his children in a divorce, Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) disguises himself as a British female nanny in an effort to spend more time with his kids. Get a load of the siblings' take on what could (and does) go wrong!
In Episode 38, Joel and Andrene peek into the mind of Stephen King and cover 1990's "Misery". After fiction writer Paul Sheldon (James Caan) crashes his car, he is rescued by his number 1 fan Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates). However, his relief morphs to fear when he realizes that Annie isn't the savior he believes she is.
Get ready for Episode 37, where Andrene and Joel critique 1999's "Never Been Kissed". When nerdy junior copywriter Josie Gellar (Drew Barrymore) poses as a high school student for an article, her brother Rob (David Arquette) helps her befriend the popular kids. But the success of her story is compromised when Josie falls for her English teacher, Sam Coulson (Michael Vartan). Join the siblings for this lively discussion!
It's Episode 36, and Joel and Andrene are exploring the futuristic world in 1997's "The Fifth Element". To save the world from the ultimate Evil and preserve human life, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) must join forces with Leeloo (Milla Jovovich). Plug in to see how the siblings rated this sci-fi film!
For Episode 35, Joel and Andrene's youngest sibling David returns for a breakdown of 1999's "The Blair Witch Project". Three students hike into the woods in Burkittsville, Maryland to shoot a documentary about the lore of the Blair Witch. However, strange phenomena occur which result in their disappearance. Don't miss the siblings' musings on this famous found footage film!
For Episode 34, Andrene and Joel enter the animated world of 1998's "The Rugrats Movie". When Tommy Pickles gets a new baby brother, he and the gang become quickly annoyed by the infant's antics and decide to return him to the hospital. They get lost along the way and wind up in the woods with circus monkeys and a hungry wolf. Connect with the siblings as they reminisce about their older-sister/younger-brother childhood interactions!
For Episode 33, Joel and Andrene dissect the karmic comedy in 1992's "Boomerang". When playboy Marcus (Eddie Murphy) finds himself falling for his new boss Jacqueline (Robin Givens), he struggles to cope with the consequences of unrequited love when the roles are reversed. Check out the siblings' breakdown of this classic rom-com!
For Episode 32, Andrene and Joel rehash the multiple murders in 1998's "Urban Legend". When a string of strange deaths occur on a college campus, student Natalie (Alicia Witt) suspects they are mimicking popular urban legends. Stand in front of a mirror, say "Bloody Mary" 3 times, then listen to the siblings' dialogue on this slasher!
For Episode 31, Joel and Andrene analyze 1999's "The Boondock Saints". Irish Catholic brothers Connor (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) administrate vigilante justice by ridding the streets of Boston from evil mobsters while trying to avoid capture by FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe). Listen in for the siblings' views on this cult classic!
For Episode 30, Andrene and Joel study the childhood drama in 1991's "My Girl". 11-year-old Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky) struggles to navigate life as she resides in a funeral home, grieves the loss of her mother, and experiences her first crush. Although she finds shelter in her best friend Thomas J (Macaulay Culkin), a change of events forces her to grow up much earlier than expected. Follow the siblings' discourse on the significant scenes in this film!
For Episode 29, Joel and Andrene assess 1992's "My Cousin Vinny". Vinny (Joe Pesci) is an inexperienced NY attorney who has never won a case and learns that his cousin Billy (Ralph Macchio) is accused of murder in Alabama. With the help of his fiance Mona Lisa (Marisa Tomei), Vinny must learn the law and southern culture to provide a strong defense. Tune in as the siblings chuckle through this legal comedy!
For Episode 28, Andrene and Joel deliberate the decisions made in 1993's "Indecent Proposal". When billionaire John Gage (Robert Redford) offers married couple Diana (Demi Moore) and David Murphy (Woody Harrelson) $1 million for a night with Diana, the relationship between the husband and wife is forever changed. Time to get uncomfortable as the siblings spotlight this scandalous premise!
For Episode 27, Joel and Andrene talk ghosts and memorable moments in 1999's "The Sixth Sense". When child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) learns that his client Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) sees dead people, he convinces him to use his supernatural gift to help others. Hang out with the siblings for their breakdown of this psychological thriller!
For Episode 26, Joel and Andrene chuckle through 1997's "Liar Liar". Attorney Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) is known for his lack of honesty. When his son, Max (Justin Cooper) makes a wish that he can't lie for one day, Fletcher struggles to win a court case in an attempt to advance his career. Don't miss out on the siblings' breakdown of this comedy!
For Episode 25, Andrene and Joel recall Lindsay Lohan's film debut in 1998's "The Parent Trap". When long lost identical twins Annie and Hallie (both played by Lohan) reunite at a summer camp, they plot to spark a love connection between their divorced biological parents, Nick (Dennis Quaid) and Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson). Gather round for the siblings' outlook on this child dramedy!
For Episode 24, Andrene and Joel highlight the explosive action in 1994's "Speed". LA police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) and his partner Harry (Jeff Daniels) try to save passengers of a bus from a bomb that will explode if the speed drops below 50 mph. With the help of bus passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock) they must figure out how the bomber is monitoring them before the gas runs out. Hop on in to hear the siblings' reactions to this fast-paced film!
For Episode 23, Andrene and Joel weigh in on 1999's "Jawbreaker". When a high school clique of girls play a birthday prank that leads to the death of their friend, Courtney (Rose McGowan), Julie (Rebecca Gayheart), and Marcie (Julie Benz) conspire to hide the truth. The twists and turns that develop make for a ruinous plot. Tune in for the siblings' remarks on this extremely dark comedy!
Play ball! For Episode 22, Andrene and Joel provide commentary on the happenings in 1993's "The Sandlot". When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood at the end of 5th grade, he befriends a group of boys who play baseball at the sandlot and get into some sticky situations. Get comfortable as the siblings recap this fun-filled coming of age story!