Episode 442: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
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A guardian angel saves a suicidal businessman by showing him what life would be like if he didn’t exist. Join us as we chat about Hanukkah scarves, a Bernie Sanders-esque rant, and a very young old maid. An angel gets his wings as we find out if It’s a Wonderful Life stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 441: The Towering Inferno (1974)
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San Francisco’s tallest building erupts in flames, and it's up to the skyscraper’s architect and a fire chief to save everyone inside. Listen as we discuss the world's most dangerous job, Alan’s inaccurate Super Mario t-shirt, and when a handshake simply won’t do. Then we find out if The Towering Inferno stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 440: Magnolia (1999)
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During one rainy day in the San Fernando Valley, people deal with grief, addiction, and daddy issues. Special guest Adam Pincas joins us to chat about a Fiona Apple interpretative dance, why Tom Cruise hasn’t won an Oscar, and the way that married people don’t have sex. Then we find out if Magnolia stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 439: The Wiz (1978)
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A kindergarten teacher who’s never left Harlem is transported to a twisted version of New York City. Listen as we discuss Michael Jackson’s interest in Peter Parker, a very horny Tin Man, and the labor laws of Oz. Ease on down the road as we find out if The Wiz stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 438: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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A tornado brings a girl from Kansas to a magical land, where she is hunted by a wicked witch. Special guest Mike Kahn joins us to chat about Jewish little people, Barbie’s unrealistic proportions, and the abusive boyfriend from Beverly Hills 90210. There’s no place like home as we find out if The Wizard of Oz stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 437: Gladiator (2000)
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A general is betrayed, enslaved, and forced to fight others for the amusement of Rome. Listen as we discuss the “what men think about” meme, touching wheat, and the emperor that inspired King Joffrey. Are you not entertained as we find out if Gladiator stands the Test of Time?
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Episode 436: Being John Malkovich (1999)
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An unhappy puppeteer discovers a portal into the mind of a famous actor, which causes his marriage and sanity to unravel. Special guest Joanna Brief joins us to discuss DVD special features that lie, what Charlie Sheen is probably like in real life, and whether it's the seventh and a half floor or the seven and a halfth floor (the answer won't surprise you.) Then we find out if Being John Malkovich stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 435: Idiocracy (2006)
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An average Joe is cryogenically frozen, and when he wakes up 500 years in the future, he’s the smartest person in the world. Special guest Mike Kahn joins us to chat about different kinds of electrolytes, vibrators at Target, and a president that actually admits to having sex with pornstars. If a great podcast is what you crave, join us as we find out if Idiocracy stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 434: Wishmaster (1997)
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An evil genie unleashes terror by… granting wishes? For our Halloween episode, we talk about buying life insurance at the airport, fast-acting cancer, and a jarring turn towards camp. Then we see if Wishmaster stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 433: The Cell (2000)
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A therapist uses virtual reality to enter the mind of a serial killer, in the hopes of finding his latest victim before it's too late. Join us as we discuss the greatest movie soundtrack of all time, viruses that cause mental illness, and screensaver special effects. Then we find out if The Cell stands the Test of Time.
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After moving to New York City, a college student finds himself working for a mobster who kills and cooks endangered animals.
Join us as we chat about the history of wheeled luggage, tips for touring the Louvre, and BD Wong’s script demands. Then we find out if The Freshman stands the Test of Time.