Episode 466: Mission: Impossible III (2006)
The Test of Time
Ethan Hunt is pulled out of retirement to save the world… and his wife. Listen as we chat about J.J. Abrams’ history of reboots, giving noogies to Tom Cruise, and IMF’s terrible track record with background checks. Then we find out if Mission: Impossible III stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 465: Mission: Impossible II (2000)
The Test of Time
To prevent a madman from releasing a deadly virus in Australia, Ethan Hunt teams up with a professional thief. Join us as we discuss life-threatening Atlanta traffic, a parachute built for two, and questionable medical advice from Dr. James Brief. Then we see if Mission: Impossible II stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 464: Mission: Impossible (1996)
The Test of Time
A spy tries to clear his name after being framed for killing his team. Listen as we chat about the other guys from U2, what secret agents should earn in a year, and sweating through a ski mask. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find out if Mission: Impossible stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 463: Lilo & Stitch (2002)
The Test of Time
An alien made for destruction crash-lands in Hawaii... and into a young orphan’s heart. Listen as we chat about a breakfast quest for revenge, the big buggy eyes of adorableness, and the culture wars around Disney movies. ʻOhana means family, and family means finding out if Lilo & Stitch stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 462: Real Women Have Curves (2002)
The Test of Time
A recent high school graduate faces important decisions about the future and how to deal with her overbearing mother. Author Kevin Smokler joins us to discuss getting laughed at by publicists, an especially tough Christmas, and a cheesy hypothetical bake sale. Then we find out if Real Women Have Curves stands the Test of Time. Break The Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers by Kevin Smokler hits stores on May 22, 2025. Learn more: https://kevinsmokler.com/break-the-frame/
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Episode 461: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
The Test of Time
A 6th grader repeatedly tries—and fails—to become the most popular kid in school. Special guests Eli Noah and Ryan Schneider join us to chat about literally ditching people, when nostalgic T-shirts become cool, and saying "Zoo-Wee-Mama" in real life. Then we see if Diary of a Wimpy Kid stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 460: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
The Test of Time
On a divine quest, King Arthur encounters rude French guards, a killer rabbit, and the dreaded Knights Who Say "Ni!" Join us as we discuss holy hand grenades, a smart investment by Led Zeppelin, and the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s just a flesh wound as we find out if Monty Python and the Holy Grail stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 459: American Psycho (2000)
The Test of Time
Investment banker Patrick Bateman leads a double life as a serial killer. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to chat about sweating on command, pretentious music analysis, and how this movie could have spawned a successful franchise. Then we find out if American Psycho stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 458: The Ten Commandments (1956)
The Test of Time
A son of Hebrew slaves becomes an Egyptian prince, then leads his people to freedom. Special guests Carole Abramson and Rochelle Brief join us to talk about Jewish prophecies, chewing gum in class, and the fine line between kitsch, melodrama, and overacting. Then we see if The Ten Commandments stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 457: Invasion U.S.A. (1985)
The Test of Time
A former CIA agent single-handedly takes on a foreign army wreaking havoc in the United States. Join us as we discuss Chuck Norris “jokes,” an all-American hero in a Canadian tuxedo, and why James never tried cocaine. Then we find out if Invasion U.S.A. stands the Test of Time.
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After getting dumped by his girlfriend, a popular high school senior bets that he can transform a depressed art student into the school's prom queen.
Listen as we chat about pool guys who made bank in 2020, the real first reality show, and a weirdo who volunteers to clean a bathroom. Then we find out if She’s All That stands the Test of Time.