Episode 448: The Color of Money (1986)
The Test of Time
“Fast Eddie” Felson teaches the art of hustling to a young pool player. Listen as we discuss the best legacy sequel ever, Tom Cruise’s huge hair, and Paul Newman’s serious mustache. Then we find out if The Color of Money stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 447: The Hustler (1961)
The Test of Time
A pool player learns that in order to win, sometimes, you first have to lose. Listen as we chat about the best billiards game for teens, bus station bathroom attendants, and cameramen jumping the line. Then we find out if The Hustler stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 446: The Maltese Falcon (1941)
The Test of Time
A private eye, a pathological liar, and an antiques collector pursue a priceless statue. Join us as we discuss our 2025 box office predictions, Conan O’Brien’s gumshoe speak, and what dingus really means. It’s the stuff that dreams are made of as we find out if The Maltese Falcon stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 445: Species (1995)
The Test of Time
An alien/human hybrid desperately searches for a mate in Los Angeles. Listen as we chat about our favorite movies of 2024, asking a date to join you in the shower, and wildly inconsistent psychic powers. Then we find out if Species stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 444: Hexed (1993)
The Test of Time
A lying hotel clerk sleeps with a supermodel, and quickly finds himself involved in a murder investigation. Listen as we discuss pretentious perfume commercials, tape recorder confessions, and watching sex scenes with your dad. Then we find out if Hexed stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 443: Four Rooms (1995)
The Test of Time
It’s New Year’s Eve in the Hotel Mon Signor, and Ted the bellhop has to deal with a series of bizarre patrons. Special guest Jason Torres joins us to chat about a missed opportunity with Madonna, hotels with medicine cabinets, and needles with hepatitis C. Then we find out if Four Rooms stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 442: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
The Test of Time
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)
The Test of Time
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)
The Test of Time
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)
The Test of Time
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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An aspiring singer struggles with a new lover, rival musicians, angry bandmates, and an abusive father.
Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about resting Prince face, Ben Folds’ LLC, and how to respond when someone says, "I would die for you." Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to find out if Purple Rain stands the Test of Time.