Episode 537: Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
The Test of Time
A prodigal son returns home to face his siblings and a rival cousin at his parents’ wedding anniversary celebration. Special guest Gwyeth Smith joins us to discuss a missing comma, gentle giants, and sweet tea manners. Then we see if Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 536: Commando (1985)
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After his daughter is kidnapped, a retired colonel kills everyone responsible. Special guest Pete Mongillo joins us to chat about avoiding shoulder splinters, James’ mother’s maiden name, and Dan Hedaya’s chin butt. Then we see if Commando stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 535: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
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An absentee father pretends to be dying so he can reconnect with his estranged children. Join us as we discuss the difference between an asshole and a sonofabitch, a fun day at a dog fight, and a family on a battleship. Then we see if The Royal Tenenbaums stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 534: To Die For (1995)
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Driven by ambition, a weather reporter plots to have her husband killed. Listen as we chat about the metrics of fame, Leaf’s transition to Joaquin, and unintentional ickiness. Then we see if To Die For stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 533: Serial Mom (1994)
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A suburban housewife begins killing people who have wronged her family. Join us as we discuss the cereal that supports the military, why James was nervous on parent-teacher conference nights, and a theory about why Quentin Tarantino doesn’t like Matthew Lillard. Then we find out if Serial Mom stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 532: Practical Magic (1998)
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Two sisters come to terms with their supernatural abilities after they accidentally kill an abusive boyfriend. Listen as we chat about the ingredients for a perfect man, silly flutes, and a bad time to smooch. Then we find out if Practical Magic stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 531: The Player (1992)
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While fighting for his job, a Hollywood executive accidentally kills a screenwriter. Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to discuss an allergy to Seth Rogen, a currently dead director, and Michael Bay literally thinking outside the box. Then we see if The Player stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 530: EuroTrip (2004)
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After getting dumped by his girlfriend in humiliating fashion, a high school graduate travels across Europe to find his pen pal. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to chat about the hostel experience, the one thing Matt Damon is bad at, and the time Alan went to a nude beach. Scotty doesn’t know—but we’ll find out—whether EuroTrip stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 529: Road Trip (2000)
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A college freshman films himself having sex, then drives halfway across the country with some friends to prevent his girlfriend from seeing the tape. Listen as we discuss “pimps ’n’ hos” parties, a director who really likes licking toes, and a fraternity meet-cute. Then we see if Road Trip stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 528: 27 Dresses (2008)
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A perpetual bridesmaid grows frustrated when her sister and her boss get engaged. Special guest Grace Noah joins us to chat about good-looking characters doing bad things, the positive aspects of being a people-pleaser, and narrating a wedding slideshow live. Then we see if 27 Dresses stands the Test of Time.
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In a near-future Australia, one cop fights back against a ruthless biker gang.
Listen as we talk about how difficult it is to show society crumbling, a guy named Toecutter who cuts no toes, and the word that’s forever associated with the Hall of Justice. Then we find out if Mad Max stands the Test of Time.