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Episode 485: Requiem for a Dream (2000)

The Test of Time

Release Date: 10/17/2025

Episode 489: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) show art Episode 489: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

The Test of Time

A convict who pretends to be insane is sent to an asylum, where he clashes with the head nurse. Join us as we discuss an adorable way to describe a sunrise, getting weirded out by fishing hooks, and a coupon for barbed wire. Then we find out if One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 488: The First Wives Club (1996) show art Episode 488: The First Wives Club (1996)

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After their husbands run off with younger women, three divorcées seek revenge. Join us as we chat about a hidden passion for advertising, a hateable face, and 24-hour boob jobs. Then we see if The First Wives Club stands the Test of Time. To support Nick's Marathon, head to .

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Episode 487: Candyman (1992) show art Episode 487: Candyman (1992)

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A murderous ghost with a hook for a hand brings terror to the Chicago projects. For our Halloween spooktacular, we discuss how many times saying a supernatural killer’s name is too many, what a bee sting should be worth, and this movie’s random connection to Lost. Then we find out if Candyman stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 486: Bedazzled (2000) show art Episode 486: Bedazzled (2000)

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To win his dream girl's affection, a lonely loser makes a deal with the devil. Special guests Ally and Matt from Good Movie, Bad Movie join us to chat about Satan’s Post-it notes, a nerd who’s more over-the-top than Urkel, and the best Sister Hazel song. Then we find out if Bedazzled stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 485: Requiem for a Dream (2000) show art Episode 485: Requiem for a Dream (2000)

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Drug addiction sends four lives into a tragic downward spiral. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to talk about strings of sorrow, what Jareth the Goblin King would have wanted from Marion, and the one way Jared Leto *didn’t* go full Method for this role. Then we find out if Requiem for a Dream stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 484: All About Eve (1950) show art Episode 484: All About Eve (1950)

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An aging theater actress feels threatened by a devoted admirer. Listen as we discuss what phone operators could do in 1950, a friendly kick in the ass, and a grand ladies' lounge. Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a bumpy night as we find out if All About Eve stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 483: Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) show art Episode 483: Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)

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Hydrogen bomb testing awakens an ancient monster that terrorizes Japan. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to chat about getting a blood sample from a prehistoric beast, a carbon-dating debate, and a good gig for Steve Martin. Then we find out if 1954’s Godzilla and 1956’s Godzilla, King of the Monsters! stand the Test of Time. 

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Episode 482: Best in Show (2000) show art Episode 482: Best in Show (2000)

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Eccentric dog owners bring their pooches to a prestigious competition. Listen as we discuss people who should only shop from catalogs, the same old proctologist joke, and the staying power of the 'American Bitch' brand. Then we find out if Best in Show stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 481: Almost Famous (2000) show art Episode 481: Almost Famous (2000)

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An aspiring music journalist comes of age when he joins a rock band’s cross-country tour. Listen as we chat about the one person in this cast who can’t sing, how James Gunn feels about colons, and a compliment no one wants to hear. Then we find out if Almost Famous stands the Test of Time.

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Episode 480: Dog Day Afternoon (1975) show art Episode 480: Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

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Two inexperienced criminals attempt a bank robbery, which quickly turns into a hostage situation.  Join us as we discuss peak Pacino, Jim Norton’s wife’s penis, and pearl-clutching over bad language. Then we see if Dog Day Afternoon stands the Test of Time.

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Drug addiction sends four lives into a tragic downward spiral.

Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to talk about strings of sorrow, what Jareth the Goblin King would have wanted from Marion, and the one way Jared Leto *didn’t* go full Method for this role. Then we find out if Requiem for a Dream stands the Test of Time.