The Test of Time

Are the classic movies of our childhood as good as we remember them? Join us as we take a fresh look at our favorite films and ask if they stand The Test of Time. Hosted by Alan Noah and James Brief Logo by Courtney Enos-Robertson Theme song (episodes 1-100) by SpeakerFreq Audio Theme song (episodes 100 and on) by Jon Martinez Get your Test of Time merchandise at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-test-of-time

Episode 461: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) 05/02/2025

Episode 461: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36317220

Episode 460: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) 04/25/2025

Episode 460: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36267930

Episode 459: American Psycho (2000) 04/18/2025

Episode 459: American Psycho (2000) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36104485

Episode 458: The Ten Commandments (1956) 04/11/2025

Episode 458: The Ten Commandments (1956) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36045160

Episode 457: Invasion U.S.A. (1985) 04/04/2025

Episode 457: Invasion U.S.A. (1985) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35886150

Episode 456: The French Connection (1971) 03/28/2025

Episode 456: The French Connection (1971) Two NYPD detectives do all they can to stop an international heroin deal. Listen as we chat about missing subtitles, what you call it when a cop shoots a suspect in the back, and how much cars weigh today. Then we see if The French Connection stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35844140

Episode 455: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 03/21/2025

Episode 455: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) On the run from her jealous stepmother, a princess befriends seven short miners. Join us as we discuss a modern woman's reaction to being told she's "the fairest," a huntsman who gets away with not murdering, and the real reason eggs are so expensive. Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to work we go, as we find out if Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35733405

Episode 454: π (1998) 03/14/2025

Episode 454: π (1998) A math prodigy attempts to unlock the secrets of the universe… and the stock market. Listen as we chat about Jewdar in airports, literal bugs in the software, and cavemen with holes in their heads. Then we find out if π stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35644425

Episode 453: Big Trouble in Little China (1986) 03/07/2025

Episode 453: Big Trouble in Little China (1986) A truck driver and a restaurant owner face off against an ancient sorcerer in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Join us as we chat about the future of James Bond, exposition that’s so bad it’s good, and the perfect comeback to someone who refers to himself in the third person. Then we find out if Big Trouble in Little China stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35548515

Episode 452: Empire of the Sun (1987) 02/28/2025

Episode 452: Empire of the Sun (1987) A wealthy British boy learns harsh life lessons in a World War II internment camp. Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to chat about filming in China, boiling frogs, and an alternate Batman origin story. Then we see if Empire of the Sun stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35474345

Episode 451: Waiting for Guffman (1996) 02/21/2025

Episode 451: Waiting for Guffman (1996) A theater director gathers a troupe of actors to celebrate their small town's 150th anniversary. Listen as we chat about the movies that Warner Bros. dumped on YouTube, how Missourians say the name of their state, and the best actor in Red, White, and Blaine. Then we find out if Waiting for Guffman stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35356255

Episode 450: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 02/14/2025

Episode 450: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) A mean green mother from outer space starts eating the residents of Skid Row. Special guest Courtney Noah joins us to discuss a so-called ironing machine, an extremely disturbing Wikipedia page, and the best hero/villain showdown song ever. We’re having some fun now as we find out if Little Shop of Horrors stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35259375

Episode 449: Any Given Sunday (1999) 02/07/2025

Episode 449: Any Given Sunday (1999) The Miami Sharks depend on their third-string quarterback as they make a run for the playoffs. Listen as we chat about Oliver Stone’s too-frequent cutaways, a too-fast endorsement deal, and a too-personal halftime speech. It's a game of inches as we find out if Any Given Sunday stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/35090075

Episode 448: The Color of Money (1986) 01/31/2025

Episode 448: The Color of Money (1986) “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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34999875

Episode 447: The Hustler (1961) 01/24/2025

Episode 447: The Hustler (1961) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34931640

Episode 446: The Maltese Falcon (1941) 01/17/2025

Episode 446: The Maltese Falcon (1941) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34859055

Episode 445: Species (1995) 01/10/2025

Episode 445: Species (1995) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34779795

Episode 444: Hexed (1993) 01/03/2025

Episode 444: Hexed (1993) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34700935

Episode 443: Four Rooms (1995) 12/27/2024

Episode 443: Four Rooms (1995) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34555275

Episode 442: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 12/20/2024

Episode 442: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34492200

Episode 441: The Towering Inferno (1974) 12/13/2024

Episode 441: The Towering Inferno (1974) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34402180

Episode 440: Magnolia (1999) 12/06/2024

Episode 440: Magnolia (1999) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34304705

Episode 439: The Wiz (1978) 11/29/2024

Episode 439: The Wiz (1978) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/34168595

Episode 438: The Wizard of Oz (1939) 11/22/2024

Episode 438: The Wizard of Oz (1939) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/33935937

Episode 437: Gladiator (2000) 11/15/2024

Episode 437: Gladiator (2000) 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? /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/33906472

Episode 436: Being John Malkovich (1999) 11/08/2024

Episode 436: Being John Malkovich (1999) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/33821126

Episode 435: Idiocracy (2006) 11/01/2024

Episode 435: Idiocracy (2006) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/33676662

Episode 434: Wishmaster (1997) 10/25/2024

Episode 434: Wishmaster (1997) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/33587127

Episode 433: The Cell (2000) 10/18/2024

Episode 433: The Cell (2000) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/33504797

Episode 432: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 10/11/2024

Episode 432: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) In rural Texas, five young people encounter a murderous family of cannibals. Join us as we chat about Alan’s internal monologue during an Ironman, plaster of paris animal bones, and our mothers' warnings about hitchhikers. Then we find out if The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/33394132

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