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 489: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) 11/14/2025

Episode 489: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38944230

Episode 488: The First Wives Club (1996) 11/07/2025

Episode 488: The First Wives Club (1996) 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 . /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38898115

Episode 487: Candyman (1992) 10/31/2025

Episode 487: Candyman (1992) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38812675

Episode 486: Bedazzled (2000) 10/24/2025

Episode 486: Bedazzled (2000) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38747930

Episode 485: Requiem for a Dream (2000) 10/17/2025

Episode 485: Requiem for a Dream (2000) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38598225

Episode 484: All About Eve (1950) 10/10/2025

Episode 484: All About Eve (1950) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38516410

Episode 483: Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) 10/03/2025

Episode 483: Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38428910

Episode 482: Best in Show (2000) 09/26/2025

Episode 482: Best in Show (2000) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38358260

Episode 481: Almost Famous (2000) 09/19/2025

Episode 481: Almost Famous (2000) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38267305

Episode 480: Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 09/12/2025

Episode 480: Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38172710

Episode 479: Bring It On (2000) 09/05/2025

Episode 479: Bring It On (2000) A cheerleading captain hopes to lead her squad to a national championship with an original routine. Listen as we chat about ladylike toothbrushing, meeting girls at yoga, and how to qualify for Regionals. Be aggressive! B-E aggressive as we find out if Bring It On stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38087800

Episode 478: But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) 08/29/2025

Episode 478: But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) A high school cheerleader faces her sexuality and finds love at a gay conversion camp. Author Kevin Smokler joins us to chat about deriving humor from evil, finding a script in a friend's car, and a particularly dangerous matchbook. Then we find out if But I’m a Cheerleader stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/38006620

Episode 477: The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) 08/22/2025

Episode 477: The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) A middle-aged electronics store employee tries to have sex for the first time. Listen as we discuss James’ worthless toys, an out-of-left-field wedding, and the real reason women are the fairer sex. Then we find out if The 40 Year Old Virgin stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37818032

Episode 476: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 08/15/2025

Episode 476: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) After their car breaks down, a young couple stumbles into the bizarre and otherworldly home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Join us as we chat about a brutal on-screen death for Eminem, an eye-opening orgy, and the good ol' days when Twitter was fun. Let’s do the time warp again and find out if The Rocky Horror Picture Show stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37722590

Episode 475: Freaky Friday (2003) 08/08/2025

Episode 475: Freaky Friday (2003) A teenager and her mother switch bodies, allowing them to see the world from each other’s point of view. Listen as we chat about non-evil stepparents, getting an A in Gong 101, and an objectively wrong subjective opinion. Then we find out if Freaky Friday stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37627940

Episode 474: Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985) 08/01/2025

Episode 474: Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985) Big Bird leaves Sesame Street to live with a family of dodos, then tries to find his way home. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss a good old boy walking out of “We Are the World,” Miss Finch’s creeper van, and sad songs to talk to your therapist about. Then we see if Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37586290

Episode 473: Fantastic Four (2005) 07/25/2025

Episode 473: Fantastic Four (2005) After a space mission goes wrong, four scientists become superheroes. Join us as we chat about a phrase that engaged people never say to each other, Reed Richard’s finances, and how hard ESPN tried to make the X Games a thing. Flame on! We’re finding out if 2005’s Fantastic Four stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37525365

Episode 472: D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) 07/18/2025

Episode 472: D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) An advanced robot that looks like a young boy learns what it means to be human. Listen as we discuss giving orphans to your friends, Bring Your Kid to Work Day at the secret android lab, and where U.S. airspace begins. Then we find out if D.A.R.Y.L. stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37447200

Episode 471: Ghost (1990) 07/11/2025

Episode 471: Ghost (1990) After a banker is killed, his spirit tries to save his girlfriend from the same fate. Join us as we chat about Demi Moore’s haircuts, the difference between the Righteous Brothers and the Smothers Brothers, and cleaning up after making pottery but before making love. Then we find out if Ghost stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37351815

Episode 470: Born on the Fourth of July (1989) 07/04/2025

Episode 470: Born on the Fourth of July (1989) After being paralyzed in Vietnam, a Marine gradually turns into an anti-war activist. Listen as we discuss our different Mario Kart philosophies, the worst month to get sick, and the power of denial. Then we find out if Born on the Fourth of July stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37166790

Episode 469: 28 Weeks Later (2007) 06/27/2025

Episode 469: 28 Weeks Later (2007) A family attempts to move on with their lives after the rage virus has been eliminated… or has it? Join us as we chat about our favorite horror genres, the lucky scientists in Antarctica, and a real fight over a fictional character. Then we see if 28 Weeks Later stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37119075

Episode 468: 28 Days Later (2002) 06/20/2025

Episode 468: 28 Days Later (2002) After a virus wipes out most of England, a few survivors fight off the infected and would-be rapists. Listen as we discuss watching comedies in theaters, clever graffiti during a zombie apocalypse, and the effects of PCP. Then we find out if 28 Days Later stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/37060060

Episode 467: American Pie (1999) 06/13/2025

Episode 467: American Pie (1999) Four friends make a pact to lose their virginity before graduating high school. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to discuss the letdown of unrated DVDs, catchy McDonald's jingles, and the Williamsburg of MILFs. This one time, at band camp, we found out if American Pie stands the Test of Time. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36961565

Episode 466: Mission: Impossible III (2006) 06/06/2025

Episode 466: Mission: Impossible III (2006) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36779365

Episode 465: Mission: Impossible II (2000) 05/30/2025

Episode 465: Mission: Impossible II (2000) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36661335

Episode 464: Mission: Impossible (1996) 05/23/2025

Episode 464: Mission: Impossible (1996) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36583175

Episode 463: Lilo & Stitch (2002) 05/16/2025

Episode 463: Lilo & Stitch (2002) 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. /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36491180

Episode 462: Real Women Have Curves (2002) 05/09/2025

Episode 462: Real Women Have Curves (2002) 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/ /episode/index/show/testoftime/id/36476880

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

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