14 Going On 40

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller

Nothing says spring like a long-awaited day of perfect weather in Chicago. We could all use a day of leisure (taking a note from the king himself, Mr. Bueller) after this wild ride that has been 2020-21. Andrea and Melissa recorded this bonus episode pre-Covid19 and we would love to go back in time and reminisce about mask-free days of Spring. Joins us on the best nostalgia trip, yet!

"My advice is to sleep with as many people as possible." - Kathryn Merteuil

The teen movie that came with SO MUCH SCANDALOUS HYPE. It was the kiss we were all talking about in 1999. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair made spittle cool. Cruel Intentions was the modern-day Dangerous Liaisons we didn't know we needed. Drenched in opulence, hormones, and tons of style, this film took the 90s teen movie wave to a new level. If you haven't seen this one in awhile, take a trip to New York with Andrea and Melissa to revisit all the teenagers we never had enough money to hang with.
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"But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all." - Kat Stratford

Most of us had to study some Shakespeare in school. In 1999, it was cool to know a few of William's stories. The Taming of the Shrew is not one that Andrea and Melissa have ever had the chance to read, but it's all good because 10 Things I Hate About You came along and gave us the gist! This movie was all the feminist rage as we approached the millenium, but does it stand the test of time? Have fun re-visiting 10 Things with us and find out!

Andrea and Melissa had so much fun recording this episode and the recurring joke of their fictional band "Ominous Wind" has been referenced in so many episodes! Enjoy this re-release of Final Destination while we watch more movies for upcoming episodes!

"How do we know that just by sitting here - by, by sipping this coffee, or breathing the air, or even crossing the intersection - that we haven't even started in motion the events that will some day lead to our death: forty years from now, ten years from now, tomorrow. We don't. Unless we open ourselves up..." - Alex Browning
For many of us, Final Destination brought us a whole new look at death in more ways than one.  This horror franchise started with this film in 2000 and has become a guilty pleasure for Andrea and Melissa.  We revisited Final Destination and watched it more closely than ever before.  The death scenes in Final Destination give us serious Rube Goldberg vibes and are worthy of a conversation!  If you haven't seen this one in awhile, it may be time to treat yourself.  In the meantime, give this episode a listen and laugh with us!

"Throwing a party it's like... it's like an invitation for abuse. It's like the last desperate act of someone who hasn't had a lasting relationship since Junior High." - Monica

Sooooooooooooo.........New Year's Eve was very different this year. Covid19 has parties squashed, but that is no reason you couldn't find a way to ring in 2021 with some fun! Andrea and Melissa joined this virtual NYE set in the 80s ,by digging out the well-loved DVD - 200 Cigarettes. Through recording this episode, we discovered that this movie has become a rare vintage gem! 200 Cigarettes is not streaming or On Demand, but you can go old school and buy the DVD on eBay for a pretty penny. The cast in this movie had us laughing out loud and reminiscing about the early careers of SO MANY STARS! What a great way to virtually party and get our New Year's Eve positive vibes. Think of this as going to a party without all the B. S. of going to a party *said in a NY accent*.

"I don't care whether you like me or not!" - Meredith Morton

Dysfunctional families. We've all got experience with them. Holidays are usually the best catalyst to amplify those dysfunctions. Add a new person/guest into the mix, and you have a recipe for lots of antics to ensue. For this episode, Melissa introduced Andrea to The Family Stone from 2005. There are some pretty big name actors in this cast but the movie was under the radar for both your hosts. The holiday season may be coming to a close, but family embarrassment has no calendar! Have fun listening to this episode!

We are so happy that we got to record this episode with our good friends at the Inside you with Bill and the Raptor podcast. This year has be absolutely BANANAS, but the best thing to come out of it is our connection with Bill and Raptor. After this, we will be back to watching movies. For this episode, enjoy a great conversation among friends. Stay safe and healthy and Happy Holidays!

"It was real, wasn't it? You and me. Such a long time ago, we were just a couple of kids. But we really loved each other, didn't we?" - Allie Hamilton

One of us saw this movie, one of us didn't. We both watched The Notebook for this episode and we have THING TO SAY. Join Andrea and Melissa as they try to get into Nicholas Sparks' summer romance that was all the rage in 2004. Did their hearts flutter in all their sappy glory, or did this experience feel like maybe your hosts have a gaping hole in their romance DNA? Enjoy finding out and let us know your thoughts on all the social media.

We are grateful for our listeners! Andrea and Melissa get together to compare lists of movies to watch over Thanksgiving weekend. Get your binge-pants on, because you are going to want to cue up all of these classics! From dysfunctional families to Christmas favorites, you have to check these out. Find the complete list on www.14goingon40pod.wixsite.com

"Sounds razor." - Rachel Wagner

Sorry, Mr. Rosenberg, STOP torturing poor Katie Holmes with this nonsense. "Razor" never took as new teen slang and didn't sound nearly as clever as it may have looked on paper. Back in 1998, the film Disturbing Behavior brought Stepford Wives to high school? Yep. You remember. The grunge kids versus the preppies meets mind-altering brain treatments by a misguided doctor. Andrea and Melissa revisit this addition to 90s teen horror for some laughs during this episode.

Join in on the fun and catch some tunes from all the movies we've covered, including Disturbing Behavior on this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1M5PxzJNXSSQL3Y42vpmwC