In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae sits down with her longtime friend Landon Sommese to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future — one of the most iconic films ever made.

Together they unpack why this movie still hits home four decades later — from Marty and Doc’s unforgettable friendship to George’s life-changing moment of courage. They dive into the storytelling, the behind-the-scenes trivia (yes, the Michael J. Fox vs. Eric Stoltz story makes an appearance), and why the emotional core of 80s films continues to inspire audiences today.

It’s nostalgic, funny, and surprisingly reflective — a love letter to classic cinema and the lessons we still take from it today.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Welcome to The Ms. Michaela Mae Show
 04:10 – Why Back to the Future Still Holds Up
10:45 – The Magic of 80s Filmmaking
18:30 – George’s Arc & The Power of Courage
27:50 – Michael J. Fox vs. Eric Stoltz: What Changed Everything
38:15 – Family, Nostalgia, and Generational Lessons
52:00 – Why the 80s Got Storytelling So Right
1:05:10 – Final Thoughts | What We Can Still Learn from Hill Valley

KEYWORDS:

Back to the Future, movie review, 80s movies, Michael J. Fox, film analysis, nostalgia, storytelling, podcast, movie talk, generational healing, life lessons