Does This Still Work?

Does This Still Work?

By George Romaka & Joe DixonComedyTV & FilmFilm Reviews
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  • 035 Indecent Proposal (Guest: Vong Show) 1993

    Sure, a million dollars for a night with your wife should lead to a million dollars for a hippo. Why not? The guys check out the Worst Picture winner at the 1993 Razzies, Indecent Proposal with Guest, Vong Show.  

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    Links: 

    https://www.newsweek.com/sexual-correctness-194264

    https://apnews.com/ca12137633242a26ce922fe93ab040f1

    Vong Info
    https://www.vongshow.com/

    RICE Asian comedy podcast
    https://rice.simplecast.com/

    1 hr 34 min
  • 034 The Color Purple 1985

    There is no laughing in the purple rain in this episode as the guys take in The Color Purple. Plus, they give an idea to the National Film Registry (Do your part)

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    LINKS

    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-06-20-vw-10246-story.html

    https://www.nytimes.com/1985/04/12/us/book-on-lesbian-nuns-upsets-boston-delighting-publisher.html

    https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/11/23/Stepin-Fetchit-is-remembered-at-funeral/5515501570000/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnTb-kJVDww

    National Film Registry Nomination

    • FAQ:
      • https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/film-registry/frequently-asked-questions/
    • Link to the form:
      • https://www.research.net/r/national-film-registry-
    1 hr 19 min
  • 034 The Color Purple 1985

    There is no laughing in the purple rain in this episode as the guys take in The Color Purple. Plus, they give an idea to the National Film Registry (Do your part) 

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    LINKS

    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-06-20-vw-10246-story.html

    https://www.nytimes.com/1985/04/12/us/book-on-lesbian-nuns-upsets-boston-delighting-publisher.html

    https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/11/23/Stepin-Fetchit-is-remembered-at-funeral/5515501570000/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnTb-kJVDww

    National Film Registry Nomination

    • FAQ:
      • https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/film-registry/frequently-asked-questions/
    • Link to the form: 
      • https://www.research.net/r/national-film-registry-
    1 hr 19 min
  • 033 Real Genius 1985

    Everybody wants to rule the world. But does everyone like Real Genius as much as the guy who recommended it? And by everyone, we mean Joe and George. Plus, fun times for smart kids circa 1985. That's a joke, it doesn't sound like fun at all.

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    LINKS

    https://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/25/nyregion/the-early-death-of-a-bedeviled-genius.html

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UvkjLohGi8

    https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1985-05-24-8501210219-story.html

    https://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/the-untold-story-of-the-teen-hackers-who-transformed-th-177097758

    https://apnews.com/b2289b97d5c961672da3a6314ed7d546

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvHsOO4gysg

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    1 hr 22 min
  • 033 Real Genius 1985

    Everybody wants to rule the world. But does everyone like Real Genius as much as the guy who recommended it? And by everyone, we mean Joe and George. Plus, fun times for smart kids circa 1985. That’s a joke, it doesn’t sound like fun at all.  

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    LINKS

    https://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/25/nyregion/the-early-death-of-a-bedeviled-genius.html

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UvkjLohGi8

    https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1985-05-24-8501210219-story.html

    https://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/the-untold-story-of-the-teen-hackers-who-transformed-th-177097758

    https://apnews.com/b2289b97d5c961672da3a6314ed7d546

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvHsOO4gysg<<

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    1 hr 22 min
  • 032 Falling Down 1993

    I'm goin' down. I'm goin' down. Cause you ain't around, baby. My whole world's upside down. But not as much as Michael Douglas' as the boys check out 1993's Falling Down.

    References:

    I Recreated the 20-Mile Walk from 'Falling Down' Minus the Murders

    https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xwkzg4/i-recreated-the-20-mile-walk-from-falling-down-minus-the-murders

    Why McDonald's All-Day Breakfast Was Years in the Making

    https://www.eater.com/2015/9/25/9393077/mcdonalds-all-day-breakfast-franchise-how-it-works

    Are we the baddies?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1VxaMEjRU

    1 hr 3 min
  • 032 Falling Down 1993

    I’m goin’ down. I’m goin’ down. Cause you ain’t around, baby. My whole world’s upside down. But not as much as Michael Douglas’ as the boys check out 1993’s Falling Down. 

    References:

    I Recreated the 20-Mile Walk from 'Falling Down' Minus the Murders

    https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xwkzg4/i-recreated-the-20-mile-walk-from-falling-down-minus-the-murders

    Why McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast Was Years in the Making

    https://www.eater.com/2015/9/25/9393077/mcdonalds-all-day-breakfast-franchise-how-it-works

    Are we the baddies?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1VxaMEjRU

    1 hr 3 min
  • 031 Inception 2010

    Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream. And boy do they dream in this picture. The boys take a look at Inception. But do they like what they see? Plus, is this a job? Daydreaming sad stuff! Michael Caine, bad teacher! How old are those kids? Can't anybody dream better?

    1 hr 2 min
  • 031 Inception 2010

    Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream. And boy do they dream in this picture. The boys take a look at Inception. But do they like what they see? Plus, is this a job? Daydreaming sad stuff! Michael Caine, bad teacher! How old are those kids? Can't anybody dream better?

    1 hr 2 min
  • 030 Blazing Saddles 1974

    Guess which word Joe almost never uses but George could not, could not get enough of? Hey, everybody, we take a look at Blazing Saddles. A comedy that has in no way gotten more controversial than when it opened over 40 years ago. Enjoy the landmines!

    1 hr 2 min

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