Film School for Dad

Jerry Maguire was a 1996 Cameron Crowe film starring Tom Cruise, Renée Zellweger and Cuba Gooding Jr.

When it was released, it received critical attention for showing a different side of Tom Cruise and featuring the break-out performance of Cube Gooding Jr. as Rod Tidwell.

Nearly a quarter of a century since it’s release, Jerry Maguire is viewed as a cultural classic in its own right, spawning countless parodies and pervasive catch-phrases like “Show Me The Money” and “You Complete Me”.

It’s another of Harv’s favourite films, but will it be too corny, too Tom-Cruisey or, even worse, “too American” for Dad?

Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Mind is a 2004 romantic comedy collaboration between director Michel Gondry and writer Charlie Kaufman, starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet.

It caught the attention of critics with it’s out-of-the-box story and unique visuals, while showcasing Jim Carrey for the first time as a serious dramatic actor.

A little “out there” to dominate at the box office, Eternal Sunshine has since earned it’s place as a cult favourite among closet romantics across the globe.

It’s one of Harv’s favourite films of all time, but will Dad find it equally impressive?

Back to the Future was a landmark 1980’s film for many of a certain generation.

Not only did it include a dynamic sci-fi plot and cutting edge effects, it captured the tone and style of the 80’s, managing to both mock the era of decadence and absurdity while also somehow honouring it.

It resonated with many of us when we were kids, but does it stand up without that context?

Let’s see how Dad reacts…

Memento launched the career of Christopher Nolan and blew the minds of audiences everywhere with its intelligent storytelling style and narrative gimmick. But even now that audiences have seen dozens of wannabe copycats, does it still manage to impress?

Dad and Harv give it a watch to find out…

With Jurassic Park, Steven Spielberg redefined the high-budget blockbuster for a generation. But now that such awe-inspiring CGI wizardry is commonplace, does Jurassic Park stand up as an enthralling sci-fi epic for adults and children alike?

Dad and Harv give it a watch to find out!