Gonna See My Friends

Hack the Planet!!!!! Yes Stephen and I tackle the 1995, Ian Softley film, "Hackers".From it's low budget lighting, to the over the top performances, this cult classic help usher in a new style to hackers in our culture. Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie in one of their first roles, along with Matthew Lillard and Fisher Stevens and Lorraine Bracco. Come join us as we review and talk about it and it's soundtrack and remember to HACK THE PLANET!!!!!

Join Us and guest David as we discuss the 2005 Judd Apatow classic, The 40 Year-Old Virgin!

This week on Gonna See My Friends, Stephen and Toby dive into the 1996 supernatural horror-comedy The Frighteners, directed by Peter Jackson and starring Michael J. Fox.

Joined by special guest Sean Wagner from Montana, the crew discusses Michael J. Fox’s career during the mid-90s, Peter Jackson’s pre–Lord of the Rings filmmaking style, Jeffrey Combs’ unforgettable performance as Agent Milton Dammers, and why this ambitious mix of horror, comedy, and mystery failed at the box office but later became a cult classic.

Is The Frighteners an underrated gem or an ambitious experiment that never quite found its audience?

This week on Gonna See My Friends, we revisit the 1983 comedy classic Mr. Mom starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr.

Before becoming Batman and before unleashing chaos in Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton was a rising comedic force in Hollywood, and Mr. Mom was the movie that helped turn him into a leading man. What starts as a simple fish-out-of-water comedy about a laid-off auto engineer becoming a stay-at-home dad turns into something more revealing about the early 1980s — from recession anxiety to changing gender roles and family dynamics.

Stephen and Toby discuss the film’s most memorable moments, including the legendary “woobie” speech, the chaotic parenting misadventures, and why this cable-era staple became one of the most beloved comedies of the decade.

We also explore Michael Keaton’s incredible mid-80s run — from Night Shift and Mr. Mom to Beetlejuice and Batman — and why his unpredictable energy made him one of the most interesting leading men of the era.

If you grew up watching 80s movies on cable, Mr. Mom is one of those films that always seemed to be on — and somehow you always ended up watching the whole thing.

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This week on Gonna See My Friends, we dive into Walter Hill’s 1982 action-comedy classic 48 Hrs. — the movie that introduced the world to Eddie Murphy and redefined the buddy cop genre alongside Nick Nolte.

Is this the blueprint for every mismatched-partner movie that followed? Does it still hit the same way in 2026? And just how electric was Eddie Murphy in his film debut?

We break down:

• The cultural impact of 48 Hrs.
• Walter Hill’s gritty, stripped-down direction
• Eddie Murphy’s generational star-making performance
• The Nolte/Murphy chemistry that changed action movies
• Problematic moments vs. historical context
• And whether this still belongs in the action-comedy hall of fame

If you love 80s movies, classic action films, buddy cop movies, or deep-dive film podcasts — this episode is for you.

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On this episode of Gonna See My Friends, we take a deep dive into Let Me Come Over by Buffalo Tom—a quietly devastating and often overlooked classic of ’90s alternative rock.

We talk about why this album hits harder with age, how it fits into the post-Nevermind landscape without chasing trends, and why songs like “Taillights Fade” and the title track still resonate decades later. It’s a conversation about sincerity, vulnerability, and the kind of records you don’t outgrow—you grow into.

Is Gremlins a Christmas movie? A horror movie? A prank played on parents in the 1980s? This week on Gonna See My Friends, we dive into Gremlins — the chaotic, darkly funny holiday classic directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg.

We break down:

• The infamous three rules (and why they’re designed to fail)
• Gizmo: cutest movie liability of all time
• Kingston Falls as a secretly awful small town
• The gremlins’ Looney Tunes–meets–horror energy
• THAT Phoebe Cates monologue
• And why this movie feels like it permanently rewired PG movies forever

Is it scary? Is it hilarious? Does it still work? And most importantly… why did our parents let us watch this?

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“You’ll shoot your eye out.”

This week on Gonna See My Friends, we’re talking about the ultimate Christmas hangout movie — leg lamps, triple-dog dares, mall Santa trauma, and the Old Man vs. the furnace.

Why does this movie still hit every single year? Why does it feel more relatable as an adult? And is the Leg Lamp… actually art?

🎁 Holiday hot takes 🎄 Childhood nostalgia 🔥 Iconic scenes & quotes 🎅 One very tired Santa

👉 What was your Red Ryder BB gun growing up? 👉 Leg Lamp: art or trash?

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This week on Gonna See My Friends, Stephen and Toby lace up and dive into Mystery, Alaska — the 1999 small-town hockey drama that’s become a cult classic.

We explore the film’s origins, its David E. Kelley DNA, the casting choices that brought together Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, Hank Azaria, and an incredible roster of character actors, plus all the behind-the-scenes stories from the freezing Alberta production.

From the Saturday Game tradition to the town’s emotional core, to the big showdown against the (fictionalized) New York Rangers, we break down why this movie still resonates with fans decades later.

If you love sports movies, late-90s cinema, or underrated gems that found new life on cable, this episode is for you.

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Stephen and Toby take a trip back to 1992 to break down My Cousin Vinny, one of the most beloved legal comedies ever made. We dig into Joe Pesci’s unforgettable performance, Marisa Tomei’s Oscar-winning turn, the film’s surprising legal accuracy, and all the moments that still make this movie an absolute classic.

We also share behind-the-scenes facts, favorite scenes, and why this film has stood the test of time.

What’s your favorite legal movie? Let us know!