Greatest Movies of All Time Podcast: Box Office Time Machine: 1990s Edition

Episode 36: Season 2 - Episode 9

Bringing an enthusiasm to the podcast that hasn’t been seen since our LImeWire sponsored days is special guest and #1 Patreon member - Nicky J. 

This episode we tackle another title from the Sandusky list - BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986).

Does this John Carpenter classic hold up and, more importantly, is it one of the greats? 

Until we figure out podcast chapters, we have timestamps!

00:04:10 -  League of the Greats Update

00:18:12 - Additional Films We’ve Watched - SOUL (2020), TERM LIFE (2016), THE NEON DEMON (2016), DARK BLUE (2002), FEAR STREET PART ONE: 1994 (2021), GOOD ON PAPER (2021), SUMMER OF SOUL (2021), THE HANDMAIDEN (2016)

00:39:40 - BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA discussion and vote

01:36:20 - This week’s Game = The Ultimate Movie Rankings Challenge Game!

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We are talking HOT ROD (2007) - one of JB’s self-proclaimed greats. Since we are finally checking out this Andy Samberg vehicle, It is only fitting that JB returns to the show to defend his selection. 

But is it one of the greats?

Timestamps

00:05:22 - LEAGUE OF THE GREATS - Fantasy Film League check-in.

00:17:24 - WE’VE BEEN WATCHING SOME OTHER MOVIES TOO: 30 MINUTES OR LESS (2011), FATHERHOOD (2021), NOBODY (2021), IN THE HEIGHTS (2021), VIVARIUM (2019), MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING (2002)

00:32:32 - HOT ROD discussion and debate

01:12:12 - LET’S PLAY A GAME! This week’s game is The Letterboxd Game - featuring the Hot Rod Films List by Letterboxd user RetroHound: https://letterboxd.com/retrohound/list/hot-rod-movies/

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Sandusky continues to shake things up. The Greatest Movies crew sits down with the Night Before crew to talk about the 1986 film STAND BY ME.

This episode is a special crossover with THE NIGHT BEFORE MOVIE PODCAST. 

Check out two podcasts at once and find out if Stand By Me is more than a sentimental story about childhood. Find out if this Rob Reiner directed film is one of the greats.

Timestamps

00.6.20 - LEAGUE OF THE GREATS - Fantasy Film League check-in.

00.13.10 - Previously Viewed Films - WELCOME HOME (2018), THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT (2021), RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (2021), SHIRLEY (2020), BO BURNHAM: INSIDE (2021)

00.31.42 - STAND BY ME discussIon

01.36.07 Let’s Play a Game - The IMDB Star Meter Game

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In this episode Jesse, Gabriel, and JB receive a communication from the corporate offices in Sandusky that could possibly change the podcast forever. 

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Brian from the podcast The Brian Show returns to the show to join in on the conversation about the Harmony Korine film SPRING BREAKERS (2012).

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Reoccurring guest Lee stops by too during our game at the end of the podcast. 

Timestamps

00.15.44 - LEAGUE OF THE GREATS - Fantasy Film League check-in.

00.19.07 - Previously Viewed Films - BRAVE (2012), THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD (2021), THE ARMY OF THE DEAD (2021), BEACH BUM (2019), EAT WHEATIES! (2020), HEARTS BEAT LOUD (2018), VIBES (1988)

00.37.17 - SPRING BREAKERS discuss and debate

01.17.07 Let’s Play a Game - “Mediocre in the Middle” starring Matthew McConaughey and special guest Lee.

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NOMADLAND was given the honor of receiving the Oscar for Best Picture, along with a number of awards. The Academy might really like this film, but is it one of the greats? 

Timestamps

00.07.02 - LEAGUE OF THE GREATS - Fantasy Film League check-in.

00.17.52 - Previously Viewed Films - LAWLESS (2012), SYNCHRONIC (2019), STOWAWAY (2021), CRITICAL CARE (1997), SAW (2004), THINGS SEEN AND HEARD (2021), SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDER (1993), SWITCH (1991), MORTAL KOMBAT (2021), THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS (2018), RUN (2020)

00.55.45 - NOMADLAND discuss and debate

01.32.33 Let’s Play a Game - CRTL F 

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Two seemingly forgotten films by Harmony Korine - KIDS (1995) and GUMMO (1997). Both films are difficult to find online or in-print. Regardless, we brought them to the table to discuss their potential greatness. 

Timestamps

00:08:15 - LEAGUE OF THE GREATS - Fantasy Film League check-in.

00:10:57 - PREVIOUSLY VIEWED FILMS - DARK PLACES (2015), SYNCHRONIC (2019), ME YOU MADNESS (2021), MANK (2020), NOMADLAND (2020), MINARI (2020)

00:34:34 - KIDS & GUMMO discussion and debate

01:40:10 - LET’S PLAY A GAME! This episode’s game: THE COMMON SENSE MEDIA CHALLENGE 

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Thanks again to Top Level Ramen! 

Our favorite Patreon member Nicky J is back to defend his League of the Greats draft picks and his favorite film of all time - 1993’s JURASSIC PARK!

But is it one of the greats? 

Timestamps

00.02.00 - LEAGUE OF THE GREATS - Fantasy Film League check-in.

00.16.38 - Previously Viewed Films - INSTANT FAMILY (2018), COMING TO AMERICA (1988), RAT RACE (2001), KODACHROME (2017), THE LAUNDROMAT (2019), NATE BARGATZE: THE GREATEST AVERAGE AMERICAN (2021), THE BEACH BUM (2019), DEATH PROOF (2007), WILLY’S WONDERLAND (2021)

00.37.32 - JURASSIC PARK discussion and debate

01.18.20 Let’s Play a Game - KILL YR MONSTER MOVIE BABIES

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Season 2 continues with the eventual discussion (check those timestamps to see what I mean) of the summer blockbuster released in the spring GODZILLA VS KONG.

We make our first selection for the Filmmaker Spotlight this season. Also, we debut a new game but lose some of our Zoom audio in the process. Regardless, the show goes on and, just like in our feature film, a winner is crowded.  

Timestamps:

• 00:03:23 - The League of the Greats Update - our fantasy film league. 

• 00:16:42 - Filmmaker Spotlight Selection

• 00:42:23 - Previously Viewed Films - HAPPILY (2021), BAD INFLUENCE (1990), LEGEND (2015), GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019), SEASPIRACY (2021)

• 00:54:12 - Godzilla vs. Kong discussion

• 01:19:41 - The Google Search History Game 

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Season 2 is officially here. We return with a discussion about the 2018 animated film SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. 

We also spend some time catching on movies we've seen recently.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:05:14 - LEAGUE OF THE GREATS  - Fantasy Film update

00:17:20 - Previously Viewed Films: MOONBASE 8 (2020), NOBODY KNOWS I'M HERE (2020), TALK RADIO (1988), COCOON (1985), HUNTER HUNTER (2020), THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER (2020), HUSH (2016), SOUND OF MY VOICE (2011), HAPPILY (2021), COLOSSAL (2016)

00:39:59 - SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (2018)

01:12:05 - Let's Play a Game: CTL-F x OVER/UNDER

Links:

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Season 1 Bonus Episode #3!

What was meant to be a quick pick up conversation about ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE (2021) between Jesse and Gabriel somehow became a full length episode. There is nothing short about Snyder's Justice League.

But first, we update our first round of scoring in The League of the Greats.

Timestamps:

• 00:04:52 - The League of the Greats scoring update with a mini discussion about the Netflix film MOXIE (2021).

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