How Could You?!

"I see dead people" and the latest entry in our year long exploration of the films of 1999 with The Sixth Sense.

M. Night Shyamalan's third film is probably the most discussed of the year, making water cooler fodder around a twist so surprising, it begs us to ask How could you think a twist is better than this one?

In a year of remarkable films, and highly talked about films, the buzz around The Blair Witch Project was the buzziest of all. In a lightning in a bottle moment, viral marketing, lack of mainstream understanding of the genre, and a group of unknowns combined to scare the daylights out of audiences.

But perhaps more intriguing is the life this film continues to have as one of the most successful independent films of all time, the gold standard in found footage, and a film that continues to surprise and terrify generations removed from its release.

Compelling us to ask: how could you not still be obsessed with The Blair Witch Project?

It would be impossible to cover this year in film and not discuss the boundary pushing (and perhaps setting) teen comedy of 1999: American Pie. With a cast of characters that were the who's who of the late 90s-early 2000s moment, and with some actors who are still some of the most bankable in Hollywood, this movie is a cultural touchstone of late 90s teen culture.

Join us as we talk about the memorable, the deplorable, and the absolute cringe inducing moments of comedy and finding yourself in high school. With so many talked about moments, and given that comedy ages like bread not wine, we have to ask: How could you defend American Pie?!

Does somebody have a case of the Mondays? Fear not, whether it's the start of or midweek blues, we've got the cure with our latest episode covering Mike Judge's Office Space. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this all to real satirical look at workplace culture and the man who tries to escape it remains both a snapshot of 1999 and relevant to the cubicle life.

In many ways this is the definitive workplace movie, but we more specifically want to know HOW COULD YOU NOT THINK THIS IS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORKPLACE MOVIE OF THE 90S?!

Brian Raftery is the author of Best. Movie. Year. Ever. How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen, and in a year where this podcast is celebrating the 25th anniversary of those films, this was the episode we hoped most would happen. Interviewing Brian Raftery is a joy, he's funny, insightful, and an ardent movie fan. His passion for his subject matter and his ability to contextualize how these films still ripple to this day is nothing short of remarkable. Enjoy this week our conversation with Brian in this pinnacle episode for our podcast.

Visit Brian's website

https://www.brianraftery.com/

Listen to his podcast Gene and Roger

and his Vietnam War Film podcast Do We Get to Win This Time?

You're the best around, nothing in the world is going to keep you from listening to our latest episode celebrating the 40th anniversary of THE KARATE KID. A coming of age sports film that has stood the test of time in the crane position.

What happens when Ben Affleck and Matt Damon play two fallen angels hellbent on getting back to heaven? Protests apparently. Join us as we look at Kevin Smith's fourth film Dogma as part of our ongoing celebration of the films of 1999. On this film's 25th anniversary we take a look in the rearview of the View Askew universe to evaluate the casting, controversies, and acclaim of a film much maligned on its release, and now desperately hard to find. With a cast including Chris Rock, Alan Rickman, and a special appearance by Alanis Morissette it seems like Kevin Smith rallied some of the heavenliest creatures for this exploration of faith, dogmatic law, and fast food franchises.

We are returning after a few weeks off to bring you a massive how could you. Returning to our original format that started this podcast we are taking care of a film that Lauren has never seen - The Crow - a genre and decade defining, atmospheric and soundtrack bar setting film.

Join us as we deep dive into the gritty noir tale of revenge and love that comes with it a tragic production history and legacy burned into the minds of 90s cinephiles.

And remember, "It can't rain all the time..."

It's an all out Daulton fight ya'll!! Daulton v. Daulton. Kicks v. Kicks. Double Deuce versus Road House? In a first for our podcast we are filling a How Could You? and covering its remake on the same episode. Born out of curiosity and a weekend away at the beach, we finall sat down to watch the crazy for Swayze classic and decided to follow it up and see how Gyllenhal fills the Tai-Chi shoes of the OG. Did we love the original? Did we loathe the remake? You'll have to tune into find out in our first ever original and remake Double Deuce episode.