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We are re-watching films from our childhood to see if they live up! Our childhood was in the 80s-90s, but movie release dates can be outside of that window. In each episode we focus on one movie and w... more
FAQs about Live UP:How many episodes does Live UP have?The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.
June 27, 2023Mad Max Beyond ThunderdomeTwo hosts enter, one host leaves. Our senses are obliterated as we revisit the dustiest leather-filled hellscape yet. We discuss whether the iconic Thunderdome and Tina Turner's epic role as auntie are thrilling enough to overlook all the nonsense.Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookVisit the Live UP podcast blog...more1h 9minPlay
June 12, 2023Bonus: Peter Pan (1953)Inspired by our viewing of Hook we went further back in time to Disney's Peter Pan from 1953 and discovered a whole lot you don't want your kids repeating on the playground. Also, we still love the Hook - Smee dynamic which may be the best part of this movie.Listen to the Hook episode for a full Live Up assessment of Indiana Jones.Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookVisit the Live UP podcast blog...more12minPlay
May 31, 2023HookWho knew a middle-aged man's redemption story disguised as a fairytale could be so divisive. Amanda and Jess struggle to find a middle ground save for wanting to grab a beer with Smee in Neverland. We also hear from a millennial listener making the case for Hook's appeal to all generations.Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook...more1h 9minPlay
May 15, 2023The Muppet Movie (1979)We find out that an epic road trip with muppets must include 99 cent wine from Idaho and cameos from everyone working in 1970s Hollywood. Get out your movie scripts and follow the mayhem.Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookVisit the Live UP podcast blog...more59minPlay
April 28, 2023Ferris Bueller's Day OffWe wrestle with our nostalgia over whether the coolest teenager of the 80s is still cool, and ask how much you need to know about landline phones for this movie to make sense. Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookVisit the Live UP podcast blog...more1h 6minPlay
April 12, 2023Beauty and the Beast30+ years later, did we find something there that wasn't there before? We weigh Belle's Stockholm syndrome against the masterful soundtrack in our first foray into revisiting the Disney movies from our youth. Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookVisit the Live UP podcast blog...more1hPlay
March 20, 2023Bonus: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullIn this bonus episode we try to find bits of charm in our least favorite Indiana Jones movie to date and Amanda must choose which fictional movie son of Harrison Ford is the worst. Also, we still love Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood and pray for her return in the next movie.Listen to the Raiders of the Lost Ark episode for a full Live Up assessment of Indiana Jones.Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookVisit the Live UP podcast blog...more10minPlay
March 11, 2023Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkIs Indiana Jones still an iconic hero (yes), or the worst archaeologist ever (also, yes). In this episode, we debate our tolerance for all the murder and black market antiquity trade in the first installment of the Indiana Jones franchise.Visit the Live UP podcast blog.Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook...more1hPlay
February 23, 2023Edward ScissorhandsWe dive deep into Tim Burton's suburban hellscape in 'Edward Scissorhands' (1990) and ask whether Edward agreeing to live with an Avon Lady is still delightful, epic chaos, or both. Get out your ambrosia salad tongs everyone!Visit the Live UP podcast blog.Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook...more1h 9minPlay
February 06, 2023The Dark CrystalDoes 'The Dark Crystal' (1982) still hold a hypnotic yet terrifying power over us 30+ years later or is it just a watered down 'Lord of the Rings'? We tackle this question and share why we think this muppet-less movie about genocide by Jim Henson can still hold a kid's attention. Trigger warning if the mere mention of garthim gives you nightmares.Follow us: @liveuppod on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookVisit the Live UP podcast blog....more1h 1minPlay
FAQs about Live UP:How many episodes does Live UP have?The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.