Old Millennials Remember Movies

If you get room service delivered to your car while you're on a stakeout, chances are you're about to get a banana in your tailpipe.

It's another masterful Eddie Murphy performance in the action-comedy "Beverly Hills Cop." Operating in a fairly standard cop procedural plot, Murphy elevates every scene as the impulsive, insubordinate and fast-talking Axel Foley. He's so awesome he gets his own kick-ass theme song.

"Beverly Hills Cop" fills in the rest with a solid collection of supporting players too, from John Ashton and Judge "My Name is Judge" Reinhold as a couple of bumbling California coppers and "Breaking Bad's" Jonathan Banks as a ruthless killer (not a stretch). Oh, did we mention the banana gag? Yeah, the banana gag is EVERYTHING.

The Old Millennials kick off the "Summer of Bruckheimer" with one of the early hits from producing mega-team Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson. The hosts discuss the legacy of "Beverly Hills Cop" as a model for subsequent cop movies, as well as the curious case of director Martin Brest - a dude who made some good movies before everyone remembered him for directing "Gigli." We also talk about trucks full of stolen cigarettes, practical (and slow-moving) car chases and, for some reason, the differences between "Three Blind Mice" and "Hot Cross Buns."

Did we mention how much Judge Reinhold rules in this movie? If you need more evidence, just check out "Mock Trial with J. Reinhold."

Also discussed in this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies:

Dragonslayer (1981)

Army of the Dead (2021)

The Woman in the Window (2021)

Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)

Mare of Easttown (2021)

Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Season 3

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

The 100 (final season)

Note: Main feature discussion begins around the 35 minute mark.

Check out previous episodes featuring Bruckheimer hits:

Bad Boys Trilogy (1995-2020) episode 68

Days of Thunder (1990) episode 41

Fire up the Sega Genesis and GET OVER HERE! It's "Mortal Kombat" from 1995, which is still better than 99 percent of all movies based on video games. What's the one percent that tops it, you ask? "Sonic the Hedgehog," obviously.

Look, "Mortal Kombat" isn't spectacular by any stretch, and boy howdy, some of these performances would definitely qualify as career fatalities, but you've got to give director Paul W.S. Anderson and his team some credit for the amount of fighting and implied carnage they muster out of a low-budget, PG-13 video game adaptation. Come on! You've got a four-armed partial animatronic operating at the efficiency of the "Jaws" shark, Billy Madison's teacher fighting a dude with a laser eye, and Christopher Lambert laughing at everything as God of Thunder Thor...errr Raiden.

Tyler and Angela discuss it all, giving props to the inspired set design and that bangin' techno needle drop at the start of the film. Honestly, nothing really tops the first 10 seconds. Oh well! They also dive deep into the concept of a "flawless victory" and try to understand why the bad guy Shang Tsung doesn't seem to understand the rules of his own fighting tournament.

The Old Millennials also discuss the new "Mortal Kombat" movie, which is honestly pretty terrible. For one, the new Raiden laughs at NOTHING.

Also discussed in this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies:

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse (2021)

Stowaway (2021)

Mare of Easttown (TV miniseries)

Check out these related past episodes of OMRM:

Street Fighter (1994) - episode 34

The Last Dragon (1985) - episode 37

Bad Boys (1995-2020) - episode 68

Raptors speak! Kinda. "Jurassic Park III" gets a lot of grief for being silly, short and a little too far removed from the majesty and grandeur of the Steven Spielberg-directed efforts. But that's kinda why we like it! "Jurassic Park III" just wants to be a breezy thrill machine, and it will do whatever it takes to clock in at (almost) exactly 90 minutes. If that means we get a rushed, non-ending, then SO BE IT. 90 MINUTES OR BUST!

The third "Jurassic Park" installment, this time directed by Joe Johnston, gets its main characters within proper biting distance in less than 20 minutes. The characters are admittedly thin, outside of JP alum Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant. But, you know, 90 minutes. We like Dr. Grant and he has a decent arc here, even mustering some nuanced melancholy in his rushed early scene with Dr. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern in a cameo).

You came for the dinosaurs though, and "Jurassic Park III" is brimming with them - a solid mix of animatronics and surprisingly not-terrible 2000-era CGI. The raptors are smarter than ever, and some of them are even rocking some dope feathers.

Old Millennials Tyler and Angela spend quite a bit of time here defending "Jurassic Park III" from the haters. This film also boasts the best action sequence of any of the sequels - the still-spectacular Pteranodon "bird cage" attack. Also Tyler defends and admires the talking raptor dream sequence and why he thinks it's so funny to see Tea Leoni terrorized by skeletons.

Don't worry, we'll still gripe about that abrupt rescue and the absolute garbage resolution to the much ballyhooed Spinosaurus vs. Tyrannosaurus Rex fight.

Oh, and there's a lengthy discussion about the satellite phone ringtone and, somewhat related, what Tyler would ask William H. Macy if he ever got to interview him.

It's Animal April! And dinosaurs count!

Also discussed in this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies:

Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

Made for Love (2021 television series)

Quo Vadis, Aida? (2020)

Collective (2020)

The Mole Agent (2020)

Time (2020)

My Octopus Teacher (2020)

Upload (2020 television series)

Check out these past episodes of Old Millennials Remember Movies:

The Lost World: Jurassic Park -ep 4 - 1997

Godzilla - ep 42 - 1998

Tremors - ep 44 - 1990

If your friend gets sucked in a magical board game, keep playing. Don't make him live in a deadly jungle for 26 years.

Long before The Rock got involved, "Jumanji" was a vehicle for the late, great Robin Williams at the peak of his movie stardom. Oddly, it takes a while for Williams to make an appearance here. We've got a scene in the 1800s, then an extended sequence in 1969. Then, when a grown Alan Parrish finally emerges from his board game/jungle prison, Williams is playing a guy who is understandably bummed out. His parents are dead. He's been terrorized by wild beasts for 26 years. And he never learned how to shave.

Yes, kids, the original "Jumanji" is pretty dark for long stretches. There are two different sets of dead parents! And Robin Williams isn't doing any funny voices! Come on, man. Give us some Genie pizzazz, or, at the very least, a tease of Mrs. Doubtfire.

Luckily, "Jumanji" still has some charm 25 years later, thanks to strong cast featuring the likes of Bonnie Hunt, David Alan Grier and a young Kirsten Dunst. Old Millennials hosts Tyler and Angela discuss 90s-era CGI animals, the bewildering dual role for Jonathan Hyde, badly-dated "going postal" gags and David Alan Grier's one-of-a-kind scream. They also wonder out loud if they traumatized their young kids by showing them this movie.

It's Animal April on Old Millennials Remember Movies! It's an adventure for those who seek to find a way to leave the world behind. Just don't show the monkeys how to load the guns.

Also discussed in this episode:

Derek DelGuadio: In & Of Itself (2021)

Another Round (2020)

The Last Blockbuster (2020)

Richard Jewell (2019)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Secrets of Sulphur Springs (2021 TV series)

Check out past "Animal April" episodes of Old Millennials Remember Movies:

Roar! (1981) episode 73

101 Dalmatians (1996) episode 74

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) episode 75

Cage Match time. Abu the Monkey vs. Baloo the Bear. Slinky Dog vs. Bullseye. Flounder vs. Meeko. Timon vs. Pumba?! Such nerve-wrenching match-ups could happen in the 2021 edition of Old Millennials Remember Movies March Madness.

Tyler and Angela work together to choose the BEST Disney Animation sidekick from the 80s, 90s and a pool of special "legacy" characters from older animation classics.

The bracket: 32 characters across four categories: 1. Wild Animals. 2. Legends and Magic. 3. Pets, People and Early Pixar (3Ps) and 4. Legacy Characters (think Tinkerbell and Jiminy Cricket).

The Old Millennials must decide on ONE winner. Can anything stop Robin Williams as the Genie in "Aladdin," and how do you narrow down the juggernaut supporting characters in "Beauty and the Beast," "The Little Mermaid" and "The Lion King"? Does it matter if a character gets to sing a song? And why is everyone undervaluing Kronk from 'The Emperor's New Groove"? Patrick Warburton might just be a sleeper here, as is an upstart 8-seed from "101 Dalmatians."

Also in this episode, Tyler and Angela discuss the Snyder cut of "Justice League, plus Tyler runs down his favorite movies from this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) virtual film festival.

Movies discussed in this episode (outside of the bracket)

Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

The Fallout (2021) - SXSW

Ninjababy (2021) - SXSW

Introducing, Selma Blair (2021) - SXSW

The Sparks Brothers (2021) - SXSW

Alien on Stage (2021) - SXSW

Language Lessons (2021) - SXSW

Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021) - SXSW

More March Madness bracket action from Old Millennials Remember Movies:

2020 March Madness of Old Millennials-era Sports Movies - ep 72

Mr. Anderson! It's the 100th episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies! For that special occasion, we're talking THREE movies... the groundbreaking science-fiction blockbuster, "The Matrix" from 1999 and its divisive sequels, "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions" from 2003. Old Millennials Tyler and Angela actually saw the sequels together back in 2003 (a first for this show - 100 episodes!), and "Reloaded" is specifically responsible for  one host's loss of employment.

The original "Matrix" by Lana and Lilly Wachowski changed the game in visual effects, and too many movies after it tried to copy the "cool, slo-mo" bullet time approach to action. "The Matrix," even on a relatively modest budget, remains a significant visual achievement, and the kung fu sequences still deliver the goods. Anchored by a strong cast (Keanu Reeves! Joey Pants!), "The Matrix" especially holds up in its less showy moments, and even the sci-fi exposition is compelling thanks to the cadences of Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving.

The sequels? Well... the Old Millennials try to give them another chance. They find things to enjoy (particularly the back half of "Reloaded"), but they also discuss where the Wachowskis went wrong. Spoiler alert: Everything set in Zion sucks.

Also in this episode, the Old Millennials play a 100-episode-inspired variation of the popular game, "Angela Explains It All," entitled, "Angela Remembers It All." It's basically just an excuse for Tyler to talk about "Roar!" again and do his Delroy Lindo in "Congo" impression.

Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, Agent Smith, Joey Pants, Tyler, Angela. The Matrix and Old Millennials at 100.

Also discussed in this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies:

The Mauritanian (2021)

Tom and Jerry (2021)

Flora & Ulysses (2021)

The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)

Nomadland (2020)

Action Jackson (1988)

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Well would you look at this morose *expletive deleted* right here. Smells like someone *expletive deleted* in your cereal.

It's important to remember just how well-received "Chasing Amy" was back in 1997. Writer/director Kevin Smith followed his breakthrough debut "Clerks" with the then-ignored "Mallrats." Smith scaled back for a relationship drama about Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck), a goober of a young man who falls in love with a lesbian. But then the girl, Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams) dates him anyway and... yeah, we all know this premise doesn't sound too great in 2021.

Despite its outdated vocabulary about the spectrum of sexuality, "Chasing Amy" does reach for some universal ideas about romantic love and how past relationships can influence current ones.

Old Millennials hosts Tyler and Angela dive into their own history with "Chasing Amy" and how the movie works for those years (and years) removed from the awkwardness of dating life and new relationships. They also dissect the roller coaster ride of Ben Affleck's acting choices here (he hadn't quite honed his SAD AFFLECK mode yet), and whether or not Joey Lauren Adams ever had a chance delivering Smith's overwrought speeches. Say what you will about Ol' Silent Bob though, the man knows how to write hilarious dick and fart jokes.

The Old Millennials also celebrate Jason Lee's complicated performance as Holden's roommate Banky, explore the "Jaws" scene, and spend a lot of time talking about those two BIG scenes, including the triumphant (and talky) return of Jay and Silent Bob.

Oh, and Tyler loses focus and talks about "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" like it's the secret topic of this episode. It isn't.

Also discussed on this episode:

Judas and Black Messiah (2021)

I Care a Lot (2021)

Motherless Brooklyn (2019)

The Great Dictator (1940)

Funny Girl (1968)

The Accused (1988)

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion Special

Raised by Wolves (TV series)

Game of Thrones

Fate: The Winx Saga (TV series)

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

Well it's Groundhog Day... again.

The Old Millennials tackle a genuine classic. The quintessential time loop movie features a never better Bill Murray as arrogant jerkstore weatherman Phil Connors, a man forced to relive the same day in Punxsutawney, Penn. He also becomes smitten with co-worker Andie MacDowell and... oh, what are we doing? Everybody knows the plot of "Groundhog Day," and everybody knows "Groundhog Day" is great.

It's the first "Tyler all-timer" tackled on Old Millennials Remember Movies. Look, we're pretty good about explaining why certain movies don't work in a modern context, but what happens if you're discussing a movie that's damn near perfect?

Tyler and Angela square up the challenge though, discussing how the creative clash between Murray and director Harold Ramis inexplicably managed to make the movie better. And there's some disagreement about the "level up" scene that (often) culminates with Phil and Rita building a snowma...

DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?!?

Sorry, our five-year-old daughter just hijacked the post for a second.

Anyway, we discuss the genius of Murray's performance and the tricky nature of playing an asshole you still want to root for. And we dive deep into how "Groundhog Day" knows exactly when to ponder big, sometimes very dark ideas and when to let Murray riff with a rodent. We even squeeze out a couple nice things to say about Chris Elliott (ir was hard!).

Oh, and just how long is Phil Connors trapped in the time loop? Tyler and Angela have a significant difference of opinion on that one.

Also, fair warning, there's some conversation about circle jer... DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN!?

Also discussed on this episode:

Malcolm & Marie (2021)

The Little Things (2021)

Enemy of the State (1998)

America's Sweethearts (2001)

Upside-Down Magic (2020)

Rob Riggle: Global Investigator (2020)

Palm Springs (2020)

Check out related past episodes of Old Millennials Remember Movies

Scrooged - episode  24 - 1988

Clueless - episode 51 - 1995

Galaxy Quest - episode 79 - 1999

Hey quarantiners! It's been about a year (ish) since the Old Millennials stopped going to movie theaters, and it lines up with our annual tradition of recapping our favorite movies of the past year. Tyler managed to see about as many new movies as he usually does, but Angela couldn't keep pace while still fitting in full season binges of "Supernatural" and "INSERT SPOOKY MAGIC SERIES HERE."

And so, in a slight deviation, Tyler and Angela share their Top 10 Favorite Media from 2020. Angela includes a couple of television shows, and Tyler does that annoying thing where he fits more than 10 movies into a Top 10 list.

Believe it or not, it was a pretty great year for movies, and the Old Millennials dive deep into all their favorites. From "Promising Young Woman," "Da 5 Bloods and "Small Axe" to "Soul," "Nomadland, "The Invisible  Man" and, yes, even "Sonic the Hedgehog," the discussion flies all over the place. Tyler even manages to make time to talk about classic "Price is Right" on Pluto TV. Ah, Pluto TV, you were a lifesaver this past year.

Check out previous "Best of" Episodes of Old Millennials Remember Movies

Favorites of 2019 - episode 67

Favorites of 2018 - episode 31

March Madness Best Old Millennials Era Sports Movies - episode 72

It's Sandy New Year! We continue a January tradition of viewing an Old Millennials-era Sandra Bullock movie. For 2021, we're putting on our best pageant gowns for "Miss Congeniality," the comedy where a dorky FBI agent must go undercover at a Miss America-style beauty pageant in order to stop a terrorist attack. Terrorists blowing up young women... apparently hilarious!

Sandy Bullock is a good agent (or is she?), but because she wears her hair up and snorts when she laughs, none of the bros at the FBI respect her. The chief douchebag is played by Benjamin Bratt, who CAN'T. STOP. CHEWING. ON. FOOD. for the entire movie. Good grief, man, eat on your own time. We're watching a charming Sandy Bullock movie here!

Michael Caine co-stars as a pageant guru, William Shatner and Candice Bergen play the pageant's head honchos, and a few other dummies run around the movie ogling the women. Look... Sandy Bullock looks hot all of a sudden! What a shocking turn of events!

While both Old Millennnials hosts admire Sandy's charming lead performance, there's some debate about how "Miss Congeniality" goes about sidestepping all its ingrained and rampant misogyny. And HOW is Bratt set up to be the romantic lead here? Between all the sexist comments, dopey mugging and excessive, open-mouthed chewing, there's no way this guy deserves to date ANY GIRL at the end. At least Sandy beats the crap out of him as part of her self-defense presentation during the pageant's talent segment.

The Old Millennials also talk pageants in general ("What's your idea of a perfect date?"), the episode of "Seinfeld" where Jerry dates a pageant contender and how Sandra Bullock just might be one of the best pratfall comedians ever. She trips and falls better than Steve Urkel!

At the end of this episode, you'll want to HUUGGG US. You'll want to KIIIIIIISSSS US. You'll think we're GORRRRRGEOUS.

Also discussed in this episode

Promising Young Woman (2020)

News of the World (2020)

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Season 2 (2021)

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

American Reunion (2012)

MacGruber (2010)

Past "Sandy New Year" episodes of Old Millennials Remember Movies

The Net (1995) - episode 28

While You Were Sleeping (1995) - episode 64