Old Roommates

"I'm impotent" may not be the most amazing of conversation starters today, but back in 1989 it was ... also not amazing. But for the characters of Steven Soderbergh's big debut, "sex, lies, and videotape," it's just par for the course. Yes, everyone in this indie classic has a fascinating relationship with sex (and, so it seems, with lying). Decades later, will this groundbreaker still thrill when we turn it on? Is James Spader's Graham a good guy or just plain gross? And why is the dive bar Laura San Giacomo works at alluring to our cohosts? The Old Roommates pour some iced tea and revisit the flick that revolutionized the independent film movement. All through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this. Old Roommates can be reached via email at [email protected].
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#StevenSoderbergh #JamesSpader #AndieMacdowell #LauraSanGiacomo #petergallagher

Julia Roberts goes from a "Pretty Woman" to a "Brown Eyed Girl" in the thriller "Sleeping with the Enemy." The Joseph Ruben film tells the tale of a woman who fakes her own death to escape an abusive husband. Back in 1991, audiences lined up to see America's Sweetheart in the fight of her life, breaking box office records. But now, decades later, can this woman-in-peril plot still stay afloat? Is her new love interest scarier than her husband? And was the "hat montage" absolutely necessary? The Old Roommates take a break from their top-secret swimming lessons and give it a rewatch through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this. Trigger warning: This episode discusses themes of domestic abuse.
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#JuliaRoberts #JosephRuben #RonaldBass

Hightower. Mahoney. Tackleberry. Those were just some of the new recruits of the 1984 megahit, Policy Academy. The first installment of the seven-film franchise delivered raunchy humor, social satire, and slapstick comedy. Steve Guttenberg, Kim Catrall, and team had audiences rolling in the aisles but had most critics rolling their eyes. But now, does its humor suffer from arrested development? Does its sexism, racism, and homophobia get an 80s "get out of jail free" card, or does it warrant a penalty? The Old Roommates give up the right to remain silent and revisit it all through a middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#SteveGuttenberg #KimCatrall #BubbaSmith #HughWilson

You're darn tootin' we're giving this 1996 Oscar winner a rewatch. The snow-covered sleeper hit and critical darling, the Coen brothers' Fargo captured audiences with its dark humor, nifty accents, and one oft-talked about woodchipper scene. Now, decades later, has the kidnapping comedy's charm worn off? Can the film's cold tone be forgiven with a few well-placed "You betcha" line readings? And, now that Frances McDormand has three Best Actress Oscars, how does Fargo really stack up? The Old Roommates brave the elements and give it all a rewatch through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#Coenbrothers #FrancesMcDormand #SteveBuscemi #WilliamHMacy

Sweet dreams were made of ... this? Cows, cellos, and buzz cuts? Yes, back in the 80s, pop duo, Eurythmics, jolted out our senses with new wave, synth pop tunes and, thanks to Annie Lennox, music videos that challenged what a female pop star should look like. But now, decades later, are their videos more like 80s nightmares? The Old Roommates want to abuse you, but instead revisit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and "Here Comes the Rain Again" through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#Eurythmics #AnnieLennox #DaveStewart

Bette Midler sang, screeched, and sobbed her way to an Oscar nomination in 1979's "The Rose," directed by Mark Rydell. Loosely based on Janis Joplin, the film infused rock-star drama with electrifying concert footage and made Midler a household name. But now, decades later, to borrow a song title, whose side are we on? From a self-destructive singer to the ill-tempered cowboy who loves her, to the fans who demand more, it's hard to find a hero in The Rose's thorns? The Old Roommates grab some tissues (and maybe some ear plugs) as they revisit the high-decibel drama through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#TheRose #MarkRydell #BetteMidler #AlanBates #FrederickForrest

We're taking a wintry week off, but we don't want to leave you hanging like last season's stockings. We've both picked some of our favorite episodes to keep you company on your holiday travels, or while you're working away. Thank you so much for another year of listening. We wish you the happiest of holidays and the best of everything in the year ahead.
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The director of "Porky's" may seem an unlikely choice for a holiday slice of 1940's life, but in 1983, it worked. Bob Clark's "A Christmas Story" would be destined for success, sequels, and cable TV marathons thanks to its charming cast and oh-so-quotable script based on the writing of Jean Shepherd. But now, decades later, does the umpteenth viewing make us want to shoot our eyes out? Is Raphie adorable or a gun-toting terror? And is there more to The Old Man than just yelling? The Old Roommates grab two mugs of Ovaltine and revisit the holiday classic through a middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#AChristmasStory #BobClark #JeanShepherd #PeterBillingsley #MelindaDillon #DarrenMcGavin

The roses. We forgot about the roses. Or did we? Back in 1978, the somber ice skating drama "Ice Castles" slid by the box office with barely a blip. The film would go on to become a cult classic, thanks in part to its iconic Melissa Manchester love song, "Through the Eyes of Love." But now, decades later, how does the movie hold up through the eyes of the Old Roommates' middle-aged lens? Does it take Lexie too long to lose her vision? Why did Beaulah's Regional win lead to nowhere? And what on earth is Robby Benson packin'? The Old Roommates grab some skates and revisit this sports romance. Listen to this.
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#IceCastles #RobbyBenson #LynnHollyJohnson #TomSkerritt

Tom Cruise was a loser. A hilarious, Oscar-nominated loser in 1996’s Jerry Maguire. The actor took on the titular underdog role to great acclaim, and brought Cuba Gooding Jr., Regina King and newbie Renee Zellweger along for the ride. The film was a hit and boasted some of the most memorable lines in cinema history. But now, decades later, did we maybe show this movie our money too willingly? And, upon rewatch, does Jerry still have us at “Hello”? The Old Roommates grab the ole’ pigskin, pretend to know football, and give the movie a rewatch, all through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#TomCruise #CameronCrowe #ReneeZellweger #JonathanLipnicki #CubaGoodingJr. #BonnieHunt #ReginaKing