Is Belle a classist snob? Who is Chip's dad? And what kind of enchantress curses an 11-year old boy and an entire staff of innocent people? Back in 1991, no one cared that the beloved "Beauty and the Beast" had some curious politics. The Disney film even went on to become the first animated feature ever to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. But now, decades later, are we noticing something there that wasn't there before? The Old Roommates take the bloom off the rose, adjust their middle-aged lens, and re-watch a tale as old as time. Listen to this.
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Michael Keaton was 6 years away from playing a caped crusader in Batman, but in 1983 he was playing a different kind of superhero. A father who is called upon to be a ... parent. Yes, Mr. Mom turned gender roles upside down with lively performances from Keaton and Teri Garr. Audiences signed off on the switch and made it a classic 80's hit comedy. Now though, forty years later, is it all fun and games or flat-out offensive? Does the John Hughes story feel older than our middle-aged podcast cohosts? And does watching a man attempt to (gasp!) vacuum kinda suck? The Old Roommates play coupon poker and give it all a rewatch. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email us at [email protected].
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#JohnHughes #MichaelKeaton #TeriGarr #MartinMull #AnnJillian #ChristopherLloyd

It's the million dollar question: Would you sleep with Robert Redford for a million bucks? Back in 1993, the answer seemed to be yes. Adrian Lyne's "Indecent Proposal" hit the box office jackpot, taking in nearly $270 million. But now, thirty years later, should we have asked for a receipt? Are David and Diana (Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore) just plain toxic? Is betting your last buck in Vegas ever a good idea? And how much money do hippos need to be happy? The Old Roommates question the personal goals of bricks and rewatch this iconic drama through their middle-aged lenses. Listen to this. Old Roommates can be reached via email us at [email protected].
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#RobertRedford #DemiMoore #WoodyHarrelson #AdrianLyne #AmyHoldenJones

"Cryin'" and "Crazy" were two of the most popular videos of the mid-1990s. Both featured Alicia Silverstone, tales of rebellion, and two of the more twangy, country-inspired tracks from the band, Aerosmith. MTV Video Music Awards and Grammys followed. But now, thirty years later, were we simply clueless to the trauma that befell our 16-year old heroine? From navel piercings to pole dances, was this behavior ever okay? And, which is the better video? The Old Roommates strap-on some bungee cords and rewatch these epic tales through their middle-aged lenses. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email us at [email protected].
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#AliciaSilverstone #StephenDorff #LivTyler #StevenTyler #JoePerry #MartyCallner

"If he dies, he dies." Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) was a force to be reckoned with in 1985's Rocky IV. Written, directed and starring Sylvester Stallone, this installment of the Rocky Balboa story became the most successful sports movie to date (till 2009's "The Blind Side" touched down). Now, decades later, is the movie still a knockout? Could Adrienne have been a little more supportive? And why the heck didn't Rocky throw in the towel to save Apollo Creed's life? The Old Roommates go another round with this blockbuster boxing flick and rewatch it all through their middle-aged lenses. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email us at [email protected].
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#SylvesterStallone #TaliaShire #CarlWeathers #DolphLundgren #BrigitteNielsen

"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." Jessica Rabbit (voiced by an uncredited Kathleen Turner) was the talk of the town back in 1988. Toontown, Hollywood, and worldwide, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? was the question on everyone's mind. The Robert Zemeckis directed flick blended live action and animation so brilliantly, some say it has yet to be matched. But as good as it was, is it as good as it needs to be for our current CGI-loaded cineplexes? Does the mystery still mystify? Does Roger still entertain? The middle-aged Old Roommates grab some chips and ... dip (too soon?) and revisit the blockbuster. Listen to this.
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#RobertZemeckis #BobHoskins #KathleenTurner #ChristopherLloyd #JoannaCassidy

Winona Ryder: Valedictorian or Sugar Booger? The ultimate Gen X movie, 1994's Reality Bites featured Ryder as "Laney," a bright college grad with limited job opportunities. What's a girl to do? Well, back in the 90's, the answer seemed to be dancing in 7-11s with your roommates. Decades later, what do our Gen Xer podcast hosts think about this little flick with a lot to say? Did then first-time director Ben Stiller capture their generation? Did the script have just 100 pop culture references too many? And was the Ryder-Stiller-Ethan Hawke love triangle just too lopsided? The Old Roommates grab their Big Gulps and give it all a rewatch. Listen to this.
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#BenStiller #HelenChildress #WinonaRyder #EthanHawke #JaneaneGarofalo #SteveZahn

Like many 80s dance movies, we're ... breakin' too. No revisits this week, but we're taking the opportunity to give thanks, share our picks for our favorite revisits, and well, have a week off. The Old Roommates thank you for another year of listening and support. Listen to this.
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Pa rum pum pum ho hum? Truth be told, 1968's The Little Drummer Boy isn't the most popular of holiday tv specials. Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch, sure, but "Aaron the drummer boy"? Not sure much. Similarly, 1974's Twas the Night Before Christmas also lacked fictional star power but had a built-in lyrical familiarity. Now, decades later, were we just too hard on these misunderstood Rankin Bass productions? We all know the stories by heart, is it time to let these specials live there too? The Old Roommates get Christmassy and re-watch these classics. Listen to this.
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#thelittledrummerboy #twasthenightbeforechristmas #rankinbassproductions

Near...far...wherever we are, we believed that we'd one day be re-watching the 1997 box office beast, Titanic. Yes, the James Cameron epic busted its budget and broke apart numerous Academy Award records. But now, 25 years later, does the film ride a wave of nostalgia or are our cynical hearts unable to go on and on? Is this Kate Winslet's finest (three) hour(s)? Was Leonardo DiCaprio robbed of an Oscar nomination? The Old Roommates put on their life vests and set sail for a revisit. Listen to this.
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