Baz Luhrmann schooled us all back in 1996 with his take on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The romantic crime drama fused a contemporary beach setting, a pop soundtrack, and ... Shakespearean English. The gamble paid off. The Leonardo DiCaprio / Clare Danes love story was a worldwide success. But now, decades later, does watching the proceedings feel more like doing a book report? How old is Juliet exactly? And, what is Mercutio's problem? The Old Roommates dust off their cinematic Cliff's Notes and rewatch the saga through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#WilliamShakespeare #BazLuhrmann #LeonardoDiCaprio #ClaireDanes #PaulSorvino #JohnLeguizamo

Rhythm Nation and The Pleasure Principle were 80's music videos that caught our attention with iconic dance moves, female independence, and the power of Janet (Miss Jackson, if you're nasty). The videos would go on to win oodles of awards and inspire the likes of J Lo, Britney Spears and Mya. But now, decades later, are the vids still able to put a spring in our middle-aged step? Are the songs more memorable than the videos? And why, oh why, isn't Janet smiling? The Old Roommates dust off their boomboxes and revisit these MTV mainstays. Listen to this.
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#JanetJackson #AnthonyBamBamThomas #DominicSena #JimmyJam #TerryLewis #BarryLather

Is Cher Horowitz the unsung hero of 90's cinema? As portrayed by Alicia Silverstone and written and directed by Amy Heckerling, Cher in "Clueless" keeps horny high school boys at bay, befriends the lonely new kid, plays cupid to lovelorn teachers, and even donates her sports equipment to disaster victims. But now, decades later, are Cher and this 1995 flick too clever for their own good? Is Tai beyond help? And, are we really okay with that stepkids-in-love ending? The Old Roommates go rolling with the homies and re-watch the cult classic through a middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#AmyHeckerling #AliciaSilverstone #PaulRudd #BrittanyMurphy

Tom Cruise popped on Ray Bans, grabbed a candlestick and shimmied his way to becoming a household name. Yes, 1983's "Risky Business" had more than a few iconic moments (that poor Porsche) along with star-making turns from Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay. Written and directed by Paul Brickman, the $6 million dollar movie was a hit. But now, decades later, is the film's 1980's take on capitalism a little too ... 80s? Is Cruise's Joel too hot to be a nerd? And why can't he masturbate without his fantasies becoming a crime scene? The Old Roommates revisit the hooker-loaded romcom through a middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#PaulBrickman #TomCruise #RebeccaDeMornay #CurtisArmstrong

Redrum. Those twins. That book. In 1980, "The Shining" put visuals in the minds of moviegoers we'd not soon forget. Stanley Kubrick's horror classic made "Here's Johnny" more famous than Ed McMahon did. And Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd contributed individual performances as memorable as the film. But now, over forty years later, is re-checking into the Overlook Hotel a good idea? Were we as fooled by the film's sick charms as Jack was by Room 237? And why can't Wendy swing a baseball bat? The Old Roommates give this Stephen King-based saga a re-watch through a middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#StanleyKubrick #DianeJohnson #StephenKing #JackNicholson #ShelleyDuvall

Julia vs Susan. Roberts vs Sarandon. Oscar winner vs Oscar winner. You get the picture. Audiences lined-up to see two powerhouse actresses take on the two-hour melodrama, Stepmom. In 1998, this movie had it all: cute kids, a lush John Williams score, two sing-along scenes, and a character with cancer. But now, decades later, is it all too much? Are the cat-fights too catty? Is Ed Harris's "Luke" that much of a prize? And is "Anna" the worst movie kid since Macaulay Culkin in The Good Son? The Old Roommates take their Land Rovers to their horseback-riding lessons and magic show rehearsals, respectively, and give Stepmom a re-watch. Listen to this.
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#JuliaRoberts #SusanSarandon #ChrisColumbus #EdHarris

Christina just watched "The Goonies" for the first time ever. Yes, as is tradition, Brian made Christina watch a movie she'd never seen before. The 1985 Richard Donner hit provided audiences with adolescent humor, adventurous hijinks and more than a few memorable quotes ... isn't that right, Baby Ruth? But now, decades later, does all the mayhem want to make us Truffle Shuffle our way right on outta here? The Old Roommates dust off their treasure map, adjust their middle-aged lens, and follow the twists, turns and plot holes of this iconic 1980's cult classic. Listen to this.
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#RichardDonner #ChrisColumbus #JoshBrolin #SeanAstin #KeHuyQuan #CoreyFeldman

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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#HowardAshman #AlanMenken #PaigeOHara #RobbieBenson

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