Atreyu! Falkor! Moon Child! Character names were perhaps the least weird thing in 1984’s The NeverEnding Story. Loaded with multi-headed townspeople, rock-eating rock people, sad horses and more, the fantasy film dazzled kids and enchanted adults. Now, decades later, does the world of Fantasia still fascinate? Brian is using his “Birthday Episode” to force Christina to endure the 94-minute movie. Did Christina love it? Does Brian still love it? And did the filmmakers kill a horse? The Old Roommates set Brian’s birthday cupcake on fire and revisit the wonders of this cult classic. Listen to this.
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#Moonchild #gerald mcraney #WolfgangPetersen #MichaelEnde #NoahHathaway #BarretOliver #TamiStronach #Falkor #Atreyu

Kat, Daisy, and Jojo. Friends who work together. Friends who share everything together. Friends who giggle...about everything together. Yes, in 1988, audiences were smitten with the friendships and relationships on display in Mystic Pizza, a film that helped launch its leads (Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, and Annabeth Gish) into movie stardom. Decades later, is the film still as fresh as Leona's pizza? Is Kat really smart enough for Yale? And, how can Daisy get drunk on a beer? The Old Roommates pop on some aprons and rewatch the 80's fan favorite. Listen to this.
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#JuliaRoberts #LiliTaylor #AnnabethGish #Conchataferrell #Vincentd’onofrio

"You guys wanna see a dead body?" In 1986, it seems we all did. Audiences lined up for Stand By Me, an adaptation of Stephen King's novella, The Body. Set in 1959, the film followed four boys on an adventure that involved train dodging, leech attacks, and an unhinged Keifer Sutherland. Decades later, is there still fun to be had in the search for a corpse? Is the "Lardass" story engaging or just kinda gross? And, what is Goofy? The Old Roommates chow down on Pez and rewatch the 80s classic. Listen to this.
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#RobReiner #StephenKing #RiverPhoenix #WilWheaton #CoreyFeldman #JerryO'Connell #johncusack

Alllllllrighty then. In 1994, audiences were dropped into the crazy pool of Ace Ventura, Jim Carrey's gyrating, face-contorting, bizarro pet detective. And they loved it. Ace would go on to have two blockbuster films and an animated series. Decades later, is Ace playing with a full deck? What exactly is wrong with him? And, oh man, how exactly does the "Finkle is Einhorn" storyline land with our LGBTQIA community? The Old Roommates drain the dolphin tank and rewatch the comedy classic. Listen to this.
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#JimCarrey #SeanYoung #CourtneyCox

John Travolta got an Oscar nomination for his star-making role as Tony in "Saturday Night Fever," the low-budget blockbuster of 1977. Decades later, as we look through the disco lights and dance-floor fog, we find unchecked racism, drug use, and sexual assaults. Is this a dance movie or a downer? Is Tony good enough for any of his dance partners? And what SNF scene scarred co-host Christina for life back when she was just 10 years old? The Old Roommates double up on their pizza slices and re-watch Gene Siskel's favorite movie. Listen to this.
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#saturdaynighfever #johntravolta #beegees #donnapescow

"Toepick!" Yes, the 1992 sporty rom-com "The Cutting Edge" stopped audiences cold with its downright adorable cast, quotable quotes, and oh-so happy ending. Decades later, does the figure-skating flick still thrill ... or does its lightweight plot find itself on thin ice? Were Moira Kelly and DB Sweeney stuck in a movie better left in the 80s? Or are its 80's tropes the reason audiences gave it a second life on cable and VHS? The Old Roommates lace up and rewatch this fan favorite. Listen to this.
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#TheCuttingEdge #PaulMichaelGlaser #MoiraKelly #DBSweeney #TonyGilroy #RoyDotrice

"Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "As Long As You Love Me" were two mega-hits for the Backstreet Boys. One was a spooky, sexy costume party. The other, an audition for love. Both featured the Boys singing, dancing, and smirking ... and showing the occasional nipple. Now decades later, how do these 90's music videos hold up? Are they as memorable as their song lyrics? And how does the presence of Nick Carter manage to annoy both of our co-hosts? The Old Roommates throw their hands in the air and rewatch the beloved boy band. Access our bonus revisit of "I Want it That Way" at patreon.com/oldroommates! Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates. Email us at [email protected] and please give us a rating or review! Thanks for listening!
#backstreetboys #BrianLittrell #KevinRichardson #NickCarter #HowieDorough #AJmcLean

“I’m too old for this sh*t.” An iconic line. A suicidal hero. A villain who literally rubs salt in the good guy’s wounds. Yes, 1987’s Lethal Weapon was nuts. Back in the eighties,
Richard Donner’s action hit gave audiences Mel Gibson’s bare bum, a friendship to love, and Gary Busey with devious dimples. The film went on to spawn 3 sequels and a TV show. But now, decades later, are we still crazy for it? Do Gibson’s real-life screw-ups impede our re-watch enjoyment? And, did Danny Glover look better with a beard?
The Old Roommates handcuff themselves to this non-stop 80’s blockbuster. Listen to this.
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#LethalWeapon #RichardDonner #JoelSilver #ShaneBlack #MelGibson #DannyGlover #GaryBusey #DarleneLove

A special Thank You. Brian and Christina take a moment to give thanks and recommend their own personal favorite revisits of the past couple years.
A brief episode that is sure to warm the cockles of your heart, A Holiday Message says goodbye to the year that was. Listen to this.
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#mommydearest #sleeplessinseattle #thegrinch #charliebrownchristmas #rudolphtherednosedraindeer #frostythesnowman #theloveboat

A Special Holiday Spectacular! Two revisits in one! And, Christina sings! And she sings the praises of The Miser Brothers. Yes, Mother Nature’s rascally sons were a highlight in A Year Without a Santa Claus, a 70’s TV special in which a grumpy Santa wants to take a year off. Now, over 40 years later, is Santa’s wish for a break simply self-care ...or selfish? Is Mrs. Santa Claus a loving wife, or a lying merry mastermind? But wait – there’s more! The Old Roommates also take another look at “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year” the holiday special that decided to send Rudolph on a quest to find the Baby New Year. But, through a middle-aged lens, does the complex plot hold up? Does Baby New Year have good reasons to run? And, why can’t Rudolph just fly everywhere he needs to be? The Old Roommates go walking in a winter wonderland and ponder the magic of these Christmas classics. Listen to this.
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#MickeyRooney #BrendaVaccaro #SnowMiser #HeatMiser #SantaClaus #AYearWithoutaSantaClaus #RudolphsShinyNewYear #RankinBass #ShirleyBooth