Old Roommates

Gregory Peck came out of semi-retirement to take the role of Robert Thorne, a man who may (or may not) have made a deal with the devil. The Omen scared the bejeezus out of the box office back in 1976, becoming the sixth highest grossing film of that year. But now that the "child from hell" schtick is far more common, will The Omen still scare? How much of Satan's dirty work did Damien actually do? And, did Lee Remick ever visit a zoo again? The Old Roommates pray for answers and rewatch this iconic horror movie. Listen to this.
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Christina's Birthday Spectacular! Christina has chosen "French Kiss" as the movie she forced Brian to see for her birthday. (Ain't friendship great?) The 1995 intercontinental romcom stars Meg Ryan as Kate, a woman scorned and promptly seated next to the very French Luc (Kevin Kline). Will Kate win her ex-fiance back? Will Luc fulfill his life-long vineyard dreams? Will Christina still be madly in love with this kooky little crepe of a film...and will Brian enjoy any of it? Join the Old Roommates as Christina introduces Brian to this beloved blockbuster.
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"You Give Love a Bad Name" and "I'll Be There for You" were two big 80's hits for Bon Jovi. The mid-80's hair band blended rock, pop, and catchy choruses into iconic sing-along anthems. Each song was matched by music videos designed to make us feel like we were there. Decades later, do we still wish we were? Do the band's decidedly storyless videos feel timeless? And what kind of skin cream were Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora using then anyway? The Old Roommates play their parts and their games as they do a Bon Jovi rewatch. Listen to this.
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Well, okay, then. Nicolas Cage was just a 22-year actor when he gave audiences H.I. (“Hi”) McDunnough, a convenience-store robber with a heart of gold in the 1987’s caper, “Raising Arizona”. The Coen Brothers comedy was made for just $5M, but became a big hit, a cult classic, and helped place Holly Hunter (her 4th film) onto the A-List of actresses. Now decades later, is any of this a laughing matter? Bank robbers, fertility issues, and kidnapping proved hilarious in the 80’s, but how about these days? Does the film remain on Brian and Christina’s individual lists of all-time favorite movies? The Old Roommates will be taking some Huggies and whatever cash you got, and give all the antics a rewatch. Listen to this.
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Two minutes. That’s all the Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks get to share in the 1993 movie, “Sleepless in Seattle.” Yes, the Nora Ephron film put its audiences through some very non-rom-com experiments, including a rather morbid beginning (“Mommy got sick...”), a sorta-selfish leading lady, and a soundtrack filled with old-people music. And yet, it worked. The box office blockbuster remains in the hearts of many. Now, almost 30 years later, were Sam and Annie really “MFEO”? Should we still be rooting for these cross-country cuties (one of whom is engaged)? And does Rosie O’Donnell’s self-confessed Bette Midler impression stand the test of time? The Old Roommates dial in and share their feelings. Listen to this.
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Staying gold is hard enough for the average person, but for the crime-entwined characters of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 “The Outsiders,” it seems near impossible. Featuring a cast of young hotties, the movie was a springboard into total movie stardom for many. Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, and Tom Cruise are just some of the notable “Greasers” featured in this beloved, based-on-a-book drama.
Now, decades later, do the gang-related hijinks hit as hard? Why is Rob Lowe in a bath towel so memorable? And, would we date “Dallas” in this day and age? The Old Roommates get their “jollies” and give the classic a rewatch. Listen to this.
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Damn, damn, damn. The shocking death of James Evans’ on Good Times gave an entire generation pop-culture PTSD. A strong, beloved character is suddenly never seen again – and his demise is communicated in a telegram. From post-funeral dance parties to broken punch bowls, the sitcom’s handling of the John Amos character’s death was a whirlwind of emotion back in the 1970’s.
Decades later, have we all moved on? Is 30-minutes enough time to heal? And who sends a telegram to their upstairs neighbor? The Old Roommates resurrect a Dyn-O-Mite explosion of emotions on this very special episode. Listen to this.
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"The blonde leading the blonde," hailed the movie poster for 1997's "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion." The ditz-driven comedy features the enduring friendship of its titular characters. And, though the R-rating may've kept some away, the buddy comedy's life on VHS/DVD gained it a ton of new fans, birthed a top-selling soundtrack, and inspired many Halloween costumes. Decades later, is the rewatch a reunion worth going to? What's up with Mira Sorvino's voice? And, why is Lisa Kudrow the funniest person ever? The Old Roommates share their PostIt notes on this beloved BFF 90's classic. Listen to this.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger bared all, killed all, and uttered an iconic line ("I'll be back.") in the original "The Terminator." Yes, James Cameron's 1984 thriller was a little $6M movie with one huge star in the making. But, 37 years later, does the movie still shine as bright? Now that Ahhhnold's an icon, does he still scare? Now that CGI is the norm, do the SFX still thrill? And, is Linda Hamilton's first foray as Sarah Connor her best? The Old Roommates step back in time and rewatch the sci-fi thriller classic. Listen to this.
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Tess McGill was a trailblazer, a go-getter and a ... baby-voiced fraud? Audiences and critics
swooned over 1987’s Working Girl. Featuring a top-notch cast and a smart script, the movie had
a head for business, a plot of sins, and a heart of gold. Decades later, is the big business rom-
com a bit too breezy? Is Jack Trainer a nice guy, or just a two-timing flirt with a small bed? And,
is $6,000 too much to spend on a non-leather dress? The Old Roommates say “maybe,” and
rewatch this beloved New York story. Listen to this.
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