Old Roommates

Sex, sex, sex...and an occasional murder or conversation about sex or murder. “Basic Instinct”
was very linear in its storytelling back in 1991. Decades later, which is more shocking: the sex or
the film’s clear disdain for lesbians and bisexuals? Could Sharon Stone’s Catherine Trammell still
be considered the “f*ck of the century?” And, who was the icepick murderer? The Old
Roommates grab their forensic files and are ready to investigate. Listen to this.
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Election Day Episode! We rewatched the Ivan Reitman 1993 presidential comedy, Dave. Kevin
Kline plays the dual role of a complicated world leader and his much more likable look-alike.
With today’s stranger-than-fiction election year, how do the highbrow hijinks of Dave stack up?
Does the coma coverup hit too close to home? And, can anyone be president? The Old
Roommates let voices be heard. Listen to this.
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“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you,” begins one of the more frightening jingles of the 1980s.
“A Nightmare on Elm Street” was a sleeper hit in 1984. Made for under 2 millions dollars, the
horror movie scared up over 50 million thanks to its novel concept: a literal dream killer.
America’s scary intro to Freddy Krueger also features a drunk mom, gallons of fake blood, and a
supporting turn from Johnny Depp. Years later, can the original still spook our cynical
sensibilities? Is Nancy the world’s fastest boobytrap builder? And why did Freddy put his name
in his hat? The Old Roommates pop some Vivarin and discuss. Listen to this.
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*** RECORDED PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ***
“Eat It” and “Like a Surgeon” were two of the many parody hits of Weird Al Yankovic. The Old
Roommates revisit them both. First up: The parody of Michael Jackson’s Beat It. Dive into the
slapstick, silliness, and one hilarious beheading. Then: The parody of Madonna’s Like a Virgin.
Operating on all cylinders, Al digs into the comedy of an O.R., adding random lions, and even
showcases his diva dance moves. Does it hold up? Listen to this.
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Ohhhhhh, Neil. He came, he made goofy faces, he left our world so early...and dramatically.
Actually, Neil is just one of the main characters with a flair for drama in 1989’s Dead Poets
Society. A slow-burning showcase for Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and writer-director Peter
Weir, the school-based hit charmed critics and audiences alike. But, decades later, is it a rousing
inspiration or a boring blockbuster? Is Neil an over-reactor, a bad actor or just played by one?
Does the movie do too good a job putting the ‘bored’ in ‘boarding school’? The Old Roommates
emerge from their COVID cave to discuss it all. Listen to this.
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Inconceivable! It has taken us a long time to revisit one of Christina’s favorite movies. Back in
1987, The Princess Bride was not a box office hit, but it was destined to become a cult classic in
its VHS life...and then it became just a plain old classic. Robin Wright, Cary Elwes and a comedic
cast of dozens create memorable characters with an oft-quotes script by William Goldman.
Now, decades later, do we still believe in fairy tales? Does all the true-love talk make our hearts
flutter or our eyes roll? And how many fingers is too many? The Old Roommates re-open a
classic. Listen to this.
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Match Game and $20,000 Pyramid were crazy TV game shows. “How crazy were they?” Join the
Old Roommates as they revisit the stars, cash prizes of these two oft-rebooted classics. Were
game show hosts as happy as we remember? Was Brett Sommers an underrated comedy
queen? Does anyone love Rice-a-Roni that much? From the Gene Rayburn’s mic to Dick Clark’s
answers for everything, the roomies discuss it all. We’ve put sixty seconds on the clock. Go!
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John Candy cooks, cleans and kidnaps a boy named Bug in the family comedy, Uncle Buck. The
film was a big hit in 1989 and made a pre-Home Alone Macauley Culkin a national treasure.
Now, over thirty years later, do drunk clowns, giant pancakes and a seductive Laurie Metcalf
still satisfy? Is the icy mom in the wrong movie? And who did Amy Madigan’s makeup? The Old
Roommates discuss. Listen to this.
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Putting your hand in dinosaur poop should be scary enough...and yet it’s one of the more
mellow moments in the action-packed original Jurassic Park movie. Sam Neill, Laura Dern and
Jeff Goldblum led the way into fears we didn’t know we had before 1993. Now, almost thirty
years later, are we still as scared, or are our CGI-addled eyes less impressed. The Old
Roommates re-enter gates of pop culture’s most dangerous petting zoo. Listen to this.
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Gadgets, gizmos, and twenty thingamabobs could only keep Ariel happy for so long. The girl
needed more. In 1989, The Little Mermaid had audiences and critics cheering for Ariel’s chance
at true love, but what about now? How does this mermaid’s plight stack up when compared
against our latest batch of brave Disney princesses? And, how hot is King Triton by today’s
standards? (Spoiler: Very.) The Old Roommates revisit all the under-the-sea sensations of this
Oscar-winning film. Listen to this.
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