Old Roommates

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Back in 1999, filmgoers were floating on over to see American Beauty. But time has not been kind to this Oscar-winning film. Will Old Roommates, Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh, remember it fondly, or does Spacey 2018’s set of circumstances sour the whole ordeal? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

Was the 1988 dark comedy Heathers a masterpiece, or did we have brain tumors for breakfast? Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh spend this podcast episode revisiting the classic film starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty. Does it hold up? Does it seem tamer today? Darker? C’mon, Veronica! Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

Raise your hand if you had an iota of the self-awareness of the teens of 1987’s Some Kind of Wonderful. Didn’t think so. Brian & Christina didn’t have it either, and they have a lot to say after revisiting this Eric Stolz, Mary Stuart Masterson and Lea Thompson saga. Please don’t mention the earrings. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

How many ‘special episodes’ can Old Roommates take? 80s TV show Family Ties packed plenty of sensitive subjects in its first season: Classism, chauvinism, politics, and even sexual assault were featured week after week. Luckily, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh are here to revisit the Michael J Fox sitcom and to take on these topics and more. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

“The Madonna Movie!” cinema posters shouted back in 1985, touting Madge’s debut as the reason to see Desperately Seeking Susan. But 34 years later, do reasons to see it still remain? Old Roommates Brian & Christina revisit the film and desperately try to get back into the groove. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

“Do we still love it, we wanted to know. How can we tell if we loved it so?” Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh revisit the 2000 film Mermaids. Is this Cher’s finest moment? Is Christina Ricci’s debut her best work? And, why is Winona’s character talking to herself so much? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hoggle, how we’ve missed you! Old Roommates revisit the 1986 film Labyrinth. Is this movie even for kids? Is it better 20+ years later? And what’s up with that ballroom scene? Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh revisit, analysis and argue over the merits of this Bowie & Connelly cult classic. Join them for their first fight, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

We couldn’t help but wonder…does HBO's Sex and The City hold up 20+ years later? Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh revisit the antics of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte on this podcast episode. Is Mr. Big still a big deal? Is Charlotte still annoying? And why all the smoking? Grab a cosmo & listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

Meet Brian and Christina: They’re best friends, former roommates, and middle-aged pop-culture lovers…as long as that pop culture is from the 70s, 80s or 90s. This premier episode is short, sweet, and weirdly long winded. (Brian takes full responsibility.) Special thanks to Phil Oam for our amazing podcast art. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at [email protected]. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.