Keanu Reeves got buff and buzzed for his action-hero turn in 1994's runaway hit, "Speed." The movie hit the ground running, delivering two hours of suspense, big numbers at the box office, and a star-making performance from Sandra Bullock. But now, decades later, does our common sense pump the brakes on all the sideswiping shenanigans? Is Dennis Hopper's "Payne" a madman with a heart of gold? And can a city bus really clear a 50ft jump? The Old Roommates buckle up and revisit the bomb-on-a-bus classic through their middle-aged, Generation X lens. Listen to this.
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#JandeBont #GrahamYost #KeanuReeves #SandraBullock #AlanRuck #JeffDaniels #DennisHopper

Bob Newhart struck sitcom gold for a second time with the 1982 launch of Newhart. The TV comedy featuring Manhattanites who open a Vermont B&B welcomed oodles of quirky characters, fans, and dozens of Emmy nominations. It also introduced the world to “Larry, Darryl, and Darryl” in its second episode, and swapped out a chunk of the cast by its third season. The show was a mainstay for CBS for eight years. But now, decades later, is the sitcom’s stagey setup nostalgic or annoying? Do its offbeat characters move storylines slower than maple syrup? And why is Mary Frann never given one funny thing to say? The Old Roommates book a room and revisit the beloved show through a middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#BobNewhart #MaryFrann #JuliaDuffy #TomPoston #BarryKemp #PeterScolari

He had the head of a camel and the neck of a crocodile, but back in 1977, the one thing Pete’s Dragon didn’t have was much love from the critics. For all its star power, courtesy of Helen Reddy, Shelley Winters, Jim Dale, Red Buttons, and Mickey Rooney, the Disney live-action-meets-animated adventure did only flittering box office. But now, decades later, was the movie as misunderstood as Pete? How does the Oscar-nominated ballad “Candle on the Water” hold up against other Disney songs? And why was this flick a childhood favorite of (co-host) Brian’s? The Old Roommates review “every little piece” of this boy-meets-dragon fantasy through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email at [email protected].
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#Helen Reddy #Mickey Rooney #Jim Dale #RedButtons #shellywinters

She's back! Our beloved bestie, fan favorite, and John Hughes aficionado, Naomi returns to the pod. This time around, she's joining an oh-so shallow dive into the 1984 classic, "Sixteen Candles." Back in its heyday, the film was an instant hit, thanks to its lovable characters, outrageous antics, and the man of every Gen Xer’s dream, Jake Ryan. But now, decades later, has the movie aged appropriately? Is Long Duk Dong's gong iconic or horrific? And is Anthony Michael Hall's Geek too good for Molly Ringwald's Sam? The Old Roommates revisit the trashed cars, house parties, and cute crushes in this 80's coming-of-age comedy. All through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#JohnHughes #MollyRingwald #AnthonyMichaelHall

"I'm impotent" may not be the most amazing of conversation starters today, but back in 1989 it was ... also not amazing. But for the characters of Steven Soderbergh's big debut, "sex, lies, and videotape," it's just par for the course. Yes, everyone in this indie classic has a fascinating relationship with sex (and, so it seems, with lying). Decades later, will this groundbreaker still thrill when we turn it on? Is James Spader's Graham a good guy or just plain gross? And why is the dive bar Laura San Giacomo works at alluring to our cohosts? The Old Roommates pour some iced tea and revisit the flick that revolutionized the independent film movement. All through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this. Old Roommates can be reached via email at [email protected].
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#StevenSoderbergh #JamesSpader #AndieMacdowell #LauraSanGiacomo #petergallagher

Julia Roberts goes from a "Pretty Woman" to a "Brown Eyed Girl" in the thriller "Sleeping with the Enemy." The Joseph Ruben film tells the tale of a woman who fakes her own death to escape an abusive husband. Back in 1991, audiences lined up to see America's Sweetheart in the fight of her life, breaking box office records. But now, decades later, can this woman-in-peril plot still stay afloat? Is her new love interest scarier than her husband? And was the "hat montage" absolutely necessary? The Old Roommates take a break from their top-secret swimming lessons and give it a rewatch through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this. Trigger warning: This episode discusses themes of domestic abuse.
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#JuliaRoberts #JosephRuben #RonaldBass

Hightower. Mahoney. Tackleberry. Those were just some of the new recruits of the 1984 megahit, Policy Academy. The first installment of the seven-film franchise delivered raunchy humor, social satire, and slapstick comedy. Steve Guttenberg, Kim Catrall, and team had audiences rolling in the aisles but had most critics rolling their eyes. But now, does its humor suffer from arrested development? Does its sexism, racism, and homophobia get an 80s "get out of jail free" card, or does it warrant a penalty? The Old Roommates give up the right to remain silent and revisit it all through a middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#SteveGuttenberg #KimCatrall #BubbaSmith #HughWilson

You're darn tootin' we're giving this 1996 Oscar winner a rewatch. The snow-covered sleeper hit and critical darling, the Coen brothers' Fargo captured audiences with its dark humor, nifty accents, and one oft-talked about woodchipper scene. Now, decades later, has the kidnapping comedy's charm worn off? Can the film's cold tone be forgiven with a few well-placed "You betcha" line readings? And, now that Frances McDormand has three Best Actress Oscars, how does Fargo really stack up? The Old Roommates brave the elements and give it all a rewatch through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#Coenbrothers #FrancesMcDormand #SteveBuscemi #WilliamHMacy

Sweet dreams were made of ... this? Cows, cellos, and buzz cuts? Yes, back in the 80s, pop duo, Eurythmics, jolted out our senses with new wave, synth pop tunes and, thanks to Annie Lennox, music videos that challenged what a female pop star should look like. But now, decades later, are their videos more like 80s nightmares? The Old Roommates want to abuse you, but instead revisit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and "Here Comes the Rain Again" through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#Eurythmics #AnnieLennox #DaveStewart

Bette Midler sang, screeched, and sobbed her way to an Oscar nomination in 1979's "The Rose," directed by Mark Rydell. Loosely based on Janis Joplin, the film infused rock-star drama with electrifying concert footage and made Midler a household name. But now, decades later, to borrow a song title, whose side are we on? From a self-destructive singer to the ill-tempered cowboy who loves her, to the fans who demand more, it's hard to find a hero in The Rose's thorns? The Old Roommates grab some tissues (and maybe some ear plugs) as they revisit the high-decibel drama through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this.
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#TheRose #MarkRydell #BetteMidler #AlanBates #FrederickForrest