Reel Window: Rewatching Random Movies from our Childhood

It’s our 100th full episode everyone! Yaaaay! Wave your Kermit the Frog arms in the air! To celebrate the sisters are talking about the film, “The American President”. Starring Michael Douglas, Annette Benning, and Michael J. Fox (along with so many others), this film was a Pauline childhood favourite and an absolute blank slate for Lisa (we know, we’re shocked too). How do the sisters feel about this 90’s romantic-comedy-drama after the rewatch? Tune in and find out!

It’s trivia time everyone! This week it’s Pauline’s turn to pick and, in an attempt to make up for her last film, she has chosen a 90’s childhood favourite. But is it also a favourite of Lisa’s? And can she guess it with her usual ease? Listen and find out!

Lisa picked one of the most favourite Sidney Poitier movies of the Brunnen household. “In the Heat of the Night”, the 1967 film, follows a Philadelphia-based homicide expert, played by Sidney Poitier, who ends up in small-town, racially-charged Mississippi to help solve a murder. Not only does he not want to be there, but no one else wants him there, either, including police chief, Gillespie, the role that got Rod Steiger an Oscar. Listen to our latest episode to find out if this iconic film holds up today!

We’re back! Yay! And it’s Lisa’s turn to pick the mystery movie and damn, has she chosen a classic film. Pauline has a lot of fun answering the trivia but how long will it take her to figure it out? And will she be as excited as Lisa is about her pick? Listen and find out!

Pauline is away this week, visiting other sister, JM in Vancouver. We’ll see you next week!

This week the sisters are talking about Disney’s 1960 adaptation of “The Swiss Robinsons”. This adventure film was beloved by Pauline and Lisa as children. But with neither sister having seen the movie in 25 years, and with a disclaimer at the start of the film on Disney+, is this movie as great as they remember? Listen and find out! *The actor who plays the Pirate Captain is Sessue Hayakawa*

Time for an oldie! This week Pauline has chosen an absolute favourite from when she and Lisa were kids. Will Lisa figure out the film? The answer is “obviously”, but which piece of obscure knowledge helps her solve it this time? Listen and find out!

Who’s ready for a biblical story? Anyone? This week the sisters discuss the animated film, “The Prince Egypt”. Obviously a Lisa pick, this adaptation of the story of Moses was watched often in the Brunnen house. How do the sisters feel about it now? Listen and find out.

It’s another Triviasode and Lisa’s turn to pick the movie this week. With a star-studded cast and a memorable soundtrack (it is a Lisa pick after all), how long until Pauline ignites it out? And will she be happy when she does? Listen and find out.

This week the sisters re-watch the obscure 90’s flick “The Man Who Knew Too Little”. Starring Bill Murray, this ridiculous spy film has an entertaining premise but was seen by no one when it was released. No one but the sisters and their family that is. Is it worth dusting off and giving it a watch? Listen and find out!