Mark and sub-cost Brian have a "reviewsit" of the 80s teen romantic comedy movie Can't Buy Me Love, in honor of Valentine's Day, while also expressing frustration with the groundhog over the current weather situation. Mark shares the original title of the film, the lads try to figure out the house layout and TV placement of the Miller family home and both express great interest in the backstory of the mall telescope salesman character. The gents also compare Ronald's big speech to that of Rocky's in Rocky IV, they discuss the strange rhyme schemes found throughout the movie and Brian becomes physically ill upon learning of the Nick Cannon remake called 'Love Don't Cost a Thing.' Join these fellow members of the "Nerd Herd" as they try to saunter down the "Cool Kid Hallway"...however you don't need an expensive telescope to locate this episode!

Mark and substitute co-host Brian share some final thoughts on Midnight Run, while placing it within the iconic film cannon of Robert De Niro. Mark shares a list of the Top 20 greatest road trip movies of all-time to count how many each have seen, the gents coin the term "Humorous Action" as an applicable film category and they ponder as to whether Midnight Run and Whoopi Goldberg's Sister Act fall within the same shared film universe. The lads also weigh in on the 2016 Academy Award nominations, Brian talks extensively about the Beethoven movie series and both exchange back-and-forth John Travolta impressions. Tweet these Sweathogs @5DollarBinPOD if you'd like to join along for some road trippin'...maybe even back to see Mr. Kotter (ooh! ooh!)!

Mark and sub co-host Brian have a "reviewsit" of the movie Midnight Run with "crossover" guest Josh Damoulakis (formerly of FilmFoodies.com!) and it is the first time on the podcast that they discuss a film that Mark had not previously seen! Josh explains his "Cool Guy Jack" hero theory, the gents talk about the original choices for the Charles Grodin "The Duke" role and Brian points out Robert De Niro's doppelganger. The lads also debate different values of the 'Bounty Hunter Code,' recognize the phenomenon of the 80's 'Magic Punch' and try to determine just who did lie first. As a bonus, Mark demonstrates how to apply the Litmus Configuration when attending a beer festival. Join these Skips on this raucous road trip and maybe you can also contribute to their ideas for the sequel...tentative title of "Midday Jog!"

Mark and substitute co-host Brian share some final thoughts on Gremlins, while also giving a quick update on "Rick Watch 2016." The fellas mention the original casting choices for the role of Billy Peltzer, list off a number of similarly themed "tiny creatures causing havoc" films that came out around the same time and Mark reveals how he used to confuse Judge Reinhold with Matthew Modine and Carrie Fisher with Margot Kidder. The gents also enjoy a taste sampling of some movie reference beers, discuss characters with names of real people they know as well as people they know with celebrity names and run down the list of their most anticipated films coming out in 2016. If you want to engage in some controlled chaos with these crazy "critters" just tweet them @5DollarBinPOD and then listen to their 'hobgoblin' sounds!

Mark and sub co-host Brian wish the cinemaniacs a Happy New Year, before having a "reviewsit" of the film Gremlins as a belated Xmas watch. The fellas lay out the 3 imperative rules of owning a Mogwai, list off the Rand Peltzer inventions and Brian reveals how the cuddly hero of Gizmo was originally planned to be a bad guy. Mark also gives Brian some fun holiday gifts, the numerous Steven Spielberg Easter eggs hidden in the film are pointed out and they try to determine what time zone the "no eating after midnight" rule is aligned to. All this plus a Corey Feldman sighting...you said the secret word: Aaarrrrh! Turn on a light, drink some water and grab a late night snack when you check out this episode!

Mark and sub-cost host Brian wish the cinemaniacs a Happy Life Day (aka Happy Holidays), before sharing some quick final thoughts on Return of the Jedi. The gents have a brief non-spoilery chat about their experience seeing Episode VII: The Force Awakens before diving into a mini "reviewsit" of the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. The fellas become quite confused by the special's extended Wookiee grunting scenes, Han Solo puns and grandpa Itchy's very creepy virtual reality machine. They also pitch their idea for a Christopher Walken/Arnold Schwarzenegger buddy movie and touch upon Mark's love of The Golden Girls. Tweet these Bantha Buddies @5DollarBinPOD to meet up with them at Bea Arthur's cantina and then give a listen before they let out a Wilhelm Scream!

In the conclusion Part 2 of this week's "reviewsit" of Return of the Jedi (See Part 1 from earlier this week), Mark and sub co-host Brian continue their analysis of the movie with returning guest Pat McDonald (Star Wars Super Fan!) in preparation of the opening of The Force Awakens. Pat in parts further knowledge from his reading of the extended Star Wars universe novels, Brian explains the 'Lucas Rashes' he incurs from the various CGI addition decisions and they all discover the secret formula for breeding Wookiees. Mark also discusses moon pies of varying sizes, the Machete Order viewing of the entire 6 film series is clarified and the fellas all sing along to the "Force Lightning" song. Come join the listening party, which will be underscored by the sweet sounds of Ewoks banging on Storm Trooper helmets and chanting 'Yub Nub!' As Yoda would say "Enjoy It You Will" !

To prepare for the opening of The Force Awakens this week, Mark and sub co-host Brian have a "reviewsit" of the last film of the Star Wars saga chronologically, in this first part one episode for Return of the Jedi (part two to be released later in the week). Returning guest Pat McDonald (Ep 6: TMNT, Ep 19: TMNT 2, Star Wars Super Fan!) join the fellas to relay his further insight into the extended Star Wars universe that he learned from the multiple novels, dissect original film scenes vs. added ones inserted for the special re-release edition versions and debate the overall coolness factor of bounty hunter Boba Fett. Along with the gents, they also play the Admiral Ackbar word association game, brainstorm the Star Wars-themed dating site "Force Connections" and create a new show to the ABC TGIF line up called "Hangin' with Mr. Calrissian." Before Mark loses even more brain space for Stars Wars character names to Simpsons quotes, part two of the "reviewsit" will be here before you know it. May the Force Be With You and let some of their bad Yoda impressions tide you over until the next installment!

Mark and sub co-host Brian wish the cinemaniacs a Happy Thanksgiving, before sharing some final thoughts on the film Hocus Pocus. The differences between the target audiences of 90s kids films vs. today are compared, as well as Disney movies released theatrically vs. those made for the Disney Channel. Brian discusses the appearance of the Sanderson Sisters at the current Disney World After Hour Party and other spooky Disney properties, Mark reveals how he created a local supernatural investigation kids show ala 'Eerie, Indiana' in his youth and both break out into a duet of the theme song from 'Sister, Sister.' The gents also write some theme music for Vin Diesel's The Last Witch Hunter, become confused by the Shia LeBeouf self-film festival and look up the latest going-ons of the actor who played their favorite creepy bus driver in Hocus Pocus. No need to become like Thackery Binx and join NCIS to find some fun...just tweet these weird watchers @5DollarBinPOD and give a listen!

Mark and sub co-host Brian celebrate the 50th episode (Wow!) of the podcast by having a "reviewsit" of the fan-requested Hocus Pocus and by paying homage to The Simpsons by doing a late Halloween episode. Mark shares how he use to confuse the movie with Ernest Scared Stupid, Brian informs on the recent resurgence of The Sanderson Sisters on the Disney scene and the after credit scenes that Mark missed, are described. The gents also come to the agreement that their favorite character is the creepy bus driver, some exclusive Penny Marshall clips from the film are played and both can't stop saying the word "Yabbos" over and over. Grab your cross-trainer shoes or just a vacuum cleaner and let the magic begin. This episode will Put a Spell on You!