Host Sean Kilby is joined by actors Jorge Morales and Sam Hood Adrain to discuss West Side Story. Both guests are theater professionals, but Sam is a West Side Story veteran while Jorge and Sean have little experience with the film. How will this retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet hold up after 57 years? Is the questionable makeup in the movie too much to overcome, or will the soundtrack be enough to put it over the top?
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You can follow Jorge on Instagram @fugacidad
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And you can find out more about Jorge and Sam's theater company by visiting www.wwtns.org

9 "West Side Story" (with Jorge Morales and Sam Hood Adrain)

A new podcast from host Sean Kilby where we ask the question: "Does it HOLD UP?" All your favorite movies, TV, music and more from days gone by will be examined on this fun and entertaining weekly show.

TV & Film

Sean Kilby is joined by Aaron Kheifets and Dan Glaser to discuss the original frat pack movie Old School.
It's been nearly 16 years since this movie debuted in theaters and helped define a generation of bro-comedy. Will Ferrell shines in what is surely his breakout role, and a multitude of comedies were spawned by this cult hit. But is the film still funny today? And does the cult status live up to expectations? We dive into a theory that this is just the comedy version of Fight Club and ask whether or not the film's ending makes any sense. Find out if Old School holds up!
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You can follow Dan on Instagram and Twitter @youranalogbuddy and read his movie podcast here
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21 "Old School" (with Aaron Kheifets and Dan Glaser)

Merry Christmas! Sean Kilby is back with a special present for you: an extra-long episode featuring his favorite Christmas movie! This week he's joined by John DiLeo and Susie Kemple to discuss It's a Wonderful Life.
Although it was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar in 1947, this movie was largely forgotten until 1976 when it fell into public domain and began playing on national television each year (free of charge). This led to a new audience falling in love with the film all over again. Since that time, it has continued to hold its place as perhaps the most beloved Christmas movie of all. But what makes this movie so special? And why was it not appreciated in its own time? Film Historian John DiLeo offers us a better understanding of the world of film at the time this movie came out. Meanwhile, Sean and Susie share some of their favorite moments from a film they've both seen more times than they can count. We discuss which elements of the movie hold up best and which simply don't hold up at all. Plus, Sean shares his list of theories and unanswered questions from a film that came out 72 years ago this week.
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You can follow John on Instagram @john.dileo.12 and on Twitter @JohnDiLeo, and find his books here
You can follow Susie on Instagram @skemples

20 "It's a Wonderful Life" (with John DiLeo and Susie Kemple)

Sean Kilby is joined by radio personalities Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson of The Derek and Romaine Show to discuss the cold war classic Rocky 4.
We dive deep into the Rocky series and how this movie stacks up among all eight films. Romaine shares her love for this movie, which she has seen upwards of 40 times. Derek provides a bit of comic relief and some valuable insights into where this film fit into the political landscape when it came out in 1985, as well as some thoughts on why it became the most successful film in the franchise. Plus, we discuss the best quotes (in what is a very quotable movie), the cringiest moments, Ivan Drago's shorts, and a few interesting fan theories that you may have missed. Find out whether or not the Rocky IV holds up!
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Find The Derek and Romaine Show at DerekandRomaine.com
You can follow Derek on Twitter @wastesyourtime and on Instagram @DNRShow
You can follow Romaine on Twitter @romaine33

19 "Rocky IV" (with Derek and Romaine)

Sean Kilby is joined by actress Daniella Pineda and reality/radio personality Chanel Omari to discuss the very first episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County (Season 1, Episode 1).
Daniella is a Bravo obsessive and Chanel is a former Bravo-lebrity herself, so both guests were excited to rewatch the one that started it all. This episode of Hold Up isn't just for fans of the Housewives franchise either. We also chat about our favorite reality TV shows from the early days of the genre and discuss how reality TV has evolved over the years. Real Housewives has changed considerably since it first aired in 2006, so we talk about which choices Bravo got right and which choices they got wrong at the very beginning. Opinions differ on just how well The Real Housewives of of the OC holds up today.
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You can follow Daniella on Instagram @notdaniellapineda and on Twitter @maniella
You can follow Chanel on Instagram @chanelomari and on Twitter @ChanelOmari

18 "Real Housewives of Orange County" (with Daniella Pineda and Chanel Omari)

Sean Kilby is joined by Michelle Ciciyasvili and Susie Kemple to discuss the classic Robin Williams children's movie Jumanji.
This movie hit theaters 23 years ago and holds a special place in the hearts of all 90's kids. It stands as one of the best examples of a Robin Williams movie that delicately toes the line between sadness and hijinks, while still maintaining a sense of adventure. Does this movie still feel as thrilling as it did the day it came out? Was it too scary for children to watch both then and now? And which of the magical threats that burst forth from the Jumanji game do we consider the most terrifying? All that and more is discussed on this episode of Hold Up Hold Up.
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You can follow Michelle on Instagram @michellecheech and on Twitter @michelle_cheech
You can follow Susie on Instagram @skemples

9 "West Side Story" (with Jorge Morales and Sam Hood Adrain)

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