This week we look at Kids in Christmas movies with A Christmas Story (1983) and Home Alone (1990). Which movie better represents what Christmas is though the eyes of a child?

Christine and Peter discuss what Christmas was like for them as kids.  Ralphie and Kevin along with their families are discussed as well as the wish fullfillment/nostalgia aspects.

These are the links for the trailers discussed
A Christmas Story (1983)- A Christmas Story (1983) Official Trailer #1 - Family Comedy
Home Alone (1990)-Home Alone (1990) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

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This week look at Olivia Newton-John movies with Grease (1978) and Xanadu (1980).  Which movie is a better showcase for Olivia?

Christine and Peter discuss Olivia as a performer, the casts, the soundtracks and legacy of each film.

These are the links for the trailers discussed

Grease (1978)   - Grease (1978) - Trailer

Xanadu (1980)- Xanadu Official Trailer #1 - Gene Kelly Movie (1980) HD 

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This week  we look at Scream (1996) and The Final Girls (2015).  Which film is a better Postmodern film?

Christine and Peter dissect the casts, scares, final girls and tropes of horror films and how each film plays with them.


These are the links for the trailers discussed
Trailers- Scream (1996)-Scream | Official Trailer (HD) - Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore | Miramax
The Final Girls (2015)The Final Girls Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Nina Dobrev, Adam Devine Movie HD

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Milestone episode where Christine and Peter look back at the first 99 episodes.  Then they get into their Top 10 Remakes of all time and how their lists were compiled.

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This week we look at midlife crisis films with City Slickers(1991) and How Stella Got her Groove Back(1998)  Which movie is a better representation of a midlife crisis?

Christine and Peter dive into midlife crises in general, the different expectations for men and women, the casts and the resolutions of the crises.

Christine’s quote of the episode- “It should be Stella’s summer vacation.”

These are the links for the trailers discussed
City Slickers Official Trailer #1 - Jack Palance Movie (1991) HD
How Stella Got Her Groove Back | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX

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This week we look at summer 80’s comedies with One Crazy Summer (1986), Summer School(1987) Which movie is a better Summer Comedy?

Christine and Peter discuss summer, 80’s teen sex comedies, the casts and summer school in general.

These are the links for the trailers discussed
One Crazy Summer (1986)One Crazy Summer 1986 Trailer
Summer School(1987)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijCU3fPp3s

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This week we look at Nostalgic movies with Stand By Me (1986),  Matinee (1993) Which movie is better at creating a nostalgic feel?

Christine and Peter discuss Nostalgia in general and particularly the 80’s.  The effect of celebrities vs mostly unknowns and using music to create nostalgia is also analyzed.

Peter’s quote of the episode- “Talk about old man reminiscing…I remember going to Sam the record man and getting a 45 of the Ben. E. King version of Stand by me."

These are the links for the trailers discussed
Stand By Me (1985)- Stand By Me (1986) Trailer Remastered HD
Matinee (1993)- Matinee Official Trailer #1 - John Goodman Movie (1993) HD

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This week we look at comedy fantasy movie with Ghostbusters (1984) and Death Becomes her (1992)  Which movie uses the fantasy elements to better comedic effect?

Christine and Peter discuss the blending of genres, how special effects are used for comedic purposes and the brilliant casts of each film.

Peter’s quote of the episode- “It’s so iconic for a reason and they keep trying to make sequels because they want to recapture it, but you honestly can’t”

These are the links for the trailers discussed

Ghostbusters (1984)-Original Trailer (1984) | GHOSTBUSTERS
Death Becomes her (1992)- Death Becomes Her (1992) Official Trailer - Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn Movie HD

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This week we look at actresses playing against type with Elizabeth Taylor in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf(1966) and Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction (1987).  Which actress does a better job at playing against their regular personae?

Christine and Peter discuss actress typecasting and Glenn Close and Elizabeth Taylor’s careers in general.   They also examine why each role became iconic and the fallout that came afterwards.

These are the links for the trailers discussed
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf(1966)- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) Official Trailer  - Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton Movie HD
Fatal Attraction (1987)- Fatal Attraction (Theatrical Trailer)

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This week we look at typecasting with Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast (2001), Robin Williams in One Hour Photo (2002).  Which actor does a better job at playing against their regular personae?

Christine and Peter discuss typecasting and Ben Kingsley and Robin William's careers in general as well as the expectations we had for these two films and how they were sold.

Peter’s quote of the episode- “part of his fantasy is to sit on their toilet??”

These are the links for the trailers discussed
 Sexy Beast (2001)- SEXY BEAST - Trailer - (2000) HQ
One Hour Photo (2002)- One Hour Photo (2002) Official Trailer #1 - Robin Williams Movie HD

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