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Old Roommates
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Do our favorite movies and tv shows hold up as we get older? We change, but do they? And, does nostalgia beat quality? Join best friends, pop-culture junkies, and yes, old roommates, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh as they experience old loves from the 70s, 80s and 90s all over again. Old Roommates is the only weekly podcast that revisits pop culture…through a middle-aged lens. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.
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Ep 323: "In & Out" Revisited
4d ago00:42:14Tap to summarizeKevin Kline and an Oscar-nominated Joan Cusack have a gay old time in 1997’s In & Out. Back then, the comedy was a modest hit with critics and audiences as it juggled social commentary and slapstick humor while tackling a (then) hot-topic theme: homosexuality (gasp!). But now, decades later, should we leave this Frank Oz flick in the closet? When are “gay jokes” funny? And should Kline’s character consider pressing charges against Tom Selleck’s entertainment reporter? The Old Roommates revisit all the Macho Man madness through their middle-aged lens. Pop on some Streisand and join them.Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#In&Out #FrankOz #KevinKline #JoanCusack #DebbieReynolds #MattDillon #TomSelleck
Transcribe →Ep 322: "The Fugitive" Revisited
3w ago00:47:38Tap to summarize“The Fugitive” RevisitedA one-armed man wreaks havoc on the life of Dr. Richard Kimble in the 1993 film, The Fugitive. Based on the 1960s TV series, the movie pulled out all the cinematic stops and became a runaway hit, making nearly $370 million at the box office. The Academy soon followed, garnering the Harrison Ford flick with several Oscar nominations and a win for Tommy Lee Jones. But now, decades later, is this cat-and-mouse thriller a little cheesy? Does Dr. Kimble have the worst lawyer in film history? And why does U.S. Marshal Gerard (Jones) look so darn adorable in an old winter hat? The Old Roommates bust The Fugitive out of DVD jail and give it a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Get on the bus and join them!Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#AndrewDavis#HarrisonFord#TommyLeeJones#JulianneMoore#JaneLynch
Transcribe →Ep 321: Wild Things" Revisited
May 1200:37:09Tap to summarizeKevin Bacon and Denise Richards bared nearly all, respectively, in 1998's Wild Things. Yes, the steamy, sexy, swampy thriller left no champagne bottle unturned. The movie was a modest hit with audiences and critics, thanks, in part, to a promised threesome scene with Richards, Matt Dillon, and Neve Campbell. But now, decades later, were audiences the ones getting screwed? Was Campbell the best casting choice for a girl raised in a swamp? And what's Bill Murray doing in this thing? The Old Roommates set sail and give it all a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Hop on a gator and join them.Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#JohnMcNaughton #MattDillon #DeniseRichards #NeveCampbell #KevinBacon #BillMurray
Transcribe →Ep 320: "Waiting for Guffman" Revisited
Apr 2800:28:30Tap to summarizeNothing may ever happen on Mars, but back in 1996, a lot was going on in the fictional town of Blaine, Missouri. Christopher Guest wrote and directed the mockumentary, Waiting for Guffman. Featuring the talents of the Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Fred Willard, the movie made it on over 40 major critics' Ten Best lists for the year. But now, decades later, must the show on? Is Corky St. Clair's wife, Bonnie, truly happy? And why on earth was this rated R? The Old Roommates grab a front row seat and give this cult classic a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Grab a Blizzard from Dairy Queen and join them.Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#ChristopherGuest #EugeneLevy #CatherineOHara #ParkerPosey #FredWillard
Transcribe →Ep 319: "Flowers in the Attic" Revisited
Apr 1400:43:39Tap to summarize"Flowers in the Attic" RevisitedOh, brother...and sister. Yes, back in 1987, there was plenty of pearl clutching when the film adaptation of V.C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic hit the screen. For better or worse, the PG-13 flick toned down the incestuous vibes of the novel. Back then, it was mostly for worse. Critics and audiences were turned off. But now, decades later, was the subtler approach the right choice? Is Corrine the worst movie mom ever? And how grey should a kid get before bringing him to a doctor? The Old Roommates head up to the attic and discuss it all through their middle-aged lens. Grab a dusty cookie and join them!Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#FlowersintheAttic #LouiseFletcher #KristySwanson #VCAndrews
Transcribe →Ep 318: "The Greatest American Hero" Revisited
Mar 3101:12:22Tap to summarizeBelieve it or not, we're revisiting that beloved 80s TV show, The Greatest American Hero. Though it was only on for three short seasons, the William Katt led comedy soared thanks to it's Superman-like premise, practical effects, and an insanely catchy theme song. But now, decades later, were we high? How many times can Ralph take on Russia? How many times can Maxwell (Robert Culp) be kidnapped? And what would be the real challenges of dating a - albeit clumsy - superhero? The Old Roommates search everywhere for flying instructions as they revisit the show through their middle-aged lens. Pop on a cape and join them.Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#WilliamKatt #RobertCulp #ConnieSellecca #MichaelPare
Transcribe →Ep 317: "It Could Happen To You" Revisited
Mar 1700:37:03Tap to summarizeCop Gives Waitress Million Dollar Tip was the oh-so specific original title of Andrew Bergman's rom-com, "It Could Happen to You." Released in the thick of summer back in 1994, this sweet little flick didn't stand a chance against The Mask and True Lies. But now, decades later, does this Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda matchup deserve a second chance at love? Could you resist Stanley Tucci in a bath towel? And would Rosie Perez have gotten some award love if this had been a December release? The Old Roommates revisit all these "what ifs" through their middle-aged lens. Strap on some rollerblades and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#AndrewBergman #NicolasCage #BridgetFonda #Rosie Perez #StanleyTucci
Transcribe →Ep 316: "The Fabulous Baker Boys" Revisited
Mar 300:49:47Tap to summarize"The Fabulous Baker Boys" Revisited Michelle Pfeiffer slid across a piano and onto the list of most iconic moments in cinema. Yes, back in 1989, whether you had seen "The Fabulous Baker Boys" or not, you knew The Scene. Critics and the Academy were makin' whoopee with the film, even if audiences weren't as enamored. But now, decades later, how does this old song and dance stack up? Were real-life bros Beau and Jeff Bridges convincing ... as brothers? And is this Pfeiffer's finest hour (or two)? The Old Roommates get deep into their "Feelings" and revisit it all through their middle-aged lens. Have a seat and get a drink. The show's about to begin.Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#MichellePfeiffer #JeffBridges #BeauBridges #JenniferTilly
Transcribe →Ep 315: "My Own Private Idaho" Revisited
Feb 1700:33:16Tap to summarizeOf course Brian's picking one of the few "gay" movies of the 90s for his birthday episode. Starring Keanu Reeves and the late-great River Phoenix, "Idaho" was an indie hit in 1991, its box office quadrupling its budget. But, just how gay is Gus Van Sant's male sex worker opus by today's standards? And is this movie a road trip, a love story, a docudrama, a Shakespearian tragedy or something else? And is it simply all too much? The Old Roommates relax by a soundstage campfire and give it all a revisit ... through their middle-aged lens. Stay awake and join them.Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#MyOwnPrivateIdaho #GusVanSant #RiverPhoenix #KeanuReeves #UdoKier
Transcribe →Ep 314: "What About Bob" Revisited
Feb 300:33:12Tap to summarizeWhat about Bill, actually? Bill Murray starred in the hit 1991 comedy, What About Bob? Playing the titular Bob, Murray was tasked with portraying a variety of mental health issues, much to the delight of critics and audiences. But now, decades later, is any of this a laughing matter? Is "stalking" adorable if the guy's Bill Murray? And is Richard Dreyfuss' Leo the good guy or something far sinister? The Old Roommates strap on some life vests and give this Frank Oz flick a revisit ... through their middle-aged lens. Grab some fluoxitine and join them! Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#WhatAboutBob #FrankOz #BillMurray #RichardDreyfuss #juliehagerty
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