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Two (old) Millennials re-watch and discuss movies from the era of their childhood (80s, 90s, & early 2000s). Hold on to your butts for thoughtful and amusing conversation about the movies you loved, the movies you forgot, and the movies that should have stayed in the box.

Old Millennials Remember Movies Angela Yoshiko

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Two (old) Millennials re-watch and discuss movies from the era of their childhood (80s, 90s, & early 2000s). Hold on to your butts for thoughtful and amusing conversation about the movies you loved, the movies you forgot, and the movies that should have stayed in the box.

    Best Movies of 2023 – ep 134

    Best Movies of 2023 – ep 134

    In this special episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies, we remember and share our favorite movies from 2023.



    Despite his intense schedule of law school, continuing to write part-time, and still helping to raise our four kids, Tyler still found time to watch more than 125 movies that came out in 2023. Per usual, he came up with a pretty respectable list for his Top 10 Movies for 2023. I, on the other hand, crammed as many 2023 movies in weeks before recording (and delayed recording until March!). I also wanted to spice it up and try something different this year, so I ended up choosing specific criteria that ruled out some of the more popular movies of the year. It challenged me to watch some movies I otherwise might not have watched.



    Even though our lists are pretty different, we have some fantastic crossovers. Take a break from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s movies with the Old Millenials, and check out some great flicks from 2023 (many of which are available to stream at home).



    We'll be back to our usual programming next week! We have been in the mood to re-watch Titanic, but we'll see...



    Tyler's Top 10



    Anatomy of a Fall

    Past Lives

    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse

    Barbie

    All of Us Strangers

    Asteroid City

    May December

    Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

    Tie: Killers of the Flower Moon AND Oppenheimer (Tyler is a cheater)

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem



    Angie's 2023 Top 10 



    Bottoms

    Polite Society

    Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

    Quiz Lady

    A Thousand and One

    Fair Play

    Past Lives

    Barbie

    Rye Lane

    Nimona



    Tyler's 2023 Honorable Mention



    American Fiction

    Bottoms

    Dream Scenario

    Godzilla Minus One

    The Holdovers

    The Iron Claw

    John Wick: Chapter 4

    Polite Society

    Poor Things

    The Zone of Interest



    It was a great year for movies in 2023, and I'm looking forward to a strong showing in 2024 as well as some re-visits to our past-time flicks from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.



    Thanks for Listening!



    -Angie

    • 1h 38 min
    Hercules – 1997 – ep 133

    Hercules – 1997 – ep 133

    "Hercules! Hercules Hercules!" - some Eddie Murphy character not in Disney's "Hercules."



    The first half of the 1990s was a pinnacle for Disney Animation. After the run of "The Little Mermaid" (technically 1989), "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" (plus Pixar's debut "Toy Story" in 1995), the studio had nowhere to go but down, though many Old Millennials (us included) will vouch for the likes of "Mulan" and "Pocahontas."



    But "Hercules?" Man, "Hercules" is weird. Trying to Disney-fi grisly mythology is a daunting task all on its own. Then attempt to add songs, an underdeveloped female pro/antagonist, and a rambling James Woods as Hades. It's a colorful movie but messy as a functional narrative.



    That's not even mentioning Danny DeVito doing a dry run for Frank Reynolds on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and, look, that sounds good on paper, but his sidekick character Phil might be a sex predator, which seems a little out of place here.



    Old Millennials hosts Tyler and Angela try to remember if they ever even saw "Hercules" back in the 90s. They did, but, you know, it's not that memorable. Plenty to discuss nevertheless, including a nerdy breakdown of how the movie squanders its best song, "Go the Distance," by splitting it up into 20-second segments in between expository dialogue.



    The Old Millennials also attempt to decipher Meg, a character with a fiery personality and a muddled backstory. We'd rather watch a movie all about Meg and why she appears to be indebted to Hades. Hercules is a dullard. Plain toast. Maybe a little  margarine. You may believe it's butter, but you won't believe they created such a dull lead for this movie.

    Also discussed on this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies



    Thor: Love & Thunder (2022)

    Lightyear (2022)

    Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

    The Gray Man (2022)

    ChickenHare (2022)

    Army of One (2016)



     

    • 1h 20 min
    The Mummy – 1999 – ep 132

    The Mummy – 1999 – ep 132

    All this movie really needed to be great was Brendan Frasier defeating a bunch of swordfighting ghouls before turning to the camera and grin-shrugging, "Mummies!"

    • 1h 11 min
    Apollo 13 – 1995 – ep 131

    Apollo 13 – 1995 – ep 131

    Lt. Dan can't go to space because he *might* get the measles, then Bill Paxton gets all sick up there. Maybe Tom Hanks is poisoning them, or they all have space dementia like Steve Buscemi.

    • 1h 10 min
    Batman Forever – 1995 – ep 130

    Batman Forever – 1995 – ep 130

    "Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey."



    The swooning words to Seal's mega-hit song from the "Batman Forever" soundtrack most likely refers to the relationship between Batman/Bruce Wayne and Dr. Chase Meridian, and definitely NOT the working relationship between actors Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey. So the legend goes, the crusty Oscar winner did not sanction Mr. Carrey's buffoonery.



    Despite stories of onset turmoil thanks to Jones and Val Kilmer (taking the cape and cowl from Michael Keaton), "Batman Forever" was a box office sensation in 1995, thanks in large part to Carrey's mid-9os superstardom. The quip-filled script and decidedly lighter touch from director Joel Schumacher was also a welcome relief to studio execs who thought Tim Burton's gloomy, grimy (and brilliant) "Batman Returns" from 1992 was way too dark for superhero-obsessed kiddos.



    It wasn't just the box office. The soundtrack sold millions, McDonald's sold amazing glassware, and the studio felt so good they let Schumacher go even crazier with the 1997 sequel, "Batman & Robin." Yeesh.



    So is "Batman Forever" anything substantial besides a corny 90s relic? Yes and no. The movie has some incredible production design, and, despite a few too many quips, the manic energy of Carrey suits this version of The Riddler just fine. And, wowza, Nicole Kidman is super horny for Batman in this movie. Bruce Wayne though? Eh, he's just okay.



    It's Jones' Two-Face that sticks out like a half-scarred thumb. Clearly the dude wanted to be the Top Villain in the movie, and that meant going as BIG as Jim Carrey. Big mistake, Sam Gerard.

    Old Millennials Remember Batman Forever

    Old Millennials hosts Tyler and Angela discuss showing their very baffled kids "Batman Forever" for the first time, as well as the entire family's confusion over the age of Chris O'Donnell's Dick Grayson (aka Robin). Bruce Wayne takes him in so as to avoid paperwork at Gotham Child Services, but Dick Grayson is obviously 30 YEARS OLD.



    They also discuss bat-nipples (of course), the incompetence of Commissioner Gordon and Alfred's lackadaisical approach to Wayne Manor security. Plus we have a rundown of our favorite terrible lines, from "My life's an open book, do you read?" to "Wanna take a ride in my love machine, BAEBAE?!" But we will defend a few other lines, like, say, "That's never going to heal if you don't stop picking" and "Holy rusted metal, Batman!" Because the ground... it's metal... it's full of holes...

    Also discussed on this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies



    Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers (2022)

    Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

    Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

    The Lost City (2022)

    Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)

    Moon Knight (2022 TV series)

    Good Girls (TV series)

    The Avengers (2012)



     

    • 1h 33 min
    Peggy Sue Got Married – 1986 – ep 129

    Peggy Sue Got Married – 1986 – ep 129

    What if you could travel back in time to undo all the stupid decisions you made as a teenager? Sounds like a fantasy of many Old Millennials out there, or really anyone who went to high school beyond yesterday.



    That's (sort of) the premise of "Peggy Sue Got Married," which sees the titular character played by Kathleen Turner pass out at her 25-year high school reunion and wake up in 1960 during her senior year. Her biggest decisions center on Charlie, the man she'd marry shortly after high school. They have two children together in the future, but Charlie also becomes a philandering car salesman, which isn't as cool as that other guy in high school who became a billionaire after writing a book about kites... or whatever.



    Oh, did we mention Charlie is played by Nicolas Cage doing a high pitched voice he modeled after the character of Pokey on "The Gumby Show"? The way he says the phrase, "MY WANG!" will be burned into your ears forever.



    As you might guess, Cage's bizarre acting choice created some friction with Turner, not to mention his uncle - the film's director, Francis Ford Coppola.



    Believe it or not, Old Millennials hosts Tyler and Angela have plenty to say about "Peggy Sue Got Married" before they even spend a second deciphering the Nic Cage of it all. Topics include the early antics of Jim Carrey in a supporting role, Peggy Sue's grandpa, who appears to be a member of the Stonecutters alongside Homer Simpson, as well some of the story's key omissions regarding the fatalist logic of Peggy Sue's journey. Can she really change anything in the past? Or is she only here to gain a new appreciation for the life she's chosen to live?



    But don't worry, Cage-fanatics, Tyler and Angela talk about him too, in particular that moment in which he goes full Nosferatu while sneaking into Peggy Sue's bedroom (Cage was just warming up for "Vampire's Kiss"). The big question: Even if you think it's a good performance, does Cage end up derailing the film's dramatic impact?

    Also discussed on this episode of Old Millennials Remember Movies



    The Northman (2022)

    Firestarter (2022)

    The Outfit (2022)

    Severance (Apple TV+ series)

    Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (Netflix series)

    Valley Girl (1983)

    Jurassic Park (1993)

    • 1h 25 min

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