The Test of Time Alan Noah and James Brief
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- TV & Film
Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.
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Mad Max (1979)
In a near-future Australia, one cop fights back against a ruthless biker gang.
Listen as we talk about how difficult it is to show society crumbling, a guy named Toecutter who cuts no toes, and the word that’s forever associated with the Hall of Justice. Then we find out if Mad Max stands the Test of Time. -
Top Secret! (1984)
An American rocker falls for a beautiful woman who recruits him into the East German resistance.
Join us as we wonder if kids today understand Pac-Man references, why Ford Pintos blew up, and where the hell Grand Moff Tarkin is. Then we find out if Top Secret! stands the Test of Time. -
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
A widowed lawyer teaches his children important life lessons as he defends an innocent man.
It’s our annual Mother’s Day episode, and our moms are back! Carole Abramson and Rochelle Brief join us to discuss dog actors in the 1960s, where witnesses are supposed to sit, and how to defuse a lynch mob. Then we find out if To Kill a Mockingbird stands the Test of Time. -
Purple Rain (1984)
An aspiring singer struggles with a new lover, rival musicians, angry bandmates, and an abusive father.
Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about resting Prince face, Ben Folds’ LLC, and how to respond when someone says, "I would die for you." Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to find out if Purple Rain stands the Test of Time. -
Spirited Away (2001)
To save her parents, a 10-year-old girl works for a powerful witch.
Listen as we talk about the worst job for medical school interns, what happens when people have no work-life balance, and the difference between an evil villain and a jerk boss. Then we see if Spirited Away stands the Test of Time. -
Half Baked (1998)
Three potheads sell high-grade marijuana so they can raise enough money to help their friend.
In honor of 4/20, special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss high school stoners, who’s on the Mount Rushmore of comedians, and not smoking up with Snoop. Then we find out if Half Baked stands the Test of Time.