The Test of Time

Alan Noah and James Brief
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    27 Dresses (2008)

    A perpetual bridesmaid grows frustrated when her sister and her boss get engaged. Special guest Grace Noah joins us to chat about good-looking characters doing bad things, the positive aspects of being a people-pleaser, and narrating a wedding slideshow live. Then we see if 27 Dresses stands the Test of Time.

    27 Dresses (2008)

  2. Aug 7

    The Last Boy Scout (1991)

    A seedy private investigator and a disgraced quarterback team up to uncover a conspiracy that will make football more profitable.  Listen as we discuss a senator who should stay home for the night, bulletproof pigs, and an epic exposition/trauma dump. Then we see if The Last Boy Scout stands the Test of Time.

    The Last Boy Scout (1991)

  3. Jul 31

    Mystery Men (1999)

    When Champion City's superhero goes missing, seven wannabes try to save the day. Join us as we chat about why laugh tracks exist, a random Dockers endorsement, and the body parts that have nothing to do with flatulence. Hey now, you're an all-star as we see if Mystery Men stands the Test of Time.

    Mystery Men (1999)

  4. Jul 24

    Kingpin (1996)

    A washed-up bowling champion mentors an Amish prodigy in the hopes of winning a tournament. Listen as we discuss the smell of 1970s ashtrays, why Randy Quaid fled to Canada, and a disappointingly evergreen political joke. Then we see if Kingpin stands the Test of Time.

    Kingpin (1996)

  5. Jul 17

    Troy (2004)

    After a Trojan prince runs off with the Spartan queen, thousands of Greek soldiers attack the walled city of Troy. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about a joke that kills at Starbucks, a much-needed protein shake for Paris, and a wonderful gift for college professors. Then we see if Troy stands the Test of Time. Tickets for Clinton's new one-act play "Asteroid Belt" are available here: https://www.chathamplayers.org/2026-2027/jersey-voices

    Troy (2004)

  6. Jul 10

    Supergirl (1984)

    To recover her city's lost power source, Kara Zor-El travels to Earth and battles an evil witch. Listen as we discuss the passing fad of fidget spinners, poor pipe placement, and an impractical flying position. Then we find out if Supergirl stands the Test of Time.

    Supergirl (1984)

  7. Jul 3

    Toy Story 3 (2010)

    As Andy prepares for college, his childhood toys must decide what they want their future to be. Join us as we chat about little kids who swallow sharp objects, teenagers who don't listen, and trilogies that should've stayed trilogies. We belong together as we see if Toy Story 3 stands the Test of Time.

    Toy Story 3 (2010)

  8. Jun 26

    Toy Story 2 (1999)

    After Woody is stolen by a collector, Buzz Lightyear leads a rescue mission to bring his friend back home. Listen as we discuss the importance of backup files, temporary sentience, and how Potato Heads mate. Woody may be the rootin'est, tootin'est cowboy in the wild, wild west, but does Toy Story 2 stand the Test of Time?

    Toy Story 2 (1999)
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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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  • Creator
    Alan Noah and James Brief
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    529
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Test of Time