33 episodes
Does it Hold Up? Matt Spencer
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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Do you ever watch a movie from your childhood & wonder: "Why did I love this so much when I was a kid?" or "Why didn't I notice THAT when I was a kid?" or "WTF did I just watch??" These are the questions that intrepid podcast hosts & brothers Jeff & Matt dive into every week, as they attempt to make sense of their youthful cinematic obsessions, investigate the changing cultural landscape, and hopefully not completely ruin their childhoods in the process.
Welcome to Does it Hold Up?
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Episode 27: The Haunting (1999)
This week, the brothers investigate this 1999 horror thriller, a remake that manages to be neither horrifying nor thrilling, and the most frightening thing about it is the terrible CGI. Excited yet??!
It's The Haunting. -
Episode 26: Pulp Fiction (1994)
This week, the brothers tackle Quentin Tarantino's 1994 pop-culture sensation, breaking down its brilliant dialogue, killer soundtrack, and its profound effect on the zeitgeist, making it easily one of the most pivotal & significant films of the '90s.
It's Pulp Fiction. -
Episode 25: The Mask (1994)
The brothers make their first (& certainly not last) foray into the filmography of the one & only Jim Carrey, with this 1994 blockbuster comic-book adaptation, admiring the film's trust in its live-wire leading man, as well as its cartoonish special effects, and most importantly, its introduction of a show-stopping Cameron Diaz.
It's The Mask. -
Episode 24: Sneakers (1992)
The brothers code their way through the oft-overlooked '90s caper comedy/thriller, starring Robert Redford & a top-notch ensemble of a cast, a surprisingly prescient & entertaining prelude to the post-Cold War, tech-fearing mid-90s.
("Too many secrets.")
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Episode 23: Valley Girl (1983)
It's time to get tripendicular, as the brothers like totally bask in the glory of this '80s cult classic, marveling at its surprising authenticity, its early Nic Cage performance, and its truly baffling dialogue (which is either the worst or most brilliant ever written).
It's Bosco!
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Episode 22: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
The brothers venture into Sherwood Forest for this 1991 blockbuster, quite possibly the LEAST merry interpretation of its legendary protagonist, portrayed by an actor who, in 1991, was clearly the ONLY POSSIBLE CHOICE to fill those formidable green tights: Kevin Costner. (No, we're not kidding.)
It's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Customer Reviews
Solid and Hilarious
Every single time. I really appreciate the two different personalities and perspectives brought by these brothers, who obviously are really good friends and respect each other‘s opinions (evidenced through the playful banter). If you are a cinephile like I am, it’s a key podcast because they’ve definitely done the research, have incredible voices, and enjoy laughing and making each other laugh, to boot.
People just wanna have SO much fun!
Smiling ear to ear, listening to these men review one of my favorite childhood movies, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Special guest appearance of the wife was pure joy!
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“Your wife?! i talked to her yesterday!”