The Test of Time

Alan Noah and James Brief
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The Test of Time

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. Hexed (1993)

    2 DAYS AGO

    Hexed (1993)

    A lying hotel clerk sleeps with a supermodel, and quickly finds himself involved in a murder investigation. Listen as we discuss pretentious perfume commercials, tape recorder confessions, and watching sex scenes with your dad. Then we find out if Hexed stands the Test of Time.

    36 min
  2. Four Rooms (1995)

    12/27/2024

    Four Rooms (1995)

    It’s New Year’s Eve in the Hotel Mon Signor, and Ted the bellhop has to deal with a series of bizarre patrons. Special guest Jason Torres joins us to chat about a missed opportunity with Madonna, hotels with medicine cabinets, and needles with hepatitis C. Then we find out if Four Rooms stands the Test of Time.

    46 min
  3. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

    12/20/2024

    It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

    A guardian angel saves a suicidal businessman by showing him what life would be like if he didn’t exist. Join us as we chat about Hanukkah scarves, a Bernie Sanders-esque rant, and a very young old maid. An angel gets his wings as we find out if It’s a Wonderful Life stands the Test of Time.

    50 min
  4. The Towering Inferno (1974)

    12/13/2024

    The Towering Inferno (1974)

    San Francisco’s tallest building erupts in flames, and it's up to the skyscraper’s architect and a fire chief to save everyone inside.  Listen as we discuss the world's most dangerous job, Alan’s inaccurate Super Mario t-shirt, and when a handshake simply won’t do. Then we find out if The Towering Inferno stands the Test of Time.

    38 min
  5. Magnolia (1999)

    12/06/2024

    Magnolia (1999)

    During one rainy day in the San Fernando Valley, people deal with grief, addiction, and daddy issues. Special guest Adam Pincas joins us to chat about a Fiona Apple interpretative dance, why Tom Cruise hasn’t won an Oscar, and the way that married people don’t have sex. Then we find out if Magnolia stands the Test of Time.

    1h 5m
  6. The Wiz (1978)

    11/29/2024

    The Wiz (1978)

    A kindergarten teacher who’s never left Harlem is transported to a twisted version of New York City. Listen as we discuss Michael Jackson’s interest in Peter Parker, a very horny Tin Man, and the labor laws of Oz. Ease on down the road as we find out if The Wiz stands the Test of Time.

    45 min
  7. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

    11/22/2024

    The Wizard of Oz (1939)

    A tornado brings a girl from Kansas to a magical land, where she is hunted by a wicked witch. Special guest Mike Kahn joins us to chat about Jewish little people, Barbie’s unrealistic proportions, and the abusive boyfriend from Beverly Hills 90210. There’s no place like home as we find out if The Wizard of Oz stands the Test of Time.

    52 min
  8. Gladiator (2000)

    11/15/2024

    Gladiator (2000)

    A general is betrayed, enslaved, and forced to fight others for the amusement of Rome.  Listen as we discuss the “what men think about” meme, touching wheat, and the emperor that inspired King Joffrey. Are you not entertained as we find out if Gladiator stands the Test of Time?

    36 min
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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
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Test of Time

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