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Cracker Classics

Joshua Curfman & Ian Witzel

Two guys review old "classic" movies to see if they"re still good. Or maybe they weren"t any good to begin with?

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

33:19

#112 - Mr. Hand and the Key Party

Cracker Classics ·

2022/06/10

The movie: The Apartment (1960) Ian, and therefore the recording studio, has moved into an apartment, so it seemed fitting to watch this Billy Wilder classic. Expecting clever humor, we are blindsided with inflation and workplace trauma alongside the on-point wit.

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29:58

I Gotta Gozer ['80s Edition]

Cracker Classics ·

2022/06/01

The movie: Ghostbusters (1984) Joshua and Ian revisit childhood memories and debate Zuul and marshmallows as they watch this mysoginisitic '80s classic. How toxic was the workplace? Did the California Raisins rip off Slimer?

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33:54

#111 - Bye Bye Birdbrains

Cracker Classics ·

2022/05/27

The movie: Bye Bye Birdie (1963) Ian and Joshua say goodbye to screaming teenagers and gold tights with this movie musical most likely made to not stand the test of time.

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32:51

#110 - When Your Mom Is Just Practice

Cracker Classics ·

2022/05/20

The movie: The Graduate (1967) Ian and Joshua ponder cringe, lies, affluence, ennui, and scotch as they explore what it was like to have an affair before the internet.

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30:41

#109 - The Confusing Handkerchief

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2022/05/13

The movie: Othello (1951) Ian and Joshua finally dive into Shakespeare and watch this Orson Welles interpretation of this classic tale of deception and manipulation. But is the lighting too much? Or is that just Orson's ego getting in the way?

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28:22

#108 - Mad Hatter Smash or Pass

Cracker Classics ·

2022/05/06

The movie: Alice in Wonderland (1951) It's time for Disney again, so Ian and Joshua try to obtain some drugs and indulge in some good old-fashioned Victorian nonsense. Did Walt do it justice? Or did he just traumatize it like everything else?

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33:55

Kick the Rich Off the Boat ['80s Edition]

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2022/05/01

The movie: Overboard (1987) One of the perks of being a patron is being able to suggest movies for us to do. One patron picked this classic comedy about class and amnesia, a childhood staple of Ian's. Joshua goes in blind and is rightly concerned about the amount of consent, or lack thereof. Support us by subscribing to our Patreon and you too can suggest a movie: https://www.patreon.com/crackerclassics

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31:06

#107 - Never Accept a Baby From a Priest

Cracker Classics ·

2022/04/29

The movie: The Omen (1976) Joshua and Ian discuss religion, politics, evil, and conspiracy. They all mysteriously intertwine in this '70s horror classic. But does that make it a good movie?

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31:30

#106 - '60s Woke

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2022/04/22

The movie: The Party (1968) Joshua and Ian watch this '60s movie not knowing what they're in for, namely Peter Sellers as an Indian. They discuss party etiquette, foam, and onder how far we've come since then.

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28:46

#105 - You Got to Know When to Grift 'Em

Cracker Classics ·

2022/04/15

The movie: The Sting (1973) With a desire to learn new tricks, we watch this Newman/Redford classic and realize we probably should've bet on it.

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32:30

#104 - The Five Grapes of Grief

Cracker Classics ·

2022/04/08

The movie: The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Joshua and Ian watch this depressing classic and ponder the meaning of work and government safety nets. They also hope for more grapes than wrath and a glimmer of better times on the horizon.

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30:23

Richard Pryor Does a Capitalism ['80s Edition]

Cracker Classics ·

2022/04/01

The movie: Brewster's Millions (1985) There's only about a million versions of this story and we've seen one so far. Now it's time to watch Joshua's favorite and get in some more John Candy.

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29:52

#103 - General Backhand

Cracker Classics ·

2022/04/01

The movie: Patton (1970) War and violence have been on the mind lately, so we watch this classic WWII film to see the glory of it all. Or is it the ego of it all?

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30:27

#102 - That's One Spankin' Mai Tai

Cracker Classics ·

2022/03/25

The movie: Blue Hawaii (1961) We've somehow gone this long without watching an Elvis movie, so we're solving that by watching this cringefest filled with pineapples, tight shorts, and a side of lust and honor. Is it worth the time?

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31:00

#101 - Shut Up, Cord

Cracker Classics ·

2022/03/18

The movie: Circle of Iron (1978) We revisit the world of kung fu and hope for some enlightenment. Does Joshua wind up hearing the flute? Can Ian settle his monkey mind? Or is Bruce Lee just rolling in his grave?

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32:36

#100 - Cannoli Can End Wars

Cracker Classics ·

2022/03/11

The movie: The Godfather (1972) It's our 100th episode! We had to do a hyped epic, so we decided to watch a family struggle to keep their business and personal lives separate. Plus there's dessert.

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32:02

#99 - The Eve of Our Discontent

Cracker Classics ·

2022/03/04

The movie: All About Eve (1950) Ian rewatches one of his favorite movies while exposing Joshua to it. Deception and ruthlessness are discussed, as is the enduring allure of Marilyn Monroe.

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30:46

Guns For Naughty Children ['80s Edition]

Cracker Classics ·

2022/03/01

The movie: A Christmas Story (1983) We examine this holiday classic and its appeal, if any. Also its positive impact to our cultural heritage, if any. But mainly, Joshua just wants to get it over with.

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30:38

#98 - Coulda Been a Union Jesus

Cracker Classics ·

2022/02/25

The movie: On the Waterfront (1954) We watch this Brando classic and ponder how far the labor movement has come. Or do we just wind up getting distracted?

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31:07

#97 - How to Marry a Senator

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2022/02/18

The movie: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) In memory of Ivan Reitman, we watch this frat classic and feel bad. But also have fun? There some squickiness and lots of privilege to unpack.

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