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Old Roommates

Do our favorite movies and tv shows hold up as we get older? We change, but do they? And, does nostalgia beat quality? Join best friends, pop-culture junkies, and yes, old roommates, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh as they experience old loves from the 70s, 80s and 90s all over again. Old Roommates is the only weekly podcast that revisits pop culture…through a middle-aged lens. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.

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Ep 188: "Clueless" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/03/21

Is Cher Horowitz the unsung hero of 90's cinema? As portrayed by Alicia Silverstone and written and directed by Amy Heckerling, Cher in "Clueless" keeps horny high school boys at bay, befriends the lonely new kid, plays cupid to lovelorn teachers, and even donates her sports equipment to disaster victims. But now, decades later, are Cher and this 1995 flick too clever for their own good? Is Tai beyond help? And, are we really okay with that stepkids-in-love ending? The Old Roommates go rolling with

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41:17

Ep 187: "Risky Business" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/03/14

Tom Cruise popped on Ray Bans, grabbed a candlestick and shimmied his way to becoming a household name. Yes, 1983's "Risky Business" had more than a few iconic moments (that poor Porsche) along with star-making turns from Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay. Written and directed by Paul Brickman, the $6 million dollar movie was a hit. But now, decades later, is the film's 1980's take on capitalism a little too ... 80s? Is Cruise's Joel too hot to be a nerd? And why can't he masturbate without his fantasies

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59:14

Ep 186: "The Shining" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/03/07

Redrum. Those twins. That book. In 1980, "The Shining" put visuals in the minds of moviegoers we'd not soon forget. Stanley Kubrick's horror classic made "Here's Johnny" more famous than Ed McMahon did. And Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd contributed individual performances as memorable as the film. But now, over forty years later, is re-checking into the Overlook Hotel a good idea? Were we as fooled by the film's sick charms as Jack was by Room 237? And why can't Wendy swing a

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46:29

Ep 185: "Stepmom" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/02/28

Julia vs Susan. Roberts vs Sarandon. Oscar winner vs Oscar winner. You get the picture. Audiences lined-up to see two powerhouse actresses take on the two-hour melodrama, Stepmom. In 1998, this movie had it all: cute kids, a lush John Williams score, two sing-along scenes, and a character with cancer. But now, decades later, is it all too much? Are the cat-fights too catty? Is Ed Harris's "Luke" that much of a prize? And is "Anna" the worst movie kid since Macaulay Culkin in The Good Son? The Old

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41:36

Ep 184: "The Goonies" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/02/21

Christina just watched "The Goonies" for the first time ever. Yes, as is tradition, Brian made Christina watch a movie she'd never seen before. The 1985 Richard Donner hit provided audiences with adolescent humor, adventurous hijinks and more than a few memorable quotes ... isn't that right, Baby Ruth? But now, decades later, does all the mayhem want to make us Truffle Shuffle our way right on outta here? The Old Roommates dust off their treasure map, adjust their middle-aged lens, and follow the

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55:18

Ep 183: "Beauty & the Beast" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/02/14

Is Belle a classist snob? Who is Chip's dad? And what kind of enchantress curses an 11-year old boy and an entire staff of innocent people? Back in 1991, no one cared that the beloved "Beauty and the Beast" had some curious politics. The Disney film even went on to become the first animated feature ever to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. But now, decades later, are we noticing something there that wasn't there before? The Old Roommates take the bloom off the rose, adjust their middle-aged

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30:41

Ep 182: "Mr Mom" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/02/07

Michael Keaton was 6 years away from playing a caped crusader in Batman, but in 1983 he was playing a different kind of superhero. A father who is called upon to be a ... parent. Yes, Mr. Mom turned gender roles upside down with lively performances from Keaton and Teri Garr. Audiences signed off on the switch and made it a classic 80's hit comedy. Now though, forty years later, is it all fun and games or flat-out offensive? Does the John Hughes story feel older than our middle-aged podcast cohosts

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Ep 181: "Indecent Proposal" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/01/31

It's the million dollar question: Would you sleep with Robert Redford for a million bucks? Back in 1993, the answer seemed to be yes. Adrian Lyne's "Indecent Proposal" hit the box office jackpot, taking in nearly $270 million. But now, thirty years later, should we have asked for a receipt? Are David and Diana (Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore) just plain toxic? Is betting your last buck in Vegas ever a good idea? And how much money do hippos need to be happy? The Old Roommates question the personal

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29:57

Ep 180: "Aerosmith Videos" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/01/24

"Cryin'" and "Crazy" were two of the most popular videos of the mid-1990s. Both featured Alicia Silverstone, tales of rebellion, and two of the more twangy, country-inspired tracks from the band, Aerosmith. MTV Video Music Awards and Grammys followed. But now, thirty years later, were we simply clueless to the trauma that befell our 16-year old heroine? From navel piercings to pole dances, was this behavior ever okay? And, which is the better video? The Old Roommates strap-on some bungee cords and

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45:11

Ep 179: "Rocky IV" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/01/17

"If he dies, he dies." Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) was a force to be reckoned with in 1985's Rocky IV. Written, directed and starring Sylvester Stallone, this installment of the Rocky Balboa story became the most successful sports movie to date (till 2009's "The Blind Side" touched down). Now, decades later, is the movie still a knockout? Could Adrienne have been a little more supportive? And why the heck didn't Rocky throw in the towel to save Apollo Creed's life? The Old Roommates go another round

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30:31

Ep 178: "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/01/10

"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." Jessica Rabbit (voiced by an uncredited Kathleen Turner) was the talk of the town back in 1988. Toontown, Hollywood, and worldwide, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? was the question on everyone's mind. The Robert Zemeckis directed flick blended live action and animation so brilliantly, some say it has yet to be matched. But as good as it was, is it as good as it needs to be for our current CGI-loaded cineplexes? Does the mystery still mystify? Does Roger still

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50:46

Ep 177: "Reality Bites" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2023/01/03

Winona Ryder: Valedictorian or Sugar Booger? The ultimate Gen X movie, 1994's Reality Bites featured Ryder as "Laney," a bright college grad with limited job opportunities. What's a girl to do? Well, back in the 90's, the answer seemed to be dancing in 7-11s with your roommates. Decades later, what do our Gen Xer podcast hosts think about this little flick with a lot to say? Did then first-time director Ben Stiller capture their generation? Did the script have just 100 pop culture references too

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9:50

Ep 176: A Holiday Message

Old Roommates ·

2022/12/27

Like many 80s dance movies, we're ... breakin' too. No revisits this week, but we're taking the opportunity to give thanks, share our picks for our favorite revisits, and well, have a week off. The Old Roommates thank you for another year of listening and support. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on Instagram and YouTube @OldRoommates and please give us a rating or review! Thanks for listening!

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39:57

Ep 175: Old Roommates' 4th Annual Xmas Extravaganza

Old Roommates ·

2022/12/20

Pa rum pum pum ho hum? Truth be told, 1968's The Little Drummer Boy isn't the most popular of holiday tv specials. Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch, sure, but "Aaron the drummer boy"? Not sure much. Similarly, 1974's Twas the Night Before Christmas also lacked fictional star power but had a built-in lyrical familiarity. Now, decades later, were we just too hard on these misunderstood Rankin Bass productions? We all know the stories by heart, is it time to let these specials live there too? The Old

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83:59

Ep 174: "Titanic" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2022/12/13

Near...far...wherever we are, we believed that we'd one day be re-watching the 1997 box office beast, Titanic. Yes, the James Cameron epic busted its budget and broke apart numerous Academy Award records. But now, 25 years later, does the film ride a wave of nostalgia or are our cynical hearts unable to go on and on? Is this Kate Winslet's finest (three) hour(s)? Was Leonardo DiCaprio robbed of an Oscar nomination? The Old Roommates put on their life vests and set sail for a revisit. Listen to

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25:21

Ep 173: "Nsync & Wilson Sisters Holiday Videos"...

Old Roommates ·

2022/12/06

NSYNC's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" and Carnie and Wendy Wilson's "Hey Santa" were two original tunes by two well-known musical acts. Each song was accompanied by a music video designed to dazzle audiences with the holiday spirit. Now, decades later, were these videos tree-topping stars or lumps of Christmas coal? And how did Gary Coleman get mixed up in this? Will the Old Roommates "Hold On" to the nostalgia or simply say, "Bye, Bye, Bye" to these 90's yuletide wonders. Listen to this. Bonus

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39:33

Ep 172: "The Big Chill" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2022/11/29

Glenn Close got an Oscar nomination for 1983's "The Big Chill" playing Sarah, a woman grieving over the suicide of an old college chum. But Sarah is just one of the characters shaken by his death. Yes, the Lawrence Kasdan film was sort of a Breakfast Club of shared secrets and dashed dreams for the thirtysomething set. Now, nearly 40 years later, is this all just a lot of talk? Why is everybody doing drugs? And, is Jeff Goldblum's character just an earlier version of Ian Malcolm? The Old Roommates

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68:23

Ep 171: "The Wizard of Oz" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2022/11/22

Glinda the Good Witch? Oh, really? Re-watching 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" through a middle-aged lens is quite an experience. How many times must a dog bite someone before notifying the authorities? Is giving your sister's murderer an hour to live too generous? The Tin Man has a heart, but what about a penis? The Old Roommates follow the yellow brick road to get the answers to these questions raised by the Judy Garland classic. Listen to this.Bonus content including a lost recording of Judy Garland

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45:51

Ep 170: "Foul Play" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2022/11/15

Goldie Hawn replaced Farrah Fawcett as Gloria Mundy, a divorced librarian caught up in murder mystery. And Hawn, Chevy Chase, and Dudley Moore provided a lot of laughs in between all the attempts on Gloria's life. Yes, 1978's Foul Play mixed multiple genres, killed at the box office, and scored several Golden Globe nominations. But, looking back over 40 years later, did the movie take on more than Mr. Hennessey's snake could chew? The Old Roommates grab their umbrellas and brass knuckles and give

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48:51

Ep 169: "Back to the Future" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2022/11/08

Was Biff the most underrated of 80's movie villains? Was George McFly kinda hot? And, why did Doc Brown risk his dog's life the first time he tested time travel? These are some of the questions we had upon re-watch of 1985's iconic Back to the Future. The $388M megahit DeLorean'ed Michael J. Fox's career, and became an instant classic. Now, over 35 years later, with our middle-aged thinking caps firmly in place, does the movie still make us laugh, gasp, and think? The Old Roommates slip on their

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