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PODCAST

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

34:21

#84 - We're Still Taking It

Cracker Classics ·

2021/11/19

The movie: Network (1976) This is the film with that oft-uttered line "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!" Joshua and Ian watch to see how well we're coming along 45 years later.

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25:55

#83 - Think "Rosebud"

Cracker Classics ·

2021/11/12

The movie: The General (1926) We haven't done a wholly silent film yet, so we went with Buster Keaton and got everything we figured we'd get, and then some.

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33:32

#82 - Riding the Hippie Wave

Cracker Classics ·

2021/11/05

The Movie: Easy Rider (1969) We watch this hippie classic to try and see things from the Boomer point of view. Topics attempted include work, leisure, drugs, freedom, and money. We'll see if that's too much work for us.

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32:32

#81 - Building a Fort of Dirty Pillows

Cracker Classics ·

2021/10/29

The movie: Carrie (1976) Halloween is nigh, so naturally we have a taste for horror. Carrie should do the trick. We discuss bullying, puberty, and gym teachers. A different sort of horror.

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33:04

#80 - Dr. Frank-N-Furter's Footlong Show

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2021/10/22

The movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 'Tis the season, so we're finally watching Rocky Horror! Joshua swoons a bit and tries real hard not to do the Time Warp, while Ian makes a foolhardy attempt to dissect the plot.

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29:42

Amateur Dentistry

Cracker Classics ·

2021/10/15

The movie: The Ballad of Narayama (1958) Ian and Joshua watch a Japanese story centered on death, elder abuse, and demon teeth.

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30:47

The Magnificent Audacity

Cracker Classics ·

2021/10/08

Movie: The Magnificent Ambersons This week, Ian and Joshua watch the other good Orson Welles film to see if it can beat Citizen Kane in its mediocrity. Will the comeuppance be worth it? Or will we lose all our money for nothing?

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32:11

Frank's Frivolities, Dean's Detriments

Cracker Classics ·

2021/10/01

The Movie: Ocean's 11 (1960) It's lucky episode 77, so we decided to watch a Vegas movie that needs a lot of luck. We have low expectations for this heist featuring The Rat Pack but very little singing. Maybe our initial disdain will lessen over time.

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31:58

What Ever Happened to Believability?

Cracker Classics ·

2021/09/24

The movie: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane Joshua and Ian hope for a classic bombshell feud. Instead, Joshua's anger gets the better of him.

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30:35

White House Closed For Illegal Gambling

Cracker Classics ·

2021/09/17

Movie: Casablanca We finally watch this Bogie classic, and Ian admits to it being his first time. Will it go the way of "Citizen Kane" and just be meh? Or is the roulette wheel rigged to say otherwise?

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34:50

101,000 Abandoned Purebreeds

Cracker Classics ·

2021/09/10

The Movie: 101 Dalmatians Have we seen it before? Of course! It's Ian's all-time favorite Disney animated film. Will it still be after we're done? We look at inheritance, the fad of purebreed buying, and the difference between good smoke and bad smoke. Also Joshua ponders the scarcity of cake in the English countryside.

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34:03

Hangin' with Marshal Cooper

Cracker Classics ·

2021/09/03

The movie: High Noon Have we seen it before? Nope. We question John Wayne's taste and Gary Cooper's decision making. Also, we try to figure out who is getting blacklisted. It's probably us.

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29:38

Atta Boy, Don!

Cracker Classics ·

2021/08/27

We really wanted to watch "Pink Flamingos", but turns out the streaming world has a gaping hole in it. So we had to settle for the next best thing: the haunted Don Knotts flick, "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken". You probably have questions. So do we.

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30:20

Paint That Belly

Cracker Classics ·

2021/08/20

We watch the kung fu classic "Enter the Dragon" and marvel at Bruce Lee's martial prowess and good looks. Does this deserve all the praise? Or is it just another outdated relic? We also question the use of multiple blades and red paint in fight scenes.

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33:21

Charlton Heston Is People?

Cracker Classics ·

2021/08/13

Doom and food is on the brain, so we watch "Soylent Green" and see what people in the 1970s thought life would be like next year. Also we examine Charlton Heston's humanity and the importance of social justice.

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31:21

Gold-dig Your Way Out of the Depression!

Cracker Classics ·

2021/08/06

We watch the Rosalind Russell classic "Auntie Mame" and hope for laughs and free expression. Are we met with belly laughs and positive role models, or just a bunch of bigots and bankers?

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31:11

A Smoking Hot French Maid

Cracker Classics ·

2021/07/30

We explore faith and prophecy this week as we watch the 1948 version of "Joan of Arc," starring 33-year-old Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman playing the title French teenager. Does this one do her justice? Or does the church come out looking good in the end?

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31:35

Those Wilhelm Screams!

Cracker Classics ·

2021/07/23

We go '50s sci-fi again this week and watch "Them!" Ian hopes to try and process some childhood trauma, while Joshua marvels at the sight of a working government.

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31:40

Spoilers for the Barrister

Cracker Classics ·

2021/07/16

In search of Marlene Dietrich, we decide to watch "Witness for the Prosecution" and get bombarded by surprise and intrigue. And spoilers. Remember we spoil the crap out of everything and this one is no exception. You've been warned.

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31:28

Crash Clubs, Topple Empires

Cracker Classics ·

2021/07/09

Today is Ian's birthday! To celebrate, we watch one of his all-time favorites, the original "Around the World in 80 Days." Will Ian regret his decision and ruin his birthday? Listen and find out whether he reveals his true age.

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