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PODCAST

The Test of Time

Alan Noah and James Brief

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.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

55:00

Episode 298: The Godfather Part II (1974)

The Test of Time ·

2022/03/18

As a young man, Vito Corleone builds a criminal empire. Decades later, his son Michael finds a traitor within the family. Join us as we talk about the practice of cupping, the geography of Lake Tahoe, and what smart people don’t say. Keep your friends close but your enemies closer as we find out if The Godfather Part II stands the Test of Time.

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50:38

Episode 297: The Godfather (1972)

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2022/03/11

When a mob boss is shot, his son seeks revenge and takes control of the family business. Listen as we discuss why Dan Quayle shouldn’t hide weapons, the worst thing about being strangled with piano wire, and James’s good buddy, Wikipedia. Leave the gun, take the cannoli, and find out if The Godfather stands the Test of Time.

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49:12

Episode 296: The Lawnmower Man (1992)

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2022/03/04

A simple-minded gardener unlocks the true power of his brain through advanced virtual reality experiments. Listen as we discuss a sex-positive groundskeeper, the rare ability to program a VCR, and names for the internet that didn’t catch on. Then we find out if The Lawnmower Man stands the Test of Time.

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47:51

Episode 295: Raising Arizona (1987)

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2022/02/25

After kidnapping a baby, an ex-con and an ex-cop have to evade the authorities, fugitives, and a biker from hell. Join us as we chat about leaving important things on car roofs, Bruce Willis' recent string of terrible movies, and the yodeling that lives rent-free in Alan’s head. Then we decide if Raising Arizona stands the Test of Time.

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50:25

Episode 294: Over the Top (1987)

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2022/02/18

To reconnect with his son, a truck driver must… win an arm wrestling contest? This week, we talk about flying as an unaccompanied minor, how not to tell someone their wife died, and the rules of double-elimination tournaments. Then we find out if Over the Top stands the Test of Time.

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49:01

Episode 293: Moulin Rouge! (2001)

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2022/02/11

A poet and a courtesan fall in love at a famous Parisian cabaret. Special guest Courtney Noah joins us as we discuss passing out from absinthe, spreading tuberculosis through song, and who among us is most bohemian. Then we find out if Moulin Rouge! stands the Test of Time.

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45:27

Episode 292: Cool Runnings (1993)

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2022/02/04

Four athletes defy the odds by competing as Jamaica’s first Olympic bobsled team. Listen as we discuss video game speed runs, the law that made montages mandatory, and the stupidest thing a sports commentator can say. Then we find out if Cool Runnings stands the Test of Time.

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43:39

Episode 291: What About Bob? (1991)

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2022/01/28

A man with multiple phobias and severe anxiety invades his therapist’s family vacation. Join us as we talk about unethical college professors, a surprisingly short trip from Chicago, and a bittersweet explosion. We also share our thoughts on The Matrix Resurrections before deciding if What About Bob? stands the Test of Time.

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48:52

Episode 290: First Kid (1996)

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2022/01/21

A Secret Service agent gets the worst possible assignment: babysitting the President’s teenage son. Listen as we discuss the thrill of going into a reptile house, the only thing we know about Amy Carter, and the middle names of child actors. Then we find out if First Kid stands the Test of Time.

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50:06

Episode 289: Prime (2005)

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2022/01/14

A woman starts dating a much younger man, who also happens to be her therapist's son. Listen as we talk about a haunted movie theater, the limited number of pediatricians in the Hamptons, and why you should never turn down sex to play video games. Then we find out if Prime stands the Test of Time. (Hey, that rhymes!)

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55:08

Episode 288: Fantastic Voyage (1966)

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2022/01/07

A submarine and a team of doctors are miniaturized and injected into a dying man’s body in the hopes of saving his life. Join us as we discuss a second-rate screensaver, the actors who didn’t want to grope Raquel Welch, and if kids today know about Morse code. Then we find out if Fantastic Voyage stands the Test of Time.

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46:31

Episode 287: 200 Cigarettes (1999)

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2021/12/31

Several singles search for dates on New Year's Eve, 1981. Listen as we discuss inauthentic Long Island accents, the creepiest pickup line ever, and why you shouldn’t strip naked for sex in a public bathroom. Then we find out if 200 Cigarettes stands the Test of Time.

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57:09

Episode 286: A Christmas Story (1983)

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2021/12/24

It’s Christmas time, and all little Ralphie wants is a Red Ryder BB gun. Join us as we discuss the Nintendo games that hold a special place in our hearts, the good thing about global warming, and the importance of proper line management. Don't shoot your eye out as we decide if A Christmas Story stands the Test of Time.

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50:07

Episode 285: The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

The Test of Time ·

2021/12/17

Machines are about to kill everyone in the last human city, and only Neo—a.k.a. THE ONE—can stop them. Listen as we talk about the opposite of Eric Cartman, the opera song that sounds like every other opera song, and a terrible deal between Luke Skywalker and the Emperor. Then we find out if The Matrix Revolutions stands the Test of Time.

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50:41

Episode 284: The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

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2021/12/10

Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus continue to fight against the machines that have enslaved humanity. Join us as we discuss the best thing about science, guys who are too weird looking to be in a Whitesnake video, and the difference between a Keymaker and a Keymaster. We also share some news about the next Nick’s Marathon before finding out if The Matrix Reloaded stands the Test of Time.

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53:45

Episode 283: The Matrix (1999)

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2021/12/03

In the distant future, humans are nothing more than batteries that power machines. But most people are blissfully unaware of the truth, thanks to a simulated reality known as the matrix. Special guest Uri Moszkowicz joins us to talk about a famous ancient Babylonian who did things, an epic prank to play on Morpheus, and how this movie ripped off a Gap commercial. Take the red pill and you’ll find out if The Matrix stands the Test of Time.

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47:00

Episode 282: The Stöned Age (1994)

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2021/11/26

Two teenagers embark on a quest to get stoned, drunk, and laid. Listen as we chat about a band that should never be played on classic rock radio, a surprisingly good-looking eyeball, and the ole’ peeing-in-an-ice-cube-tray trick. Then we find out if The Stöned Age stands the Test of Time.

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56:05

Episode 281: Dances with Wolves (1990)

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2021/11/19

A Union soldier is sent to the frontier, where he encounters—and then joins—a Sioux tribe. Join us as we talk about the universal language of grunting, a gentler way to drag someone, and what video gamers have in common with knitters. Then we find out if Dances with Wolves stands the Test of Time.

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59:11

Episode 280: The Iron Giant (1999)

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2021/11/12

A huge robot falls to Earth, and a 9-year-old boy tries to hide the metallic creature from the government. Special guest Matt from Season 14, Time for a Podcast joins us to discuss baguettes at Omaha Beach, James' Home Improvement fan fiction, and Brad Bird’s archnemesis. Then we find out if The Iron Giant stands the Test of Time.

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49:35

Episode 279: Pleasantville (1998)

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2021/11/05

When two siblings from the 1990s are transported into a 1950s sitcom, their modern sensibilities cause chaos and colorization. Special guest Mike Kahn joins us to discuss a very bossy DVD, what firefighter Dalmatians do, and an impressive feat in Nintendo Wii bowling. It’s the keenest as we find out if Pleasantville stands the Test of Time.

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