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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 129: "Lethal Weapon" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2022/01/04

“I’m too old for this sh*t.” An iconic line. A suicidal hero. A villain who literally rubs salt in the good guy’s wounds. Yes, 1987’s Lethal Weapon was nuts. Back in the eighties,Richard Donner’s action hit gave audiences Mel Gibson’s bare bum, a friendship to love, and Gary Busey with devious dimples. The film went on to spawn 3 sequels and a TV show. But now, decades later, are we still crazy for it? Do Gibson’s real-life screw-ups impede our re-watch enjoyment? And, did Danny Glover look better

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Ep 128: A Holiday Message

Old Roommates ·

2021/12/28

A special Thank You. Brian and Christina take a moment to give thanks and recommend their own personal favorite revisits of the past couple years.A brief episode that is sure to warm the cockles of your heart, A Holiday Message says goodbye to the year that was. Listen to this. Become a Patron of Old Roommates at patreon.com/oldroommates! Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates. Email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com and please give us a rating or review! Thanks for

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59:58

Ep 127: "The Year Without a Santa Claus & Rudolph's...

Old Roommates ·

2021/12/21

A Special Holiday Spectacular! Two revisits in one! And, Christina sings! And she sings the praises of The Miser Brothers. Yes, Mother Nature’s rascally sons were a highlight in A Year Without a Santa Claus, a 70’s TV special in which a grumpy Santa wants to take a year off. Now, over 40 years later, is Santa’s wish for a break simply self-care ...or selfish? Is Mrs. Santa Claus a loving wife, or a lying merry mastermind? But wait – there’s more! The Old Roommates also take another look at

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Ep 126: "Gremlins" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/12/14

What’s worse: The microwave massacre or the “dad died in the chimney” story? Join Brian and Christina as they discuss all the pop-culture PTSD from Gremlins.Back in 1984, the movie was a funny, frightening smash that charmed audiences – but angered many parents with it’s pivot from Mogwai mystery to full-on holiday horror flick.But now, decades later, what is it all really that big of a deal? Aren’t we tougher now? Were we all just overreacting like Billy’s mom did in that kitchen scene? The Old

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47:52

Ep 125: "Rain Man" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/12/07

Part road trip. Part family drama. Part autistic character study. Yes, 80's Best Picture Oscar winner, Rain Man, was all of these things and more. That rare combination of crowd pleaser and critical darling, the Dustin Hoffman - Tom Cruise flick charmed all. Decades later though, with a deeper collective understanding of autism, is this a road trip worth taking twice? Is Cruise's "Charlie" now too cruel to be cool? Is Hoffman's "Raymond" the film's only good guy or is he a screenwriter's gimmick

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Ep 124: "Ally McBeal" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/11/30

Bygones, Billy, and a dancing baby were among the mainstays in the world of Ally McBeal. In 1997, the David E. Kelley show was an instant hit. It was also instantly divisive. Was Ally an offbeat stuttering smarty looking for true love...or an offensive anti-feminist whiner in a minskirt? Or was she a little of both? Clearly, Calista Flockhart and company need a rewatch. The Old Roommates are searchin' their souls for answers and revisiting the pop-culture zeitgeist smash. Listen to this.Become a

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Ep 123: "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/11/23

Chuck. Blockhead. Charles. Will the real Charlie Brown please stand up...for himself? Charlie's lack of backbone created the central drama in the 1973 Emmy winner, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Brian and Christina both viewed it as a tradition growing up, but what about now that they're grown up? Where's Lucy? What's Peppermint Patty's deal? And why is cartoon toast so mesmerizing? The Old Roommates pull up some lawn chairs and rewatch the Peanuts classic. Listen to this.Become a Patron of Old

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Ep 122: "Ordinary People" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/11/16

Mary Tyler Moore gave us all a jolt back in 1980 with her performance as a cold, distant mom in Robert Redford's Oscar-winning film Ordinary People. She went from turning the world on with her smile, to cramming French toast down the drain. Over forty years of mental health awareness later, should we all be Beth Jared apologists? Does the movie still pack a wallop or is it just rich white-people problems? And how was Donald Sutherland not nominated for this? The Old Roommates imagine Christmas in

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Ep 121: "Three Amigos" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/11/09

"My little buttercup has the sweetest smiiiiiiiiiile." Neither critics nor audiences were smiling at the 1986 comedy-western, Three Amigos. Featuring a top-notch trio of comedic talent - Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short - the movie should've been a laugh-a-minute masterpiece, and wasn't. But, 35 years later, is Mark Twain right, that "humor is tragedy plus time" or is a dud still a dud? Chase called this movie "the most fun he's ever had," so was it a case of "you had to be there"? The Old

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53:32

Ep 120: "Twister" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/11/02

Trucks, barns, and a cow were all victims of one of the many tornadoes in the blockbuster, Twister. The 1996 Jan de Bont film was a rip-roaring crowd pleaser 25 years ago, but what about now? Do the special effects still hold up? Does Helen Hunt weigh more than an 18-wheeler? Does Bill Paxton weigh more than barn? And why is Dr. Melissa Reeves slumming it with Billy? The answers may be blowin' in the wind...but the Old Roommates are here to pick up the pieces and give it a rewatch. Listen to

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Ep 119: "The Omen" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/10/26

Gregory Peck came out of semi-retirement to take the role of Robert Thorne, a man who may (or may not) have made a deal with the devil. The Omen scared the bejeezus out of the box office back in 1976, becoming the sixth highest grossing film of that year. But now that the "child from hell" schtick is far more common, will The Omen still scare? How much of Satan's dirty work did Damien actually do? And, did Lee Remick ever visit a zoo again? The Old Roommates pray for answers and rewatch this iconic

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61:53

Ep 118: "French Kiss" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/10/19

Christina's Birthday Spectacular! Christina has chosen "French Kiss" as the movie she forced Brian to see for her birthday. (Ain't friendship great?) The 1995 intercontinental romcom stars Meg Ryan as Kate, a woman scorned and promptly seated next to the very French Luc (Kevin Kline). Will Kate win her ex-fiance back? Will Luc fulfill his life-long vineyard dreams? Will Christina still be madly in love with this kooky little crepe of a film...and will Brian enjoy any of it? Join the Old Roommates as

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Ep 117: "Bon Jovi Videos" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/10/12

"You Give Love a Bad Name" and "I'll Be There for You" were two big 80's hits for Bon Jovi. The mid-80's hair band blended rock, pop, and catchy choruses into iconic sing-along anthems. Each song was matched by music videos designed to make us feel like we were there. Decades later, do we still wish we were? Do the band's decidedly storyless videos feel timeless? And what kind of skin cream were Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora using then anyway? The Old Roommates play their parts and their games as

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Ep 116: "Raising Arizona" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/10/05

Well, okay, then. Nicolas Cage was just a 22-year actor when he gave audiences H.I. (“Hi”) McDunnough, a convenience-store robber with a heart of gold in the 1987’s caper, “Raising Arizona”. The Coen Brothers comedy was made for just $5M, but became a big hit, a cult classic, and helped place Holly Hunter (her 4th film) onto the A-List of actresses. Now decades later, is any of this a laughing matter? Bank robbers, fertility issues, and kidnapping proved hilarious in the 80’s, but how about these

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Ep 115: "Sleepless in Seattle" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/09/28

Two minutes. That’s all the Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks get to share in the 1993 movie, “Sleepless in Seattle.” Yes, the Nora Ephron film put its audiences through some very non-rom-com experiments, including a rather morbid beginning (“Mommy got sick...”), a sorta-selfish leading lady, and a soundtrack filled with old-people music. And yet, it worked. The box office blockbuster remains in the hearts of many. Now, almost 30 years later, were Sam and Annie really “MFEO”? Should we still be rooting for

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Ep 114: "The Outsiders" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/09/21

Staying gold is hard enough for the average person, but for the crime-entwined characters of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 “The Outsiders,” it seems near impossible. Featuring a cast of young hotties, the movie was a springboard into total movie stardom for many. Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, and Tom Cruise are just some of the notable “Greasers” featured in this beloved, based-on-a-book drama. Now, decades later, do the gang-related hijinks hit as hard? Why is Rob Lowe in a bath towel so memorable

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Ep 113: "Good times" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/09/14

Damn, damn, damn. The shocking death of James Evans’ on Good Times gave an entire generation pop-culture PTSD. A strong, beloved character is suddenly never seen again – and his demise is communicated in a telegram. From post-funeral dance parties to broken punch bowls, the sitcom’s handling of the John Amos character’s death was a whirlwind of emotion back in the 1970’s.Decades later, have we all moved on? Is 30-minutes enough time to heal? And who sends a telegram to their upstairs neighbor? The

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Ep 112: "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion"...

Old Roommates ·

2021/09/07

"The blonde leading the blonde," hailed the movie poster for 1997's "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion." The ditz-driven comedy features the enduring friendship of its titular characters. And, though the R-rating may've kept some away, the buddy comedy's life on VHS/DVD gained it a ton of new fans, birthed a top-selling soundtrack, and inspired many Halloween costumes. Decades later, is the rewatch a reunion worth going to? What's up with Mira Sorvino's voice? And, why is Lisa Kudrow the

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65:53

Ep 111: "The Terminator" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/08/31

Arnold Schwarzenegger bared all, killed all, and uttered an iconic line ("I'll be back.") in the original "The Terminator." Yes, James Cameron's 1984 thriller was a little $6M movie with one huge star in the making. But, 37 years later, does the movie still shine as bright? Now that Ahhhnold's an icon, does he still scare? Now that CGI is the norm, do the SFX still thrill? And, is Linda Hamilton's first foray as Sarah Connor her best? The Old Roommates step back in time and rewatch the sci-fi

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Ep 110: "Working Girl" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/08/24

Tess McGill was a trailblazer, a go-getter and a ... baby-voiced fraud? Audiences and criticsswooned over 1987’s Working Girl. Featuring a top-notch cast and a smart script, the movie hada head for business, a plot of sins, and a heart of gold. Decades later, is the big business rom-com a bit too breezy? Is Jack Trainer a nice guy, or just a two-timing flirt with a small bed? And,is $6,000 too much to spend on a non-leather dress? The Old Roommates say “maybe,” andrewatch this beloved New York

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