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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 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

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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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35:50

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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43:54

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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54:59

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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68:36

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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41:05

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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64:54

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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Ep 109: "Dangerous Liaisons" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/08/17

That cast! Malkovich. Close. Pfeiffer. And, um, Keanu? Yes, the 1988 film had quite the troupeof actors and a seriously snarky script. Based on a book written in 1782, the movie DangerousLiaisons featured bored, horny characters hellbent on revenge, sex games, and ruiningreputations – which worked nicely in the me-first 1980s. Now, decades later, are we bored? Isthe sex sexy? And how long should one wait to say, “I love you” in a pre-telephone France. TheOld Roommates tighten their corsets and dip

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Ep 108: "Annie (1982)" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/08/10

“Do I hear singing in here?” Moviegoers definitely got their share of songs in the 1982 moviemusical, “Annie”... but critics didn’t sing its praises. But now, 40 years later, was the film asmisunderstood as Miss Hannigan? The movie boasted a world-class director (John Huston), adazzling cast (Carol Burnett, Albert Finney), and a beloved lead character with a built-in fanbase. Upon rewatch, does Aileen Quinn amaze or annoy? What are the laws around “renting”an orphan? And, will the sun come out

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Ep 107: Old Roommates 2nd Anniversary Episode

Old Roommates ·

2021/08/03

Plus: Our first-ever “Roomie Awards,” where we honor the last year of revisits in a variety ofcategories. Who’ll win Worst Movie Driver? Best Accent? Most Nostalgic Revisit? Tune in to findout. But first, we dig into our email bag and answer listeners’ questions and reflect on the lastyear of Old Roommates. What did we learn? What made us laugh? What stressed us out? JoinBrian and Christina as they blow out two pop culture candles on the year that was. It’s anepisode filled with emotions, episode

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Ep 106: "The Sixth Sense" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/07/27

“I see dead people.” The quote that put M. Night Shyamalan on the movie map. “The SixthSense” became a box off smash, a critics’ darling, and a multi-Oscar nominee (including nods forHaley Joel Osment and Toni Collette) in 1999. It got everyone ‘not’ talking about it in fear ofspoiling the film’s surprises. But, now that all the cats are out of the blockbuster’s bag, does thefilm still spook? Does Bruce Willis’ post-Sense persona shake the film’s quiet drama? And, didn’tanyone just die of natural

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Ep 105: "Alanis Morissette Videos" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/07/20

Would she go down on him in a theater? Is irony like rain on your wedding day? Does she speakeloquently? Yes, Alanis Morissette asked a lot of hard-hitting questions back in the mid-1990s.Decades later, we still don’t seem to have clear cut answers. What is ironic? Why obscure a newpop star’s face in her big debut? And what’s with that blue shirt in the suitcase? Get ready totake a couple of shallow dives into the music videos for “You Oughta Know” and “Ironic” withBrian and Christina. The Old

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Ep 104: "Escape to Witch Mountain" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/07/13

Tony and Tia: Precocious alien youngsters or cold-blooded juvenile witches? Back in 1975, kidsand critics were charmed (and probably a bit scared) by Walt Disney’s sci-fi adventure, “Escapeto Witch Mountain.” The fantasy film features children in jeopardy, devious bald men and oneorphanage-based bully who doesn’t know when to quit. Now, over 45 years later, does thefranchise-starting original still cast a spell or, much like Tia and Tony, does it leave us looking fora way out? The Old Roommates beat

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Ep 103: "One Crazy Summer" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/07/06

What do Demi Moore and Bobcat Goldthwait have in common? If you guessed the 1986comedy “One Crazy Summer” ...then we should’ve made that question more challenging. Butthen again, the John Cusack film raises so many questions. Is throwing a bunch of money intothe air the only way to escape a biker gang? Is this movie just a low-stakes version of “BetterOff Dead”? And, how many lobsters were hurt making this thing? The Old Roommates awaitsatisfactory montage music and revisit director Savage Steve

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71:50

Ep 102: "Fried Green Tomatoes" Revisted

Old Roommates ·

2021/06/29

Towanda! People everywhere lined up for tickets to the 1991 film, “Fried Green Tomatoes.” Atale of friendship, memory and inner strength, “Tomatoes” delivered tears and laughter, andbrought in over $100 million at the box office. The film was also one of the few to ever focus ona potentially lesbian love story. Or was it just ... friendship? Mary Stuart Masterson and MaryLouise Parker had the chemistry, but were LGBTQ+ audiences cheated out of something more?The Old Roommates open a purse of candy

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Ep 101: "Jaws" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/06/22

PG? “Jaws” is PG. How was “Jaws” PG? The little $9M Steven Spielberg behemoth featured sideboob, severed legs, and a disemboweled sea captain. But decades later, would its maritimemassacres only justify a PG-13 rating? Could the fake shark stay afloat against today’s CGIterror? And, what is Robert Shaw even doing in this thing? The Old Roommates pop open someNarragansetts and dive in for a rewatch. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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Ep 100: "Will & Grace" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/06/15

Our 100th episode! Brian & Christina rewatch seasons 1 and 2 of Will & Grace. The 1998groundbreaking sitcom starred Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, Megan Mullallyand guest stars galore, including Gregory Hines and Debbie Reynolds. The show was fresh,funny, and topical...but decades later, do the topics hold up? Are the laughs kinda...gay? Notgay enough? And, why is everyone so mean to Grace? The Old Roommates don their gayapparel for a Pride season revisit of the Emmy-winning series

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