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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 89: "Youngblood" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2021/03/30

Rob Lowe! Patrick Swayze! Keanu Reeves! So many men, so much ice skating. Youngblood wasthe ultimate 80’s hockey movie. Fine, it was one of the only hockey films of the “poofy hair andtoxic masculinity” decade. Featuring bloody beatdowns, bare bums, and lots of embarrassingwetness, the movie is unforgettable. Or is it? The Old Roommates lace up and give it a rewatchon the sports movie’s 35th anniversary. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us

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Ep 88: "Frankie and Johnny" Revisted

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2021/03/23

Garry Marshall had quite the streak in the late-80’s/early-90’s: ‘Overboard’, ‘Beaches’, ‘PrettyWoman’ and 1991’s ‘Frankie & Johnny’. The diner-set rom-com introduced audiences to ascruffy Michelle Pfeiffer and lovelorn Al Pacino. The gamble of both stars didn’t quite pay off atthe box office, yet the film had a successful second life on video. Thirty years later, did ourhearts grow fonder? Is Johnny too pushy? And why is Frankie the only one in her family with aNew Yawk accent? The Old

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36:29

Ep 87: "Britney Spears Videos" Revisited

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2021/03/16

She was that innocent! Let’s revisit two of Britney’s late-90s music videos: “Sometimes” and“(You Drive Me) Crazy”. Back then, Britney was a virginal pop princess who knew how to cut arecord...and a rug. From white-clad broken hearts to Janet Jackson-inspired chair work, thesinger-dancer dazzled us into a new millennium in two very different productions. Decades,tabloids and documentaries later, do the videos now reveal deeper meaning, and a differentBritney Spears? The Old Roommates rewatch both of

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Ep 86: "Porky's" Revisited

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2021/03/09

Was that a penis? Yes, the promise of full-frontal fun helped make Porky’s a bulging box officehit back in 1981. And though it contained only blink-and-you-missed-it male member moments,the legend of Porky’s lives on and on – erecting many sequels and copycat sex comedies. Now,40 years later, is the raunchy comedy still considered raunchy? Is it still funny? And, why don’tthese boys just leave Porky alone? The Old Roommates take another peek at the movie yourparents wouldn’t let you watch.Follow Old

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57:00

Ep 85: "To Die For" Revisited

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2021/03/02

Nicole Kidman flashed a killer smile and nailed a Meg Ryan impression in 1995’s To Die For. Thisis just one of the joys of rewatching Gus Van Sant’s dark comedy. Though not initially a hit,critics raved, and it helped solidify Kidman’s place on the A List. Now that we’re grownups, whydidn’t Suzanne Stone just get a divorce? How much sex is too much sex over a weekend? Anddoes a little bit of Suzanne exist in us all? The Old Roommates break the ice and revisit.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook,

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Ep 84: "Batman" Revisited

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2021/02/23

Christina almost dated Ben Affleck – and she shares the ill-fated tale at the end of this episode.Speaking of stories in dimly lit locales, when Tim Burton’s “Batman” landed in theaters in 1989,it dazzled audiences with its darker-than-normal take on the caped crusader. Decades later, does thetrendsetter hold up? Is Bruce Wayne a buzzkill? What does the Joker really want? And, will VickiVale ever stop screaming? The Old Roommates slide down a batpole of nostalgia and rewatch aclassic.Follow Old

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47:42

Ep 83: "Moonstruck" Revisited

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2021/02/16

Brian’s choice! It’s that time of year again. Brian made Christina watch a movie she’s never seenbefore – and it’s one of Brian’s favorites. “Moonstruck” was an Oscar-winning smash thatenchanted audiences and critics alike back in 1987. But, what does Christina think? Was it pureamore? Did Cher deserve the Academy Award? And is it wrong to love someone as much asBrian loves Cher? Love, bakeries, and the opera are timeless, but the Old Roommates are goingto discuss how well the movie’s held up

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Ep 82: "The Love Boat" Revisited

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2021/02/09

Come aboard, we’re expecting you...to listen to this vast, wide, rocky episode. Only a popculture dynasty like “The Love Boat” could chart a course through our longest episode ever.Let’s rewatch the antics of Captain Stubing, Isaac and the too-young-to-be-working Vicki in ahandful of episodes from season 4 (Love Boat’s most-watched season). Is Gopher as funny as weremember? Did most of the plots sink or swim? And why doesn’t Charo have her own mediaempire? The Old Roommates set sail. Listen to

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Ep 81: "Groundhog Day" Revisited

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2021/02/02

It’s déjà vu all over again. We’re rewatching Bill Murray relive the same day over and over (andover) again in 1993’s “Groundhog Day.” Though the movie’s plot was a bit...repetitive,audiences kept coming back for more. But now, in the scary monotony of our wintry COVIDworld, does the film still charm? What does ‘Rita’ see in ‘Phil’ anyway? And, did Brian andChristina even like this movie the first time around? The Old Roommates rise, shine, and revisitthis snow-covered smash. Listen to this.Follow

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61:45

Ep 80: "Steel Magnolias" Revisited

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2021/01/26

A 19-year old Julia Roberts received the only Oscar nomination given to 1989’s “SteelMagnolias,” and we want to know whyyyyyyy. Upon its release, the film was a box office hit andhad audiences laughing and crying along with its roster of A-list actresses. Thirty years later, isSteel’s southern style still sassy...or slow as molasses? Is “Ouiser” too relatable? And, why aremen the worst? The Old Roommates are anything but blush and bashful in this episode. Listento this.Follow Old Roommates on

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Ep 79: "Clue" Revisited

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2021/01/19

“Don’t you think you might spare us this humiliation?” No career was spared in 1985’s “Clue.”Though filled with comedic talent and a board game fan base, Clue was a bomb. Only in its VHSlife did the film find a cult following and acclaim. Decades later, is the growing fanbase justifiedor were audiences right the first time around? The Old Roommates roll the dice and give theslapstick mystery a rewatch. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us

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Ep 78: "Madonna Videos" Revisited

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2021/01/12

“Vogue” and “Express Yourself” are iconic video collaborations between David Fincher andMadonna. Both feature stylish sets, gender-bending dance moves, and varies angles ofMadonna’s boobs. Have they stood the test of time? (The videos, we mean.) Does voguing stilllook cool? And what does Madonna actually have to ‘say about love’ anyway? The OldRoommates strike a pose and rewatch these MTV award winners. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us

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49:31

Ep 77: "Misery" Revisited

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2021/01/05

Holy cockadoodie! Kathy Bates made quite the impression as Annie Wilkes in the 1990 thriller,“Misery.” Awarded the Oscar for Best Actress, Bates smiled, screamed and swung her waythrough an intense cat-and-mouse game with James Caan. Now, decades later, is the game stillworth watching when you know the mouse wins? Is using Annie’s mental issues as plot devicesfair nowadays? And what’s so ‘special’ about Lauren Bacall’s appearance? The Old Roommatesrewatch the Stephen King-based madness. Listen to

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Ep 76: "Forrest Gump" Revisited

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2020/12/29

“Life is like a box of chocolates,” indeed. Loaded with sweet moments and surprises, ForrestGump was a crowd-pleasing Oscar winner back in 1994. A marvel of technology, the RobertZemekis film recapped decades of American history through the eyes of a character with an IQof 75. Now that the movie is decades old, what is its place in pop culture history? Does Jennyget a bum deal? And how many kinds of shrimp dishes are too many? The Old Roommates rewatch the Tom Hanks classic. Listen to this.Follow

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Ep 75: "Frosty and Charlie Brown Christmas" Revisited

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2020/12/22

A very special Christmas special rewatch...episode special. This year, we revisited two TVclassics, “Frosty the Snowman” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Beloved for decades by kidsyoung and old, these winter wonders are viewing essentials. But what happens when we putthem through an only marginally merry middle-aged lens in 2020? What is the real message ofFrosty? And, does Lucy have a future in mental health care? The Old Roommates try and makesense out of all the yuletide sensationalism. Listen

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Ep 74: "Tootsie" Revisited

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2020/12/15

***RECORDED PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC***Jessica Lange may have won the Oscar, but Dustin Hoffman was the real ‘lady of the hour.’ Arguably the best gender-bending comedy of all time, Tootsie was a critical and box office hit. Now, decades later, does its “woman in the workplace” themes still ring true in a Me Too world? Is Bill Murray as funny as we remember? And, how did ‘Dorothy’ accomplish so much in a mere two weeks? The Old Roommates investigate. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on

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Ep 73: "Thelma and Louise" Revisited

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2020/12/08

“You wanna go to Mexico from Oklahoma but you don’t wanna go through Texas?” Thegroundbreaking action-drama, “Thelma & Louise” raised many questions that got audiencestalking back in 1991. Now, nearly 30 years later, are any of them answered? Is a ‘feel-good’movie allowed to begin and end so tragically? Are any of the male characters redeemable? And,who leaves $6,700 all out in the open like that? The Old Roommates put the pop culture pedalto the metal and discuss this Ridley Scott classic

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Ep 72: "Bewitched" Revisited

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2020/12/01

Is it possible to be both a good witch and a good wife? That was the central dilemma in the1960’s hit TV Show, Bewitched. Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York played a wife andhusband involved in a ‘mixed’ marriage. But now, over 50 years later, do we still find magic inthe mismatched couple? Are Darrin’s demands for normalcy just full-on sexism? Is this wholeTV series a metaphor for the plight of marginalized people everywhere? The Old Roommatesstir the pot and the pop culture cauldron. Listen to

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Ep 71: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" Revisited

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2020/11/24

“Those aren’t pillows!” Steve Martin and John Candy got cuddly, cranky and crazy in 1987’s,Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Back then, the slapstick road trip was a hit with both audiencesand critics, and boosted John Hughes into the world of more adult comedy fare. Now, decadeslater, is a rewatch worth the trip? Are Martin’s mannerisms showing some wear and tear? AreCandy’s giggles contagious or cringy? The Old Roommates fill up their middle-aged tank and hitthe road. Listen to this.Follow Old

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Ep 70: "Footloose" Revisited

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2020/11/17

Let’s hear it for the boy, the girl, and that naked-bum shower scene. A 1984 classic, Footloosefeatured Kevin Bacon, a smash soundtrack, and an iconic tractor battle. We all remember themoves and songs, but does the movie have new meaning now that we’re older? And did Arielbreak the girl code with Rusty without any of us noticing? The Old Roommates put on theirSunday shoes and shimmy in. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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