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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 69: "Basic Instinct" Revisited

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2020/11/10

Sex, sex, sex...and an occasional murder or conversation about sex or murder. “Basic Instinct”was very linear in its storytelling back in 1991. Decades later, which is more shocking: the sex orthe film’s clear disdain for lesbians and bisexuals? Could Sharon Stone’s Catherine Trammell stillbe considered the “f*ck of the century?” And, who was the icepick murderer? The OldRoommates grab their forensic files and are ready to investigate. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter &

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56:24

Ep 68: "Dave" Revisited

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2020/11/03

Election Day Episode! We rewatched the Ivan Reitman 1993 presidential comedy, Dave. KevinKline plays the dual role of a complicated world leader and his much more likable look-alike.With today’s stranger-than-fiction election year, how do the highbrow hijinks of Dave stack up?Does the coma coverup hit too close to home? And, can anyone be president? The OldRoommates let voices be heard. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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Ep 67: "A Nightmare on Elm Street" Revisited

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2020/10/27

“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you,” begins one of the more frightening jingles of the 1980s.“A Nightmare on Elm Street” was a sleeper hit in 1984. Made for under 2 millions dollars, thehorror movie scared up over 50 million thanks to its novel concept: a literal dream killer.America’s scary intro to Freddy Krueger also features a drunk mom, gallons of fake blood, and asupporting turn from Johnny Depp. Years later, can the original still spook our cynicalsensibilities? Is Nancy the world’s fastest

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Ep 66: "Weird Al Videos" Revisited

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2020/10/20

*** RECORDED PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ***“Eat It” and “Like a Surgeon” were two of the many parody hits of Weird Al Yankovic. The OldRoommates revisit them both. First up: The parody of Michael Jackson’s Beat It. Dive into theslapstick, silliness, and one hilarious beheading. Then: The parody of Madonna’s Like a Virgin.Operating on all cylinders, Al digs into the comedy of an O.R., adding random lions, and evenshowcases his diva dance moves. Does it hold up? Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates

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Ep 65: "Dead Poets Society" Revisited

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2020/10/13

Ohhhhhh, Neil. He came, he made goofy faces, he left our world so early...and dramatically.Actually, Neil is just one of the main characters with a flair for drama in 1989’s Dead PoetsSociety. A slow-burning showcase for Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and writer-director PeterWeir, the school-based hit charmed critics and audiences alike. But, decades later, is it a rousinginspiration or a boring blockbuster? Is Neil an over-reactor, a bad actor or just played by one?Does the movie do too good a job

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Ep 64: "The Princess Bride" Revisited

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2020/10/06

Inconceivable! It has taken us a long time to revisit one of Christina’s favorite movies. Back in1987, The Princess Bride was not a box office hit, but it was destined to become a cult classic inits VHS life...and then it became just a plain old classic. Robin Wright, Cary Elwes and a comediccast of dozens create memorable characters with an oft-quotes script by William Goldman.Now, decades later, do we still believe in fairy tales? Does all the true-love talk make our heartsflutter or our eyes

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Ep 63: "$20,000 Pyramid & Match Game" Revisited

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2020/09/29

Match Game and $20,000 Pyramid were crazy TV game shows. “How crazy were they?” Join theOld Roommates as they revisit the stars, cash prizes of these two oft-rebooted classics. Weregame show hosts as happy as we remember? Was Brett Sommers an underrated comedyqueen? Does anyone love Rice-a-Roni that much? From the Gene Rayburn’s mic to Dick Clark’sanswers for everything, the roomies discuss it all. We’ve put sixty seconds on the clock. Go!Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

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Ep 62: "Uncle Buck" Revisted

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2020/09/22

John Candy cooks, cleans and kidnaps a boy named Bug in the family comedy, Uncle Buck. Thefilm was a big hit in 1989 and made a pre-Home Alone Macauley Culkin a national treasure.Now, over thirty years later, do drunk clowns, giant pancakes and a seductive Laurie Metcalfstill satisfy? Is the icy mom in the wrong movie? And who did Amy Madigan’s makeup? The OldRoommates discuss. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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56:04

Ep 61: "Jurassic Park" Revisited

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2020/09/15

Putting your hand in dinosaur poop should be scary enough...and yet it’s one of the moremellow moments in the action-packed original Jurassic Park movie. Sam Neill, Laura Dern andJeff Goldblum led the way into fears we didn’t know we had before 1993. Now, almost thirtyyears later, are we still as scared, or are our CGI-addled eyes less impressed. The OldRoommates re-enter gates of pop culture’s most dangerous petting zoo. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

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Ep 60: "The Little Mermaid" Revisited

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2020/09/08

Gadgets, gizmos, and twenty thingamabobs could only keep Ariel happy for so long. The girlneeded more. In 1989, The Little Mermaid had audiences and critics cheering for Ariel’s chanceat true love, but what about now? How does this mermaid’s plight stack up when comparedagainst our latest batch of brave Disney princesses? And, how hot is King Triton by today’sstandards? (Spoiler: Very.) The Old Roommates revisit all the under-the-sea sensations of thisOscar-winning film. Listen to this.Follow Old

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Ep 59: "My Best Friend's Wedding" Revisited

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2020/09/01

“I’m the bad guy.” Julia Roberts broke her sweetheart persona wide open with the 1997blockbuster, “My Best Friend’s Wedding.” The film is not only notable for its snarky side of Julia,but also for showcasing Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett in arguably the most charmingperformances of their careers. Decades later, does the film make us want to merrily singalong...or aggressively throw rice? The Old Roommates revisit the songs, sadness, and sillinessof this big hit. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates

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Ep 58: "The Go-Go's Videos" Revisited

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2020/08/25

The music videos for “Vacation” and “Head Over Heels” feature big hair, neon colors, and the shoulder-shimming dance moves of lead singer, Belinda Carlisle. Yes, The Go-Go’s remain one the best all-girl bands of all time. Decades later, are their videos as much fun as we remember? Or more fun? And how well did we remember them in the first place? Join the Old Roommates as they revisit these two hit vids.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at

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Ep 57: "The Silence of the Lambs" Revisited

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2020/08/18

The lambs have stopped screaming, but does the terror remain? This week, the Old Roommatesrevisit the thrills, chills and all the icky kills of The Silence of the Lambs. The 1991 thriller wowedcritics, audiences, and the Academy, winning a historic bunch of Oscars. Nearly thirty years ago,the movie was a talky, suspenseful, disturbing delight, but does Hannibal Lecter still leave ushungry for more? “Take this thing back to Baltimore,” and listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter &

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Ep 56: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" Revisited

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2020/08/11

That poor chicken. All aboard the SS Old Roommates as we revisit the classic Gene Wilder film,“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” From the chocolate river to that controversialgobstopper, all of the treats, twists and turns will be given another look, this time through amiddle-aged lens. Brian and Christina will attempt to answer a variety of questions, like: is thiseven a kids’ movie? Is Charlie just as bad as the other kids? And, what on earth is a Snozberry?Listen to this.Follow Old

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Ep 55: Old Roommates Anniversary Episode

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2020/08/04

Our One-Year Anniversary Spectacular! A revisit of our first year of revisits. Our favorite movies, our favorite moments, our favorite...fights. Relive the love, laughter and pop culture conversations of Old Roommates’ first 54 episodes. One year later, Old Roommates still stands tall (well, sits proudly on a sofa) as the only podcast that revisits pop culture though a middle-aged lens. Enjoy the retrospective. Watch some old movies. And, as always, thank you so much for listening.Follow Old

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Ep 54: "The Karate Kid" Revisited

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2020/07/28

Wax on, wax off. We’re waxing poetic with special guest Matt Ferrara from the pop culturepodcast, “What Did We Miss?” This week, Matt and the Old Roommates re-watched The KarateKid (1984). From discussing Daniel’s journey to analyzing Cobra Kai’s anger issues, they’re divinginto the high emotions and high kicks of the franchise-starting classic. Does the movie hold upbetter than Lucille’s car, or does it need more editing than a bonsai tree? And, did Danieldeserve some of the beatings? Listen to

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Ep 53: "9 to 5" Revisited

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2020/07/21

Dolly, Jane & Lily lit one up and lit up the screen in the blockbuster “9 to 5” back in 1980. Theode to women’s (and workforce) empowerment was a madcap yet meaningful yarn involvingpot-fueled fantasies, sexual harassment, and an artificial sweetener. Forty years later, it seemswe haven’t come a long way, baby. Its messages are still needed and intact, but what about thelaughs? The Old Roommates revisit the vengeance and victories of Judy, Violet, and Doralee.Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates

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Ep 52: "Grease" Revisited

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2020/07/14

“You’re a fake and a phony and I wish I never laid eyes on you.” Oh, the drama of summerlovers. Add in several Karaoke-able tracks and you get one of the most successful musicals of alltime. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John sang their high school hearts out in “Grease” backin 1978. Decades later, does the movie still make us long for pep rallies and pregnancy scares?The Old Roommates revisit the song-and-sex obsessed times of Rydell High. Listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter

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Ep 51: "Beaches" Revisited

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2020/07/07

Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey jerked tears and tickets from millions of moviegoers back in1988, not to mention that soundtrack. Beaches is a story spanning decades, marriages, andhairstyles. Now decades later, how does this ode to friendship hold up? Does the “Oh,Industry!” musical number seem even weirder now? And why didn’t either one of these ladiesever pick up the phone and say hi? Allow the Old Roommates to be the pop culture windbeneath your wings, and listen to this.Follow Old Roommates on

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Ep 50: "Eight is Enough" Revisited

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2020/06/30

Did you know 50% of the Bradford kids were mistakes? That’s just one of the lightheartedmoments of sharing in the pilot episode alone. Yes, in 1977, the TV show Eight is Enough,walked that fine line between family hi-jinks and middle-class drama. Season one even throws ina quarantine episode – with a laugh track. Decades later, do the quirks still work? Is Nicolas asadorbs as we remember? And, why doesn’t anyone mention mom’s disappearance? The OldRoommates re-watch and discuss. Listen to

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