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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.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

49:23

Ep 19: "Fatal Attraction" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/11/19

The 1987 thriller that had everything and the kitchen sink (zing!), Fatal Attraction raised the bar on sexy thrillers. Michael Douglas, Glenn Close and Anne Archer gave their blood, sweat and tears, all earning Oscar nominations. Is it as crazy as we remember? Old Roommates Brian & Christina revisit the boiled bunny, elevator episode, and the brutal bloodbath. They won’t be ignored, Dan. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.

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47:05

Ep 18: "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" Revisited

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2019/11/12

Who knew Reese’s Pieces would be the bond between humans and aliens? Yes, ET The Extra Terrestrial taught us a lot about love, loss and friendship back in 1982. But, over 35 years later, does the Steven Spielberg classic still earn all the tears, or just jerk them? Old Roommates, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh, turn on their ‘heartlights’ and do a shallow dive into the beloved blockbuster. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.

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33:24

Ep 17: "Beastie Boys & Twisted Sister Videos" Revisited

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2019/11/05

Fight For Your Right to Party and We're Not Gonna Take it80s music videos were rebellious. “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (to Party!)” by The BeastieBoys dared to challenge the evil establishment of…parents. “We’re Not Gonna Take It” byTwister Sister put bad dads in the spotlight…only after throwing them out the window. Doesthe belligerence hold up? Who was really at fault? And, is there such a thing as too much pie?The Old Roommates discuss. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

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50:40

Ep 16: "Halloween" Revisited

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2019/10/29

He’s baaaaaack. And with a special guest! Chris Bragel from the podcast Alien Zoo joins OldRoommates to revisit the original 1978 film Halloween, which introduced theworld to Michael Myers. Is the movie as scary as they remember? How good is Jamie Lee Curtis in her first film role? And, does Michael have a knack for interior design? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and

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42:07

Ep 15: "Married with Children" Revisited

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2019/10/22

Peg, Al, Kelly & Bud Bundy were the “anti-Cosbys” back in ’87. Crass, dismissive, and deeply unethical, the show’s brand of comedy seemed ahead of its time. Now, decades later, have we caught up? Are the laughs still shock based, or are we really laughing at all? Join Old Roommates, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh, as they revisit the full first season of Married with Children. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, and @oldroommates on Twitter and Instagram.

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29:51

Ep 14: "Pat Benatar & Madonna Videos" Revisited

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2019/10/15

Love is a Battlefield and Papa Don't Preach.You asked for it. The Old Roommates are now watching music videos, and they’re starting withtwo five-minute masterpieces. Pat Benatar’s Love Is A Battlefield had everything: slow dancing,runaways, and shoulder shimmies. Madonna’s Papa Don’t Preach was a brazen, pro-baby danceballad (if ever such a thing existed). Did the videos do our divas justice? And are these 80svideos as memorable as the music? Brian & Christina revisit. Follow Old Roommates on

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50:58

Ep 13: "Big" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/10/08

The movie that made everyone want a giant piano. The late-great Penny Marshall directed avariety of worlds for 1988’s Big. From the rough spots of Manhattan to the sharp edges of themarketing world, the Tom Hanks fantasy took audiences on a 95-minute joyride. But 31 yearslater, has the movie aged faster than Josh Baskin? Join Old Roommates as they revisit thecomedy classic. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com

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Ep 12: "Friday the 13th" Revisited

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2019/10/01

What were they thinking? We don’t mean the sex-obsessed camp counselors in this classic 1980 horror flick…we mean our hosts. Yes, Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh go seriously off-brand as they revisit the original pre-Jason Voorhees bloodbath, Friday the 13th. (They don’t know what they were thinking either.) Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on

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34:47

Ep 11: "Overboard" Revisited

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2019/09/24

Who could forget a movie like Overboard? (Too soon?) The 1987 Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell comedy was “a favorite” of Christina’s then, but how about now? And, what did Brian do to his cuticles? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to podcasts.

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55:51

Ep 10: "Cheers" Revisited

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2019/09/17

Norm! Revisiting one of the most beloved tv shows of all time raised some questions. Did Diane Chambers really have so few job prospects? Should Carla have been fired? Beer was only a dollar? Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh answer these questions and more as they revisit the classic 80’s sitcom Cheers, starring Ted Danson and Shelley Long. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course,

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51:13

Ep 09: "American Beauty" Revisited

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2019/09/10

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Back in 1999, filmgoers were floating on over to see American Beauty. But time has not been kind to this Oscar-winning film. Will Old Roommates, Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh, remember it fondly, or does Spacey 2018’s set of circumstances sour the whole ordeal? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever

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35:26

Ep 08: "Heathers" Revisited

Old Roommates ·

2019/09/03

Was the 1988 dark comedy Heathers a masterpiece, or did we have brain tumors for breakfast? Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh spend this podcast episode revisiting the classic film starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty. Does it hold up? Does it seem tamer today? Darker? C’mon, Veronica! Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on

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64:50

Ep 07: "Some Kind of Wonderful" Revisited

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2019/08/27

Raise your hand if you had an iota of the self-awareness of the teens of 1987’s Some Kind of Wonderful. Didn’t think so. Brian & Christina didn’t have it either, and they have a lot to say after revisiting this Eric Stolz, Mary Stuart Masterson and Lea Thompson saga. Please don’t mention the earrings. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever

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44:37

Ep 06: "Family Ties" Revisited

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2019/08/20

How many ‘special episodes’ can Old Roommates take? 80s TV show Family Ties packed plenty of sensitive subjects in its first season: Classism, chauvinism, politics, and even sexual assault were featured week after week. Luckily, Brian Masefield and Christina Walsh are here to revisit the Michael J Fox sitcom and to take on these topics and more. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review

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48:40

Ep 05: "Desperately Seeking Susan" Revisited

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2019/08/13

“The Madonna Movie!” cinema posters shouted back in 1985, touting Madge’s debut as the reason to see Desperately Seeking Susan. But 34 years later, do reasons to see it still remain? Old Roommates Brian & Christina revisit the film and desperately try to get back into the groove. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to

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11:18

Ep 01: Meet The Hosts!

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2019/08/06

Meet Brian and Christina: They’re best friends, former roommates, and middle-aged pop-culture lovers…as long as that pop culture is from the 70s, 80s or 90s. This premier episode is short, sweet, and weirdly long winded. (Brian takes full responsibility.) Special thanks to Phil Oam for our amazing podcast art. Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify &

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45:06

Ep 04: "Mermaids" Revisited

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2019/08/06

“Do we still love it, we wanted to know. How can we tell if we loved it so?” Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh revisit the 2000 film Mermaids. Is this Cher’s finest moment? Is Christina Ricci’s debut her best work? And, why is Winona’s character talking to herself so much? Listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & wherever you listen to

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46:35

Ep 02: "Sex and the City" Revisited

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2019/08/06

We couldn’t help but wonder…does HBO's Sex and The City hold up 20+ years later? Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh revisit the antics of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte on this podcast episode. Is Mr. Big still a big deal? Is Charlotte still annoying? And why all the smoking? Grab a cosmo & listen to this. Follow Old Roommates on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify

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42:47

Ep 03: "Labyrinth" Revisited

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2019/08/06

Hoggle, how we’ve missed you! Old Roommates revisit the 1986 film Labyrinth. Is this movie even for kids? Is it better 20+ years later? And what’s up with that ballroom scene? Old Roommates Brian Masefield & Christina Walsh revisit, analysis and argue over the merits of this Bowie & Connelly cult classic. Join them for their first fight, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @OldRoommates, and email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. And, of course, rate, review and subscribe on iTunes,

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