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PODCAST

Release Date Rewind

Straw Hut Media

Movie nerd, filmmaker, and anniversary celebrator Mark J. Parker brings a friend on each episode to discuss movies (and sometimes TV shows) that are hitting milestone anniversaries of release that month. Think 20th anniversary, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, you get it! They"ll dive in together, discussing fun facts, memorable moments, and what makes these movies worth a rewind all these years later. Let"s get nostalgic! The podcast logo was designed by Straw Hut Media, inspired by Greg Clements" original

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64:15

Singin' in the Rain (70th anniversary)

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2022/04/20

Mark welcomes his friend and coworker from Ogunquit Playhouse Michael Stailey to nerd out over a movie musical that stands the test of time: Singin' in the Rain! The iconic Gene Kelly film is now 70 years old after being released on April 11, 1952, but its meta storytelling and commentary on Hollywood and filmmaking, plus its perfect cinematography, editing, and choreography, make it still feel fresh. Michael shares lots of old Hollywood knowledge and Mark wonders if Tom Cruise is/was the modern day

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72:27

The Godfather (50th anniversary)

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2022/03/31

One of the most popular and beloved films turned 50 years old this month: The Godfather! And Mark had never seen the full movie until now - shocking, right? He brings back the mafia mistress Melissa Ward to the show so she can choose her favorite Corleone brother, discuss the dynamics between fathers and sons, reflect on violence in entertainment over the years, and decide who is best for Al Pacino's Michael: anxious American Kay Adams or Sicilian sizzler Apollonia. Plus, how do we feel about

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68:09

Ladybugs (30th anniversary)

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2022/03/17

Mark is joined by returning guest from the west O'tilia Garcia a.k.a. OT to worship Jonathan Brandis and the comedy Ladybugs for its 30th anniversary. While OT shares her love for the young actor, Mark shares a memory of when he said sassy lines from this movie as a kid on the soccer field to distract his opponents. Sure, some of Rodney Dangerfield's jokes don't land and don't work so well, especially with a 2022 perspective, but it's a movie that deserves some of the "respect" that other 90s drag

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90:17

A Clockwork Orange (50th anniversary)

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2022/03/01

Mark brings back friend, screenwriter, and film student for life C.C. Webster on a little droog trip to early 1970s London to discuss Stanley Kubrick's controversial hit A Clockwork Orange for its 50th anniversary this month. They share thoughts on the strange title, to symbolism in the characters' clothing, to differences between the film and the book by Anthony Burgess. And is Euphoria the new Clockwork? They wonder what a remake of this disturbing classic could be like today, and could Patrick

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59:20

The Beautician and the Beast (25th anniversary)

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2022/02/19

Mark welcomes friend and rom-com fan Lauren Evangelista back to the podcast to travel to discuss the underrated 1997 movie The Beautician and the Beast for its 25th anniversary this month. They agree that it's better than it gets credit for, the script is full of funny lines even if the plot is predictable (which isn't always a bad thing), and Fran Drescher's physical comedy and timing is so good. An early title was going to be The King and Oy, which sounds like a Curb Your Enthusiam episode.

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60:04

The Mothman Prophecies (20th anniversary)

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2022/01/29

Mark welcomes friend, movie lover, and indie film collaborator Tom Ciuba back to the podcast to fly back to 2002 for the 20th anniversary this month of The Mothman Prophecies. The Richard Gere chiller is creepy and spine-tingling (who knew the word "chapstick" could give us nightmares?), and a little slow at times but the guys applaud the scary voices, the score from tomandandy, and Debra Messing's serious performance at a time when she was only known for Will & Grace. And that bridge collapse

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59:27

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (30th anniversary)

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2022/01/22

Mark welcomes friend, former coworker, and movie lover Tarik Flannagan to the show to discuss one of the most fun and twisted January thrillers, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. The film came out 30 years ago this month, but the shocks still feel fresh, as does the "me too" storyline that starts the film. They wonder if this movie is anti-feminist and how it would be made today, plus they applaud Julianne Moore in one of her early roles and ask why her character hates wind chimes so much?

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91:17

Scream (25th anniversary)

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2021/12/30

Horror hound Jeff Frumess is back to get nerdy with Mark as they take a stab at Scream, a movie they have studied for decades, for its 25th anniversary this month. In this episode, they journey through all the Scream films (head's up: spoilers!), discussing how sex is a main topic in most of the franchise, and share thoughts about the upcoming Scream 5. From Kevin Williamson's refreshing Scary Movie script, to Wes Craven's meta touch after his New Nightmare, to the beautiful California wine country,

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67:30

Hook (30th anniversary)

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2021/12/25

Filmmaker, podcaster, and entertainment scholar Jeff Frumess returns to the show to fly with Mark to Neverland and discuss the movie Hook for its 30th anniversary this month. From their love of the Lost Boys and their colorful frosting feast, to how Dustin Hoffman chews the scenery as the perfectly villainous Captain Hook, to Julia Roberts' Tinkerbell awkwardly falling in love with Peter Pan, they break down the beloved fantasy adventure and wonder why Steven Spielberg doesn't love it like they

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60:53

My Girl (30th anniversary)

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2021/11/30

The holidays mean it's time for family dramedies and My Girl from 1991 is one of the most memorable. Mark welcomes old friend Melissa Ward back on the show to discuss this other Macaulay Culkin classic for its 30th anniversary this month, and talk about crushing on teachers, bee stings, how gross it was for Vada and Thomas J. to become "blood brothers," and more. And we ponder what would this movie be like if made today? Listen now to find out.

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67:17

Romeo + Juliet (25th anniversary)

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2021/11/24

Mark welcomes Sabrina Santoro back to the show so they can rewind and revisit the wild, gritty, colorful world of Baz Luhrmann's 1996 adaptation of Romeo + Juliet for its 25th anniversary this month. It was Shakespeare for the MTV crowd, as boring old people said at the time, and us kids who wanted to be so cool and moody ate it up! From Leo's iconic hair in his eyes and Hawaiian shirts to Claire's ugly cries and Paul Rudd barely aging in over two decades, to that very memorable soundtrack, we have

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50:40

Donnie Darko (20th anniversary)

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2021/10/30

Wake up, Donnie. Sparkle Motion superfans Mark and O'tilia Garcia time travel to 2001 (or really to 1988) to discuss the awesome head scratcher Donnie Darko for its 20th anniversary this month. We probably don't make any sense and are getting things wrong, but we both love this trippy ride into another dimension. It's kinda like Sliding Doors, only much more fun (sorry Gwyneth). Long live, Roberta Sparrow!

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41:46

That Thing You Do! (25th anniversary)

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2021/10/23

Mark is joined by the groovy California queen O'tilia Garcia, a.k.a. OT, to discuss the 25th anniversary of Tom Hanks' That Thing You Do! If this movie doesn't put a smile on your face, see a doctor. We chat about the cute cast, the award-worthy song, and why do girls love a boy with an instrument so much? Rest in Peace, Peter Scolari, who had a fun cameo in this film because of his Bosom Buddies bond with Hanks.

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93:41

The First Wives Club (25th) & Zoolander (20th)

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2021/09/30

Mark is joined by his New York pal Kiran Hefa, whom he met on the red carpet over 14 years ago - which is fitting, since these two movies have all the glitz and glamour! They discuss the memorable September comedies The First Wives Club and Zoolander, which were released 25 and 20 years ago, respectively. From Goldie, Bette, and Diane to Ben, Owen, and Will, and every cameo in between (the cameos!), they share all their favorite moments, lines, and songs (the songs!) from these fun films.

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115:15

An American Werewolf in London (40th) & The Others...

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2021/08/31

Spooky season is upon us and Mark brings longtime friend, longtime actress, and longtime movie lover Kit Sheehan on the show to dive into the supernatural and celebrate two classic horror films: An American Werewolf in London for its 40th anniversary and The Others for its 20th anniversary! It's basically just like high school when they'd have old movie marathons like all the cool kids do. Beware Europe because it's full of werewolves, ghosts, great special effects, great child actors, and Tom

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88:17

Terminator 2 (30th) & Independence Day (25th)

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2021/07/30

Robots and aliens are taking over! Mark reunites with old friend and fellow movie nerd Katie Bruno, who is the Terminator to his John Connor, to discuss the big budget July blockbusters Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Independence Day. The action-packed discussion includes everything from jaw-dropping special effects, jaw-dropping muscles, favorite lines we wish we came up with, James Cameron's love life, great hair, and bad sequels.

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99:57

Willy Wonka (50th) & Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's...

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2021/06/30

School's out for summer and Mark brings back his film scholar friends Jason Kashiwagi and C.C. Webster to talk about two June movies: 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory for its 50th anniversary and 1991's Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead for its 30th anniversary. These films have more in common than just 6 word titles! We bow down to Joanna Cassidy and Gene Wilder, and learn that we stand divided on sleeping in your parents' bed when they're away. And Soapdish, which also just turned

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95:00

The Craft & Twister (25th anniversaries)

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2021/05/21

Mark is joined by the mystical and magical Sabrina Santoro to discuss major movies in their lives: The Craft and Twister! The 90s thrillers about the dark side of Mother Nature turn 25 years old this month, and you may not immediately think they have much in common, but they do: terrifying CGI, great soundtracks, grieving heroines, connections to the Wizard of Oz, and more. Plus, Mark loved these movies so much, he brought candles to elementary school and wrote a Twister remake script starring his

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79:55

Primal Fear & Fear (25th anniversaries)

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2021/04/23

Mark brings fellow movie addict, podcaster, and almost-lawyer Funmi Sunmonu on a rollercoaster ride back to 1996 to celebrate the 25th anniversaries of twisty thrillers Primal Fear and Fear. It's a fearful episode! They discuss the arrival of Edward Norton and Mark Wahlberg as movie stars, and how they competed against each other for the coveted MTV Best Villain award that year, plus how gross smoking indoors was, and how these movies are connected to Leonardo DiCaprio.

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78:43

The Birdcage & Fargo (25th anniversaries)

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2021/03/19

Mark goes on an imaginary trip to South Beach, Miami and Brainerd, Minnesota with entertainment lover and podcaster Tom Ciuba to celebrate the 25th anniversaries of beloved 1996 comedies The Birdcage and Fargo. They applaud performances by Nathan Lane (how was he not nominated for an Oscar?) and Oscar winner Frances McDormand, Agador Spartacus, Mike Yanagita, the Accordion King, and more. But what ever happened to that money Steve Buscemi buried?

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