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Cracker Classics

Joshua Curfman & Ian Witzel

Two guys review old "classic" movies to see if they"re still good. Or maybe they weren"t any good to begin with?

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

30:38

#145 - Teacher-Lickin' Good

Cracker Classics ·

2023/01/27

The movie: Grandma's Boy (1922) Ian and Joshua examine Harold Lloyd and the silent era and wonder if there's any connection to that one cringetastic movie from a few years back. There is also an inquiry into what it means exactly to lick your teacher.

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33:22

#144 - The Ten Plagues of Hollywoodland

Cracker Classics ·

2023/01/20

The movie: The Day of the Locust (1975) Joshua and Ian watch this commetary on Hollywood in the 1930s that is supposed to have some horror. But is it just horrible? Ian thinks it's going to be like Fame without the music, while Joshua just hopes for lots of frogs.

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32:57

#143 - The C.K. Dexter Haven Variety Hour

Cracker Classics ·

2023/01/13

The movie: The Philadelphia Story (1940) Joshua and Ian hope for some good ol' romantic comedy with Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn. Plus there's a drunk Jimmy Stewart. What could possibly go wrong? http://www.crackerclassics.com

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34:03

#142 - Carl Reiner Will Ruin You

Cracker Classics ·

2023/01/06

The movie: The Jerk (1979) Ian and Joshua watch this Steve Martin vehicle and wonder why he's called a jerk. They are also reminded of the importance of family and the downsides to capitalism.

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31:13

The Hottest Summer In New York So Far ['80s Edition]

Cracker Classics ·

2023/01/01

The movie: Do the Right Thing (1989) Ian and Joshua check out this Spike Lee classic and see how people in New York dealt with the heat back when 90 degrees was considered a heat wave. Those were the days!

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32:19

#141 - Love. Is It Decent?

Cracker Classics ·

2022/12/30

The movie: Gilda (1946) Joshua and Ian watch Rita Hayworth not give a damn as they ponder what a prison in Maine has to do with it. Will they have to tunnel their way out of this one? Just how stupid are men when it comes to love?

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32:55

#140 - Capitalism Would Like a Word With You

Cracker Classics ·

2022/12/23

The movie: Holiday Inn (1942) Happy Festivus! To celebrate this day for the rest of us, we watch this classic tale of a lazy Bing Crosby and his hotel that's only open on holidays. How terrible of a business model is this? Does it look better from the back?

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33:17

#139 - Primates Prefer Blondes

Cracker Classics ·

2022/12/16

The movie: King Kong (1933) Ian and Joshua finally watch this sci-fi classic and wonder if all apes have a thing for blondes. And just how many dinosaurs are there on that one island? Joshua also hopes for bananas because stereotyping.

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32:39

#138 - Conquers Is Such a Strong Word

Cracker Classics ·

2022/12/09

The movie: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) Joshua and Ian get into the holiday spirit by watching something commonly listed on all-time worst movie lists. They have questions. Why is Santa suddenly in the colonizing mood? Does he use any artillery? Or does he conquer them through the magic of the holiday spirit?

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31:14

#137 - Animal Ex Machina

Cracker Classics ·

2022/12/02

The movie: The Muppet Movie (1979) Ian and Joshua get a little meta and search for Myth as they learn the story of how the Muppets got their start. Is Miss Piggy just toxic and abusive? Is Rowlf actually playing that piano? Why was Dr. Honeydew creating what was essentially Viagra? Will Animal's head ever shrink back down after all that Viagra?

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30:01

8 to 6 Including the Commute ['80s Edition]

Cracker Classics ·

2022/12/01

The movie: 9 to 5 (1980) Time to watch this classic working movie to see if anything has really changed in 40+ years when it comes to equality and fair treatment in the workplace. Or maybe we can just take notes on the best way to keep our boss tied up.

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30:49

#136 - Have Yourself Some Creepy Little Monkeys

Cracker Classics ·

2022/11/25

The movie: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) Ian and Joshua go all wholesome and see what Judy Garland was like outside of Oz. Joshua gets a bit creeped out by some toy monkeys, and Ian hopes they really do wind up at the World's Fair.

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31:33

#135 - Pilar and Her Band of Merry Men

Cracker Classics ·

2022/11/18

The movie: For Whom the Bell Tolls (1948) Joshua and Ian dive into some Hemingway and try to find the metaphor. Or at the very least, the point of any of it. Is it all just a bunch of talk to hide cowardice?

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32:19

#134 - A Couple of SIC Men

Cracker Classics ·

2022/11/11

The movie: Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965) Ian and Joshua explore the world of forgotten '60s parody with this strange mix of spy flick and beach party spectacular. They also debate the weight of gold and the importance of Vincent Price.

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31:05

#133 - A Rigid Milk Pyramid

Cracker Classics ·

2022/11/04

The movie: A Hard Day's Night (1965) Joshua and Ian throw on their mop-top wigs and scream at The Beatles, giving them a glimpse at what life was like on speed in the mid '60s.

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31:11

Basil and the Case of the Incongruent Accents ['80s...

Cracker Classics ·

2022/11/01

The movie: The Great Mouse Detective (1986) It's time for '80s Disney! Ian and Joshua discuss British stereotypes and how Americans are simply too important to tell the difference between regional accents. All while trying to solve a dastardly kidnapping.

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32:13

#132 - Ian and Joshua Meet Vaudvillian Horror

Cracker Classics ·

2022/10/28

The movie: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) Cracker Classics takes another jaunty jump into the Halloween-y but this one is more rib-tickling than rib-devouring. Hopefully.

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34:58

#131 - Men Are From Mars, Zombies Are From Venus

Cracker Classics ·

2022/10/21

The movie: Night of the Living Dead (1968) Ian and Joshua go all brain-dead and debate the origin and legitimacy of zombies.

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30:30

#130 - Heaven Has a New Witch

Cracker Classics ·

2022/10/14

The movie: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Joshua and Ian watch a witch in training try to stop the Nazis and ponder the parentage of the children she's been entrusted with keeping safe.

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37:09

#129 - Marlon Brando's Objective Truth

Cracker Classics ·

2022/10/07

The movie: Apocalypse Now (1979) Joshua and Ian go to war again and ponder the messiness of insanity and leadership. Also tattoos.

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