The Test of Time

After a virus wipes out most of England, a few survivors fight off the infected and would-be rapists. Listen as we discuss watching comedies in theaters, clever graffiti during a zombie apocalypse, and the effects of PCP. Then we find out if 28 Days Later stands the Test of Time.

Four friends make a pact to lose their virginity before graduating high school. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to discuss the letdown of unrated DVDs, catchy McDonald's jingles, and the Williamsburg of MILFs. This one time, at band camp, we found out if American Pie stands the Test of Time.

Ethan Hunt is pulled out of retirement to save the world… and his wife. Listen as we chat about J.J. Abrams’ history of reboots, giving noogies to Tom Cruise, and IMF’s terrible track record with background checks. Then we find out if Mission: Impossible III stands the Test of Time.

To prevent a madman from releasing a deadly virus in Australia, Ethan Hunt teams up with a professional thief. Join us as we discuss life-threatening Atlanta traffic, a parachute built for two, and questionable medical advice from Dr. James Brief. Then we see if Mission: Impossible II stands the Test of Time.

A spy tries to clear his name after being framed for killing his team. Listen as we chat about the other guys from U2, what secret agents should earn in a year, and sweating through a ski mask. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find out if Mission: Impossible stands the Test of Time.

An alien made for destruction crash-lands in Hawaii... and into a young orphan’s heart. Listen as we chat about a breakfast quest for revenge, the big buggy eyes of adorableness, and the culture wars around Disney movies. ʻOhana means family, and family means finding out if Lilo & Stitch stands the Test of Time.

A recent high school graduate faces important decisions about the future and how to deal with her overbearing mother. Author Kevin Smokler joins us to discuss getting laughed at by publicists, an especially tough Christmas, and a cheesy hypothetical bake sale. Then we find out if Real Women Have Curves stands the Test of Time. Break The Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers by Kevin Smokler hits stores on May 22, 2025. Learn more: https://kevinsmokler.com/break-the-frame/

A 6th grader repeatedly tries—and fails—to become the most popular kid in school. Special guests Eli Noah and Ryan Schneider join us to chat about literally ditching people, when nostalgic T-shirts become cool, and saying "Zoo-Wee-Mama" in real life. Then we see if Diary of a Wimpy Kid stands the Test of Time.

On a divine quest, King Arthur encounters rude French guards, a killer rabbit, and the dreaded Knights Who Say "Ni!" Join us as we discuss holy hand grenades, a smart investment by Led Zeppelin, and the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s just a flesh wound as we find out if Monty Python and the Holy Grail stands the Test of Time.

Investment banker Patrick Bateman leads a double life as a serial killer. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to chat about sweating on command, pretentious music analysis, and how this movie could have spawned a successful franchise. Then we find out if American Psycho stands the Test of Time.

A son of Hebrew slaves becomes an Egyptian prince, then leads his people to freedom. Special guests Carole Abramson and Rochelle Brief join us to talk about Jewish prophecies, chewing gum in class, and the fine line between kitsch, melodrama, and overacting. Then we see if The Ten Commandments stands the Test of Time.

A former CIA agent single-handedly takes on a foreign army wreaking havoc in the United States. Join us as we discuss Chuck Norris “jokes,” an all-American hero in a Canadian tuxedo, and why James never tried cocaine. Then we find out if Invasion U.S.A. stands the Test of Time.

Two NYPD detectives do all they can to stop an international heroin deal. Listen as we chat about missing subtitles, what you call it when a cop shoots a suspect in the back, and how much cars weigh today. Then we see if The French Connection stands the Test of Time.

On the run from her jealous stepmother, a princess befriends seven short miners. Join us as we discuss a modern woman's reaction to being told she's "the fairest," a huntsman who gets away with not murdering, and the real reason eggs are so expensive. Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to work we go, as we find out if Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs stands the Test of Time.

A math prodigy attempts to unlock the secrets of the universe… and the stock market. Listen as we chat about Jewdar in airports, literal bugs in the software, and cavemen with holes in their heads. Then we find out if π stands the Test of Time.

A truck driver and a restaurant owner face off against an ancient sorcerer in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Join us as we chat about the future of James Bond, exposition that’s so bad it’s good, and the perfect comeback to someone who refers to himself in the third person. Then we find out if Big Trouble in Little China stands the Test of Time.

A wealthy British boy learns harsh life lessons in a World War II internment camp. Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to chat about filming in China, boiling frogs, and an alternate Batman origin story. Then we see if Empire of the Sun stands the Test of Time.

A theater director gathers a troupe of actors to celebrate their small town's 150th anniversary. Listen as we chat about the movies that Warner Bros. dumped on YouTube, how Missourians say the name of their state, and the best actor in Red, White, and Blaine. Then we find out if Waiting for Guffman stands the Test of Time.

A mean green mother from outer space starts eating the residents of Skid Row. Special guest Courtney Noah joins us to discuss a so-called ironing machine, an extremely disturbing Wikipedia page, and the best hero/villain showdown song ever. We’re having some fun now as we find out if Little Shop of Horrors stands the Test of Time.

The Miami Sharks depend on their third-string quarterback as they make a run for the playoffs. Listen as we chat about Oliver Stone’s too-frequent cutaways, a too-fast endorsement deal, and a too-personal halftime speech. It's a game of inches as we find out if Any Given Sunday stands the Test of Time.