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The Test of Time

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Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.

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United States

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Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.

Language:

English


Episodes

Episode 402: Do the Right Thing (1989)

3/15/2024
Racial tensions reach a boiling point on a hot summer day in Brooklyn. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to chat about video game remakes, massaging pizza dough, and… well… bigotry, police brutality, and other depressing real-world topics. Listen to the truth, Ruth, as we find out if Do the Right Thing stands the Test of Time.

Duration:01:03:02

Episode 401: Splash (1984)

3/8/2024
A mermaid looks for love in New York City. Join us as we chat about digitally hiding a butt crack, 80s men who can’t say "I love you," and the worst sport to play while smoking. Then we find out if Splash stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:47:27

Episode 400: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

3/1/2024
A rogue U.S. general tries to start a nuclear war with the Soviet Union, and only a handful of people can prevent the end of the world. It’s our 400th episode, and we’re talking about modern conspiracy theories, the most fun city in Texas, and destruction caused by defective dicks. Then we find out if Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:47:17

Episode 399: Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

2/23/2024
Cybernetic aliens attempt to assimilate humanity into their collective, and only the crew of the USS Enterprise can stop them. Listen as we lament lost GeoCities websites, ponder if aliens could unite humanity, and make a predictable Moby-Dick joke. Resistance is futile as we find out if Star Trek: First Contact stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:46:56

Episode 398: The Score (2001)

2/16/2024
An aging thief plans to steal a priceless French scepter with the help of a young accomplice. Listen as we chat about taking inspiration from a keg, hacking a 10-digit code, and the best of the puppet pantheon. Then we find out if The Score stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:35:41

Episode 397: Always (1989)

2/9/2024
After an aerial firefighter dies, he becomes a spirit and has the chance to inspire a young pilot… and say goodbye to his grieving girlfriend. Special guest Courtney Noah joins us to talk about Jar Jar Binks trivia, a big choo choo plane, and the Dawson's Creek scene that lives rent-free in James’s head. Then we find out if Always stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:52:30

Episode 396: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)

2/2/2024
A dull marriage gets an unexpected jolt when the husband and wife discover that they’re both secret assassins for rival agencies. Listen as we discuss an easy way to kill killers, TV networks for women, and what Nicole Kidman might say about Halloween. Then we find out if Mr. & Mrs. Smith stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:38:22

Episode 395: She's All That (1999)

1/26/2024
After getting dumped by his girlfriend, a popular high school senior bets that he can transform a depressed art student into the school's prom queen. Listen as we chat about pool guys who made bank in 2020, the real first reality show, and a weirdo who volunteers to clean a bathroom. Then we find out if She’s All That stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:55:03

Episode 394: Cool World (1992)

1/19/2024
Desperate to leave her cartoon world, an animated woman plans to become real by having sex with a human. Join us as we discuss the evolution of the Hollywood sign, what this movie has in common with Game of Thrones, and our 2024 box office predictions. Then we find out if Cool World stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:46:24

Episode 393: Mean Girls (2004)

1/12/2024
While attending public school for the first time, a teenager joins—then takes over—a popular clique. Special guests Sue Winter and Karlen Trucke join us to chat about Taco Tuesday memes, DVDs that are popular with sick campers, and the difference between mathletes and academic league. You can’t sit with us as we find out if Mean Girls stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:55:49

Episode 392: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995)

1/5/2024
A hungover John McClane teams up with a good Samaritan to save innocent lives in New York City. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to talk about a solid number two, if Hillary Clinton is a bad driver, and Rube Goldberg-ing someone to death. Simon says to listen and find out if Die Hard With a Vengeance stands the Test of Time.

Duration:01:04:25

Episode 391: Die Hard 2 (1990) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

12/29/2023
John McClane battles terrorists at Dulles airport, then saves the United States from cybercriminals. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to chat about the benefits of naked calisthenics, a steampunk baggage claim, and writing ads for PDAs. Then we find out if Die Hard 2 and Live Free or Die Hard stand the Test of Time.

Duration:01:21:14

Episode 390: Die Hard (1988)

12/22/2023
While attending a party on Christmas Eve, a New York City cop tries to foil a terrorist plot and save his wife. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to discuss life-saving boobs, the cigarettes recommended by doctors, and something more painful than walking on broken glass. Yippee-ki-yay motherf*ckers… we’re finding out if Die Hard stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:57:06

Episode 389: Schindler's List (1993)

12/15/2023
During the Holocaust, an industrialist uses his money and influence to save the lives of over one thousand Jews. This is a heavy episode, so we’re not doing the usual tease. Just listen as we discuss all the reasons why Schindler’s List stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:45:01

Episode 388: Scarface (1983)

12/8/2023
A Cuban immigrant becomes a powerful drug kingpin in Miami. Listen as we chat about popular dorm room posters, fake Churchill quotes, and how an R-rated movie can actually be X-rated. Say hello to my little friend and find out if Scarface stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:47:39

Episode 387: Big Fish (2003)

12/1/2023
A son tries to find common ground with his dying father, in spite of the old man’s history of telling tall tales. Listen as we discuss British actors affecting American accents, the Danny DeVito-aissance, and angel dogs from puppy heaven. Then we find out if Big Fish stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:52:06

Episode 386: Surviving the Game (1994)

11/24/2023
Rich psychopaths take a homeless man to the woods and hunt him for sport. Join us as we talk about an evil Mr. Burns that isn't from The Simpsons, how The Purge helps the economy, and if Alan can beat up a dead guy. Then we find out if Surviving the Game stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:42:38

Episode 385: The Cannonball Run (1981)

11/17/2023
Phony priests, beautiful women, a superhero, Roger Moore, and others race across the United States. Listen as we discuss anger over drunk-driving laws, the guy who didn’t jump the Grand Canyon, and the many David Hamburgers in Hollywood. Then we find out if The Cannonball Run stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:46:55

Episode 384: Coach Carter (2005)

11/10/2023
A high school basketball coach leads his team to an undefeated season, until his players let their grades slip. Special guest Eli Noah joins us to discuss zip code genetics, clichés about 3-pointers, and Dennis Rodman's relationship with a certain dictator. Then we find out if Coach Carter stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:36:58

Episode 383: The Freshman (1990)

11/3/2023
After moving to New York City, a college student finds himself working for a mobster who kills and cooks endangered animals. Join us as we chat about the history of wheeled luggage, tips for touring the Louvre, and BD Wong’s script demands. Then we find out if The Freshman stands the Test of Time.

Duration:00:35:36