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Revisit millennial kids movies! Trevor Howell and AJ Beltis recount the popular, obscure, and forgotten movies of our childhood, asking ourselves if the movie still holds up, what it would take to release the movie today, and look at where the stars are now.

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Revisit millennial kids movies! Trevor Howell and AJ Beltis recount the popular, obscure, and forgotten movies of our childhood, asking ourselves if the movie still holds up, what it would take to release the movie today, and look at where the stars are now.

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English


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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

5/2/2024
SIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON for the full episode! You'll earn bonus episodes, exclusive content, and credit in our shows. Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ For its 25th anniversary, we're talking about the theatrical adaptation of one of AJ's favorite shows – and one that Trevor tolerates. But, lo and behold, we might have a new South Park fan after this one! Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes.

Duration:00:21:48

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Catch That Kid

4/25/2024
Patrons got this episode early! Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, occasional early episode drops, and more! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ Another anniversary movie, because why not? This time, we're flashing back to 2004 to rob a bank and hop on a go kart for Catch that Kid! AJ remembers it with fondness. Trevor chose to go to an arcade back in the day instead of seeing it – and he doesn't regret it in the slightest. Also, make sure you stay until the end for a very important ask that AJ has for Trevor! Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next time: another flap those wings and play some ball.

Duration:01:07:52

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Galaxy Quest

4/11/2024
Patrons got this episode early! Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, occasional early episode drops, and more! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ Never give up, never surrender! This week, we blast to the past for a discussion on Galaxy Quest, a cult classic that Trevor and AJ both missed as kids, but probably would have loved at the time. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. We'll Catch you in two weeks for a 20th anniversary movie.

Duration:01:11:15

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Chef (Patreon Preview)

4/4/2024
SIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON for the full episode! You'll earn bonus episodes, exclusive content, and credit in our shows. Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ For its 10th anniversary, we're talking about what Trevor argues is the best R-rated family movie ever made – Chef! Enjoy a preview of the full episode, which is available now on our Patreon. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes.

Duration:00:23:10

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P.U.N.K.S.

3/28/2024
Patrons got this episode early! Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, occasional early episode drops, and more! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ 1999 – what a year for kids' movies! We're continuing our stretch of anniversary movies with P.U.N.K.S. – one of AJ's favorite kids' adventure flicks from the 90s. But does it have enough spunk to keep our interest afloat 25 years later? Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next time: another 1999 movie. In space!

Duration:01:15:39

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Baby Geniuses

3/14/2024
Patrons got this episode early! Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, occasional early episode drops, and more! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ A movie that's considered one of the worst of all time, Baby Geniuses celebrates its 25th anniversary this month! AJ found some things to appreciate this watch, but is it enough to save the movie? Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next time: united we stand, divided we fall. There's an acronym for it, too.

Duration:01:16:45

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2/28/2024
Patrons got this episode three weeks early. Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, occasional early episode drops, and more! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ Our month of Middle Earth is now complete! Join us in our send off of Lord of the Rings as we discuss the longest acclaimed LOTR movie, but also, our least favorite. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next time: not sure yet. I'm still down under when writing this. See you in two weeks!

Duration:01:20:37

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2/15/2024
Patrons got this episode two weeks early. Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, occasional early episode drops, and more! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ We're back for the most action-packed adventure in Middle-Earth to talk about the second LOTR movie – The Two Towers! While we love the acclaimed action sequences, we forgot how meh we were on the Arwen story here. Anyways, they're taking the Hobbits to Isengard. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next week: the last LOTR movie.

Duration:01:20:00

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Top 10 Movies of 2023 (Patreon Preview)

2/8/2024
SIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON for the full episode! You'll earn bonus episodes, exclusive content, and credit in our shows. Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ A little belated, but here they are! Listen to hear our favorite films of 2023. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes.

Duration:00:23:00

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2/1/2024
Patrons got this episode a week early, and can already listen to our episode on The Two Towers! Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, occasional early episode drops, and more! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ Elves, dwarves, goblins, and magic – sounds like a kids' movie to me! We're finally covering The Lord of the Rings here on the show – and although it's more prestigious than our usual fare, this became one of most important movie series young millennials saw during their childhood. Welcome to Season 5! Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next week: the next LOTR movie.

Duration:01:31:34

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Mean Girls (2024) (Patreon Preview)

1/25/2024
SIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON for the full episode! You'll earn bonus episodes, exclusive content, and credit in our shows. Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies __________________ A new Mean Girls movie? How fetch is that? For this month's Patreon episode, we're talking about the 2024 musical rendition of the high school staple. Listen here for the intro to our discussion on the property and head over to Patreon for the full discussion. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next week: our SEASON 5 premiere here on the main feed (which is available early to Patrons right now!).

Duration:00:16:49

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Good Burger 2 (Patreon Preview)

12/29/2023
Dudes! We've got a free preview on this month's Patreon episode on Good Burger 2! While we both enjoyed some of the throwbacks, we were split on the film overall. To hear the full episode, head over to our Patreon. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next month: A TBD January Patreon episode! Next year: We'll be back for season 5 in February with three episodes AJ's very excited to watch before his trip to New Zealand.

Duration:00:12:16

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Home Alone 4

12/21/2023
Merry Christmas! Following three years of talking about our very favorite Christmas movies for our Christmas special, we're not continuing that tradition. Instead, we're talking about Home Alone 4, not only considered to be the worst Home Alone movie, but one of the worst movies...ever. Enjoy the episode, and we'll see you next year! Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Later this month: a Patreon preview for our Good Burger 2 episode! Next year: We'll be back for season 5 in February with three episodes AJ's very excited to watch before his trip to New Zealand.

Duration:01:12:34

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Jack Frost

12/7/2023
Dad came back to life as a snowman. Oh well, Happy December! Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. In two weeks: our fourth Christmas special – this time on a fourth movie.

Duration:01:32:00

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Mrs. Doubtfire

11/23/2023
Hellllll-o! Just in time for its 30th anniversary, we're here to talk about a childhood staple – even if it's not exactly a "kids" movie – Mrs. Doubtfire! An inescapable hit in the 90s and the intro for many of us to Robin Williams, we couldn't think of a better movie to discuss for this year's Thanksgiving special. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday! Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. In two weeks: a frosty winter movie – debatably about Christmas, and definitely about fatherhood. And a snowman.

Duration:01:17:30

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

10/26/2023
Happy Halloween! For its 30th anniversary, we're back for a Halloween special on Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. We dive into the stop motion, the music, and the age-old debate on whether this is a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie (or, perhaps, both). Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next month: another 30th anniversary film. We know it's been tough on our listeners with us coming out with just one episode per month, but we doubt you'll fire us ;)

Duration:01:16:27

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Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost

9/28/2023
An episode we teased nearly three years ago, we're excited to finally discuss Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost! As Massachusetts natives, this one hit home for us, but was shockingly Trevor's first watch. Does this one hold up compared to the glory of Zombie Island? Tune in to find out as we kick off spooky season here on The Old Kids Movies! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next month: a debatable Halloween movie celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Duration:01:05:30

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Stephen King's It (Patreon Preview)

9/21/2023
SIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON to get the full episode. You'll earn bonus episodes, exclusive content, and credit in our shows! For this month's Patreon episode, we kick off spooky season with one of AJ's favorite pieces of media that doesn't quite fit our main feed. We dive into the history of this notorious Stephen King miniseries, discuss the difference between Part I and II, and rank the adaptations of King's novel. Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/TheOldKidsMovies Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSubscribe to Twists & Torches on SpotifyFollow Twits & Torches on Twitter Special shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next week: A mystery about a witch. And a ghost.

Duration:00:20:07

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The Emperor's New Groove (ft. The Mixed Reviews)

9/14/2023
Patrons got this episode two days early. Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, movie recommendations, occasional early episode drops, and more! This week, we were joined by Gavin and Luis from The Mixed Reviews Podcast to talk about Disney's attempt at a Looney Toons-style outing – The Emperor's New Groove! Join all four of us as we revisit the slapstick-filled adventure and gush about how much we love Kronk and pulling levers. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdFollow and support our guests! Subscribe to The Mixed Reviews on AppleSubscribe to The Mixed Reviews on SpotifyFollow The Mixed Reviews on TwitterFollow The Mixed Reviews on InstagramFollow Gavin on LetterboxdFollow Luis on LetterboxdListen to our episode on The Mixed Reviews' feed on Lindsay Lohan!Special shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. Next episode: Kicking off spooky season with a mystery about a witch and a ghost.

Duration:01:33:00

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

8/31/2023
Patrons got this episode two days early. Sign up for our Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, shoutouts in our shows, movie recommendations, occasional early episode drops, and more! Cowabunga, dudes! AJ and Trevor sat down to watch the TMNT movie for the first time, and are here to share their thoughts. We also took an LA Times quiz to determine which turtle we are. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Support us on Patreon for as little as $1Subscribe on AppleSubscribe on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on LetterboxdSpecial shoutout to our upper-level Patrons: Everyone who signs up for our Patreon at the $4 level will be given shoutouts in each episode and episode show notes. In two weeks: A groovy new episode – with guests!

Duration:01:05:09