Back to the Future at 40 - A Middle-aged Rewatch with Fresh Eyes

It's been 40 years since Back to the Future first hit cinemas – and this week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. revisit the beloved time-travel classic with middle-aged minds and modern perspectives.We chat about:Whether George McFly shows signs of neurodivergenceThe film’s gender roles, toxic masculinity and problematic tropesThat infamous scene between Lorraine and Marty – and how it would never fly todayBiff's redemption (or lack of it)The deeper societal messages hiding in the backgroundAnd what Crispin Glover's absence from the sequels changed in Hollywood foreverIt’s a nostalgic deep dive into a cult classic – fun, thoughtful, and packed with insight from two blokes in their 40s who love films but aren’t afraid to question them.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like what you heard? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods – and tell a mate who's also stuck somewhere between VHS and VR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.