Episode 42: Gung Ho - Crossroads - Hannah & Her Sisters: March 14, 1986

Global culture clashes, the pitfalls of nationalism, cultural appropriation…and Woody Allen. It’s March 14, 1986, and GUNG HO, CROSSROADS, & HANNAH AND HER SISTERS are gonna push all those buttons. And we haven’t even mentioned Ralph Macchio’s hat. It’s Episode 42 of OPENING WEEKEND! When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough get lip-synching to Billy Ocean, and that’s exactly what Fred was doing in 8th grade (all the while drawing comic books about super-hero fetuses.) And while Jason was looking MAHVELOUS at the 9th grade talent show, Dan was singing along to the Mets’ new triumphant theme song while wondering what all that hair was….down there. And we’re still avoiding talking about Woody Allen….so….Hey, how about “Crossroads”?! If you thought selling your soul to the devil for fame and fortune was a risky proposition, just try selling Ralph Macchio’s hat to Dan. And while Fred was drooling over Steve Vai’s guitar virtuosity, Woody Allen was drooling over....wait. No. Um. And. So. Wow, “Gung Ho”! Holds up, ‘mi right? Just about as well as Jason held up his dance partner’s dress in his production of Anything Goes. And just as well as Woo…no. Hannah and her…. So. Man, Dianne Wiest is GOOD. But, we should…so….Oh, God in Heaven. Hey, it’s Episode 42 of Opening Weekend!