Does It Hold Up?

This week, the brothers kick into action as they revisit this 1992 cult-classic staple of their boyhood VHS collection, discussing its meta-cinematic fan service, its striking similarity to an '80s classic, and its eclectic cast, headlined by the late, great Jonathan Brandis & of course, the Jimmy Stewart of action heroes: Chuck Norris (as Himself).It's Sidekicks.

For a special holiday episode, the brothers discuss Bob Clark's 1983 classic, breaking down the film's everlasting appeal, brilliant writing, underrated performances, as well as whether or not it is THE quintessential Christmas movie. Aso, Jeff & Matt officially rank their 12 favorite holiday movies.It's A Christmas Story.

The brothers return by diving into the 1984 "fish-out-of-water" rom-com starring Tom Hanks (in his first starring role) & Daryl Hannah, marveling at the incredible crop of talent at the beginning of their careers on display, as much as the reasoning behind its box-office success and (apparently) beloved (for some reason) reputation.It's Splash.

This week, the brothers take a look back at this John Goodman fish-out-of-water comedy, celebrating the enormous appeal of its star, gawking at the outrageousness of its premise, and reveling in its surprisingly effective performance from the great Peter O'Toole.It's King Ralph.

This week, the brothers dial-up & log-in for Nora Ephron's late '90s rom-com starring Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan (in their third on-screen collab), pondering everything from the Internet's impact on dating to how this film stacks up against the trio's previous films, as well as whether or not the film's naive perspective of the world-wide-web holds up.(Spoiler Alert: It doesn't.)It's You've Got Mail.

The brothers go back to high school for this '90s teen rom-com classic, discussing its stellar cast of soon-to-be-stars, the evolution of the teen genre as a whole, and the undeniable charisma & charm of the late great Heath Ledger.It's 10 Things I Hate About You.

This week, the brothers bumble their way through the exploits of Rowan Atkinson's trademark slapstick counterpart in his auspicious American debut, a comedy that proved to be knee-slapping fun for one of them and borderline unbearable torture for the other. "Brace yourself."It's Bean.

This week, the brothers tackle Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning 1986 classic, discussing the visceral authenticity of its first-person approach, its stunning cast of then-unknowns, and whether or not this is THE quintessential Vietnam movie.It's Platoon.

The brothers reunite for an exploration of this 1993 pets-with-celebrity-voices Disney wilderness adventure, applauding the impressive animal acting, surprisingly effective voicework, and questioning whether or not the journey was as "Incredible" as the title suggests.It's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.

This week, the brothers enter the Suck Zone as they revisit this blockbuster disaster thriller, getting whipped up in its impressive set pieces & visual effects, and spun out by its outrageous leaps in logic & cast of truly INSANE characters.It's Twister.

This week, the brothers celebrate the 30th anniversary of Robert Zemeckis' multiple Oscar-winning blockbuster, a film that instantly entered the cultural zeitgeist and, in the years since its release, has come to be reevaluated as a sort of cinematic rorschach test for how its audience views America & its complicated history; or maybe just as a simple but profound fable about destiny vs. chance and how we choose to move through our lives. You decide.It's Forrest Gump.

Beverly Hills Cop week concludes with the brothers' take on Axel Foley's latest adventure, which left them sighing in relief & scratching their heads in equal measure, but there's no doubt it's a blast to see Eddie Murphy back in action.It's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

The heat is on this week as the brothers revisit Eddie Murphy's iconic role as Detective Axel Foley, beginning with the 1984 blockbuster first installment, a movie whose smart direction, slick fusion of action & comedy, and undeniable, star-making lead performance made it a superb example of its genre.It's Beverly Hills Cop.

For this very special DIHU episode, the brothers engage in a lively discussion about the fourth (and hopefully final) installment in the Bad Boys franchise, grappling with everything from the baffling trajectory of the series into absolute nonsense and how difficult it was to reconcile their feelings about Will Smith in a post-Slap world.These are not our bad boys.It's Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

The brothers kick off an ongoing series of contemporary tie-in episodes by examining the Martin Lawrence/Will Smith buddy-cop franchise, starting with the Michael Bay-directed first entry, a slick, funny blast that celebrates the undeniable chemistry of its two stars and harkens back to a time when Hollywood's premier "maximalist" filmmaker still had a modicum of restraint.It's Bad Boys.

The brothers brave the harsh deserts of this post-apocalyptic comic-book adaptation, a truly bonkers artifact of the '90s that is as wildly off-the-rails as it is surprisingly prescient.It's Tank Girl.

This week, the brothers get familial as they discuss Ron Howard's 1989 multi-generational dramedy, admiring the insight & truth contained in its brilliantly structured screenplay, the nuanced performances of its stellar ensemble cast, and whether or not you need to be a parent to truly relate to all of it.It's Parenthood.

The brothers settle down on the front porch to discuss F. Gary Gray's cult comedy classic, featuring a spectacular ensemble cast, a nostalgic soundtrack, and a scene-stealing, star-making performance from Chris Tucker; also Jeff questions some of the comedic choices in the film and Matt shares his hot take on Mondays."Bye, Felisha!"It's Friday.

The brothers get wicked smart as they discuss this 1997 blockbuster that became a sensation, putting its young stars (& writers) on the map with its authentic South Boston setting, its surprisingly wise dialogue, and its stellar performances (including an Oscar-winning turn from the great Robin Williams).It's Good Will Hunting.‎ ‎DOES IT HOLD UP? Pod Master List, a list of films by MSPENCER85 • Letterboxd

The brothers spring into action (& joy) for this 1998 swashbuckler, marveling at its astounding stunt work, the sizzling charisma & chemistry of its stars, and why the hell we don't make movies like this anymore.It's The Mask of Zorro.

This week, the brothers tackle what just might be their most challenging (& painful) movie yet: the 1980 Dino De Laurentiis-produced, Queen-scored, vomit-inducingly designed comic-book adaptation whose complete lack of taste & vision causes our hosts to question their very faith in humanity.[Deep exhale:] It's just a movie.It's Flash Gordon.

This week, the brothers engage in a lively discussion as they dissect Ridley Scott's compromised 1985 fantasy, and attempt to determine whether its beautiful aesthetic design can compensate for its borderline incomprehensible weirdness.It's Legend.(And no, NOT the Tom Hardy movie where he plays twins.)

The brothers take an epic dive into this 1995 action-thriller, a shameless "Die Hard" ripoff that proves more baffling than thrilling, and which forces Jeff & Matt to reevaluate their childhood adoration of its leading man: JCVD, himself.(That's Jean-Claude Van Damme. Obviously.)It's Sudden Death.

This week, the brothers investigate this 1999 horror thriller, a remake that manages to be neither horrifying nor thrilling, and the most frightening thing about it is the terrible CGI. Excited yet??!It's The Haunting.

This week, the brothers tackle Quentin Tarantino's 1994 pop-culture sensation, breaking down its brilliant dialogue, killer soundtrack, and its profound effect on the zeitgeist, making it easily one of the most pivotal & significant films of the '90s.It's Pulp Fiction.

The brothers make their first (& certainly not last) foray into the filmography of the one & only Jim Carrey, with this 1994 blockbuster comic-book adaptation, admiring the film's trust in its live-wire leading man, as well as its cartoonish special effects, and most importantly, its introduction of a show-stopping Cameron Diaz. It's The Mask.

The brothers code their way through the oft-overlooked '90s caper comedy/thriller, starring Robert Redford & a top-notch ensemble of a cast, a surprisingly prescient & entertaining prelude to the post-Cold War, tech-fearing mid-90s.("Too many secrets.")It's Sneakers.

It's time to get tripendicular, as the brothers like totally bask in the glory of this '80s cult classic, marveling at its surprising authenticity, its early Nic Cage performance, and its truly baffling dialogue (which is either the worst or most brilliant ever written).It's Bosco! (It's Valley Girl.)

The brothers venture into Sherwood Forest for this 1991 blockbuster, quite possibly the LEAST merry interpretation of its legendary protagonist, portrayed by an actor who, in 1991, was clearly the ONLY POSSIBLE CHOICE to fill those formidable green tights: Kevin Costner. (No, we're not kidding.)It's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Matt & Jeff rejoice in the Coen Brothers' sophomore effort, discussing the unique tone, exceptional writing, and innovative camerawork that made this gonzo, effervescent (and borderline cartoon) comedy a modern masterpiece.Ok, then. It's Raising Arizona.

The brothers return at last with an extra special Oscars episode, discussing the winners & losers of this year's ceremony as well as memorable moments from years past, and whether or not anyone still cares about any of it. Also, Matt's Oscar knowledge is tested in a nail-biting round of trivia that might just prove once and for all that he is, in fact, the biggest movie-nerd of all time.It's the Oscars episode.

The merriment abounds as the brothers revisit this 1988 Dickensian nightmare "comedy," featuring a completely unhinged Bill Murray as the angriest & LOUDEST Scrooge to ever be Scrooged.It's Scrooged.

The yuletide joy continues as the brothers discuss Joe Dante's classic 1984 creature-feature, a film that manages to subvert Christmas, small-town America, and good taste in equal measure. And, spoiler alert... it's a f*****g blast!It's Gremlins.

The brothers kick off the Christmas season by attempting to make sense of this Arnold Schwarzenegger holiday comedy, a mind-boggling ode to consumerism that stretches all logic to the breaking point.God help us. It's Jingle All the Way.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the brothers are back for John Hughes's holiday classic, featuring Steve Martin & John Candy as one of the greatest odd-couple pairings in cinematic history."Those aren't pillows..."It's Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

This week, the brothers take a stab at dissecting Wes Craven's '90s slasher classic; a true game-changer that brought the horror genre into the 21st century. "Do you like scary movies??" Well, we all know who LOVES them! (Jeff. Jeff loves them.)It's Scream.

The brothers descend into the existential head-trip of Adrian Lyne's brilliant psychological thriller, discussing the subjectivity of the film's design, the complicated nature surrounding the cinematic depiction of Vietnam, and how scared Jeff was.It's Jacob's Ladder.

The brothers see dead people as they revisit M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 supernatural smash hit, and question the present-day effectiveness of one of cinema's "greatest" twists. (But mostly, they just talk about how scared Jeff was.)It's The Sixth Sense.

This week, the brothers revel in the nerve-shredding brilliance of James Cameron's blockbuster sequel, a film that made one of them nearly soil themselves. Listen in to find out which one it was!(It was Jeff.)It's Aliens.

The brothers finish off their quartet of special episodes by saddling up for the Billy Crystal-led cowboy classic that started it all; a deceptively simple fish-out-of-water comedy that is probably much more insightful & profound than you remember. (If you're a middle-aged, straight white man, that is.) It's City Slickers.

In part three of their special episode series, Matt & Jeff pay tribute to the comic genius that was Paul Reubens by diving into the Tim Burton-directed 1985 classic, a film which brought great joy to one of them & great pain to the other. They also take a deep dive into the mythology & possible origin of the iconic character at the center of it all. He's a loner, Dottie. A rebel.It's Pee-wee's Big Adventure.

The brothers continue their 4-part series of special episodes by (very apprehensively) traversing the culturally insensitive minefield of this 1982 Richard Pryor comedy; the kind of movie this podcast was created to investigate.Here we go. It's The Toy.

The brothers begin a 4-part series of special episodes by chomping into Steven Spielberg's blockbuster masterpiece; a film that remains a thrilling, groundbreaking (& traumatizing) part of their childhoods. This is the big one.Welcome... to Jurassic Park.

Sharpen up your stakes & load up your silver bullets, as the brothers dive into the ultimate '80s video-store cult classic, and answer cinema's most burning question: "Does Wolfman have nards?"It's The Monster Squad.

The brothers soldier through this boot-camp comedy starring Damon Wayans as a man who goes from being a psychopath to a psychopath who likes kids. Or not? Honestly, your guess is as good as ours.Ugh. It's Major Payne.

Beautiful teens, giant space bugs, ultra-violence, Rue McClanahan, fascism. It doesn't get much better than this.It's Starship Troopers.

Welcome to the '90s, 007. Where the explosions are bigger & the tanks are faster, but the villain's names are still utterly preposterous.It's GoldenEye.

Sandra Bullock takes us into the brave new world of 1995, where computers are out to get you, everyone thinks you're crazy, and the only person you can trust is Dennis Miller. So glad it's 2023. It's WAY better now, right?It's The Net.

Bill Murray, boot camp, '80s boobs, pizza's impact on the zeitgeist... The brothers cover it all, until their bond is tested by the questionable status of a certain iconic movie star. Will the podcast survive this stalemate????Yep. We're fine. It's Stripes.

The brothers boldly break format to discuss the latest & final installment in the adventures of one Dr. Henry Jones Jr., and whether or not it can finally redeem the cinematic blight that is the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? It's the Indiana Jones episode.