Once, When I Was Cool

This week on Once, When I Was Cool, we're taking a trip back to 1988 to revisit the unlikely buddy comedy that asked one very important question: What if the world's most genetically perfect human was somehow the twin brother of a wisecracking hustler from Los Angeles? Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, Twins was one of the decade's biggest surprises. At a time when Schwarzenegger was known almost exclusively for action blockbusters, the film showcased a completely different side of the future action icon, pairing his innocent and sheltered Julius with DeVito's street-smart Vincent in a comedy built on charm, chemistry, and plenty of fish-out-of-water moments. Join us as we explore how the film came together, why Hollywood thought the casting was crazy, and how it ended up becoming a box-office smash. We'll discuss director Ivan Reitman's gamble on an unconventional comedy, the performances that made audiences fall in love with the mismatched brothers, and the surprising influence Twins had on the buddy-comedy genre that followed. We'll also look at what holds up nearly four decades later, what feels firmly rooted in the late '80s, and whether the movie's blend of heart, slapstick, and family drama still works for modern audiences. So grab your leather jacket, hop into a stolen Cadillac, and come along as we revisit one of the most unexpected comedy pairings in movie history. Is Twins still a genetic masterpiece, or should it have stayed in the laboratory? Tune in and find out.

For this episode, Dave and Wee descend into the rain-soaked neon world of Blade Runner - Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece which blurred the line between human and machine forever. From Harrison Ford's weary Deckard to Rutger Hauer's unforgettable Roy Batty, the boys unpack the film's stunning visuals, philosophical themes, synth-heavy atmosphere, and the endless debate over what it means to be human. Expect deep dives, retro-future nostalgia, questionable detective work, and more than a few tears in rain. Thanks for listening... [email protected] 

In this episode, Dave and Wee dive head-first chaos of The Princess Bride - the cult classic that somehow blends fantasy, romance, sword fights, revenge, rodents of unusual size and endlessly quotable dialogue into one perfect adventure. From Westley and Buttercup to Inigo Montoya's legendary quest for vengeance, the boys revisit why this beloved film still manages to charm audience decades later. Expect laughs, nostalgia, terrible accents, and at least one disagreement about whether this is secretly the greatest comedy of the 80's. Thanks for listening... [email protected] 

On this episode of Once, When I was Cool, we stumble head first into the Cold War chaos with Spies Like Us. Join us as we revisit Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd's bumbling journey from clueless recruits to accidental heroes - packed with absurd comedy, quotable moments, and that perfectly offbeat 80s charm. Thanks for listening. [email protected] 

On this episode we fire up the DeLorean and hit 88 miles per hour with a nostalgic deep dive into Back to the Future. Join us as we revisit Marty McFly, Doc Brown and one of the most iconic time-travel adventures ever put to film - packed with laughs, paradoxes and pure 80s charm. Thanks for listening.   [email protected] 

Welcome back to the new and subdued episode of the podcast. This episode we step into a neon-drenched future where game shows turn deadly and survival is the ultimate prize. Dave and Wee revisit The Running Man (1987), unpacking the explosive action, dark satire, and eerie relevance.  Was it just'80s excess - or a warning we're still catching up to? Lace up and run with us.   Thanks for listening   [email protected] 

Another old one which appears to have dropped off the list of available episodes.  Hope you enjoy it.

An old episode. Not sure whether this one actually got published before.   [email protected]