Too Old or Pure Gold Movie Podcast

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we revisit Three Men and a Baby (1987),where three bachelors and one unexpected baby attempt to be comedy gold. Starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson, this fish-out-of-water comedy mixes parenting chaos, friendship, and just enough 80s charm to fill a nursery. But does this family favorite still deliver the laughs, or should it stay in the playpen of nostalgia? Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Nicole & Debbie

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we tackle Gymkata (1985), the movie that asked a question nobody else dared: what if gymnastics was the ultimate martial art? Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas flips, kicks, and pommel-horses his way through an absurd action adventure filled with ninjas, secret missions, and the most conveniently placed gymnastics equipment in movie history. Is Gymkata an overlooked action gem, or a glorious train wreck that must be seen to be believed? Cohost: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Josh Fleming & Nicole

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we call in sick and spend the day with Ferris Bueller. John Hughes' 1986 classic follows the world's most confident teenager as he skips school, steals a Ferrari, crashes a parade, and somehow convinces everyone he's the good guy. But does Ferris still charm modern audiences, or would he be TikTok-famous for all the wrong reasons? Join us as we revisit one of the most beloved comedies of the 80s. Host: Olen van der Leeden & Mathew StocktonCo-Host: Nicole & Sean

 This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we head back to Ridgemont High to revisit Cameron Crowe’s 1982 coming-of-age classic. From Jeff Spicoli’s legendary classroom antics to mall jobs, dating disasters, and life lessons that definitely wouldn’t make it into a school curriculum today, Fast Times at Ridgemont High helped define the teen movie genre. But does it still capture the reality of growing up, or is it stuck in detention with the rest of the 80s? Hosts: Olen van der Leeden & Mathew StocktonCo-Hosts: Will Corry & Niki Mohrdar

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we head into the flames with The Towering Inferno (1974), the disaster epic that turned a skyscraper into the world’s worst workplace safety seminar. Joined by members of the Nanoose Bay Fire Department, we break down the movie’s towering cast, spectacular practical effects, and just how much of this fire chaos would make modern firefighters immediately quit. Does this classic disaster film still burn bright, or has it gone up in smoke? Host: Olen Vanderleeden, David PurcellCast: Michael Peters, Trevor Holme, & Caitlin Holmes

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we revisit True Lies (1994) with a very special guest Peter Kent, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s longtime stunt double! From harrier jets and horseback chases to Jamie Lee Curtis’ unforgettable dance scene, we break down James Cameron’s explosive action-comedy classic with someone who was actually there behind the scenes. Does True Lies still deliver blockbuster perfection, or is it just peak 90s excess with a rocket launcher? 

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we dial up the suburban madness with Serial Mom (1994). Kathleen Turner is pitch-perfect as a picture-perfect housewife who also happens to be a full-time murderer. Directed by John Waters, it’s satire, shock, and camp dialed to 11. But does this cult classic still kill, or is it just a relic of 90s weird? Hosts: Mathew Stockton & Kathy Cast: Josh Flemming & Nicole

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we head back to a galaxy far, far away with The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Darker, colder, and packed with iconic moments, this sequel raises the stakes with Hoth battles, Dagobah training, and one of the most famous reveals in movie history. But does this fan-favorite still reign supreme, or has time frozen it in carbonite? Hosts: Olen van der Leeden & Mathew StocktonCast:  Josh Fleming & Will Corry

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we crack open the glowing serum and revisit Re-Animator (1985). Jeffrey Combs goes full mad scientist as Herbert West, bringing the dead back to life with increasingly messy results. Does this cult horror classic still shock and entertain, or is it just a stitched-together relic of 80s excess? Hosts: Olen van der Leeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Anthony & Josh Fleming

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we roll into the hazy chaos of Up in Smoke (1978), the comedy that launched Cheech & Chong into cult legend status. It’s road trips, absurd encounters, and a whole lot of 70s counterculture packed into one very strange journey. But does this laid-back comedy still bring the laughs, or has it drifted too far into the past? Let’s find out. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Clef Seeley & Emily

 This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we revisit The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), where Geena Davis goes from small-town teacher to full-on action hero with a very particular set of skills. With Samuel L. Jackson along for the ride and Shane Black’s signature mix of explosions and one-liners, we break down whether this under-the-radar action flick still delivers—or if it’s been forgotten for a reason. Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Clef Seeley & Josh Fleming

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we follow the misadventures of Life of Brian (1979)—the Monty Python classic that dares to ask: what if you were mistaken for the Messiah? With irreverent humor, unforgettable songs, and satire that still stings, we break down whether this comedy legend remains brilliant… or just very naughty. Always look on the bright side—we’re about to find out. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCo-Hosts: Sean & Evan Mallick

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we head to the French Riviera for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) with special guest Zawer Sulaiman. Steve Martin and Michael Caine face off as rival con artists in a battle of wits, charm, and increasingly ridiculous schemes. From over-the-top performances to one of the great comedy twists, we break down whether this classic still cons up the laughs or if the joke’s finally on us. Special Guest: Zawer SulaimanHosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Will Corry

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we step into the neon-soaked future of Blade Runner (1982) with special guest Dan Sissons. Harrison Ford hunts replicants through rain, shadows, and one of the most atmospheric worlds ever put on film. We break down the visuals, the philosophy, and conduct a prop hunt so we can debat what is the best prop. But does this sci-fi classic still feel like the future, or has time caught up with it? Special Guest: Dan SissonsHosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew  StocktonCast: Sean & Nicole

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we take a look at the cult classic The Boondock Saints (1999). Two Irish brothers decide they’ve been called by God to clean up Boston’s criminal underworld, one slow-motion shootout at a time. With Willem Dafoe delivering one of the most memorable performances of the late 90s and enough vigilante justice to fill a cathedral, we ask: does this fan-favorite still feel epic, or is it just late-90s attitude with a lot of bullets? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Anthony & Clef Seeley

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we roll into the bowling alley with Kingpin (1996). Woody Harrelson plays a washed-up bowler, Randy Quaid brings the chaos, and Bill Murray steals the show as the legendary (and extremely greasy) Ernie McCracken. It’s gross-out comedy, underdog sports movie, and peak Farrelly Brothers all rolled into one. But does this cult favorite still strike, or is it headed straight for the gutter? Hosts: Olen vanderleeden and Mathew StocktonCast: Josh Fleming & Will Corry

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we take flight with Ladyhawke (1985), the fantasy romance where Rutger Hauer is a wolf by night, Michelle Pfeiffer is a hawk by day, and Matthew Broderick is just trying to keep up. It’s swords, curses, epic love, and one very 80s synth soundtrack. But does this medieval fairy tale still soar, or has it crash-landed in nostalgia? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Nicole & Clef Seeley

 This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we dial the coordinates and step through Stargate (1994). Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi adventure sends Kurt Russell and James Spader across the universe to a desert planet ruled by a very suspicious “god.” It’s ancient aliens, big explosions, and peak 90s blockbuster energy. But does this portal-hopping epic still transport us somewhere amazing, or should it stay sealed behind the iris? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & MathewStocktonCasts: Sean & Nicole

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, it’s Cool Runnings time! This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we revisit the 1993 feel-good sports comedy about the Jamaican bobsled team that inspired a generation to slow-clap in parkas. With John Candy bringing the heart and the underdogs bringing the charm, we ask: does this Disney classic still glide, or has it wiped out in the snowdrift of nostalgia?Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Jess & Debbie

Love, lies, ABBA, and a wedding invite nobody saw coming, it’s our Valentine’s special! This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we head to Porpoise Spit for Muriel’s Wedding (1994). Toni Collette delivers heartbreak, hope, and dance-floor dreams in a film that’s equal parts romantic fantasy and emotional gut punch. But does this cult favorite still make our hearts sing, or is it RSVP’d to the past? Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Nicole & Emily

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we bring the Nanoose Bay Fire department to help us manage the heat with Ron Howard’s Backdraft (1991). With firefighters, family drama, and explosions that would never pass modern safety standards—this 90s blockbuster brings the flames and the feelings. With Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and a very angry fire, we break down whether this fiery thriller still burns bright or has cooled into a smoky memory.Hosts: Olen van der Leeden & David PurcellCast: Michael Peters, Caitlin Holme & Trevor Holme

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we unleash peak late-80s excess with Action Jackson (1988). Carl Weathers stars as a Detroit cop with impossible strength, unlimited confidence, and exactly one volume setting. With exploding cars, cheesy one-liners, and Craig T. Nelson chewing the scenery, we ask the obvious question: is this action movie an underrated blast, or pure 80s nonsense in a trench coat? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCo-Hosts: Anthony & Josh Fleming

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we saddle up for Sam Raimi’s stylish Western The Quick and the Dead (1995). With Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and a very young Leonardo DiCaprio, this gunfight tournament movie turns the Wild West into a deadly quick-draw reality show. It’s flashy, violent, and peak 90s Raimi flair, but does it still shoot straight, or is it all slow-motion smoke? Time to find out. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Anthony & Sean

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we jack into the grid and revisit Tron (1982). With neon light cycles, early CGI, and Jeff Bridges battling it out inside a computer, this sci-fi trailblazer tried to show us the future… in glowing spandex. Was it ahead of its time or just too weird for its own good?Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Sean & Anthony 

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we fire up the Trans Am and hit the open road with Smokey and the Bandit (1977) and we’re joined by special guest Vinnie Tortorich for the ride. Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason turn a simple beer run into a high speed, mustache fueled game of cat and mouse. Packed with car chases, CB radio trash talk, and outlaw charm, we break down whether this road trip classic still cruises smoothly or has finally run out of gas. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Special Guest: Vinnie TortorichCast: Nicole & Anthony

 This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we revisit When Harry Met Sally (1989), the rom com that tried to answer the ultimate question: can men and women ever just be friends? With sharp dialogue, iconic scenes (yes, that diner), and Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan at peak charm, we break down whether this relationship classic still feels honest and funny or if it’s showing its age like a bad New Year’s resolution.Hosts: Olen & MathewCast: Nicole & Jess

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we sprint through shopping malls, dodge reindeer, and fight Sinbad with Jingle All the Way (1996). Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a well-meaning dad on a desperate quest to find the hottest toy of the season before Christmas morning. Packed with peak 90s chaos, consumer panic, and Turbo Man mayhem, we ask: is this holiday comedy a festive favorite or just seasonal insanity best left on the shelf? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Anthony & Will Corry

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we celebrate the most confusing holiday double feature imaginable: Jack Frost (1998) and Jack Frost (1997). One is a heartfelt family film where Michael Keaton becomes a snowman dad. The other is a low-budget horror movie where a killer snowman goes on a murderous rampage. Same name. Very different vibes. We break down how this happened, why one is traumatizing kids and the other is traumatizing adults, and ask the ultimate question: which Jack Frost is pure gold… and which should stay buried in a snowbank? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Nicole & Clef Seeley

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we bundle up and head to 1940s Indiana to revisit the beloved holiday classic A Christmas Story (1983). From Red Ryder BB guns to leg lamps, triple-dog dares, and one very unfortunate bunny suit, we break down why this movie became a seasonal staple and whether it still earns its spot in the holiday rotation today. Is it timeless Christmas magic, or just nostalgia wrapped in tinsel? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Debbie

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we enlist in the hilarious chaos of Stripes (1981) with a special guest Mark Wolters! Join Bill Murray and Harold Ramis as they turn basic army life into a glorious mess of mud, mayhem, and mischief. We’re talking boot-camp shenanigans, questionable tact during wartime, and all the 80s comedy charm you can handle. Does this classic comedy still crank out the laughs, or has it fallen out of formation? Tune in to find out. Host: Olen VanderleedenSpecial Guest: Mark Wolters is an award-winning travel vlogger and the host of the Wolters World YouTube travel channel that has over 270,000,000 views and 1,100,000 subscribers. Cast: Will Corry & Josh Fleming

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we’re thrilled to welcome special guest Gareth C. Scales, acclaimed film editor and veteran cult-critic, who joins us for a deep dive into The Limey (1999). We unpack how Steven Soderbergh’s sleek direction pairs with the kinetic editing of Scales’ sensibility to create a stylish revenge thriller. With Terence Stamp delivering peak intimidating “grandpa” energy as Wilson, a British ex‐con tearing through L.A., and Peter Fonda looming as a sleazy music-producer antagonist, the film channels a 60s-meets-90s aesthetic like none other. Gareth helps us break down the editing rhythms, attitude, visual swagger, and ask: does this cult classic still hit hard, or has time softened its punch?  Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonSpecial Guest: Gareth C ScalesCast: Josh Fleming

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we descend into the shadowy, mind-bending world of Dark City (1998). With mystery, memory loss, and trench coats galore, we dig into the visuals, the twists, and the film’s massive influence on everything. But does this moody masterpiece still shine in the dark, or is it lost in its own shadows? Time to find out. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCasts: Nicole & Clef Seeley

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we strap in for one of the strangest cult adventures of the 80s: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)! Rock star, neurosurgeon, physicist, and interdimensional hero Buckaroo Banzai (Peter Weller) battles alien invaders from Planet 10 with his crew of oddballs and one-liners. Joined by special guest Bob Mersereau, we try to make sense of the chaos, the cool, and the cult legacy of this sci-fi fever dream. Is it pure gold, or just pure weird? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonSpecial Guest: Bob MerserauCast: Nicole

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we bow to the master himself, Bruce Lee, and revisit Enter the Dragon (1973). It’s the ultimate blend of philosophy, fists, and 70s funk as Lee infiltrates a deadly island tournament filled with crime, spies, and shirtless showdowns. We break down the fights, the influence, and the sheer cool that defined martial arts cinema for generations. But does this classic still strike with power, or has time dulled its edge? Let’s find out. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCasts: Will Corry & Hosh Fleming

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we crack open the Necronomicon and dive into The Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead II (1987). From Sam Raimi’s blood-soaked cabin in the woods to Bruce Campbell’s iconic chin, chainsaw, and one-liners, these cult horror staples redefined the genre with equal parts terror and slapstick. We talk gore, grit, and groovy filmmaking — but do these demonic classics still summon fear and fun, or have they rotted in the cellar of 80s horror? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCasts: Nicole & Evan

 This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we summon the vengeance demon himself with Pumpkinhead (1988)! Directed by special effects legend Stan Winston, this creature feature gives us pitchfork townsfolk, foggy forests, and practical monster mayhem. But does Pumpkinhead still deliver the chills, or is it just a dusty relic from the VHS horror bin? Time to find out. Host: Olen VanderleedenCo-Hosts: Nicole & Evan Mallick

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we gather the squad to revisit 1987’s The Monster Squad! Dracula, the Wolfman, Frankenstein’s Monster, and a bunch of foul-mouthed kids trying to save the world. We talk 80s kid adventure tropes, and whether this cult classic still has bite or is better left buried.Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Anthony, Nicole

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we dig up a true horror anthology 1982’s Creepshow! Written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero, it’s a comic book come to life full of revenge, monsters, and buckets of slime. We talk practical effects, pulpy scares, and whether this spooky classic still delivers the chills or just campy laughs. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Nicole & Anthony

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we follow Michael Douglas on the worst commute of all time in Joel Schumacher’s 1993 cult classic Falling Down. Equal parts social commentary and cinematic meltdown, we dig into whether this movie is a sharp critique of society or just a guy in a bad tie losing his cool. Does it still hit today, or is it simply too unhinged to hold up? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Sean & Clef Seeley

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we roll back to 1990 and step onto Rodeo Drive with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in Pretty Woman. It’s the fairy tale of a wealthy businessman and a Hollywood Boulevard sex worker that defined rom-coms for a generation. But is this movie still a charming romance, or does it feel more like a relic best left in the video store bargain bin? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCast: Emily & Debbie

On this episode of Too Old or Pure Gold, we leash up with Tom Hanks and his slobbering co-star in Turner & Hooch (1989). It’s a buddy cop movie… except one buddy is a 110-pound French Mastiff with a serious drool problem. But does this odd-couple comedy-crime flick still charm audiences today, or is it best left in the doghouse? Host: Olen VanderleedenSpecial Guest: Daragh TurnerCast: Will Corry, Nicole 

This week we revisit Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor in See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989). One’s deaf, the other’s blind, and together they’re caught in a murder mystery that’s part slapstick, part buddy comedy, and all 80s energy. But does this high-concept comedy still deliver the laughs, or is it a gag that’s lost its punchline? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & David Purcell Cast: Will Corry & Josh Fleming

Bob Mersereau joins us as we put on our sunglasses at night and hit the gas with The Blues Brothers (1980). It’s part musical, part demolition derby, and all chaos as Jake and Elwood try to save the orphanage "on a mission from God." But does this cult comedy classic still groove, or is it running on fumes? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonSpecial Guest: Bob MersereauCast: Clef Seeley & Anthony & Nicole

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we wrestle with the loincloth-laden cult classic The Beastmaster (1982). Ferrets, tigers, and more oily pecs than a barbarian expo; this sword-and-sorcery romp is peak cable-TV nostalgia. But is it truly an epic fantasy worth revisiting, or just a beastly mess from the VHS bargain bin? Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Aron LevitzCast: Sean & Clef Seeley

On this episode of Too Old or Pure Gold, we crank up the volume and dive into Heavy Metal (1981), the animated fever dream of sci-fi, fantasy, and rock ‘n’ roll. From glowing green orbs of doom to intergalactic cab rides, this cult classic is a wild ride through the strange and the surreal. But does this animated anthology still rock hard, or is it just a trippy relic best left in the past? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Cast: Clef Seeley  

Joined by special guest Dan Sissons, we explore Jumanji's (1995) mix of 90s nostalgia, thrilling chaos, and heartfelt moments. Robin Williams stars in this adventurous fantasy about a magical board game that turns a quiet town upside down.  Does Jumanji still roll the dice well, or is it trapped in the jungle of past glories? Let’s find out!Special Guest: Dan SissonsHosts: Olen Vanderleeden Cast: Nicole, Sean & Anthony

We’re riding south of the border with Three Amigos (1986); the comedy western where Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short play silent film stars mistaken for real heroes. There’s singing, sombreros, sweater dances, and an absurd number of El Guapo jokes. But does this comedy classic still shoot straight, or should it be left in the desert dust?

This week Vinnie Tortorich joins us as we're turning the cap around and going full throttle into Over the Top (1987). It's Stallone, it's arm wrestling, it's fatherhood via trucking and it's everything 1987 had to offer. Join us as we break down whether this underdog story of biceps and bonding still hits, or if it's just flexing for nothing. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Vinnie TortorichCo-Hosts: Anthony & Nicole

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we're pulling off a heist with A Fish Called Wanda (1988). With a cast stacked with John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin, this offbeat British-American crime comedy gave us laughs, betrayal, and some unforgettable fish-related trauma. But does its mix of farce and felony still land today, or does it belong in the vault? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCo-Hosts: Emily & Nicole

This week, we leap off rooftops and into shopping carts with Rumble in the Bronx (1995), the Jackie Chan breakout hit that brought his signature blend of action and comedy to American audiences. With wild stunts and awkward dubbing, we ask: does this martial arts mayhem still pack a punch, or is it just a bruised time capsule?Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew StocktonCo-Hosts: Sean & Anthony