Episodes
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Classics: West Side Story
In this week's episode Toby & Chris sing and dance their way through the mean streets of New York as they watch two rival gangs, The Jets and The Sharks, face off in one final brawl for their turf while Tony & Maria, two lovers from opposite worlds, fall in love and try to bring peace in Robert...
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Classics: Braveheart
In this first episode of a new spin-off series, Toby & Chris begin on their journey watching all the classic films Toby hasn't seen. They begin by joining Scottish folk hero William Wallace as he unites his countrymen in a fight against English tyranny in Mel Gibson’s 1995 historical epic...
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Classics: A little introduction...
It’s been a little bit tough to get together and record during the pandemic, so we thought we’d try something a little new… Introducing the new spin-off series You Haven’t Seen That?! Classics
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Sister Act
In this week's episode Eric and Chris take a little break from their regular scheduled programming to talk about a film that Eric thought he HAD seen, the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg comedy classic Sister Act.
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When Harry Met Sally...
In this week's episode Eric and Chris sit down and embark on a ten year long journey of Harry Burns and Sally Albright, two people who starts out hating each other, only to become close friends and then maybe something more in the classic Nora Ephron/Rob Reiner romantic comedy When Harry Met...
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Poltergeist
In this week's episode Eric and Chris follow Carol-Anne into the light as they sit down to discuss the classic Steven Spielberg written and producer, Tobe Hooper directed, 80s horror film Poltergeist.
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Jerry Maguire
In this week's episode Eric and Chris follow the lift of sports agent Jerry Maguire who, after writing a mission statement, finds his life upended in Cameron Crowe's 1996 romantic dramedy Jerry Magurie.
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Big Trouble in Little China
In this week's episode Eric and Chris head to Little China where they get caught up in a whirlwind of gang warfare, kidnapping and Chinese black magic as they join truck driver Jack Burton on his adventure to save his friends kidnapped fiancé from the evil Lo Pan in John Carpenter's 1986 cult...
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Escape From New York
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are in the futuristic world of 1997 where New York has been transformed into a massive prison. Behind it's walls, renegade Snake Plissken is on a mission to recuse the President of the United States in John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic Escape From New York.
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The Abyss
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are joined by friend and former guest Toby, as they kick off Season 3 with a film about a group of deep-sea oil drillers who encounter something other-worldly at the bottom of the ocean.
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Season 2 Wrap Up
In this week's episode Eric and Chris take a look back at season 2, highlighting some of their favourite films, memorable moments and plan what is going to be on the slate for season 3.
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Fantasia
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are joined by former guest Tom, as the three of them venture deep into the world of classical animation and classical music with the classic 1940 Disney masterpiece Fantasia
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An American Tail
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are swept overboard and plunged into a world of adventure when they join a young mouse named Fievel as he endeavours to be reunited with his family in the strange new land of America in Don Bluth's 1986 family animated classic An American Tail.
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The Blair Witch Project
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are joined by their buddy Colleen as they venture deep into the woods with three young filmmakers who are trying to make a documentary about a mysterious with in the classic 1999 horror film The Blair Witch Project. Featuring Special Guest Colleen Lockwood.
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The Wizard
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are joined by first time guest Toby as they chat about one of his all time favourite childhood films,
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This is Spinal Tap
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are joined by their good friend Simon, and head off on tour with ageing rock gods Spinal Tap in Rob Reiner's much loved 1984 cult classic This is Spinal Tap.
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My Girl
In this week's episode Eric and Chris sit down to watch the classic 1991 family drama My Girl. A film that depicts the summer in the life of a young girl in 1972 as she weaves her way through the end of childhood embracing life, love and everything in between.
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Ghost
In this week's episode Eric and Chris sit down to watch Jerry Zucker's hit film Ghost, a story of a recently murdered man who, with the help of a psychic, tries to figure out why he was killed and also help protect the love his life.
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The Karate Kid
In this week's episode Eric an Chris find themselves teaming up with young Daniel LaRusso, a new resident to California, who finds himself the target of local bullies. After befriending local man Mr Miyagi, Daniel begins to learn the art of Karate, as well as a lesson that violence might be the...
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Short Circuit
In this week's episode Eric sits down to watch one of Chris's all time childhood favourites, Short Circuit. The beloved John Badham film tells the story of a charismatic robot who finds himself on the run after miraculously coming to life.
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Waterworld
In this week's episode Eric finally watches the disastrous 1995 fantasy film Waterworld. He and Chris discuss what went wrong, how it could have been saved and if Kevin Costner really is that terrible an actor.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In this week's episode Eric sits down to watch one of Chirs's favourites as a kid, the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Crime is on the rise in New York City as a strange new gang is taking over, can the Turtles stop it? And will Eric enjoy watching people in giant rubber turtle masks?
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The Wedding Singer
In this week's episode Eric and Chris stick with the 80 set romantic comedies as they followed heartbroken wedding singer Robbie Hart as he slowly starts to fall for adorable waitress Julia in the 1998 romantic comedy The Wedding Singer.
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Pretty in Pink
In this week's episode Eric & Chris look at another John Hughes teen classic with the 1986 film Pretty in Pink. Money, class, friendship and whether or not it's important to go to your prom are all examined in this classic coming of age film.
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Airplane!
In this week's episode Eric and Chris watch the hilarious cult comedy classic (ahh alliteration) Airplane! from 1980.
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Mortal Kombat/Street Fighter
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are joined by their old buddy (and action movie aficionado Mike) for a double feature of 90s video game inspired movies. Round One finds them heading to Outworld in Paul W.S. Anderson's 1995 film Mortal Kombat, while Round Two has them pitted against the evil...
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Twister
In this week's episode Eric and Chris jump back into the Bill Paxton pool with the 1996 blockbuster Twister, a film that tells the thrilling tale of tornado researchers and their attempts to learn more about the devastating weather phenomenon.
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Child's Play
In this week's episode Eric and Chris jump back into the horror genre with the 1988 classic about a dying serial killer who transfers his soul into the body of a child's doll so he can exact his revenge of those who double crossed him.
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First Blood
In this week's episode Eric & Chris see where it all started with the first Rambo film, First Blood. They discuss the minimalist action, interesting character study and why it all led to overblown sequels as they watch Ted Kotcheff and Sylvester Stallone's 1982 action classic.
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Good Morning, Vietnam
In this week's episode Eric and Chris get caught up in a lighter depiction of the Vietnam war with Barry Levinson's 1987 comedy Good Morning, Vietnam. Following the exploits of unorthodox radio DJ Adrian Cronauer as he shakes things up with his superiors and tries to make sense of the war he…
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Risky Business
In this week's episode we dip back into the Tom Cruise canon with his star making role in Paul Brickman's 1983 comedy Risky Business, the tale of a stressed out high schooler, a call girl and the freedom you can get by just letting go sometimes.
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The Sandlot
In this week's episode Eric and Chris sit down to watch the 1993 kids cult classic The Sandlot, a film about making friends, getting into trouble and the game of baseball.
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Showgirls
In this week's episode Eric and Chris are joined by their old friend Tom, as they sit down and become baffled by the insanity that is the world of Vegas dancing and wild mood swings in Paul Verhoeven's 1995 schlock masterpiece Showgirls.
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Crocodile Dundee
In this week's episode Eric and Chris struggle to comprehend the narrative and motivations of the 1986 comedy Crocodile Dundee, a film featuring Australian icon Paul Hogan as an outback tracker headed for the urban jungle of New York City.
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Can't Hardly Wait
In this week's episode Eric and Chris settle in for a big end of school party, filled with drinking, romance and revenge. However, they find that there may be a little more going on than amazing Paradise City covers and angel strippers in the classic 1998 teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait.
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Season 1 Wrap Up
In this week's episode Eric and Chris take a look back at some of the more memorable films they've watched this season, discussing favourite moments, favourite performances and how much of a revelation Bill Paxton was for Eric. They also tease what's in store for them next season.
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Back to the Future Parts 2 & 3
In this week's episode Eric & Chris are joined by Eric's former housemate and the man who came up with the idea for the podcast, Simon, as they sit down to finish off the classic 80s/90s time travelling trilogy Back to the Future with Parts 2 and 3.
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Dirty Dancing
In this week's episode Eric & Chris have the time of their life as they sit down with their good friend Colleen Lockwood to chat about one of her childhood favourites, Dirty Dancing. They discuss the films impact, it's cultural statements and the Baby's sisters amazing talent show performance.
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The Dark Crystal
In this week's episode Eric and Chris find themselves caught up in the fantastic world created by Brian Froud and Jim Henson with the dark and enchanting fantasy film that scarred a generation of children, The Dark Crystal.
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Dumb & Dumber
In this weeks episode Eric and Chris are joined by their good friend, and co-host of The Criterion Quest podcast, Tom Lockwood as Eric finally watches the sheer wonderful stupidity that is the 1994 road comedy Dumb & Dumber.
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Speed
In this week's episode Eric and Chris join Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock as they attempt to stop madman Dennis Hopper's plan to extort money by rigging an LA bus with a bomb that will blow if the bus drops below 60mph.
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Home Alone
In this week's episode Eric and Chris sit down to discover where the 90s fascination with Macaulay Culkin began with this John Hughes scripted comedy about a young boy left home alone for the holidays.
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True Lies
In this week's episode Eric & Chris get caught up in a world of deceit, terrorism and used car salesmen with the Schwarzenegger/Cameron classic True Lies. Featuring Special Guest Michael Gekas.
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Friday the 13th
In this week's episode Eric and Chris finally dive into the world of horror films with the 1980 classic Friday the 13th.
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Weird Science
In this week's episode Eric and Chris dive into the world of John Hughes with this "classic" tale of two dweeby high school kids who decided to make their dream woman with the help of their home computer.
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Beverly Hills Cop
In this week's episode Eric and Chris sit down to watch Eddie Murphy's star making performance as Detective Axel Foley in Martin Brest's 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop.
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Mulan
In this week's episode Eric and Chris sit down to watch a film neither of them have seen before, the 1998 Disney classic Mulan, featuring an unlikely warrior hero and her plucky dragon sidekick saving China from an invading Hun horde.
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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
In this week's episode Eric and Chris travel through time with a pair of loveable idiots attempting to pass their history report in Stephen Herek's 1989 film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
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National Lampoon's Vacation
In this week's episode Eric and Chris pile into the family truckster and make their way across America with the Griswold family. Everything that could go wrong, does as the gang encounters chaos, adventure and songs by Lindsey Buckingham on their quest to Wally World.
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The Blues Brothers
In this week's episode Eric and Chris head off on a musical journey with Jake and Elwood Blues as they attempt to get their old band back together to play one big show to help save the orphanage in which they grew up.