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In this episode, we dive into the wonderfully weird world of "Gentlemen Broncos," a 2009 cult comedy directed by Jared Hess. The film follows Benjamin, a home-schooled teenager and aspiring science fiction writer, whose life takes a bizarre turn when his novel is stolen by his idol, a washed-up author named Chevalier. As Chevalier publishes the sto…
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"Revenge of the Nerds," the 1984 comedy directed by Jeff Kanew, is like a time capsule from an era when the word 'nerd' was more pejorative than praise. It's a movie that wears its pocket protector proudly and its slide rule defiantly. Get ready to adjust your glasses and embrace your inner geek as we dive into this underdog tale of brains over bra…
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"Being John Malkovich," the 1999 film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman, is not just a movie; it's a head-spinning, mind-bending, existential joyride into the surreal. If you ever thought your life was weird, this movie is here to say, “Hold my puppet.” Let’s crawl through the low-ceilinged portal and explore the wonderfully bi…
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Ah, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," the 1982 classic that's less a movie and more a time capsule from the era of big hair, Van Halen, and the eternal struggle of high school existence. Directed by Amy Heckerling and penned by Cameron Crowe, this flick isn’t just about fast times; it's about the real times of teenage life in the early '80s. So, let’…
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Welcome, dear listeners, to the wonderfully wacky world of "Transylvania 6-5000," a film that dares to ask the question: What happens when you mix classic monsters, '80s humor, and a plot thinner than Dracula's cape? Released in 1985, directed by Rudy De Luca, this movie is a comedic take on the monster genre that will leave you bewildered, bemused…
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Strange Brew is a strange comedic experience that must be seen to be fully understood. This film was born from a recurring sketch on the Canadian version of SNL, called Second City TV, in the same way that Wayne's World or the Blues Brothers started as sketches on SNL. The film stars Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as Bob and Doug McKenzie, two tocque…
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In this episode Nancy and Wayne discuss a little known classic film called Possums, starring Mac Davis, Cynthia Sykes, and Greg Coolidge. The film follows the story of a small town's high school football team that finds itself cancelled after a 13 year losing streak. The team's announcer finds a fun way to keep the spirit of high school football al…
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As a special Thanksgiving treat, Wayne and Nancy watched Paul Blart: Mall Cop. What does this have to do with Thanksgiving you ask? Some of the movie's events take place on Black Friday! What's more Thanksgiving-esque than that? Please tune in to see what Wayne and Nancy thought about this flick and to find out what they have in mind for a special …
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Wayne and Nancy use their lunch break to talk about the 1944 Cary Grant classic, Once Upon A Time. This film will delight audiences with its whimsy, over-top-acting, music loving insects, and animation. If you are a fan of Sing!, A Christmas Carol, or Cary Grant films, check out Once Upon A Time! As of this recording, Once Upon A Time was available…
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