 After destroying an Afghan village, Soviet soldiers try to outrun the mujahideen fighters that are hot on their trail. This week, we chat about what makes a movie a flop, a not-so-scary notebook, and what RPG really stands for. Then we find out if The Beast stands the Test of Time. 

The Test of Time

Episode 230: The Beast (1988)

 Kids from the wrong side of the tracks have to grow up fast when a member of their gang kills a rich bully. This week, we discuss an extremely bizarre field trip, the difference between a rumble and fisticuffs, and the one way Entourage actually makes something better. Then we see if The Outsiders stands the Test of Time.

Episode 229: The Outsiders (1983)

 Mick Dundee can tame the dangerous creatures of the Australian outback, but he faces a different kind of wildlife in the urban jungle of New York City. This week, we chat about bidet mishaps, why you should never run barefoot on the streets of Manhattan, and the perfect metaphor for being a Mets fan. James also makes John Lennon spin in his grave as we find out if “Crocodile” Dundee stands the Test of Time.

Episode 228: "Crocodile" Dundee (1986)

 A charming widower tries to balance a new relationship with his demanding job… President of the United States. This week, we discuss Amazon Alexas in the White House, Millard Fillmore’s character, and Elon Musk’s love life. Then we find out if 1995’s The American President stands the Test of Time.

Episode 227: The American President (1995)

 A small town is invaded by… well, killer klowns from outer space.  For our Halloween spooktacular, we chat about the "gumball" eyes on popsicles, why you shouldn’t describe what you’re doing while being chased, and what this movie has in common with Independence Day, Batman & Robin, and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Then we find out if Killer Klowns From Outer Space stands the Test of Time.

Episode 226: Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

 Evil witches want to rid England of all its children, and the only person who can stop them is a little boy who's been turned into a mouse.  This week, we chat about an odd treatment for diabetes, how Roald Dahl was inspired by the '86 Mets, and the "hamstertopia" that James built for his pet. Then we find out if 1990’s The Witches stands the Test of Time.

Episode 225: The Witches (1990)

 A plane crashes in the Gobi desert, and the survivors face starvation, thirst, and nomads as they struggle to stay alive. This week, we discuss wise words from Buzz Aldrin, how not to start an inspirational speech, and getting demoted from “Captain” to “Mister.” We also chat about this year's depressing iHeartRadio Music Festival before finding out if 2004's Flight of the Phoenix stands the Test of Time.

Episode 224: Flight of the Phoenix (2004)

 When a singer is threatened by a dangerous stalker, she hires — and then falls for — a handsome new bodyguard. This week, we discuss traceable typewriters, Yelp reviews for hitmen, and pooping in Taylor Swift’s house. We also reveal the details of Nick’s Marathon 2020 before finding out if Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii will always love youuuuuuuuuuuuu! Nah, we just find out if The Bodyguard stands the Test of Time.

Episode 223: The Bodyguard (1992)

 A woman goes from giving lap dances to headlining a topless revue on the Las Vegas Strip. This week, we talk about Alien Ant Farm’s Michael Jackson cover, a sex scene that looks like a shark attack, and what nude dancers have in common with the Sith. We also discuss our 2020 voting plans before finding out if Showgirls stands the Test of Time.

Episode 222: Showgirls (1995)

 A man in Africa with no knowledge of the “modern world” goes on a quest to rid his tribe of an evil thing: a Coke bottle that fell from the sky. This week, special guest Joanna Brief joins us to discuss a questionable use of Rock-A-Bye-Baby, a bizarre Yiddish catchphrase, and the comedic appeal of a terrorist who slips on banana peels (sorry.) Then we find out if The Gods Must Be Crazy stands the Test of Time.

Episode 221: The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)

 Twins, who were separated at birth, join forces as adults to get revenge on the gangsters who killed their parents. This week, we chat about Jean-Claude Van Damme’s résumé, Bernie Madoff’s charity work, and Lindsay Lohan’s British accent. We also discuss Super Mario 3D All Stars before finding out if Double Impact stands the Test of Time.

Episode 220: Double Impact (1991)

 A young woman pretends to be a man to protect her father, defeat the Huns, and save China. This week, we discuss how animated horses are like snowflakes, why you shouldn’t name characters after food, and the benefits of zip-lining with someone who’s the size of Shrek. Then we find out if 1998’s Mulan stands the Test of Time.

Episode 219: Mulan (1998)

 Bill and Ted are back, fighting evil robot versions of themselves and making their way through heaven and hell. This week, we chat about the difference between a wedgie and a melvin, the history of the Happy Birthday song, and who watched the Hawaii Five-0 reboot. We also discuss The Batman, Flashpoint, and Chadwick Boseman (RIP) before finding out if Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey stands the Test of Time.

Episode 218: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)

 A pair of slackers are destined to change the world with their music. They just have to pass history first. This week, we chat about grandfather clock maintenance, Keanu Reeves historians, and how Tom and Tom beat Bill and Ted. Be excellent to each other — and party on, dudes! — as we find out if Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure stands the Test of Time.

Episode 217: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

 A former gangster adjusts to life in the suburbs when he joins the witness protection program. Special guest Samantha Noah returns to discuss shockingly inexpensive hot dogs, the dangers of garbage disposals, and how the Wet Bandits always seem to just walk into other people’s houses. Then we find out if My Blue Heaven stands the Test of Time.

Episode 216: My Blue Heaven (1990)

Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.

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