 A troubled teen has visions of a nightmarish rabbit, who warns him about the end of the world. In our annual Halloween episode, we discuss time-traveling acceptance letters from Harvard, the laziest teacher ever, and how NASA can win the space race. Then we find out if Donnie Darko stands the Test of Time.

The Test of Time

Episode 278: Donnie Darko (2001)

 When rogue Russians steal a powerful weapon, Agent 007 must face off against the former 006. We wrap up our James Bond trilogy by talking about the cardinal rule of the GoldenEye video game, if someone can be a sadist and a masochist, and how clicky pens cause both anger and joy. Then we find out if GoldenEye stands the Test of Time.

Episode 277: GoldenEye (1995)

 What do you do when an evil villain wants to kill everyone on Earth? You send James Bond to space! Listen as we chat about two kinds of gondolas, Bond’s bungling of famous quotes, and an awful way to describe sex. Then we find out if Moonraker stands the Test of Time.

Episode 276: Moonraker (1979)

 When a group of villains steal two nuclear bombs, there’s only one man who can stop them:  Bond.  James Bond.  Join us as we chat about the movie that Alan watches everyday, a word that makes it creepier when an old man dates a younger woman, and the magic of salt water as lubricant. Then we find out if Thunderball stands the Test of Time.

Episode 275: Thunderball (1965)

 A mild-mannered amnesiac faces her past as a covert assassin.   Listen as we discuss scholars who decode anagrams, making easy jokes about New Jersey, and James’ white whale on eBay. Then we find out if The Long Kiss Goodnight stands the Test of Time.

Episode 274: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

 Derek Zoolander may be really, really, ridiculously good looking, but will that help when he’s brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia? Join us as we chat about a waste of Vince Vaughn, a shockingly dated version of Monopoly, and the real reason why cell phones aren't tiny anymore. Don’t feel like you’re taking crazy pills—we’re just finding out if Zoolander stands the Test of Time.

Episode 273: Zoolander (2001)

 Earth faces annihilation, and the only thing that can save humanity is… two humpback whales? Join us for a chat about the Lorax’s agenda, a weird thing to say on a stump button, and the dangers of working in a fireworks factory. Then we find out if Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home stands the Test of Time.

Episode 272: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

 Spock is dead… or is he? Kirk is on a mission to find his friend, who may have been brought back to life. Join us for a conversation about the measured response to a yellow alert, the logic of Vulcan mysticism, and why our podcast episodes aren't fungible. We also discover that we define many words differently as we decide if Star Trek III: The Search for Spock stands the Test of Time.

Episode 271: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

 Admiral James Kirk and an old enemy battle over a device that can create life... or destroy it.   We kick off Star Trek September by talking about James' imaginary friend, the Shakespeare lines we actually remember, and the difference between hard and soft sci-fi. Then we find out if Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan stands the Test of Time.

Episode 270: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

 Snake Plissken has a new mission in a city that’s been turned into a prison… only this time, he’s got to survive a night in Los Angeles. Join us as we chat about sequels that are basically remakes, maps to Tom Arnold’s house, and how hard it is for Dave Bautista to stay shirtless. Then we find out if Escape from L.A. stands the Test of Time.

Episode 269: Escape from L.A. (1996)

 In the future year 1997, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a prison. When the President is held hostage inside the city, it's up to one man to go in and rescue him: Snake Plissken. Listen as we talk about Walt Disney’s last words, confusing a coffee shop with a gay bar, and the possible discovery of an Ernest Borgnine fart. Then we find out if Escape from New York stands the Test of Time.

Episode 268: Escape from New York (1981)

 A man with an overactive imagination turns a UHF station into the most popular TV channel in town. Two very special mystery guests join us for a conversation about how to make Livin’ on a Prayer funnier, the wrong way to clean your glasses, and a terrible idea for a Billy Joel parody. Then we find out if UHF stands the Test of Time.

Episode 267: UHF (1989)

 Two British runners go for gold at the 1924 Olympics. Join us as we talk about the disastrous Dan and Dave ad campaign, random facts you learn from The Simpsons, and why newspapers spin in the movies. Then we find out if Chariots of Fire—a movie with neither chariots nor fire—stands the Test of Time.

Episode 266: Chariots of Fire (1981)

 A lonely and frustrated boy discovers a magical world of monsters under his bed. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss monster Bar Mitzvahs, what constitutes cheating in pinball, and the only acceptable way to hang baseball cards on a wall. Then we find out if Little Monsters stands the Test of Time.

Episode 265: Little Monsters (1989)

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.