The Test of Time
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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Episode 531: The Player (1992) (opens the original)
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While fighting for his job, a Hollywood executive accidentally kills a screenwriter. Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to discuss an allergy to Seth Rogen, a currently dead director, and Michael Bay literally thinking outside the box. Then we see if The Player stands the Test of Time.
Episode 530: EuroTrip (2004) (opens the original)
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After getting dumped by his girlfriend in humiliating fashion, a high school graduate travels across Europe to find his pen pal. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to chat about the hostel experience, the one thing Matt Damon is bad at, and the time Alan went to a nude beach. Scotty doesn't know—but we'll find out—whether EuroTrip stands the Test of Time.
Episode 529: Road Trip (2000) (opens the original)
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A college freshman films himself having sex, then drives halfway across the country with some friends to prevent his girlfriend from seeing the tape. Listen as we discuss "pimps 'n' hos" parties, a director who really likes licking toes, and a fraternity meet-cute. Then we see if Road Trip stands the Test of Time.
Episode 528: 27 Dresses (2008) (opens the original)
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A perpetual bridesmaid grows frustrated when her sister and her boss get engaged. Special guest Grace Noah joins us to chat about good-looking characters doing bad things, the positive aspects of being a people-pleaser, and narrating a wedding slideshow live. Then we see if 27 Dresses stands the Test of Time.
Episode 527: The Last Boy Scout (1991) (opens the original)
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A seedy private investigator and a disgraced quarterback team up to uncover a conspiracy that will make football more profitable. Listen as we discuss a senator who should stay home for the night, bulletproof pigs, and an epic exposition/trauma dump. Then we see if The Last Boy Scout stands the Test of Time.
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