Movielife Crisis

Disney's 1995 animated musical: Pocahontas! Is it historically accurate? No. Is it entertaining? Meh. But, does it at least have great songs????? Also no. Or maybe. You decide -- we can't agree. One thing we can all agree it has is Mel Gibson, to our complete surprise. And if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll find things you never knew you never knew. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis &lt...

Scorsese, De Niro, Pesci, Sharon Stone, Las Vegas + Mafia. If you like these things and have LOTS of time to spare, this is the movie for you! Stone gets an Oscar nod for this role, the soundtrack is incredible, the outfits are next level, and yet still I'm not sure about it. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes + support the arts

To infinity, and… back to 1995. Pixar changed the game forever with Toy Story, the first feature-length computer-animated movie, and somehow it still feels like magic. Toy Story wasn’t just a kids’ movie; it was a cultural reset. Join us as we dig into the nostalgia, the behind-the-scenes chaos, and the wild fact that none of us ever looked at our toys the same way again. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus epis...

Well, howdy partner, and welcome in to the review of Sam Raimi’s gloriously weird western, The Quick and the Dead. Sharon Stone struts into town in a leather duster and an I'm Batman speaking voice, Leonardo DiCaprio is playing “Kid” before he was The Kid, Gene Hackman is Lex Luthor in a duster, and Russell Crowe is inexplicably a pacifist preacher with a deadly draw. This movie is part spaghetti western, part comic-book splash page, and all Raimi—complete with crash zooms, Dutch angles...

This week we dust off a time capsule that tried to sell McDonald’s as family therapy: Bye Bye Love. Paul Reiser, Matthew Modine, and Randy Quaid are three divorced dads trying to figure out how to date, parent, and survive suburbia in a world where every kid’s soccer practice ends in a Quarter Pounder. Also: Janeane Garofalo steals the whole movie in like 7 minutes. How can a movie this good (to us) be this impossible to find in the modern internet, and can we do anything to bring it ba...

Another of those rare instances where Jeff and JT agree with the Academy of Motion Pictures, we're on Braveheart this episode. Mel Gibson swings a sword, makes speeches, and somehow wears both a kilt and face paint, in defiance of all actual historical records. We talk its big Best Picture Oscar win, James Horner’s score that still gives us goosebumps, questionable history, and battle scenes that absolutely still slap. Was it as good as we remembered, or were we just teenagers hopped up ...

Holy schnikes! The guys fire up the Callahan brake pad factory for a deep dive into Tommy Boy, the 1995 buddy comedy that made Chris Farley a legend and confirmed David Spade's status as the ultimate sarcastic friend. How did this movie that shouldn't have happened and almost didn't end up being one of the most memorable and quotable 90s comedies? And where would Farley have ended up in the pantheon of SNL movie stars if he hadn't ODed at age 33? Brake pads not guaranteed, but laughs ar...

Hey folks, in this episode, we’re taking a trip back to 1995 with "Money Train," featuring the dynamic duo of Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. Remember those days of long-distance charges and calling cards? We sure do, and we're diving into all the nostalgia. Join us as we chat about the film's plot, the unforgettable scenes, and the unique world of transit cops. We’ll share some laughs, personal stories, and our take on why this movie is a classic in the buddy cop genre. So grab your popco...

As if! We're heading back to 1995 Beverly Hills where the cell phones are worn on a gold chain, the outfits are iconic, and the teen slang is totally delightful. This week, we’re diving into Amy Heckerling’s genre-defining classic, Clueless. It's the film that gave us Paul Rudd as everyone's forever crush, taught us how to use “sporadically” in a sentence, and somehow made traffic school charming. We break down Alicia Silverstone’s star turn as Cher Horowitz: high school queen, matchmak...

Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are on the case—and so are we. This week, we’re diving into the 1995 action-comedy that launched Will Smith and Martin Lawrence into blockbuster stardom and taught a generation the value of slow-motion explosions. We talk Bayhem before it had a name, buddy cop tropes at full volume, and the weirdly electric chemistry between two guys just yelling at each other for two straight hours. Plus: a very 90s soundtrack, Tea Leoni’s underrated performance, and the eterna...

Veronica Vaughn, so hot. Want to touch the hiney! Come with us as we determine if that was a brilliant quote or if we all just thought that because we were teenagers. Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Bridgette Wilson (not yet Sampras), and memorable bit parts from Norm MacDonald and Chris Farley. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes + support the arts

The weirdest, most fun Die Hard is also the highest grossing movie of 1995, and here we go. Bruce Willis with Samuel L Jackson and Jeremy Irons as the best villain in ages. Did you know this wasn't supposed to be a Die Hard movie? Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes + support the arts

What we have here is a failure to communicate! Damon Wayans' epic masterpiece of a military ensemble comedy is finally here, and our quotes section has been really gearing up for it. Hillary Banks/Karyn Parsons is here as well + did you know this is a remake of a Charlton Heston movie from 1955? Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes + support the arts

Is it yet another culk classic teen coming-of-age ensemble comedy with a great GenX soundtrack? Yes, it is. Is it Rex Manning Day? Yes, it is. Are Liv Tyler and Renee Zellwegger in it? Yes. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes + support the arts

Does Kevin Costner's most-expensive-movie-of-all-time live up to the not-hype? It was panned upon release and needed huge international numbers to break even, but honestly it's gotten a bad rap. It's not great, but it is really interesting and even awesome in spots. Dennis Hopper and Jeanine Tripplehorn and even a quick appearance from young Jack Black. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes + support the ...

Who can forget that classic Sandra Bullock vehicle from '95, The Net. Where she's a hacker with a heart of gold who then goes on the run with the help of her friend/former lover/former therapist Dennis Miller while being chased by a dark and dangerous group who wants to secretly take over the world? Yeah, that one. Did she or did she not have bangs throughout the movie, and why can't Jeff crank an outboard motor on an inflatable dinghy? Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-...

Who is Keyser Soze? Kevin Spacey (Academy Award win for this role), Gabriel Bryne, Benecio Del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Stephen Baldwin all work together while Chazz Palminteri tries to bust them. From director Bryan Singer and writer Christopher McQuarrie (Academy Award win for this script). I mean, what do you say about this incredible heist thriller? It's an all timer. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes ...

From the brilliant minds of young Ice Cube and DJ Pooh, this genre-establishing comedy about one single day in the hood of South Central LA is still wildly funny and relevant. Introducing Chris Tucker, and with John Witherspoon, Regina King, Bernie Mac, Faison Love, and so many more. Did this movie briefly conquer racism in 1995? Listen and find out. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes...

Did we predict 2020 in 1995? And we I mean Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Kevin Spacey, Cuba Gooding Jr, and Donald Sutherland. Listen this week to find out! Plus, movie ticket inflation and where Friends is like Outbreak.... Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes + support the arts

We've entered the Joel Schumacher Bat-Era, featuring Val Kilmer's one and only turn as the Caped Crusader. Also Nicole Kidman, Jim Carrey and his real-life nemesis Tommy Lee Jones, plus Drew Barrymore and our first appearance from Robin, aka Chris O'Donnell. Additionally, bat nipples. Support the show http://www.movielifecrisis.com <-- website http://www.patreon.com/movielifecrisis <-- bonus episodes + support the arts