Revenge of the 90s: A Movie Podcast

We've got another crossover episode for you with our friends at Uncanny Cinema, and this time, we're talking about 1994's 'Silence of the Hams,' a Billy Zane spoof movie that is... well, interesting to say the least. Let's get our first look at what Zane was up to in the '90s, and be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/.

Okay, we wouldn't necessarily call this movie "great," because it makes a ton of unforced errors. But there's still a lot to like here, including one of the most incredible climactic scenes ever put on film. Keanu Reeves was probably right to pass on this one (and Sandra Bullock basically had to do this), but 'Speed 2' is a fascinating film - and occasionally pretty solid. Let's look back at one of the most maligned sequels of all time, and when you're done, be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/.

Nobody could ever accuse Kevin Costner of not taking huge swings throughout his career, and sometimes those huge swings resulted in Oscar victories. The pinnacle of Costner's career might have come with 1990's 'Dances with Wolves,' which perfectly married his penchant for bold storytelling and his personal vested interest in exploring and unpacking the myth of the American west. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

We've been wanting to talk about 1996's 'Eddie' for a while now, and wouldn't you know it, the New York Knicks finally became a real team again and made the Eastern Conference Finals! What better way to celebrate this momentous sports occasion than by talking about the comedy where Whoopi Goldberg becomes their coach? Follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Our mission - which we've chosen to accept - is to rank the entire Mission: Impossible film series, which feels like asking God to rank His most beautiful creations. It's wrong, but we're going to do it anyway. Let us know your ranking on social @revengeof90spod and be sure to check us out on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Note: This is post-Sinners!Regardless, here are some of our favorite impending 2025 movie releases. We've got a heck of a year of film awaiting us, so let's dive in. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

For those of us who grew up in the 1990s and enjoyed a sick day or two, 'The Jerry Springer Show' was inescapable. The controversial and raunchy show was one of the biggest cultural touchstones of the decade and remains in the zeitgeist to this day. To help us talk about 1998's 'Ringleader,' Springer's own shameless attempt to cash in on the success of the show in a feature-film format, we've brought on guest Ross Benes, author of '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times' which you can buy here: https://us.amazon.com/1999-Culture-Conquered-Kickstarted-Politics/dp/0700638571. Be sure to catch us on social media @revengeof90spod or on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

In this episode, we talk about one of the most important movies ever made - 1993's "Schindler's List," made in a year that truly cemented director Steven Spielberg as the greatest director of all time. This is a film that needs to be shown, taught, discussed, and shared with as many people as possible. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod or on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

With baseball season nearly upon us, we are covering 1994's 'Major League II,' the rare sports movie sequel that attempts to recapture the magic of the original - with mixed results! Still, nothing pumps us up quite like seeing Rick Vaughn walk out of that bullpen to close out a playoff game. This is another joint episode with our other podcast, the California Penal League, so be sure to like, review, and subscribe to both shows, and follow us on social @revengeof90spod and @calpenalpod.

Welcome to our first recorded episode in 2025 - and it's got a GREAT ASS. For us, the action of podcasting is always going to be the juice, so we're proud to present to you our episode on one of the best heist movies of all time, 1995's 'Heat.' Check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com!

We've hit the new year, but we're still thinking about one of our favorite annual holiday watches - 1992's 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.' Leave it to the Muppets to create one of the greatest adaptions of the story, with Michael Caine putting in an incredible performance that captures exactly how you should star in a Muppet movie. Catch us on social @revengeof90spod and Substack at revengeof90s.substack.com.

We're starting off this year's holiday celebration by talking about one of our favorite family 90s Christmas movies - 1994's 'The Santa Clause!' Scott Calvin is what appears to be an awful father, forever changed by becoming Santa Claus, while his ex-wife and her new husband Neil attempt to annihilate the magic of Christmas for Scott and Laura's young son Charlie. Essentially, none of the adults come off all that great here - but it's still a holiday classic!

If there was a time in your life when you thought 'The Sixth Sense' was the scariest movie you've ever seen and you weren't sure you could ever handle watching it again, this is the episode for you. Relive this game-changing 1999 horror classic with us and then be sure to check us out on social media @revengeof90spod.

You might be coming here for giant snake-related horror, but you'll stay for Jon Voight's unhinged performance. 'Anaconda' is a B-movie creature feature at its very best, and it's no wonder it has gained a cult following over the years. When you're done with the episode, be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Cherry Falls is a 1999 slasher movie that never even saw a theatrical release in the United States - but it should have! Learn all about this virgin-killing extravaganza and be sure to add it to your spooky season watchlist. And when you're done with this episode, be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

With baseball's postseason upon us, we're talking about 1993's 'The Sandlot,' one of our favorite coming-of-age movies of the decade. Hear us wax poetic about the magic of baseball and being a kid in our latest episode, and then be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Here's the thing: All of the 'Alien' movies rock. And that includes 1997's 'Alien Resurrection,' which takes a lot of wild, bold swings and takes the franchise in some really fun directions considering the nearly impossible thing it was initially tasked with (i.e. bringing back a dead Ripley). Definitely give this one a rewatch - time has been kind to it. And be sure to check us out on social too @revengeof90spod.

In one of Michael Douglas' best roles, he plays a severely disgruntled defense worker who has become completely fed up with, well, society in general. Come see what's got William "D-Fens" Foster all bent out of shape and then be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

This documentary starring Robert Downey, Jr. remains a prescient watch in modern times, along with being a great time capsule of a movie, providing an intimate glimpse into early 90s culture. You might have seen some clips of this movie floating around on social media, but the full documentary - shot during the 1992 Democratic National Convention - is worth the watch, especially during this election season. Catch this compelling 90s documentary, and then be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

The River Wild is as good as '90s thrillers get, anchored by genuinely great nature action and typically fantastic performances from an absolutely stacked cast that included Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, David Strathairn, Joseph Mazzello, and John C. Reilly. Let's all enter the gauntlet together, and when we make it out the other end, catch us on social media @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.