Episodes
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This week on Film Lag, Nick & Melissa are introduced to the heart-pounding thriller 'Marathon Man', where Dustin Hoffman's running skills are put to the test against a backdrop of espionage and dental distress. They'll dive into the infamous "Is it safe?" scene that will make you cancel your next dentist appointment and discuss the stylish 70s cinematography running throughout this gem. Tune in to find out if Melissa will ever trust Nick's movie choices - or anything - again. Listen now, if you dare!
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This week’s episode finds us sprinting into the dystopian world of The Running Man to unpack the adrenaline-pumping action of this 80s classic. Can we survive tackling the film's portrayal of a totalitarian society obsessed with reality TV, debating the ethical quandaries of the entertainment industry, and marveling at Arnold Schwarzenegger's one-liners that are as sharp as his biceps? Expect a whirlwind tour through the high-stakes game show that pits man against gladiator, and society against its own worst impulses. Tune in, turn up the volume, and let's get running!
P.S. Don’t forget to stretch!
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This year’s summer break episode features a special guest star who’s back for more: Matt! Our gracious host selected the ‘86 Eddie Murphy flick The Golden Child and joined us to discuss the difference between watching this film as a kid vs. as an adult, fun facts about the movie, and if Nick’s Eddie Murphy impressions have the potential to save the world. Join us to see if good conquers evil!
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Summer road trip? Check. Quality family time? Check. Slapstick shenanigans at every turn? Check. This week we tag along for the ride with Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and the whole Griswold clan in 1983’s National Lampoon’s Vacation. Join us as we dive into the hilarious misadventures of the Griswold family as they embark on a disastrous cross-country road trip to Walley World. See you on the holiday road!
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Cue the epic saxophone and put on your best 80s blazer because this week we are watching St. Elmo’s Fire. With a dreamy brat pack cast and catchy theme song, this film covers an often-overlooked time in a young person’s life: life after college. We’ll dish on the best moments, trivia and favorite characters. Join us!
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It’s that special time of year again, where we celebrate and salute the best parts of America by watching the 1996 smash hit Independence Day. Surely this was good ol’ Uncle Sam’s favorite flick! Tune in for a deep dive on the worst aspect ratio to watch a movie in (4:3), how this film came about, and try not to wish you were at a BBQ.
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This week Melissa gets stuck in the inescapable gravity of 1979’s The Black Hole. Join us as we navigate spacial anomalies, mad scientists, questionable outfits, and unexpected guest stars. Let’s get spacey!
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Clint Eastwood, a biker and an orangutan walk into a honky-tonk bar. Maybe that sounds like a joke, but it’s the absurd plot of this week’s film: Every Which Way But Loose. Was this a comedy or an action movie? Any which genre you pick, we liked it! Like a good jukebox, this movie has a little of everything: bikers, bare-knuckle boxing, country music and a cheatin’ woman. Listen along as we croon about our favorite parts and the history of this odd little film that also happened to rake in a lot of cash.
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In anticipation of epic summer trips, Nick and Melissa booked a ticket for the grandest trip of them all: 1965’s Around The World in 80 Days. Based upon the classic Jules Verne novel, the story finds English gentleman Phileas Fogg try his bloody best to traverse the globe with the latest 1870s tech. Along the way he’s helped - and often harmed - at every turn by his trusty manservant Passepartout. Will this 19th-century story told with 20th-century flair hold up to 21st-century expectations? Tune in to find out!
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This Memorial Day weekend Nick showed Melissa a Real American Hero - the 1987 VHS masterpiece G.I. Joe: The Movie! Join us as we dig into Cobra Commander’s commanding performance, what cooking convention the Joes follow, and how the “death” of Duke scarred a generation. GO JOE!
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Bond. James Bond. This week we watch Roger Moore’s final Bond film: A View to a Kill. While he wasn’t a big fan of this sprawling action movie, we found some things to like about it. Cheeky puns, for example, and Grace Jones sparring with Christopher Walken. Listen along as we dissect the tech, Bond-i-ness, extravagant chase scenes and the perfection Walken as a Bond villain. Shake your martinis and listen along with whatever spy device you have!
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They say don’t sweat the small stuff, but that’s just what Dennis Quaid does in this week’s exciting episode on Steven Spielberg’s Innerspace. We don’t shrink away from discussing the finer details of this 80s sci-fi flick, from face-bending special effects to blood vessels made of jello and tiny villains hiding in the back seat. Don’t miss the surprising revelation about Martin Short! Tune in for a discussion of incredible proportions.
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In this totally tubular episode, we're diving shell-first into the nostalgia ooze as Nick shows Melissa Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze for the first time! Can this childhood favorite of Nick’s stand the test of time? Will Melissa be impressed with the turtle-riffic animatronics? Crank up Vanilla Ice’s Ninja Rap, grab a slice of your favorite pizza and find out! Cowabunga!
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This week’s film Howard The Duck isn’t all its quacked up to be… literally! Tune in to hear how this 1986 sci-fi rom-com shook Melissa’s faith in Nick’s movie choices, animatronics, and George Lucas. Can anything save redeem this hard-boiled duck hunt? The answer – as well as the duration of the glider chase scene – may surprise you.
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This week Nick and Mel go Commando – as in the 1985 classic Schwarzenegger action flick! Listen along as we discuss this film’s horribly wonderful puns, why Nick can’t stop thinking of a particular scene, and how we’d terminate Arnold if we were the bad guys. Let’s party!
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It’s the end of the world as the cast of Dawn of The Dead knows it… and Melissa and Nick feel fine! Listen along as they celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary by watching Zack Snyder’s classic fast zombie flick -- which was released the same month and year they got hitched! What part of this dystopian film can Melissa not get out of her head? How many homages does it deliver? Will Nick be able to stop gushing about life after zombies? Tune in for a horrific good time and find out!
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Houston... we have a problem! 54 years (to the day) after the launch of NASA's finest hour, Melissa gets blasted off with Ron's Howards a zero-g drama. Can we take the intensity of this edge-of-you-seat true story? Will Melissa lose her mind with excitement over all of the NASA nerdery, dials and nobs? Tune in to find out!
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Pull up a stool and flag the nearest bartender as we enjoy a round of the 80s Tim Cruise bar classic Cocktail. Listen along as we reminisce about life in the 80s, how beat poetry is appropriate in most situations and why you should start your day with a tall glass of carrot juice and a set of aerobics. Slainte!
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What’s that in the sky? It’s 1984’s: Supergirl! Listen along as we discuss Helen Slater’s turn as the Man of Steel’s cousin, the obsessiveness of Fay Dunaway’s evil sorceress, and all the ways this movie shows that romance can go wrong. Grab a cape, soak up some rays and listen along!
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Form up! Time to get in shape, fall in line and watch the goofball slapstick comedy Police Academy. We’ll discuss the joy of listening to George Gaynes talk and the origin of this crazy premise. (Hint: it’s not as crazy as we thought!) The first in a long line of sequels, is this the best movie in the franchise? Nick has thoughts. Tune in for more. Move out!
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