Reel Window: Rewatching Random Movies from our Childhood

‘Tis the holiday season! And this year it’s Lisa’s turn to pick the Christmas movie and oooh boy, has she chosen a random one this time! An obscure 90’s film beloved by the Brunnen family and no one else, will Pauline guess the mystery movie? Yes. But more importantly, will she be happy when she does? Tune in to find out!

The sisters’ delve into one of their favourite animated films growing up: Disney’s 1998 adaptation of Mulan. The action! The adventure! The comic relief! Will this 90’s American interpretation of a Chinese legend withstand the test of time? Maybe. Will Pauline and Lisa enjoy talking about it anyway? Of course!

Pauline could not be more excited with the movie she’s picked for this week! And Lisa could not be more ready to guess what it is. How long until the mystery title is revealed? Not long. Will there still be quotes and randomness and laughter along the way? Of course! So dial up the volume and join the sisters as they play their favourite movie game.

Who wants to talk about an 80’s western parody? We do! It’s time for “The Three Amigos!” Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Chevy Chase, this cult classic is a film that was constantly being watched and constantly being quoted in the Brunnen house. A comedy that was not a kid’s movie, it’s safe to say little Pauline and Lisa had quite a few misunderstandings regarding this film. How does it...

Lisa’s pick this week! Can you guess this 80s comedy before Pauline feels confident enough to toss a name out there? Find out what we’re watching for our next episode!

The sisters review “Return to Me”, a little-known romantic comedy starring David Duchovny and Minnie Driver. Seriously, have any listeners ever heard of it before? Adored by Pauline and Lisa as teenagers and surprisingly impactful on their understanding of relationships, this film was in constant replay in the house. But, 24 years later, does it still hold up? Are the sisters still enamoured with...

It’s game time everybody! Wahoo! And that means Lisa and Pauline are in the best mood possible. This week Pauline has picked the movie and Lisa is trying to figure out which one. To make it an even greater challenge, the trivia for this film is rather thin. Practically non-existent. Can Lisa guess it anyway? Tune in and find out!

At long last, Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is being discussed. We know you were all waiting desperately to find out how this film held up. Weren’t you? Starring Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Michael Keaton, Denzel Washington, and Keanu Reeves, this 90’s interpretation is remembered remarkably fondly by little Lisa and Pauline. Especially given they had no idea what it was about. Is it...

Welcome back friends! It’s time for another Triviasode - huzzah! This week Lisa has picked the mystery film and it is very much a “Lisa movie”. Pauline is guessing and *gasp* could this be the one where she can’t figure it out? Only one way to know. Pour yourself a favourite beverage, tune in, and have fun answering trivia along with the sisters.

Groundhog Day. The 1994 comedy-fantasy with Bill Murray and Andy McDowell. Arguably one of the (still) most quoted movies in the Brunnen household - right up there with My Cousin Vinny and A League of Their Own. This film, NOT appropriate for kids, was on all. The. Time. One of IMDb's top 250 movies of all time. But does it hold up?? Listen to our latest episode to find out what we think!

It’s Triviasode time again! Yay! And this time Pauline has picked the perfect February film. A comedy classic that was watched by all the Brunnens on repeat and quoted incessantly. Will Lisa guess it before the episode’s end? Of course! Will there be banter and tangents before then? Absolutely! So, what are you waiting for? Hit play and enjoy!

Who’s in the mood for a Christmas movie? Anyone? Excellent because this week the sisters are talking about the sequel to one of the biggest Christmas blockbusters ever - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York! Is it worthy of its predecessor? Is it as hilarious as Pauline and Lisa remember from childhood? Well…best to tune in and find out.

Happy holidays listeners! This week the sisters are getting in the Yuletide spirit with a Christmas Triviasode. Lisa has chosen a childhood favourite film, but how long until Pauline figures it out? Well, considering there are only so many Christmas classics left to choose from…not long. But that won’t stop Lisa from trying to muddy the waters with some confusing and random trivia. Tune in and fin...

Cue the triumphant music, the sisters are back and are completing their review of the original Star Wars trilogy! It is finally time to hear Pauline’s thoughts on her favourite childhood Star Wars film: “Return of the Jedi” and Lisa is so ridiculously excited. Did child Pauline actually understand the plot of this one? Does she have any favourite scenes? Will the entire episode revolve around ewok...

It’s game time everybody! Whoo-hoo! This week Pauline has chosen our mystery film and Lisa has to try and guess what it is. Will she guess it in record time? Maybe. Will the sisters go off on random tangents? Of course! Is it a film that will shock and an astound you? Who can say? Tune in and find out!

A long time ago, on a podcast far far away…two sisters returned to their respective closets to record a full-length episode. That’s right, we’re back everyone! And we are talking about an iconic film this go around: “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back”. But how do Pauline and Lisa actually feel about this middle Star Wars film? Does Pauline even remember it? Is Lisa blinded by nostalgia?...

It’s trivia time! And it’s Lisa’s turn to pick the movie, woo-hoo! No doubt many of our pop culture savvy listeners can already guess our mystery movie from the title of this week’s Triviasode, but how long until Pauline figures it out? With Lisa doing her best to throw her sister for a loop, it might take longer than you’d think! So strap in and join the sisters for another banter and tangent fil...

Well. It’s the first of many episodes to come. Star Wars: A New Hope is our movie this week. And what a movie!! The movie that started it all. What do the sisters think about this iconic film now, after over three decades since their first of many viewings? A great question! Listen now to find out if this one holds up!

The sisters are back! And to celebrate their long-awaited return Pauline has chosen one of the ultimate blockbuster films ever made. How soon until Lisa figures it out? And how many random tangents can the two sisters go on before the episodes end? You’ll have to listen and find out!

Who’s up for another 90’s comedy? The sisters are! Kind of. Pauline and Lisa are back and they are talking about 1995’s “Father of the Bride: Part 2”. Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Diane Keaton, this comedy was a favourite for the sisters when they were little. Pregnancy? Midlife crises? Random hijinks? How could it not be hilarious? Well…better listen and find out. If nothing else, the...

It’s the best time of the week again! (Drumroll, if you please?) That’s right, it’s Triviasode time! Time for Lisa to ask Pauline random trivia and see if she can figure out the 90’s sequel that is the chosen movie of the week. Is it sweet? Check. Sappy? Check. Silly? Check. Is it a good movie? Eh…probably not. But that won’t stop the sisters from having fun! Tune in and find out what’s in the VCR...

The sisters are back! Huzzah! Life has quieted down just enough for the two of them to finally release their “Remember the Titian’s” full episode. A feel-good sports film starring Denzel Washington, this movie was beloved by the sisters. Even Lisa, whose idea of a good sports movie needs to involve horses for her to care. But after 23 years is this movie as good as Pauline and Lisa remember it? An...

We’re back!! And Pauline is bringing us back with a bang! Her and Lisa adored this one, and the quotes will be coming fast and furious this week, let me tell ya! Listen now to find out what we’re watching this week!

It’s happening! The sisters are back and they’ve dragged Kevin along with them to talk about 2002’s “Lilo & Stitch”! A movie that Pauline did not watch growing up but that Kevin and Lisa (the perpetual child) definitely did. How do the trio feel about the movie after the rewatch? Is at as wonderful as they remember/hope? And how hyper will Lisa be now that she’s recovered from being home sick alon...

Lisa’s movie of the week is one our younger brother, Kevin, loved! This is why he’s on the pod this week!! Can Pauline FINALLY beat a guest in a Triviasode?? Or is she doomed to lose another round? Also, Kevin has NO IDEA who Roger Ebert was. Anyone else feel super old?? Listen now to find out other fun facts you didn’t know!