Does This Still Work?

George was a sailor but definitely not a captain. Joe has never had grace. What does that have to do with the movie? Look up the English lyrics to La Bamba, sheesh! With that said, does this film still work or does it crash and burn? (Sorry.) Links You can rate and review us in these places (and more, probably) D o e s T h i s S t i l l W o r k ? - T V P o d c a s t ‎ D o e s T h i s S t i l l W o...

Amadeus, Amadeus, oh, oh, oh Amadeus! Don't kill him, he's Amadeus! George & Joe take a look at this Oscar winner. Which isn't so much a film about Mozart as it is a slander of a guy named Salieri. But, really, the only thing the boys are interested in is, does this still work?   Links You can rate and review us in these places (and more, probably) Does This Still Work? - TV Podcast ‎Does This Sti...

The Temptations were a band whose biggest hit song was, My Girl. Why don't they get a movie? Hasn't (white) Jesus gotten enough attention? Would anyone have ever heard of this guy if it wasn't for who his dad was? Whatever. Please listen.   Links Cold open song: Sung to the Tune of  Make Your Own Kind Of Music · Mama Cass · ℗ 1969 UMG Recordings, Inc. Make Your Own Kind Of Music Ministers Vow Boyc...

Show Notes Beyond seeing Phoebe Cates' great breasts, what makes this film so iconic? How is it any different from the other teen sex comedies of the 198os? Is it any different? And most importantly, does it still work? Don't be a dick, listen to this episode and find out.  Links Child Murder Atlanta Child Murders: Williams found guilty   Toxic shock syndrome COMPANY FOUND NEGLIGENT IN TOXIC SHOCK...

No, it's not a superhero movie. It's another Spike Lee film. Do you remember it? A lot of people don't, for some reason. Of course, maybe that means it doesn't work? Well, that's what the boys are going to discuss. Join them. Links Luke Elliot Sommer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Elliott_Sommer Selling Illegal Guns https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6642653

Fun. Fun. Fun. Yeah. Suck on a lollipop (or whatever!) and join Joe and George as they take a gander at one of the oddest films they've watched for this show that wasn't titled Blue Velvet. Hands down, the cringiest horror movie that contains no horror both men have ever seen.  Links Freedom of the Heart video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhKkDJ8_K78 The Final Original Peanuts Strip https://www...

It's a movie about Chinese American women and their immigrant mothers so who better to talk about it than 2 guys who are not those things? But George used to be mistaken for Japanese so maybe that will help? (No, it won't. Don't be racist.) Links Model Minority https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1993-08-08-0000006314-story.html

Will you believe a man can fly? No. But watching this as an 11 year old, Joe was ok with that. However, as an old fart, how does he feel about it now? And what about George? He thinks Rashida Jones would make a great Lois Lane, if that helps any. (It doesn't.) Links Rash Baby https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1978/12/08/group-picks-diaper-doll-as-worst-toy-on-sale/32c0be82-165e-4ff6-b08...

Is there such a thing as Manic Pixie Dream Prostitute? This is the film where Julia Roberts teaches us all that being a hooker can be fun if the right rich guy comes along. George and Joe are not that guy but they still dare to ask, Does This Still Work?  Links IMDB for Pretty Woman https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100405/ 90s Prostitution https://www.nytimes.com/1990/02/18/nyregion/crack-addiction-i...

Is this the dawn of  Dad Jokes? Joe and George take a look at a film neither had seen before this and yet they still managed to know just about every line in it. Like literally... just... about... every... line... in... it.   Links The Making of Jive Talk from Airplane! This clip has Jim Abrams with David and Jerry Zucker, the writers/directors, and Al White with Normal Gibbs, talking about how th...

Any movie with the punchline "Dr. Fa**ot" has got to still work, right? Let's find out as the boys, joined by guest Darin Patterson, take a very sober look at the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2009. Links Marriage https://people.com/celebrity/ivanka-trump-marries-jared-kushner-in-lavish-ceremony/ Ebert Review https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-hangover-2009

Do you want to see a dead body? Try the internet! You know, the thing you're on right now. But before computers, kids had to go to the railroad tracks to see a corpse. Isn't that sad? Joined by guest Noah Lugeons, the boys take a look at this Rob Reiner classic.  Links   Boy George https://apnews.com/article/0aeba433110e5dcea244daf6f22703ee   Noah http://scathingatheist.com https://www.amazon.com/...

Would a TV Show set in a watermelon patch with black actors in blackface actually be a hit? Well, Donald Trump was President, so who knows? Either way, sit back and listen as the boys take a look at this Spike Lee classic.  Links https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/27/arts/television-radio-a-new-neighborhood-for-the-black-sitcom.html

It's the classic story of boy meets man. Boy becomes Nazi. Then boy tries to stop his brother from becoming a Nazi. Yes, that's right, Joe & George are covering their second Hitler lover of the year following 7 Years of Tibet. But will they enjoy this Brownshirt any better? Links Car Makers https://www.cbsnews.com/news/did-us-carmakers-help-nazis/ Russia https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-19...

Did we have you at hello? If so, will you show us the money? Yes, Joe and George are taking a look at this 1996 hit movie. Does it still work? Let's find out. But here is the real question, is Tom Cruise actually hot? The answer may surprise you.  Links 1996 in sports https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-12-29-9612290247-story.html Concussions End Brett Lindros Career https://apnews.com...

No, it's not the life story of George Romaka. Instead, it's Steve Martin's first movie. But does it still work? Well the boys, plus special guest Brendan McGinley, are here to let you know. And Joe actually was born a poor black child so he would know.  Links Door slam sound effect https://freesound.org/people/bennstir/sounds/80928/ Three Mile Island https://www.nytimes.com/1979/04/16/archives/thr...

A poor kid rises up from the slums.  A brother gone bad or good? Or both?  A girl whose sole existence appears to be exploited by almost every dude that crosses her path. George and Joe take a look at this feel good hit of 2008.  Links Worst Crisis Since '30s, With No End In Sight https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB122169431617549947 Witnesses Describe Horror Of Terrorist Attacks On Mumbai http://edit...

Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot. But the Grinch who lived north of Whoville, did not! But would he not love this movie? We don't know; he's not here, but Joe, George and special guest, Marshall Stevenson are. Join them as they take a look at this classic. Links Marshal's Link: http://nybeertour.com National Film Registry Nomination Links  FOR THE COLOR PURPLE FAQ: https://www.loc....

Host of the Scathing Atheist Noah Lugeons joins George and Joe as they take a look at a film that dares to say, 'racism, it's bad,' and learn how the answer to curing our racism problem is falling down a flight of stairs.  Links Race Relations https://news.gallup.com/poll/12883/few-americans-feel-daytoday-racial-tension.aspx https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054885/ Noah's Plugs https://www.amazon.com...

Have you ever heard of the the heartwarming story of the Dali Lama and his Nazi pal? Well, neither had Joe and George and oh, boy, what a revelation this was. Join the boys as they go on a journey to Tibet via Brad Pitt speaking in a very bad Austrian accent.   Links https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19970821&slug=2555891 https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/china-dalai...

A mutation comes from a change in DNA. This can happen due to exposure to chemicals, radiation or a writer who runs out of ways to give characters super powers. 'Born that way' sure saves time. Anyway, please enjoy our look back at 2000's X-Men. Links https://fair.org/take-action/media-advisories/why-does-tim-russert-associate-with-don-imus-bigotry/ https://apnews.com/article/f67f507b227cbbcebaf0b...

Let me  tell you 'bout some friends I know. They're kinda crazy but you'll dig the show. They can party 'till the break of dawn & sexually assault you with a prawn. Ok, not in the song but not too far off from the movie! Animal House, everybody! Links https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PAOyeY4pqWhZUN4S1hGqAYGaQVkFPOcA/view?usp=sharing   https://www.nytimes.com/1978/01/08/archives/2-colleges-open-the...

He's not your brother but is A brother and he is from another planet. The title says it all as George and Joe take a look back at this 1980s cult classic and ask Does This Still Work? Links https://www.nytimes.com/1984/07/30/style/a-study-of-blacks-in-white-suburbia.html https://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/07/nyregion/living-illegally-in-new-york-is-said-to-be-easy-for-aliens.html National Film Regist...

He's a man. And he's at home! HELPING RAISE HIS OWN CHILDREN! How is this possible? He even has to buy maxi pads. How shocking. Join the guys as they explore the wacky world of a man doing girl stuff like being a responsible parent.  Links https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1983/01/02/the-economy-in-1983/a0aca0cc-762a-4b3f-95b7-c095d5a5ee7b/ https://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/polit...

Before incels had women on the internet to harass they entertained themselves by hating this movie. Join Joe and George as they check out what whiny dudes took to be man bashing as the boys  become (or don't become) ride or die dudes for Thelma and Louise.  _____________________________________________________________________ Links https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1991-10-27-1991300159-sto...