2 Dads 1 Movie

This week, the dads take a wild swing at  Happy Gilmore , Adam Sandler’s 1996 comedy about a hockey reject who turns golf into a full-contact sport. He’s got anger issues, a killer drive, and one goal: win the tour, save Grandma’s house, and punch as many smug jerks as possible along the way. Steve and Nic dive into why this movie still hits like a 400-yard drive — from Sandler’s chaotic energy to...

This week, the dads try to make it rain responsibly (and hilariously) with  Brewster’s Millions , the 1985 Richard Pryor comedy about a broke minor league ballplayer who suddenly has to spend $30 million in 30 days — without telling a soul why — or he loses out on $300 million more. Steve and Nic dig into the ultimate ‘80s fantasy: blowing through absurd amounts of cash on goofy schemes, doomed bu...

This week, the dads dust off the fedora and join Indy for  The Last Crusade , the 1989 adventure where archaeology gets reckless, Nazis get punched, and father-son bickering steals the show. Harrison Ford is back as the world’s least subtle professor, but this time, he’s got Sean Connery along for the ride as his delightfully grumpy dad. Nazis, secret tombs, booby traps, and Grail lore collide in...

This week, the dads hack into  Sneakers , the 1992 techno-thriller where an all-star crew of professional misfits breaks into places they probably shouldn’t, and uncovers secrets they definitely shouldn’t. Robert Redford leads a team that includes Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix, and David Strathairn in a twisty, witty caper that makes cryptography look like a full-contact sport. Steve...

This week, the dads get cryo-frozen and launched into the dystopian utopia of  Demolition Man , the 1993 sci-fi action satire where everything’s clean, polite, and aggressively Taco Bell-branded. Sylvester Stallone is John Spartan — a demolition-prone cop thawed out to stop Wesley Snipes’ neon-haired supervillain Simon Phoenix, who’s turning the future into a cartoon crime spree. Steve and Nic bre...

The dads are back — and so is the T-800 — for  Terminator 2 , James Cameron’s 1991 sci-fi action landmark that somehow made killer robots emotional and liquid metal cool. Arnold returns with a leather jacket and a new directive (protect, not terminate), while Linda Hamilton levels up to full-on action legend as a hardened, haunted Sarah Connor. Steve and Nic dig into the film’s wild legacy: the vi...

This week, the dads slide into the absurd world of  Fletch, the 1985 mystery-comedy that gave Chevy Chase his most iconic role (and maybe his most chaotic wardrobe). Whether he’s undercover as a beach bum, a doctor, or someone named “Ted Nugent,” Irwin M. Fletcher is always armed with a fake name, a deadpan insult, and at least one outrageous lie. Steve and Nic dig into what makes this offbeat com...

This week, the dads head to Queens with  Coming to America , Eddie Murphy’s 1988 comedy crown jewel. From royal palaces to fast food counters, we follow Prince Akeem’s quest to find a queen who loves him for who he is — not just his crown. We break down Murphy’s all-star multi-role performance, celebrate Arsenio Hall’s unmatched sidekick energy, and revisit the film’s unforgettable supporting char...

Blast off to nostalgia-land with Steve and Nic as they revisit a bygone era when arcade games ruled the universe—or at least a California trailer park. This week, our hosts dive into *The Last Starfighter,* a 1984 sci-fi classic that dared to ask, "What if your high score could save the universe?" *The Last Starfighter* follows Alex, a teen stuck in a sea of tan suede and tumbleweeds, who...

Vaya con Dios, listeners! This week, the dads catch a wave straight into  Point Break , the 1991 adrenaline-soaked fever dream where surfing, skydiving, and armed robbery collide in the most beautifully bonkers way possible. We’re talking Keanu’s stone-faced rookie charm, Swayze’s zen outlaw swagger, and a plot so wild it makes extreme sports look like spiritual awakening. We dive deep into the fi...

Call, fold, or go all-in — this week the dads ante up with  Rounders , the 1998 cult classic that made poker feel like high-stakes destiny. We’re talking Matt Damon at peak earnestness, Edward Norton in full wildcard mode, and John Malkovich chewing scenery (and Oreos) as the unforgettable Teddy KGB. We unpack what made this movie  the  gateway drug for every early-2000s poker kid, relive our own...

Buckle up your life vest and start rowing — this week, the dads brave  The River Wild ! We’re diving into the 1994 whitewater thriller that somehow stars  both  Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon (and yes, Bacon is very much in full psycho mode). It’s the family vacation from hell, complete with dangerous rapids, awkward teen energy, and way too much talk about rope knots. We break down why this movie w...

Grab your boomstick and hop in the nearest medieval death pit, because this week the dads are taking on  Army of Darkness ! Bruce Campbell swaggers his way through time as Ash Williams, and we’re right there with him — talking wisecracks, one-liners, skeleton armies, questionable medieval accents, and all the insane practical effects that made this cult classic a genre-defying blast. We debate whe...

In this episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie, Steve and Nic provide an in-depth review of the 1993 movie "The Fugitive" starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. The hosts discuss the film's engaging plot, incredible pacing, and the excellent performances by its cast, particularly praising Tommy Lee Jones' portrayal of U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard. They highlight key scenes, the chase sequences,...

This week the Dads are taking a look at Steve's pick, the 1987 comedy classic SPACEBALLS. It's one of Steve's top ten comedies of all time... but Nic has never seen it! Come along as Nic and Steve take a look at this send-up of numerous sci-fi franchises, including Star Wars, Alien, Star Trek, and Planet of the Apes. Will it hold up? How does it look with a fresh set of eyes in 2025? A...

On this episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie, Nic has selected the 1990 landlord thriller Pacific Heights , starring Matthew Modine, Melanie Griffith, and Michael Keaton. Is it a great movie? It is not a great movie, but sometimes, not-great movies can make for some pretty great discussions, so come along with the 2 Dads and join in the fun conversation! We'll cover everything the movie has to offer, inc...

On this episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie, the guys travel back in time to the year 1992, a time when the music coming out of Seattle was taking the country by storm. Filmmaker Cameron Crowe captured the look, the sound, and the vibe of grunge in his film Singles , starring Kyra Sedgwick, Campbell Scott, Bridget Fonda, and Matt Dillon. This was Nic's first experience with Singles , and he and Steve di...

For this episode, Nic has chosen Toy Soldiers from 1991, starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Louis Gossett, Jr. This is one Steve had never seen before, so without the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia, how would he respond to the story of a gang of terrorists / criminals / cartel members (whatever they are) taking over a posh boarding school and threatening to blow everyone up? The guys discuss...

For this very first episode of 2 Dads 1 Movie, Nic and I had the same dilemma that all dads have, at least those looking to have a hobby, or a creative outlet, or a personal life:  finding the time.  So even though we decided to embark on this nostalgiafest together back in December, what with the holidays, a business trip, and family outings long in the planning, it wasn’t until February 2nd that...