Does This Still Work?

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...

Sunday, Monday. Happy Days! Tuesday, Wednesday. Happy Days! Thursday, Fri-Oh, forget it. You get the idea. Anyway, Joe and George welcome you to join them on a leisurely car ride otherwise known as American Graffiti. --------- Links "Where Has Teen Car Culture Gone?" at The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/05/teen-car-culture/561290/   Manuel Padilla Jr. Memorial in The Gri...

Hey, fuck you. You cocksucker. We watched this movie while fucking your mother. Hey, oh! Seriously, the boys take a look at the classic, Raging Bull. You motherfucking cazzo. (It's the movie's fault)   National Film Registry Nomination Links  FOR THE COLOR PURPLE FAQ: https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/film-registry/frequently-asked-questions/ Link to the form:  https://...

What a girl wants. What a girl needs. Whatever keeps me in your arms. And I'm thanking you for being there for me. And we are there for you as the boys subject themselves to the Mel Gibson 2000 romcom, What Women Want. But is this what the guys want?   ___________________________________________________________________ Links https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/apr/14/juliahartleybrewer1 https://ww...

Is it weird to not have someone cum on you? Probably you're thinking, no. No, that's not weird at all but then we bet you don't appear in Showgirls. Join the boys and comedian Victor Varnado as they discuss what is clearly the classiest film of all time. Links Victor: @varnadov NYC Talent Show http://www.nyctalentshow.com Gina Gershon as Melania Trump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMoIAZNplK4 ht...

Remember when the police were funny? Neither do the boys but nonetheless they are joined by comedian, Darryl Purvis to discuss that Steve Guttenberg comedy classic, Police Academy. 

True story: If you try hard to be an asshole, you are, in fact, an asshole! Also, wouldn't it be great if we nuked Harvard? Anyway, the boys take a look at Social Network.   _________________________ Links https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304772804575558484075236968 https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/29/technology/29google.html https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/technology/facebook-agrees...

Bad boys, bad boys. Whatcha gonna do?  Whatcha gonna do? When they come for you? Well, if you're Joe and George,the answer to that is...run like hell! But that's them and this is 1995's Bad Boys.   _________________________ Links https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1995-03-01-9502280606-story.html https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1995-10-12-9510110607-story.html https://www.baltimores...

"Every step you take, I'll be watching you", sang Sting. But he wasn't talking about TV. Unlike the hero of this film. That's right, the guys experience Being There. And they are joined by filmmaker John Wellington Ennis.  Links https://www.nytimes.com/1979/08/19/archives/television-enters-the-80s-television.html

Is anybody not mad as hell these days? Anyway, former reporter Marshall Stevens joins Joe & George as they take a look into what was no doubt the inspiration for Fox News, 1976's Network.  ______________________________________________________________ Links   https://www.nytimes.com/1976/04/21/archives/abc-news-offers-barbara-walters-1-million-a-year-abc-offers-miss.html https://www.texasmonthly.c...

Sure, a million dollars for a night with your wife should lead to a million dollars for a hippo. Why not? The guys check out the Worst Picture winner at the 1993 Razzies, Indecent Proposal with Guest, Vong Show.   _______________________________________________________________ Links:  https://www.newsweek.com/sexual-correctness-194264 https://apnews.com/ca12137633242a26ce922fe93ab040f1 Vong Info h...

There is no laughing in the purple rain in this episode as the guys take in The Color Purple. Plus, they give an idea to the National Film Registry (Do your part)  ________________________________________________________________ LINKS https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-06-20-vw-10246-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/1985/04/12/us/book-on-lesbian-nuns-upsets-boston-delighting-publisher....

Everybody wants to rule the world. But does everyone like Real Genius as much as the guy who recommended it? And by everyone, we mean Joe and George. Plus, fun times for smart kids circa 1985. That's a joke, it doesn't sound like fun at all.   ___________________________________________________________ LINKS https://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/25/nyregion/the-early-death-of-a-bedeviled-genius.html   h...

I'm goin' down. I'm goin' down. Cause you ain't around, baby. My whole world's upside down. But not as much as Michael Douglas' as the boys check out 1993's Falling Down.  References: I Recreated the 20-Mile Walk from 'Falling Down' Minus the Murders https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xwkzg4/i-recreated-the-20-mile-walk-from-falling-down-minus-the-murders Why McDonald's All-Day Breakfast Was Years...

Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream. And boy do they dream in this picture. The boys take a look at Inception. But do they like what they see? Plus, is this a job? Daydreaming sad stuff! Michael Caine, bad teacher! How old are those kids? Can't anybody dream better?