George Romaka & Joe Dixon

Does This Still Work?

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A podcast where we look at old movies and ask "Does this still work?"

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George Romaka & Joe Dixon

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Oct 14, 2026

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044 American Graffiti 1973 21.10.2020

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...

043 Raging Bull 1980 14.10.2020

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://...

042 What Women Want 2000 07.10.2020

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...

041 Showgirls 1995 30.09.2020

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...

040 Police Academy (Guest: Darryl Purvis) 1984 23.09.2020

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. 

039 The Social Network (2010) 16.09.2020

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...

038 Bad Boys 1995 09.09.2020

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...

037 Being There (Guest: John Wellington Ennis) 1979 02.09.2020

"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

036 Network (Guest: Marshall Stevenson) 1976 26.08.2020

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...

035 Indecent Proposal (Guest: Vong Show) 1993 19.08.2020

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...

034 The Color Purple 1985 12.08.2020

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....

033 Real Genius 1985 05.08.2020

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...

032 Falling Down 1993 29.07.2020

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...

031 Inception 2010 15.07.2020

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?

030 Blazing Saddles 1974 08.07.2020

Guess which word Joe almost never uses but George could not, could not get enough of? Hey, everybody, we take a look at Blazing Saddles. A comedy that has in no way gotten more controversial than when it opened over 40 years ago. Enjoy the landmines!

029 Big Trouble in Little China 1996 01.07.2020

Do you believe in magic? The boys run through the mystic nights and find Big Trouble In Little China. But do they also find racism? Plus, Scott Bakula gets Gung Ho. George discusses becoming accidentally Asian and Joe can't figure out what the hell is happening. References for the show notes: "ASIANS DIVIDED OVER 'BIG TROUBLE'." Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 1986, www.latimes.com/a...

028 Pretty In Pink 1986 24.06.2020

And wasn't she easy? Isn't she pretty in pink? George sure thinks so! Yes, the boys take a look at the 80s classic, Pretty In Pink. Plus, Joe asks questions of a dead man. The guys give advice, wonder about James Spader, and ask what's with all the smoking?

027 White Men Can't Jump (Guest: Jay Nog) 1992 17.06.2020

They're playing basketball. We love that basketball but do we love this movie? Joe and George are joined by Comedian Jay Nog as they take a look at 1992's White Men Can't Jump. Plus, past riots! Betty White said what? Yo Mama Jokes! And guys solve problems, damnit! Jay Nog: Twitter: @jaynog Making Podcasts Great Again @trumppod For NYers, does a drive-in standup show at the Bel-Air Diner in Astori...

026 The Blues Brothers (Guest: Lisa Harmon) 1980 10.06.2020

You better think (think). Think about what you're trying to do to me. Yeah think (think, think) Let your mind go, let yourself be free because how else can you enjoy The Blues Brothers? Yes, we drive our cars into the air and take a look at this 1980s Classic film. Joining us on our trip (and what trip it is!) is comedian and runner of Lisa's Clubhouse, Lisa Harmon. How about some car talk? Happy...

025 The Birdcage (Guest: Marissa & Murph McCool) 1996 03.06.2020

This is not what doves sound like when doves cry but Joe does yell that he is Alex Trebek so that's a cry of sorts. So while there are not doves we are still in The Birdcage. And joining us there to discuss this Robin Williams film is Marissa McCool and Murphie McCool both from "But I heard About It" podcast. Meanwhile, arguing over a quiz. What is the deal with that guy's age? What kind of relati...

024 Fight Club (Guest: Darin Patterson) 1999 27.05.2020

You got to fight, fight, fight for Fight Club! Comedian Darin Patterson joins us as we look at this Brad Pitt classic. Darrin gets right to the ass kissing. So he is the greatest guest ever! George brings up something he can't answer. Some bitching about the excellent quiz work. Meanwhile, hear where Joe went to get laid! Plus, is this a way to get a comedy room in a bar? Also, we recommend who to...

023 Good Morning Vietnam (Guest: Rebecca T. Kaplan) 1987 20.05.2020

Sir, in our hearts we know we are funny and we are joined by comedian Rebecca T. Kaplan to sort of prove it. Or not. Meanwhile, return of red M&Ms. The 84 million dollar man. Christ in urine looks good,honest. George defends the honor of Greeks and Vietnamese women. Return of Robin's black voice (and gay voice). Montages-A-Go-Go! From one to homophobia. Did Joe call a Vietnamese man Chinese?! And...

022 The Big Lebowski 1998 13.05.2020

This is NOT what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass. Make yourself a White Russian because it's 1998 and it's The Big Lebowski, everybody! Let's butcher a man's name! How high The Bob Denver? How dumb the Dude? Let's talk about the Korean conflict! Some kind of brown. Another pedo!? Rev. Romaka? Don't erase Jodie Foster. We discuss how George makes babies again. Meanwhile, who is that the...

021 Boyz n the Hood 1991 06.05.2020

Protection for gangs, clubs, and nations. Causing grief in human relations. It's a turf war on a global scale. I'd rather hear both sides of the tale. See, it's not about races. Just places, faces and… Boyz N The Hood! Joe and George return with their take on this 1991 classic. Plus, fresh from the stir hairstyle. Moe Larry and Curly on Rodney. Check out that Biden quote! An usual story not repres...

020 Dirty Dancing (Guest: Celeste Jennings) 1987 29.04.2020

Do you like us now that we can dance? We can mash Potato. We can do the Twist. Tell us, baby, do you like it like this? And speaking of Baby, what are your feelings on Dirty Dancing? Because that's this week's episode and joining us to drive you crazy is the fabulously funny comedian and Vox Celeste podcast host Celeste Jennings. Meanwhile, abortion jokes? That jerk, Liberace and did Prince swing...

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