Modern Technology Watches

We double back to the imaginary town of Hill Valley for the final time as Rob shows Gila 1990's "Back to the Future Part III." Special guests Jen Sujin Yoon and Gabe Williams from The Dork Web join us once again as we all meet some cowboys and face some demons together. Is an old-West adventure what this series needed? What will Gila take away from this chapter, and the trilogy as a whole? Join us...

Gila shows Rob the 1999 queer-culture classic "But I'm a Cheerleader." Will this movie make Rob wave his pompoms and cheer, or will he just not like it in that way? Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/But_I%27m_a_Cheerleader (This movie is particularly centered around adult content, and so is our episode about it. Listener discretion advised.) Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern...

We take a spin in a broken sportscar back to 1971 as Rob shows Gila the cult Elaine May/Walter Matthau dark comedy romance "A New Leaf." Will Gila be forever fond of it like a frond from a fern, or will she find it ultimately poor? Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_New_Leaf_(film) Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technology Podcast Network https://modern.technology Questio...

The future is now (a.k.a. five years ago) as Rob shows Gila 1989's "Back to the Future Part II." Special guests Jen and Gabe from The Dork Web return as we all skew into some tangents together. Will Gila enjoy the ride without roads, or will this sequel leave her hanging on a porch swing? Join us and find out! Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future_Part_II Find more from...

April 8 is Rex Manning Day! Gila celebrates the day 1995's "Empire Records" takes place by, oddly enough, selecting 1995's "Empire Records" for her April 8 "Modern Technology Watches" pick. How will Rob react to this particular combination of twangy 1990s music and angsty 1990s dialogue? Pop this episode into your CD changer and find out! Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_Record...

Welcome to our latest episode! This is a big one; Rob is showing Gila 1985's "Back to the Future," one of his lifelong favorites, and special guests Jen and Gabe from The Dork Web are along for the 88MPH ride. Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future Find more from The Dork Web: https://www.instagram.com/TheDorkWeb/ https://twitter.com/thedorkweb https://www.youtube.com/use...

It's the first-season finale of "Modern Technology Watches," and Gila is capping off our inaugural run with 2012's a-capella-competition comedy "Pitch Perfect." Will Rob get in-tune with the cinematic approach to structured cover-band battles, or will it all hit a sour note? Listen along and find out! Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Perfect Another fine chunk of audio from the...

Rob connects Gila to 1976's news-entertainment satire "Network." How will Gila react to this Oscar-winning world of live-televised meltdowns, corporate machination, and human manipulation? Will she count herself among the faithful audience awaiting their prophet, or will she be mad as hell about having to watch? Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_(1976_film) Another fine chunk of aud...

Gila invites Rob on a trip to "Camp," a 2003 film about a theatrical Summer camp populated by theatrical characters putting on theatrical productions. Does the movie speak to Rob, himself an old theatre kid, or is this one closing early? Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_(2003_film) Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technology Podcast Network https://modern.technology Questio...

Rob takes Gila on a trip to the dark and mysterious future of... *checks notes* ...November 2019, the futuristic setting of 1982's cyberpunk film noir "Blade Runner." Will Gila be uplifted like a flying cop car by the cinematic prowess on display, or will the film flop onto its back like a tortoise? Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern T...

Gila and Rob are joined by special guest Susie "Mother of the Bride" Drazen, who has brought the acclaimed 1959 comedy "Some Like It Hot" for us to enjoy. How will a film generally regarded as among the best ever fare on our classy film podcast? Can we handle Marilyn at her best? Sew yourself into your favorite lacy evening gown and join us for the ride! Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So...

Gila and Rob proudly present the "Modern Technology Watches" Halloween Special! Join them for their annual Halloween viewing of 1994's fake-news TV movie "Without Warning." Mysterious meteorites, slumming real-life news reporters, missing children, and Orson Welles callbacks have never been so much fun. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Without_Warning_(1994_film) Another fine chunk of audi...

Gila takes Rob on a journey to Riverdale. Not the dark CW teen drama based on Archie comics, nor the neighborhood in the Bronx; this is the bubbly cinematic Riverdale populated by 2001's live-action "Josie and the Pussycats." Will this film hit sharps, or flats? Summary from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josie_and_the_Pussycats_(film) Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technolo...

There's a special screening of 1979's cult dystopian gang-fight film "The Warriors" on Coney Island, and Rob invites Gila to come out to play. Can she dig it? Listen and find out! Summary from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Warriors_(film) Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technology Podcast Network https://modern.technology Questions? Comments? Suggestions? We'd love to he...

Gila shows Rob the extremely indie 2000 Sundance-award-winning rom-com "The Tao of Steve." This somehow results in our shortest episode to date. We won't spoil why that is here in the description; you'll just have to click "play" and take this motorcycle ride with us. Summary from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tao_of_Steve Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technology Podca...

Rob shows Gila 1985's piratey-wish-fulfillment adventure "The Goonies," and they discover together whether the old swashes can still be suitably buckled today. Summary from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies Shoutout to our pals at http://matchmadeinspace.com , which you should definitely check out if you enjoy this podcast. Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technology...

Rob and Gila shake up the format and go to their local cinema to catch a film neither of them has already seen, 2019's Elton John biopic "Rocketman." Summary from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocketman_(film) Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technology Podcast Network https://modern.technology Questions? Comments? Suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us via email...

Gila introduces Rob to the 2007 comedy anthology film "The Ten," by David Wain and other members of the 1990s sketch troupe "The State." PLEASE NOTE: This episode recaps an R-rated film involving very adult and probably-offensive subject matter. Listener discretion is advised. Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technology Podcast Network https://modern.technology Questions? Comments? Sugg...

Rob and Gila bash a sparkly bottle on the bow of their film podcast by watching the 1944 Alfred Hitchcock film "Lifeboat." Summary from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifeboat_(1944_film) Another fine chunk of audio from the Modern Technology Podcast Network https://modern.technology Questions? Comments? Suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us via email, social media, or voic...