Reel Window: Rewatching Random Movies from our Childhood

Lisa picked one of the most favourite Sidney Poitier movies of the Brunnen household. “In the Heat of the Night”, the 1967 film, follows a Philadelphia-based homicide expert, played by Sidney Poitier, who ends up in small-town, racially-charged Mississippi to help solve a murder. Not only does he not want to be there, but no one else wants him there, either, including police chief, Gillespie, the...

We’re back! Yay! And it’s Lisa’s turn to pick the mystery movie and damn, has she chosen a classic film. Pauline has a lot of fun answering the trivia but how long will it take her to figure it out? And will she be as excited as Lisa is about her pick? Listen and find out!

This week the sisters are talking about Disney’s 1960 adaptation of “The Swiss Robinsons”. This adventure film was beloved by Pauline and Lisa as children. But with neither sister having seen the movie in 25 years, and with a disclaimer at the start of the film on Disney+, is this movie as great as they remember? Listen and find out! *The actor who plays the Pirate Captain is Sessue Hayakawa*

Time for an oldie! This week Pauline has chosen an absolute favourite from when she and Lisa were kids. Will Lisa figure out the film? The answer is “obviously”, but which piece of obscure knowledge helps her solve it this time? Listen and find out!

Who’s ready for a biblical story? Anyone? This week the sisters discuss the animated film, “The Prince Egypt”. Obviously a Lisa pick, this adaptation of the story of Moses was watched often in the Brunnen house. How do the sisters feel about it now? Listen and find out.

It’s another Triviasode and Lisa’s turn to pick the movie this week. With a star-studded cast and a memorable soundtrack (it is a Lisa pick after all), how long until Pauline ignites it out? And will she be happy when she does? Listen and find out.

This week the sisters re-watch the obscure 90’s flick “The Man Who Knew Too Little”. Starring Bill Murray, this ridiculous spy film has an entertaining premise but was seen by no one when it was released. No one but the sisters and their family that is. Is it worth dusting off and giving it a watch? Listen and find out!

It’s safe to say the film that Pauline has chosen this week is one of the forgotten 90s films. But should it have stayed forgotten? Great question. We won’t know till after we re-watch it this weekend! Listen now to find out what it is!!

Lisa’s pick is the wonderful 1998, October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhall, Chris Cooper, and Laura Dern. Based on a true story, this film tells the story of Homer Hickham, a 17-year-old from Coalwood, West Virginia, in 1957, who discovers a love for rocketry. With an incredible score, and great acting, it’s obvious from the beginning of this episode that both sisters LOVED rewatching this film. But...

It’s another Triviasode! And this week Lisa’s chosen a favourite of from the late 90’s. Who’s up for a historical coming-of-age drama that’s also based on a true story? These gals! Is this a film you’ll know? It didn’t do well at the box office so odds are…unlikely? Listen and find out which movie Pauline and Lisa will be talking about next!

Pauline’s pick this week is a Disney animated adaptation of the Greek myth, Hercules. Lisa loved this one growing up, while Pauline felt lukewarm about it. How does this one hold up over two decades later? Great question! Listen and find out!

Its another Triviasode! And this week it’s Pauline’s turn to pick the film. Can it possibly be better than last week’s “Labyrinth”? Yes. Yes it can. Obviously. But how much better? And will Lisa be happy about Pauline’s choice? Tune in and find out!

Are you ready for one of the most random movies the sisters have watched so far? Welcome to a discussion of Jim Henson’s 1986 film, “Labyrinth”. Starring a very young Jennifer Connelly and the fantastical David Bowie. This one is definitely a Lisa pick. How will Pauline fair with this bizarre and nonsensical film? Is it worth the rewatch? Or should this one have stayed trapped in the memory of chi...

The sisters are back! And it’s Lisa’s turn to pick the movie and she has chosen a very unique cult-classic 80’s film. Can you guess what the movie is before Pauline does? And will Pauline be excited for Lisa’s pick? Listen and find out!

Break out the shoulder pads and ready the hairspray because this week the sisters are watching 1998’s homage to the 80’s, “The Wedding Singer”. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, this romantic comedy was one of the favourites of Pauline and Lisa at the perfect ages of 12 and 13. There’s no doubt this film has flaws (obviously), but does it have redeeming qualities? Do the sisters recommend...

This week’s pick has both sisters a bit on edge. Neither think this will have aged particularly well, but both of us LOVED this one when it came out. Listen to find out what we’re watching this weekend!!

It’s showtime. Lisa and Pauline are reviewing Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice”. One of the director’s earliest and most unique films with the wildly talented Michael Keaton as the titular character. Yet for all the visual oddities, Lisa and Pauline have little memory of the film itself. What do they think after the rewatch? Is it worthy of its cult classic status? Listen and find out!

Lisa has picked an Oscar-winning horror/family/fantasy film that also landed in AFIs ‘100 Years, 100 Laughs’ movie list, which means it’s also a comedy. So. If that doesn’t tell you what movie this is…. Pauline is right there with ya! Listen to this week’s Triviasode to find out what the hell this movie is!

Back to 90’s English class we go! Pauline has chosen Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of “Romeo+Juliet”. A film with an aesthetic so unique it’s basically it’s own genre. Starring the very young Leonardo Dicaprio and Claire Danes is the titular leads, how do the sisters feel about this film now that they’re no longer lovestruck teenagers? Is it worth the rewatch?

Pauline’s pick this week is one these two loved as teenage girls (because every teenage girl our age loved this movie when it came out). An adaptation of a classic story, with a very distinct style. Listen now to find out what we’re watching this weekend!!

This week Pauline and Lisa discuss “Jumanji”! One of their favourite family adventure films from when they were kids. Robin Williams? A dangerous board game ? Jungle animals? Pure chaos? What’s not to enjoy? But the most important question of all, is it still worth the watch? Listen and find out!

It’s Lisa’s turn to pick and Pauline’s turn to guess this week’s mystery movie! Action? Check. Favourite actors? Check. Box office success? Check. Beloved by critics? Well… we can’t have everything. Tune in to find out which family adventure film we’ll be watching in the weekend!

This week the sisters are watching a truly obscure drama/comedy from 1994 called “Corrina, Corrina.” Set in the 1950’s and starring Whoopi Goldberg and the late Ray Liotta, this character-driven film was loved by both sisters as young children. How does it hold up and is it worth the watch? Listen to find out!

It’s Pauline’s turn to pick the movie, and she has chosen a deeply nostalgic film from the sisters’ childhood. One that few people saw in theatres upon its release, but one which honours the memory of beloved actor Ray Liotta. Is this one from your childhood? Have a listen and find out.

Time for another obscure movie our listeners probably haven’t heard of! This week the sisters are talking about 1991’s “Regarding Henry”, a sentimental flick starring Harrison Ford and Annette Bening. Full of trauma, rehabilitation, and, complex relationships, what children wouldn’t love this film? Do the sisters still enjoy it? And is it one they recommend? Listen and find out!