Reel Window: Rewatching Random Movies from our Childhood

Hypnotism? Check. Past lives? Check. Amnesia? Check. Randomness? Check. This week the sisters are watching the little-known 1991 mystery-thriller, “Dead Again” starring Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, and Derek Jacobi. And folks, buckle-up because this one is bizarre. Listen now to find out if it’s worth the ride.

Oh goodness. Lisa’s pick this week is certainly random. A mystery film from 1991 that most of us have forgotten. That’s the movie we’re watching! Listen to find out what if it’s one you know.

Pauline picked one of our favourite full-length animated Disney films from childhood. We know, we know, we know. It's not the most iconic. But man, did we love it. Hunchback of Notre Dame - starring Kevin Kline, Demi Moore, Tom Hulce, and Tony Jay. Find out if these two still love it, and how it holds up over 25 years after its release.

Pauline’s pick this week has left Lisa questioning herself a little bit. This 90’s film was one of Lisa’s favourites (Pauline also loved it. But Lisa more). Listen now to find out what Pauline chose this time! Perhaps it’s one of your favourites?

It’s adventure time again! This week the sisters discuss 1984’s “Romancing the Stone”, starring Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, and Danny DeVito. Pauline and Lisa loved this movie as kids, it has a treasure hunt and crocodiles after all, so how could they not? But does this 80’s romance adventure comedy hold up now? Join us and find out!

Romance! Adventure! And an 80’s Comedy? No, it’s not “The Princess Bride” again, this week Lisa’s picked the mystery film and Pauline has to guess. How long until she figures it out? And how much of the movie does she actually remember? Hint: not much. Also, watch out for Alan Grant in today’s episode!

Welcome to our ‘Princess Bride’ episode. The 1987 film that our family quotes multiple times over to this day. Ben if you’ve never seen this one, you’ve heard about it. You’ve probably been subjected to movie quotes or seen pop culture references, perhaps without even knowing it. Available on Disney+, this family-friendly film has it all - adventure, fantasy, comedy, true love. Listen to our episo...

One of, if not THE most quotable movies from our childhood is on the agenda this week. Tune in to find out which movie Pauline picked, and find out how long it takes Lisa to figure it out (spoiler - faster than 'My Girl'). This fantasy/love story/comedy film has an incredible cult following now, despite making very little at the box office at the time of its release. Listen to find out more fun fa...

This week Pauline and Lisa discuss the R-rated 1994 cult classic, “The Crow”. A completely inappropriate movie to have watched as kids, and yet neither sister remembers being scarred by it. Now that they’re adults (and the actual target audience of the film), how do the sisters feel about the movie as a whole? Is it worth the watch? Join us and find out! *Be warned, adult content is discussed*

Oh man! Lisa has picked one that's a dramatic shift from anything we've done so far. Be sure to tune in to find out what dark, intense, and completely age-inappropriate film we're rewatching from our childhood!! Then listen to next week's episode on Tuesday to find out if this 90's cult classic is something we'd recommend to others. Honestly, at this point, neither of us can say either way!

Grab your tissue box and cozy blanket because the sisters are talking about 1991’s “My Girl”; one of the saddest movies of their childhood! Not only that, but Pauline and Lisa had VERY different memories of this film (and not in the way you’re assuming). How does it hold up for them after the rewatch? And does it still hold a place in their hearts?

Pauline’s turn this week. And I gotta say, this episode threw us both a curveball of sorts. Listen to find out how long it takes Lisa to figure this one out.

This week the sisters discuss Disney’s animated classic, “101 Dalmatians”. A favourite of their childhood but a film neither sister has watched in years. Is it as great as Pauline and Lisa remember it being? And how does it hold up compared to other Disney animated films?

It's Lisa's pick this week! And this is quite the shift from last week. Listen to find out what's on the menu this weekend. Also! Listen for some fun Disney trivia!

Break out the guitar and warm up your singing pipes because this week the sisters are talking about “The Sound of Music”. This classic film starring the effervescent Julie Andrews and always wonderful Christopher Plummer, was one Pauline and Lisa adored as children. Is it everything the sisters’ hoped it would be?

Pauline got to pick a blockbuster this week!! What’s on the agenda for the Christmas weekend? Listen now and see if you can guess it when Lisa does (she’s pretty quick on this one).

Lisa’s Christmas pick this year is the ever-festive 1992 Tim Burton film ‘Batman Returns’. Batman, Penguin, Catwoman. What more could you want? Honestly, a lot. Listen to find out if this film is one that holds up for the sisters.

It’s time for Lisa’s Christmas pick! And while it may not be considered a traditional holiday film by everyone else, it sure is one she’s excited for! How long before Pauline guesses the movie? And will she be as excited as Lisa?

It’s the first Christmas movie of the year! Ice the front steps and have the paint cans at the ready because this week the sisters talk about 1990’s box office smash, “Home Alone”. This film was a holiday classic in the Brunnen household and watched every Christmas without fail. Is it still as delightful as the sisters remember? And was this one of your holiday faves?

Pauline has picked our first Christmas movie of the year! This film was a classic over the holidays - certainly watched more than once a week over Christmas. Any ideas on this film?

Lisa's pick this week was one of her absolute favourites!! 'Anastasia', the story of an orphan without a past who befriends a couple of charming con-men who want to take her to Paris and convince the Grand Duchess that she is the long-lost daughter of Czar Nikolas Romanov - the last monarch of Russia. It's full of high-stakes adventure, danger, and -- Lisa's favourite --  romance! This 1997 a...

Once again it’s Lisa’s turn to choose the film and come up with the trivia - yay! This time she has chosen a true “Lisa pick”: a lesser-known animated musical she learned by heart, much to Pauline’s frustration. How will Pauline feel when she guesses the mystery movie? And is this one you watched as a child?

Pauline's turn this week, and it's one of the most iconic films of the 90's. 'Pretty Woman', the love story between a fun, charismatic prostitute and a self-centred millionaire, this film was one we (somehow) watched as kids. Needless to say, we did NOT understand most of the sex and drug references as kids - so get ready for some ridiculous takeaways. But as adults, do we think this film is one t...

It’s Pauline’s turn to pick the movie this week! An unexpected blockbuster is the film of choice and Lisa’s surprisingly off her game. How long before Lisa finally figures it out? Can you guess before she does? And how inappropriate was this film for the sisters when they watched it as small children? Tune in to find out!

Sheila is back this week to discuss her absolute FAVOURITE film, 'Clueless'. The 1995 Alicia Silverstone breakthrough film was a bonding film for Pauline and Sheila when they were in grade six. And the older siblings in Lisa and Pauline's family all enjoyed this one. But, does the film stand the test of time?? Let's see, shall we??