Revenge of the 90s: A Movie Podcast

In today's episode of Revenge of the '90s, we look back at the 1994 film 'Street Fighter,' one of those wild video game adaptations from an era where Hollywood had no idea what to do with them. Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@revengeof90spod Check us out on Substack: https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/ Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram

The Great Volcano Movie War of 1997 brought us both Volcano (obviously), which we've covered before, and Dante's Peak, starring Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton and, if you ask us, is the superior winner of this studio battle. Come find out way we feel that way in our latest episode!

This is the role that turned Julia Roberts into a superstar and had '90s men all over the country prowling the streets to find their own beautiful, down-to-earth prostitutes to turn into their girlfriends. That's star power, baby. Let's talk Pretty Woman!

There are plenty of movies out there that make you think, "This was an Oscar winner?" Not to take anything away from 'As Good as It Gets,' but hindsight does make you wonder why exactly voters were so enamored with this one. That being said, there's still a lot to like about this Jack Nicholson/Helen Hunt romantic comedy, and we're going to talk about it. Rate, review, subscribe, and catch us on s...

With a packed cast and Sandra Bullock's eternal charm, 'While You Were Sleeping' is a '90s light rom-com gem - and an under-the-radar Christmas movie! Check out our episode and be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com .

The true story that 1993's 'Fire in the Sky' is based on is perhaps even more compelling for its strange twists and turns that last to this day, but as far as the movie goes, it has one of the most harrowing, unsettling alien abduction scenes ever made. Check it out and be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com

It's not hyperbole to say that 'Tremors 2: Aftershocks' is one of the best direct-to-video movies of all time, thanks to a game Fred Ward, a fun script, and a continued dedication to practical effects. So now that the stage is set and you are sufficiently jacked for another round of graboid action, check out our episode!

If you want to be a famous writer, you're just going to have to accept that there is a non-zero chance a superfan will kidnap you and shatter your ankles to prevent you from ever leaving. But it's probably all worth it in the end, you know? Anyway, here's our episode on 1990's Misery.

Before "torture porn" really became a pervasive horror subgenre, we had the shocking, visceral experience of 1999's 'Audition.' Join us as we talk about this psychological thriller that descends into hell (for Shigeharu Aoyama at least) and then be sure to catch us on social media @revengeof90spod and on Substack at  https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com

We're kicking off a brand-new Spooktacular season with 1991's Ernest Scared Stupid, a perfect, family-friendly 90s horror movie that features great practical effects and Ernest getting into his usual zany situations. Enjoy the start of Spooktacular VI and be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/

The world of 1990s superhero movies was a unique and strange place, 1996's 'The Phantom' was no different. Come marvel at Billy Zane's dedication to the role and be sure to follow us @revengeof90spod when it's all said and done.

We've got another crossover episode for you with our friends at Uncanny Cinema, and this time, we're talking about 1994's 'Silence of the Hams,' a Billy Zane spoof movie that is... well, interesting to say the least. Let's get our first look at what Zane was up to in the '90s, and be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at  https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/ .

Okay, we wouldn't necessarily call this movie "great," because it makes a ton of unforced errors. But there's still a lot to like here, including one of the most incredible climactic scenes ever put on film. Keanu Reeves was probably right to pass on this one (and Sandra Bullock basically had to do this), but 'Speed 2' is a fascinating film - and occasionally pretty solid. Let's look back at one o...

Nobody could ever accuse Kevin Costner of not taking huge swings throughout his career, and sometimes those huge swings resulted in Oscar victories. The pinnacle of Costner's career might have come with 1990's 'Dances with Wolves,' which perfectly married his penchant for bold storytelling and his personal vested interest in exploring and unpacking the myth of the American west. Be sure to follow...

We've been wanting to talk about 1996's 'Eddie' for a while now, and wouldn't you know it, the New York Knicks finally became a real team again and made the Eastern Conference Finals! What better way to celebrate this momentous sports occasion than by talking about the comedy where Whoopi Goldberg becomes their coach? Follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack...

Our mission - which we've chosen to accept - is to rank the entire Mission: Impossible film series, which feels like asking God to rank His most beautiful creations. It's wrong, but we're going to do it anyway. Let us know your ranking on social @revengeof90spod and be sure to check us out on Substack at  revengeofthe90s.substack.com .

Note: This is post-Sinners! Regardless, here are some of our favorite impending 2025 movie releases. We've got a heck of a year of film awaiting us, so let's dive in. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com .

For those of us who grew up in the 1990s and enjoyed a sick day or two, 'The Jerry Springer Show' was inescapable. The controversial and raunchy show was one of the biggest cultural touchstones of the decade and remains in the zeitgeist to this day. To help us talk about 1998's 'Ringleader,' Springer's own shameless attempt to cash in on the success of the show in a feature-film format, we've brou...

In this episode, we talk about one of the most important movies ever made - 1993's "Schindler's List," made in a year that truly cemented director Steven Spielberg as the greatest director of all time. This is a film that needs to be shown, taught, discussed, and shared with as many people as possible. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod or on Substack at  revengeofthe90s.substack...

With baseball season nearly upon us, we are covering 1994's 'Major League II,' the rare sports movie sequel that attempts to recapture the magic of the original - with mixed results! Still, nothing pumps us up quite like seeing Rick Vaughn walk out of that bullpen to close out a playoff game. This is another joint episode with our other podcast, the California Penal League, so be sure to like, rev...

Welcome to our first recorded episode in 2025 - and it's got a GREAT ASS. For us, the action of podcasting is always going to be the juice, so we're proud to present to you our episode on one of the best heist movies of all time, 1995's 'Heat.' Check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com!

We've hit the new year, but we're still thinking about one of our favorite annual holiday watches - 1992's 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.' Leave it to the Muppets to create one of the greatest adaptions of the story, with Michael Caine putting in an incredible performance that captures exactly how you should star in a Muppet movie. Catch us on social @revengeof90spod and Substack at revengeof90s.sub...

We're starting off this year's holiday celebration by talking about one of our favorite family 90s Christmas movies - 1994's 'The Santa Clause!' Scott Calvin is what appears to be an awful father, forever changed by becoming Santa Claus, while his ex-wife and her new husband Neil attempt to annihilate the magic of Christmas for Scott and Laura's young son Charlie. Essentially, none of the adults c...

If there was a time in your life when you thought 'The Sixth Sense' was the scariest movie you've ever seen and you weren't sure you could ever handle watching it again, this is the episode for you. Relive this game-changing 1999 horror classic with us and then be sure to check us out on social media @revengeof90spod.

You might be coming here for giant snake-related horror, but you'll stay for Jon Voight's unhinged performance. 'Anaconda' is a B-movie creature feature at its very best, and it's no wonder it has gained a cult following over the years. When you're done with the episode, be sure to check us out on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at  revengeofthe90s.substack.com .