Alan Noah and James Brief

The Test of Time

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Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.

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Alan Noah and James Brief

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 498: The Crippled Masters (1979) 16.01.2026

Two kung fu experts, one with no arms and one without the use of his legs, seek revenge on the man who injured them. Special guest Daron from Board Games are for Losers joins us to chat about Portuguese subtitles, the sound of punching air, and beating up the comic relief. Then we see if The Crippled Masters stands the Test of Time.

Episode 497: Howl's Moving Castle (2004) 09.01.2026

After a young woman is transformed by a magic spell, she befriends a wizard who is being forced to fight in a brutal war. Join us as we discuss the death of network TV, One Direction's important lesson, and Wallace & Gromit's real curse. Then we see if Howl's Moving Castle stands the Test of Time.

Episode 496: Spies Like Us (1985) 02.01.2026

Two inept government workers are sent on a secret mission to the Soviet Union. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to discuss the next James Bond, impressive facial comedy, and the reason to watch the   Weird Science   TV show. Then we find out if Spies Like Us stands the Test of Time.

Episode 495: Anaconda (1997) 26.12.2025

A documentary film crew encounters a deadly giant snake. Join us as we chat about the meta movie genre, Ice Cube's good day, and an impressive way to balance a laptop. Then we see if 1997's Anaconda stands the Test of Time.

Episode 494: Love Actually (2003) 19.12.2025

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, several Londoners find love. Special guests Carly Slater and Courtney Noah join us to chat about a company with no HR department, hating Uncle Jamie, and Alan getting into marital trouble. I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes as we see if Love Actually stands the Test of Time.

Episode 493: Fresh (1994) 12.12.2025

A young drug runner decides to take control of his destiny by pitting two rival dealers against each other. Join us as we chat about Samuel L. Jackson's billions, kids who aren't that street smart, and a pretentious indie movie move. Then we see if Fresh stands the Test of Time.

Episode 492: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) 05.12.2025

A chess prodigy faces pressure to win from his father and his teachers. Listen as we discuss our William McKinley moment, the contradictions of parenthood, and hearing a coach's voice in your head. Then we see if Searching for Bobby Fischer stands the Test of Time.

Episode 491: Under Siege (1992) 28.11.2025

A former Navy SEAL working as a cook must save a battleship and its nuclear weapons from terrorists. Join us as we discuss the only episode of Baywatch you need to see, how long it takes to set up band equipment, and the other kind of side piece. Then we find out if Under Siege stands the Test of Time.

Episode 490: Sneakers (1992) 21.11.2025

A security team tries to steal a device capable of hacking into any computer. Listen as we chat about temporary artificial farts, a pointless goose, and being wound too tight from a ponytail. Then we see if Sneakers stands the Test of Time.

Episode 489: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) 14.11.2025

A convict who pretends to be insane is sent to an asylum, where he clashes with the head nurse. Join us as we discuss an adorable way to describe a sunrise, getting weirded out by fishing hooks, and a coupon for barbed wire. Then we find out if One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest stands the Test of Time.

Episode 488: The First Wives Club (1996) 07.11.2025

After their husbands run off with younger women, three divorcées seek revenge. Join us as we chat about a hidden passion for advertising, a hateable face, and 24-hour boob jobs. Then we see if The First Wives Club stands the Test of Time. To support Nick's Marathon, head to nicksmarathon.org .

Episode 487: Candyman (1992) 31.10.2025

A murderous ghost with a hook for a hand brings terror to the Chicago projects. For our Halloween spooktacular, we discuss how many times saying a supernatural killer's name is too many, what a bee sting should be worth, and this movie's random connection to Lost. Then we find out if Candyman stands the Test of Time.

Episode 486: Bedazzled (2000) 24.10.2025

To win his dream girl's affection, a lonely loser makes a deal with the devil. Special guests Ally and Matt from   Good Movie, Bad Movie   join us to chat about Satan's Post-it notes, a nerd who's more over-the-top than Urkel, and the best Sister Hazel song. Then we find out if Bedazzled stands the Test of Time.

Episode 485: Requiem for a Dream (2000) 17.10.2025

Drug addiction sends four lives into a tragic downward spiral. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to talk about strings of sorrow, what Jareth the Goblin King would have wanted from Marion, and the one way Jared Leto *didn't* go full Method for this role. Then we find out if   Requiem for a Dream   stands the Test of Time.

Episode 484: All About Eve (1950) 10.10.2025

An aging theater actress feels threatened by a devoted admirer. Listen as we discuss what phone operators could do in 1950, a friendly kick in the ass, and a grand ladies' lounge. Fasten your seatbelts; it's going to be a bumpy night as we find out if All About Eve stands the Test of Time.

Episode 483: Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) 03.10.2025

Hydrogen bomb testing awakens an ancient monster that terrorizes Japan. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to chat about getting a blood sample from a prehistoric beast, a carbon-dating debate, and a good gig for Steve Martin. Then we find out if 1954's Godzilla and 1956's Godzilla, King of the Monsters! stand the Test of Time. 

Episode 482: Best in Show (2000) 26.09.2025

Eccentric dog owners bring their pooches to a prestigious competition. Listen as we discuss people who should only shop from catalogs, the same old proctologist joke, and the staying power of the 'American Bitch' brand. Then we find out if Best in Show stands the Test of Time.

Episode 481: Almost Famous (2000) 19.09.2025

An aspiring music journalist comes of age when he joins a rock band's cross-country tour. Listen as we chat about the one person in this cast who can't sing, how James Gunn feels about colons, and a compliment no one wants to hear. Then we find out if Almost Famous stands the Test of Time.

Episode 480: Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 12.09.2025

Two inexperienced criminals attempt a bank robbery, which quickly turns into a hostage situation.  Join us as we discuss peak Pacino, Jim Norton's wife's penis, and pearl-clutching over bad language. Then we see if Dog Day Afternoon stands the Test of Time.

Episode 479: Bring It On (2000) 05.09.2025

A cheerleading captain hopes to lead her squad to a national championship with an original routine. Listen as we chat about ladylike toothbrushing, meeting girls at yoga, and how to qualify for Regionals. Be aggressive! B-E aggressive as we find out if Bring It On stands the Test of Time.

Episode 478: But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) 29.08.2025

A high school cheerleader faces her sexuality and finds love at a gay conversion camp. Author Kevin Smokler joins us to chat about deriving humor from evil, finding a script in a friend's car, and a particularly dangerous matchbook. Then we find out if But I'm a Cheerleader stands the Test of Time.

Episode 477: The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) 22.08.2025

A middle-aged electronics store employee tries to have sex for the first time. Listen as we discuss James' worthless toys, an out-of-left-field wedding, and the real reason women are the fairer sex. Then we find out if The 40 Year Old Virgin stands the Test of Time.

Episode 476: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 15.08.2025

After their car breaks down, a young couple stumbles into the bizarre and otherworldly home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.  Join us as we chat about a brutal on-screen death for Eminem, an eye-opening orgy, and the good ol' days when Twitter was fun. Let's do the time warp again and find out if The Rocky Horror Picture Show stands the Test of Time.

Episode 475: Freaky Friday (2003) 08.08.2025

A teenager and her mother switch bodies, allowing them to see the world from each other's point of view.  Listen as we chat about non-evil stepparents, getting an A in Gong 101, and an objectively wrong subjective opinion. Then we find out if Freaky Friday stands the Test of Time.

Episode 474: Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985) 01.08.2025

Big Bird leaves Sesame Street to live with a family of dodos, then tries to find his way home. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss a good old boy walking out of "We Are the World," Miss Finch's creeper van, and sad songs to talk to your therapist about. Then we see if Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird stands the Test of Time.

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