Too Old or Pure Gold Movie Podcast

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we dive into Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling epic Magnolia (1999). With an all-star cast including Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, John C. Reilly, and Jason Robards, this ambitious drama weaves together stories of love, regret, forgiveness, and... frogs. Does this critically acclaimed masterpiece still captivate audiences, or is it simply to...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit Straight Talk (1992), the comedy where Dolly Parton accidentally becomes a radio advice host despite having absolutely no qualifications other than being Dolly Parton. Does this overlooked rom-com still deserve a listen, or should it stay off the air? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Kim Cast: Jess, Nicole, & Will Corry

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit Three Men and a Baby (1987),where three bachelors and one unexpected baby attempt to be comedy gold. Starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson, this fish-out-of-water comedy mixes parenting chaos, friendship, and just enough 80s charm to fill a nursery. But does this family favorite still deliver the laughs, or should it stay in the playp...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we tackle Gymkata (1985), the movie that asked a question nobody else dared: what if gymnastics was the ultimate martial art? Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas flips, kicks, and pommel-horses his way through an absurd action adventure filled with ninjas, secret missions, and the most conveniently placed gymnastics equipment in movie history. Is Gymkata an overlooked a...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we call in sick and spend the day with Ferris Bueller. John Hughes' 1986 classic follows the world's most confident teenager as he skips school, steals a Ferrari, crashes a parade, and somehow convinces everyone he's the good guy. But does Ferris still charm modern audiences, or would he be TikTok-famous for all the wrong reasons? Join us as we revisit one of th...

 This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we head back to Ridgemont High to revisit Cameron Crowe’s 1982 coming-of-age classic. From Jeff Spicoli’s legendary classroom antics to mall jobs, dating disasters, and life lessons that definitely wouldn’t make it into a school curriculum today, Fast Times at Ridgemont High helped define the teen movie genre. But does it still capture the reality of growing up...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we head into the flames with The Towering Inferno (1974), the disaster epic that turned a skyscraper into the world’s worst workplace safety seminar. Joined by members of the Nanoose Bay Fire Department, we break down the movie’s towering cast, spectacular practical effects, and just how much of this fire chaos would make modern firefighters immediately quit. Do...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit True Lies (1994) with a very special guest Peter Kent, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s longtime stunt double! From harrier jets and horseback chases to Jamie Lee Curtis’ unforgettable dance scene, we break down James Cameron’s explosive action-comedy classic with someone who was actually there behind the scenes. Does True Lies still deliver blockbuster perfec...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we dial up the suburban madness with Serial Mom (1994). Kathleen Turner is pitch-perfect as a picture-perfect housewife who also happens to be a full-time murderer. Directed by John Waters, it’s satire, shock, and camp dialed to 11. But does this cult classic still kill, or is it just a relic of 90s weird? Hosts: Mathew Stockton & Kathy Cast: Josh Flemming &...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we head back to a galaxy far, far away with The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Darker, colder, and packed with iconic moments, this sequel raises the stakes with Hoth battles, Dagobah training, and one of the most famous reveals in movie history. But does this fan-favorite still reign supreme, or has time frozen it in carbonite? Hosts: Olen van der Leeden & Mat...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we crack open the glowing serum and revisit Re-Animator (1985). Jeffrey Combs goes full mad scientist as Herbert West, bringing the dead back to life with increasingly messy results. Does this cult horror classic still shock and entertain, or is it just a stitched-together relic of 80s excess? Hosts: Olen van der Leeden & Mathew Stockton Cast: Anthony &...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we roll into the hazy chaos of Up in Smoke (1978), the comedy that launched Cheech & Chong into cult legend status. It’s road trips, absurd encounters, and a whole lot of 70s counterculture packed into one very strange journey. But does this laid-back comedy still bring the laughs, or has it drifted too far into the past? Let’s find out. Hosts: Olen Vanderle...

 This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), where Geena Davis goes from small-town teacher to full-on action hero with a very particular set of skills. With Samuel L. Jackson along for the ride and Shane Black’s signature mix of explosions and one-liners, we break down whether this under-the-radar action flick still delivers—or if it’s been forgotten for a reaso...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we follow the misadventures of Life of Brian (1979)—the Monty Python classic that dares to ask: what if you were mistaken for the Messiah? With irreverent humor, unforgettable songs, and satire that still stings, we break down whether this comedy legend remains brilliant… or just very naughty. Always look on the bright side—we’re about to find out.  Hosts:  Olen...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we head to the French Riviera for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) with special guest Zawer Sulaiman. Steve Martin and Michael Caine face off as rival con artists in a battle of wits, charm, and increasingly ridiculous schemes. From over-the-top performances to one of the great comedy twists, we break down whether this classic still cons up the laughs or if the jo...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we step into the neon-soaked future of Blade Runner (1982) with special guest Dan Sissons. Harrison Ford hunts replicants through rain, shadows, and one of the most atmospheric worlds ever put on film. We break down the visuals, the philosophy, and conduct a prop hunt so we can debat what is the best prop. But does this sci-fi classic still feel like the future,...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we take a look at the cult classic The Boondock Saints (1999). Two Irish brothers decide they’ve been called by God to clean up Boston’s criminal underworld, one slow-motion shootout at a time. With Willem Dafoe delivering one of the most memorable performances of the late 90s and enough vigilante justice to fill a cathedral, we ask: does this fan-favorite still...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we roll into the bowling alley with Kingpin (1996). Woody Harrelson plays a washed-up bowler, Randy Quaid brings the chaos, and Bill Murray steals the show as the legendary (and extremely greasy) Ernie McCracken. It’s gross-out comedy, underdog sports movie, and peak Farrelly Brothers all rolled into one. But does this cult favorite still strike, or is it headed...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we take flight with Ladyhawke (1985), the fantasy romance where Rutger Hauer is a wolf by night, Michelle Pfeiffer is a hawk by day, and Matthew Broderick is just trying to keep up. It’s swords, curses, epic love, and one very 80s synth soundtrack. But does this medieval fairy tale still soar, or has it crash-landed in nostalgia? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & M...

 This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we dial the coordinates and step through Stargate (1994). Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi adventure sends Kurt Russell and James Spader across the universe to a desert planet ruled by a very suspicious “god.” It’s ancient aliens, big explosions, and peak 90s blockbuster energy. But does this portal-hopping epic still transport us somewhere amazing, or should it stay s...

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, it’s Cool Runnings time! This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we revisit the 1993 feel-good sports comedy about the Jamaican bobsled team that inspired a generation to slow-clap in parkas. With John Candy bringing the heart and the underdogs bringing the charm, we ask: does this Disney classic still glide, or has it wiped out in the snowdrift of nostalgia? Hosts: Ole...

Love, lies, ABBA, and a wedding invite nobody saw coming, it’s our Valentine’s special! This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we head to Porpoise Spit for Muriel’s Wedding (1994). Toni Collette delivers heartbreak, hope, and dance-floor dreams in a film that’s equal parts romantic fantasy and emotional gut punch. But does this cult favorite still make our hearts sing, or is it RSVP’d to the past? Ho...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we bring the Nanoose Bay Fire department to help us manage the heat with Ron Howard’s Backdraft (1991). With firefighters, family drama, and explosions that would never pass modern safety standards—this 90s blockbuster brings the flames and the feelings. With Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and a very angry fire, we break down whether this fiery thriller still bur...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we unleash peak late-80s excess with Action Jackson (1988). Carl Weathers stars as a Detroit cop with impossible strength, unlimited confidence, and exactly one volume setting. With exploding cars, cheesy one-liners, and Craig T. Nelson chewing the scenery, we ask the obvious question: is this action movie an underrated blast, or pure 80s nonsense in a trench co...

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we saddle up for Sam Raimi’s stylish Western The Quick and the Dead (1995). With Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and a very young Leonardo DiCaprio, this gunfight tournament movie turns the Wild West into a deadly quick-draw reality show. It’s flashy, violent, and peak 90s Raimi flair, but does it still shoot straight, or is it all slow-motion smoke?...