Too Old or Pure Gold Movie Podcast

This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we're pulling off a heist with A Fish Called Wanda (1988). With a cast stacked with John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin, this offbeat British-American crime comedy gave us laughs, betrayal, and some unforgettable fish-related trauma. But does its mix of farce and felony still land today, or does it belong in the vault? Hosts: Olen Vande...

This week, we leap off rooftops and into shopping carts with Rumble in the Bronx (1995), the Jackie Chan breakout hit that brought his signature blend of action and comedy to American audiences. With wild stunts and awkward dubbing, we ask: does this martial arts mayhem still pack a punch, or is it just a bruised time capsule? Hosts:  Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Co-Hosts:  Sean & A...

This week, we enter the underground world of full-contact, no-rules martial arts with Bloodsport (1988). Jean-Claude Van Damme high-kicks his way through the legendary Kumite in a movie packed with slow-motion splits, dramatic grunts, and some very questionable training methods. Does this cult favorite still hit hard, or has it aged like a bruised banana? Time to find out: Too Old or Pure Gold?  H...

Aliens. Explosions. Jeff Goldblum uploading a virus with a 90s laptop. This week, we revisit Independence Day (1996), the blockbuster that blew up the White House and made Will Smith a one-liner legend. Does this sci-fi disaster classic still bring the fireworks, or has time zapped its power? Suit up and join us as we ask: Too Old or Pure Gold? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Co-Hos...

 This week, we revisit Dirty Dancing (1987), the coming-of-age dance romance that made hearts race and boosted watermelon sales. With Patrick Swayze’s smooth moves, Jennifer Grey’s transformation, and one of the most iconic lift scenes in movie history, we ask: does this summer romance still sweep us off our feet, or is it stuck in the corner of 80s nostalgia? Let’s find out: Too Old or Pure Gold?...

This week we take flight with Blue Thunder (1983). With cutting-edge (for the time) surveillance tech and some heavy 80s paranoia, does this action-thriller soar, or should it have been grounded back in the Reagan era? Strap in as we find out: Too Old or Pure Gold? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Matthew Stockton Co-Hosts: Anthony & Clef Seeley

This week we revisit Roxanne (1987), Steve Martin’s modern-day take on Cyrano de Bergerac , complete with small-town charm, poetic insults, and questionable telescope etiquette. Is this romantic comedy still sharp and sweet, or is it just a long-winded love letter to a different era? Join us as we decide: Too Old or Pure Gold? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Matthew Stockton Co-Hosts: Nicole &...

That’s not a podcast… this is a podcast. This week we head Down Under (and then to New York) with Crocodile Dundee (1986), the fish-out-of-water comedy that made Paul Hogan a global star. Is this rugged charmer still a wild ride, or has it aged like an open can of Fosters? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Matthew Stockton Co-Hosts: Emily & Nicole

Dust off your clubs and get ready for some swagger, this week we’re teeing up Tin Cup (1996). Is this a sports rom-com hole-in-one, or does it shank straight into the 90s nostalgia bunker? Time to find out: Too Old or Pure Gold? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & David Purcell Co-Hosts: Anthony & Will Corry

This week, we dive deep—literally—with The Hunt for Red October (1990). Sean Connery plays a Russian sub captain with a Scottish accent, Alec Baldwin is a young Jack Ryan, and the Cold War tension is thicker than sonar fog. Is this slow-burning thriller still a tactical masterpiece, or has time torpedoed its legacy? Join us as we surface the truth: Too Old or Pure Gold? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden &a...

Neon lights, leather jackets, and a whole lot of cigarette smoke—this week we fire up Black Rain (1989), Ridley Scott’s gritty East-meets-West crime thriller starring Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia. Set in a rain-soaked Osaka, it’s a tale of yakuza, culture clash, and questionable American policing. Does it still bring the heat, or is it all style, no sizzle? Find out as we decide: Too Old or Pur...

This week we revisit Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)—the movie that launched a franchise, redefined sci-fi, and made breathing loudly somehow menacing. Does this cultural juggernaut still shine like a freshly polished droid, or is it showing its age under all that sand? Join us as we put the Force to the test: Too Old or Pure Gold? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Matthew Stockton Co-Hosts: Sean, Josh...

It’s Cold War drama meets high-stakes dance battles! This week, we revisit White Nights (1985), where ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov and tap legend Gregory Hines team up against Soviet oppression—and gravity. Does this stylish slice of 80s Cold War cinema still dazzle, or is it just too old and out of step? We break it all down, one pirouette at a time. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden, Matthew Stockto...

Fatal Attraction (1987) wasn’t just a thriller, it was a full-blown cultural moment. This week, we revisit the steamy, suspenseful cautionary tale that made Michael Douglas sweat and Glenn Close a legend. Is it still a sharp-edged classic, or does it belong locked in the attic with the kitchen knife? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Matthew Stockton  Co-Hosts: Emily & Clef Seeley & Nicole 

Before The Hangover , there was Bachelor Party (1984)—a chaotic cocktail of strippers, donkeys, and Tom Hanks in full 80s comedy mode. This week, we dive into the outrageous party that defined a genre, asking: is this raunchy romp still a good time, or is it just a time capsule of bad behavior? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Matthew Stockton Co-Hosts: Anthony & Will Corry

Is it a psychological horror masterpiece or just a paranoid fever dream? This week, we descend into Jacob’s Ladder (1990), a mind-bending journey through the fractured psyche of a Vietnam veteran haunted by terrifying visions and a past that may not be what it seems. With unsettling imagery, cryptic twists, and a gut-punch ending, does this cult classic still mess with our minds, or has time dulle...

Is it a slasher? Is it a prank? Is it actually scary? For our April Fools’ Day special, we’re revisiting April Fool’s Day (1986), the horror movie that flipped the genre on its head. With a group of rich kids, an isolated mansion, and a killer on the loose (maybe?), does this cult classic still deliver the thrills, or is the biggest joke on the audience? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden Co-Hosts: Nicole,...

Amnesia, kidnapping, and questionable romantic ethics, Overboard (1987) is a rom-com that could only exist in the 80s. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell bring the charm, but does the story of a spoiled heiress turned hardworking mom still feel like a lighthearted classic, or is it a problematic relic of its time? We break it all down in this week’s episode! Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Kim  Co-Hosts:...

Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like beer, bad luck, and a murderous little guy in a green suit! This special holiday episode, we’re diving into Leprechaun (1993), the horror-comedy that gave us Warwick Davis as a gold-obsessed killer and Jennifer Aniston in her film debut. Joined by comedian Daragh Turner, we break down the absurd kills, questionable Irish accents, and whether this cult classic is...

In this episode regular Gen X hosts Mathew and Olen are joined by special guest host, Mark Wolters, an award-winning travel vlogger and the host of the Wolters World YouTube travel channel, with over 270,000,000 views and 1,100,000 subscribers. Together with Millenial co-host Sean and Anthony, this team breaks down this classic travel comedy. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mark Wolters Co-Hosts: A...

In the 80s, every problem could be solved with a cool vehicle—so why not a thought-controlled Soviet fighter jet? This week, we revisit Firefox (1982), where Clint Eastwood plays a troubled pilot on a mission to steal the USSR’s most advanced aircraft. With Cold War tensions, high-stakes espionage, and some truly vintage computer effects, does this techno-thriller still soar, or is it grounded by...

Put on your sunglasses and wake up, sheeple—it’s time to revisit They Live (1988)! John Carpenter’s cult classic blends sci-fi, action, and social satire as Roddy Piper discovers that the world is secretly controlled by aliens (and that he’s all out of bubblegum). We break down whether this 80s gem still packs a punch or if it’s just another relic of the past. Hosts: Matthew Stockton & Mike Br...

Break out the vintage thrift store finds and tune in for a special too old or pure gold Valentine’s Day episode as we revisit Pretty in Pink (1986)! John Hughes delivers another dose of high school drama, unrequited love, and questionable fashion choices as Molly Ringwald navigates the social divide between rich kids and outcasts. Does Duckie still steal the show? Is Blane really worth the trouble...

Before Rambo became a one-man army with unlimited ammo, there was First Blood (1982), a surprisingly grounded thriller about a drifter, a sheriff with an attitude problem, and one very unlucky small town. We’re joined by special guest Vinnie Tortorich as we break down Stallone’s intense performance, Brian Dennehy’s top-tier antagonism, and wh ether this action classic still holds up or is just a p...

We relive Groundhog Day (1993), the time-loop classic starring Bill Murray. From philosophical debates to groundhog-related crimes, we break down what makes this film a comedy masterpiece. Does it still hold up, or should it stay stuck in the past? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Matthew Stockton Co-Hosts : Nicole, Sean & Clef Seeley