Damn Good Movie Memories

A popular small-town high school teacher (Kevin Kline) about to be married to his fiancée (Joan Cusack) has his life turned upside-down when one of his ex-students/turned movie star (Matt Dillon) outs him as gay during the Oscars. Co-starring Tom Selleck, Debbie Reynolds, Wilford Brimley, and Bob Newhart.

A terrific classic British whodunit, much in the vein of the Columbo mysteries of the 1970s.  Starring Alastair Sim as an inspector from Scotland Yard investigating a string of deaths at a British hospital during World War II.  Co-starring Trevor Howard, Leo Genn, and Sally Gray.

Based on the hit country song, (yes, really!) Barbara Eden stars as a single-mother looking to get revenge on a hypocritical small-town PTA who has spread rumors about her.  Co-starring Ronny Cox.

A dark comedy about a TV show writer/director (Glenn Ford) who gets wrapped up into a real-life world of blackmail and murder in order to protect his wife's (Debbie Reynolds) performing career.  Co-starring Carl Reiner and John McGiver.

Adam Sandler is an aquatic veterinarian in Hawaii who falls for a woman (Drew Barrymore) with short-term memory loss.  Co-starring Rob Schneider and Sean Astin.

Clifton Webb plays a respected college professor whose past as a silent movie actor comes back to haunt him when his old films have a revival on television.  Co-starring Ginger Rogers, Anne Francis, and Elsa Lanchester.

Sylvester Stallone leads his gang of 80s action stars into another mission to defeat the ultimate villain (Jean-Claude Van Damme).  Co-starring Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, Liam Hemsworth, Randy Couture, Nan Yu, and Chuck Norris.

Fred MacMurray stars in this Disney live-action classic about a college professor who creates a new substance called "Flubber" (flying rubber).  Co-starring Keenan Wynn, Nancy Olson, and Tommy Kirk.

Dan Aykroyd stars as a normally mild-mannered college professor who takes on an alter-ego when he's hilariously lured into the world of pimping.  Co-starring Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon, Fran Drescher, T.K. Carter, and Kate Murtagh.

One of the most beloved and heartwarming animated characters in film history, about a unique elephant who uses his differences to succeed.

A special cross-over episode with our friends at the Growin' Up Rock podcast . On DGMM, we specifically discuss the film that made Kevin Bacon a superstar.  Then head on over to GUR and listen to our track-by-track discussion about the film's soundtrack. Co-starring John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Chris Penn, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Growin' Up Rock official site - https://growinuprock.com/

Inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson, a young Juilliard guitar prodigy (Ralph Macchio) finds an elderly blues harmonica player (Joe Seneca) to teach him the life of a bluesman. Co-starring Jami Gertz and directed by Walter Hill.

Three escaped convicts led by Humphrey Bogart take a family hostage in their quiet Indianapolis suburban home.  Co-starring Fredric March.  Directed by William Wyler.

A dark comedy about a quiet suburban neighborhood that takes a sinister turn when a strange family moves into town.  Starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman, Rick Ducommun, and Henry Gibson.  Directed by Joe Dante. 

A gritty and violent film noir about a psychotic drifter (Lawrence Tierney) and a socialite (Claire Trevor) who end up being linked to a murder.  Co-starring Walter Slezak and Elisha Cook Jr.  Directed by Robert Wise.

Is the sequel even close to the quality of the original classic?  Let's just say that there was a reason why Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker weren't involved in Airplane II. However, there are redeeming comedic qualities to be found and we discuss those on this episode.  Robert Hays, Julie Haggerty, Peter Graves, and Lloyd Bridges reprise their original roles and William Shatner is an addition to the seque...

Ray Milland is a crime magazine editor who gets wrapped up in an unbelievable thriller of his own.  Co-starring Charles Laughton.  Remade in 1987 as "No Way Out" with Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman.

Rob Lowe and Demi Moore star in this romantic dramedy covering the highs and lows of being in a new relationship.  Co-starring Jim Belushi and Elizabeth Perkins.

Gary Cooper leads a group of professors attempting to complete their decade-long project of writing an encyclopedia.  Their world is hilariously turned upside down when a vivacious nightclub performer (Barbara Stanwyck) becomes a key part of the project.  Directed by Howard Hawks.  Written by Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett.

Goldie Hawn lands her dream job as a high school football coach in this fun sports comedy co-starring Swoosie Kurtz, Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Mykelti Williamson, Robyn Lively, and Nipsey Russell.

Not to be confused by the 'Home Alone' parody, this classic gangster film follows the lives of two childhood friends who take complete opposite paths in their lives.  Starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Ann Sheridan, and The Dead End Kids.  Directed by Michael Curtiz.

Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas are legendary train robbers released from prison after 30 years and try to adapt to modern society in this forgotten comedic gem!  Co-starring Eli Wallach, Dana Carvey, and Charles Durning. 

A terrific film noir starring Claude Rains as the host of a popular crime radio program, who gets caught up in a real-life thriller of his own.  Directed by Michael Curtiz.

The title of the film sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but 'Three Men and a Baby' ended up being the top grossing film of 1987!  Starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson as three bachelors attempting to take care of a baby girl. Directed by Leonard Nimoy.

A Cannon films "classic"!  Charles Bronson is a non-nonsense detective attempting to catch a Ted-Bundy-esque serial killer.  Co-starring Gene Davis, Lisa Eilbacher, Andrew Stevens, and Wilford Brimley.  Directed by J. Lee Thompson.