I Remember Liking That Movie
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We chose a movie we haven’t seen in decades. I mean, we’re talking 20 to 30 years. First, we examine the box office, the poster, the trailer, and our wildly inaccurate memories of this long-lost relic. Then we watch it again and review it. Sometimes it still slaps. Sometimes it faceplants. Hard.
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The Untouchables (1987): Still The Best Gangster Movie Ever Made?
Remember The Untouchables from 1987 starring Kevin Costner & Sean Connery? We remember it being the bee's knees. A real hotsy-totsy gangster picture where every problem could be solved with a…
Galaxy Quest (1999): Is Galaxy Quest the BEST Star Trek Movie?
Remember Galaxy Quest? The movie sci-fi fans swear is one of the best Star Trek films ever made… despite not actually being Star Trek. Join us as we revisit the cult comedy loaded with an absurdly…
Firewalker (1986): Indiana Jones on a Budget… Way on a Budget
We rewatched Firewalker… and yeah, it’s not exactly how we remembered. Action & Adventure? Yes. Budget? Not so much.
Remember The Titans (2000): It Had Denzel. It Had Football. We Hit Play.
Do you remember Remember the Titans from 2000? We remember it was about football. It had Denzel Washington… and it was about football. Honestly, what more do you need?
Cool Runnings (1993): Jamaica, Bobsleds & John Candy
Do you remember Cool Runnings from the 90s? Because we do… kind of. It’s a bit of a blur, but we remember Jamaica, bobsledding, and John Candy, and honestly, that might be enough. Join us as we…
Invasion U.S.A. (1985): We Remember Explosions… Not the Plot
Remember Invasion U.S.A. starring Chuck Norris? We don’t remember much of the plot… probably because there isn’t much of one. But we do remember Chuck kicking ass, a ridiculous amount of explosions,…
Critters 2 (1988): Because Easter Needed More Violence
“Easter… but with killer furballs.” Do you remember Critters 2: The Main Course? One of the very few Easter horror movies… for good reason. The eggs hatch, the Critters are back, and somehow the town…
Steel Magnolias (1989) We Thought We Remembered... We Forgot the Pain
Do you remember Steel Magnolias from the 80s? The cry-inducing Broadway play turned into the ultimate cry-inducing chick flick. Join us as we head back to the late 80s and spend some time with this…
Red Sonja (1985) Swords, Sorcery, and a Legendary Red Mullet
Do you remember Red Sonja from the 80s? Of course you do. Brigitte Nielsen running around in what can only be described as decorative chainmail—armor designed less for battle and more for… audience…
The Day After Tomorrow (2004): Why Is The Weather So Angry?
Do you remember The Day After Tomorrow? That’s the one where Mother Nature decides she’s had enough of our BS and lays the Smackdown on the entire planet. Denis Quaid wins the Father of the Year…
Spaceballs (1987): May The Schwartz Hold Up
Do you remember Spaceballs? Of course you do. But how many times did you quote this movie with your friends? How many times did you try to re-enact the beginning of the Schwartz fight before someone…
The Goonies (1985) Pirate Treasure or Nostalgic Booby Trap?
Remember The Goonies? Baby Ruths, “Hey You Guys!”, pirate treasure, and one of the most chaotic groups of kids ever put on screen. Of course you do… but when was the last time you actually watched…
The Grey (2011) Like Sad & Depressing, With Wolves
Do you remember The Grey from 2011? Of course you do. It’s basically the cinematic equivalent of clinical depression… but with wolves. Join us as we follow Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, and Frank…
Ever After (1998) The Least Magical Cinderella
In this episode of I Remember Liking That Movie, we head back to the Renaissance for a supposedly smarter, more grounded take on Cinderella with Ever After from 1998. Starring Drew Barrymore,…
S4E9 Cliffhanger (1993) Money Falls, Stallone Climbs
Remember Cliffhanger? The movie where the Hero fights gravity, bad guys, and basic OSHA regulations? Starring Sylvester Stallone as a man whose primary skill set is hanging from things dramatically……
S4E8 A Walk To Remember (2002) The Notebook’s Sad Little Sister
Do you remember the teen romance movie A Walk to Remember? You know, the one where the “good girl” falls for the “bad boy,” changes his life forever… and then drops the heartbreaking bomb that she’s…
S4E7 Better Off Dead (1985) Two Dollars Later...
Remember Better Off Dead? The 1985 fever dream starring John Cusack gave us ski-race rivalries, the guy who played Booger, Ricky’s mom casually blowing up during dinner, and a paperboy who’s built…
S4E6 Robin Hood: Men In Tights (1993) Aim True or Misfire?
Remember Robin Hood: Men in Tights from 1993? We do… or at least we thought we did. It’s been a long time since we last watched this one, but c’mon, it’s Mel Brooks. Starring Cary Elwes, Dave…
S4E5 Hot Dog ... The Movie (1984) It's Exactly What You Think It Is
Do you remember Hot Dog… The Movie from the ’80s? We do, and we don’t. We remember Shannon Tweed (for obvious reasons) and the Chinese Downhill. That’s about it. This movie was actually a hit in its…
S4E5 The Rock (1996) Is This Classic 90s Action Style over Substance?
The 90s were full of high-octane, over-the-top action flicks, and one of the most memorable was THE ROCK. Starring Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris & Sean "Slap Her" Connery. We remember this one being a…
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