You know those movies that you loved as a kid? What ever happened to them? Maybe you remember grabbing a random VHS cover off the shelves at Blockbuster, but you can't quite remember the title. Or perhaps you loved a strangely specific scene from some bizarre film your cousin owned, but you can't really recall the plot. We've got good news for you. In Throwback Theater, our four hosts will track down and revisit these old movies to answer one question: Does It Hold Up? Each episode, a new mo ...
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No, no, wait. It's not THAT Jack Frost! We already did that one. This is the horror-comedy also called Jack Frost. This one does not have Michael Keaton. This one had the holographic VHS cover art that you would pass by in the video store. You know the one. Where it would make a scary face. However, the other Jack Frost might actually be scarier.Th…
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Ep. 172 - Planes, Trains And Automobiles
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In this episode, we take the long road back home.Throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Ep. 171 - Charlie Brown Holiday Special
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Happy Thanksgiving! In this special episode, we take a look at some classic (some more than others) Charlie Brown movies - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown; A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving; and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Grab some hot cocoa, a warm blanket, and the ole pigskin as we take a look back at some of our favorite holiday movies.Throwbac…
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Ep. 170 - The Man Who Knew Too Little
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I can't believe how deep we got talking about this silly movie. Bill Murray is a bumpkin who gets involved in some serious shit, but he believes it's all just an act! Will he learn his lesson and save the day, or will he bumble around and be a dummy? Or maybe both? Find out this week on Throwback Theater.Throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.com…
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We know, we know, this is not a kid's movie, and it breaks our "no post-9/11" rule, but some of us saw this movie at too young an age. It stars Edward Norton, who plays Smoochy, a lovable kid's show host, as he is thrust into the seedy underbelly full of the crime and unsavory characters. Also starring Robin Williams, Danny DeVito (who also directe…
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Get. Off. My. Plane.In this movie, Harrison Ford is the president and he's kicking some Russian ass! On a plane!Throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Happy Halloween! Turn off the lights and join us for this very spooky episode full of demons, murder, and marijuana. In this movie, Devon Sawa is a slacker burnout whose hand gets possessed by the devil and goes on a killing spree! But with the help of his buddy, Seth Green and Elden Hensen, he sets out to save the hot neighbor, Jessica Alba, befor…
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Ep. 166 - Castelo Ra Tim Bum
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We're getting both spooky and international! Join us as we watch this Brazilian treat full of witches and wizards and magic and weird sock puppet things. It's everyone's favorite, for sure.Throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Ep. 165 - Double Double Toil And Trouble
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Our first Twin Twin Michelle movie! (AKA Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) In this movie, the twins have to save their family's home by saving their rich aunt from their witch aunt. You know, that classic trope. Along the way, they meet the tin man, the cowardly lion, and the scare crow. I think.Throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.com…
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Ep. 164 - The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Dragons Forever (Chinese: 飛龍猛將) is a 1988 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film directed by Sammo Hung, who also starred in the film, and co-directed by Corey Yuen. The film co-stars Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Pauline Yeung, Deannie Yip, Yuen Wah, Roy Chiao, and Crystal Kwok. It is the last film in which Hung, Chan and Biao all appeared in togethe…
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AUDIO FIXED AND RE-UPLOADED! Please see the description for "Ep 160 - See Spot Run" for more information. Sorry about the mess.Throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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AUDIO FIXED AND RE-UPLOADED! We're sorry for the shitty audio in the original upload. We fixed the issue, but Spotify didn't want to update the new file. So, unfortunately, we had to completely delete the files for this track (and the next one) and re-upload. I hope this one is a bit more listenable. It still is a bit boomy, due to the microphone t…
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This is the story of West, Jim West, Desperado. He's a rough rider and you don't want nada. This movie is super horny. Featuring Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Salma Hayek, Kenneth Branagh, and of course, M. Emmett Walsh.Sorry about the bad audio in the previous episode. But good news - we've fixed it!We also have a lot more stickers, so if you want one,…
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The boys really take a journey with this one, all the down south, to the city of gold. Join us as we go all the way back to 2000 to take a look at "The Road to El Dorado" featuring Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Rosie Perez, and the musical styling of Sir Elton John. Throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Ep. 158 - Master Of Disguise
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Summer break is over, losers.We finally got to it, and we're taking a look at 2002's "The Master of Disguise" (yes, we're breaking our 'no post-9/11 movies rule) Starring Dana Carvey, Jennifer Esposito, and Data from Star Trek. In this movie, Pistachio Disguisey (Carvey) learns he has the ability to disguise as anyone and anything and needs to use …
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Ep. 157 - Krippendorf's Tribe
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This week, the boys get CANCELLED.I am so, so sorry.Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Lily Tomlin, and Natasha Lyonne. I really, really don't want to tell you what the plot is. Let's keep this one on the down low.But I will say this episode includes a history Throwback Theater First!Af Throwback Theater
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The boys take a look at 1998's "A Simple Wish" starring Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, and Mara Wilson.This movie is so bland that I felt the only way to really represent it was to make the blandest description.throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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I'm tired and lazy so here's the first few paragraphs of the movie from Wikipedia.Baby Geniuses is a 1999 American family comedy film directed by Bob Clark and written by Clark and Greg Michael, from a story by Clark, Steven Paul, Francisca Matos, and Robert Grasmere. It stars Kathleen Turner, Christopher Lloyd, Kim Cattrall, Peter MacNicol, and Ru…
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Here come the Men in White! Join us for this forgotten National Lampoon made for TV movie, a supposed parody of "Men in Black" but really more a parody of Independence Day and Dr. Strangelove? Is it so bad it's good or just simply bad? I guess it depends which one of us you ask.Write to us at Throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.com and we'll give you a "…
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BABAY I can feel ya like a kiss from a rose on the grey OOH the more eh feel the stranger I feel yeaahh. That song is now stuck in your head. You're welcome.This week, the boys take a look at Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer, Nicole Kidman, Jim Carrey, and Tommy Lee Jones. Don't act like you don't know the movie.throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.com…
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We're back, and this one is not a dinosaur's tale.This week we take a look at a local, Pittsburgh film, "Inspector Gadget" starring Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Andy Dick, and Michelle Trachtenberg. In this film, we get to see all the beautiful sights of Pittsburgh as our hero hoses down his love interest with 5 gallons of toothpaste from his…
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2023 Season Finale! Thank you all for listening, and thank you all for being patient with us this past month. Please write to us at throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.com and let us know what movies you'd like us to review in 2024! Thanks again, and we'll see you all in the future.Af Throwback Theater
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Merry Christmas! Let's talk about "Gremlins". It's about Christmas and gremlins and about how having gremlins during Christmas can really lead to a bad time. I think.throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Hello Everyone. We decided to skip recording this week, but we'll be back for two more before our winter break. I hope you like this Rerun of one of our first Christmas movies - Christmas Every Day, recorded in the winter of 2016, way down in a dirty basement on the west end. Thank you so much for listening this year. I hope you've had as much fun …
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Ep. 149 - The Year Without A Santa Claus
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Let's get into the holiday season this year by sitting down and watching a classic, drinking some hot tea, and catching Covid-19. For reference, this is the 1974 made for TV classic, "The Year Without A Santa Claus" by Rankin/Bass, not the 2006 made for TV classic, "The Year Without A Santa Claus." Sorry about the poor "Zoom" quality audio. We trie…
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There's nothing in the rules that says a dog can't be a podcast guest. In this episode, we take a look back at "Air Bud" the movie that made all my friends get golden retrievers, bowl cuts, and really into basketball. throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we take a look a very sweet tale, mostly about death. Join Russell, Edgar, and Annie/Abigail as they journey for greener pastures to save their friend, who is dying. Oh and their whole village was gassed with poisonous gas and they're pretty sure that everyone is dead. No, this is not like "Watership Down", this…
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Ep. 146 - Dexter's Lab: Ego Trip
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In this... "movie", Dexter learns that he saves the future, so he goes through a trip in time to see how cool he will one day become. Also starring... Mandark and Deedee.throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Yinz like Jay Mohr? In this movie, he stars as both himself and a talking bird! Join us as we talk about "Paulie", the 90's premier talking bird movie. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll fly.Write to us at throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.com and let us know what movies you want us to review. We may even send you a free sticker!…
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Hey there Squeakers, why don't come on down to our dog casino and raise the steaks? In this movie, Burt Reynolds plays Charlie, a city slicking street dog with a penchant for mischief. When Charlie gets killed, he goes to dog heaven, only to steal his life's stop watch and return to Earth, where he meets Anne-Marie, a little orphan girl who can tal…
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Happy Halloween! This year, we are opening up the gate to hell! ...and closing it with a love rocket? Join us as we watched this bizarre, "cult" horror movie where a group of kids accidentally open a gate to hell in the suburbans of 1980's American. throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Ok. Think of an actor from the 90s. That person is in this movie. In this movie, The Faculty, directed by Robert Rodriguez, the faculty of a rough suburban high school get taken over by parasitic aliens, bent on taking over the world. It is up to Frodo and his team of hobbits I think to stop the alien invasion by snorting drugs. If you haven't seen…
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Caww, caww! This week we watch Brandon Lee's "The Crow" in which Lee plays rock star, Eric Draven, who is resurrected from the grave one year after his death to avenge the death of himself and his girlfriend. Turn the lights off and listen to this one in the dark, we're going goth.throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.com…
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Ep. 140 - An American Werewolf In Paris
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Oh, it's the great John Landis movie, An American Werewolf in... Paris? Sixteen years after the original, "An American Werewolf in London," we get this... thing. In this thing, Tom Everett Scott pays Andy, who meets a lady while bungee jumping from the Eiffel tower and instantly falls in love with her. But there's only one problem - she's a werewol…
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Ahh! Real Vampires! In this movie, Tony (Jonathan Lipnicki) moves to Scotland and discovers that vampires are real! But, good news, they're not all bad. He quickly befriend Rudolph (Rollo Weeks) and the boys team up to find a lost amulet that will allow the vampires to change back to human. Also starring Richard E. Grant, Tommy Hinkley, Alice Krige…
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In this episode, the guys sit down to talk about one of the best detective/cop meets dog movies, Turner and Hooch, staring Tom Hanks and a dog. In this movie, Tom Hanks is a detective and gets a dog. Hi-jinx (and crime?) ensue. T. Hanks for listening.throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Buckle up. This may be our most contentious, controversial, and confusing episode of all time. In this episode, the guys review the first ever Nickleodeon movie, "Doom Runners." This movie is set in a post-apocalyptic, dystopian future, where "The Corporation" holds all the power. Two young children have to cross the desert in search for the New Ed…
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Hia gang! How's the weather today? That's swell. In this episode, the boys take a look at the 1999 Brendan Fraser movie, "Blast From The Past" also starring Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek, and Dave Foley. Brendan plays Adam, a very polite young man who has lived in a sweet underground bunker for the past 35 years. When his fat…
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Oh Shiiiiii...take mushrooms. The boys review Spy Kids! And then we just share stories about our childhood and other movies and I don't know. This episode is a bit all over the place. throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Ep. 134 - The Swiss Family Robinson
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Ahoy and Yo ho ho! This week, we're going back. Way back. And then we're getting stranded on an island. And building a big tree house. And fight pirates. We take a look back at the Disney classic, "The Swiss Family Robinson" from 1960!Send us pictures of your tree house at throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.com…
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You know em, you love em. In this episode, the guys take a look back at the made for tv movie, "The Even Stevens Movie" where Louis, Ren, Donnie, Beans, and the rest of the fam win a prize to visit a foreign, tropical island. Only, things go south and hi-jinks ensue. In this movie worth rewatching? Or should it be left buried out in the sand? Find …
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M. Emmett Walsh stars in this 1984 Chuck Norris classic about a Vietnam vet returning to Vietnam ten years after the war to kick ass, kill commies, and rescue some POWs. This is America. Fuck you.throwbacktheaterpodcast@gmail.comAf Throwback Theater
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Cheer Leaders Kick... ! In this episode, the guys review a movie that feels like a fake movie. I don't know how else to describe it. A group of cheerleaders plan to rob a bank to help pay for the expenses of their captain's new baby. Sounds like a decent premise, right? Well, the premise isn't the issue. Find out what is on this episode.throwbackth…
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Supah-star! Listen, we all remember a time when the only thing we wanted was a kiss. This week, the guys sit down to talk about the first SNL movie featured on the pod. Molly Shannon plays Mary Katherine Gallagher, a character created for Saturday Night Live, who is a shy and quirky high schooler in a private, Catholic high school. When the opportu…
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Fourth of July hit hard with camping trips and summer colds, and unfortunately, we weren't able to meet to talk about "Superstar." My plan was to rerun "My Date With The President's Daughter," but we're pretty hot in that episode and talk over each other a lot. So, I'm taking us all the way back to one of our original episodes, recorded in the base…
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Grab some rubbers and hit the road, this week, the boys are getting saucy! We sit down to watch the ill-fated, 1997, Jennifer Love Hewitt movie, "Trojan War." In this movie, Will Friedle (Boy Meets World, My Date With The President's Daughter), finally has a chance to hook up with the girl of his dreams, Marley Shelton (The Sandlot, Warriors of Vir…
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We're back with more JLH movies to celebrate JLH month! And, our very first Jackie Chan movie! In this movie, Jackie Chan plays James Tong (get it?) and finds his way into a super tuxedo suit that gives him powers and is now a spy and has to stop a guy from contaminating the world's water supply with water striders or some shit? I don't know man. F…
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We're back for more JLH month! In this episode, the guys take a look at the movie, "Heartbreakers" starring Jennifer Love Hewitt (of course), Sigourney Weaver, Gene Hackman, Ray Liotta, and Jason Lee. JLH and Sigourney Weaver are a mother and daughter con-artist team, seducing men and taking their money, when they decide to con the mega-millionaire…
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