99 from 99

Two decades later and we are still worried about spoiling the charms of Renny Harlin's DEEP BLUE SEA. This leads to a conversation about spoiler culture and the lack of risk-taking as seen by some of today's bigger stars (unfortunately not Thomas Jane as much as we like the guy). …

On July 23, 1999 the world FINALLY got their Spinal Tap version of local beauty pageants... and the world mostly took a pass until THE OFFICE made that fashionable. Like most of the Johnny-come-lately's we give our delayed thoughts on DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. And while it may be strange for two grown men to give their very late two cents on this Kirsten Dunst…

On July 23, 1999 the star-filled remake of THE HAUNTING would open #1 at the box office but it would be the horror film that opened a week later whose legacy lives on. We debate the merits of the amateur camera crew but professional actors wandering the woods in THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT compared to the likes of Lili Taylor, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Liam…

The unofficial subtitle of this podcast is The Year of Taye Diggs and that continues with his second appearance of 1999 in THE WOOD. We discuss this more mature version of AMERICAN PIE and wonder if a trip to the movies brings an expectation for a character such as Stifler while also feeling much like the characters of this Rick Famuyiwa film... wistful…

Killer crocodiles on screen is very specific film passion but one that ever so often rears its ugly green head and attacks unsuspecting moviegoers. One of your hosts is a freak and enjoys that particular kink and the other is named Mike. This episode sees both hosts (freak and non-freak alike) theorizing on how the writer of ALLY MCBEAL brought us Betty…

We hope you have not just the password for the house to hear our biggest episode yet. All for a few no names like Cruise... Kidman... and Kubrick. The most anticipated film for cinephiles back in 1999 and EYES WIDE SHUT remains the most debated film of that year two decades later. …

In the summer of 1999 dumb Americans were finally treated to some comedy by way of France in THE DINNER GAME. And while it would take us a while to get our grubby remaking hands on it with 2010's DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS, it took even longer for your two beloved hosts to see the original. Classic French gags from the late 90s still hold up in 2019? …

Jeff Bridges and Tim Robbins gave everyone the ideal neighbors relationship in ARLINGTON ROAD and all of us have been avoiding crazies like this ever since. Unfortunately for you dear listener, we have decided to dredge up uncomfortable cookouts and political discourse for everyone's amusement. And this movie is fun! …

On July 9, 1999 the wild world of sex with desserts was introduced to the mainstream with AMERICAN PIE. This Jason Biggs starring teen comedy presents some awkward reflection for your two co-hosts now trying to figure out if they can still enjoy the comedic offerings of Stifler or if we have aged into the Stifler's mom demo. …

After many trials and tribulations of exploring the year of 1999 in film we may have rediscovered a true classic in Spike Lee's SUMMER OF SAM. Of course we stay on brand and lament the cold shoulder this film got that summer so even (especially!) twenty years later there is still much sorrow to share with our fellow man. …