Jamie is still out of the office, so Milo is joined by his lovely wife to discuss Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles. After recently rewatching both films, they share updated perspectives, viewing them through a modern lens. With drinks in hand, they kick things off with a short quiz, then dive into a discussion comparing the two movies to see which one holds up.
The Cold War was an invisible war that loomed large over the 1980s. Hollywood transformed that tension into a parade of films that ranged from heart-pounding thrillers to satirical comedies.
Let’s talk Pump Up the Volume – the 1990 cult classic starring Christian Slater and a whole lot of teenage angst. This gem is a time capsule of rebellion.
These two icons weren’t just video game characters. They were cultural ambassadors, console-selling forces, and breakfast cereal box mascots.
From the water cooler to the group chat, we are sprinkling lines from the 80s and 90s into everyday conversation with zero awareness. It's like muscle memory, but for your mouth.
Summer’s here, the roads are calling… but it's hot outside, gas is expensive, and you don’t feel like dealing with traffic. Ditch the keys and let Hollywood do the driving.
But what about the B-team baddies? The ones who didn’t get merch deals, video games, or college dorm posters but still delivered iconic villainy?
Whether you're chasing the giggles, the visuals, or just that hazy nostalgia, the 90s delivered some cinematic gems perfect for the high-minded viewer.
The 80s and 90s weren’t just decades. They were cultural powerhouses that transformed entertainment, fashion, and how we connected with the world.
Jamie reviews Going Viral which blends 1980s nostalgia with modern themes as geeky teen and friends seek Corey Feldman’s “Samurai” to fight an AI.
While Stallone and Russell were awesome, it was the villain actors in 1989’s “Tango & Cash” that made it a treat.
Let’s examine facts from films that involve time travel from the 80s and 90s that will make you feel old… with inforgraphs!

Milo is an actor, podcast host and producer, and writer. His most recent book “How to Manage Your Manager: All the Credit, Half the Work” is out now.
Jude Cole’s “Back to School,” the jaunty pop-rock number from Rodney Dangerfield’s 1986 comedy, is one of those perfectly-timed little pieces of 80s sonic wallpaper.