The 80s and 90s Overlooked
The films of the 80s and 90s you missed (but shouldn’t have).
The 80s and 90s Overlooked was added as a supplement to the five year project where we reviewed a total of 35 underappreciated films from the era, giving them the second chance they deserved (or should have stayed burried).
North (1994)
North is often included on lists of the worst films ever made. However, it was made by Rob Reiner. Rob Reiner has made multiple great films over his career. It also has an all-star cast including Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, Jason Alexander, Julia Loiuse-Dreyfus, and many more. Is it possible that the late great Rob Reiner made one of the worst films ever? Milo and Jamie sit down with a couple of beers and some pizza rolls to find out if it’s true.
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
Starring Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, and Jed, The Journey of Natty Gann follows a young girl during the Great Depression as she travels across the country to reunite with her father. Along the way, she befriends a wolf and a fellow traveler who teaches her how to ride the rails.
Bright Lights Big City (1988)
Based on the book of the same name, Bright Lights, Big City follows a young writer living in New York City who resorts to substance abuse in an attempt to escape the pain of losing his mother and being separated from his wife. He spends his nights partying with a friend and struggles to function during the day.
Northern Lights (1997)
In this episode of Overlooked, Jamie and Milo are joined by Allison McClain Merrill to discuss the 1997 film Northern Lights. The movie stars Diane Keaton, who finds out that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town, and that she has a nephew she didn’t know about. This film first aired on the Disney Channel and since then Disney has tried to distance itself from the movie. In this review, we try to find out why.
