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Behind The Timeline

145 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratings

Co-Hosts Lindsay and Scott travel the timeline year by year to examine, breakdown and recount their own experiences with the very films and tv shows that have helped shape the pop-culture scene! Don't see something you think they should've covered? Journey to the website to enter a "Request the Timeline" of any movie you think the show should investigate and they'll make it happen!

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Request the Timeline - Ever After (1998)

March 20, 2024 22:05 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

The first request of 2024 AND of Season 4 brings us the most riotous film we've had to date - for one reason only: Dougray Scott's "Prince Henry". Dude's got some real big feelings, okay? Like... enough that we basically forgot Drew Berrymore's "Danielle" or Anjelica Huston's "Rodmilla de Ghent" were even in this! Strap in for hilarity, drama and a little dash of even more stupid humor for Scott to enjoy as we review 1998's "Ever After: A Cinderella Story", just for you and our dear, dear fr...

The Parent Trap - 1998

March 14, 2024 02:41 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

So, we did mention them early on in the episode but it's important for us to note here that the Olsen Twins DID actually have their own version of this film in 1995, starring Kirsty Alley and Steve Guttenberg, called "It Takes Two". That's a little fun fact there for ya! Anyways, we're not here for that - we're here for 1998's debut of Lindsay Lohan (and subsequently Nancy Myers as a Director), "The Parent Trap", a classic Disney tale retold from its original release back in 1961! Also starr...

Mulan - 1998

March 07, 2024 01:23 - 1 hour - 103 MB

LETS. GET DOWN. TO BUSINESSSSS!!!! To enjoy... the poooood! Man is that song just a "Turn it up to 11", though. Lindsay and Scott take on the final success of Disney's Renaissance Era before things begin to turn murky, at best, with Mulan, starring Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy and BD Wong, with accompanying music by the talents of Donnie Osmond, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder and 9- wait, that can't be right... 98 Degrees?! Jesus, 90's, I see you! Was this the feminist empowerment movie Lind...

Saving Private Ryan - 1998

February 22, 2024 01:41 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

So, Scott was sick last week, otherwise this would've been out all the sooner. We're sorry about that, gang! But, here's another war movie for ya, for being so patient! And man what a war movie it is, isn't it? Some might even say it's the penultimate example of what all war films should aspire to be, with many failing in its wake. But just what makes this so good? Was it the acting? The drama? The storytelling? Well, Scott, along with special guests Andrew and Matt, discuss those very topic...

Anastasia - 1997

February 08, 2024 02:52 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Welcome, one and all, to Episode One of Season 4!! We've taken a month off to clear our heads, get our houses in order and... completely let them fall apart all over again. What can we say? We're nothing if not consistently inconsistent! But, finally we're here with our final film of 1997 - Don Bluth's "Anastasia", starring Meg Ryan and John Cusack, to name a few. How historically accurate is this movie? Why was it so successful? Is this the best non-Disney but now technically Disney villain...

A Very Timeline Christmas: The Santa Clause Saga

December 21, 2023 01:33 - 1 hour - 102 MB

It's the most... wonderful tiiiiime... of the Pooooood! That's right everybody: Not only are we closing out Season 3 but also the year with our annual Christmas spectacular. This year, Tim Allen joins the ranks of Holiday dads beyond incapable of cooking a turkey - man put zero prep time in, come on, son! - as Scott Calvin, destined to knock the then-Santa Claus off his roof and thereby seal his fate in becoming the next Kringle King! Joined along the saga by a wife and eventually children, ...

Hercules - 1997

December 02, 2023 03:14 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Is there finally a song that's makin' Scott get emotional? OH! There so is! Was this arguably one of the best Disney villains of probably totally absolutely fersure all time!? We won't say yes but... I mean come on. The pegasus blew his effing hair out! That's genius!! Welcome to Disney's Hercules from 1997, the world's first Disney film NOT based on a fairy tail, but instead dipping a tentative toe into the tides of mythology. Oh, and obviously Danny DeVito is here too! Make sure to subscr...

The Marvels - Review

November 18, 2023 00:47 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

We'd like to sum this film up with a single phrase, if we could be so bold: Yada-yada. Did we have fun? Oh for sure! Was it hilarious? Most outrageously so! Did it have a proper villain and a plotline devoid of holes bigger than a jump-point entryway? ...-ahem- anyway... Come to your own conclusions, think for yourselves, draw with your own fingerpaints... but be sure to check out our review, nonetheless! Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for all of our newest updates and episod...

Batman and Robin - 1997

November 10, 2023 22:11 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

We're back from a brief stint in... not... releasing an episode! We had some scheduling to work out, some drinks to be had, some ass to kick! But we're finally back to you and finally back to the timeline. And what an enjo-... no. No, that's not the word. What an excitin- nope. That's not it either. What a Batman movie to return to! There we go! This was certainly one of the Batman movies ever, that's for sure! Joined, as if you needed to ask, by official Batman-ologist Matt, we dive into th...

The Wheel of Time Season 2 Recap

October 23, 2023 23:57 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

While this might mainly cover Episode 8 and all its finale-ness, we do connect some dots along the, rehash old theories of Scott's that either came true or were so insultingly wrong he really should just read the books at this point. Come on, son! Erin returns for her final stint in the WoT-era of the show, finally getting to bounce ideas and thoughts off Scott, who has otherwise been kept sequestered away from her spoilery knowledge until now! Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline f...

The Dark Friend Social - S2E8

October 16, 2023 01:46 - 2 hours - 129 MB

And at last, we arrive at the conclusion... of Season 2! Was this what we expected? Did it match the flow of the books and set things yet to come up correctly? Listen in on last time with Lindsay and Erin from "Isn't It Neat!" as they break down all those twisty, turny, dark and daring spoilers from the books! What a conclusion it was, indeed! Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for all of our newest updates and episodes! And if there's a movie or show you want us to cover, check o...

The Dark Friend Social - S2E6-7

October 11, 2023 00:38 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Let the Lord of Chaos rule! We're covering two episodes of book spoilers this week and there are lots of twists and turns to cover. There were some tough bits to get through and some really exciting ones. We were wrong about lots of stuff and did our best to make correct predictions for the finale. Join us for the wildly mixed bag that was episodes 6 & 7 and we'll be back for the full-spoiler discussion of the finale soon!! Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for all of our newest...

Wheel of Time - S2E6-7

October 06, 2023 16:55 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

It's nearly time. We've nearly hit the end of the road for this incredible season and honestly, we're sad. Two years we waited for this to come back and in almost a flash, it's practically gone. Actually by the time this releases the final episode will be upon us. Damn, what an insane trip its been! Egwene's still showing defiance, Mat and his magic mushroom madness, Perrin crosses the multverse to enter Dune... it's just a lot. And we want even more! But for now, here's what we felt were th...

Wheel of Time - S2E5

October 05, 2023 05:50 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Holy crap are we late with this one and we are so eternally sorry for that! Nothing fancy in the description this time around, let's just get right into the episode! Sorry about that, gang - we love you!! Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for all of our newest updates and episodes! And if there's a movie or show you want us to cover, check out our website for the means to let us know what you wanna see!- Email: [email protected] Twitter: Behindtimeline Instagram: G...

The Dark Friend Social - S2E5

September 29, 2023 04:03 - 2 hours - 115 MB

Sorry it's been so long, everyone! Schedules, conflicts, Trollocs. It's a whole thing. We'll get into it. Anyway, we know why you're here and we're here to deliver on... why you're... here. Yea. Okay. Should someone else be writing these? Whatever, Erin is back from the "Isn't It Neat" pod, joining Lindsay for all those dark, icky, messy, lovely spoilers you all adore and crave! So sit back, relax and stay nerdy! Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for all of our newest updates and...

The Dark Friend Social - S2E4

September 16, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

Time to toss the dice and join us for this week's Dark Friend Social for all the evil book spoilers! Lindsay is joined again by Erin from the "Isn't It Neat" podcast and we're spinning our weave of theories all the way from Bella's whereabouts to The Aiel Wastes and beyond. We may not have all the answers but we're having fun guessing. Send us your thoughts and theories and help us piece it together! Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for all of our newest updates and episodes! An...

Wheel of Time: S2E4

September 16, 2023 04:58 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Oh my holy crap - Scott totally called it. It's kind of amazing, honestly, because it seems like each one of his guesses is so wildly out of touch and maybe it's because he hasn't read the books despite Lindsay continually telling him to and you gotta wonder at this point is - ... y'know what we're getting off topic, here! RAND! FORSAKEN! Matt's there too, I think. Pretty sure we saw him. Anyway, enjoy the review and be sure to check out the Dark Friend Social coming shortly after this with a...

The Dark Friend Social - S2E1-3

September 10, 2023 23:54 - 2 hours - 155 MB

You want spoilers? Well we've got spoilers! Here. you're welcome in for all the evil, dark, dirty secrets only the books hold, as broken down by Lindsay and special guest Erin, returning for more fun from the "Isn't It Neat" podcast! You've been warned here - within these special breakdowns rests the truth of what's to come, who is who and where the path leads for our favorite heroes and villains from the Wheel, itself! You've started this episode at your own risk, dear friends. Make sure t...

The Wheel of Time: S2E1-3

September 09, 2023 01:09 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

OH MY GOD WE'RE FINALLY BACK!!! Delayed enough to allow for the next episode to arrive and everyone to theorize, as well as see just how much Scott - because obviously Lindsay's a master of this already - is and isn't correct on early questions and guesses and assumptions, the review for the first 3 episodes of Amazon Prime's wildly successful "The Wheel of Time" has arrived! Moiraine, Lan, Nynaeve and the gang all return for more adventures across the sultry, story-soaked land of the Wheel. ...

Strictly Ballroom (1992) - Special Collaboration w/ Isn't It Neat!

August 19, 2023 02:48 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

We made friends! We knew we could do it. That'll show you, Mr. Sampson... out here tellin' my mom he's concerned I'm anti-social and I like Power Rangers too mu-... y'know what, that's not why we're here. Anyway, we've partnered with another wonderful podcast, Isn't It Neat!, to bring you a timeline rewind in the form of 1992's "Strictly Ballroom", Baz Luhrmann's directorial debut! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the fantastical collaboration that most-assuredly shan't be the last. (Saying "s...

Request the Timeline - Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)

August 08, 2023 04:26 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Is this the longest title we've ever had? For an episode? Yes, probably. Was this movie, as Lindsay loves to say, "unhinged"? You better believe it was. Had she ever seen it? Nope! That's what made it all the more enjoyable, honestly. With a title that completely makes you think something different than what actually happens, a lead in the absolutely, outrageously gorgeous Christina Applegate and a plot that's... ... well it's actually pretty straight forward, what can we say? Make sure to ...

The Lost World: Jurassic Park - 1997

July 16, 2023 21:51 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Queue John Williams and the mesmerizing helicopter fly over! No? This one doesn't have that? Okay, well then insert amazing longshot of beautiful scenery a-... we don't have that either? Well, what DO we have?! Inventive kills and a new segment we're calling "Dumb Ways to Die"? Alright, we'll take it. 1997's sequel to Steven Spielberg's smash hit, "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" once again pits very under-prepared humans against the vicious teeth and claws of 65-million year old adversaries!...

The Fifth Element - 1997

July 08, 2023 02:38 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

So, Scott's outnumbered here. Or is he? Did Matt and Lindsay secretly change his mind not-so-secretly about this 1997 Luc Besson cult classic scifi adventure?! Starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich and Gary Oldman, "The Fifth Element" has been touted as a refreshing break from otherwise typical space-faring adventure films of the age. But really - is it? Why is it so damn confusing then? Why are there three different bad guys? Why does Ruby Rhod just up and decide to join the group? What was ...

Space Jam - 1996

June 30, 2023 07:06 - 1 hour - 92 MB

A special shout out to start the final episode of '96?! You better believe it! And of course we're super happy to read any and all feedback we get so make sure you keep it comin' out way any time you've got a thought, comment, review or request! But also... EVERYBODY GET UP, IT'S TIME TO SPACE JAM!! We got a real review goin' down, welcome to the Space Jaaaaam! Alright (alright)! God this movie is weirdly entertaining in an era where animating fully grown adults being inflated by bike pumps ...

Independence Day - 1996

June 23, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

It's Special Guest o'Clock! Andrew rejoins Scott to give Lindsay some time off from the actiony, popcorny-ness of arguably the greatest alien invasion flick of all time! Starring Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum and Will Smith, ID4 was '96's reigning champ in terms of box office gross and boy does it ever make sense! From the amazingly realistic use of SETI to teleporting airplanes, we break down everything you might or might not have noticed!! Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for al...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Review (Uncut)

June 14, 2023 07:01 - 2 hours - 124 MB

Welcome, ladies and gentle-spiders, to the very first-ever Uncut episode of Behind the Timeline! We've got a ton to say about this movie and we want to ensure that you get to experience ALL of it. So, Scott didn't touch a thing. This is the most raw, direct to your ears from our mouths episode we've released. We hope you enjoy our exploration into why Miles is such a great Spider-Man, how The Spot grew into his own, what the future holds for ALL of these characters acr0ss both Disney and Son...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1996

June 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 78 MB

For whom the bell tolls! I've always wanted to say that. Metallica helped me do that a while back but sort of seemed relevant here, too, y'know? Anyway, here we are at Walt Disney's second failed attempt at grabbing that Academy Award for Best Picture - 1996's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", starring Demi Moore, Jason Alexander and Tony Jay amongst others! Based on the classic works of Victor Hugo, the story isn't one we, ourselves, were particularly fond of, but apparently enough of our liste...

Request the Timeline - Titanic (1997)

May 18, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 115 MB

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NICOLE!! Congratulations on another trip around the sun AND being our third-ever Request the Timeline episode. And dear lord what a fantastic movie to request. Titanic reigns as one of the greatest love stories of all time and a damn good disaster flick sprinkled in there. Starring the smoldering heart throb Leonardo DiCaprio and the incredibly gorgeous, always talented Kate Winslet in this "Romeo + Juliet on the sea" adventure, Titanic was the insurmountable king of the box o...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Review

May 12, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

STOP!! OBVIOUS SPOILERS AHEAD!!Okay... now Lindsay won't bite our head off. Anyways, welcome back to the MCU with what we can honestly say should be considered a top 5 Marvel film for literally anyone that's ever dipped their tow in this film-verse. From the emotional rollercoasters to the gut-busting comedy, 2023's Marvel smash hit brings us all the feels and all the family love. Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper amongst a slew of incredibly-acted co-stars, "Guardians of t...

Muppet Treasure Island - 1996

May 05, 2023 09:01 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

It's the one they've been waiting for since the show first started. You knew it was coming and they couldn't be happier - Lindsay and Scott finally get to gush over 1996's Muppet masterpiece: "Muppet Treasure Island". With the acting talents of Bill Connolly, Jennifer Saunders and Tim Curry matching Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Gonzo the Great, this incredible musical has been a staple of both host's childhood since the first watch. Join them as Scott finally reveals what is the ultimate M...

Jumanji - 1995

April 28, 2023 17:26 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Lindsay's... still not here. Obviously her move has been the stuff of legend and we can't wait for her return, but for now: we've got Chris filling in. And what a movie to fill in on. From horrendous monkey visuals to rules that just don't make sense, we dive deep into the mystical and mysterious world of 1995's "Jumanji", starring Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt and Kirsten Dunst. Fun though it may have been - and damn funny at times, too - this film is absolutely not without its issues and we'...

Godzilla - The Heisei Era Special

April 20, 2023 02:21 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

He's a one-man natural disaster of gargantuan proportions. And he's... a lone co-host! Tonight we fly solo with Scott, alone, taking on the massive weight of arguably the greatest era in Godzilla's history: The Heisei Era (ca. 1984-1995). Fitting that we complete our stint in 1995 with a decades-long film-verse that saw the resurgence of a much more destructive and serious version of the titular King of Monsters, don't you think? From how everything got started to some of the greatest foes o...

Toy Story - 1995

April 03, 2023 07:56 - 1 hour - 108 MB

With the conclusion of 1995, we have yet again arrived at one of Lindsay's all-time favorite films ever made. Whether she's grilling Scott on the history of Pixar or breaking down every plausible theory imaginable - all while still finding time to remind Scott of ALL the things he still hasn't watched yet - this nostalgic, CGI-romping episode has everything you've come to expect from the hosts and their shenanigans! Why do you think Woody doesn't remember anything before Andy? Who is the real...

Clueless - 1995

March 24, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Due to some technical errors during editing, this episode was slightly delayed - we apologize about that, guys! But, fear not - we're back and back with a bang, for this could very well be the most 90's-defining film of our entire timeline. Presented through the lens of platform-rocking, school-ruling eyes of Alicia Silverstone's infamous "Cher", Clueless brings us the Jeep-driving, pager-beeping smash hit teen comedy that has become a staple of just about every 90's watchthrough! You rememb...

Pocahontas - 1995

March 10, 2023 01:42 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

This. Was. Rough! We're just gonna start with that. We find ourselves returned at last to the Renaissance in less-than-stellar fashion with 95's Pocahontas, a film Disney HAD hoped would bridge the seemingly insurmountable gap between their acclaim and an actual Best Picture win. Sorry, Disney. Ya blew it! Audiences said so. Critics said so. Historians... just refused to watch it. Oh, were you not aware? Oh man then you've gotta check the episode out right away! - Make sure to subscribe to...

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania - Review

February 25, 2023 06:35 - 1 hour - 103 MB

We gave you a week, okay? Thar be spoilers ahead - be warned, says I! 2023's first Marvel production was a banger, but not without its critical controversies, as many before it have also endured. Did we think this was a swing-for-the-fence? Did we enjoy Jonathan Majors? What was the deal with the pacing at times? Gotta listen to find out, says I. Sorry... I'm on some kind of weird pirate thing right now and have been listening to the Pirates of the Caribbean score all night. Wait, don't put ...

Request the Timeline - Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

February 17, 2023 21:06 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

We're back with another exciting romp backwards through the timeline with our newest special request: Gremlins 2 - The New Batch! Little did our requester know this was (and still very much is) one of Scott's all-time favorite childhood movies; and Lindsay just enjoyed the chaos, let's be real. From the biological marvel that is their genetic makeup to the sheer audacity that is The Rules of Gremlins' Fight Club, we've gone far back into the past to check out 1990's sequel to the Christmas s...

Batman Forever - 1995

February 09, 2023 06:52 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Man, it seems like we've covered the Caped Crusader more than any other hero, huh? I mean... we have. There's no doubt about that. And here we are to do it, yet again. Obviously, it wouldn't be a Batman episode without our good friend Matt, back again, to break down just how insane, mismanaged, wooden and outright bonkers this infamous film truly was. Grab some drive-thru, keep that face from showing emotion, and break out your sparkliest Riddler onesie - we're goin' deep on this one! - Ma...

A Goofy Movie - 1995

February 01, 2023 22:04 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

Does "A Goofy Movie" secretly have the greatest Disney villain of all time? I mean, we seemed to think so for like 12 seconds. Join us in our triumphant return from the New Years break as we present "A Goofy Movie" (1995), directed by Kevin Lima and starring the voice talents of Bill Farmer (Goofy) and Jason Marsden (Max). Did it have the father-son, coming to terms with each other feel? Oh certainly? Was it supposed to be this deep? Probably not. But that's for you to decide - we already di...

A Very Timeline Christmas: Dr. Seuss's The Grinch

December 17, 2022 08:54 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Oh, baby, it's Chriiiiiiiiiistmas!!! And we're back with another fantastic holiday film saga - Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". From the original printed edition from 1957 to the most-recent CGI "Grinch" in 2018, we've got you covered with every iteration of the classic story of a disgruntled, grouchy outcast trying to bring everyone's misery down to his level. Sometimes there was a small child, sometimes it spawned uncontrollable laughter and all the time it created an extremel...

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective - 1994

December 14, 2022 03:20 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

Probably should've done Dumb n Dumber, huh? Not a chance in Hell, says Lindsay! Instead, we're doing the film that broke Jim Carrey onto the scene and made him a huge comedic legend - rightfully so! A lot of this episode is actually spent exploring the very evolution of comedy in Hollywood during the 90's and the subsequent follow-up it had in the 2000's. But, also this movie made us he-he and ha-ha quite often and we wanted to tell you about it. So there it is. That's what we're doing here,...

The Lion King - 1994

December 08, 2022 00:44 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

Was this a lesson about responsibility? Or a terribly emotional roller coaster of cartoon adventures? No. It was Hamlet. We know this. We've known it all along. Anywhoodles - It's Simba, Timon and Pumba! And Mufasa! And Scar! The gangs all here and so are we to break down how absolutely phenomenal this clearly-10/10 movie from our childhood was/is. Is. "Is" is good. - Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for all of our newest updates and episodes! And if there's a movie or show y...

Mrs Doubtfire - 1993

November 29, 2022 22:08 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

Dude looks like a... very unintentional problem for an entire group of people in the 90's! Wait... no, hold on. What? No, no that's ... that's right. Man, as funny and amazing as this movie was, holy crap did it mess some major things up for people! And then it totally taught us about the harsh realities of divorce! ... and then it made us laugh our asses off. What even IS this movie!? You know what it is? It's a testament to the fact that Pierce Brosnan did absolutely NOTHING wrong here! Th...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Review

November 18, 2022 02:52 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

Back at it again for the final Marvel movie of 2022! And man what a great movie to go out on, that's for sure. An emotional, adventurous and emotional rollercoaster to be emotionally adventurous on. While emotional. Scott cried. Within 2 minutes. He did. Anyway, we break it down for ya, from the introduction of the MCU's newest badass baddy to the rise of a couple new heroes and everything in between! Obviously, spoilers abound but you probably knew that when you saw the title. Otherwise, wh...

Request the Timeline - Milo and Otis (1989)

November 08, 2022 02:47 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Well holy shit do we ever have an episode for you guys, this week! On the maiden voyage of our brand new request feature titled "Request the Timeline", Aradia of the wonderfully entertaining WoT Spoilers podcast joins us as we dissect her request: 1989's "Milo and Otis"! Man, coming off "Homeward Bound", this was a horse of a different color in every sense. From suspected animal cruelty to a toothpick-thin story to a single narrator's voice, we got you covered on everything that went on thro...

The Nightmare Before Christmas - 1993

November 02, 2022 02:07 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Oh, man! I think just the run-time alone should tell you guys what Lindsay thought of this movie. But, true to our nature and our desire to please you all, we dove deep into just what made this such a popular 90's smash hit. Was it the animation? The music? The characters, themselves? We honestly couldn't tell you because... we couldn't figure it out, ourselves. True story. We're basically begging you all to tell us why we're wrong here and what makes this such an endearing classic through t...

The Halloween Episode - 2022

October 25, 2022 02:12 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Just kidding - this really was an episode dedicated entirely to Lindsay convincing Scott to watch an episode of "Sex and the City". We're not joking. That's... that's exactly what happened. But, also, HOCUS POCUS!! The Halloween box-office-bomb-turned-cult/family-classic has arrived on the timeline in some of the most stupendously perfect timing we've ever seen! Does the sequel hold up to the original? What makes the original so great, anyway? And why is everyone so obsessed with virgins in ...

Jurassic Park - 1993

October 19, 2022 00:52 - 1 hour - 100 MB

The terror of every 6-year-old. The realization that there probably IS a velociraptor in your kitchen, waiting specifically for you to go get more Doritos. We all knew it - we just never admitted it out loud. Well... until today. Welcome to Lindsay's absolute, all-time favorite movie and our very first Turn-It-Up-To-12! A groundbreaking piece of cinematic mastery deserves only the highest of scores from our show, we know this. Stick around to find out what we thought were the most terrifying...

Homeward Bound - 1993

October 11, 2022 02:56 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Okay, so we've been gone for a minute. And Lindsay's been on her own Incredible Journey, of sorts. Mainly through the airport - it's a long story, don't ask. But, we're finally back. And Scott's back with a spicy vengeance on all mankind as the show finally takes on its first official live-action animal movie: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey! From hilarious ad-libs, to as much Behind-The-Scenes information as we could uncover, we bring you everything you've ever needed to know about t...

Aladdin - 1992

September 19, 2022 03:40 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Robin Williams, you amazing man, you! Welcome back to the Timeline and all its wonders, my friend. With the final film of '92, we at last come to the crown jewel of the year: Aladdin. And his two wonderful sequels that we found ample opportunities to discuss wherever possible. Seriously. It was a lot. Don't judge - they're masterpieces. From how surprisingly complete and intelligent this movie was to how insurmountably superior the soundtrack is to Jafar and all of his malice in the palace, ...

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