Cracker Classics
266 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Two guys review old "classic" movies to see if they're still good. Or maybe they weren't any good to begin with?
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The Blue Flowered Wallpaper Metaphor
January 28, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 19.2 MBThe movie: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) It's time for another movie not in English, so we go all French and ogle a bunch of color and rain. And singing, apparently. Will we fall irrationally in love and get into a bit of trouble? Or will we just go off to war?
#93 - I Want Another Billy Wilder Movie!
January 21, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 22.1 MBThe movie: Some Like It Hot (1959) We all could do with a little fun, so we watch this classic romp and hope for many laughs and little cringe. Will it all be redeemed by Osgood? Or will it just be ruined by yet another saxophone player?
I Want Another Billy Wilder Movie!
January 21, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 22.1 MBThe movie: Some Like It Hot (1959) We all could do with a little fun, so we watch this classic romp and hope for many laughs and little cringe. Will it all be redeemed by Osgood? Or will it just be ruined by yet another saxophone player?
#92 - Guess Who's Got a Problem
January 14, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MBThe movie: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) With some sort of depressing prophecy, we recorded this episode just a few days before the death of Sir Sidney Poitier. We examine the detriment of virtue signaling and the overwhelming power of love to make positive change.
Guess Who's Got a Problem
January 14, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MBThe movie: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) With some sort of depressing prophecy, we recorded this episode just a few days before the death of Sir Sidney Poitier. We examine the detriment of virtue signaling and the overwhelming power of love to make positive change.
#91 - All the Kaiser's Dead
January 07, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBThe movie: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) We thought we'd start the year off with a little war. We explore a myriad of topics such as death and hell. We also examine the difference between propaganda and reality.
All the Kaiser's Dead
January 07, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBThe movie: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) We thought we'd start the year off with a little war. We explore a myriad of topics such as death and hell. We also examine the difference between propaganda and reality.
The First Slice of Bacon ['80s Edition]
January 01, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 20.6 MBThe movie: Friday the 13th (1980) We explore the origins of horror and canon-wrecking producers with this franchise fountainhead. Plus we get to see a young Kevin Bacon and lots of various forms of murder. But is it all worth it?
In Rome They Call It The Neptune
December 31, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe movie: The Poseidon Adventure (1972) It's New Year's Eve and everything is a disaster, so we watch this wet classic to try and gain some perspective. Will we be saved?
#90 - In Rome They Call It The Neptune
December 31, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe movie: The Poseidon Adventure (1972) It's New Year's Eve and everything is a disaster, so we watch this wet classic to try and gain some perspective. Will we be saved?
Dafoe's Immortal Beloved ['80s Edition]
December 25, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 19.5 MBThe movie: Platoon (1986) It turns out there were dramas in the '80s, too. We watch Oliver Stone's seminal war movie and get mad. At war, mostly.
Lea the Worcestershirewoman ['80s Edition]
December 25, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 19.5 MBThe movie: Howard the Duck (1986) It's time to dive deep into the '80s cringe and we come up with duck nipples, lasers, and a little mob mentality. Does any of it rub off on us? And will we form our own band?
The Original King of Queens ['80s Edition]
December 25, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 21.1 MBThe movie: Coming to America (1988) We explore royalty and commercialism in this Eddie Murphy classic and wonder if love really could be found in the '80s.
Bubblegum Saves Aliens ['80s Edition]
December 25, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBThe movie: They Live (1988) We go all sci-fi and conspiracy with John Carpenter's glimpse at the future. Or is it the present? Put on your glasses and join us as we see just how much he got right 30 years later.
Ferris Bueller's Superiority Complex ['80s Edition]
December 25, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MBOur first foray into the crooked world of the 1980's brings us to Ferris Bueller and his alleged day off. We explore the toxicity of Ferris and his sway on the entire town. We also ponder the state of mental health in the '80s and the need for after-credits scenes.
Feed Me, Patrons ['80s Edition]
December 25, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 22 MBThe movie: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Ian just had major dental surgery and is still on meds. Joshua decides to make him watch a sadistic dentist and a hungry talking plant. And it's a musical. He merely sits back and enjoys Ian's reaction.
#89 - Santa Don't Play That
December 24, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 19.8 MBThe movie: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Merry Christmas Eve everyone! We watch this holiday classic and hope to get into the spirit of the season, but wind up dissecting Santa's mean streak and the true meaning of competitive goodwill.
Santa Don't Play That
December 24, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 19.8 MBThe movie: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Merry Christmas Eve everyone! We watch this holiday classic and hope to get into the spirit of the season, but wind up dissecting Santa's mean streak and the true meaning of competitive goodwill.
My Humphrey Higgins
December 17, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe movie: My Fair Lady (1964) Ian and Joshua sit down and watch one of Ian's favorite childhood movie musicals. Was Ian misled as a kid? Or did he transform into a member of proper society? And what's so bad about wanting to be a flower girl anyway?
#88 - My Humphrey Higgins
December 17, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe movie: My Fair Lady (1964) Ian and Joshua sit down and watch one of Ian's favorite childhood movie musicals. Was Ian misled as a kid? Or did he transform into a member of proper society? And what's so bad about wanting to be a flower girl anyway?
#87 - The Unbearable Hostility of Being Woody
December 10, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MBThe movie: Annie Hall (1977) Joshua and Ian explore the origins of the rom-com and ponder the humor of Woody Allen. Is there more than just the drugs and nipples?
The Unbearable Hostility of Being Woody
December 10, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MBThe movie: Annie Hall (1977) Joshua and Ian explore the origins of the rom-com and ponder the humor of Woody Allen. Is there more than just the drugs and nipples?
#86 - Scamming the Salesman Pays Double
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.2 MBThe movie: Double Indemnity (1944) We explore the sick, twisted world of insurance, fraud, and Edward G. Robinson's love in this noir classic. Who's scamming who and who exactly has blood on their hands?
Scamming the Salesman Pays Double
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.2 MBThe movie: Double Indemnity (1944) We explore the sick, twisted world of insurance, fraud, and Edward G. Robinson's love in this noir classic. Who's scamming who and who exactly has blood on their hands?
The Shapely Lagoon
November 26, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.4 MBThe movie: Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) We're in the mood for creepy monsters and attractive wet people. Hopefully this sci-fi classic is both scary and scintillating.
#85 - The Shapely Lagoon
November 26, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.4 MBThe movie: Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) We're in the mood for creepy monsters and attractive wet people. Hopefully this sci-fi classic is both scary and scintillating.
We're Still Taking It
November 19, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe movie: Network (1976) This is the film with that oft-uttered line "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!" Joshua and Ian watch to see how well we're coming along 45 years later.
#84 - We're Still Taking It
November 19, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe movie: Network (1976) This is the film with that oft-uttered line "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!" Joshua and Ian watch to see how well we're coming along 45 years later.
Think "Rosebud"
November 12, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 16.9 MBThe movie: The General (1926) We haven't done a wholly silent film yet, so we went with Buster Keaton and got everything we figured we'd get, and then some.
#83 - Think "Rosebud"
November 12, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 16.9 MBThe movie: The General (1926) We haven't done a wholly silent film yet, so we went with Buster Keaton and got everything we figured we'd get, and then some.
Riding the Hippie Wave
November 05, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Movie: Easy Rider (1969) We watch this hippie classic to try and see things from the Boomer point of view. Topics attempted include work, leisure, drugs, freedom, and money. We'll see if that's too much work for us.
#82 - Riding the Hippie Wave
November 05, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Movie: Easy Rider (1969) We watch this hippie classic to try and see things from the Boomer point of view. Topics attempted include work, leisure, drugs, freedom, and money. We'll see if that's too much work for us.
#81 - Building a Fort of Dirty Pillows
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThe movie: Carrie (1976) Halloween is nigh, so naturally we have a taste for horror. Carrie should do the trick. We discuss bullying, puberty, and gym teachers. A different sort of horror.
Building a Fort of Dirty Pillows
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThe movie: Carrie (1976) Halloween is nigh, so naturally we have a taste for horror. Carrie should do the trick. We discuss bullying, puberty, and gym teachers. A different sort of horror.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter's Footlong Show
October 22, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22 MBThe movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 'Tis the season, so we're finally watching Rocky Horror! Joshua swoons a bit and tries real hard not to do the Time Warp, while Ian makes a foolhardy attempt to dissect the plot.
#80 - Dr. Frank-N-Furter's Footlong Show
October 22, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22 MBThe movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 'Tis the season, so we're finally watching Rocky Horror! Joshua swoons a bit and tries real hard not to do the Time Warp, while Ian makes a foolhardy attempt to dissect the plot.
Amateur Dentistry
October 15, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 19.4 MBThe movie: The Ballad of Narayama (1958) Ian and Joshua watch a Japanese story centered on death, elder abuse, and demon teeth.
The Magnificent Audacity
October 08, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBMovie: The Magnificent Ambersons This week, Ian and Joshua watch the other good Orson Welles film to see if it can beat Citizen Kane in its mediocrity. Will the comeuppance be worth it? Or will we lose all our money for nothing?
Frank's Frivolities, Dean's Detriments
October 01, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Movie: Ocean's 11 (1960) It's lucky episode 77, so we decided to watch a Vegas movie that needs a lot of luck. We have low expectations for this heist featuring The Rat Pack but very little singing. Maybe our initial disdain will lessen over time.
What Ever Happened to Believability?
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 22.3 MBThe movie: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane Joshua and Ian hope for a classic bombshell feud. Instead, Joshua's anger gets the better of him.
White House Closed For Illegal Gambling
September 17, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 19.7 MBMovie: Casablanca We finally watch this Bogie classic, and Ian admits to it being his first time. Will it go the way of "Citizen Kane" and just be meh? Or is the roulette wheel rigged to say otherwise?
101,000 Abandoned Purebreeds
September 10, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Movie: 101 Dalmatians Have we seen it before? Of course! It's Ian's all-time favorite Disney animated film. Will it still be after we're done? We look at inheritance, the fad of purebreed buying, and the difference between good smoke and bad smoke. Also Joshua ponders the scarcity of cake in the English countryside.
Hangin' with Marshal Cooper
September 03, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.3 MBThe movie: High Noon Have we seen it before? Nope. We question John Wayne's taste and Gary Cooper's decision making. Also, we try to figure out who is getting blacklisted. It's probably us.
Atta Boy, Don!
August 27, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBWe really wanted to watch "Pink Flamingos", but turns out the streaming world has a gaping hole in it. So we had to settle for the next best thing: the haunted Don Knotts flick, "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken". You probably have questions. So do we.
Paint That Belly
August 20, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWe watch the kung fu classic "Enter the Dragon" and marvel at Bruce Lee's martial prowess and good looks. Does this deserve all the praise? Or is it just another outdated relic? We also question the use of multiple blades and red paint in fight scenes.
Charlton Heston Is People?
August 13, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBDoom and food is on the brain, so we watch "Soylent Green" and see what people in the 1970s thought life would be like next year. Also we examine Charlton Heston's humanity and the importance of social justice.
Gold-dig Your Way Out of the Depression!
August 06, 2021 15:26 - 31 minutes - 20.2 MBWe watch the Rosalind Russell classic "Auntie Mame" and hope for laughs and free expression. Are we met with belly laughs and positive role models, or just a bunch of bigots and bankers?
A Smoking Hot French Maid
July 30, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBWe explore faith and prophecy this week as we watch the 1948 version of "Joan of Arc," starring 33-year-old Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman playing the title French teenager. Does this one do her justice? Or does the church come out looking good in the end?
Those Wilhelm Screams!
July 23, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 20.4 MBWe go '50s sci-fi again this week and watch "Them!" Ian hopes to try and process some childhood trauma, while Joshua marvels at the sight of a working government.
Spoilers for the Barrister
July 16, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 20.6 MBIn search of Marlene Dietrich, we decide to watch "Witness for the Prosecution" and get bombarded by surprise and intrigue. And spoilers. Remember we spoil the crap out of everything and this one is no exception. You've been warned.