Myopia Movies
612 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsWelcome to season 10 of Myopia Movies! Each week we watch the movies from the 80s and 90s we grew up watching to address the lies that our memories and Blockbuster video told us. Do they hold up?
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Episodes
Episode 105: Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)
November 24, 2016 04:01 - 52 minutes - 58 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that Johnny Depp is better than Tim Burton, at least was 13 years ago. We watched Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, did the actors who had to actually learn lines hate Jack Sparrow? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Erin Panel: Matthew, Daniel, Scott
Episode 104: A View to a Kill (1985)
November 15, 2016 17:15 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWe say goodbye to Roger Moore with a fitting send off, sort of, well the send off that he deserves; too campy to live, but too campy to die. Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Daniel, Jon, Jeremy, and Thomas
Episode 103: The Mummy (1999)
October 31, 2016 17:40 - 42 minutes - 57.2 MBThis is your Myopia Halloween Treat! Two podcasts in four days! WHAT?!?!?!?!?!? We did the retro action horror comedy (and other genres) 1999 remake of the Mummy starring Brendan Fraser. How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Jade Panel: Daniel, Madison
Episode 102: Rookie of the Year (1993)
October 28, 2016 19:16 - 53 minutes - 60.5 MBThis week in an emergency recording, we are celebrating the most dramatic World Series teams in a long time, the Cubs vs the Indians! After rewatching Major League (1989), we decided that Rookie of the Year is more up our alley. So, now, Daniel Stern's directorial debut! How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Scott Panel: Matthew Quinn, Matt, Abbey
Episode 101: Never Say Never Again (1983)
October 13, 2016 20:21 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThis week Sean Connery returns as James Bond to avenge Kevin McClory, spite the Broccolis, and remake one of the most boring Bond films in the Battle of the guys too old to pick up women so young! It competed against Octopussy (Roger Moore, 1983) so we watched Never Say Never Again! Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Panel: Jon and Daniel
Episode 100: Baby Geniuses (1999)
September 29, 2016 17:10 - 36 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned Christopher Lloyd needs money. We watched Baby Geniuses, I accept your pity. Also, if you have not noticed, this is our 100th episode! I want to thank everyone who has helped us get this far! From the panelists, producers, hosts, and network to the fans and downloaders! Hopefully, our next 100 episodes will bring us continued growth and fans! How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Abbey ...
Episode 99: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
September 19, 2016 06:04 - 43 minutes - 41.8 MBThis week, in honor of the release of Bridget Jones's Baby, we watched Bridget Jones's Diary. Also, this week, in honor of the release of Bridget Jones's Baby, the podcast is late, because we welcomed my baby. So, yay, podcast! How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Madison Panel: Jon, Nicolas Hoffmann, Daniel
Episode 98: Octopussy (1983)
September 01, 2016 04:01 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThis week we struggle with an "all time high," or some such garbage; at this point the Broccolis must have thought, less is Moore. Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Expert: Jon, Matt, Daniel
Episode 97: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
August 18, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that really good Batman movies came out between Batman Returns and Batman Begins, they were just animated. We watched Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, DC was so great, they will never screw up Batman again! Right? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Daniel, Cliff, Thomas, Matthew Quinn
Episode 96: For Your Eyes Only (1981)
August 04, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBThis on week Mission Briefing, James Bond goes back under the sea! Or something, this one is kind of confusing. Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Experts: Jeremy, Jon, Daniel
Episode 95: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
July 28, 2016 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome to the Anniversary Show! This week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that a silly podcast can last for two years. We watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, maybe we should have stopped after one. How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Scott, Matthew Quinn, Daniel
Episode 94: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
July 21, 2016 04:00 - 50 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned to appreciate Shakespeare you need to hear it in the original Klingon. We watched Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, at least there are no whales, right? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Madison, Daniel, Jeremy, Matt
Episode 93: Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
July 14, 2016 17:16 - 47 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend Your Childhood, we provide a public service announcement. We watched Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), now you don't have to. Please don't. How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Or, I guess, your present this time. Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Daniel, Thomas, Matthew Quinn.
Episode 92: Moonraker (1979)
July 07, 2016 14:23 - 1 hour - 94 MBHey Albert! Yeah Michael. You know James Bond? Of course, Michael. You know Star Wars? Of course, Michael. What if..... I'll call the writers! GET ME GILBERT! and scene! Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Bobby, Jon, Matt
Episode 6: Ghostbusters II - Remastered Rerelease
June 30, 2016 04:00 - 52 minutes - 33 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned how to make a podcast, I mean, never hire Bill Murray if he doesn’t like your project. In honor of Ghostbusters, we are releasing Episode 6: Ghostbusters II. Enjoy. How will your past stand when we put it on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defense: Zack Kraus Panel: Nicolas, Erin, Scott, Steve, Daniel
Episode 91: Independence Day (1996)
June 23, 2016 02:25 - 51 minutes - 55.4 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned why it’s called Independence Day. We watched Independence Day, has anyone from a cable company ever worked as hard as Jeff Goldblum? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Abbey, Madison, Matt, Cliff
Episode 90: Jumanji (1995)
June 16, 2016 05:01 - 49 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that you should always finish what you start. We watched Jumanji, who would buy the original board game that would kill you? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Kellie Panel: Thomas, Abbey
Episode 89: X-Men (2000)
June 09, 2016 22:39 - 45 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that Wolverine really likes yellow spandex. We watched X-Men, was Cyclops always this douchy? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Matthew Quinn, Matt P, Jeremy, Lauren
Episode 88: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
June 02, 2016 14:41 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThis week on Mission Briefing we heard the best bond theme song, as long as Paul McCartney isn't around... Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Matt, Jon, Steven, Daniel, Tom
Episode 87: Tarzan (1999)
May 26, 2016 05:01 - 48 minutes - 49.3 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned why Disney went back to having the actors sing. We watched Tarzan, will you be in my heart? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Madison Panel: Daniel and Kellie
Episode 86: Starship Troopers (1997)
May 19, 2016 12:47 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned what Neil Patrick Harris did before he met your mother. We watched Starship Troopers, are you doing your part? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Daniel, Thomas H, Matthew Quinn
Episode 85: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
May 13, 2016 16:15 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis week we see Christopher Lee's real war wounds. Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Experts: Jon C, Jeremy R, and Daniel S.
Episode 84: Road House (1989)
May 06, 2016 15:09 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend Your Childhood we learn that it is possible to pull off pleated jeans. We watched Road House, do pain hurt? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Michael Panel: Zack
Episode 83: Live and Let Die (Mission Briefing Edition) (1973)
April 28, 2016 22:04 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis week we welcome a *-snorf-* new James with the broadest ties imaginable! Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Matt P, Thomas H, Jon C
Episode 82: The Muppet Movie (1979)
April 22, 2016 21:52 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that Colonel Harland Sanders is an asshole. We watched The Muppet Movie, why are there so many songs about rainbows? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Thomas Panel: Matt and Daniel
Episode 81: An American Tail (1986)
April 14, 2016 21:08 - 32 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that even Irish mice are drunks. We watched An American Tail, does anything say kids movie quite like a pogroms? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Defendant: James Panel: Matthew
Episode 80: Diamonds are Forever (1971)
April 06, 2016 19:29 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis week Sean returns! I was so sad I had to take last week off, but he would never leave me again! Right? Right.... Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Mark, Jon, Jeremy
Episode 79: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
March 24, 2016 19:24 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis week, something is off, Bond looks different and mom keeps saying Dad is gone, but Uncle George is going to be stay around for awhile. We watched On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Steve T and Matt P
Episode 78: Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
March 17, 2016 14:54 - 47 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that truck drivers can be bad ass. We watched Big Trouble in Little China, is this movie racist? I JUST DON’T KNOW! How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Emmie Panel: Abbey, Matt P, Matt Q, Daniel, Mark, Lauren,
Episode 77: You Only Live Twice (1967)
March 10, 2016 19:48 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBThis week on Mission Briefing we learn about ninjas! Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Experts: Jon and Steve
Episode 76: James and the Giant Peach (1996)
March 03, 2016 04:01 - 50 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend Your Childhood, we learned spiders are French-ish. We watched James and the Giant Peach, who knew fruit was so horrifying? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Madison Panel: Daniel, Jade
Episode 75: Thunderball (1965)
February 25, 2016 04:01 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis week on Mission Briefing we take Bond under the sea, under the sea. It ain't no better, when Bond gets wetter, under the sea. Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Experts: Thomas, Matt P
Episode 74: Mission Impossible (1996)
February 18, 2016 05:01 - 47 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend Your Childhood, we learned that Tom Cruise is a great runner. We watched Mission Impossible, how DID Jean Reno kill that rat? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Jeremy R. Panel: Daniel, Matthew
Episode 73: Goldfinger (1964)
February 11, 2016 20:31 - 2 hours - 78.6 MBAs we return to Mission Briefing, we expect you to die in Goldfinger (1964) Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Experts: Thomas, Jon, Matt
Episode 72: X-Files: Fight the Future (1998)
January 28, 2016 16:08 - 52 minutes - 56.2 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that it is possible to make a good X-Files Movie. We watched X-Files: Fight the Future, do you trust anyone? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Panel: Matthew Q, Daniel, Jeremy
Episode 71: From Russia With Love (1963)
January 22, 2016 04:25 - 1 hour - 118 MBAs we return to Mission Briefing, we have a fling in Moscow with "From Russia with Love" Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Experts: Thomas, Jon, Mark
Episode 70: Spy Kids (2001)
January 14, 2016 22:01 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood we learn that there is a good version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith! We watched Spy Kids, are kids shows in movies ever a force for good? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Abbey Panel: Matt P and Thomas H
Episode 69: Mission Briefing #1 Dr. No (1962)
January 07, 2016 21:13 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis week we start our James Bond spin-off series, "Mission Briefing!" Each week we will watch each James Bond Movie, in order, and compare each! The James Bond Panel: Host: Nic Hoffmann Bond Experts: Matt P, Jon C, Mark B.
Episode 68 - Mulan (1998)
December 31, 2015 23:28 - 48 minutes - 50.4 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood we learn that women’s empowerment starts with learning how to be a man! We watched Mulan, is calling a dragon Mushu racist? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Abbey Panel: Madison and Daniel
Episode 67 - The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
December 24, 2015 04:01 - 58 minutes - 66.6 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood we learn that you can teach a toaster to love. We watched the Brave Little Toaster, does this mean that the Goodwill is like the pound or something? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Emily B Panel: Jon C and Daniel
Episode 66 - The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
December 17, 2015 04:01 - 43 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week on Myopia Defend your Childhood we learn that no all Disney movies in the Renaissance were successes, they pulled the ads for this one in a week. We watched the Rescuers Down Under, the inspiration for the movie Saw. How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Madison and Daniel Panel: Abbey and Matt
Bonus: Interview Matt Perini
December 16, 2015 20:03 - 42 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend Your Childhood, we continue my series interviewing podcasts. This week we wrap up our bond month and talk movies with our Bond expert Matt Perini and talk about an upcoming spin off series, Mission Briefing! Enjoy!
Interview Episode 2 - Matt Perini
December 16, 2015 19:03 - 42 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend Your Childhood, we continue my series interviewing podcasts. This week we wrap up our bond month and talk movies with our Bond expert Matt Perini and talk about an upcoming spin off series, Mission Briefing! Enjoy!
Episode 65 - Robin Hood (1973)
December 11, 2015 22:20 - 55 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood we learn that rabbits find foxes beautiful. We watched Robin Hood, Oodelaly! How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defender: David Panel: Daniel, Matt P, Abbey, Mark, Emmie
Episode 64: Die Another Day (2002)
November 30, 2015 20:08 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week on Myopia Defend your Childhood we learn that you cannot make a Bond spinoff and should not try. We watched Die Another Day, why would you cancel the series after this one? Huh? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Expert: Matt P. Panel: Abbey
Episode 63: The World is Not Enough (1999)
November 19, 2015 04:01 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learn that you can adjust a tie underwater, we watched The World is Not Enough, a nuclear physicist, huh? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Expert: Matt Panel: Madison and Daniel
Episode 62: Tomorrow Never Dies
November 12, 2015 14:54 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learned that Rupert Murdoch is evil, huh, who knew? We watched Tomorrow Never Dies, would you open a movie the same day as Titanic? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Expert: Matt Perini Panel: Zack and Jon C.
Episode 61: GoldenEye (1995)
November 05, 2015 04:01 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week on Myopia: Defend your Childhood, we learn that compared to Dame Judy Dench, Pierce Brosnan is the dinosaur. We watched GoldenEye, are you Invincible? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Bond Expert: Matt P. Panel: Jon and Daniel
Episode 60: Scream (1996)
October 29, 2015 04:01 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBBefore we get started this week, I wanted to make a small plea, join us! Follow us on facebook, twitter (@myopiapodcast), and please review us on facebook. Our downloads are stagnating, lets fix that! Thanks guys! This week on Myopia Defend Your Childhood we learned that Jamie Kennedy used to have a career. We watched Scream reminding you that movies don't create psychos. Movies make psychos more creative! How will your past stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann De...
Episode 59: Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987)
October 22, 2015 20:38 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week on myopia: Defend your childhood we learn the dangers of academia. At least, academics done in the woods. We watched Evil Dead II, who says sequels are worse than the originals? How will you stand when we put your past on trial? Host: Nicolas Hoffmann Defendant: Scott Panel: Daniel S. and Matthew Quinn