Out of Touchstone
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMike DeKalb and Chad Smart break down every film that Disney released under the Touchstone Pictures banner, discussing their box office performance as well as the state of Hollywood at the time of each release.
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Episode 55 - Social Commentary or Coming of Age?
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBApril 1994 has arrived on Out of Touchstone, as we look at three Disney films that feature younger characters growing up somewhat quickly. First up from Touchstone Pictures is THE INKWELL, a unique look at affluent African Americans in the 1970s and the psychological progression of an impressionable young man. Mike and Chad both agreed that the film was not what they expected and had a great cast, but was doomed by its mismatched tone. The co-hosts then look at the maturation of young men...
Episode 54 - Christmas in March
March 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBIt's March 1994 and Disney has decided to release three movies set during the holidays or around winter - time for the guys from Out of Touchstone to put on their warm weather clothes! First up, Mike and Chad do a deep dive into Touchstone's THE REF, a wonderfully underrated dark comedy with a stellar cast that deserves to be a Christmas staple. From there, the co-hosts look at ANGIE (from Hollywood Pictures) and D2: THE MIGHTY DUCKS (from Walt Disney Pictures) to see how they fared in the...
Episode 53 - This Should Be Against the Law
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBWe continue into February 1994 on Out of Touchstone, which features two films that include questionable romantic entanglements. We start with the unsettling Touchstone comedy MY FATHER THE HERO, which creeped out both of the hosts and made them question the laws in the Bahamas. Maybe something was lost in translation from the original French version of the film? Thankfully, Mike and Chad both found comfort in Disney's BLANK CHECK, a much more harmless look at a kid spinning an elaborate l...
Episode 52 - Troublesome Adventures
February 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBWe've come to 1994 on Out of Touchstone, which brings us a series of adventures for the new year. We kick things off with the low-budget (and low-brow) comedy CABIN BOY, a star vehicle that Mike had a real hard time watching, though Chad did find it slightly enjoyable. Thankfully there were two other films released by Disney in the same month - THE AIR UP THERE (from Hollywood Pictures) and IRON WILL (from Walt Disney Films) - for the co-hosts to compare to Touchstone's flop. It's Chris E...
Episode 51 - 1993: The Year in Review
February 07, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MB1993 brought us several notable films and performances from the Touchstone library, so Mike and Chad take this opportunity to shine a light on their favorites. While one film dominates the Ronnie Awards due to its technical achievement and another draws praise for its superb acting, there were also a few hidden gems that the co-hosts found pleasantly surprising. On top of that, both Walt Disney Pictures and Hollywood Pictures managed to release some easily overlooked films during the year ...
Episode 50 - Heroes Come in Many Forms
January 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBWe’re looking at the role of saviors as we come to the end of 1993 on Out of Touchstone: we start with Whoopi Goldberg’s return to the fold in SISTER ACT 2, another mostly unnecessary sequel from Touchstone that doesn’t quite capture the charm of the original film. Mike and Chad then turn their gaze to period pieces involving soldiers (Disney’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS) and lawmen (Hollywood’s TOMBSTONE), in order to compare their heroic exploits to Touchstone’s singing nuns. Listen as we answ...
Episode 49 - Fever Dreams
January 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBTwo of Disney's most peculiar films of 1993 are the focus of this episode of Out of Touchstone: first we look at Touchstone's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, a landmark of stop-motion animation with a fantastic soundtrack, which has since been re-branded as a full-fledged Walt Disney film. The film has a solid legacy, as compared to the other film that Mike and Chad discuss: SUPER MARIO BROS. from Hollywood Pictures, which does have some amazing world-building, but also retains a certain le...
Episode 48 - The Agony of Victory
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBThe fall of 1993 brings us a few sports movies to discuss on Out of Touchstone, starting with THE PROGRAM: a melodramatic look at a struggling football team. Mike and Chad both felt the Touchstone drama was just a little too corny to be taken seriously, even though it did shed some light on important issues facing student-athletes. The co-hosts then look at two other sporting efforts from the studio - Hollywood Pictures' ASPEN EXTREME and Walt Disney's COOL RUNNINGS - comparing the athleti...
Episode 47 - Dead-pan Humor
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBWe wrap up the summer of 1993 on Out of Touchstone by looking at three comedies involving resurrection and unconventional love. First up is MY BOYFRIEND'S BACK from Touchstone Pictures, a wickedly dark comedy with an outstanding supporting cast (featuring several stars in the making). Both Mike and Chad enjoyed the wackiness of the film and wish Hollywood would produce more like it. From there, the co-hosts compare this zombie romance to two other films in the Disney catalog, focusing on ...
Episode 46 - Stumbling Criminals and Bumbling Cops
November 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBCrime continues not to pay in the summer of 1993, and on this episode of Out of Touchstone our hosts look at the long arm of the law and some questionable decisions from reluctant criminals. We kick off with the Touchstone sequel ANOTHER STAKEOUT, which allows Mike and Chad to question why it was even made while marvelling at the power of a sweet moustache. We then shift our focus from police work to those skirting the law in two films from Hollywood Pictures: FATHER HOOD, featuring Patrick...
Episode 45 - It‘s Gonna Work Out Fine
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBWe continue in the summer of 1993 by looking at some difficult subject matter on Out of Touchstone. First up is the musical biopic WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT, which features two outstanding lead performances and an unflinching look at domestic violence. From there, Chad and Mike compare the tale of Ike and Tina Turner to two films from Hollywood Pictures: a musically-inspired drama set in Nazi Germany (SWING KIDS) and a courtroom thriller about a manipulative lady-killer (GUILTY AS SIN).
Episode 44 - Wise Beyond Their Years
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBThe summer of 1993 has arrived and gives us a look at precocious children and manipulative adults on Out of Touchstone. The first film that Mike and Chad discuss is the underrated Touchstone family film, LIFE WITH MIKEY, featuring Michael J. Fox as a talent agent taking in a new protegee. The child stars (Christina Vidal and David Krumholtz) are terrific and though it is quite conventional it still warms the heart. Afterwards, the co-hosts look at two more Disney films to compare and contr...
Episode 43 - Growing Up Is Hard To Do
August 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBThe spring of 1993 brings about two films that highlight the difficulties of maturing into adulthood. First up, Mike and Chad take a deep dive into the ensemble Touchstone dramedy INDIAN SUMMER, which features a group of characters longing for their younger days. While neither co-host felt the film had much of a plot, we both loved the terrific cast. Finally, we look at the Hollywood Pictures epic BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT, focusing on a group of men who have to come to grips with the long-lasti...
Episode 42 - Join The Club!
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBWe continue along in 1993 by looking at two exclusive clubs and the drama unfolding amongst their members. THE CEMETERY CLUB is the first group under the microscope, as Mike and Chad dissect the tale of three Jewish widows attempting to move on with their lives in this heartwarming Touchstone Picture. The performances are solid (especially Danny Aiello) and the film does have some nice sentimental touches. From there, the co-hosts look at another Disney organization - THE JOY LUCK CLUB, co...
Episode 41 - Survive!
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBWe begin another year on Out of Touchstone, kicking off 1993 by looking at films involving characters fighting against the elements. First up is the harrowing Touchstone film ALIVE, the inspiring true story of a group of plane crash survivors stranded in the Andes Mountains. It's a very powerful film, but both Mike and Chad felt that it was also hard to watch at times due to the intense subject matter and speed at which the events unfold on screen. Finally, the hosts look at two entries f...
Episode 40 - Interview with Marty Kaplan
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBIt's time for a special episode of Out of Touchstone as we had the pleasure of interviewing Marty Kaplan: He's a fascinating individual who has spent time working under a U.S. President and now has an esteemed academic career. But in the 1980s he was a Vice President with Touchstone Pictures, and then worked as a writer/producer for Disney in the 1990s. He shares some detailed stories about developing ideas and working with Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg during the formation of the ne...
Episode 39 - 1992: The Year in Review
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBIt was a quiet year for Touchstone as 1992 saw the studio only release six films, but Mike and Chad still had a fun time picking their favorites of the bunch. While two films received the lion's share of praise, the other four still garnered attention for some wonderful performances. Franchises were established, filmmakers began relationships with the studio, and some iconic characters were born. In addition, both Walt Disney Pictures AND Hollywood Pictures made some respectable (and underra...
Episode 38 - Diamonds in the Rough
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBWe wrap up 1992 on Out of Touchstone by looking at shady protagonists with questionable backgrounds. First up is the Touchstone comedy CAPTAIN RON, featuring a stellar comedic turn from Kurt Russell but a dismal script with lame jokes aplenty. Finally, Chad and MIke focus on three more films - Disney's ALADDIN and THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, and THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN from Hollywood Pictures - to judge each lead character against Captain Ron to see who is the most selfish and who has th...
Episode 37 - Crime Doesn't Pay
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBThe examination of the criminal mind is the focus of this episode of Out of Touchstone, as we start by discussing Touchstone's CROSSING THE BRIDGE, a "coming of age" drama about three friends faced with the decision to engage in criminal activity. Both Mike and Chad enjoyed the performances but thought the film was a tad slow. After that, the co-hosts look at the 1992 slate of thrillers from Hollywood Pictures - THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE, A STRANGER AMONG US and CONSENTING ADULTS - and ...
Episode 36 - Under Duress
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBWe've got characters pushed to their limits on this episode of Out of Touchstone, highlighted by one of the most notorious flops in Touchstone's history: THE GUN IN BETTY LOU'S HANDBAG. While Penelope Ann Miller was great in the lead role, both Mike and Chad felt the script left a lot to be desired. The hosts also look at the stressful predicaments in Disney's HONEY, I BLEW UP THE KID and the oppression featured in SARAFINA! from Hollywood Pictures, comparing the plight of each film's protag...
Episode 35 - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBIt's all about "kid power" for this episode of Out of Touchstone, as we focus on the 1992 films released by Disney aimed at young viewers. First up, Chad and Mike dissect Touchstone's 3 NINJAS, and lament about how they both feel that they missed out by not seeing the film when they were younger. From there, the hosts look at three other releases geared toward a youthful crowd - Disney's NEWSIES and THE MIGHTY DUCKS, and ENCINO MAN from Hollywood Pictures - to see how they stack up against t...
Episode 34 - Saviors and Sassy Women
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 37 MBWe roll into the first half of 1992 on Out of Touchstone by looking at films featuring proactive leads being dropped into unfamiliar surroudings and inspring those around them. First up, the hosts dissect the wildly successful star vehicle, SISTER ACT, and focus on the merits of Whoopi Goldberg's ability to carry both a film and a tune. Though Chad and Mike have different views on the film, they both agree that the supporting cast is quite strong. Finally, the guys compare the themes of two ...
Episode 33 - Doors and Sardines
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBA new year of films brings a new format to our podcast, as we kick off 1992 by dissecting only one Touchstone film, the stage adaptation NOISES OFF. Mike and Chad discuss their favorite moments and performances from the ensemble comedy, highlighting the terrific work done by the late Christopher Reeve and John Ritter. In the second half of the show, the hosts briefly look at two other movies released near the same time from Hollywood Pictures - BLAME IT ON THE BELLBOY and PASSED AWAY - to se...
Episode 32 - 1991: The Year in Review
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBAnother year has come and gone, which gives Mike and Chad a chance to pick their favorite films and performances from the 1991 Touchstone films. The year provided several surprises from the studio - both good and bad - but two gangster films seems to shine the brightest. We say goodbye to Ernest P. Worrell and "The Queen of Touchstone", but also look forward to a new era that sees increased production under the Hollywood Pictures banner. Finally, the hosts also discuss the infamous "Katzenbe...
Episode 31 - Welcome to the Family
January 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 39 MBWe bring 1991 to a close on this episode of Out of Touchstone, with two films featuring families adding new members. First up, the hosts discuss BILLY BATHGATE, the organized crime thriller starring Dustin Hoffman and a young Nicole Kidman. Both Mike and Chad agree that the acting and storytelling are superb, and wonder why this wasn't a bigger hit. Finally, we wrap up the year with the remake of FATHER OF THE BRIDE, as Steve Martin attempts to fill Spencer Tracy's shoes as a man reluctan...
Episode 30 - World Gone Strange
January 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBTouchstone ventures back into the thriller genre, and says goodbye to a beloved character on this episode of Out of Touchstone. Known for her “bubbly” persona in a comedy-filled career, Goldie Hawn plays against type and headlines our first film, DECEIVED. The thriller also features the late John Heard as Hawn’s husband, who may or may not have a shadowy past that threatens their marriage. The hosts agree that the film has some genuine suspense, but also a very ridiculous conclusion. Lastly,...
Episode 29 - Getting Serious
December 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBThe fall of 1991 sees Disney venturing into serious issues with two intriguing films on this episode of Out of Touchstone. First comes TRUE IDENTITY, an exploration of race and society wrapped in a screwball comedy package. The tone is uneven but Lenny Henry is a joy to watch. Finally, the co-hosts have wildly different opinions on PARADISE, a Southern-based melodrama starring real-life married couple Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith. Chad was moved by the drama while Mike was a little b...
Episode 28 - Doctors and Patience
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBWe continue into 1991 on Out of Touchstone, using surgical precision to dissect two medical-themed films. First comes the zany comedy WHAT ABOUT BOB?, which presented some serious issues for Mike as he wasn't quite ready to laugh at mental illness, though Chad felt it was harmless. But the guys were in agreement on THE DOCTOR, an underrated gem featuring outstanding performances from a trio of talented leads. All in all, Disney came up with a solid prescription for success with these two ...
Episode 27 - Malls and Mobsters
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MB1991 has arrived on Out of Touchstone, bringing both satire and farce in the year's first two films. We start with the final film from the "Queen of Touchstone", Bette Midler, as she stars opposite the legendary Woody Allen in SCENES FROM A MALL. Both of the co-hosts love a nice trip to the mall, but not this cinematic look into marital unhappiness. And then there is Sylvester Stallone doing comedy in the delightfully underrated OSCAR. Mike and Chad can't say enough good things about the...
Episode 26 - 1990: The Year in Review
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBIt's the first year of a new decade, and Mike and Chad look back and give their picks for the highlights from Touchstone's 1990 slate of films. Two blockbusters commanded most of the attention of the year, but lesser known and underappreciated gems also get their due on this episode. Plus, the hosts get another chance to remind you to NOT watch FIRE BIRDS!
Episode 25 - Marriages of Inconvenience
October 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBWe put a bow on 1990 with two holiday releases on Out of Touchstone: First up, Mike and Chad dissect the unnecessary sequel THREE MEN AND A LITTLE LADY, which once again features alpha males behaving badly, and this time there's no baby to bail them out. Then the hosts turn their attention to the fraudulent nuptials of GREEN CARD, director Peter Weir's charming but bland love story which brought Gerard Depardieu into the American movie landscape. Both of these films are labeled as comedies...
Episode 24 - Touchstone Goes to the Tar Heel State
October 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBRoad trip! 1990 rolls along into North Carolina on Out of Touchstone, bringing forth two underwhelming comedies with fantasy elements (or are they fantasies with comedic elements?). BETSY'S WEDDING is the first film to be discussed, as Mike and Chad admonish Italian stereotypes and question Molly Ringwald's post-adolescent acting career. Finally, the hosts look at MR. DESTINY, starring one of the most famous alums from their alma mater, Jim Belushi. While he can't quite carry the dramati...
Episode 23 - Get Those Bad Guys!
September 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBThe summer of 1990 has arrived on Out of Touchstone, as Mike and Chad look at two films featuring a variety of good guys out to fight crime. First up is the deplorable FIRE BIRDS, a feature-length Army recruitment video with some of the worst dialogue you'll ever hear - but it's got Tommy Lee Jones and he's always awesome. Finally, the hosts look at the comic-book adaptation DICK TRACY, Warren Beatty's worthy attempt to bring the famed detective to life on the big screen - and it's got Al ...
Episode 22 - Don't Judge A Movie By Its Poster
September 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBThe spring of 1990 continues on Out of Touchstone, as Mike and Chad discuss two movies for which they held low expectations and wound up being pleasantly surprised. The first is ERNEST GOES TO JAIL, as Jim Varney ("The Clown Prince of Touchstone") returns to the role of Ernest P. Worrell to get some of his biggest laughs in his most adult-oriented adventure. Finally, the hosts look at the sci-fi shenanigans of SPACED INVADERS, a movie that is overlooked and often misunderstood by the major...
Episode 21 - What's Your Dream?
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIt's the biggest Out of Touchstone episode yet, as we come to one of the studio's biggest films, PRETTY WOMAN. From its humble beginning as a dark story centered on a drug-addicted prostitute to the glossy finished product with Pygmalion-esque touches courtesy of director Garry Marshall, the film inspired a lengthy discussion for Mike and Chad. In addition to their positives and negatives of the film itself, the co-hosts also look at the evolution of the script, the extensive list of people...
Episode 20 - The Second Decade Begins
August 10, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 33 MBIt's a new year and a new decade for Out of Touchstone, as we kick off 1990 with a star vehicle as well as a visionary director's artistic statement. First up is STELLA, a remake of the soapy melodrama starring the Queen of Touchstone, Bette Midler. The story has been told before and doesn't need to be told again. Finally, the hosts discuss WHERE THE HEART IS, John Boorman's ensemble film based on Shakespeare's "King Lear". It's a little-known gem, and it's always a pleasure to talk abou...
Episode 19 - 1989: The Year in Review
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBWe've wrapped up the 1980's on Out of Touchstone, which gives Mike and Chad the chance to look back and scrutinize the films of 1989. After discussing the notable moments and most successful films of the year - both commercially and artistically - the guys hand out Ronnie Awards for their favorite achievements from Touchstone's releases.
Episode 18 - Blazing Anatomy
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBWe wrap up 1989 on Out of Touchstone by looking at two interesting but average films. First up, Mike and Chad do their best medical student impressions by dissecting GROSS ANATOMY, focusing on the underrated talent of both Christine Lahti and Matthew Modine. Then the guys head south to "the great state of Louisiana" for BLAZE, starring a mumbling Paul Newman, a naive Lolita Davidovich, and the man whom Chad has dubbed "The Prince of Touchstone".
Episode 17 - Don't Smuggle Drugs Inside Fish
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 38.7 MB1989 rolls along on Out of Touchstone, as two Toms return to the studio, giving both Mike and Chad multiple opportunities to mix up their names. First up, Tom Hanks learns the perils of dog ownership in TURNER & HOOCH, and the hosts learn that criminals are dumb. Then we come to the surprising drama AN INNOCENT MAN, featuring a stoic Tom Selleck and a wonderful F. Murray Abraham navigating the prison system. Oh, and we also learn that cops are dumb too.
Episode 16 - Crimes and Poets
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBThe summer of 1989 brings two ensemble films beautifully shot on location...with severely mixed results. First up, Chad and Mike look at DISORGANIZED CRIME, in which a stellar cast is undermined by a very uneven script. But at least we get to see Al Bundy curse! Finally, we discuss one of the best films produced by Touchstone Pictures, the Oscar-winning DEAD POETS SOCIETY. Mike gets the chance to continually gush over the film, while Chad has to fight back his own cynicism. Seize the day!
Episode 15 - Full On Marty
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBWe've come to 1989 on Out of Touchstone, beginning with a couple of Martins going over the top with mixed results. First up is THREE FUGITIVES, which features Martin Short aggravating both Nick Nolte and the viewing audience as a bumbling crook lacking parental guidance. Then we end with NEW YORK STORIES, as revered auteur Martin Scorsese plays to his strengths in one of three short films celebrating his beloved hometown, joined by fellow cinematic titans Woody Allen and Francis Ford Coppola.
Episode 14 - 1988: The Year in Review
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.4 MBWe've completed another year on Out of Touchstone, so we thought it would be fun to look back on the films that came out in 1988, starting with a rundown of the Top 10 at the box office and that year's Academy Award nominees. We follow that up with some recognition of our own - the Ronnie Awards - which sees us highlight our favorite films and performances from Touchstone's 1988 slate.
Episode 13 - The Vern Beneath My Wings
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB1988 comes to a close on Out of Touchstone, giving us another look at two of the studio's popular performers. First up is ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS, as the ever-charming Ernest P. Worrell helps to find the new Santa - but is his help even required? Then we discuss "The Queen of Touchstone", Bette Midler, as she and Barbara Hershey try to hold it together amidst the melodrama of BEACHES. Meanwhile, Chad tries to forget the TV-movie remake ever existed and Mike wishes he could just listen to the ...
Episode 12 - All Shook Up
April 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBThe fall of 1988 brings royalty to Out of Touchstone, as we begin with the fantasy-comedy HEARTBREAK HOTEL, the fable about a teenager who kidnaps Elvis Presley - listen as Chad and Mike try to steer the conversation away from another famous rocker mentioned throughout this movie. From there, the guys discuss the family custody drama THE GOOD MOTHER, including location shooting in Boston as well as Liam Neeson's connection to several other actors in the Touchstone family. Thank you, thank yo...
Episode 11 - From Kokomo to Korea
April 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThe summer of 1988 rolls along on Out of Touchstone, as we discuss two of the studio's mediocre films. We start with COCKTAIL, as Tom Cruise and Bryan Brown gives us a glimpse into the briefly-popular practice of "flair bartending", and avoid maturity at all costs. Finally, we dig into THE RESCUE, as a group of imprisoned soldiers sit patiently while their teenage children attempt to save the day. The movies may not have been great, but the discussion sure was...
Episode 10 - Huge Business
March 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBWe've got a couple of hits on our hands as we reach the summer of 1988 on Out of Touchstone. First up, we get two sets of Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin in BIG BUSINESS, along with an excellent dose of Edward Herrmann and Fred Ward. Then, we wrap up with the groundbreaking WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, and try to tackle as much trivia for the film as possible (hint: there's a LOT). It's a HUGE jam-packed episode!!
Episode 09 - Keep Austin Weird
March 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBWe now come to 1988 on Out of Touchstone, as the studio unveils their first two thrillers: SHOOT TO KILL, featuring the return to the silver screen of the legendary Sidney Poitier; and D.O.A., the remake of a film noir classic starring Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan. Killers are on the loose!!
Episode 08 - Too Many Alpha Males
February 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBWe've come to the end of 1987 on Out of Touchstone, giving Mike and Chad the chance to reflect on a very successful year for the studio. But before conducting their "Year in Review", the guys dissect the final two films of the year: THREE MEN AND A BABY, which features multiple climaxes and a bizarre drug-related subplot; and GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM, with a tour de force performance from Robin Williams. A terrific year ends in fine form!
Episode 07 - High Fives and Pratfalls
February 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBWe're almost to the end of 1987 on Out of Touchstone, as Mike and Chad speak lovingly about one of their favorite films of all time...and one that should never be spoken of again. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE begins the conversation, with the hosts raving about how the film is almost perfect in every way. Then they talk about HELLO AGAIN, which signaled the immediate downturn of Shelley Long's film career. One of these films is not like the other...
Episode 06 - Who Blows Off Elisabeth Shue?
January 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBThe summer of 1987 rolls along on Out of Touchstone, as Mike and Chad focus on two fun comedies from one of the best years of cinema. First up is ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING, a classic in the teen comedy genre with a winning performance by the wonderful Elisabeth Shue. But does the film spend too much time highlighting the negative aspects of a big city? The episode wraps up with STAKEOUT, as the hosts discuss the film's ability to blend comedy with suspense while showcasing (or mocking) th...