THE WIZARD

DIE HARD

Any list of greatest summer blockbuster movies would have to include 1988's DIE HARD starring Bruce Willis. It's one of the few films of the genre that could perfectly balance explosions, gunfire and plenty of insane stunts with a rather lighthearted and comical approach. Believe it or not, Cristina had never seen DIE HARD until just now! In fact, she wasn't all that familiar with the premise of the story, so Chad refused to give her any spoilers going into it. Thus, she's in a perfect position to judge this movie with fresh eyes 38 years after its release. But is it a Christmas movie? What and find out the results of that debate! Watch the video version👉 https://youtu.be/1pphRPR8Lzk [https://youtu.be/1pphRPR8Lzk] FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE👉 https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast [https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast] Follow Pop Culture Retrospective👉 https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ [https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/]

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Chad and Cristina revisit INDEPENDENCE DAY for its 30th anniversary and find out if this alien invasion classic is as fun to watch now as it was in 1996. It definitely was one of the biggest science fiction blockbusters of the 1990s (rivaling The Matrix and The Phantom Menace!). Starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Randy Quaid, Vivica A. Fox, Judd Hirsch, and Brent Spiner, INDEPENDENCE DAY became one of the defining summer blockbuster movies of the decade with groundbreaking visual effects, unforgettable action sequences, memorable one-liners, and one of the most iconic movie speeches ever filmed. Of course we share our favorite moments, discuss the film's strengths and weaknesses, compare it to other '90s blockbusters, and decide whether this is movie essential viewing or simply a fun nostalgic popcorn movie. Watch the video version👉 https://youtu.be/yQ4tjVnE0yw [https://youtu.be/yQ4tjVnE0yw] FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE👉 https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast [https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast] check out The 80's and 90's Uncensored podcast👉 https://the80sand90s.com [https://the80sand90s.com]

SUPER MARIO BROS. 3

Two weeks ago, Chad and Cristina reviewed the 1989 movie THE WIZARD featuring Fred Savage. Something that movie is best known for is its sneak preview of SUPER MARIO BROS 3. It seemed only natural that we would discuss that game for its own episode. But we had to bring in an expert in Nintendo NES games: James from  @BigOleWords [https://youtube.com/channel/UCsuIx5tQZAY9XJdseybyy0w]. Chad had been following James since he initially launched his channel 5 years ago and has been a member of his Patreon for quite some time now. Since this is a podcast, there's no gameplay footage in this episode; but rather a fun nostalgic discussion of our memories of this game back in 1990 and how it holds up today. We reminisce on Nintendo Power, the Super Mario Bros franchise, Easter Eggs scattered throughout the game, tips and tricks, and so much more. Plus, James delights us with some behind-the-scenes information on his channel. Watch the video version👉 https://youtu.be/amzxCxHQBwM [https://youtu.be/amzxCxHQBwM] FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE👉 https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast [https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast] FOLLOW Big Ole Words👉 https://www.youtube.com/@BigOleWords [https://www.youtube.com/@BigOleWords]

ONE HIT WONDERS DRAFT

In this special crossover episode of The Retro Nostalgia Podcast, Chad and Cristina are joined by Don and Dude from  @AlbumNerdsPodcast  [https://youtube.com/channel/UCClzl6MVcQHZ4J7BU5QXclg] for a nostalgic music draft featuring some of the greatest one-hit wonders ever recorded! Using VH1's famous list of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders as our draft pool, each host builds a dream team of unforgettable songs from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. From A-ha's "Take On Me," Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U," and Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen" to Blind Melon's "No Rain," Faith No More's "Epic," and Tommy Tutone's "867-5309/Jenny," we debate which songs truly stood the test of time and which artists deserved more than a single hit. Along the way, we share memories of MTV, cassette tapes, music videos, record stores, and growing up during the golden age of radio. Watch the video version👉 https://youtu.be/mKW25jZmHXw [https://youtu.be/mKW25jZmHXw] FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE👉 https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast [https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast] Check out The Album Nerds Podcast👉 https://albumnerds.com [https://albumnerds.com]

THE WIZARD

1989's THE WIZARD may not be a masterpiece, but it remains one of the most nostalgic movies ever made for Gen X gamers and Nintendo fans. In this episode of the Retro Nostalgia Podcast, Chad and Cristina revisit the cult classic starring Fred Savage, Christian Slater, Jenny Lewis, Luke Edwards, and Beau Bridges. Along the way, we relive the excitement of Super Mario Bros. 3, the Power Glove, Nintendo's Game Counselors, Video Armageddon, and the video game craze that defined the late 1980s. Was The Wizard really just a 90-minute commercial for Nintendo, or is there more to this beloved road-trip adventure than critics gave it credit for? Join us as we discuss the film's legacy, its portrayal of autism, memorable scenes at Universal Studios, and whether The Wizard still holds up for modern audiences nearly four decades later. FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE👉 https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast [https://linktr.ee/RetroNostalgiaPodcast] Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/xCl2DpU3muU [https://youtu.be/xCl2DpU3muU]