Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Heathers

Heathers premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1989 and went on to become a Gen X cult classic, a Broadway musical, and a Paramount + series. Winona Ryder and Christian Slater star as the toxic duo who go full vigilante to battle the noxious side of high school life. Shannen Doherty*, Kim Walker, and Lisanne Falk star as the eponymous Heathers, the original Mean Girls. This dark comedy has no filter! But does it go too far? The Rated Gen X trio asks, “what’s your damage?” You can watch Heathers on Amazon Prime [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.beb4986e-b14f-829b-6c2f-1001fd87f9f7?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb], Hulu [https://www.hulu.com/movie/heathers-358a31d7-a435-403a-8f38-1d02caed3608?entity_id=358a31d7-a435-403a-8f38-1d02caed3608], Starz [https://www.starz.com/us/en/movies/heathers-48592], and Tubi [https://tubitv.com/movies/475898/heathers?start=true&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google-feed] Follow us on Instagram @ratedgenxpod [https://www.instagram.com/ratedgenxpod/] Check out our Gen X curated Heathers Mixtape on Spotify here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NNxvSNKnTtx8DUPZ4yfKD?si=8a67fd406ed54676] *Please note that this episode was recorded on May 18, 2024, prior to Shannen’s passing on July 13, 2024.

The Shining

Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, based on Stephen King’s 1977 novel is, by many, considered a psychological horror masterpiece. This 1980 film, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall*, is full of scenes that live on in pop culture infamy. Take a drive with us through the Rockies to the Overlook hotel as an ascent into the mountains becomes a descent into madness. We’ll also have some fun remembering the movie scenes that may have slightly scarred us for life. Because “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” You can watch The Shining on Amazon Prime [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.98b71bb8-71e5-93c1-7bba-1e7db4d988e0?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb], Fandango [https://www.vudu.com/content/browse/details/The-Shining/9235], AMC + [https://www.amcplus.com/movies/the-shining-1980--1033911], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiSLrJP5XbY] Follow us on Instagram @ratedgenxpod [https://www.instagram.com/ratedgenxpod/] Check out our Gen X curated The Shining Mixtape on Spotify here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W9v5s337DgSX5DxleYcqZ?si=50326708641f4b26] *Please note that this episode was recorded on May 18, 2024, prior to Shelley’s passing on July 11, 2024.

Raiders of the Lost Ark

This week Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the Other Raiders Kids) discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark. Was it a movie for boys? Which is more fun, playing with action figures or cosplay? What’s scarier than snakes? And did Indy rob the cradle? (His relationship with Marion is a little ick, right?) Plus, when it comes to rating the film, how many whip cracks will it get? And, Gabe will really tell you what he thinks of the sequels. To shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at hello@ratedgenxpod.com [hello@ratedgenxpod.com] And be sure to like and follow Rated Gen X on socials. To disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ratedgenxpod/] @ratedgenxpod Note: This episode might sound like our mics got melted by the Holy Spirit, but we're doing our best to keep things smooth. We're improving the audio quality each week, so stay tuned for even better sound in future episodes! PLUS Curtis's Raiders Mixtape [https://spoti.fi/4ePXeZ0]

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

All right, Hamilton! This week, Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the “Learn It. Know It. Live It.” Troika) head to SoCal in search of some tasty waves, linguine with white clam sauce, and romance. Is Amy Heckerling's directorial debut—featuring an ensemble cast of future stars including Oscar-winners Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, and Nicolas Cage (in a cameo as Nicolas Coppola), as well as knockout performances by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, and Judge Reinhold—the definitive 80s high school film? We'll discuss, we'll share our thoughts on Mike Damone's 5-point plan, and the boys will confess their version of "side one of Led Zeppelin IV." That's a 100% guarantee. The most paused VHS moment ever! [https://www.quora.com/How-do-they-know-what-the-most-paused-film-scene-was-of-all-time#:~:text=I%20remember%20reading%20that%20video,at%20that%20scene%20so%20often.] A woman's view of pleasure and power in hard rock [https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA62052926&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it=r&linkaccess=abs&issn=07344392&p=AONE&sw=w&userGroupName=anon%7E5cdd2269&aty=open-web-entry] What is prog rock? [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/50-greatest-prog-rock-albums-of-all-time-78793/] You must listen to Karina Longworth's amazing podcast [https://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/1982-teen-sexploitation-fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-porkys-and-the-blue-lagoon-erotic-80s-part-5] Peanuts [https://bit.ly/4bsqlhR] The real Spicoli [https://bit.ly/3W60Z4U] Nicolas Cage was only 17 [https://bit.ly/4eQtfjB] Fast Times for Dummies [https://bit.ly/45Mdq9t] To shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at hello@ratedgenxpod.com [hello@ratedgenxpod.com] And be sure to like and follow Rated Gen X on socials. To disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ratedgenxpod/] @ratedgenxpod Note: This episode has some audio that sounds like Jefferson's car, but we're always working on improving the audio quality, so stay tuned for even better sound in future episodes! PLUS: Curtis's Fast Times Mixtape [https://bit.ly/3RSRALI]

BRATS (Bonus Episode!)

In this bonus episode, Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the Bizarre Pod-rangle) rush into the virtual studio to discuss Andrew McCarthy’s documentary BRATS. Is it a self-indulgent whine fest? Or is there deeper meaning to McCarthy’s quest to connect with old friends, bury some hatchets, and exorcize some demons. We’ll discuss our favorite Brat Packers, dish on our fave BP film(s), and Curtis might even tell a story about an actor who didn’t return McCarthy’s calls. As a very, very special double bonus, we’ll create make a mix tape, live on the air! That’s when we ask ourselves, why do so many song titles from the 80s end in question marks? THE Rob Lowe Poster [https://irelandjournal.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834c65d9669e201bb09ca4a5a970d-popup] How Outsiders Got Made [https://screenrant.com/outsiders-movie-behind-scenes-making-trivia/] Andrew McCarthy’s Midlife Crisis [https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/entertainment/brats-review-brat-pack-andrew-mccarthy/index.html] Brats Book [https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/2021/05/20/book-review-andrew-mccarthys-very-enjoyable-brat-an-80s-story/] THE Article [https://nymag.com/movies/features/49902/?ref=indignity.net] Tom Scocca’s article [https://www.indignity.net/how-much-can-one-headline-weigh/] Justice for Andrew! [https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/19/opinions/brat-pack-andrew-mccarthy-stewart/index.html] Kitchen Break-up [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKyxmf_BR8] John Hughes Films are White AF [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/john-hughessffilms-werent_b_254471] Nostalgia = toxic impulse [https://www.johnhodgman.com/post/638800203782225921/nostalgia-is-a-toxic-impulse-but-sometimes-at-the] Ordering Off Menu [https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/menus/how-to-order-off-the-menu.htm] Kate Bush Runs Up the Comeback Hill [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/22/the-whole-worlds-gone-mad-kate-bush-on-running-up-that-hills-success] The mixtape: https://spoti.fi/3zA4fwx [https://spoti.fi/3zA4fwx]