The Test of Time

Episode 516: Platoon (1986)

An American Army volunteer witnesses the horrors of the Vietnam War. Listen as we discuss the infuriating experience of buying concert tickets, what this movie has in common with Heavyweights, and an outdated way of saying "sleeping." Then we see if Platoon stands the Test of Time.

Episode 515: King of New York (1990)

After being released from prison, drug kingpin Frank White reasserts his power. Listen as we chat about the lamest Larry ever, a gangster buying tampons in a pre-self-checkout world, and DEI in criminal organizations. Then we see if King of New York stands the Test of Time.

Episode 514: Beaches (1988)

After a chance encounter as kids, C.C. Bloom and Hillary Whitney become lifelong friends. It's our Mother's Day episode, and our moms—Rochelle Brief and Carole Abramson—are here to talk about fire escapes as balconies, irreplaceable robes, and the moment in this movie when Alan cried and James laughed. I could fly higher than an eagle as we see if Beaches stands the Test of Time.

Episode 513: A Knight's Tale (2001)

A peasant impersonates a nobleman to compete in jousting tournaments. Listen as we chat about an early pioneer of anachronisms, text-on-screen that looks like it was written by a second grader, and a hero yelling his own name like that's a normal thing to do. Then we see if A Knight's Tale stands the Test of Time.

Episode 512: Matilda (1996)

A six-year-old uses telekinetic powers to get revenge on her school's headmistress. Listen as we comment on napping at Super Nintendo World, uncooperative bus drivers, and a movie pitch about discus throwing. Then we see if Matilda stands the Test of Time.