Better Off Dead / Drop Dead Fred

Pretty in Pink / My Father the Hero

1986’s Pretty in Pink is another John Hughes classic that has aged great! It’s a class-warfare stalker saga, the likes of which have never been seen on this side of the tracks. 1994’s My Father the Hero stars France’s most famous actor, going above and beyond the call of duty to make his daughter happy.  00:00 - Pretty in Pink 31:27 - My Father the Hero NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Legend of Billie Jean / Gigli

This week from the Patreon vault! 1985’s The Legend of Billie Jean is a new spin on an old classic, Joan of Arc. 2003’s Gigli is the celebrity power couple romcom that just won’t quit. We here at This Aged Great! feel both films deserve more attention. Fair is fair! 00:00 - The Legend of Billie Jean 41:31 - Gigli  NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Breakfast Club / McLintock!

This week from the Patreon vault! 1985's The Breakfast Club is the coming-of-age story of five teenagers who are stuck in detention. 1963's McLintock! is a John Wayne vehicle with a surprising twist. What are these movies trying to tell us about America? Tune in to find out! 00:00 - The Breakfast Club 44:55 - McLintock! NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High / Carousel

What effect did the iconic pool scene in 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High have on life as we know it? Did 1956’s Carousel invent the sexual liberation movement? T.A.G. is back to answer all of these important questions and more!  0:00 - Fast Times at Ridgemont High 23:51 - Carousel NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Better Off Dead / Drop Dead Fred

This week from the Patreon vault! 1985's Better Off Dead demonstrates the best way to cheer up a depressed John Cusack. 1991's Drop Dead Fred proves that Phoebe Cates can be the light in even the darkest of movies. Are grapes the key to understanding both of these bleak absurdist comedies? Tune in to find out! 00:00 - Better Off Dead 43:50 - Drop Dead Fred NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.