90 Under 90

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 19, 2021

It's 25 years later and we're back!  Sorta.  We kick off the 2017 Showtime revival "Twin Peaks: The Return" with our discussion on the first 6 episodes, which is just as dense and complicated as season 1.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 5, 2021

The series has ended, but there is so much more story to tell.  We go back to how this all started with "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me," a movie that can (and did) easily piss off the fanbase who didn't know what to expect from a big screen transition.

Dan brings us this month's OVER 90 selection: The Coen Brothers' "The Big Lebowski" from 1998 starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman. A movie that by all rights IS a comedy, yet somehow most of the humor still eludes Jer.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

We finish out the series proper and head into the Black Lodge where we will stay for a very long time.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Mike warned Jer that the show gets weird and bad at this point.  Does he feel the same way?  We discuss episodes 8-15 of Twin Peaks Season 2.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AUGUST 25, 2021

Back in the town of Twin Peaks, only this time we're much more efficient with our review of what goes down!

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AUGUST 10, 2021

It's Jer's turn to experience a franchise for the first time, and Mike has chosen the series "Twin Peaks!"  In a marathon episode, we break down the first season (as best we can.)

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 28, 2021

We conclude our first phase of the Star Wars franchise with a movie that everybody thought they wanted, but nobody really did.  That being said, what we got is so much better than what Jer remembers!

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 13, 2021

We've completed the Skywalker Saga, and now we branch out and expand the universe.  But...do we even care about this entry?  Based on the conversation...well, you'll have to listen for yourself!

Jer's choice for this month is a family movie which just celebrated its 10th anniversary in February, and is greatly elevated by the last ten minutes of its runtime. We discuss the brilliant "The Lego Movie" directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 29, 2021

We've reached the end of the Skywalker Saga and the lowest rated Star Wars movie in the series.  But how does it stack up for newcomer Mike?

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 22, 2021

We have arrived at the Star Wars movie that's so divisive we couldn't even be in the same room to discuss it.  Rian Johnson's "The Last Jedi" is the topic today, so be patient with us and hear our thoughts in the most civilized manner we could muster.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 15, 2021

There's been an awakening at the same time there's been a silencing (of George Lucas, at least.)  We're now heading into the sequel trilogy with the movie that feels very familiar, yet somehow is very convoluted despite being a very fun watch.  What a mixed bag this one is!

This month we bring you Paul Verhoeven's 1987 EXCESSIVE satire "Robocop" starring Peter Weller as the titular robo-cop. It's another insanely R-rated movie that somehow spawned a children's cartoon!

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 8, 2021

We've come to the end of the prequel trilogy and the original saga.  It's taken us several weeks to get here and now we're racing through hyperspace to reach the creation of Darth Vader.  So let's break down this slow-paced yet still rushed conclusion to the time before the Battle of Yavin.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 1, 2021

Dan joins us once again to talk about a divisive movie in the series.  A movie the separates the true fans from the weak.  A movie that changes people.  And opinions have changed...

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2021

You couldn't escape Phantom Menace Mania in 1999, but somehow Mike avoided it! We get into the much maligned prequel trilogy with this initial entry and discuss our own potentially hot takes on "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace."

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2021

Widely considered to be the worst of the original trilogy, you may be surprised to hear where Jer and Mike would place "Return of the Jedi" on their rankings of the original trilogy.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MAY 11, 2021

We continue Mike's journey to a galaxy far, far away with the next logical stop: The Empire Strikes Back.  
It's no secret that this is the most beloved of all Star Wars movies.  So it's also no secret that Mike greatly enjoyed it.  So our evolving format mutates once again to something a little more familiar for the time being. A good ol' scene by scene recap.

In this cold month of January, we discuss the cold space thriller "Gravity" from 2013, directed by Alfonso Cuaron, and starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. This is still the most terrifying movie Jer has ever seen.

With the main show being over, we decided this year to unlock all of our Patreon episodes to the public! All previously released Patreon content will make its way into the main feed over the next several months, including new and old episodes of our monthly 90 OVER 90 show.

But first, we present you with the premiere episode of a side show we used to do called "Franchise First-Timers" wherein Jeremy and 90 Under 90 guest host Mike Klappauf would go through a movie franchise that one or both of them were not yet familiar with. The show kicked off by introducing Mike to the Star Wars series, which he had pretty much avoided altogether up until that point.

Re-discover the movies with FRANCHISE FIRST-TIMERS episode 1 on "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MAY 4, 2021

Our final Christmas bonus brings us the 2018 Illumination movie "The Grinch" starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the titular mean one. We wanted to like it more, but instead we pitch a much better version of a Grinch reboot.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thanks for listening!

In the FINAL episode, Jer and Dan do their civic duty by finishing the final piece of the Pauly Shore filmography that this show can cover: 1995's "Jury Duty" directed by John Fortenberry.

In the penultimate episode, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of "The Land Before Time" a week early so that we can get a last dose of Don Bluth!

It's the Halloweeniest Halloween movie this side of a "Halloween" movie! We discuss the 2007 Michael Dougherty movie "Trick 'r Treat" and whether it has any right to be labeled as a comedy horror.

Neal Fischer joins us one last time to discuss a movie that SHOULD be hilarious but instead has the balls to take itself DEAD serious. Together we all fix "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" from director Rhys Frake-Waterfield.

Kevin Smith took a major left turn with 2010's "Red State" and I'm not sure any of us appreciated the movie on its first release. Does that still hold up? Ken Palmer joins us to talk about this semi-horror film starring Michael Parks and John Goodman.

We finally made it to the seminal Sam Raimi film in the most backwards ass way possible. CONCLUDING our episodes on the series, we've reached 1987's "Evil Dead II" starring Bruce Campbell. It's an undeniable cult classic, but does that mean anything ultimately? Listen to find out!

Another movie from their youth for which they have a soft spot, Jer and Dan discuss 1996's "Carpool" directed by Arthur Hiller, and the inspired casting choices of Tom Arnold and David Paymer as our main duo, supported by equally inspired choices Rhea Perlman and Kim Coates.

Ian Simmons joins us for the 2010 documentary "Exit Through the Gift Shop" directed by Banksy. It may be real. It may be a work of art itself. Or is Mr. Brainwash the true work of Banksy art?

You can find Ian Simmons at www.kickseat.com, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts!

Jer and Dan reminisce about the beloved dead people in this 1998 vehicle for a post-SNL Norm MacDonald: "Dirty Work" directed by Bob Saget.

This is Jer's first ever Miyazaki movie: "My Neighbor Totoro" (and NOT Turturro, much to his chagrin.)

Josh Burns joins us to talk about a movie from our youth that none of us ever really got into, mostly because it was a horribly misguided vehicle for Ernie Reyes, Jr. (and I GUESS Rob Schneider?) We discuss "Surf Ninjas" from 1993!

Charlie Wein joins us to talk about a movie that's funny, even though it's...not a comedy? It's more of a character study! We're talking 1997's "Anaconda" starring Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube.

We discuss the Mike Judge comedy that has become a cult classic over the years: "Idiocracy" from 2006 starring the always charming and charismatic Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph.

A sleeper hit as far as we're concerned, we discuss the criminally underrated and painfully funny "They Came Together" from 2014, directed by David Wain and starring Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd. Seriously. This movie is hilarious.

Hot off the heels of the confirmation of UAPs and non-human biologics, we talked with our buddy Rick Schuler about the Muppets. But not just any Muppets..."Muppets From Space" from 1999, the black sheep of the Muppet film franchise.

It's your one way ticket to 1981's "Heavy Metal" starring boobs.

Jer and Kaitlin cover the Penelope Spheeris movie "The Little Rascals" from 1994, which successfully captures the overall spirit of the black and white shorts and features an ensemble of child actors of varying skill sets. Though it may have been the point where Spheeris Thelma and Louised her career.

In an alternate timeline, Tim Burton directed this 1994 starring vehicle for Chris Elliot, it went on to make millions, and it cemented Elliot as a true comedic voice of his generation.

Instead it was directed by Adam Resnick, it tanked, and killed their careers a bit.

Dan and guest host Sam Carr talk about the fever dream movie that is "The Cat in the Hat" from 2003, directed by production designer Bo Welch and starring the super easy-to-work-with Mike Myers.

Madalyn Mattsey joins us to talk about the only decent thing Tom Green ever did: "Stealing Harvard" from 2002, directed by Bruce McCulloch, also starring Jason Lee, Leslie Mann, and John C. McGinley.

Today we discuss a movie that becomes all too real as each day goes by: Gus Van Sant's 2003 drama "Elephant" which tells the story of a totally fictional, not at all the real world we live in, school shooting.

Cass Quinn joins us for an episode that is sure to piss off fans of classic cinema. Celebrating its 75th anniversary today, we discuss the 1948 movie "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein," a misleading title considering it features the heaviest hitters of the Universal Monster era.

In typical Under 90 fashion, we jump straight to the end of a franchise. Phil Platakis joins us to talk about "Hot Shots! Part Deux" directed by Jim Abrahams and starring Charlie Sheen and Lloyd Bridges.

The ultimate Morgan Freeman narration! 2005's "March of the Penguins" directed by Luc Jacquet was a cultural phenomenon. Jer and Dan look back at that time and determine if the movie has the same effect today.

We're joined by Megan Easter to talk about a movie that is possibly a bit more beloved than its original, at least by this group of podcasters. We're talking "An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" from 1991, NOT directed by Don Bluth (and thus, Don Bluth does not appear in this episode.)

It's a movie that takes "The Blair Witch Project" to the next level technically speaking, but does it hold up as well? Spawning myriad sequels that apparently get way too deep into the lore, "Paranormal Activity" is today's title. One that Dan saw in the theaters (and nearly ruined a sketch comedy show) and one that Jer only saw for the first time a couple years ago.

Sometimes it's important to recognize a comedy's place in history...because that's all it has going for it anymore. "The Kentucky Fried Movie" is a 1977 John Landis-directed sketch movie that's aggressively horny and sometimes downright pornographic. Film at 11:00!

And this month on Patreon, in honor of Mother's Day, we're celebrating with one of the worst mothers in cinema history! www.patreon.com/90under90 for our episode on "Drop Dead Fred!"

By no means a GREAT movie, "Ladybugs" is one of those titles from our childhood that we'll always kinda like. Starring Rodney Dangerfield and the late Jonathan Brandis, this 1992 movie gets at least a little respect from us!

Dennis Rodman and Dane Cook (together at last?) star in the 1999 action comedy "Simon Sez." It's a movie that raises the question: Is Dennis fucking Rodman a better actor than Michael Jordan?

Happy High Holiday to those that partake! We discuss the anti-marihuana propaganda film "Reefer Madness" from 1936, which would go on to spawn a stage and screen musical of the same name.

Cass Quinn joins the brothers Eden for what Rotten Tomatoes considers to be one of the worst movies ever made: "One Missed Call" from 2008, which currently rocks a whopping 0% score!

Phil Platakis joins us to talk about a movie that was even worse than anyone remembered, despite all of us having seen this movie in our youth. We talk about the 2001 cinematic disaster that is "Corky Romano" directed by one time director Rob Pritts.

In 1971, Monty Python brought the best of their sketches to the states in the form of "And Now For Something Completely Different." It failed to capture the full magic of the original Flying Circus sketches, and Jer and Dan have no trouble dissecting why that is.

Charlie Wein joins us to talk about "The Autopsy of Jane Doe" from 2016. Expect plenty of Brian Cox impressions.

It's a pretty unlucky St. Patrick's Day for the Brothers Eden as they talk about one of the most egregious misuses of a franchise's good name. 'Tis "Leprechaun: Origins" from 2014 which, for some ODD reason is NOT about actual leprechauns.

Joel Schumacher directs this 2002 thriller starring Colin Farrell, which, flimsy as it may be, would perhaps make for a better stage play?  We're talking about "Phone Booth" also starring the voice of Kiefer Sutherland.

A movie whose cast is knocking it out of the park even if the movie didn't light the world on fire.  We talk about a favorite from our childhood: "Dunston Checks In" from 1996, directed by Ken Kwapis and starring Jason Alexander, Eric Lloyd, Rupert Everett and an orangutan.

Jer and Dan have never seen a Rambo movie, so what better place to start than at the very end of the franchise?  We discuss the shockingly recent "Rambo: Last Blood" starring Sylvester Stallone.

And over on Patreon this month, we talk about what we consider to be the greatest comedy movie ever made: "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" www.patreon.com/90under90

Jer proves what an ignorant fool he is pretty much right away as the Eden brothers discuss Robert Rodriguez's indie calling card "El Mariachi" from 1992.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this week, we discuss the 1953 Disney classic "Peter Pan" with guest host Katie Eden.

And this month on our Patreon, we'll be discussing "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." www.patreon.com/90under90

The crap comedies continue with 1993's "Mr. Nanny" starring Hulk Hogan in an incredibly challenging role to tackle: a former wrestler.

There was a period in the late 90's and aughts when Disney brought us several live action adaptations of cartoons no one had much affinity for.  They would continue this practice 15 or so years later with their own movies, but before THAT...there was "Inspector Gadget" starring Matthew Broderick and Rupert Everett (AND his face!)

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The "Westworld" franchise begins HERE with THIS movie written and directed by Michael Crichton and NOT as a book, which seems...almost wrong?  We're talking the 1973 original movie starring James Brolin and Yul Brynner.

And over on Patreon, we're talking about the Ted Demme/Johnny Depp collab "Blow."  Check out www.patreon.com/90under90 for all of our bonus content!

Jer and Dan kick off the new year with Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno" directed by Larry Charles, the less necessary follow-up to the much more successful "Borat."

This month on 90 Over 90, we'll be discussing the 2001 crime drama "Blow" starring Johnny Depp.  Join for only $1 at www.patreon.com/90under90

It's Christmas.  You've earned a little bonus.  Jer and Dan discuss the third entry in the H&K trilogy: "A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas," which is surprisingly good for a third entry/Christmas departure.

On our final episode of 2022, Ken Palmer joins us to talk about what WOULD have been a 90 Under 90 RIGHT NOW episode, if only Jer had been in a better headspace.  "Beavis and Butt-head Do the Universe" (upgrading from just America) in a movie that kinda scores, even if it doesn't feel as cinematic as its predecessor.

Megan Easter joins us to talk about the original, minimally-musical "The Producers" from 1967? '68? It's debatable apparently!

Also this month, you can hear our episode on the original Weird Al movie "UHF" in honor of the release of his totally true unexaggerated biopic.  Available exclusively at www.patreon.com/90under90

"Mr. Show with Bob and David" was a great alternative sketch comedy show from the mid 90's.  The spin-off movie "Run Ronnie Run" from 2002, directed by Troy Miller, is not.  So Sam Carr joins us to talk about David Cross's version of Joe Dirt.

Check out the "90 Under 90" Patreon!  This month, in honor of the release of "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story," we'll be talking about the 1989 cult classic "UHF!" www.patreon.com/90under90

Jer and Dan missed the boat on the 1987 movie "The Monster Squad" directed by Fred Dekker, and thus they have no nostalgia for it.  Ian Simmons joins us to talk about the good and the bad of "The Avengers" of its time.

Jer and Dan go without a guest host to talk about the second installment of the still-taking-itself-seriously "Child's Play" franchise.  Apologies for the weird audio levels.

The McCaws join us to jump into a franchise at the absolute bottom of the barrel with no prior knowledge of what came before it.  Micah and Jordan discuss "Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday" and all of the confusing turns it takes!

Listen to The McCaw Podcast Universe wherever you get your podcasts!

A rare classic piece of cinema that's well-respected AND under 90 minutes?  Perfect way to kick off the next four weeks of Halloween episodes!

Charlie Wein joins us to talk about the 1974 Tobe Hooper horror "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre."

Jer and Dan go solo (or duo) today to talk about a beloved movie from their childhood.  "Coneheads" is perhaps...not the funniest, not the best...but the ultimate SNL movie?

Newcomer Brian Edwards joins us to talk about this erotic Prince and the Pauper directed by Denis Villeneuve.  We're talking about 2013's "Enemy" starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Melanie Laurent, and Sarah Gadon.

After the success of Wayne's World, the doors were clearly open for any character to be spun off into a movie.  And that's how we ended up with 1994's "It's Pat: The Movie" starring Julia Sweeney, David Foley and the late Charles Rocket.

Rick Schuler is back on the show to talk about another movie Jer forced everyone to watch when they were kids (but thankfully it was worth it.) "Throw Momma From the Train" directed by and starring Danny Devito, Billy Crystal and Anne Ramsey.

This week's guest host Amanda Perri was so familiar with our title that she didn't even need to watch the movie.  In fact...she's never actually seen it!  We talk about the 2001 indie drama "Tape" directed by Richard Linklater and starring Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke and Robert Sean Leonard.

And this month you can hear us talk about a different Uma Thurman movie over at www.patreon.com/90under90 where "Pulp Fiction" is this month's selection for "90 OVER 90!"

Cass Quinn is back to talk about the ultra stylized 90's teen black comedy "Jawbreaker" starring Rose McGowan.

An Apatow-ish knockoff of the movie "Her," "Jexi" isn't a bad movie.  It's got some genuine laugh out loud highlights.  But it is still very much a standard formulaic comedy.  Still, I don't know if that outweighs the hilarity that Michael Pena adds to this Adam Devine comedy co-starring Alexandra Shipp.

We talk about "John Tucker Must Die" (a movie with a very misleading title) with Katie Eden and note the parallels to a much better movie.

Sam Carr (Hollywood Cast Connection podcast) joins the brothers to talk about this PURE 90's thriller called "Disturbing Behavior" starring James Marsden, Katie Holmes, and Nick Stahl.

Ken Palmer is back to talk about an animated movie ABOUT Robin Harris starring a CHARACTER named Robin Harris voiced by Faizon Love.  We're talking "Bebe's Kids," the first PG-13 animated movie, from 1992.


And don't forget to check out our summer selection on 90 OVER 90: "Camp Nowhere!" www.patreon.com/90under90

Ian Simmons joins us to talk about the 2017 Joe Lynch intense thriller comedy "Mayhem" starring Stephen Yeun and Samara Weaving.

You can listen to Ian Simmons interview with Joe Lynch over at Kicking the Seat!

And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review.  And if you're so inclined, check out our Patreon where we offer our exclusive monthly episode of 90 OVER 90 and ALL of our bonus content for just $1.  www.patreon.com/90under90

Jay Drumm joins us to talk about the quasi sci-fi drama "Robot & Frank" starring Frank Langella and the Honda robot.


This month or Patrons finally get to hear us talk about "Camp Nowhere," so join us and get all of our bonus content for just $1! www.patreon.com/90under90

We conclude 90 Under 90 A to Z with the movie "Zoom" directed by Peter Hewitt, which stars Tim Allen as a disgruntled retired superhero forced to train a group of totally not X-Men played by Kata Mara, Spencer Breslin, the future Jimmy Olsen, and some girl with an annoyingly babylike speech impediment.

Don't forget to check out our 9 Questions With...Peter Hewitt!  The short version is available in the feed, but the full 1-hour conversation is exclusively on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/90under90 for only $1 a month!

We have 9 questions for Peter Hewitt, director of this week's title "Zoom."

For the full, uncut conversation, visit www.patreon.com/90under90 and join for only $1!

Phil Platakis joins us for the mainstream movie masquerading as an indie "Youth In Revolt" starring Michael Cera in an against-type role that may or may not be offensive to the DID community.


Speaking of offensive and speaking of mental conditions, we talk about "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" on this month's 90 OVER 90.  Sign up at www.patreon.com/90under90 for our monthly bonus episode as well as any other extra material we may choose to throw your way!

We are joined by Katie Eden (you read that right!) for an episode on the all female helmed 2017 horror anthology "XX"


Check out our Patreon where you can access our monthly 90 OVER 90 episodes.  This month we're covering "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" www.patreon.com/90under90

We didn't know what to expect with this week's title.  But our guest Jay Drumm sure did!  A surprisingly thought-provoking episode emerges from the drama horror "White Dog" starring Kristy McNichol, Paul Winfield, and Burl Ives.

It's the strangest, fuckiest movie we've talked about on this show in a very long time, perhaps ever!  Ian Simmons joins us to re-evaluate a movie he loved in his 20's and hasn't seen since: 1983's "Videodrome" written and directed by David Cronenberg and starring James Woods.


You can find Ian and all of his reviews at www.kickseat.com as well as the Kicking the Seat Youtube channel!

Megan Easter joins us once again for her first non-Australian connected movie.  There's plenty of reason to fear! Underd--ah fuck it, I'm not doing this.  We're talking about "Underdog" directed by Frederic Duchau and starring the voice of Jason Lee and the voices AND bodies of Peter Dinklage, Patrick Warburton, and Jim Belushi.

Charlie Wein joins us for a nostalgia trip back to the early 90's for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze," which coincidentally reveals no true secrets about said ooze.


Patrons can enjoy of episode of "90 OVER 90" for the month of May: "Mad Max: Fury Road" available at www.patreon.com/90under90

Ken Palmer joins us to talk about one of the most ridiculous movies we've done on this show.  In the spirit of "Crank" we discuss another nonstop action movie that looks like piss: "Shoot 'Em Up" starring not-James-Bond Clive Owen, Monica Bellucci and Paul Giamatti.

Ooof! It's the movie that may have completely killed our interest in Don Bluth for a good long while. Joshua Simpson joins Jer and Dan to talk about the mismatched "Rock-A-Doodle" from 1991, a movie that appealed MAYBE to the grandparents of their target audience.

Legendary asshole Bill Murray co-directed this caper comedy starring himself, Geena Davis and Randy Quaid.  Easily written off as the Bill Murray clown movie, Jer and Dan go without a guest host to talk about "Quick Change" from 1990.

It's the movie that Casey Freund has been pushing for since his first time as guest host, and we finally tracked it down.  Through whatever means necessary.  We finally talk about "PCU" from 1994 starring Jeremy Piven, Jon Favreau, Megan Ward, and Chris Young.  Good luck finding this one, folks!  We may have to be the definitive podcast on this movie, because you can't find this shit anywhere anymore!