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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

About This Episode In the summer of 1983, the third installment in George Lucas’s blockbuster science fiction series hit theater screens. The Force was stronger than ever as Return of the Jedi brought a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the original trilogy, and laid the groundwork for what would come decades later. In this episode, […]

Mo

May 11, 2023

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The Breakfast Club

About This Episode In 1985, filmmaker John Hughes created a movie that redefined teen cinema. From its unforgettable characters to its timeless themes of identity, rebellion, and connection, this film still resonates with audiences decades later. So grab a seat in detention and start planning your 1000-word essay, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of […]

Mo

February 13, 2025

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Free-Play Arcades

About This Episode The video game arcade we knew as kids is sadly gone, but in the last decade, there has been a trend toward free-play arcades. For just the cost of entry, dozens if not hundreds of original arcade & pinball machines are available to play with no need for quarters. In this episode, […]

Mo

July 7, 2022

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Bad Guy Debates

About This Episode Everybody knows it’s more fun to play the bad guy, but which bad guys are the best. It’s time to debate! In this episode, Mo and Jon will state their cases for four infamous bad-guy match-ups from all corners of GenX media, and George as our moderator, will weigh the arguments and […]

Mo

June 6, 2024

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Major League (1989)

About This Episode When a ragtag bunch of unproven and washed-up ball players are brought into a Major League team to help them relocate to Miami by an ex-stripper with a disdain for Cleveland, Tom Beringer, Charlie Sheen, and Corbin Bernsen pull on their uniforms, dust off their cleats, and swing for the fences. In […]

Mo

February 16, 2023

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Horror Movie Debates

About This Episode We take an in-depth look at what makes a horror film great. Whether it’s those ambiguous endings, the blood and gore, or the jump scare that catches you off guard, not everybody agrees on what belongs in these nail-biters. We debate just what aspects are essential parts of a great horror film, […]

Mo

October 28, 2021

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