Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.
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The Screen Test of Time is a podcast where Suzan Eraslan and David Daw set out to watch every movie ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, in order, from the first awards season to eventually the present day. Each week, they watch and review a different movie, and when they've watched everything nominated in a particular year, they tell you whether the Oscar went to the right one!
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Episode 428: Leap of Faith (1992)
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A conman has a crisis of conscience in a small Kansas town. Listen as we talk about the determination of wrestling champions, touching toes under a tree, and the perks of dating a Broadway producer. Then we find out if Leap of Faith stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 427: Outside Providence (1999)
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After getting caught with drugs, a teenager is sent to prep school by his strict father. Listen as we discuss movie trailer phone etiquette, evil blonde boys, and how James feels about 1970s rock. Then we see if Outside Providence stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 426: Airheads (1994)
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Three aspiring rockers use toy guns to take over a radio station in the hope of getting their music played. Special guest Jason Allen joins us to discuss Band-Aids on nipple rings, our favorite overture, and the heavy metal band that boosted Vin Diesel's career. Then we find out if Airheads stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 425: Brewster's Millions (1985)
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To inherit $300 million, a minor league ballplayer needs to spend $30 million in one month. Join us as we chat about the lesson Hollywood learned from Twisters, a private lunch with Mariah Carey, and a waste of Rick Moranis. Then we find out if Brewster’s Millions stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 424: Rear Window (1954)
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After an injury, a homebound man becomes convinced that one of his neighbors is a murderer. Listen as we discuss a Deadpool & Wolverine warning, Alan's OnlyFans page, and a suspicious photographer who doesn’t take any pictures. Then we find out if Rear Window stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 216: Anatomy of a Murder
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Anatomy of a Murder is a courtroom drama that introduces some of the touchstones of the genre, including the the “I’m just a simple country lawyer” trope, with Jimmy Stewart as said lawyer. With a Duke Ellington score and a surprisingly nuanced approach to imperfect victims, a new decade is definitely on the horizon with this flick.…
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Episode 423: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
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An irreverent radio DJ brings his unique sense of humor to soldiers in Vietnam. Listen as we chat about learning English from a fast talker, not knowing the Marx Brothers, and guys who think they’re funny but really aren't. Then we find out if Good Morning, Vietnam stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 422: Garden State (2004)
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After his mother dies, a young man comes home and faces his past. Listen as we discuss the Nintendo World Champion, an aversion to medical-related fiction, and how to take advantage of generous exchange policies. Then we find out if Garden State stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 215: The Diary of Anne Frank
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The 1959 adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank (adapted from the stage play, in turn adapted from the original diary) has a lot to recommend it. Only problem? The lead, and titular character, isn’t one of them.Par Screen Test of Time
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Episode 421: Valley Girl (1983)
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A teenager in the San Fernando Valley is torn between her boyfriend and a Hollywood punk. Filmmaker and author Kevin Smokler joins us to chat about cheap music education, meaty roles for parents in teen movies, and different types of star-crossed lovers. Like, we’re for sure gonna find out if Valley Girl stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 420: Twister (1996)
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An estranged husband and wife work together as they chase powerful tornadoes. Listen as we chat about Cracker Jack QR codes, strong coaxial cables, and scientists on a box of Wheaties. Then we find out if Twister stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 214: Room at the Top
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You know what there’s Room at the Top for? A new Bengal Lancer Episode! As we’re working through our backlog of recorded episodes, some of the topics discussed are old news, but some of them are news so old it’s new again. Enjoy some media recommendations that are not the worst movie of the 1959 nominees.…
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Episode 419: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
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To stop a counterfeiting ring, Axel Foley infiltrates an amusement park. Listen as we talk about James’ beautiful beard, the details of dollars, and the fun part of sending interoffice memos. Then we find out if Beverly Hills Cop III stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 213: Separate Tables
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If we had a nickel for every time there was a film nominated for Best Picture in 1958 that was based on a play that dealt with the trauma of a man hiding his homosexuality in a post-WWII world, but rewrote the script so the gay character was straight in the film, we’d have 2 nickels. It’s not a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.…
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Episode 418: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
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Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to solve a series of violent crimes. Join us as we chat about the trouble with making sequels, shooting virtual reality guns, and keeping vitamins in a paper bag. Then we find out if Beverly Hills Cop II stands the Test of Time.
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Episode 417: Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
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A Detroit police officer investigates the murder of his best friend in Beverly Hills. Listen as we chat about Eddie Murphy’s laugh, sequels on streamers, and saying "I love you" to your bro. Then we find out if Beverly Hills Cop stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 416: Chinatown (1974)
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A private eye investigates a complex web of deceit, corruption, and murder. Listen as we chat about shockingly expensive concert tickets, a comically small gun, and the difference between a scar and an open wound. Forget it, James... it’s a podcast to see if Chinatown stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 212: Auntie Mame
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Rosalind Russel plays the titular aunt with delightful flair in this first adaptation of the best selling novel. A perfect balance of zany and clever, Auntie Mame is deceptively thoughtful, though not without some glaring failures at the Screen Test of Time.Par Screen Test of Time
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Episode 415: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
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The brothers of a rowdy fraternity drink, party, and try not to get expelled. Special guests Rich Noah and Paul Brief—our dads!—join us to chat about John Belushi’s eyebrows, a freeze-frame heart attack, and getting an A in lobotomy. Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to find out if National Lampoon's Animal House stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 414: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
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Mad Max fights for his life, and the lives of young plane crash survivors. Listen as we discuss Jeff Garlin’s thoughts on Michael Bay, laws that are just six words long, and what this movie has in common with Showgirls. Two men enter, one man leaves as we find out if Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 413: The Road Warrior (1981)
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In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a small community is threatened by violent maniacs, and only Mad Max can help. Join us as we discuss the MMCU, the most annoying thing about The Fast and the Furious, and traditional marriage after the end of the world. Then we find out if The Road Warrior stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 412: Mad Max (1979)
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In a near-future Australia, one cop fights back against a ruthless biker gang. Listen as we talk about how difficult it is to show society crumbling, a guy named Toecutter who cuts no toes, and the word that’s forever associated with the Hall of Justice. Then we find out if Mad Max stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 411: Top Secret! (1984)
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An American rocker falls for a beautiful woman who recruits him into the East German resistance. Join us as we wonder if kids today understand Pac-Man references, why Ford Pintos blew up, and where the hell Grand Moff Tarkin is. Then we find out if Top Secret! stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 410: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
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A widowed lawyer teaches his children important life lessons as he defends an innocent man. It’s our annual Mother’s Day episode, and our moms are back! Carole Abramson and Rochelle Brief join us to discuss dog actors in the 1960s, where witnesses are supposed to sit, and how to defuse a lynch mob. Then we find out if To Kill a Mockingbird stands t…
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Episode 409: Purple Rain (1984)
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An aspiring singer struggles with a new lover, rival musicians, angry bandmates, and an abusive father. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about resting Prince face, Ben Folds’ LLC, and how to respond when someone says, "I would die for you." Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to find out if Purple Rain stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 408: Spirited Away (2001)
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To save her parents, a 10-year-old girl works for a powerful witch. Listen as we talk about the worst job for medical school interns, what happens when people have no work-life balance, and the difference between an evil villain and a jerk boss. Then we see if Spirited Away stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 407: Half Baked (1998)
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Three potheads sell high-grade marijuana so they can raise enough money to help their friend. In honor of 4/20, special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss high school stoners, who’s on the Mount Rushmore of comedians, and not smoking up with Snoop. Then we find out if Half Baked stands the Test of Time.…
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One wild night is told from three points of view. Listen as we chat about food shopping without reusable bags, proper hit-and-run etiquette, and bros being bros. Then we find out if Go stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 405: The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
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Joan Wilder and Jack Colton journey to Africa to stop a power-hungry tyrant. Join us as we talk about unnecessary sequels, blowing up an F-14 with a single bullet, and red flags that the guy you just met is a dictator. Then we find out if The Jewel of the Nile stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 404: Romancing the Stone (1984)
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A romance novelist and a smuggler search for a valuable emerald in Columbia. Listen as we discuss euphemisms in books, moms who are insistent about travelers cheques, and the Road Runner cheating death. Then we find out if Romancing the Stone stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 211: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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Tennessee Williams hated this adaptation of his play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof so much that he went up to people standing in line for it and said, “This movie will set the industry back 50 years. Go home!” Our episode won’t do that, but we agree with him on the movie. It’s been awhile since we had a flick where the Hays Code made it completely pointles…
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Episode 403: Some Like It Hot (1959)
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After witnessing a mob hit, two male jazz players pose as women and become involved in complicated relationships. Listen as we discuss zig-zag jokes, the art of negging, and a song about Marilyn Monroe that *isn’t* Candle in the Wind. Then we find out if Some Like It Hot stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 402: Do the Right Thing (1989)
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Racial tensions reach a boiling point on a hot summer day in Brooklyn. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to chat about video game remakes, massaging pizza dough, and… well… bigotry, police brutality, and other depressing real-world topics. Listen to the truth, Ruth, as we find out if Do the Right Thing stands the Test of Time.…
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A mermaid looks for love in New York City. Join us as we chat about digitally hiding a butt crack, 80s men who can’t say "I love you," and the worst sport to play while smoking. Then we find out if Splash stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 400: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
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A rogue U.S. general tries to start a nuclear war with the Soviet Union, and only a handful of people can prevent the end of the world. It’s our 400th episode, and we’re talking about modern conspiracy theories, the most fun city in Texas, and destruction caused by defective dicks. Then we find out if Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worry…
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Episode 399: Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
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Cybernetic aliens attempt to assimilate humanity into their collective, and only the crew of the USS Enterprise can stop them. Listen as we lament lost GeoCities websites, ponder if aliens could unite humanity, and make a predictable Moby-Dick joke. Resistance is futile as we find out if Star Trek: First Contact stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 398: The Score (2001)
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An aging thief plans to steal a priceless French scepter with the help of a young accomplice. Listen as we chat about taking inspiration from a keg, hacking a 10-digit code, and the best of the puppet pantheon. Then we find out if The Score stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 210: The Defiant Ones
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Sidney Poitier makes his Screen Test of Time debut in this message movie, co-starring Tony Curtis, that's actually good. Two escaped chain gang convicts, one Black and one white, have to learn to work together to escape the law. Sounds like a simple, cheesy premise, but a nuanced story and incredible performances make this better than more recent m…
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After an aerial firefighter dies, he becomes a spirit and has the chance to inspire a young pilot… and say goodbye to his grieving girlfriend. Special guest Courtney Noah joins us to talk about Jar Jar Binks trivia, a big choo choo plane, and the Dawson's Creek scene that lives rent-free in James’s head. Then we find out if Always stands the Test o…
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Episode 396: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
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A dull marriage gets an unexpected jolt when the husband and wife discover that they’re both secret assassins for rival agencies. Listen as we discuss an easy way to kill killers, TV networks for women, and what Nicole Kidman might say about Halloween. Then we find out if Mr. & Mrs. Smith stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 395: She's All That (1999)
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After getting dumped by his girlfriend, a popular high school senior bets that he can transform a depressed art student into the school's prom queen. Listen as we chat about pool guys who made bank in 2020, the real first reality show, and a weirdo who volunteers to clean a bathroom. Then we find out if She’s All That stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 394: Cool World (1992)
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Desperate to leave her cartoon world, an animated woman plans to become real by having sex with a human. Join us as we discuss the evolution of the Hollywood sign, what this movie has in common with Game of Thrones, and our 2024 box office predictions. Then we find out if Cool World stands the Test of Time.…
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Episode 393: Mean Girls (2004)
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While attending public school for the first time, a teenager joins—then takes over—a popular clique. Special guests Sue Winter and Karlen Trucke join us to chat about Taco Tuesday memes, DVDs that are popular with sick campers, and the difference between mathletes and academic league. You can’t sit with us as we find out if Mean Girls stands the Te…
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Episode 392: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995)
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A hungover John McClane teams up with a good Samaritan to save innocent lives in New York City. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to talk about a solid number two, if Hillary Clinton is a bad driver, and Rube Goldberg-ing someone to death. Simon says to listen and find out if Die Hard With a Vengeance stand…
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Split score alert! David and Suzan both hate and love the same things about Gigi, most of which boils down to Maurice Chevalier (the former) and everything else (the latter), but that doesn’t mean they weigh each equally. Ernst Lubitsch may be dead at this point in film history, but his influence is alive and kicking in old Maurice.…
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Episode 391: Die Hard 2 (1990) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
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John McClane battles terrorists at Dulles airport, then saves the United States from cybercriminals. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to chat about the benefits of naked calisthenics, a steampunk baggage claim, and writing ads for PDAs. Then we find out if Die Hard 2 and Live Free or Die Hard stand the Tes…
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Episode 390: Die Hard (1988)
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While attending a party on Christmas Eve, a New York City cop tries to foil a terrorist plot and save his wife. Special guests Dom Monfre and Daron from Board Games are for Losers join us to discuss life-saving boobs, the cigarettes recommended by doctors, and something more painful than walking on broken glass. Yippee-ki-yay motherf*ckers… we’re f…
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Episode 389: Schindler's List (1993)
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During the Holocaust, an industrialist uses his money and influence to save the lives of over one thousand Jews. This is a heavy episode, so we’re not doing the usual tease. Just listen as we discuss all the reasons why Schindler’s List stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 388: Scarface (1983)
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A Cuban immigrant becomes a powerful drug kingpin in Miami. Listen as we chat about popular dorm room posters, fake Churchill quotes, and how an R-rated movie can actually be X-rated. Say hello to my little friend and find out if Scarface stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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Episode 387: Big Fish (2003)
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A son tries to find common ground with his dying father, in spite of the old man’s history of telling tall tales. Listen as we discuss British actors affecting American accents, the Danny DeVito-aissance, and angel dogs from puppy heaven. Then we find out if Big Fish stands the Test of Time.Par Alan Noah and James Brief
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