Podcast Like It's 1999

Designer of our cover art, and composer of our theme songs Jaan Kittask returns to the show to discuss the 1999 youth time capsule that is Gregg Araki's SPLENDOR.We discuss why this movie got an R rating, the compilation soundtrack album that kind of ruled, and rave culture in general. Find Jaan at: jaankittask.comPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Billy Ray Brewton finally joins us on the podcast to defend one of his quintessential hidden gems, Atom Egoyan's FELICIA'S JOURNEY.We talk about how different directors view the Academy Awards, the rise and fall of Artisan Entertainment, and the showcase performance from Bob Hoskins.Stream the first episode of Billy Ray's new podcast, The Incinerator, today at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-incinerator-podcast/id1607368338Find Billy Ray at: twitter.com/BillyRayBrewtonPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom Lorenzo (You're Missing Out Podcast) joins us to talk about our second and final Mark Wahlberg film of 1999, THE CORRUPTOR.We discuss why James Foley was a terrible choice to direct this movie, and how a filmmaker like John Woo, to whom this movie owes a large debt, would have made something out of it. We also compare Wahlberg's performance and use in this movie to that of Three Kings, where he is showcased in a much more flattering light.Find Tom at: twitter.com/ragingbull1990Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since the dawn of Podcast Like It's 1999, Kenny and Phil have dreaded recording one episode. Today, writer LaToya Ferguson steps up to the plate (was tricked by Phil) to finally discuss THE OTHER SISTER.Find LayToya at: la-fergs.tumblr.comPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Critic Darren Franich returns to the show to discuss the period/swordplay epic that blew his kid brain out of the water back in '99, John McTiernan's THE 13TH WARRIOR.We discuss the poorly aged casting of Antonio Banderas as a muslim, the best and worst moments of McTiernan's career, and the science fiction cultural behemoth who took control of the film in reshoots, Michael Chrichton. We also talk about the wonders of filming on-location, how this movie must have been torn apart in the editing room, and why we think this movie should have included actual, honest to god bearmen.Find Darren at: twitter.com/darrenfranichPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsCritic Darren Franich returns to the show to discuss the period/swordplay epic that blew his kid brain out of the water back in '99, John McTiernan's THE 13TH WARRIOR.We discuss the poorly aged casting of Anto

Director Karyn Kusama (Jennifer's Body, The Invitation) joins us to discuss David Fincher's controversial game changer, FIGHT CLUB.We talk about the portrayal of toxic masculinity, how this movie thematically precedes The Social Network, and the star personas of Edward Norton and Brad Pitt.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Nothing Comforts Anxiety Like A Little Nostalgia"Three years after covering the 1999 film that changed cinema forever, Phil, Kenny, and critic Emily VanDerWerff enter the Matrix one more time.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us and Comedian Sean O'Connor as we usher in the final year of Podcast Like It's 1999 by discussing the utter chaos that surrounded the turning of a century, through the lens of the horrific made for television thriller; Y2K: The Movie.Find Sean at: twitter.com/seanoconnzPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actress Ashley Spencer joins us to celebrate the holidays with a look back on the 1999 made-for-television Disney film ANNIE.We discuss why this version stands out in the sea of attempts at adapting the musical to screen, from the bombshell performances to the top notch choreography and direction from first-timer, and future oscar nominee, Rob Marshall.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's that time of year again...grab some hot chocolate, cozy up by the fire, and join us as we take a look back at the highest highs, and lowest lows of films we covered this past year. This is the 4th Annual 52 IN REVIEW!Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are once again talking about Michelle Pfieffer in her big budget novel adaptation THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN with Jarett wieselman!We talk about some of the larger, and more hilarious misfires in this film's plot, and how some books are best left unadapted. Kenny tries to convince Phil and Jarett that the parent's reactions to their child's disappearance aren't as unrealistic as they seem. And, of course, we gush about Michelle Pfeiffer for most of the runtime.Find Jarett at: twitter.com/jarettsayPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a marathon of recording four episodes in a row on horrible films, Phil and Kenny watched HELD UP in a sleepy daze....Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and Mark Ruffalo look alike Bilge Ebiri joins us this week to talk all things Jane Campion with her divisive Kate Winslet vehicle, HOLY SMOKE.We talk about the devolution of the leading man in Hollywood, and how we don't see actors like Harvey Keitel (or as Kenny puts it, "Actors with faces") in movies anymore. We also break down Campion's career, from The Piano, to this week's Netflix release The Power of the Dog, and analyze how she portrays men and women throughout her filmography. We also discuss Kate Winslet's career post-Titanic, the urban character actor, and how this film's shortcomings almost benefit the overall viewing experience.Find Bilge at: twitter.com/bilgeebiriPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor/Comedian Pete Capella returns to discuss one of the most influential albums of all time, Moby's 1999 chart smashing PLAY.We discuss what it means to become a sellout, and whether or not we think Moby fits the bill. We also talk about the monumental shift toward licensing songs to commercials and film that this record brought on, and how that thrusted Moby into the limelight months after the album dropped. Other topics include Moby's fervent animal rights agenda, the cultural appropritation in PLAY, and the influence these 18 tracks had on the future of the music industry.Find Pete at: twitter.com/petecapellaPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer Toby Herman joins us to face down one of our most dreaded films of 1999, the incredibly cursed Jewish Robin Williams film, JAKOB THE LIAR.We talk about all the ways this movie misses the mark on representing Polish Jews, from the incorrect pronunciation of Jakob, to the casting choices. We also talk about this tumultuous period of Robin Williams career, what he was trying to achieve, and where we think he would have landed in today's media landscape.Find Toby at: twitter.com/tobyherman27Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) joins us this week to talk about the first big critical misfire of Ang Lee's career, RIDE WITH THE DEVIL.We discuss the slew of prolific directors with infamous bombs this year, Ang Lee's storied history of pushing visual and narrative boundaries, and the oscar buzz/successes of his career.Find Chris at: twitter.com/chrisvfeilPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jen Statsky (Hacks, The Good Place) joins us to talk about the amazingly on-brand Nicholas Sparks adaptation MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.We discuss why we thought this movie could have been more than the typical sparks romp, our love for Robin Wright, and why we believe her career fell off. We also talk about the teen romances of the 90s, and how they compare to the adult ones, and, of course, Kenny's dad (Kevin Costner).Find Jen at: twitter.com/jenstatskyPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're taking a walk down memory lane with Tom Mison (Star of TV series Sleepy Hollow) with Tim Burton's 1999 classic horror film, SLEEPY HOLLOW.We discuss the legacy of Washington Irving's original story, from its irresistible premise to Ichabod Crane's ever evolving characterization. We also pinpoint this film as Burton's last great movie, and talk about why his talents elevate the story. Plus, hear some amazing behind-the-scenes stories from Phil, Tom, and even Kenny as they discuss their processes writing, being cast in, and filming the TV show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss are back for our flying leather winged friends Bats. With a surprise appearance from Lou Phillips!!Thank you to Pluto TV for the streaming of Bats on your network.Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jordan Crucchiola returns to the show to talk about the first of two Johnny Depp movies this month, (Of THREE total in 1999, wow this guy has been busy!) THE NINTH GATE.We talk about the colorful gradient of Depp performances over the years, from his most whacky jaunts, to this wet towel, and try to figure out where he works the best. We also discuss the unclear tone of this film, and how that speaks to the larger issue in modern day Hollywood, of films not fully committing to what they're trying to achieve. Plus, we talk about the Polanski of it all.Find Jordan at: twitter.com/JorCruPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.