Flashback Flicks : Retro Movie Podcast

PLAYBALL! We review the1993 American coming-of-age baseball comedy The Sandlot! Co-written and directed by David M. Evans , which tells the story of a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962. We discuss the some interesting production history of the Sandlot , talk about The Sandlot Spin off movies, and we get the baseball back from our neighbors yard all thanks to product placement.  All that and more in this review of The Sandlot! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : twitter.com/flashbackflicks
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We review the 1st Summer Blockbuster movie, the 1975  Mystery/Drama film JAWS! Directed by Steven Spielberg starring Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, and Roy Scheider. We discuss the amazing production history of jaws the movie, share our recasts for the movie if it were to be remade today, and we come up with some headcanon that connects several other Shark based movies to JAWS 19 (as seen in Back to the Future 2) All that and more in this review of JAWS!   Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks
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Just in time for it's 20 year anniversary and follow up movie, Independence Day : Resurgence, we are reviewing Roland Emmerich's 1996 alien invasion fantasy Independence Day. Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldblum! In this episode we discuss the gift to cinema that Will Smith is, talk about what WE would do during an alien invasion, and most importantly we ask the question on everyone's mind. WHAT ABOUT BOOMER?! All with our special guest CHRIS SANDERS! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks
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Released around the same time as Finding Nemo, Shark Tale is the 2004 animated comedy starring Will Smith, Jack Black and a wide array of celebrity voice actors! In this episode we discuss the fine art of making puns, make suggestions on how we would change the movie today, and we do all this without borrowing a single dollar from a loan shark! All that and more in our review of Shark Tale! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks
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Just in time for the 30th Anniversary of it's realease, today we're reviewing the 1986 classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off Directed by John Hughes and starring Matthew Broderick. In this episode we discuss the amazing history of the making of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, explore deeper into the Cameron & Ferris Fight Club Theory, and we do this all without upsetting a single Beatle! All that and more in our review of Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks
 Ferris Bueller TV Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70J1Lo6jIAg
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Movie Spoilers are EVERYWHERE! From Movie posters to movie trailers (sometimes even the title) Hollywood seems determined to tell us everything about the movie before we even see it! That's why we're talking all about movie spoilers. We talk about qualifies as a movie spoiler. When is spoiling a movie acceptable? How long before a spoiler is just your fault for not watching the movie 10 years ago? All that and more in our discussion about MOVIE SPOILERS! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

So many movies properties are being rebooted. From Disney Classics, to super heroes, it seems like every film property from our past is being remade today. That's why we're talking all about movie reboots! We talk about what is a movie reboot? When is it time for a movie to be rebooted? What movies should be rebooted? All that and more in our discussion about movie reboots! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Cool article about Movie Reboots : http://www.trekbbs.com/threads/define-reboot-vs-remake-vs-reimagining.146941/ Leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

Today we're reviewing the 1992 Bio-Pic about the late great Charles Chaplin, appropriately called, Chaplin!Directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Robert  Downey Jr. In this episode we discuss the amazing real life history of Charlie Chaplin, marvel in awe at early Hollywood History, and we even create our own Chaplin/"tramp" like characters! All that and more in our review of Chaplin! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Chaplin Acceptance Speech at the 1972 Oscars : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Pl-qvA1X8 Leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

Today we're reviewing the 1999 Bio-Pic about the late great Andy Kaufman, Man on the Moon! Directed by Miloš Forman and starring Jim Carey In this episode we discuss the amazing real life history of Andy Kaufman, come amazing production and casting history, and we share who we would cast in other comedian bio-pics. All that and more in our review of Man on the Moon! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Andy Kaufman Mighty Mouse : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-wUe5aEwHM Leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

In this episode, we review the 1998 Fantasy Sci-Fi film The Truman Show! Directed by Peter Weir and starring Jim Carey In this episode we discuss the amazing production history of The Truman Show, how it basically predicted reality-tv as a TV genera, and we make a lot of seamless product placements (you won't even notice them.) All that and more in our review of The Truman Show! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Truman Show Meta Interviews : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frXlYeflkt4 Leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

With the Jungle Book 2016 movie hitting theaters, we thought it was time to look back at the 1967 animated feature that so many of us grew up with an loved! In this episode we discuss some interesting History of The Jungle Book, it's many adaptations, and we take a deep look into The Bare Necessities. That or we sing the song a lot, I forget. All that and more in our review of The Jungle Book! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

With the Rush Hour 2016 TV reboot now airing on CBS, we thought it was time to look back at the 1998 action comedy Rush Hour! In this episode we discuss the production history Rush Hour, the people who were almost cast for Chris Tucker's role, and marvel at how AMAZING Jackie Chan is to watch! All that and more in our review of Rush Hour!   The Problem with Action Movies Today :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eac0lXfMs9c Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

In anticipation for the "Batman V Superman" movie, we review the small screen animated debut of Batman & Superman, the 1997 The BatmanSuperman Cartoon Movie! With special guest Jeffrey Brown! In this episode we discuss the history of The Batman & Superman Animated Series, Bruce Timm's AMAZING animated universe, and we come up with our very own super villain team ups!  All that and more in our review of The Batman/ Superman Cartoon Movie: World's Finest Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Leave us a review on iTunes & Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

In this episode, we review the 1990 Superhero Darkman Movie directed by Sam Raimi and starring LIAM NEESON! We discuss the very interesting history behind the making of Darkman, 80's action movies, and we have a lengthy discussion about the importance of superhero names and how Liam Neeson is a superhero all himself. All that and more in our review of Darkman! Because we're BATMAN! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Leave us a review on iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flashback-flicks-podcast-lets/id1053949677?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=84955&refid=stpr

In anticipation for the "Batman V Superman" movie, we review the first movie featuring The Man of Steel, the 1978 Superman movie (aptly called) SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE! In this episode we discuss history behind making the Superman movie, how the 1960's Batman TV series almost prevented the movie from getting made, and we come up with super powers we would give Superman, because we're just that generous. All that and more in our review of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks

In anticipation for the "Batman V Superman" movie, we review the 1989 Batman Movie directed by Tim Burton. In this episode we discuss the very interesting history behind the making of Batman, we discuss headcanon for the expanded Batman Film Series, and we come up with our own super villains origin stories! All that and more in our review of Batman! Because we're BATMAN! Tell us what you thought about the movie on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks Movie Synopsis: Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself "The Joker" (Jack Nicholson) seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger). Favorite Quotes The Joker: [fuming] Batman... Batman...

In this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the FINAL MOVIE IN OUR FEBRUARY MEG-ATHON! The 1998 period piece You've Got Mail Synopsis: Struggling boutique bookseller Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the owner of a corporate Foxbooks chain store that just moved in across the street. When they meet online, however, they begin an intense and anonymous Internet romance, oblivious of each other's true identity. Eventually Joe learns that the enchanting woman he's involved with is actually his business rival. He must now struggle to reconcile his real-life dislike for her with the cyber love he's come to feel. In this review we discuss the making of You've Got Mail, we building upon our PREVIOUS headcanon, and we tie this beautiful love story to a crime syndicate (because that's the kind of people we are). So tell your sibling to get off the phone so you can get online and get ready for our review of You've Got Mail. The ORIGINAL You've Got Mail Website! http://youvegotmail.warnerbros.com/ Fa

In this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the PENULTIMATE MOVIE IN OUR FEBRUARY MEG-ATHON! The 1993 romantic drama Sleepless in Seattle Synopsis: After the death of his wife, Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) moves to Seattle with his son, Jonah (Ross Mallinger). When Jonah calls in to a talk-radio program to find a new wife for his father, Sam grudgingly gets on the line to discuss his feelings. Annie Reed (Meg Ryan), a reporter in Baltimore, hears Sam speak and falls for him, even though she is engaged. Unsure where it will lead, she writes Sam a letter asking him to meet her at the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day. In this review we discuss production history of "Sleepless in Seattle", we building upon our PREVIOUS headcanon, and we discuss our confusions with 1993 technology. So call in to your local radio station, tell them about your sleeping trouble, then get ready to listen to our review of Sleepless in Seattle. Favorite Quotes Sam Baldwin: Didn't you see Fatal Attraction? Jonah Baldwin: You wouldn

In this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the 2ND MOVIE IN OUR FEBRUARY MEG-ATHON! The 1990 romantic(ish) comedy  off-beat Fairy Tale Joe Versus The Volcano Synopsis:A 1990 Romantic Comedy staring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (the first of three films they've done together). Hanks plays Joe Banks, a miserable everyman in a dead-end job with a Bad Boss. To make matters worse, Joe is diagnosed with a mysterious "brain cloud" that will kill him in six months. Enter an Eccentric Millionaire, who is trying to acquire the rights to a rare mineral on a South Pacific island. The natives will only give him the mineral rights if he finds a hero to Appease the Volcano God for them. The millionaire hires Joe, who agrees to jump into the volcano at the end of a month of living it up on an all-expense-paid voyage. Hilarity Ensues. In this review we discuss production History of How "Joe Versus the Volcano" got made, our headcanon building upon the Tom Hanks Cinematic Universe, and we discuss liking the film despite not likin

In this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the FIRST MOVIE IN OUR FEBRUARY MEG-ATHON! The 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... Synopsis: When Harry Met Sally… is a 1989 American romantic comedy film written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. It stars Billy Crystal as Harry and Meg Ryan as Sally. The story follows the title characters from the time they meet just before sharing a cross-country drive, through twelve years or so of chance encounters in New York City. The film raises the question "Can men and women ever just be friends?" and advances many ideas about relationships that became household concepts, such as those of the "high-maintenance" girlfriend and the "transitional person". In this review we discuss a number of things you didn’t know about "When Harry Met Sally”, some interesting production history, some headcanon, and we discuss the age old question  "Can men and women ever just be friends?" So grab your best friend, some grapes, and remember to roll down the window. F