Do you ever watch a movie from your childhood & wonder: "Why did I love this so much when I was a kid?" or "Why didn't I notice THAT when I was a kid?" or "WTF did I just watch??" These are the questions that intrepid podcast hosts & brothers Jeff & Matt dive into every week, as they attempt to make sense of their youthful cinematic obsessions, investigate the changing cultural landscape, and hopefully not completely ruin their childhoods in the process. Welcome to Does it Hold Up?
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We discuss older movies from all eras and determine if they still hold up or not. We look at the directing, cinematography, acting, writing, and everything else before making our final decision. Some movies we are watching for the very first time and others we have seen more time than we can count. Join us on our journey to see what does and what doesn’t hold up.
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Get your wave ready, it's time to go undercover at the Does it Hold Up Pageant! December 22, 2000. FBI agent Gracie Hart is going undercover in the Miss United States pageant to catch a terrorist who claims something bad is going to happen. Too bad she's a tomboy and has no clue how to be a woman. She's in luck though, because she has coach extraor…
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Episode 22: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
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The brothers venture into Sherwood Forest for this 1991 blockbuster, quite possibly the LEAST merry interpretation of its legendary protagonist, portrayed by an actor who, in 1991, was clearly the ONLY POSSIBLE CHOICE to fill those formidable green tights: Kevin Costner. (No, we're not kidding.) It's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.…
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We just got out of jail and we're already planning our next job, but first...podcast time! December 7, 2001 Danny Ocean outs together a team of pickpockets, con-men, and thieves to perform the biggest heist Las Vegas has ever seen. But he may have some ulterior motives and the job may be about more than money. With the help of his friend Rusty, the…
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Episode 21: Raising Arizona (1987)
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Matt & Jeff rejoice in the Coen Brothers' sophomore effort, discussing the unique tone, exceptional writing, and innovative camerawork that made this gonzo, effervescent (and borderline cartoon) comedy a modern masterpiece. All right, then. It's Raising Arizona.על ידי Matt Spencer
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You're stuck on Mars and all that's left behind is this pod, congrats! September 30, 2015 Mark Watney is left behind on Mars when the mission goes bad. Now he needs to science the shit out of everything to survive until he can be saved. A tense and funny story with some amazing acting, but when the credits role, will it hold up? Starring: Matt Damo…
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The brothers return at last with an extra special Oscars episode, discussing the winners & losers of this year's ceremony as well as memorable moments from years past, and whether or not anyone still cares about any of it. Also, Matt's Oscar knowledge is tested in a nail-biting round of trivia that might just prove once and for all that he is, in f…
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Oppenheimer scores big! March 10, 2024. The Oscars were just a few hours ago and there was some good and some bad. Adam and Emily break down who won each award, the highs and lows of the night, and give their feedback of how the show went overall. They also check in on on how well they did with all their picks. Thanks for listening. Please support …
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And the winner is... March 10, 2024. The Oscars are right around the corner so you know what that means, Adam and Emily make their predictions. They aren't very good at it, but get better each and every year. So join them as they let you know who is taking home every award for the 23 categories at the 96th Academy Awards. Thanks for listening. Plea…
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Are you a cop? Are you a rat? No, you're a MFing podcast listener! October 6, 2006. Billy Costigan is an undercover cop trying to take down a notorious mob boss named Costello. Colion Sullivan is a dirty cop places into the Boston PD by Costello so he can always be one step ahead. There are twists and turns around every corner as the mystery unfold…
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We don't remember who we are...but we have a lot of passports and episodes! June 14th, 2002. Jason Bourne doesn't remember who he is, but he has tremendous skills and abilities normal people don't. With the help of Marie, a woman he just met, he must unravel the mystery to his identity and discover the reason he is being hunted. Will he find all hi…
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Behold the Podatron... Herald of things that hold up! November 12, 1999. Bethany is given a task to stop two angels, Bartleby and Loki, from entering back into the kingdom of Heaven. She will get help from two prophets, Jay and Silent Bob, the 13th apostle Rufus, and the muse, Serendipity. Her job is to stop these angels and the evil scheme the dem…
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An asteroid the size of Texas is headed our way...Let's Pod! July 1, 1998. Harry is the only oiler driller on the planet that can drill on an asteroid headed towards Earth. He puts together his team and sets off to save the Earth! They pick up Lev along the way but not all of them will make it to the end. Can Harry and the team save the world? Will…
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You can forget a bad breakup, but don't forget this Podcast! April 18th, 2008 Peter has a nasty breakup with famous actress Sarah Marshall so he heads to Hawaii to forget her, too bad she's there with her new lover. No worries as Peter will fall for hotel receptionist Rachel. Can love overcome a breakup? Can Peter forget Sarah Marshall? Does this m…
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Last year Adam took a shot at predicting the box office for 25 of the year's biggest movies. Well...Adam is back doing it again this year, but with a twist. Emily joins him in predicting this year's 30 most anticipated movies. Come with us as we take our best guesses at what the box office will look like this year. How well will we do? What's your …
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5...4...3...2...1....Happy Final Episode of 2023!! In this special year-end episode, Adam checks in on his box office predictions from all the way back in January, and then him and Emily talk about the worst, the most surprising, the most disappointing, and the best movies from all of 2023. Join us as we finish out a very up and down year for movie…
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The merriment abounds as the brothers revisit this 1988 Dickensian nightmare "comedy," featuring a completely unhinged Bill Murray as the angriest & LOUDEST Scrooge to ever be Scrooged. It's Scrooged.על ידי Matt Spencer
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A selfless act will always spark another podcast! November 8th, 2019. Jesper is sent to deliver letters at the farthest point on any map where there's only 2 families and they are always at war with each other. There he meets Klaus, a big scary man who lives in the woods but has the kindest heart. Together they will begin delivering toys to all the…
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Episode 19: Gremlins (1984)
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The yuletide joy continues as the brothers discuss Joe Dante's classic 1984 creature-feature, a film that manages to subvert Christmas, small-town America, and good taste in equal measure. And, spoiler alert... it's a f*****g blast! It's Gremlins.על ידי Matt Spencer
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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994)
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What else did we ask Mr. Kringle for? A new episode of Does it Hold Up! November 18th, 1994. Kriss Kringle takes on the role of the new Cole's Santa, but when he's set up on bogus assault charges, Bryan must help prove his innocence and that he might be the real Santa Claus. Along the way Kris will try and make believers out of Ms. Walker and her d…
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Did I turn off the coffee maker? Did I leave the garage open? What else could we be forgetting? THE PODCAST! November 16, 1990 Kevin is left behind when his whole family heads to Paris for vacation. This 8 year old needs to grow up quick especially if he wants to fight off the notorious Wet Bandits. Harry and Marv are determined to rob the McCallis…
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Episode 18: Jingle All the Way (1996)
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The brothers kick off the Christmas season by attempting to make sense of this Arnold Schwarzenegger holiday comedy, a mind-boggling ode to consumerism that stretches all logic to the breaking point. God help us. It's Jingle All the Way.על ידי Matt Spencer
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Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up! It's podcast time! October 1st, 1993. 3 Jamaican sprinters and the 7 time Jamaican push cart derby champion decide it's time to put their skills to a new test, bobsledding. Derice, Sanka, Yul, and Junior enlist the help of Irv to create the very first Jamaican bobsled team. After coming together as a team…
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10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
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March 31 ,1999. Cameron uses Joey to find a date for Kat Stratford so he can date her younger sister Bianca. But Joey also wants Bianca and Kat is not an easy sell. Luckily, Patrick is just the man for the job. Would you accept money to date someone? How far would you go to get a date? Does this movie hold up? NEW RULE! You can listen to this pod. …
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Episode 17: Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, the brothers are back for John Hughes's holiday classic, featuring Steve Martin & John Candy as one of the greatest odd-couple pairings in cinematic history. "Those aren't pillows..." It's Planes, Trains & Automobiles.על ידי Matt Spencer
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March 8th, 2012. Katniss Everdeen must survive the 74th annual Hunger Games after volunteering as tribute to protect her little sister. Before she can win the games, she must navigate her way through the upper class, interviews, and showcasing herself to the sponsors. She's not alone though as the male from her district, Peeta Mellark, is by her si…
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WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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June 30th, 1971. Will Wonka invites only a select few into his wonderful world of chocolate creations. Veruca, Violet, Mike, Augustus, and Charlie and the first too see this magical place in quite a long time. The prize at the end if they don't mess around, a lifetime supply of chocolate. It's not that easy though. Wonka and the Oompa Loompas have …
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May 7, 1999. Rick, Evy, and Jonathan fight against the forces of evil (or maybe just a man desperately in love). They accidentally bring a mummified man back to life and all he wants is to bring back his one true love, and destroy the world who took her from him. Along the way our heroes meet many friends and a few foes, including Ardeth Bay, a gro…
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This week, the brothers take a stab at dissecting Wes Craven's '90s slasher classic; a true game-changer that brought the horror genre into the 21st century. "Do you like scary movies??" Well, we all know who LOVES them! (Jeff. Jeff loves them.) It's Scream.על ידי Matt Spencer
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December 26, 1973. A demon takes over young Regan and won't let her go. It's up to Father Karras and Father Merrin to save the little girl whatever means necessary. Considered one of the scariest movies ever made but Does it Hold Up? It's a good day for a podcast. Starring: Jason Miller. Ellen Burstyn, Max Von Sydow, and Linda Blair. Directed by Wi…
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Episode 15: Jacob's Ladder (1990)
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The brothers descend into the existential head-trip of Adrian Lyne's brilliant psychological thriller, discussing the subjectivity of the film's design, the complicated nature surrounding the cinematic depiction of Vietnam, and how scared Jeff was. It's Jacob's Ladder.על ידי Matt Spencer
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October 18th, 2002. You just got done watching a weird movie. The phone rings once. Twice. Three times. You answer it. There's no one on the other end. Just as you're about to hang up you hear, "7 days". Panic sets in. Samara Morgan is coming for you. You have no time left. Good luck. Does The Ring hold up? You won't need 7 days to find out. Just t…
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Episode 14: The Sixth Sense (1999)
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The brothers see dead people as they revisit M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 supernatural smash hit, and question the present-day effectiveness of one of cinema's "greatest" twists. (But mostly, they just talk about how scared Jeff was.) It's The Sixth Sense.על ידי Matt Spencer
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E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL
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June 11th, 1982. Elliot finds a lost and lonely alien he develops a connection with. E.T. needs to phone home though as he cannot survive on this planet. Their connection is taking it's toll on both of them and things need to change quick. Elliot's siblings, Michael and Gertie, are ready to help however they can. Together they all embark on an adve…
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This week, the brothers revel in the nerve-shredding brilliance of James Cameron's blockbuster sequel, a film that made one of them nearly soil themselves. Listen in to find out which one it was! (It was Jeff.) It's Aliens.על ידי Matt Spencer
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Special Episode: City Slickers (1991)
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The brothers finish off their quartet of special episodes by saddling up for the Billy Crystal-led cowboy classic that started it all; a deceptively simple fish-out-of-water comedy that is probably much more insightful & profound than you remember. (If you're a middle-aged, straight white man, that is.) It's City Slickers.…
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June 10th, 1994. Jack and Annie find each other in the cutest of ways, onboard a speeding bus that will blow up if they go below 50 mph. Howard is a mad bomber and will stop at nothing to blow stuff up until he gets his money. High octane action that keeps you glued to the edge of your seat. Will they survive the day? Will they fall in love? Does S…
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Special Episode: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
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In part three of their special episode series, Matt & Jeff pay tribute to the comic genius that was Paul Reubens by diving into the Tim Burton-directed 1985 classic, a film which brought great joy to one of them & great pain to the other. They also take a deep dive into the mythology & possible origin of the iconic character at the center of it all…
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The brothers continue their 4-part series of special episodes by (very apprehensively) traversing the culturally insensitive minefield of this 1982 Richard Pryor comedy; the kind of movie this podcast was created to investigate. Here we go. It's The Toy.על ידי Matt Spencer
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June 17th 2011. Ryan Reynolds has a second attempt at a superhero on the big screen and it went just about as well as his first. DC gives us the a Green Lantern movie and it fails big time. Hal Jordan gets the power ring and has to fight off Parallax, an entity of fear, from destroying Earth. Is it time for this movie to get a rewatch? It didn't su…
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Special Episode: Jurassic Park (1993)
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The brothers begin a 4-part series of special episodes by chomping into Steven Spielberg's blockbuster masterpiece; a film that remains a thrilling, groundbreaking (& traumatizing) part of their childhoods. This is the big one. Welcome... to Jurassic Park.על ידי Matt Spencer
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June 11th, 1986. Ferris Bueller takes a sick day from school, but also drags along his best friend Cameron and his girlfriend Sloane. Shenanigans ensue as the trio trapse around Chicago on an action packed day in April. Ferris is kind of a jerk and the dean goes way too far to catch him in the act of ditching and that has us questioning, Does Ferri…
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Episode 12: The Monster Squad (1987)
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Sharpen up your stakes & load up your silver bullets, as the brothers dive into the ultimate '80s video-store cult classic, and answer cinema's most burning question: "Does Wolfman have nards?" It's The Monster Squad.על ידי Matt Spencer
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July 1st, 1997. Agent K finds a new partner in a young upcomer Agent J to help him protect the world against extraterrestrial violence. They were never here, they don't exist, they are the Men in Black. You know the difference between us and the other podcasts, we make this sound good. Starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn, Vincent D'Onofr…
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The brothers soldier through this boot-camp comedy starring Damon Wayans as a man who goes from being a psychopath to a psychopath who likes kids. Or not? Honestly, your guess is as good as ours. Ugh. It's Major Payne.על ידי Matt Spencer
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December 15, 1995. Harrison Ford takes center stage in a rom-com remake. He stars opposite Julie Ormond and Greg Kinnear. An ugly ducking returns home after time away and causes a ruckus among the males in her life. Will she choose the man she's loved forever or the man she is getting close to? Adam and Emily tackle a movie that neither of them had…
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Episode 10: Starship Troopers (1997)
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Beautiful teens, giant space bugs, ultra-violence, Rue McClanahan, fascism. It doesn't get much better than this. It's Starship Troopers.על ידי Matt Spencer
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JURASSIC PARK - THE REVISIT
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June 11, 1993 we revisit Emily's favorite movie for her birthday and talk again about a time when dinosaurs invade the theaters. Spielberg does it again with a classic for the ages, and kids everywhere now want to be a paleontologist. Intrigue and wonder fill the screens as kids and adults both are in awe of the mighty T-Rex and the clever velocira…
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Episode 9: GoldenEye (1995)
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Welcome to the '90s, 007. Where the explosions are bigger & the tanks are faster, but the villain's names are still utterly preposterous. It's GoldenEye.על ידי Matt Spencer
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May 13, 2011. A movie that feels like the start of something very different in Hollywood hits theaters everywhere. A raunchy comedy led entirely by females that doesn't shy away from getting gross or uncomfortable. And the best part, the entire movie doesn't revolve around a man or trying to get a man. It's about women and problems they deal with. …
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Sandra Bullock takes us into the brave new world of 1995, where computers are out to get you, everyone thinks you're crazy, and the only person you can trust is Dennis Miller. So glad it's 2023. It's WAY better now, right? It's The Net.על ידי Matt Spencer
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