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The 'Burbs

"21: The Burbs w/ Lila Byock" is the 21st Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on July 19, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on June 12, 2023.

## Description

"Emmy winning writer/producer Lila Byock (Watchmen, Castle Rock) joins us for a staycation in the painfully unrealized underbelly of THE 'BURBS.

In our second outing with Tom Hanks, we assess the crash course this movie almost sent him on, and how this might be one of his weakest performances. We also talk about the rocky production during the writers strike, compare it to better suburbs based movies, and discuss the many thematic misfires, from the borderline xenophobia, to its hesitance to be as goofy as it needs to be.

Find Lila at: twitter.com/LByock”

## Kenny's Intro

Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **from a basement crematorium** here in 2021.

## Historical Information

"Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson's (Tom Hanks) vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspiciously odd family, move in down the block. Enlisting the aid of his paranoid buddy, Art (Rick Ducommun), and his militia-man neighbor, Rumsfield (Bruce Dern), Ray sends his son and wife (Carrie Fisher) away on a trip while he investigates the Klopeks. When a neighbor disappears, Ray and his cohorts risk their lives to save their cul-de-sac from the clutches of evil."

*The 'Burbs* was released 2/17/1989 in 1st place against *[Rain Man* and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. It made $50M on a $18M budget. It has 53% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 71% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

The 'Burbs
 **Phil** | 65
 **Lila** | 78

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The 'Burbs. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The 'Burbs. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The 'Burbs. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
Take Out the Trash Day

"WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: Take Out the Trash Day w/ Carrie Wittmer" is the 265th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 12th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode Take Out the Trash Day of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on August 18, 2021.

## Description

"Writer Carrie Wittmer joins us for a conversation on episode 13 of The West Wing, TAKE OUT THE TRASH DAY.

We talk about the plot surrounding a controversial sex study, and the murder of a gay teenager that has been established in previous episodes. Through this we explore Bartlet's relationship to his faith, and CJ's voice becoming more heard in the oval office. Plus, we continue to check in on the CJ/Danny relationship, Carrie shares how the show influenced her creativity, and much more!

Find Carrie at: carrienotscary.com”
Light Sleeper

**"34: Light Sleeper with Mitchell Beaupre"** is the 392nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 34th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on September 22, 2023.

## Description

"On this episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, editor/podcast co-host at Letterboxd Mitchell Beaupre is on to talk about Light Sleeper.

We talk about Willem Dafoe’s performance, what Paul Schrader has to say as a filmmaker, and our feelings on repetition in art."

## Historical Information

"A Manhattan drug dealer with a wealthy clientele, John LeTour (Willem Dafoe) reevaluates both his trade and his life after discovering that his supplier, Ann (Susan Sarandon), is planning on quitting the business. When John runs into his old flame Marianne (Dana Delany), he sees reconnecting with her as a way to change for the better, but she is reluctant to rekindle the romance. Complicating John's life further is a series of drug-related murders that has the police pegging him as a suspect."

*Light Sleeper* was released 8/21/1992 in 18th place against Unforgiven, Single White Female, Rapid Fire, and Death Becomes Her. It made $1M on a $5M budget. It has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 65% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Light Sleeper**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Mitchell** | -

Queerphobia rating: Emily did not give a rating

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Light Sleeper. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on September 25, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Light Sleeper. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on September 25, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Light Sleeper. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on September 25, 2023.
Mystery, Alaska

"143: Mystery, Alaska w/ Bart Nickerson" is the 191st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on October 28, 2020.

## Description

"This week we are lacing up our skates and getting ready to root those plucky underdogs as we welcome writer Bart Nickerson (Narcos, Dispatches from Elsewhere) on the podcast to talk about Mystery, Alaska.

We talk about Jay Roach directing this AND The Spy Who Shagged Me in the same year, another interesting career pivot from David E. Kelly, Russell Crowe's interesting 99' between this and The Insider and much more."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **bursting through an igloo and onto the ice** here in 2020."

## Historical Information

"Comical tale about the residents of a small, remote Alaskan town and their preoccupation with ice hockey. Excitement comes to the town when, as part of a publicity stunt, the professional stars of the New York Rangers come to Alaska to face off against the local amateur team in a televised match. Small-town intrigues and petty rivalries must be shelved if the locals are to put up a respectable defence."

*Mystery, Alaska* was released 10/1/1999 in 9th place against Double Jeopardy, Three Kings, American Beauty, and Blue Streak. It made $8.9M on a $28M budget. It has 37% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 66% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Mystery, Alaska**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Bart** | 60

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Mystery, Alaska. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Mystery, Alaska. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Mystery, Alaska. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
Mark Harris

**Mark Harris** is a writer and journalist.

## Biography

Mark is a journalist and author. He began his career at Entertainment Weekly, where he started as a columnist and eventually became the magazine's executive editor. His writing has also appeared at Slate and New York magazine.

Harris has written three books relating to American film history. His first book, Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood, about changes in Hollywood in the 1960s and the rise of the New Hollywood movement, was published in 2008. His second book, Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War, examined five American directors who made films for the U.S. military during World War II; it was released in 2014 and later adapted into a 2017 Netflix documentary series of the same name. His third book, Mike Nichols: A Life, a biography about the filmmaker, was published in 2021.
Run Lola Run

"9: Run Lola Run" is the 9th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on January 24, 2018.

## Description

"Get excited for discussions about fate, everybody, because Phil and Kenny are running along with Tom Tykwer’s fast-paced, frenetic film, Run, Lola, Run. Get excited for discussions about free will, everybody, because Phil and Kenny are running in whatever direction they want as they break down Tom Tykwer’s fast-paced, frenetic film, Run, Lola, Run. Get excited for discussions about gimmickry in film, everybody, because Phil and Kenny find out at the end that this podcast was all a dream."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to the **new** *Podcast Like It's 1999*, ... the podcast that looks back at the movies of 1999 from our perches here in 2018."

Kenny described the show as "new" because of the new theme song by Jaan Kittask which debuted in this episode.

## Historical Information

"In this visually and conceptually impressive film, two-bit Berlin criminal Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) delivers some smuggled loot for his boss, Ronnie (Heino Ferch), but accidentally leaves the 100,000 mark payment in a subway car. Given 20 minutes to come up with the money, he calls his girlfriend, Lola (Franka Potente), who sprints through the streets of the city to try to beg the money out of her bank manager father (Herbert Knaup) and get to Manni before he does something desperate."

*Run Lola Run* was released on 6/18/1999 in limited release against Tarzan, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and The General's Daughter. It made $23M on a $1.75M budget. It has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 90% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Run Lola Run**
 **Phil** | 80/82

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/run-lola-run-1999
Parenthood

"32: Parenthood w/ Sarah Watson" is the 32nd Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on November 8, 2021.

## Description

"Joining us to talk about the star studded family comedy PARENTHOOD is writer of the television adaptation of the same name Sarah Watson!

We talk about casting what-ifs, what it's like to make a successful adaptation in the IP fueled fever dream that is today's media landscape, and why the 80s were the peak for movie dads.

Find Sarah at: sarahwatsonwrites.com"

## Kenny's Intro

Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **left here with an usher** in 2021.

## Historical Information

"Perfectionist Gil Buckman (Steve Martin) struggles with the deficiencies of his children, thinking they reflect poorly on his parenting -- and Gil's siblings only add to the stress of his life. One of his sisters (Dianne Wiest) faces difficulty when her teenage daughter (Martha Plimpton) becomes pregnant. Another (Harley Jane Kozak) clashes with her husband (Rick Moranis) when she asks for more children. Gil's immature brother (Tom Hulce) turns up as well, with a young son he can barely handle."

*Parenthood* was released 8/2/1989 in 1st place against Turner & Hooch, *Lethal Weapon 2*, When Harry Met Sally and Batman. It made $126M on a $20M budget. It has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 76% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars. Dianne Wiest and Randy Newman received Academy Award nominations for their work in this film.

## Ratings

Parenthood
 **Phil** | 92
 **Sarah** | 89

Kenny's 1989 score came from his first viewing about 10 years ago.

## Gallery

Cowboy GilRobards and MartinGuest Sarah Watson
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Parenthood. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Parenthood. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Parenthood. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Kim Kelly is My Friend

"FREAKS & GEEKS: “Kim Kelly Is My Friend” with Ashley Lyle" is the 105th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 4th episode of the Freaky Fridays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Kim Kelly is My Friend" from *Freaks & Geeks* and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on October 4, 2019.

## Description

"Kim Kelly is My Friend, just like Phil Iscove is My Friend, Kenny Neibart is My Friend, TV Writer Ashley Lyle (Narcos: Mexico, The Originals) is My Friend.

But KIM KELLY IS MY FRIEND is also the fourth episode of Freaks and Geeks and the subject of this episode of Freaky Fridays. Listen as we deep into the episode and that pesky thing we call friendship."
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

"151: PATREON PREVIEW: NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION w/ Ashley Lyle" is the 203rd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on December 23, 2020 and was a preview of the then upcoming Podcast Like It's 1989 series covering the films of 1989.

## Description

"HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS (and Happy Holidays of course). This week we are joined by Ashley Lyle (Writer: Narcos: Mexico, Dispatches From Elsewhere) to give you all a special treat and give you a taste of what we have cooking up for you in 2021.

We are talking about 1989's NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION, a preview of our upcoming series PODCAST LIKE IT'S 1989 which will launch on our upcoming Patreon launching January 11th. (Follow us on social media for further details)

Join Ashley, Kenny and Phil as we talk about Chevy Chase's career as a megastar, National Lampoon's and National Lampoon's Vacations legacy as a franchise and celebrate the season."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 89?, that's right we're doing a whole new thing here on the podcast because we've run low on good movies in 1999. Just kidding."

## Historical Information

"As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs."

*National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation* was released 12/1/1989 in 2nd place against Back to the Future Part II, *Harlem Nights*, Steel Magnolias, The Little Mermaid, and Look Who’s Talking. It made $73.3M on a $25M budget. It has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 86% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Ashley** | 99

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
Love Stinks

"119: Love Stinks" is the 144th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on March 4, 2020.

## Description

"This week, Kenny and Phil lose their goddamn minds over LOVE STINKS. Is this movie about a sitcom writer BY a sitcom writer maybe some of the laziest self insert wish fulfillment ever committed to screen? Why would anyone choose French Stewart as their avatar? Will the podcast ever be the same again? Listen to find out!"

## Kenny's Intro

"Welcome to the garbage dump, have we got a dump for you today, coming at you straight **from the set of the hit sitcom Ronnie & Juliet**."

## Historical Information

"After meeting interior decorator Chelsea Turner (Bridgette Wilson) at the wedding of their mutual friends Larry (Bill Bellamy) and Holly Garnett (Tyra Banks), sitcom writer Seth Winnick (French Stewart) spends the night with her. The two move in together, but Seth makes it clear he has no interest in marriage. Outraged, the obsessive Chelsea retaliates by filing a palimony lawsuit against him. While waiting for their court date, Chelsea torments Seth as they continue to share an apartment."

*Love Stinks* was released on 9/10/1999 in 11th place against Stigmata, The Sixth Sense, and Stir of Echoes. It made $2.9M on a $4M budget. It has 19% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 63% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the film.

## Trivia

Kenny has referenced several times that this is the episode that "broke" him.[*citation needed*]

The episode appears to have been pulled from the podcast feed as of the time of checking on 1/31/22. It was accidentally re-released on 4/1/22 instead of Lost & Found but has since been corrected and removed.

## Ratings

**Love Stinks**
 **Phil** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Love Stinks. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Love Stinks. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
Heathers

"13: Heathers w/ Lola Kelly" is the 13th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on May 3, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on November 20, 2023.

## Description

"Actress Lola Kelly joins the 1989 rewatch to talk about bullies, outsiders, and 80s cheese with Michael Lehmann's directorial debut HEATHERS.

What better way to talk about the state of teen romance films in the late 80s, than with a tongue-in-cheek black comedy that riffs on the very best of them? We discuss the influence this movie had on the wrong types of people, and how that parallels the future release of 1999's Fight Club. We also dive into our favorite bits of comedy, the lead performances from Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, and debate the pros and cons of the planned alternate ending.

Find Lola at: twitter.com/lohlala"

## Kenny's Intro

Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **from a croquet court** here in 2021.

## Historical Information

"Veronica (Winona Ryder) is part of the most popular clique at her high school, but she disapproves of the other girls' cruel behavior. When Veronica and her new boyfriend, J.D. (Christian Slater), confront clique leader Heather Chandler (Kim Walker) and accidentally poison her, they make it appear a suicide. Soon Veronica realizes that J.D. is intentionally killing students he does not like. She races to stop J.D. while also clashing with the clique's new leader, Heather Duke (Shannen Doherty)."

*Heathers* was released 3/31/1989 in limited release against *Rain Man*, *Fletch Lives*, *The Rescuers*, and Lean on Me. It made $1.1M worldwide on a $3M budget. It has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 83% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Canadian Corner 🍁

Phil again stumbles into the 'click' versus 'cleek' pronunciation debate when giving the synopsis.

## Ratings

Heathers
 **Phil** | 70
 **Lola** | 100

## Gallery

The HeathersWinona Ryder and Christian SlaterGuest Lola Kelly
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Heathers. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Heathers. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Heathers. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
Susanna Fogel

**Susanna Fogel** is a writer, author, and director of film and television.

## Biography

Susanna is a director, screenwriter and author, best known for co-writing the 2019 film Booksmart and for co-writing and directing the 2018 action/comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me. Her many accolades include a DGA Award and nominations at the BAFTA Film Awards, the Primetime Emmy Awards and the WGA Awards.

## References

1. ↑ Susanna Fogel. Wikipedia. Retrieved on May 16, 2022.
Sleepy Hollow

"195: Sleepy Hollow w/ Tom Mison" is the 281st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on October 29, 2021 as the final episode in the Podcast Like It's Halloween miniseries.

## Description

“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."

## Kenny's Intro

Tom did the intro for this episode.

"Hi everyone, welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, I'm Tom Mison with Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and we're talking *Sleepy Hollow*. How was that?"

## Historical Information

"Set in 1799, "Sleepy Hollow" is based on Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Faithful to the dreamy custom-bound world that Irving paints in his story, the film mixes horror, fantasy and romance and features an extraordinary cast of characters that dabble in the supernatural."

*Sleepy Hollow* was released on 11/19/1999 in 2nd place behind The World is Not Enough and ahead of Pokémon: The First Movie, The Bone Collector and Dogma. It made $207M on a $70M budget. It has 69% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 80% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

The episode was again misnumbered upon release as '175' when it should have been '195'.

This is the first episode, in which Kenny participated, that he has not given the intro for.

Tom revealed that he first saw this movie on a date with Emily Blunt that he did not realize was a date.

## Top 5 Tim Burton Movies

 **2** | Batman Returns
 **3** | Edward Scissorhands
 **4** | Beetlejuice
 **5** | Sleepy Hollow

## Ratings

Sleepy Hollow
 **Phil** | 97
 **Tom** | 80

## Gallery

Guest Tom MisonPodcast Like It's HalloweenSleepy Hollow w- Tom Mison Preview
## References

1. ↑ Washington Irving. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gutenberg.org. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Sleepy Hollow. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Sleepy Hollow. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
4. ↑ Roger Ebert. Sleepy Hollow. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Seinfeld + Friends

**"17: Seinfeld + Friends with Pete & Ashley Capella"** (sic) is the 18th episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 98th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on July 24, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It’s Double Features, Pete Capella & Ashley Sutton joined us to talk about Seinfeld “The Marine Biologist” + Friends “The One with the Prom Video”.

We discuss our personal histories with these shows, and take a deep dive into their characters, worlds, and comedic styles."
Sean O'Connor

**Sean O'Connor** is a writer and comedian.

## Biography

Sean has written for SOLAR OPPOSITES (Hulu), CLOSE ENOUGH (HBO Max) and other shows that don't fit here.

Sean has carved out a space as the Irish, Catholic, and George Carlin correspondent for the show. He was also designated the New Year's correspondent during the Y2K episode.

In 1999 Sean was in 8th grade and cites Dogma and 10 Things I Hate About You as films that he was watching during that time.

In the 200 Cigarettes episode it was revealed that he was the Vice President of the Jamie Kennedy Fan Club.

## Appearances

### Patreon

 P11
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Tarzan

"44: Tarzan with Emily Morris" is the 46th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on September 26, 2018.

## Description

"Oh, how wonderful! 1999 has brought us yet another treat in the form of a movie from the Disney Renaissance, the delightful era that birthed such classics as "The Little Mermaid, "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King." How sweet they are, with their singing animals, dancing inanimate objects and overall sense of wonder! I can't wait to see which one we get to--

Oh, it's "Tarzan." We got "Tarzan?" You know, Me, Tarzan, You Jane "Tarzan?" The one where the characters don't sing. Or dance. Where it all takes place on basically one beach. The one with the Phil Collins' song that beat Aimee Mann for Best Original Song!? That's the one we get?!

Well, we'll be damned if Emily Morris (21 Laps) didn't come on and defend the shit out of her beloved Ape-man and his rock-hard abs. And we'll be further damned if she didn't get Phil and Kenny to see beyond the lack of theme park-ready set pieces and find a warm, tender, beautiful and sad movie at its core.

Sometimes you open a present and it's not what you want, but it's what you need. And, maybe in 1999, the world needed "Tarzan."

Or maybe it needed "Toy Story 2," but we'll get there eventually."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we discuss the movies from 1999 **from our boats set ablaze** here in 2018."

Alternates: from our jungle treehouse/from our gorilla's den

## Historical Information

"In this Disney animated tale, the orphaned Tarzan (Tony Goldwyn) grows up in the remote African wilderness, raised by the gentle gorilla Kala (Glenn Close). When a British expedition enters the jungle, Tarzan encounters the beautiful Jane (Minnie Driver) and recognizes that, like her, he's human. Falling in love with Jane, Tarzan is torn between embracing civilization and staying with his gorilla family, which becomes threatened by the ruthless hunter Clayton (Brian Blessed)."

*Tarzan* was released on 6/16/1999 in 1st place against Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, The General's Daughter, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and Notting Hill. It made $448M on a $130M budget. It has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 75% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 Hand Drawn Disney

Kenny gave his Mount Rushmore of: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and the Lion King. His #5 was Cinderella.
Emily gave the following unranked: The Lion King, Aladdin, Mulan, and The Little Mermaid

## Favorite Pixar Movie

Phil: Wall-E
Emily: Toy Story
Kenny: Toy Story 3

## Ratings

**Tarzan**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Emily** | 87

## References

1. ↑ Roger Ebert. Tarzan. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 21, 2022.
Mansfield Park

"224: Mansfield Park w/ Carrie Wittmer" is the 314th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on May 20, 2022. The last 10 minutes were a discussion of *Deep Water* and the state of streaming and mid-budget movies.

## Description

“This week we’re joined by Carrie Wittmer to dig into the oft forgotten, but critically praised Jane Austen adaptation MANSFIELD PARK.

We discuss the modern style and takes of this interpretation, why this work has been adapted less than Austen’s other novels, and compare it to similar, more recent films such as Emma and Little Women.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a Mansfield Park** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Fanny (Frances O'Connor), born into a poor family, is sent away to live with wealthy uncle Sir Thomas (Harold Pinter), his wife (Lindsay Duncan) and their four children, where she'll be brought up for a proper introduction to society. She is treated unfavorably by her relatives, except for her cousin Edmund (Jonny Lee Miller), whom she grows fond of. However, Fanny's life is thrown into disarray with the arrival of worldly Mary Crawford (Embeth Davidtz) and her brother Henry (Alessandro Nivola)."

*Mansfield Park* was released on 11/19/1999 in 46th place against The World is Not Enough, Sleepy Hollow, Pokémon: The First Movie, and The Bone Collector. It made $4.7M on an unknown budget. It has 77% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 77% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Favorite Jane Austen Adaptation

* Kenny: Gwyneth Paltrow's *Emma*
* Carrie: Joe Wright's *Pride & Prejudice*
* Phil: Ang Lee's *Sense & Sensibility*

## Ratings

**Mansfield Park**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Carrie** | -

Carrie saw this when she was 11 but didn't have enough of an impression to rate back then.

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Mansfield Park. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Mansfield Park. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Mansfield Park. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 27, 2022.
Poison Ivy

**"20: Poison Ivy with Lola Kelly"** is the 376th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 20th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on June 16, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…

Phil & Emily are joined by Lola Kelly to talk about Poison Ivy!

We talk about movie crushes, and Drew Barrymore's push for more adult roles."

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James sitting in for your normal host, your mother whose life I've slowly replaced."

## Historical Information

"Dejected about her relationship with her father, Darryl (Tom Skerritt), a teen girl, Sylvie Cooper (Sara Gilbert), grows closer to a fiery fellow student named Ivy (Drew Barrymore). But as much as Sylvie craves Ivy's wildness, Ivy, in turn, is attracted to Sylvie's comfortable home life. Ivy seduces Darryl in an attempt to have that life for herself, and also takes steps to kill Sylvie's mother, Georgie (Cheryl Ladd), who is seriously ill, making it look like Sylvie is the guilty one."

*Poison Ivy* was released on 5/8/1992 in 21st place against Basic Instinct, White Men Can't Jump, Beethoven and The Player. It made $1.8M on a $3M budget. It has 39% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 36% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Poison Ivy**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Lola** | 100

Queerphobia rating: 2

## Movies/TV Mentioned

The Truth About Cats & Dogs, Chasing Amy, Lolita, American Beauty, Boys Don't Cry, Clueless, Lolita (1997), Poison Ivy II: Lily, Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, Poison Ivy: The Secret Society, Freeway, The Babysitter, The Crush, Roseanne, E.T., Firestarter, The Cat's Eye, Waxwork 2, Gun Crazy, Wayne's World 2, Bad Girls, Boys on the Side, Mad Love, Batman Forever, Scream, The Wedding Singer, Ever After, Never Been Kissed, The Drew Barrymore Show, Picket Fences, Alien, Top Gun, Malcolm X, Juice, Boyz N the Hood, The Red Shoes, Strictly Ballroom, Swing Kids, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Romeo + Juliet, Reservoir Dogs, Moulin Rouge, Dirty Dancing, Magic Mike, Australia, Elvis, The Great Gatsby, Babylon, The Matrix, Orlando

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Poison Ivy. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on June 16, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Poison Ivy. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on June 16, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Poison Ivy. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on June 16, 2023.
Random Hearts

"214: Random Hearts w/ Molly Margraf & Jerica Lieberman" is the 303rd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on March 11, 2022.

## Description

“Writers Molly Margraf and Jerica Lieberman join us for a deep dive into the career of Harrison Ford with Sydney Pollack's flop of the romantic drama RANDOM HEARTS.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **eating some sad sandwiches, out of a cooler, at night, at a school** here in 2022."

Kenny had some alternates from when he watched this last year: From the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay and from restricted parking

## Historical Information

"After a plane crash in which both their spouses are killed, Sergeant Dutch Van Den Broeck (Harrison Ford) and Congresswoman Kay Chandler's (Kristin Scott Thomas) lives are connected. Their spouses were headed to the same address, with identical keys, under Mr. and Mrs. plane tickets. The investigation leads to startling discoveries and an unexpected romance."

*Random Hearts* was released on 10/8/1999 in 2nd place against Double Jeopardy, Three Kings, American Beauty, and Superstar. It made $74M on a $64M budget. It has 15% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 24% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Random Hearts**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Molly** | N/A
 **Jerica** | N/A

Phil watched this about a year ago and would have given it a 20 at that time, Kenny would have given it a 24.

## Gallery

Guest Molly MargrafGuest Jerica Lieberman
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Random Hearts. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Random Hearts. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Random Hearts. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Jennifer DiBella

**Jennifer DiBella** is an actress.

## Biography

"Jennifer Lauren DiBella is a stage and screen actress originally from Long Island, New York. She received her BA in Performance from Fordham University at Lincoln Center. During her time at Fordham, Jennifer studied abroad at the London Dramatic Academy, where she trained in classical theatre. Upon graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to focus on film and television. Jennifer was cast in her first recurring role as Nurse Andrea in Grey's Anatomy."

## References

1. ↑ https://www.jenniferlaurendibella.com/
Slipknot

"192: Slipknot w/ Rich Monahan" is the 278th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999. The episode covers the band Slipknot from their debut in 1999 and going forward and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on October 8, 2021.

## Description

"Phil and Kenny sit down with this podcast's resident music expert, writer Rich Monahan, to discuss the scariest mainstream band of the 90s: SLIPKNOT.

We talk about all the factors that led to such a freaky group becoming a mainstream success, from the rise of angry, rich frat boys, to clique cultures in high schools. We also compare them to their contemporaries, including *Insane Clown Posse* and *Limp Bizkit*, as well as precursors such as *Kiss*, and track their evolution from their debut album, to today.

Find Rich at twitter.com/richmonahan"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **music** of 1999, **from inside a spooky mask** here in 2021."

## Trivia

The episode was misnumbered again as 172 when it should be 192.

## Gallery

Album artworkThe band in 1999a sample of their lyrical prowessGuest Rich Monahan
Portraits

"FELICITY FRIDAY: "Portraits" w/ Beth Schwartz" is the 176th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 20th episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Portraits" of *Felicity* Season 2 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on August 14, 2020.

## Description

"Will Felicity and Noel get back together once more???!!!!

This week on FELICITY FRIDAYS we welcome ARROW Showrunner Beth Schwartz on the podcast to talk about PORTRAITS, a dramatic approaching mid-season episode of FELICITY Season 2.

We, of course, get to talk about the Felicity(Keri Russell)/Noel(Scott Foley) dynamic following their dramatic kiss in the previous episode, Julie (Amy Smart) getting stuck in the middle of this potential rekindling, Julie maybe getting a record contract???, and we get to talk to Beth about her career in dramatic television and J.J. Abrams."
Scent of a Woman

**"13: Scent of a Woman with Rachelle Lefevre"** is the 368th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 13th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on April 28, 2023.

## Description

"This week on Podcast Like It's 1992 Emily St. James and I took a trip to NYC w/ Rachelle Lefevre to talk about Scent of a Woman. Honestly this somewhat problematic movie lead to one of our best episodes. We discuss portraying disabilities, mental health and boarding school movies."

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James filling in for your normal host who is ... I'm just so despondent right now ... who is like some younger, hotter woman who Al Pacino can fall in love with."

## Historical Information

"Frank is a retired Lt. Col. in the US army. He's blind and impossible to get along with. Charlie is at school and is looking forward to going to college. To help pay for a trip home for Christmas, he agrees to look after Frank over Thanksgiving. Frank's niece says this will be easy money, but she didn't reckon on Frank spending his Thanksgiving in New York."

*Scent of a Woman* was released on 12/23/1992 in 14th place against A Few Good Men, Aladdin, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and The Bodyguard. It made $134.1M on a $31M budget. It has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 92% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Scent of a Woman**
 **Emily** | 60s
 **Rachelle** | 90

Emily did not give a Queerphobia rating.

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Malcolm X, Dead Poets Society, Meet Joe Black, Gigli, School Ties, When Harry Met Sally, Romeo + Juliet, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, A Few Good Men, Aladdin, Dick Tracy, The Godfather, Serpico. The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, And Justice for All, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Irishman, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Whale, Elvis, Good Will Hunting, Batman & Robin, Grey's Anatomy, NCIS: Los Angeles, Nobody's Fool, Hard Eight, Twister, Boogie Nights, The Game, ER, The West Wing, E.T, the Extra-Terrestrial, Rain Man, As Good As It Gets, American Beauty, Final Analysis, Consenting Adults, Cool World, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Melvin & Howard, Basic Instinct, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Amadeus + Elvis

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Scent of a Woman. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Scent of a Woman. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Scent of a Woman. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2023.
I'm With the Band

"FREAKS & GEEKS: "I'm With The Band" with Libby Hill" is the 109th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 6th episode of the Freaky Fridays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "I'm With the Band" from *Freaks & Geeks* and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on October 18, 2019.

## Description

"Kenny Neibart on Drums, Phil Iscove on Bass, Special Guest Libby Hill (TV Editor at Indiewire) on Guitar, and finally a Brand New Episode of Freaky Fridays on I’M WITH THE BAND, the sixth episode of Freaks and Geeks, on vocals. Get ready to jam with us as we talk about our favorite moments from the show and our history with bands. ROCK ON!"
When Harry Met Sally

"2: When Harry Met Sally w/ Liz Hannah" is the 2nd Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series released on January 18, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on March 8, 2023. Kenny and Phil are joined by writer Liz Hannah (Long Shot) to discuss the classic rom-com.

## Description

"Liz Hannah (Writer: Long Shot, The Post) joins us to talk about the mother of classic rom-coms, When Harry Met Sally...

We talk about how much you can still feel its influence to this day, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal's interesting and timeless chemistry, Nora Ephron's career, our favorite jokes and moments and what makes the movie so comfortable to rewatch."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **from a Sharper Image** here in 2021."

## Historical Information

"In 1977, college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) share a contentious car ride from Chicago to New York, during which they argue about whether men and women can ever truly be strictly platonic friends. Ten years later, Harry and Sally meet again at a bookstore, and in the company of their respective best friends, Jess (Bruno Kirby) and Marie (Carrie Fisher), attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue between them."

*When Harry Met Sally...* was released 7/14/1989 in 14th place against *Lethal Weapon 2*, Batman, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Licence to Kill, and the release of Disney's *Peter Pan*. It made $92.8M on a $16M budget. It has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 89% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**When Harry Met Sally**
 **Phil** | 99
 **Liz** | 88

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. When Harry Met Sally.... BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. When Harry Met Sally.... RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. When Harry Met Sally.... RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
Jessica Ellis

**Jessica Ellis** is a filmmaker who wrote and directed the feature What Lies West.

## Biography

"A graduate of UCLA and AFI with degrees in playwriting and screenwriting. Past accolades include the Alfred P Sloan Science in Film grant and the Women in Film grant. Her scripts have won at the California Film awards and the Creative World Awards. She was a 2016 semi-finalist for the Nickelodeon TV writing program, and has developed pilots with Lawrence Mark Productions and Robert Cort Productions. She is a story editor on the forthcoming digital series, *Local Air.* A Sonoma County native, Jessica's career-long dream has been to make movies in her home region."

## References

1. ↑ https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/what-lies-west-1#team
It's Complicated

"12: It's Complicated w/ Jarett Wieselman" is the 13th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 56th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on June 20, 2022.

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 2009, the podcast where we talk about the films of 2009 **from a Nancy Meyers kitchen** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Jane (Meryl Streep), a successful restaurateur, has been divorced from Jake (Alec Baldwin) for many years, although they remain friends. When an innocent meal together turns into an affair, Jane finds that she is the other woman in the now-remarried Jake's life. Meanwhile, Adam (Steve Martin), an architect hired to remodel her kitchen, is still stinging from his own divorce. He finds himself falling in love with Jane but soon realizes that he has become part of a triangle."

*It's Complicated* was released on 12/25/2009 in 4th place against Avatar, *Sherlock Holmes*, *Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel*, and *The Blind Side*. It made $224M on a $85M budget. It has 58% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 60% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**It's Complicated**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Jarett** | 64/65

## Movies/TV Mentioned

What Women Want, The Holiday, Something's Gotta Give, King Kong, School of Rock, Bernie, Jumanji series, Margot at the Wedding, The Intern, Julie & Julia, Let Them All Talk, Book Club, Mamma Mia, Home Again, Father of the Bride, The Parent Trap, The Office, Something Borrowed, A Quiet Place, Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Death Becomes Her, She-Devil, Music of the Heart, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Girls, Lip Sync Battle, Young Adult, Sideways

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. It's Complicated. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. It's Complicated. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Some people can afford a better level of complication than others. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
The Wizard

"17: The Wizard w/ Tom Mison" is the 17th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on June 14, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on August 14, 2023.

## Description

"Dawn (sic) your powergloves, and prepare yourself for some 80's video game nostalgia, because we're talking about THE WIZARD with Tom Mison!

We talk about our Nintendo nostalgia, the lovable performances from Fred Savage and Jenny Lewis, and the Lynchian nature of the video game centered world this movie takes place in. Is this the dumb kids movie Ebert claims it to be, or is it actually a beautifully shot piece of commentary on America's destruction at the hands of capitalism, and the death of counter-culture? Let's send that rotten tomatoes audience score to the moon!

Find Tom at: tommison.co.uk”

## Kenny's Intro

Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **from a warpzone** here in 2021.

## Historical Information

"After his little brother, Jimmy (Luke Edwards), is put in a mental institution, Corey (Fred Savage) breaks him out and the pair run off together to California. On their travels, Corey meets a girl named Haley (Jenny Lewis) and discovers that Jimmy is a master at playing video games. With talents like his, he could easily win the top prize of $50,000 at Video Armageddon. While the three travelers hitchhike to the competition, the boys' parents hire a bounty hunter to track them down."

*The Wizard* was released 12/15/1989 in 5th place against National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, The War of the Roses, Back to the Future Part II and The Little Mermaid. It made $14.3M on a $6M budget. It has 29% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 59% from audiences
. Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

The Wizard
 **Phil** | 86
 **Tom** | 100

Kenny and Phil both bumped their scores after originally rating this, Kenny from an 83 to an 88 and Phil from a 79 to an 82.

## Gallery

Feel the Power of the PowerGloveSavage, Lewis and EdwardsGuest Tom Mison
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Wizard. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Wizard. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Wizard. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
Podcast Records

**Podcast records** refers to noteworthy events and milestones achieved by the podcast, personnel, or any other associated content.

## Episode Records

### Longest Episodes

These statistics reflect episodes discussing films and accounts for the hours and minutes of the episode (not seconds). Toy Story 2, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and The Matrix would each have qualified but they were split into 2 episodes.

### Episodes 99 minutes in length

Four films have had episodes 99 minutes in length - Black and White, Three to Tango, All About My Mother and The End of the Affair.

### Episode vs Movie Length

The first episode to run longer than the film was Run Lola Run. There have been 4 episodes that are exactly the same length as the run time of the movie: The Bone Collector (1:58), Blast From the Past (1:52), An Ideal Husband (1:37), and The General's Daughter (1:56).

The shortest films covered on the podcast are Pokémon: The First Movie (1:15) and Dudley Do-Right (1:17); and the longest is The Green Mile (3:09). The average length of the films covered is 1:47.

## Guest Records

*Main article: Guests.*

Emily St. James currently holds the record for most appearances across all Podcast Like It's 1999 content. She has appeared on 14 main feed and 5 Patreon episodes.

## Ratings Records

This section will cover some of the records around the ratings assigned by both Phil and Kenny.

### Change from 1999 rating to After rating

These films represent the largest change in the ratings given from when Kenny and Phil would have seen these in 1999 to their final ratings given during the show. Most of the time their ratings seem to improve but occasionally they will decrease.

(These are subject to change as ratings are added to older episodes).

On the Patreon, Kenny had a +65 point change on Turner & Hooch and a +38 point change on Weekend at Bernie's from his initial viewing.

### Change from Pre-Podcast rating to After rating

These films represent the largest change in ratings given by Kenny and Phil for the time after they've watched the film but before the podcast discussion versus their final ratings given during the episode.

(These are subject to change as ratings are added to older episodes).