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Fantastic Mr. Fox

"11: Fantastic Mr. Fox w/ Libby Hill" is the 12th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 55th Patreon episode overall. The episode was hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and released on June 13, 2022.

## Description

"Writer Libby Hill joins us to discuss Wes Anderson's first dip into stop motion animation, THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX.

We talk about the peaks and valleys of Anderson's aesthetic development, how the jump to stop motion accelerated this process, and the awkward view point of both Anderson and author Roald Dahl.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 2009, the podcast where we talk about the films of 2009 **digging our way to freedom** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr. Fox (George Clooney) breaks a promise to his wife (Meryl Streep) and raids the farms of their human neighbors, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. Giving in to his animal instincts endangers not only his marriage but also the lives of his family and their animal friends. When the farmers force Mr. Fox and company deep underground, he has to resort to his natural craftiness to rise above the opposition."

*Fantastic Mr. Fox* was released in 4 theaters on 11/13/2009 in 24th place against 2012, *A Christmas Carol*, *Precious*, and *The Men Who Stare at Goats* before going wide on Thanksgiving. It made $46.5M on a $40M budget. It has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 85% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Fantastic Mr. Fox**
 **Phil** | 88
 **Libby** | 88

## Movies/TV Mentioned

The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, Darjeeling Limited, Grand Budapest Hotel, Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, Moonrise Kingdom,
The French Dispatch, Isle of Dogs, Licorice Pizza, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, Dead Alive, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Saw VI, Where the Wild Things Are, Paranormal Activity, The LEGO Movie, LEGO Batman, Suburbicon, The Monuments Men, O Brother Where Art Thou, Up in the Air, The Midnight Sky, The Tender Bar, A Bigger Splash, The End of the Affair, The English Patient, A Good German, West Side Story, Toy Story 3, Paddington, The Wizard of Oz, The Insider, Anomalisa, Following, There Will Be Blood, Oppenheimer, Tenet, Nebraska, The Departed, Star Wars series, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Iron Man, Funny People

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Fantastic Mr. Fox. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Fantastic Mr. Fox. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. I feel a strange compulsion to pet that fuzzy fox fur. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
Mr. Death

"174: Mr. Death w/ Simon Ennis" is the 244th 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 June 4, 2021.

## Description

“Director and documentarian Simon Ennis (Lunarcy!, You Might As Well Live) makes his long overdue return to the show to nosedive into the world of capital punishment, holocaust denial, and coffee with Errol Morris' critically lauded documentary MR DEATH.

We discuss whether or not it is a filmmaker's responsibility to educate their audience, our thoughts on capital punishment, and go in depth into the bizarre character that is Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. We also break down some of the unique filmmaking techniques and technology used in the making of this doc.

Simon Ennis is the director of the features "Lunarcy!" and "You Might As Well Live" as well as various television projects. His latest effort "When Country goes Pop", a documentary in Netflix's upcoming music series "This Is Pop", premieres June 22nd.

Find Simon at: twitter.com/this\_is\_siguy”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **hanging from the gallows** here in 2021."

On unused prior takes of the intro Kenny used different execution methods.

## Historical Information

"Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the case of a man who became an authority on capital punishment, but was discredited when he got involved on the wrong side of a court case. Leutcher, a meek man whose appearance belies his grim expertise, develops what he says is a more effective electric chair. Before long he's in demand from officials who want his opinions on other kinds of execution. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leutcher's problems begin."

*Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.* was released on 12/29/1999 against Stuart Little, Toy Story 2, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Any Given Sunday, and The Green Mile. It made $500K in North America. It has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 87% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 stars out of 4.

## Ratings

Mr. Death
 **Phil** | 85
 **Simon** | -

Simon would have rated this on his top 10 list in 1999.

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Mr. Death. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
Stuart Little

"69: Stuart Little with Dana Schwartz" is the 72nd 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 20, 2019.

## Description

"Dana Schwartz (Entertainment Weekly) joins the podcast to discuss Stuart Little, a movie that proves it’s not the size of the mouse that counts, it’s the size of his heart, which is also minuscule, because Stuart is a mouse."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from an empty space inside a mouse's heart** here in 2019"

## Historical Information

"When the Littles go to an orphanage to adopt a new family member, a charming young mouse named Stuart is chosen. While George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic about having a mouse as his "master" and plots to get rid of him. Against these difficulties, Stuart resolves to face them with as much pluck, love and courage as he can muster. In doing so, he shows his beloved new family that great things can truly come in small packages."

*Stuart Little* was released 12/17/1999 in 1st place against The Green Mile, Toy Story 2, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and Bicentennial Man. It made $300M on a $105M budget. It has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 41% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia and Ephemera

Things that Phil did not know about prior to this episode:

* Snopes.com
* Geena Davis' archery career
* Howard Ashman

## Ratings

**Stuart Little**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Dana** | 45

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Stuart Little. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Stuart Little. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Stuart Little. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
Take This Sabbath Day

"WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: Take This Sabbath Day w/ Jeff Greenstein" is the 267th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 13th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode Take This Sabbath Day of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on August 25, 2021.

## Description

"Showrunner Jeff Greenstein (Will & Grace, Dream On) joins us for a conversation on episode 14 of The West Wing, Take This Sabbath Day.

We discuss the beautifully nuanced performance from Martin Sheen, and how his religion plays into his role as the president. We also discuss the direction from Thomas Schlamme, from the hackey screwball comedic moments, to the tear-jerking emotional moments. We compare the show to broadway musicals AND Will & Grace, talk about how Sorkin avoids making the characters a mouthpiece for his own political views, and try to figure out how Sam Seaborn plays into the ensemble after losing his leading man status.

Find Jeff at: twitter.com/blue439”
Ravenous

"20: Ravenous with Lyndie Greenwood" is the 20th 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 April 11, 2018.

## Description

"Phillip Iscove, Kenneth Neibart and Lyndie Greenwood (Sleepy Hollow, Nikita) kindly request the pleasure of your company as they devour Antonia Bird’s delicious western “Ravenous.”

Drink in the analysis of the films place in 1999. Chew on the discussion of the film’s unique production history. Let the aural aromas of the crew’s passion for this film fill your senses.

Salty banter, tasty one-liners and generous helpings of savory insights on the delectable performances of Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle will be served.

As well as people. People will be served. And eaten. So many bloody people will be eaten.

Bon Appetit!"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we look back at the movies from 1999 from our perches here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"Upon receiving reports of missing persons at Fort Spencer, a remote Army outpost on the Western frontier, Capt. John Boyd (Guy Pearce) investigates. After arriving at his new post, Boyd and his regiment aid a wounded frontiersman, F.W. Colghoun (Robert Carlyle), who recounts a horrifying tale of a wagon train murdered by its supposed guide -- a vicious U.S. Army colonel gone rogue. Fearing the worst, the regiment heads out into the wilderness to verify Colghoun's gruesome claims."

*Ravenous* was released on 3/19/1999 in 18th place against Forces of Nature, Analyze This, True Crime, and Baby Geniuses. It made $2M on a $12M budget. It has 49% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 78% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

In a game of "Who Would You Eat?" Kenny picked Alec Baldwin and Phil decided on an athlete and settled for Michael Oher of *The Blind Side*.

## Ratings

**Ravenous**
 **Phil** | 70
 **Lyndie** | 80

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ravenous-1999
The Abyss

"31: The Abyss w/ Ryan Marker" is the 31st Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on November 1, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on June 19, 2023.

## Description

"Ryan Marker (SCREEN DRAFTS) joins us for a dive into the muddied waters of THE ABYSS.

We discuss the tumultuous production of this soggy piece of cinema, from James Cameron's near death experience, to Ed Harris' disdain for the work environment. We also talk about how underrated this movie is in Cameron's filmography, what Hollywood has lost in the shift to CGI, and where the line between cool and dangerous lays on a film set."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio are formerly married petroleum engineers who still have some issues to work out. They are drafted to assist a gung-ho Navy SEAL (Michael Biehn) with a top-secret recovery operation: a nuclear sub has been ambushed and sunk, under mysterious circumstances, in some of the deepest waters on Earth."

*The Abyss* was released 8/9/1989 in 2nd place against Parenthood, A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child, & Turner & Hooch. It made $90M on a $45M budget. It has 89% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 83% from audiences. Ebert did not give a written review but his video review gave it 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 James Cameron

 **2** | Aliens
 **3** | Titanic
 **4** | The Abyss
 **5** | True Lies

## Ratings

The Abyss
 **Phil** | -
 **Ryan** | -

Based on the discussion, all three had watched this around the time of release but no one provided a rating for that time.

## Gallery

Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioEd Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio meet the NTIsGuest Ryan Marker
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Abyss. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Abyss. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ The Official Roger Ebert. The Abyss (1989) || Roger Ebert Review. Youtube. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Hey Arnold!: Helga on the Couch

"189: Hey Arnold!: Helga on the Couch w/ Caroline Framke" is the 274th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999. The episode covers the television show *Hey Arnold!* and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on September 17, 2021.

## Description

"Self proclaimed "Helga Pataki Moon" Caroline Framke joins us to talk about America's favorite football head, HEY ARNOLD!

We use the episode "Helga on the Couch" as a launching pad to talk about the show's groundbreaking depiction of therapy, and the dark characterization of the adults that surround the main characters. We also discuss our love/hate relationship with television pilots, the empathetic lens through which this show views the inner city, and why this show had such a lasting impression on a generation.

Find (One of) Caroline's Articles on Hey Arnold! at: avclub.com/10-episodes-that-show-the-appeal-hey-ar…

Find Caroline at: twitter.com/carolineframke"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **TV shows** of 1999, **from atop a football shaped head** here in 2021."

## Historical information

"Helga is recommended for counseling after Dr. Bliss observes her berating Arnold, arguing with her parents, etc. She then learns that unrequited love is very normal and that she's actually okay."

*Helga on the Couch* aired on 12/4/1999. Kathy Baker guest starred as Dr. Bliss. The episode was written by Craig Bartlett and directed by Tuck Tucker. Additional information can be found at the Hey Arnold wiki.

## Gallery

Guest Caroline FramkeHey Arnold!- Helga on the Couch w- Caroline Framke Preview
Moby's PLAY

"199: Moby's PLAY w/ Pete Capella" is the 285th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999. The episode covers the musical artist Moby and his 1999 album PLAY and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on November 26, 2021.

## Description

"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 appropriation in PLAY, and the influence these 18 tracks had on the future of the music industry.

Find Pete at: twitter.com/petecapella"

## Gallery

Album artworkGuest Pete CapellaMoby's PLAY w- Pete Capella Preview
Old Dogs, New Dicks

"SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Chandler Levack" is the 216th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 11th episode of the Sex and the City Saturdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Old Dogs, New Dicks" from *Sex and the City* Season 2 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on February 6, 2021.

## Description

"This week's SatC rewatch tests our limits, as Phil sits down with filmmaker Chandler Levack to discuss season 2, episode 9: OLD DOGS, NEW DICKS.

From schedule flexibility, to sexual rediscovery, this episode is all about change. How much is too much? How far is too far? Phil and Chandler dive deep into the wild premise, its twists and turns, and the dawn of television binge-watching on this Sex and the City Saturday.

FYI, Chandler’s mom Reggie also shows up as special guest the end!”
Happy Birthday

"FELICITY FRIDAY: “Happy Birthday” with Stacy Traub" is the 155th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 7th episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Happy Birthday" of *Felicity* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on May 15, 2020.

## Description

"This Friday we welcome back Stacy Traub (EP/Writer on Black-ish and EP/Showrunner of The Real O’Neals, Daisy Jones and the Six for Amazon) to talk about HAPPY BIRTHDAY, the eighteenth episode of FELICITY season 1. We talk Julie, Birthdays, College and Stacy's experience and history with FELICITY."
Podcast Like It's 1999 Wiki

## Welcome

**Podcast Like It's...** (Twitter: @PodcastLikeIts) is a film podcast hosted by Phillip Iscove (@pmiscove) and Kenny Neibart (@neibart). After covering all the films of 1999, Phil is continuing on with part-time co-host Emily St. James on Podcast Like It's 1992, covering the films of the year 1992.

The show has a Patreon where they have previously covered the films of 2009 and 1989. Currently on Patreon is the Double Features series where guests will choose two pieces of pop culture to discuss, compare and contrast. The Patreon can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/Podcastlikeits/

## About

In a lot of ways 1999 was the year that changed movies. From "The Matrix" and "The Blair Witch Project" to "American Beauty" and "The Sixth Sense", the last year of the millennium was transformative for Hollywood. Through "Podcast Like It's 1999" writers Phillip Iscove (co-creator of FOX's Sleepy Hollow) and Kenny Neibart (Entourage, Hindsight) examine this apex of cinema, before television took over, before Reality TV, before TMZ and Twitter but also after the internet, after Clinton, after OJ, after Howard Stern and Jerry Springer. This podcast will cover the over 250 exciting, funny and influential movies produced that year. Get excited to do a deep dive into all things 1999.

Ratings are assigned to each film on a 0-99 scale with 50 being the recommend/do not recommend threshold. Over time ratings have been given for 1) what you thought of the film in 1999, 2) what you thought prior to the podcast, and 3) what you think after the podcast discussion.

## Quick Links

* Episode Guide
* Guest Guide
* Miniseries Guide
* Kenny Neibart
* Phillip Iscove
* Emily St. James

## Reference

* Ratings for 1999 films
* Ratings for 1989 films
* Ratings for 2009 films
* Ratings for 1992 films
* Top 10 Lists
* Podcast Records
* Best of Lists
* Kenny's Intros
* List of production support
* List of podcast additional appearances
* List of potential films

## Social Media

Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits

Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits

Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits

Reddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts

Facebook: facebook.com/podcastlikeits

Youtube: youtube.com

Linktree: linktr.ee/podcastlikeits

Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/podcastlike1999/
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade & Get Bruce

*See also Bright Star & Get Bruce*
"252: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Emily St. James and Get bruce with Joe Reid" is the 342nd 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 November 23, 2022. The episode is two mini-episodes combined with the second half beginning around 0:30:45.

The *Get Bruce* mini-episode was previously included in the Bright Star & Get Bruce episode on Patreon and the information on the episode contents is included on that page.

## Description

“This week on Podcast Like It's...1999, we bring you Thanksgiving a little early with this double feature!

We are talking about 1999's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the movie Get Bruce with Emily St. James and Joe Reid respectively.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **parades** of 1999, **from Herald Square** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

*The 73rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade* was held on 11/25/1999 and aired on NBC. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. Participating celebrities included 98 Degrees, Christina Aguilera, Lou Bega, Kool & The Gang, Verne Troyer, and Florence Henderson.

## Emily's 1999 Top 10

*Main article:* Top 10 Lists
1. Being John Malkovich
2. The Matrix
3. Toy Story 2
4. Eyes Wide Shut
5. After Life
6. Magnolia
7. The Blair Witch Project
8. Election
9. The Straight Story
10. American Movie

## Ratings

**Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade**
 **Emily** | 101

## Gallery

Macy's ParadeMacy's ParadeGuest Emily St. JamesGuest Joe Reid
## Movies/TV Mentioned

Freaks & Geeks, Blue's Clues, Severance, Third Watch, Avatar, Bar Rescue, American Beauty, Three Kings, Pardon the Interruption, Rosetta, Beau Travail, Women Talking
List of potential films

The following is a list of films that may be covered on the podcast in the future. Bolded are films with a Rotten Tomato score of 75% or above.

## Potential 1992 films

*See: Podcast Like It's 1992*
The following is a list of notable 1992 films which may be covered on the main feed.

* Death Becomes Her
* Delicatessen
* Honey I Blew Up the Kid
* Juice
* My Cousin Vinny
* The Player
* Toys
* Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

## Uncovered Films

The following are films which could potentially have been covered either on the main feed or on Patreon but were not for time, technical, or other reasons.

### 1999 films

* **Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland** | 77%
* Black Mask | 48%
* Dial H for Hitchcock
* East/West | 65%
* Foolish | 0%
* Freak Talks About Sex
* Friends & Lovers | 7%
* **Genghis Blues** | 75%
* **Grass** | 75%
* Hideous Kinky | 66%
* **Himalaya** | 87%
* Johnny Tsunami | No score
* Just a Little Harmless Sex | 20%
* Just the Ticket | 23%
* King and I, The | 13%
* Komodo | No score
* Light It Up | 39% - Episode was recorded but lost, ratings given in Fan Episode
* Map of the World, A | 65%
* Molly | 14%
* Muse, The | 53% - Episode was recorded but lost
* **My Best Fiend** | 80%
* **My Voyage to Italy** | 100%
* **On the Ropes** | 93%
* **One Day in September** | 97%
* Plunkett & Macleane | 24%
* Sex Monster, The | 33%
* Solomon & Gaenor | 70%
* Speaking in Strings | No score
* Still Crazy | 73%
* Substitute 3, The: Winner Takes All | No score
* Suburbans, The | 0%
* Sunshine | 74%
* The Thirteenth Year | No score
* True Heart | No score
* Under the Sun | 74%
* Whatever | No score
* **Winslow Boy, The** | 97% - Episode was recorded but lost, ratings given in Fan Episode

### 2009 films

*See: Podcast Like It's 2009*
* 9
* Blind Side, The
* Crazy Heart
* Dogtooth
* Inglorious Basterds
* Julie & Julia
* Moon
* Nine
* Paranormal Activity
* Precious
* Princess and the Frog, The
* Public Enemies
* Road, The
* Sherlock Holmes
* Splice
* Sugar
* World's Greatest Dad

### 1989 films

*See: Podcast Like It's 1989*
* Adventures of Baron Munchausen, The
* Adventures of Milo and Otis, The
* All Dogs Go to Heaven
* Black Rain
* Casualties of War
* Crimes and Misdemeanors
* Drugstore Cowboy
* Enemies, A Love Story
* Fletch Lives
* Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
* Glory
* Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
* Harlem Nights
* Henry V
* Karate Kid Part III, The
* Kickboxer
* Kiki's Delivery Service
* Killer, The
* Lethal Weapon 2
* My Left Foot
* Pet Sematary
* Pink Cadillac
* Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
* Rain Man
* Roadhouse
* Robot Jox
* Roger & Me
* See No Evil, Hear No Evil
* Star Trek V
* Teen Witch
* UHF
* Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out
* We're No Angels
Go

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"3: Go" is the 3rd 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 December 13, 2017.

## Description

"Drugs! Raves! Ecstasy! Vegas! Amway! Let's go back to the go-go 90s in Doug Liman's "Go." In what ways did Liman and screenwriter John August go right and go wrong? Are we going to see a more 1999 movie than "Go?" How did we go for the young stars of "Go" in "Go?" And where did all of thos go-getters go after "Go?" Go with Phil and Kenny as they go ahead and discuss "Go!""

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999* I am Kenny Neibart (and I am Phil Iscove) and this is the podcast where we talk about the movies of 1999 from our perches here in 2017."

## Historical Information

"Grocery store clerk Simon (Desmond Askew) occasionally sells drugs from his cash register at work, so when soap opera actors Adam (Scott Wolf) and Zack (Jay Mohr) come looking for Ecstasy on a quiet Christmas Eve, they are surprised to find Ronna (Sarah Polley) covering his shift. Desperate for money, Ronna decides to become an impromptu drug dealer, unaware that Adam and Zack are secretly working for obsessed narcotics officer Burke (William Fichtner)."

*Go* was released on 4/9/1999 in 6th place against The Matrix, Never Been Kissed, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Out-of-Towners. It made $28.5M on a $20M budget. It has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 78% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Go**
 **Phil** | 73

Retroactive ratings were given for Eyes Wide Shut and Wild Wild West.

It's unclear how much Kenny was joking about his 1999 and Pre ratings.

In the Fan Episode Kenny revised his rating for go to be 75.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/go-1999
The Blair Witch Project

"13: The Blair Witch Project with Emily St. James" is the 13th 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 February 21, 2018.

## Description

"On a cold, dark February day, two podcasters (Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart) and a special guest (Emily St. James of Vox.com) entered a podcasting studio to discuss the seminal found footage film, The Blair Witch Project. Their plan was to discuss how this film, made for only $35,000, grossed nearly $250 million and changed Hollywood forever, in a funny and insightful way.

But the three were never heard from again.

This is the audio footage they left behind."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we talk about movies of 1999 from our perches here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"Found video footage tells the tale of three film students (Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams) who've traveled to a small town to collect documentary footage about the Blair Witch, a legendary local murderer. Over the course of several days, the students interview townspeople and gather clues to support the tale's veracity. But the project takes a frightening turn when the students lose their way in the woods and begin hearing horrific noises."

*The Blair Witch Project* premiered at Sundance and then was released on 7/14/1999 in 16th place against Eyes Wide Shut, American Pie, and Lake Placid. It made $248M on a $500K budget. It has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 56% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Blair Witch Project**
 **Phil** | 70/72
 **Emily** | 70

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-blair-witch-project-1999
Sea of Love

"36: Sea of Love w/ Clay Keller" is the 36th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on December 20, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on September 18, 2023.

## Description

"Clay Keller (Screen Drafts) joins us for a dip into the SEA OF LOVE!

We discuss the state of Al Pacino's career in the late 80s, including how this movie was the beginning of his famous, unhinged line readings. We also talk about buddy cop movies, what repertory cinema houses are getting wrong, and why this movie isn't a revered classic.

Find Clay at: twitter.com/claykeller"

## Kenny's Intro

Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **from John Goodman's daughter's wedding** here in 2021.

## Historical Information

"Troubled New York City detective Frank Keller (Al Pacino) investigates a serial killer who finds victims using personal ads in a magazine and leaves the song "Sea of Love" playing at his crime scenes. With the help of his partner, Sherman Touhey (John Goodman), Frank concocts a plan to find the killer using his own personal ads. But when Frank falls for one of his chief suspects, Helen Cruger (Ellen Barkin), he struggles to reconcile his personal life and his professional duty."

*Sea of Love* was released 9/15/1989 in 1st place against Uncle Buck, Parenthood, When Harry Met Sally and *Kickboxer*. It made $110M on a $19M budget. It has 76% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 66% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Sea of Love**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Clay** | 90

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Sea of Love. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Sea of Love. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Sea of Love. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Simpatico

"257: Simpatico with Clay Keller & Ryan Marker" is the 349th 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 December 16, 2022.

## Description

"This week, we are so excited to bring you two episodes with the Screen Drafts crew!

Simpatico for the 1999 main feed, and on our Patreon we are covering Twilight: New Moon!"

## Kenny's Intro

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

As pointed out by Phil, Clay and Ryan, there is no location called the Club Simpatico in the film.

## Historical Information

"Carter receives a collect call from Vinnie, and a dark event from the past threatens to destroy his current success. Once a good friend of Carter's, Vinnie is now a deluded barfly living in a small town in California. He has gotten himself into trouble and calls Carter to bail him out before the truth about their past - their involvement in a horse racing scam which resulted in the ruin of an innocent man - comes to light."

*Simpatico* was shown at the 1999 Toronto Film Festival before opening on 1/28/2000. It made $1.3M on a $10M budget.. It has 25% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 14% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Simpatico**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Clay** | N/A
 **Ryan** | 75

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Eye of the Beholder, The Very Thought of You, Pushing Tin, The Grifters, Glengarry Glen Ross, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, The Big Kahuna, Equus, Death and the Maiden, Being John Malkovich, Gloria, The Muse, EdTV, Arlington Road, Breakfast of Champions, The Contender, The Big Lebowski, Fat City, I'll Do Anything, Blue Chips, Affliction, U-Turn, Scent of a Woman, Warrior, Luck, The Green Mile, Magnolia, Angela's Ashes, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, Jagged Edge, Waiting for Godot, A Streetcar Named Desire, Fight Club, Bicentennial Man, Short Cuts, Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, Fool for Love, Long Day's Journey into Night, 12 Angry Men, West Side Story, Mikey & Nicky, The Abyss, Runaway Bride, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Cider House Rules, The Mummy, Tarzan, The Sixth Sense, The Matrix, The Blair Witch Project, Toy Story 2, The Emperor's New Groove, The Sweatbox, Hearts of Darkness, Days of Heaven, The Right Stuff, Life is Sweet

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Simpatico. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on December 16, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Simpatico. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on December 16, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Simpatico. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on December 16, 2022.
Strictly Ballroom

**"21: Strictly Ballroom with Esther Zuckerman"** is the 377th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 21st 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 23, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…

Phil & Emily are joined by Esther Zuckerman for Strictly Ballroom!

We discuss Baz Luhrmann's love for maximalism, and what makes Australian cinema so unique."

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James and you might remember I was here last week but I wasn't as hot."

## Historical Information

"A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of his more conventionally-minded colleagues. Together, the team gives it their all and makes dreams of the National Championship title come true."

*Strictly Ballroom* was released in Australia on 8/20/1992 and in the US on 2/12/1993. It made worldwide A$80M on a A$3M budget including $11M in the US. It has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 87% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Strictly Ballroom**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Esther** | -

Queerphobia rating: 3

Emily is giving *Swing Kids* a 40 even though it didn't come out in 1992 and they didn't watch it.

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Elvis, Moulin Rouge, Master & Commander, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Muriel's Wedding, Romeo + Juliet, Australia, The Great Gatsby, Dead Alive, Napoleon, Pinocchio, Top Gun: Maverick, She's All That, Dirty Dancing, Killers of the Flower Moon, All Quiet on the Western Front, Hacksaw Ridge, La La Land, The Whale, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Silver Linings Playbook, Step Up, Billy Elliot, Save the Last Dance, Center Stage, Flashdance, Black Swan, Newsies, Swing Kids, Step Up 3D, Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL, Magic Mike's Last Dance, Babe, Babe: Pig in the City, Dancing with the Stars, Cool World, Steve Jobs, The Get Down, Vinyl, The Ten Commandments, The Breakfast Club, The Hottie and the Nottie, Cinderella, The Duff, But I'm a Cheerleader, The Devil Wears Prada, The Princess Diaries, Get Real, Reservoir Dogs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A Few Good Men, Following, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Cradle Will Rock

## References

1. ↑ Wikipedia. Strictly Ballroom. Wikipedia.org. Retrieved on June 23, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Strictly Ballroom. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on June 23, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Strictly Ballroom. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on June 23, 2023.
Stigmata

"137: Stigmata w/ Louis Peitzman" is the 184th 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 September 16, 2020.

## Description

"This week, writer and horror head Louis Peitzman (The New York Times, Vulture, Buzzfeed) joins us to talk about supernatural, horror movie, STIGMATA.

We talk about Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne's interesting relationship to horror movies and his Razzie Nominated performance in this movie, the weird space of being a financial success but a critical failure and all the strange twists and turns STIGMATA takes."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from in front of a wall of Ritz crackers** here in 2020."

## Historical Information

"A young woman with no strong religious beliefs, Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) begins having strange and violent experiences, showing signs of the wounds that Jesus received when crucified. When the Vatican gets word of Frankie's situation, a high-ranking cardinal (Jonathan Pryce) requests that the Rev. Andrew Kiernan (Gabriel Byrne) investigate her case. Soon Kiernan realizes that very sinister forces are at work, and tries to rescue Frankie from the entity that is plaguing her."

*Stigmata* was released 9/10/1999 in 1st place against The Sixth Sense, Stir of Echoes, Runaway Bride, and Bowfinger. It made $89M on a $29M budget. It has 22% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 63% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Stigmata**
 **Phil** | 40
 **Louis** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Stigmata. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Stigmata. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Stigmata. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
New Waterford Girl

"211: New Waterford Girl w/ INTERVIEW: Liane Balaban & Tara Spencer-Nairn" is the 299th 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 February 18, 2022. The interview with Liane and Tara begins around 1:26:00.

## Description

“Phil and Kenny fly solo to discuss the Canadian coming of age film NEW WATERFORD GIRL. Stick around until the end for an interview with Phil's college friend and star of the film Liane Balaban and costar Tara Spencer-Nairn!”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a boxing ring** here in 2021."

Contextually, this appears to have been recorded around the release of *Space Jam 2* in July 2021.

## Historical Information

"Mooney (Liane Balaban) feels trapped in her small coastal Canadian town, and with good reason: When she told her parents that her teacher Cecil (Andrew McCarthy) had offered her a spot at an art school in New York, her parents forbade her to go. Then surly Lou (Tara Spencer-Nairn) moves into the neighborhood, reportedly from Manhattan. After quickly becoming friends, the two girls hatch a scheme to escape their provincial prison utilizing Lou's improbable boxing skills."

*New Waterford Girl* was released on 9/12/1999 at the Toronto Film Festival. It made $774K on an unknown budget. It has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 85% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the film.

## Ratings

**New Waterford Girl**
 **Phil** | 75

## Gallery

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## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. New Waterford Girl. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. New Waterford Girl. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
The Crackpots and These Women

"West Wing Wednesday: These Crackpots and These Women w/ Jessica Ellis"(sic) is the 251st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 5th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode The Crackpots and These Women of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on June 30, 2021.

## Description

"Writer/Director Jessica Ellis is back on the show to discuss The West Wing's fifth episode, The Crackpots and These Women.

We talk about how Sorkin writes women, and how this episode's script airs out a lot of his dirty laundry regarding his own scriptwriting. We also discuss the (strangely) relevant plots surrounding the government's relationship to space aliens, potential world shattering plagues, and a proposed coyote highway, and finally get our first glimpse into the interior lives of our favorite characters.

Find Jessica and her new film at: whatlieswest.com”

## Favorite Episode

Jessica cited Celestial Navigation and Noel as her two favorite *West Wing* episodes on the comedic and dramatic spectrums.
Rage Against the Machine: Battle of Los Angeles

"142: Rage Against the Machine: Battle of Los Angeles w/ Rich Monahan" is the 190th 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 21, 2020.

## Description

“Raise your fists and bang your head cause this week we welcome Rich Monahan (Writer and Host of the THAT REMINDS ME live show) to talk about Rage Against the Machine's seminal 1999 album Battle of Los Angeles. We get to dive deep into our history with the band, the album's political context and more than anything just how hard it goes.

Songs Featured in the Episode:

Testify by Rage Against the Machine (Battle of Los Angeles)

Wake Up by Rage Against the Machine (Rage Against the Machine/Self Titled)”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **music** of 1999 **rallying around the family with a pocket full of shells** here in 2020."
Karen Han

**Karen Han** (@karenyhan on Twitter) is a writer for various publications including Vulture, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, VICE, /Film, Polygon, The Daily Beast, The Village Voice, Vox, The New York Times and more.

## Biography

Karen is a regular on the Blank Check podcast and has appeared on Podcast Like It's 1999 starting with Fantasia 2000. Due to a scheduling mishap the episode became a double with Ben Hosley and Julien Donkey-Boy.
Sister Act

**"39: Sister Act with Stacy Traub"** is the 397th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 39th 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 October 27, 2023.

## Description

"On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, producer Stacy Traub joins Phil & Emily to talk about Sister Act.

We talk about Whoopi Goldberg’s performance, our histories with this film (or lack thereof), and the cultural context of catholicism in the 90s."

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host the Mother Superior Mary St. James."

## Historical Information

"When lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) sees her mobster beau, Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, Deloris proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters. In an effort to keep her out of trouble, they assign Deloris to the convent's choir, an ensemble that she soon turns into a vibrant and soulful act that gains widespread attention."

*Sister Act* was released on 5/29/1992 in 2nd place against Lethal Weapon 3, Alien³, and Far and Away. It made $231.6M on a $31M budget. It has 75% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 65% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 stars out of 4.

## Ratings

**Sister Act**
 **Emily** | 97
 **Stacy** | N/A

Queerphobia rating: Emily did not give a rating.

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Sister Act. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on November 17, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Sister Act. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on November 17, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Sister Act. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on November 17, 2023.
Pokémon: The First Movie

"136: Pokémon w/ Michael Natale" is the 183rd 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 September 9, 2020.

## Description

"Have you ever been the very best? Like no one ever was?

Well if you have then you have arrived at the correct episode of Podcast Like its 1999, as this week we welcome Mike Natale (Writer for Comic Book Resources and host of the upcoming You're Missing Out podcast) onto the podcast to talk about the ominously titled POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE.

We get to talking about Pokemon as a multimedia phenomenon in the late 90s and how it just missed some of us age wise, card based box office boosts, how people feel about the movie/animated series in relation to the games and whether or not Pikachu crying brought tears to our eyes.

Will Phil and Kenny leave the episode wanting to catch them all? Listen to find out."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **with my best friend in a world we must defend** here in 2020"

## Historical Information

"Ash, Misty, Brock and Pikachu face Mewtwo, a bioengineered Pokémon, and the super-Pokémon it has created."

*Pokémon: The First Movie* was released 11/12/1999 in 1st place against The Bone Collector, Dogma, The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, and Anywhere But Here. It made $172M on a $5M budget. It has 16% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 64% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Pokémon: The First Movie**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Mike** | 98

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Pokémon: The First Movie. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Pokemon: The First Movie. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
List of production support

Podcast Like It’s 1999 is supported by the following people.

Jaan Kittask - music and artwork

Ernie Hurtado - producer, @erniehurtado

Will Broughton - producer, @willbmusic8

Rob - producer

Emilio Diaz - former social media, @imlaughalone

Sullivan Harris - social media, @sullivanjharris

Michael Rodriguez - video editing

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Summer of Sam

"125: Summer of Sam w/ Karina Longworth" is the 163rd 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 July 1, 2020.

## Description

"It's the Summer. The weather is warm and it's time to ...

stay inside and listen to a podcast within the safety of your own home.

But don't worry we have you covered cause this week we talk about a hot "Summer" movie. What captures the spirit of the summer better than ... a famous serial killer?

This week we talk about Spike Lee's Summer of Sam, starring John Leguizamo and Adrien Brody with very special guest author and movie podcast host extraordinaire Karina Longworth. We talk about John Leguizamo's interesting path through movie stardom, the movie's approach to history and journalism and Spike Lee's career.."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from the hottest summer on record** here in 2020."

## Historical Information

"During the summer of 1977, a killer known as the Son of Sam keeps all of New York City on edge with a series of brutal murders. The philandering Vinny (John Alberto Leguizamo) unwittingly almost becomes a victim of the psychopath, and soon he and numerous people in his orbit -- including his wife, Dionna (Mira Sorvino), his punk-rocker friend, Ritchie (Adrien Brody), and aspiring porn star Ruby (Jennifer Esposito) -- are trying to figure out the identity of the killer, before it's too late."

*Summer of Sam* was released 7/2/1999 in 4th place against Wild Wild West, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and Notting Hill. It made $19.3M on a $22M budget. It has 51% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 60% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Summer of Sam**
 **Phil** | 68
 **Karina** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Summer of Sam. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Summer of Sam. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Summer of Sam. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
Joanna Robinson

**Joanna Robinson** (@jowrotethis on Twitter) is a senior writer for *Vanity Fair* and host of several podcasts including Storm Of Spoilers, Little Gold Men, A Cast of Kings, Decoding Westworld, and Still Watching.

## Biography

She is a big Game of Thrones fan and hosts two fan podcasts for the show: one spoiler-free, called A Cast of Kings (with David Chen), and one spoiler-filled, called Storm of Spoilers (with Da7e Gonzales and Neil Miller). The latter is a sister podcast to Fighting in The War Room, hosted by Katey Rich, David Ehrlich, Matt Patches, and Da7e Gonzales.