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Titus

"184: Titus w/ Rachelle Lefevre" is the 264th 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 August 13, 2021.

## Description

“The gang is getting Shakespearean this week as we're joined by actress Rachelle Lefevre to discuss the underappreciated cinema debut of Julie Taymor, TITUS.

We discuss Hollywood's hesitancy to trust female directors, especially when they are known for their distinct style, the on-set dispute over the Titus character between Taymor and Anthony Hopkins, and the way this movie is often overshadowed in Shakespeare's canon.

Find Rachelle at: twitter.com/RachelleLefevre"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a dinner table enjoying a perfectly normal pastry** here in 2021."

## Historical Information

"Adaptation of Shakespeare's `Titus Andronicus', an epic revenge tragedy of brutal savagery based in Roman times. Titus the general returns to Rome victorious and decides to sacrifice the son of his enemy, the Goths, to appease the Roman dead. After the Queen of Goths pleads for her son's life to no avail, she sets out on a mission of retaliation that leaves few of the participants unscathed."

*Titus* was released in limited release on 12/24/1999 against Stuart Little, Toy Story 2, Any Given Sunday, Bicentennial Man, and The Green Mile. It made $3M on a $18M budget. It has 68% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 86% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

Titus
 **Phil** | 82
 **Rachelle** | 90

## Gallery

Guest Rachelle LefevreTitus w- Rachelle Lefevre Preview
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Titus. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Titus. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Titus. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
What Kind of Day Has It Been

"WEST WING WEDNESDAYS - MINISERIES FINALE: What Kind of Day Has It Been w/ Liz Hannah / INTERVIEW: Writer/Producer Paul Redford" is the 275th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 17th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode What Kind of Day Has It Been? of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. The second part is an interview with writer/producer Paul Redford. It was released on September 22, 2021.

## Description

"Joining us to wrap up West Wing Wednesdays is Liz Hannah, and West Wing writer/producer Paul Redford!

Liz joins Phil in breaking down the final episode of the first season, "What Kind of Day Has it Been?", from it's dramatic final action setpiece, to the ahead of it's time conversation about race. We also go on a WHOLE tangent about Felicity, Lost, and other iconic television cliff hangers.

Then, Paul shares his experience working on The West Wing, and answers some lingering questions about the production of some of our favorite episodes in this miniseries.

Find Liz at: twitter.com/itslizhannah”
The Red Violin

"246: The Red Violin with Norm Wilner" is the 336th 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, 2022.

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"The intricate history of a beautiful antique violin is traced from its creation in Cremona, Italy, in 1681, where a legendary violin maker (Carlo Cecchi) paints it with his dead wife's blood to keep her memory alive, to an auction house in modern-day Montreal, where it draws the eye of an expert appraiser (Samuel L. Jackson). Over the years between, the violin travels through four different countries, where it has a profound impact on all those who own it."

*The Red Violin* was released in the United States on 6/11/1999. It made $10M on an $18M budget.. It has 74% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 91% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 Samuel L. Jackson Movies

 **2** | Jackie Brown
 **3** | The Long Kiss Goodnight
 **4** | Die Hard with a Vengeance
 **5** | Unbreakable

Kenny's Top 5 Movies that Samuel L. Jackson has ever appeared in: Goodfellas, Do the Right Thing, True Romance, Inglorious Basterds, Pulp Fiction

## Ratings

**The Red Violin**
 **Phil** | -
 **Norm** | 59/60

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Last Night, Mansfield Park, American Beauty, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Fight Club, The Social Network, Joker, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, That Thing You Do, A Star is Born, Once, Almost Famous, Amadeus, Immortal Beloved, Chevalier, The Buddy Holly Story, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Contagion, It Follows, Fallen, The Ring, Wild, Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould, Cloud Atlas, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Forrest Gump, Zelig, Kids, Child's Play, Street Legal, The English Patient, Sunshine, Hellraiser, The Ninth Gate, Trees Lounge, Jackie Brown, The 51st State, The Man, A Time to Kill, Deep Blue Sea, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Mandalorian, Parks & Recreation, Jack Reacher, Julien Donkey-Boy, Eyes Wide Shut, Michael Clayton, Pulp Fiction, Die Hard, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Cutthroat Island, Inglorious Basterds, Glass, National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon, Old, Ed Wood, In Dreams, True Crime, Sea of Love, Coming to America, The Exorcist III, Marvel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain Marvel, Being John Malkovich, Where the Wild Things Are, The Fabelmans, Her

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Red Violin. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Red Violin. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Red Violin. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon

"33: Twilight: New Moon with Clay Keller & Ryan Marker" is the 35th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 78th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and 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 2009, the podcast where we talk about the films of 2009 **from Forks** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Bella Swan is on the cusp of her 18th birthday and blissfully happy with her undead beau Edward Cullen. While celebrating her birthday with Edward's family of `vegetarian' vampires, a frightening incident convinces Edward that he's simply too dangerous to be around his sweetheart. He decides to leave the town of Forks in order to ensure her safety - leaving her behind, angry and depressed."

*The Twilight Saga: New Moon* was released on 11/20/2009 in 1st place against *The Blind Side*, 2012, *Planet 51*, and *A Christmas Carol*. It made $709M on a $50M budget.. It has 29% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 61% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Twilight Saga: New Moon**
 **Phil** | 60
 **Clay** | -
 **Ryan** | -

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games series, Twilight series, Panic Room, Adventureland, Clouds of Sils Maria, Stranger Things, Gods & Monsters, Beauty and the Beast, The Men Who Stare at Goats, This is It, Underworld series, The Lord of the Rings series, Transformers series, Fast & Furious series, Bumblebee, The Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns, The Spectacular Now, Grown Ups 2, The Golden Compass, American Pie, About a Boy, Black Panther, Romeo + Juliet, Scream, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Marvel series, Deadpool, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder, Wandavision, Ms. Marvel, My So Called Life, The Empire Strikes Back, Fifty Shades of Grey, Atonement, The Wizard of Oz, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Dexter, Sea of Love, In the Loop, Anywhere But Here, The Land Before Time, Innerspace, Arachnophobia, Letters from Iwo Jima, \*Batteries Not Included

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Twilight Saga: New Moon. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on December 9, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Twilight Saga: New Moon. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on December 9, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Worse than being a vampire is being a vampire's lover. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on December 9, 2022.
The Haunting

"87: The Haunting with Jarett Wieselman" is the 90th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on July 24, 2019.

## Description

"If you’re a fan of set design, boy do we have a movie for you!  Jarett Wieselman (Netflix social media) comes back to the podcast to discuss Jan de Bont’s “The Haunting.” Now, if you’re a fan of logic, dramatic tension, character development, believable motivation, legitimate scares, special effects, utilizing the strengths of your actors or proper villains, look elsewhere."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a decapitating fireplace** here in 2019"

## Historical Information

"This horror tale focuses on visitors to the secluded mansion of Hill House who have been called to the isolated location by Dr. David Marrow (Liam Neeson) as part of a study on insomnia. However, Marrow is really investigating fear, and he plans to scare the subjects, including the introverted Nell (Lili Taylor) and the seductive Theo (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Unfortunately for Marrow and everyone staying at Hill House, the manor is actually haunted by an evil spirit out to torment its guests."

*The Haunting* was released 7/23/1999 in 1st place along with Inspector Gadget and Drop Dead Gorgeous. It made $177M on a $80M budget. It has 17% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 28% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Haunting**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Jarett** | 40

## Movies/TV Mentioned

The Mummy, Drop Dead Gorgeous, House on Haunted Hill, Mystery Men, Taken, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Cold Pursuit, A Walk Among the Tombstones, What Dreams May Come, Speed, Twister, The River Wild, Tomb Raider, Juno, Love Simon, Odd Life of Timothy Green, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life, The Paperboy, The Tourist, Speed 2, Your Friends and Neighbors, The Polar Express, The Haunting of Hill House, Simon Sez, What Lies Beneath, Scream, The Sixth Sense, Hamilton, The Blair Witch Project, Ghostbusters II, Ghost in the Machine, FearDotCom, Mimic, Six Feet Under, This is Us, Field of Dreams, Crimson Peak, Love Stinks, Road to Perdition, The Wolfman, Thirteen Days, Three Days of the Condor, The Next Three Days, 3 Days to Kill, The Ring, Wild Things, Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Arlington Road, The Craft, Austin Powers, Austin Powers: Goldmember, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Anchorman, Arrested Development, Gilmore Girls, Will & Grace, Friends, Veronica Mars, iZombie, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, Paranormal Activity, Chronicle, Twilight Zone: The Movie, The Matrix, Search Party, The Office

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Haunting. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Haunting. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Haunting. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
Y2K

"204: Y2K w/ Sean O'Connor" is the 291st 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 31, 2021.

## Description

“Join us and Comedian Sean O'Connor as we usher in the final year of Podcast Like It's 1999 by discussing the utter chaos that surrounded the turning of a century, through the lens of the horrific made for television thriller; Y2K: The Movie.

Find Sean at: twitter.com/seanoconnz"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **phenomenon** of 1999, **huddled here in a bunker** from the year 2021."

## Historical Information

"As the new millennium approaches, a computer-failure expert (Ken Olin) hurries to stop a nuclear meltdown outside his hometown of Seattle."

*Y2K* premiered on NBC on November 21, 1999.

## Ratings

**Y2K**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Sean** | N/A

## Gallery

Ken Olin & Joe MortonKen Olin & Kate VernonGuest Sean O'ConnorY2K w- Sean O'Connor Preview
Three to Tango

"114: Three to Tango with Tia Napolitano" is the 139th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on January 29, 2020.

## Description

"This week Phil and Kenny talk about Three to Tango, a rom-com with the deliciously late 90's cast of Neve Cambell, Dylan McDermott and Matthew Perry. And in an effort to bring in a third dance partner and out de facto FRIENDS cast expert, writer and producer Tia Napolitano (Station 19, Grey's Anatomy).”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from the gay man professional of the year ceremony** here in 2020"

## Historical information

"Oscar (Matthew Perry) and Peter (Oliver Platt) land a career-making opportunity when a Chicago tycoon (Dylan McDermott) chooses them to compete for the design of a cultural center. The tycoon mistakenly believes that Oscar is gay and has him spy on his mistress Amy (Neve Campbell). Oscar goes along with it and ends up falling in love with Amy."

*Three to Tango* was released 10/22/1999 in 8th place behind The Best Man, Bringing Out the Dead and Bats. It made $10.5M on a $20M budget. It has 28% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 48% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Three to Tango**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Tia** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Three to Tango. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Three to Tango. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Three to Tango. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
The Thomas Crown Affair

"31: The Thomas Crown Affair with Stacy Traub and Hunter Covington" is the 32nd 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 27, 2018.

## Description

"To paraphrase the great 20th century philosopher Lisa Turtle,  "What is art? Are we art? Is art art? And, most importantly, is The Thomas Crown Affair art?"

Television writer/producers, and the subject of a recent Hollywood Reporter piece on their courtship, Stacy Traub (Glee, Blackish, SMILF) and Hunter Covington (It's Always Sunny, Alone Together, The Carmichael Show) join Phil and Kenny to discuss that very question.

Does "The Thomas Crown Affair" rise to the level of the pieces its protagonist steals? Does it have the delicate touch of Manet's "The Banks of the Seine at Argenteuil?" Does it's scope and emotional heft more closely resemble Edward Burkne-Jones' "The Mirror of Venus?"  Is Pierce Brosnan's mysterious nature mirrored in Magritte's "The Son of Man?" Is Rene Russo's effortless elegance akin to that of Monet's "San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk?" Or is its simple structure and sophomoric execution more like Cassius Macellus Coolidge's "Dogs Playing Poker?"

Tune in to the podcast to find out! "

## 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 trojan horses** here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"Bored billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) decides to entertain himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum. When Catherine Banning (Rene Russo), an investigator for the museum's insurance company, takes an interest in Crown, a complicated back-and-forth game with romantic undertones begins between them. In an attempt to find out where Banning's loyalties lie, Crown returns the painting and essentially turns himself in, hoping that Banning's feelings for him will lead to an escape."

*The Thomas Crown Affair* was released on 8/6/1999 in 4th place against The Sixth Sense, The Blair Witch Project, and Runaway Bride. It made $124M on a $48M budget. It has 70% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 77% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

Hunter told a story about an encounter with Renee Russo in a picket line

There was also a brief discussion of *Bright*.

## Ratings

**The Thomas Crown Affair**
 **Phil** | 75
 **Stacy** | 65
 **Hunter** | 70

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-thomas-crown-affair-1999
2. ↑ 0:45:00
3. ↑ 0:55:00
Wayne's World

**"31: Wayne’s World with Harry Elfont & Deborah Kaplan"** is the 388th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 31st 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 1, 2023.

## Description

"On this week’s episode of Podcast Like It's 1992, writer/directors Harry Elfont & Deborah Kaplan join us to talk about Wayne’s World.

We dive deep into the mechanics of this beloved classic, audience expectations back in 92 vs our own rewatch, and how a movie like this seemingly shouldn’t work but very much does!"

## Historical Information

"A big screen spin-off of the "Saturday Night Live" skit. Rob Lowe plays a producer that wants to take the public access "Wayne's World" to the world of commercial television. Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) battle to save their show and Wayne's girlfriend from Lowe."

*Wayne's World* was released 2/14/1992 in 1st place against Medicine Man, Fried Green Tomatoes, and The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. It made $183.1M on a $20M budget. It has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 84% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Wayne's World**
 **Emily** | 99
 **Deborah** | 80/85
 **Harry** | 92

Queerphobia rating: 3, Sister Act retroactively given a 3

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Wayne's World. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on September 25, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Wayne's World. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on August 25, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Wayne's World. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on September 25, 2023.
Todd Mulcahy (Part 1 and 2)

"FELICITY FRIDAY: "Todd Mulcahy" (Part 1 and 2) with Celine Geiger" is the 150th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 3rd episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the episodes "Todd Mulcahy (Part 1)" and "Todd Mulcahy (Part 2)" of *Felicity* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on April 17, 2020.

## Description

"Phil talks to writer Celine Geiger (The Vampire Diaries, Nancy Drew) about Todd Mulcahy Part 1 & 2, the thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of FELICITY Season 1. They get into the wild mess that is Felicity's love life, more college talk and dumb love mistakes."
NO CRINJ OATH

the no crinj oath is the oath that all server members must pledge or they will be kinda crinj and that's not good

it's in the Oath-of-no-cringe channel

it was made by Hans on Wednesday, Feburary 17th, 2021 after being asked by 404 to make an oath

it goes like this:

***I pledge to the Hmmyes***

***That all cringe shall be banned***

***And if I cringe***

***I will be placed***

***In the pot of mcdonald's mustard***

***And suffer for the rest of eternity***

***Amen***

truly words to live by :)
The Matrix

"82: The Matrix Part 1 with Emily St. James" and "83: The Matrix (Part 2) with Emily St. James" are the 85th and 86th overall episodes of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episodes were released as a two-parter on June 19 and 26, 2019.

## Description

### Part 1

"How do you blurb a movie like “The Matrix?”  How do you write a blurb that doesn’t suck?  How do you blurb a movie like “The Matrix?” By mentioning that it’s now beloved by cucks? Many a-things you’d want to blurb about it.  Many a-things you still don’t understand! But how can start to say The film deserves all the A’s Without sounding like a goober or a Stan?! How do you blurb a movie like “The Matrix?” How do you stop a bullet with your hand? Emily St. James (Vox Media) joins Phil and Kenny to analyze and break down the revolutionary, uber-successful and impossibly influential film “The Matrix.”"

### Part 2

"Check out the thrilling conclusion of Podcast Like it’s 1999s two-podcast series on The Matrix!"

## Kenny's Intro

### Part 1

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **aboard the Nebuchadnezzar** here in 2019"

### Part 2

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **back aboard the Nebuchadnezzar** here in 2019**"**

## Historical information

"Neo (Keanu Reeves) believes that Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question -- What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life."

*The Matrix* was released 3/31/1999 in 1st place ahead of 10 Things I Hate About You and The Out-of-Towners. It made $463M on a $63M budget. It has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 85% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Matrix**
 **Phil** | 89
 **Emily** | 97

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Matrix. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Matrix. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Matrix. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
The Thirteenth Floor

"165: The Thirteenth Floor w/ Jessica Ellis" is the 231st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on March 31, 2021. The last 15 minutes contained a discussion of *Wonder Woman 84*.

## Description

"Writer/Director (And our go-to guest for subpar movies) Jessica Ellis is back on the show this week to talk about a movie that reaches for the stars, and barely hits the clouds; the embarrassingly executed sci-fi thriller THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR.

We talk about all the ways this movie fails to live up to its promising premise, and the few ways it manages to sneak in the odd pearl. We also discuss the unfortunate way female stars in the 90s were used up and forgotten about, and the film's unavoidable connections to more popular films of the time, such as The Matrix and Gattaca. (Inexplicably) Kick off your shoes, and hop into another reality, as we put on our tin foil hats to and dive head first into the world of simulation theory, forgotten actors, and Roland Emmerich.

Learn about Jessica's latest movie "What Lies West" at: whatlieswest.com"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical information

"A man awakens to discover a bloody shirt in his house and his boss murdered the night before. Did he do it? Why can't he remember? "The Thirteenth Floor" is a sci-fi thriller that explores the ominous possibility of computer-simulated universes, where people only believe they are real."

*The Thirteenth Floor* was released 5/28/1999 in 5th place against Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Notting Hill, The Mummy, and Entrapment. It made $18.5M on a $60M budget. It has 30% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 64% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

The Thirteenth Floor
 **Phil** | 40
 **Jessica** | N/A

## Gallery

Craig Bierko and Gretchen MolBierko in a simulated 1937 Los AngelesJessica Ellis
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Thirteenth Floor. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Thirteenth Floor. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Thirteenth Floor. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The Fugitive + US Marshals

**"16: The Fugitive + US Marshals with Clay Keller"** is the 16th episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 96th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on July 10, 2023.

## Description

"Clay Keller joins us to talk about The Fugitive + US Marshals.

We discuss the online discourse concerning these two movies, what we’ve gleaned from a back to back viewing, and what exactly constitutes a dad movie."
Twin Dragons

"228: Twin Dragons w/ Jason Kleeberg" is the 318th 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 17, 2022.

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Decades after the abduction of his newborn twin, world-famous American pianist John Ma (Jackie Chan) arrives in Hong Kong to perform and finds himself face-to-face with Boomer (Jackie Chan), the identical twin brother he has never known. When the reunited brothers switch places by mistake, John discovers that Boomer is a petty criminal with a knack for getting into trouble. Soon John gets in over his head with a group of gangsters looking for Boomer, and his brother vows to save him."

*Twin Dragons* is a 1992 Hong Kong film that was released on 4/9/1999 in a dubbed version in the US. It premiered in 8th place against The Matrix, Never Been Kissed, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Out-of-Towners. It made $46.9M on an unknown budget. It has 44% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 49% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the film.

## Ratings

**Twin Dragons**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Jason** | -

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Police Story, Double Trouble, Double Dragon, Rush Hour, Rumble in the Bronx, Supercop, Jackass Forever, The Social Network, Full House, The Medallion, The Accidental Spy, Shanghai Noon, The Tuxedo, Infernal Affairs, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix, Double Impact, Big Business, A Comedy of Errors, The Prince and the Pauper, The Parent Trap, The Shining, The Exorcist, Coma, Dead Ringers, Jack and Jill, End of Days, Three Kings, The 13th Warrior, The Mummy, Blue Streak, Wild Wild West, Payback, Virus, Simon Sez, The Boondock Saints, The Mod Squad, Entrapment, Lake Placid, Die Hard, Pearl Harbor, Transformers, Ambulance, Hurricane Heist, Den of Thieves, Point Break, The Lost City, The Shawshank Redemption, Eye of the Beholder, Wonder Boys, Striking Distance, Sudden Death, The Dark Knight Rises, Inspector Gadget, She’s Out of My League, Living Dead movies

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Twin Dragons. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Twin Dragons. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
The Rage: Carrie 2

"176: The Rage: Carrie 2 w/ Becky Feldman" is the 248th 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 18, 2021.

## Description

“This week, we're talking clever kills, Stephen King, and Jason London with Too Stupid To Live's Becky Feldman, as we cover one of the most 90s horror movies out there, THE RAGE: CARRIE 2.

We talk about how Carrie 2 is a completely different beast than its masterpiece of a predecessor, and how the connection to the first doomed it before it even hit theaters. We also break down how violence is portrayed in either movie, and how either direction isn't necessarily the wrong direction. Becky shares her thoughts on how these films play through the eyes of a woman vs. the eyes of a man, and we compare it to movies with similar viewpoints, such as Teeth and Promising Young Woman.

If you enjoyed the conversation, definitely check out Phil's appearance on TStL, talking about cowboy dragons and love at: apple.co/3iPqkx4

Find Becky at: beckyfeldman.com"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"When her closest friend commits suicide after being manipulated by the popular crowd, quiet and bookish Rachel Lang (Emily Bergl) decides to get back at the guilty parties. Although Rachel falls for sensitive football player Jesse Ryan (Jason London), she remains determined to punish his callous friends. When Rachel discovers that she has superhuman abilities, it ups the stakes for her revenge, echoing a supernatural incident that occurred decades before."

*The Rage: Carrie 2* was released on 3/12/1999 in 3rd place against Analyze This and Cruel Intentions. It made $17M on a $21M budget. It has 24% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 33% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

Becky specifically requested to discuss this movie. She had a prior affection for it due to her love of the London twins.

## Canadian Corner 🍁

Phil revealed that he took special glee in seeing the high school in *Carrie* (2013) burn because that was the school he attended.

## Ratings

The Rage: Carrie 2
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Becky** | -

Becky gave a caveat that she would not recommend this to anyone younger than her own peer group. Phil gave a slight recommendation only in the situation where you are watching this as a companion piece to the original film.

## Gallery

Rachel Lang played by Emily BerglEmily Bergl and Amy IrvingGuest Becky Feldman
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Rage: Carrie 2. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Rage: Carrie 2. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Rage: Carrie 2. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
4. ↑ IMDb. Carrie (2013) - Filming & Production. IMDb.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The Limey

"130: The Limey w/ David Sims" is the 173rd 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 August 5, 2020.

## Description

"Tell him we're podding! We hop on a flight from London to LA this week with Blank Check Host and Atlantic Film Critic David Sims to talk about Steven Soderbergh's THE LIMEY.

We talk about Soderbergh's insane Hot Streak in the late 90s/early 00s between this, Out of Sight, and Ocean's Eleven, the contentious relationship between screenwriter Lem Dobbs and Soderbergh, Terrence Stamp's importance in Britain and how this movie plays with his legacy."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a window seat in coach** here in 2020."

## Historical Information

"The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine (Peter Fonda) and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own."

*The Limey* was released 10/8/1999 in 26th place against Double Jeopardy, Random Hearts, Three Kings, American Beauty, and Superstar. It made $3.2M on a $10M budget. It has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 78% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 Soderberghs

 **2** | Ocean's Eleven
 **3** | The Limey
 **5** | Contagion

This list was later amended in the Sex, Lies & Videotape episode.

## David's 1999 Top 10

1. Eyes Wide Shut
2. The Matrix
3. The Iron Giant
4. The Straight Story
5. The Insider
6. The Blair Witch Project
7. The Limey
8. Being John Malkovich
9. The Talented Mr. Ripley
10. Rosetta

## Ratings

**The Limey**
 **Phil** | 75
 **David** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Limey. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Limey. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Limey. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
Tricks and Treats

"FREAK & GEEKS: "Tricks and Treats" with David Iserson" is the 102nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 3rd episode of the Freaky Fridays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Tricks and Treats" from *Freaks & Geeks* and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on September 27, 2019.

## Description

"Novelist and Screenwriter David Iserson (His novel Firecracker,The Spy Who Dumped Me) joins us again on this Freakiest of Fridays for the discussion of TRICKS AND TREATS, the third episode of FREAKS AND GEEKS. We talk the ups and downs of Freaks and Geeks as it settles into its run and our beautifully awkward Halloween memories."
The Hurt Locker

"22: The Hurt Locker with Chuck Hayward" is the 24th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 67th Patreon episode overall. The episode was hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and released on October 3, 2022.

## Description

"This week on 2009... we are talking about The Hurt Locker with Chuck Hayward!

A semi forgotten modern war film, we talk about the concept of un-marketable movies, also Jeremy Renner's career in Marvel and Mission Impossible movies, and Kenny goes in depth about his plans to rob his college drug dealer."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Following the death of their well-respected Staff Sergeant in Iraq, Sergeant JT Stanborn and Specialist Owen Eldridge find their Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit saddled with a very different team leader. Staff Sergeant William James is an inveterate risk-taker who seems to thrive on war, but there's no denying his gift for defusing bombs."

*The Hurt Locker* was released in 4 theaters on 6/26/2009 against *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen*, The Proposal, and The Hangover. It made $49.2M on a $15M budget.. It has 97% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 84% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Hurt Locker**
 **Phil** | 80
 **Chuck** | 85

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Life, Harlem Nights, Thirteen Lives, The Tomorrow War, A Journal for Jordan, Strange Days, Blue Steel, Near Dark, Point Break, Avatar, Good Will Hunting, Titanic, LA Confidential, La La Land, Moonlight, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Terminator, Terminator 2, Alien, Aliens, Ferngully, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, The Bourne Legacy, The Tonight Show, The Town, Lost in Translation, Seven Beauties, Zero Dark Thirty, The Power of the Dog, Nomadland, The Artist, Parasite, Moonlight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Spotlight, No Country for Old Men, The Godfather, Godfather II, The Sting, The French Connection, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Rocky, Annie Hall, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Three Kings, Heat, Better Call Saul, Saving Private Ryan, The Insider, Detroit, Argo, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Silver Linings Playbook, Lincoln, Les Miserables, Django Unchained, Life of Pi, Amour, The Master, A Star is Born, Green Book, Roma, BlackkKlansman, The Shape of Water, The Favourite, Bohemian Rhapsody, Detroit Rock City, The Miraculous Year (unaired pilot), The Corrections (unaired pilot), The Boys, Point Break remake, Inglorious Basterds, Precious, A Serious Man, A Single Man, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Half Nelson, Black Mirror, Hollywoodland

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Hurt Locker. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Hurt Locker. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The most dangerous job in the Army. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
The World is Not Enough

"55: The World Is Not Enough with Eric Carrasco" is the 58th 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 12, 2018.

## Description

"Christmas comes early for the listeners of Podcast Like It’s 1999 as Phil and Kenny are joined by Eric Carrasco (Supergirl) to discuss the 1999 Denise Richards vehicle “Dr. Christmas Jones and the World Is Not Enough” (co-starring Pierce Brosnan as James Bond)."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we look back at the films of 1999 **from an Azerbaijani oil pipeline** here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"Bond (Pierce Brosnan) must race to defuse an international power struggle with the world's oil supply hanging in the balance. Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), is the daughter of a murdered oil tycoon whom Bond is assigned to protect. The villain is Renard (Robert Carlyle), who has a bullet lodged in his brain rendering him unable to feel pain. Also featuring nuclear weapons expert Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards)."

*The World is Not Enough* was released on 11/8/1999 in 1st place against Sleepy Hollow, Pokémon: The First Movie, The Bone Collector, and Dogma. It made $361M on a $135M budget. It has 52% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 49% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The World is Not Enough**
 **Phil** | 70
 **Eric** | 94

## References

1. ↑ Roger Ebert. The World is Not Enough. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 29, 2022.
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

"131: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc w/ Joe Reid" is the 175th 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 August 12, 2020.

## Description

"We have a message for you and that message is that maybe Luc Besson wasn't the right person to tell the story of Joan of Arc.

This week we welcome Joe Reid of This Had Oscar Buzz to talk about the big prestige follow-up to The Fifth Element in THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC. We get into all the nitty gritty about its development process (including Katheryn Bigelow being the original director attached), Milla Jovovich's wild and interesting career, and get to talk 1999 Oscar Buzz with one of the biggest experts around."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a jail cell with our Jewish sounding conscience** here in 2020."

## Historical Information

"Mystic, maiden, martyr - whatever you choose to call her, it is difficult to dispute that Joan of Arc led a remarkably accomplished life for a peasant girl who never went to school ... and never saw her 20th birthday. It all began in 1429, when a teenage girl from a remote village in France stood before the world and announced she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country."

*The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc* was released 11/12/1999 in 4th place against Pokémon: The First Movie, The Bone Collector, Dogma, and Anywhere But Here. It made $67M on a $60M budget. It has 31% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 58% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc**
 **Phil** | 60
 **Joe** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
Stand By Me + Explorers

**"4: Stand By Me + Explorers with Jessica Ellis"** is the 4th episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 84th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on March 6, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It’s Double Features, Writer/Director Jessica Ellis joins us to talk about two River Phoenix films!

Stand By Me + Explorers

We share our thoughts on what makes or breaks a coming of age movie, the concept of a Spielberg-ian vibe, and Explorers’ box office reception having come out just a week after Back to the Future."
Was It Good for You?

"SEX AND THE CITY SATUDAYS: David Iserson"(sic) is the 230th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 18th episode of the Sex and the City Saturdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Was It Good for You?" from *Sex and the City* Season 2 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on March 27, 2021.

## Description

"Writer David Iserson (Mr. Robot, Mad Men) joins us to watch season 2, episode 16: Was It Good For You?

David shares what lessons about writing he learned from the show, and his thoughts on why this episode might feel a bit off. Meanwhile, in the epsiode, Charlotte signs the crew up for a sex class after her lover falls asleep in the sack, Samantha decides to have a threesome with a gay couple, and Carrie begins seeing a recovering alcoholic.

Find David at: twitter.com/davidiserson”
The Talented Mr. Ripley + Gone Girl

**"23: Talented Mr. Ripley + Gone Girl with Tia Napolitano"** is the 23rd episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 103rd Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on September 18, 2023.

## Description

"On this episode of Podcast Like It’s Double Features, writer Tia Napolitano joins us to compare/contrast The Talented Mr. Ripley + Gone Girl!

Two book to screen adaptations, we talk about how each film’s mystery unfolds, and what we gleaned from a rewatch!"

## Trivia and Ephemera

* The Talented Mr. Ripley was covered in the main feed for Podcast Like It's 1999
Trekkies

"122: Trekkies with Emei Willis and Sean Bennett" is the 147th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove. The episode was released on March 25, 2020.

## Description

"Set phasers to fun! (I'm sorry) This week on the Podcast, Phil talks to writers Emei Willis (on the forthcoming STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS) and Sean Bennett (ELEMENTARY) about the documentary TREKKIES. They talk about their own relationships with the Star Trek franchise and the late 90s documentary take on fandom then versus now. "

## Kenny's Intro

Kenny did not participate in the episode.

## Historical Information

"The science fiction TV franchise "Star Trek" has had a seismic impact on the lives of its most obsessive fans. Known as Trekkies, these diehard devotees wear their Starfleet costumes in public, speak in Klingon and even redecorate their offices and homes to mimic the look of the "Star Trek" world. In this documentary, former "Star Trek" actress Denise Crosby travels the country interviewing famous fans like Barbara Adams and exploring the reasons behind the show's enduring appeal."

*Trekkies* was released 5/21/1999. It made $318K on a $375K budget. It has 85% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 70% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

This is the first 1999 film that Kenny has not been a part of the podcast and for which he has not assigned a score. He also was not on the Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century episode but that was not theatrically released.

## Ratings

**Trekkies**
 **Emei** | N/A
 **Sean** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Trekkies. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Trekkies. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Trekkies. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
Wild Wild West

"2: Wild Wild West" is the 2nd 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 6, 2017. The episode ended with Kenny viewing the music video for the first time.

## Description

"In this episode, Phil and Kenny mosey on over to Barry Sonnenfeld's steampunk (?) Western (?) comedy (?)  "Wild Wild West." Was the film deserving of the wagon-load of Razzies it took home in 1999? Is Will Smith and Kevin Kline the worst on-screen pairing of the year? Was there a hidden brilliance to Kenneth Branagh's performance as a legless man obsessed with mechanical spiders? And what exactly was Salma Hayek even doing there? Mount up and well tell you the tale of the biggest bomb of 1999. "

## Kenny's Intro

"Welcome to the second episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* where Phil Iscove and I talk about the movies ... of 1999 from our perches here in 2017."

## Historical Information

"When President Ulysses S. Grant (Kevin Kline) learns that diabolical inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh) is planning to assassinate him, he orders Civil War hero James West (Will Smith) and U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon (also Kline) to arrest him. West's trigger-happy personality doesn't always mesh well with that of the thoughtful Gordon, but they manage to work together. And with the help of a mysterious stranger (Salma Hayek), West and Gordon close in on Loveless."

*Wild Wild West* was released on 6/30/1999 in 1st place against Big Daddy, Tarzan & South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. It made $222M on a $170M budget. It has 17% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 28% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Wild Wild West**
 **Phil** | 30

Ratings were not actually given during the episode.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_zXKtfKnfT8
2. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wild-wild-west-1999