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Lean on Me

"6: Lean on Me w/ Chuck Hayward" is the 6th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series released on February 22, 2021. Kenny and Phil are joined by writer Chuck Hayward (Wandavision) to discuss the inner city school drama Lean on Me and rank their top 5 Morgan Freeman movies.

## Description

"Screenwriter Chuck Hayward (WandaVision/Dear White People) takes us on a trip to New Jersey in the 80s to discuss the dramatization of principal Joe Clark's life, LEAN ON ME.

Lead by a showstopping performance from Morgan Freeman, and directed by the legendary John G. Avildsen, Lean on Me tackles the complicated real life story of a principal, with many flaws of his own, taking on an issue passed down to him from years of systemic injustice for inner city children. We discuss the lukewarm reception this film met at its premiere, and its journey to becoming an American classic, and a television staple. We also take a deep dive into Freeman's career, ranking our favorite performances of his, and trying to figure out what the heck happened at the Academy Awards that year. Tack on a beautiful rendition of the Eastside High Alma Mater from Kenny and Chuck, and some WandaVision reception talk (How could we not?), and you have an episode for the ages."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"In this fact-based film, a New Jersey superintendent, Dr. Frank Napier (Robert Guillaume), watches helplessly as East Side High becomes the lowest-ranked school in the state. With nowhere else to turn, Dr. Napier enlists maverick ex-teacher Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) to take over as principal of the declining school. Unfortunately for Clark, before he can focus on improving the student body's state exam scores, he has to somehow rid the school of its gang and narcotics problems."

*Lean on Me* was released 3/3/1989 in 1st place against Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, The 'Burbs, *Rain Man*, *Dream a Little Dream*, and *Three Fugitives*. It made $31M on a $10M budget. It has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 85% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

Kenny revealed that his son was named after a Morgan Freeman character, Rawlins from *Glory*

## Top 5 Morgan Freeman roles

 4
 3
 2
 1

## Ratings

**Lean On Me**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Chuck** | -

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Lean on Me. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Lean on Me. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Lean on Me. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
Limbo

"188: Limbo" is the 272nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on September 10, 2021.

## Description

“For the first time in a while, Phil and Kenny are flying solo to talk about the painfully underappreciated John Sayles film LIMBO.

Is this the best parent/kid movie we've discussed on the podcast? Maybe! We talk about this movie's chaotic structure, and try to figure out why it works so well for us, as well as it's abrupt ending that beat The Sopranos to the chase. We also discuss David Strathairn's career, from our love of his kind persona, to our anger toward his lack of an Oscar."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"After a traumatic accident years ago that left others dead, Joe Gastineau (David Strathairn) has lived a life full of guilt, leading a solitary existence as a fisherman in Alaska. After he meets lounge singer Donna (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), he starts to fall for her and open up. However, when Joe's half brother (Casey Siemaszko) returns, asking for help, it sends Joe, Donna and her daughter, Noelle (Vanessa Martinez), on a boat ride that will change their lives."

*Limbo* was released on 6/4/1999 against Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Notting Hill, Instinct, and The Mummy. It made $2M on a $10M budget. It has 72% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 69% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

This is the first episode without a guest since the Third Annual 52 in Review and the first covering a 1999 movie since 140: The Mod Squad.

## Ratings

Limbo
 **Phil** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Limbo. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Limbo. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Limbo. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Podcast Like It's Halloween

***Podcast Like It's Halloween*** is a miniseries within Podcast Like It's 1999 covering horror, thriller and fantasy films and media for the Halloween season.

## Description

"Spooky Season has officially begun on Podcast Like It's 1999!”

The miniseries ran during October 2021 and crossed over to the Patreon as well. In addition to films, the miniseries covered television, music and a live watch-along for Bats with Danielle Savre and Barrett Doss on PlutoTV.

## Gallery

October 2021 scheduleBats Live eventOctober 2021 Patreon schedule
TV Ratings in 1999

"96: TV Ratings in 1999 with Joe Adalian" is the 101st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart and was released on September 25, 2019.

## Description

"TV Shows in 1999. What were the people watching? What Were We Watching? What Was a Hit? What Was a Flop? We sit down with Joe Adalian, West Coast editor for Vulture(New York Magazine), to answer all these questions (or not) and many more. We try to figure out what was up with what people were watching in 1999 and what deserved those views."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **television ratings** of 1999, **from inside a tube TV** here in 2019."
Sophomoric

"FELICITY FRIDAYS: "Sophomoric" w/ Rina Mimoun & Director Lawrence Trilling" is the 160th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 12th episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Sophomoric" of *Felicity* Season 2 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on June 19, 2020.

## Description

"This week we are glad to have writer Rina Mimoun (Dawson's Creek, Gilmore Girls, Everwood) to lend us her Young Adult television expertise and talk to us about the Season 2 premiere of FELICITY,  SOPHOMORIC.

We talk about Felicity and Ben's cross-country summer, how Noel and Julie must have felt during all that, Michael Peña's introduction as a new freshman, Brian.

Also, recurring Felicity director/the director of this episode, Lawrence Trilling re-joins us to talk about how it was directing the first episode of a new season of a hot series, his collaboration with JJ Abrams and other stories from the set."
Lord John Marbury

"WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: Lord John Marbury w/ Jessica Ellis" is the 263rd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 11th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode Lord John Marbury of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on August 11, 2021.

## Description

"Writer/Director Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) returns to The West Wing to discuss episode 11, LORD JOHN MARBURY.

We talk about the standout performance from Roger Rees as the titular John Marbury, the way the show expertly lays out breadcrumbs that lead to its season finales, and the complexities of CJ's romances and workplace relationships. We also discuss Sorkin's comedy chops, down to his appearance on 30 Rock.

Find Jessica at: twitter.com/baddestmamajama”
Inspector Gadget

"218: Inspector Gadget w/ Emma Stefansky" is the 308th 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 April 8, 2022.

## Description

“Resident gadget lover Emma Stefansky returns to the show as we FINALLY cover INSPECTOR GADGET.

We talk about the history of movie studios adapting IP, Kenny shares his experience with Quibi and how it relates to what Disney was doing in the 90s, and we all try to figure out what our ideal Inspector Gadget pitch would be in 2022.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **fighting our mechanical doppelgänger atop a yellow bridge** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"John Brown (Matthew Broderick) is a bumbling but well-intentioned security guard who is badly injured in an explosion planned by an evil mastermind. He is taken to a laboratory, where Brenda (Joely Fisher), a leading robotics surgeon, replaces his damaged limbs with state-of-the-art gadgets and tools. Named "Inspector Gadget" by the press, John -- along with his niece, Penny (Michelle Trachtenberg), and her trusty dog, Brain -- uses his new powers to discover who was behind the explosion."

*Inspector Gadget* was released on 7/23/1999 in 2nd place against The Haunting, American Pie, and Eyes Wide Shut. It made $134M on a $70M budget. It has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 18% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Inspector Gadget**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Emma** | -

Phil gave this a pre rating of 51 when he previously watched the movie for an episode that never happened.

## Gallery

Guest Emma StefanskyInspector Gadget w- Emma Stefansky Preview
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Inspector Gadget. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Inspector Gadget. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Inspector Gadget. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Tango & Cash

"24: Tango & Cash w/ Tom Lorenzo" is the 24th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on August 16, 2021.

## Description

"Tom Lorenzo (You're Missing Out Podcast) is on the show this week to discuss the hilariously bad 80s action flick TANGO & CASH.

We discuss Sylvester Stallone's career, from Rocky, to this, and beyond to try to understand why his lows are so low, and his highs are so high. We also talk about his on-screen persona, and how flipping that on its head rarely works out. We compare that to his co-star Kurt Russell, whose comedic timing and ability to expertly play off his good looks, almost manages to keep this movie on its feet.

Find Tom at: twitter.com/ragingbull1990"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Police officers Ray Tango (Sylvester Stallone) and Gabe Cash (Kurt Russell) are narcotics experts working to bring down drug lord Yves Perret (Jack Palance). In an attempt to stymie their efforts, Perret sets up Tango and Cash, making it look as if they've killed an FBI agent. Arrested and put in prison, the two cops formulate an escape plan and, once out, team up with Tango's exotic dancer sister, Katherine (Teri Hatcher), in order to clear their records and take down Perret once and for all."

*Tango & Cash* was released 12/22/1989 in 2nd place behind National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and ahead of The War of the Roses, and Back to the Future Part II. It made $120M on a $54M budget. It has 30% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 52% from audiences. Ebert did not write a review but covered the film on *Siskel & Ebert*. The *Los Angeles Times* called it a "waste of time on all levels."

## Ratings

Tango & Cash
 **Phil** | 75
 **Tom** | 70

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Tango & Cash. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Tango & Cash. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Siskel & Ebert. Siskel & Ebert Classics - 12/22/89 - Tango & Cash, Always, Born on the Fourth of July. Youtube. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
4. ↑ Michael Wilmington. MOVIE REVIEW : ‘Tango and Cash’: A Buddy Film Gone Bad. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Sneakers

**"46: Sneakers with Liz Hannah"** is the 404th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 46th 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 December 8, 2023.

## Description

"On this week's episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992 writer Liz Hannah joins us to discuss Sneakers.

Top of the list for her 92 picks, we talk about the hotter than hot cast, the film’s technological specificity, and the SAG-AFTRA deal."

## Ratings

**Sneakers**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Liz** | -

Queerphobia rating: 3
Will & Grace

"Will & Grace with Jeff Greenstein" is the 322nd 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 July 15, 2022. The episode discusses *Will & Grace* as a whole and also Jeff's episode #205 *Polk Defeats Truman*.

## Description

“Headwriter and showrunner on WILL & GRACE Jeff Greenstein joins us to talk about the strategy of sitcom timeslots, how the show's lead characters was not only head of its time, but ahead of our current time, and much more!”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **tv shows** of 1999, **from a hat, and by a hat I mean a ski lodge in Switzerland** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Polk Defeats Truman" is the 5th episode of season two and was Jeff's first solo writing credit. It was directed by James Burrows and aired on November 16, 1999.

"With 90% of his practice now devoted to Harlin Polk, Will coldly dismisses all of his smaller clients. Karen is put on a budget by her husband, so Grace helps her shop for cheaper clothes."

## Trivia and Ephemera

Weirdly, there was a discussion on the breaking news of the Joker sequel with Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Seinfeld, ER, Friends, Mad About You, Caroline in the City, The Single Guy, Veronica's Closet, Frasier, George Washington, Abbott Elementary, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mr. Robot, 30 Rock, Suddenly Susan, Joker sequel, Little Shop of Horrors, A Star is Born, Inside Schwartz, Taxi, Cheers, 42 Up

## References

1. ↑ Matt Grobar. Lady Gaga Circling ‘Joker’ Sequel. Deadline. Retrieved on July 15, 2022.
The Out-of-Towners

"115: The Out-of-Towners" is the 140th 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 February 5, 2020.The episode description and intro music identify this as a Friday Night Dumps but it has a full episode number and was released on a Wednesday in the normal cycle.

## Description

"Did you know that Steve Martin had multiple comedies in 1999, do you know that it was a remake of a moderately successful Neil Simon movie, do you know that its was not only a flop critically but also a massive flop financially? Well if you did than you might have already realized that this week Kenny and Phil are talking about The Out-of-Towners on our Friday Dump.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **straight from a nymphomaniac's anonymous meeting** here in 2020"

## Historical information

"With the children out of the house, Henry (Steve Martin) and Nancy Clark (Goldie Hawn) head to New York City to embrace their cosmopolitan dreams. Henry has set up a job interview with an advertising firm, and Nancy hopes to add some spice to their marriage. But nothing goes according to plan for the couple, as they endure lost luggage, muggers, a diffident desk clerk (John Cleese) and a disastrous tour of the city that never sleeps -- and won't leave them alone!"

*The Out-of-Towners* was released 4/2/1999 in 3rd place behind The Matrix and 10 Things I Hate About You. It made $28M on a $75M budget . It has 27% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 32% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Out-of-Towners**
 **Phil** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Out-of-Towners. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Out-of-Towners. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Out-of-Towners. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
The Little Things

"Freaks & Geeks: "The Little Things" with Genevieve Koski" is the 131st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 17th episode of the Freaky Fridays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "The Little Things" from *Freaks & Geeks* and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on January 3, 2020.

## Description

"Melancholy begins to arise as we begin to approach the end of this fun journey we have taken. This week we talk to Deputy TV Editor at Vulture and host of the The Next Picture Show, Genevieve Koski to talk about The Little Things, the penultimate episode of Freaks and Geeks, her relationship with the show, approaching the end of a great thing and our time with these characters."
Star Trek

"1: Star Trek w/ Liz Hannah" is the 1st episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 43rd Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on March 7, 2022.

## Description

"To kick off the new miniseries, writer Liz Hannah lead us on a journey to boldly go where no podcast has gone before, the year 2009 to watch JJ Abrams sci-fi masterpiece: STAR TREK.

We discuss why this may be the JJ's best film to date, the pitch perfect execution of a legacyquel that also acts as a reboot, the career trajectory of star Chris Pine, and the genius of this movie's accessibility.

Find Liz at: twitter.com/itslizhannah"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Aboard the USS Enterprise, the most-sophisticated starship ever built, a novice crew embarks on its maiden voyage. Their path takes them on a collision course with Nero (Eric Bana), a Romulan commander whose mission of vengeance threatens all mankind. If humanity would survive, a rebellious young officer named James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and a coolly logical Vulcan named Spock (Zachary Quinto) must move beyond their rivalry and find a way to defeat Nero before it is too late."

*Star Trek* was released on 5/8/2009 in 1st place against X-Men Origins: Wolverine, *Ghosts of Girlfriends Past*, and 17 Again. It made $385M on a $150M budget. It has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 91% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Star Trek**
 **Phil** | 87/88
 **Liz** | 95

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Star Trek. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Star Trek. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Star Trek. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
In Dreams

"118: In Dreams w/ Norm Wilner" is the 143rd 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 February 26, 2020.

## Description

"This week Kenny and Phil and special guest Norm Wilner, (senior film writer @ Now Toronto, Host of Someone Else's Movie Podcast) take a twisted trip to talk Neil Jordan's 1999 psychological horror movie IN DREAMS, starring Annette Benning, Robert Downey Jr., Aidan Quinn among others."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a spooky apple orchard** here in 2020"

## Historical Information

"After clairvoyant Claire Cooper (Annette Bening) has a disturbing dream about the murder of a young girl, her daughter, Rebecca (Katie Sagona), is found dead in a lake. When the police dismiss Cooper's offers to help their investigation, she seeks treatment with therapist Silverman (Stephen Rea), who diagnoses her as emotionally disturbed. As Cooper's dreams become increasingly vivid, she grows concerned that she has developed a psychic link to serial killer Vivian Thompson (Robert Downey Jr.)."

*In Dreams* was released 1/15/1999 in 6th place against Varsity Blues, *Patch Adams*, *The Thin Red Line* and *Stepmom*. It made $12M on a $30M budget. It has 25% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 40% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**In Dreams**
 **Phil** | 55
 **Norm** | 60

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. In Dreams. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. In Dreams. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. In Dreams. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
The Omega Code

"182: The Omega Code w/ Hunter Covington" is the 260th 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 July 30, 2021.

## Description

“Writer Hunter Covington returns to the show this week to discuss a film we almost refused to cover, the religious apocalyptic thriller THE OMEGA CODE.

Being just one in a very long line of 1999 apocalypse flicks we've covered on the show, can this movie hold a candle to the likes of Last Night or even End of Days? We discuss how this film fits into the zeitgeist of films pushing a religious agenda, the painfully undercooked plotline that needed at least seven or eight more rewrites, and the half decent cast that can't quite manage to churn this nonsense into something watchable.

Find Hunter at: twitter.com/huntercovington"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Two men (Casper Van Dien, Michael York) with conflicting agendas each seek a prophetic cryptogram written on a page from a murdered rabbi's notebook."

*The Omega Code* was released on 10/15/1999 against Fight Club, The Story of Us, and Double Jeopardy. It made $12.6M on a $7.2M budget. It has 8% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 30% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the movie but Variety said it was 'laughably simplistic and confoundingly muddled'.

## Ratings

The Omega Code
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Hunter** | N/A

## Gallery

British Jon Voight: Michael YorkCasper Van DienGuest Hunter Covington
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Omega Code. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Omega Code. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Joe Leydon. The Omega Code. Variety. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
Hoffa

**"BONUS: Hoffa with Liz Hannah"** is the 375th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and a bonus 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 as a bonus episode during the 2023 WGA strike on June 14, 2023.

## Description

"Special strike episode of Hoffa with guest Liz Hannah"

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James sitting in for your regular host, a Hoffy Hot Dog."

## Historical Information

"Dramatized biography of the infamous American union boss Jimmy Hoffa, following four decades of his life, from his rise as head of the Teamsters Union to the scandal that led to his downfall. His subsequent disappearance was allegedly arranged by the Mafia."

*Hoffa* was released on 12/25/1992 in 6th place against A Few Good Men, Aladdin, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and The Bodyguard. It made $29.3M on a $35M budget. It has 52% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 59% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Hoffa**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Liz** | N/A

Queerphobia rating: 5/6

## Movies/TV Mentioned

The Untouchables, The Departed, A Few Good Men, Wolf, As Good As It Gets, Scent of a Woman, The Irishman, Norma Rae, Reds, JFK, The Sopranos, Batman Returns, Throw Momma From the Train, The War of the Roses, Matilda, Death to Smoochy, St. Sebastian, Queen Bee, Curmudgeons, Reality Bites, Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Gattaca, Man on the Moon, Erin Brockovich, Garden State, Along Came Polly, Duplex, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Camp, Friends, Speed Racer, The Usual Suspects, Se7en, The Ref, L.A. Confidential, Outbreak, Swimming with Sharks, A Time to Kill, Field of Dreams, The Big Short, Newsies, Harlan County USA, Matewan, Milk, Far and Away, The Post, The Insider, Tár, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Dropout, The Girl from Plainville, The Social Network, Bugsy, Avalon, Toys, The Godfather, Goodfellas, Dark Skies, Frozen, Moana, Class of '09, The Fifth Element, Sneakers

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Hoffa. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on June 15, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Hoffa. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on June 15, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Hoffa. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on June 15, 2023.
Three Kings

"169: Three Kings w/ Darren Franich" is the 238th 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 April 28, 2021.

## Description

“Critic Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) joins us to take on David O. Russell's critically acclaimed war satire Three Kings.

Lauded at the time of release, Three Kings is nowhere close to being the household name that other 1999 films have become. We try to suss out the truth behind the wild production stories (of which there are many) surrounding this film, and how they may have contributed to its lack of nostalgic recognition. We also tackle the careers of the titular three kings (+ Spike Jonze), and the influence of this movie's unique aesthetic. In addition to sharing our experiences with EW in the 90s, Darren explains how the magazine's cultural cache allowed him to see this dark comedy at a young age.

Find Darren at: ew.com/author/darren-franich”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Just after the end of the Gulf War, four American soldiers decide to steal a cache of Saddam Hussein's hidden gold. Led by cynical Sergeant Major Archie Gates (George Clooney), three of the men are rescued by rebels, but Sergeant Troy Barlow (Mark Wahlberg) is captured and tortured by Iraqi intelligence. The Iraqi rebels beg for the American trio to help fight against the impending arrival of Hussein's Elite Guard. The men agree to fight in return for help rescuing Troy."

*Three Kings* was released on 10/1/1999 in 2nd place against Double Jeopardy, American Beauty, Blue Streak, and Drive Me Crazy. It made $107M on a $48M budget. It has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 77% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

Three Kings
 **Phil** | 95
 **Darren** | 100

## Gallery

Clooney, Wahlberg & CubeSpike JonzeFinding the goldGuest Darren Franich
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Three Kings. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Three Kings. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Three Kings. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The War Zone

"253: War Zone with Jessica Ellis" is the 343rd 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 25, 2022.

## Description

"This Black Friday, we are talking about Tim Roth's The War Zone with Jessica Ellis!

A very difficult watch, we talk about the director's relationship to the subject matter, and why this movie appears on Roger Ebert's Best Films of 1999."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"After his family relocates from London to rural Devon, sullen British teen Tom (Freddie Cunliffe) spends most of his time moping about the house. When he inadvertently discovers an incestuous relationship between his older sister, Jessie (Lara Belmont), and their father (Ray Winstone), the revelation threatens to have dire consequences. The mother of the family (Tilda Swinton), unaware of the dark secret, has recently given birth, and the siblings must contend with the harrowing situation."

*The War Zone* was released on 12/10/1999 in limited release against Toy Story 2, The Green Mile, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, and The World is Not Enough. It made $254K on an unknown budget.. It has 84% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 83% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Jessica's 1999 Top 10

*Main article:* Top 10 Lists
1. The Insider
2. Dogma
3. Galaxy Quest
4. Fight Club
5. Toy Story 2
6. But I'm a Cheerleader
7. Cruel Intentions
8. Notting Hill
9. 10 Things I Hate About You
10. Varsity Blues
11. American Beauty\*

\* Jessica didn't feel she could include American Beauty in her top 10 but gave it an asterisk and 11th place.

It's unclear to what degree this is ranked, the second half seemed to be less so than the top 5.

## Ratings

**The War Zone**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Jessica** | N/A

\* Jessica did not finish the movie and did not provide a rating. The general consensus was "don't watch"

## Movies/TV Mentioned

It, Chinatown, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Green Mile, Irreversible, A Serbian Film, Last Tango in Paris, I Heart Huckabees, The Northman, Don't Worry Darling, Louie, The Cosby Show, Chappelle's Show, Eyes Wide Shut, Sex, Lies, and Videotape, The General's Daughter, Little Children, The Lovely Bones, Happiness, Heavenly Creatures, Out of Sight, Anna and the King, Entrapment, Do Revenge, Clueless, Gossip Girl, Six Feet Under, The West Wing, Being John Malkovich, Finding Nemo, The Matrix, Election, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Sixth Sense, The Straight Story, Any Given Sunday, Downsizing

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The War Zone. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on October 25, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The War Zone. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on October 25, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The War Zone. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on October 25, 2022.
Kramer vs. Kramer + Marriage Story

**"6: Kramer vs. Kramer + Marriage Story with Jordan Gustafson"** is the 6th episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 86th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on March 20, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It’s Double Features, Kramer vs. Kramer + Marriage Story

Joined by Jordan Gustafson of the Queer Quadrant Podcast, this week we pit Kramer vs. Kramer VS.Marriage Story.

We talk about the film's portrayal of divorce, and Jordan’s future Double Feature picks."
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

"27: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with Oriana Nudo" is the 29th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 72nd Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on November 7, 2022.

## Description

"This week on 2009, we delve into the wizarding world with Oriana Nudo as we watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!

We talk about how this massive movie and book franchise evolved over the years, the importance of the three leads and their talks of not returning for this film, and the narrative themes of inclusion and acceptance being in stark contrast to JK Rowling’s hateful views."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"As Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for students. Though Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects there are new dangers lurking within the castle walls, Dumbledore is more intent than ever on preparing the young wizard for the final battle with Voldemort. Meanwhile, teenage hormones run rampant through Hogwarts, presenting a different sort of danger. Love may be in the air, but tragedy looms, and Hogwarts may never be the same again."

*Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince* was released on 7/15/2009 in 1st place against *Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs*, *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen*, Brüno, and The Proposal. It made $934.5M on a $250M budget.. It has 84% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 78% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince**
 **Phil** | 79
 **Oriana** | -

## Movies/TV Mentioned

A Single Man, Harry Potter series, Paranormal Activity, Orphan, Lord of the Rings, Fantastic Beasts series, Marvel series, Fast & Furious series, Mission: Impossible series, DCEU, Aquaman, Step Up series, Star Wars series, Avatar, Rosemary's Baby, The Pianist, The Flash, Cobra Kai, The War Zone, Don't Worry Darling, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, The Dark Knight, Twilight, Twilight: New Moon, Twilight series, Psycho, Hellboy II, State of Play, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Wonder Boys, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Stranger Things, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, The Empire Strikes Back, Glee, Heartstopper, Despicable Me series, Jurassic Park series, The Dark Universe, Game of Thrones, Ninth House, The Atlas Six, The Last of Us, House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, Top Gun: Maverick, The Maze Runner, The Hunger Games, Big Little Lies, Shadow and Bone, Divergent series, Andor, The Offer

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on October 24, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on October 24, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Harry and Dumbledore draw closer to the malevolent Lord Voldemort. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on October 24, 2022.
Zack Handlen

**Zack Handlen** is a freelance writer and *Star Trek* fan.

## Biography

"Over the past decade, I've reviewed every episode of Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. You can find my reviews of these series over at the AV Club. I'm also the co-author of Monsters Of The Week: The Complete Critical Companion to The X-Files, available at fine bookstores everywhere. I'm doing weekly reviews of Star Trek: Voyager, starting with the pilot, as well as regular essays on various subjects."

## References

1. ↑ Zack Handlen. Zack Handlen Writes is creating Weekly TV reviews - Patreon. Patreon. Retrieved on July 25, 2022.
The Mod Squad

"140: The Mod Squad" is the 187th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on October 7, 2020.

## Description

"This week we go back to basics as Kenny and Phil go undercover and take on THE MOD SQUAD, the film reboot of the 70's TV Show starring Claire Danes, Omar Epps and Giovanni Ribisi.

They talk about the all the 60s and 70s TV Show revivals to come of the back of the success of Mission: Impossible, why this version of The Mod Squad just doesn't work in a modern context, and try to figure out Claire Danes' career."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **not from an abandoned warehouse** here in 2020"

## Historical Information

"Julie (Claire Danes) is on her way to jail for assault. Arsonist Linc (Omar Epps) is looking at serious prison time. And Pete (Giovanni Ribisi) is about to be sent away for robbery. Unexpectedly, a Los Angeles police captain named Adam Greer (Dennis Farina) makes them a deal: If they agree to work as an undercover unit investigating drug dealers who prey on teens, Greer will wipe their slates clean. A tragic turn of events quickly finds Julie, Linc and Pete working to clear their names."

*The Mod Squad* was released 3/26/1999 in 4th place against Forces of Nature, Analyze This, EDtv, and Doug's 1st Movie. It made $15.4M on a $50M budget. It has 3% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 17% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Mod Squad**
 **Phil** | 35

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Mod Squad. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Mod Squad. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Mod Squad. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
The Sopranos: "Mayham" + "Pine Barrens"

**"21: The Sopranos with Ashley Lyle"** is the 21st episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 101st Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on August 21, 2023.

## Description

"This week on Double Features, Ashley Lyle joined us to compare/contrast two episodes from The Sopranos: Mayham + Pine Barrens

We talk about how these episodes speak to each other, Soprano bros, and the Jersey-ness of it all!"
Weekend at Bernie's II LIVE

"18: Weekend at Bernie's 2 live w/ w/ Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss"(sic) is the 18th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was broadcast live on YouTube on June 21, 2021 to all levels of Patreon subscribers and was released as an episode on the podcast feed on June 28, 2021.

Phil, Kenny, Danielle and Barrett watched the film live and provided commentary and answered questions from the chat.

## Description

"What can we say, we had so much fun with Barrett and Danielle, and the plot of Weekend at Bernie's 2 was so juicy, that we had to bring them back for our first ever LIVE episode!!

Stream Starts at June 21st, 2021 5pm PST”

## Kenny's Intro

Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s **1993**, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1993 **from a haunted island** here in 2021.

## Trivia

As this film was released in 1993, this is the first film covered by the show which does not fit into the years 1999 or 1989.

During the Weekend at Bernie's episode Barrett had said that she could not be paid to watch this film.

Kenny misunderstood that this was going to be a live watch so he watched it again during the live episode after watching it earlier in the week.

Kenny explained a potential *Weekend at Bernie's III* pitch he had heard where Jonathan Silverman and Andrew McCarthy are in a meta sequel where they have to puppeteer a dead Terry Kiser through the production of the sequel.

Kenny promoted the Instagram account @80sModern which has the same kind of aesthetic as this movie.

## Questions from chat

"What are Barrett and Danielle drinking?" Barrett - Pacifico beer, Danielle - whiskey

"If Kenny and Phil had been tasked with writing this sequel what would your pitch have been?"

"Danielle and Barrett, who would you be in a female version of this movie?"

"Who would you cast as a female Bernie (Berniece)?"

"Danielle, do you have a dad joke?"

## Ratings

Weekend at Bernie's II
 **Barrett** | 25

## Gallery

The Boys are backBernie getting voodoo cursedGuest Danielle SavreGuest Barrett Doss
## References

1. ↑ Craig Miller. Weekend at bernie's iii - screenplay/logline. Stage32.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The Ninth Gate

"193: The Ninth Gate w/ Jordan Crucchiola" is the 279th 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 15, 2021.

## Description

“Jordan Crucchiola returns to the show to talk about the first of two Johnny Depp movies this month, (Of THREE total in 1999, wow this guy has been busy!) THE NINTH GATE.

We talk about the colorful gradient of Depp performances over the years, from his most whacky jaunts, to this wet towel, and try to figure out where he works the best. We also discuss the unclear tone of this film, and how that speaks to the larger issue in modern day Hollywood, of films not fully committing to what they're trying to achieve. Plus, we talk about the Polanski of it all.

Find Jordan at: twitter.com/JorCru"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) specializes in tracking down rare and exotic volumes for collectors. Boris Balkan (Frank Langella) has recently acquired a seventeenth-century satanic text called The Nine Gates- a legendary book written by Satan himself. With The Nine Gates in his possession, Corso soon finds himself at the center of strange and violent goings-on. Not only is his apartment ransacked, it appears that he is being shadowed ferociously by others determined to regain the book."

*The Ninth Gate* was released on 12/24/1999 in New York and LA before opening wide the following March. It made $58M on a $38M budget. It has 43% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 57% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

The episode was misnumbered again upon release as '173' when it should have been '193'.

## Ratings

The Ninth Gate
 **Phil** | 40
 **Jordan** | -

## Gallery

Guest Jordan CrucchiolaPodcast Like It's HalloweenThe Ninth Gate w- Jordan Crucchiola Preview
## References

1. ↑ Sleepy Hollow
2. ↑ The Astronaut's Wife
3. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Ninth Gate. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
4. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Ninth Gate. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
5. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Ninth Gate. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Year One

"9: Year One w/ Sean O'Connor" is the 9th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 52nd Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on May 9, 2022.

## Description

"Comedian Sean O'Connor returns to help us figure out how an atrocious comedy like YEAR ONE ever made it past a pitch meeting.

We talk about the best and worst uses of Jack Black's star power, Michael Cera's unique comedic persona, the fumbles in casting, writing, and chemistry, and track the career of Judd Apatow to, and from this moment in time."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"After being banished from their tribe, two hunter-gatherers encounter Biblical characters and eventually wind up in the city of Sodom."

*Year One* was released on 6/19/2009 in 4th place against The Proposal, The Hangover, Up, and *The Taking of Pelham 123*. It made $62.4M on a $60M budget. It has 14% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 23% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Year One**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Sean** | -

In anticipation of seeing the movie Sean was expecting a 73 in 2009 but then he walked out of the theater and didn't finish the movie until this rewatch.

## Gallery

Guest Sean O'ConnorYear One w- Sean O'Connor Preview
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Year One. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Year One. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Bad things happen to good directors. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 27, 2022.
Topsy-Turvy

"164: Topsy Turvy w/ Karen Han" is the 229th 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 24, 2021.

## Description

"Karen Han (Writer @ Slate) makes her triumphant return to the podcast with Mike Leigh's musical period drama TOPSY TURVY.

Things get contentious on the show as Karen and Phil ride hard for the movie's masterpiece status, and Kenny tries his darndest to understand where they heck they're coming from. We pick apart the history, performances, and top-tier directing present in this oscar winning movie to find some common ground on where it deserves to stand in the pantheon of classics, and Leigh's filmography.

Find Karen at: karenhan.org”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical information

"Witty and entertaining dramatisation of the story of the famous partnership between lyricist William Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. With a wealth of authentic Victorian detail, this account of the lives of the musical duo concentrates on the good-natured antagonism between the two creative geniuses, focusing on the turning point on their road to fame and riches - the production of 'The Mikado'."

*Topsy-Turvy* was released 12/17/1999 against Stuart Little, Bicentennial Man and Anna and the King. It made $6.2M on a $20M budget. It has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 79% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

Topsy-Turvy
 **Phil** | 75
 **Karen** | N/A

## Gallery

Criterion EditionBroadbent and CordunerBroadbent and ManvilleKaren HanKenny recording the Topsy-Turvy episode
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Topsy-Turvy. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Topsy-Turvy. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Topsy-Turvy. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The Little Mermaid

"26: The Little Mermaid w/ Dana Schwartz" is the 26th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on September 13, 2021 and released from behind the paywall on February 8, 2023.

## Description

"Writer Dana Schwartz joins us to talk about Disney Animation's keystone film, THE LITTLE MERMAID.

We discuss the string of critically panned animated films that led to this hail mary pass, with Dana and Kenny getting into a fierce debate over The Great Mouse Detective. Dana schools us on the career of Howard Ashman, Kenny shares some incredible Hans Christian Anderon stories, and we talk about how Twitter has become a cesspool of people cancelling classic films for the smallest of reasons. Music! Water! Little Mermaid! Yay!

Find Dana at: danaschwartzdotcom.com"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"In Disney's beguiling animated romp, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel (Jodi Benson) is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula (Pat Carroll) to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter."

*The Little Mermaid* was released 11/15/1989 in 3rd place behind *Harlem Nights* and Look Who’s Talking. It made $213M on an $40M budget. It has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 88% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

Dana indicated in her 1989 top five would be **The Little Mermaid**, Heathers, and #1 When Harry Met Sally.

## Ratings

The Little Mermaid
 **Phil** | 77
 **Dana** | -

\*it was unclear if Kenny was giving a rating of 98 or whether he was referring to the year '98 or something else entirely. He did state that it was not reflective of his score in 1989 and he also stated earlier in the episode that he did not fully appreciate the film until he started having children.

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Little Mermaid. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Little Mermaid. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Little Mermaid. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.