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Mumford

"216: Mumford" is the 306th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on March 25, 2022.

## Description

“Phil and Kenny go guestless for a therapeutic trip to the town of MUMFORD.

We talk about Touchstone's identity crisis in the 90s. Are these Disney movies? Are they raunchy comedies? Action flicks?! What's going on here?!? We also discuss Ebert's glowing 3/4 star review, the way this movie fights through its ineptitude to create something watchable, and the borderline inexplicable plot of this film.”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Dr. Mumford (Loren Dean) is the new psychologist in a small town. His unique style of therapy draws many patients, including a billionaire (Jason Lee) and a woman with chronic fatigue syndrome (Hope Davis). But Mumford also draws the ire of the town's two established doctors (David Paymer, Jane Adams). Resentful of Mumford's success, they hire an attorney (Martin Short) to impugn his character, and together they reveal shocking secrets from Mumford's past."

*Mumford* was released on 9/24/1999 in 9th place against Double Jeopardy, Blue Streak, The Sixth Sense, and For Love of the Game. It made $4.6M on a $28M budget. It has 57% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 65% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Mumford**
 **Phil** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Mumford. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Mumford. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Mumford. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Morgan Dameron

**Morgan Dameron** is a director and writer.

## Biography

Morgan is a director and writer and her short films have been selected to play at film festivals worldwide. In 2011, she was awarded "Best Young Filmmaker" at AMC Theatre's Kansas City Film Festival for her short film, "It Was Like That." She currently works at Bad Robot Productions, which has produced such films as Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Morgan is also the namesake for Poe Dameron.

## References

1. ↑ About -- Morgan Dameron. morgandameron.com. Retrieved on May 16, 2022.
Ratcatcher

"249 Ratcatcher with Esther Zuckerman" is the 339th 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 4, 2022.

## Description

“This week on 99, we are joined by Esther Zuckerman to talk about Ratcatcher!

Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay's first film, we talk about her unique grim storytelling style, her exploration of darker psychological themes, and the fate of Snowball the flying moon rat.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **floating away into space on a balloon with the name Kenny on it** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"James Gillespie (William Eadie) is 12 years old. The world he knew is changing. Haunted by a secret, he has become a stranger in his own family. He is drawn to the canal where he creates a world of his own. He finds an awkward tenderness with Margaret Anne (Leanne Mullen), a vulnerable 14 year old expressing a need for love in all the wrong ways, and befriends Kenny (John Miller), who possesses an unusual innocence in spite of the harsh surroundings."

*Ratcatcher* premiered at Cannes on 5/13/1999. It made $888K on an unknown budget.. It has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 86% from audiences. Ebert did not review the film.

## Esther's 1999 Top 10

*Main article:* Top 10 Lists
* Election
* Notting Hill
* Eyes Wide Shut
* Dick
* The Talented Mr. Ripley
* Magnolia
* Holy Smoke
* Toy Story 2
* ~~Being John Malkovich~~ Galaxy Quest
* The Limey

## Ratings

**Ratcatcher**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Esther** | N/A

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Malick movies, Badlands, George Washington, Bones and All, Halloween Ends, Your Highness, Stronger, Our Brand is Crisis, Joe, Pineapple Express, The Sitter, All the Real Girls, The Exorcist, Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills, Morven Callar, We Need to Talk About Kevin, You Were Never Really Here, Harmony Korine movies, Rosetta, The War Zone, A Clockwork Orange, Lars von Trier movies, The Florida Project, My Life as a Dog, Good Boys, Angela's Ashes, American Honey, Fish Tank, The Wizard of Oz, Nights of Cabiria, Magnolia, The Lovely Bones, Gone Girl, Halloween (2007), The Munsters, The Strangers, Wuthering Heights, Little Women, Heavenly Creatures, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Jane Got a Gun, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Topsy-Turvy, Audition, Girl on the Bridge, Princess Mononoke, The Dreamlife of Angels, Last Night, Still Crazy, Big Daddy, The Matrix, Fight Club, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Blair Witch Project, Open Your Eyes, Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train, The Insider, Election, Jeanne and the Perfect Guy, The Iron Giant, Man on the Moon

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Ratcatcher. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on October 17, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Ratcatcher. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on October 17, 2022.
They Shoot Single People, Don't They

"SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Dana Schwartz" is the 202nd episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 4th episode of the Sex and the City Saturdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "They Shoot Single People, Don't They" of *Sex and the City* Season 2 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on December 19, 2020.

## Description

"This week we welcome back one of our favs Dana Schwartz (Noble Blood Pod) to talk about "They Shoot Single People, Don't They?" the fourth episode of season 2 of SEX AND THE CITY.

We talk about Carrie trying out single life and the show's relationship with ...um relationships, the female orgasm and the continuing raunchy adventures of Samantha Jones.”
Mr. Willis of Ohio

"West Wing Wednesday: Mr. Willis of Ohio w/ Liz Hannah" is the 253rd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 6th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode Mr. Willis of Ohio of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on July 7, 2021.

## Description

"Screenwriter Liz Hannah (The Post, Longshot, All the Bright Places) joins Phil in watching episode 6 of The West Wing, Mr. Willis of Ohio.

We discuss how Sorkin learns on the job, the degrees of sexism president Bartlet displays, and how his relationship with Leo is the heart of the show. We also compare this episode's viewership to modern television successes at the time, and today.

Find Liz at: twitter.com/itslizhannah”

## Favorite Episode

Liz cited In the Shadow of Two Gunmen and What Kind of Day Has It Been as favorites but ultimately decided on Two Cathedrals.
Say Anything

"38: Say Anything... w/ Chandler Levack" is the 38th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on January 10, 2022 and released from behind the paywall on October 16, 2023.

## Description

"Chandler Levack returns to the show to discuss the unwavering charm of Cameron Crowe's directorial debut SAY ANYTHING."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **shimmering in the back of a blue Chevy Malibu** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"In a charming, critically acclaimed tale of first love, Lloyd (John Cusack), an eternal optimist, seeks to capture the heart of Diane (Ione Skye), an unattainable high-school beauty and straight-A student. It surprises just about everyone when she returns the sentiment. But Diane's overly possessive, divorced father (John Mahoney) doesn't approve and it will take more than the power of love to conquer all."

*Say Anything* was released 4/14/1989 in 3rd place against Major League, *The Dream Team*, *She's Out of Control* and *Rain Man*. It made $21.5M on a $16M budget. It has 98% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 85% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 Cameron Crowe Films

 **2** | Jerry Maguire
 **3** | Almost Famous
 **4** | Singles
 **5** | Vanilla Sky

Phil originally forgot about Say Anything so he had to bump Elizabethtown from the 5 slot.

## Ratings

**Say Anything**
 **Phil** | 75/80
 **Chandler** | -

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Say Anything. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Say Anything.... RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Say Anything. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Major League

"3: MAJOR LEAGUE w/ Matt Zinman and Craig Gerard" is the 3rd Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series released on January 25, 2021. Kenny and Phil are joined by Matt Zinman and Craig Gerard to discuss the baseball comedy.

## Description

"Our hearts are singing and everything is groovy as this week we take the field and welcome Matt Zinman and Craig Gerard (How I Met Your Mother, Trial and Error) on to the show to talk about MAJOR LEAGUE.

We wonder about whether it holds up or not, Charlie Sheen's performance and character as Wild Thing, and talk baseball movies."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **here from (I didn't even think of a place because I'm...) the reservation** here in 2011."

Not sure why 2011?

## Historical Information

"The new owner of the Cleveland Indians, former showgirl Rachel Phelps (Margaret Whitton), has a sweetheart deal to move the team to Miami. But to break the lease with the city of Cleveland, ticket sales have to plummet. So Phelps hires the most incompetent players available, including near-blind pitcher Rick Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) and injury-prone catcher Jake Taylor (Tom Berenger). But her villainous tactics accidentally foster a can-do team spirit, turning the Indians into potential winners."

*Major League* was released 4/7/1989 in 1st place against *The Dream Team*, *Rain Man*, *Cyborg*, and *Fletch Lives*. It made $75M on an $11M budget. It has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 84% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the film.

## Ratings

**Major League**
 **Phil** | 75
 **Matt/Craig** | 99

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Major League. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Major League. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
Noshing and Moshing

"Freaks & Geeks: Noshing and Moshing with Chuck Hayward" is the 127th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 15th episode of the Freaky Fridays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Noshing and Moshing" from *Freaks & Geeks* and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on December 20, 2019.

## Description

"This Freaky Friday, Kenny and Phil are joined by TV writer Chuck Hayward (Dear White People, Mixed-Ish) and struggle to figure out whether to tell you that they talk about the Noshing and Moshing, the 15th episode of Freaks and Geeks. We get into Chuck’s relationship with the show, going to parties, being attracted to older people, having to keep secrets from someone and our favorite moments from the episode."
House on Haunted Hill

"74: House on Haunted Hill with Ira Madison III" is the 77th 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 April 24, 2019.

## Description

"On a cool and spooky night Phil, Kenny and Ira Madison III (Daybreak, Keep It podcast) were mysteriously invited to discuss “House on Haunted Hill” and should any of them survive the podcast, he would receive $1,000,000. Unfortunately, they all died. But the podcast lives on!"

## 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 zoetrope** here in 2019"

## Historical Information

"A millionaire with theatrical tendencies, Stephen Price (Geoffrey Rush) invites a number of people to stay in a vast creepy building that used to be an insane asylum. Stephen, accompanied by his bitter wife, Evelyn (Famke Janssen), offers a million dollars to anyone who can stay the whole night without leaving out of fear. When Stephen and Evelyn become trapped with their guests, they quickly realize that the house really is haunted -- and the spirits dwelling within are very angry."

*House on Haunted Hill* was released 10/29/1999 in 1st place against Music of the Heart. It made $40M on an $37M budget. It has 31% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 42% from audiences. Ebert did not review the movie. EW gave it a B-
. Birth.Movies.Death. gave a retrospective positive review..

## Ratings

**House on Haunted Hill**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Ira** | 70

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. House on Haunted Hill. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. House on Haunted Hill. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
3. ↑ Owen Gleiberman. House on Haunted Hill. EW.com. Retrieved on May 4, 2022.
4. ↑ Scott Wampler. Say Something Nice: HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1999). Birth.Movies.Death. Retrieved on May 19, 2022.
The Beguiled (1971) + The Beguiled (2017)

**"Beguiled (1971) + (2017) with Bryan Cogman"** is the 36th episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 116th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on January 22, 2024.

## Description

"This week on Podcast Like Its Double Features I compare/contrast The Beguiled(s) with Bryan Cogman! We talk Clint Eastwood, Sofia Coppola, gangrene, gothic horror and poisoned mushrooms."
Tallie Medel

**Tallie Medel** is an actor.

## Biography

"Tallie Medel (they/them/she/her) is an educator, artist and award-winning actor in New York City. Medel is one third of Cocoon Central Dance Team. They lead clown and movement and dance classes. [...] Recent work includes the role of Becky in A24's *Everything Everywhere All at Once* which makes them very happy."

## References

1. ↑ Tallie Medel. Tallie Medel. talliemedel.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2023.
Last Night

"179: Last Night w/ Chandler Levack" is the 254th 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 9, 2021.

## Description

“It's the the apocalypse!! So we brought on returning guest Chandler Levack to talk about the Canadian film, Last Night.

We talk about Canadian film as a whole, what would you do with your last day, and how optimistic this movie looks into the apocalypse. Kenny even rants about greatness of Canadian films and thanks Phil and Chandler for being Canadian!!

Find Chandler at: twitter.com/clevack"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a brightly lit rooftop at midnight** here in 2021."

## Historical Information

"In this Canadian drama by Don McKellar, various citizens of Toronto anxiously await the end of the world, which is occurring, for reasons explained, at midnight. While widower Patrick Wheeler (McKellar) braces for his fate, he meets Sandra (Sandra Oh), the wife of a businessman, who is intent on committing suicide. Meanwhile, Patrick's friend Craig Zwiller (Callum Keith Rennie), embracing a hedonistic approach to the apocalypse, decides to have as much sex as he can while there is still time."

*Last Night* was released on 4/30/1999 in the United States. It made $600K on a $2.3M budget. It has 84% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 85% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Canadian Corner 🍁

Possibly **the** most Canadian episode yet. Drink it in.

## Ratings

Last Night
 **Phil** | 80
 **Chandler** | 85

## Gallery

Don McKellar and Sandra OhSandra OhDon McKellar and Callum Keith RennieGuest Chandler Levack
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Last Night. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Last Night. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Last Night. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The 13th Warrior

"206: 13 Warrior w/Darran Franich (sic)" is the 294th 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 January 14, 2022.

## Description

“Critic Darren Franich returns to the show to discuss the period/swordplay epic that blew his kid brain out of the water back in '99, John McTiernan's THE 13TH WARRIOR.

We discuss the poorly aged casting of Antonio Banderas as a muslim, the best and worst moments of McTiernan's career, and the science fiction cultural behemoth who took control of the film in reshoots, Michael Crichton. We also talk about the wonders of filming on-location, how this movie must have been torn apart in the editing room, and why we think this movie should have included actual, honest to god bearmen.

Find Darren at: twitter.com/darrenfranich”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland, Ahmad ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas) finds himself in the company of Vikings. While the behavior of the Norsemen initially offends ibn Fadlan, the more cultured outsider grows to respect the tough, if uncouth, warriors. During their travels together, ibn Fadlan and the Vikings get word of an evil presence closing in, and they must fight the frightening and formidable force, which was previously thought to exist only in legend."

*The 13th Warrior* was released on 8/27/1999 in 2nd place against The Sixth Sense, Bowfinger, Runaway Bride and Mickey Blue Eyes. It made $61M on a $160M budget. It has 33% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 66% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The 13th Warrior**
 **Phil** | -
 **Darren** | 97

## Gallery

Guest Darren FranichThe 13th Warrior w- Darran Franich Preview
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The 13th Warrior. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The 13th Warrior. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The 13th Warrior. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Howards End

**"36: Howard's End with Tom Mison"** is the 394th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 36th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on October 6, 2023.

## Description

"On this episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, Tom Mison joins Phil & Emily to discuss Howard’s End.

We talk about James Ivory directed performances, the parallels to Call Me By Your Name, and why Tom is our go-to for Merchant Ivory and all things British!"

## Historical Information

"Helen Schlegel falls for Paul Wilcox, but is rebuffed. Her sister Margaret becomes friends with his mother, who promises her the family house, Howards End. Unfortunately, after her death, the will disappears and it appears the inheritance will disappear. Until the widower, Henry Wilcox, becomes attracted to Margaret."

*Howards End* was released 3/13/1992 in 17th place in a limited release against Wayne's World, My Cousin Vinny, The Lawnmower Man, and American Me. It made $32M on a $8M budget. It has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 81% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Howard's End**
 **Emily** | 88
 **Tom** | -

Queerphobia rating: Emily did not give a rating.

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Howards End. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on October 6, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Howards End. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on October 6, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The art of conversation. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on October 6, 2023.
The Corruptor

"208: The Corruptor w/ Tom Lorenzo" is the 296th 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 January 28, 2022.

## Description

“Tom Lorenzo (You're Missing Out Podcast) joins us to talk about our second and final Mark Wahlberg film of 1999, THE CORRUPTOR.

We discuss why James Foley was a terrible choice to direct this movie, and how a filmmaker like John Woo, to whom this movie owes a large debt, would have made something out of it. We also compare Wahlberg's performance and use in this movie to that of Three Kings, where he is showcased in a much more flattering light.

Find Tom at: twitter.com/ragingbull1990”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Martial arts expert Detective Nick Chen (Chow Yun-Fat) teams up with his colleague Danny Wallace (Mark Wahlberg) to keep several gangs in New York City's Chinatown from annihilating each other. They must contend not only with the increasingly power-hungry gangsters, but also with the temptation of bribery and corruption as the bad guys divide and conquer the police forces. In what's beginning to seem like a losing battle, Chen and Wallace struggle to establish law and prevent more bloodshed."

*The Corruptor* was released on 3/12/1999 in 4th place against Analyze This, The Rage: Carrie 2, and Cruel Intentions. It made $24.5M on a $25M budget. It has 48% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 43% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

Kenny played a game where Phil got to guess which movie Kenny would be guesting on for the upcoming season of 'You're Missing Out.' The clue was that it was a very 'Kenny' movie and Phil nailed it on the first guess with *Top Hat*.

## Ratings

**The Corruptor**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Tom** | N/A

Tom's recommend/do not recommend line is 65 so this is right on the line. He started a little higher before the episode and came down to 65.

## Gallery

Guest Tom LorenzoThe Corruptor w- Tom Lorenzo Preview
## References

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

**Lyndie Greenwood** is an actor.

## Biography

Lyndie is a Canadian film, theatre and television actress. She is best known for the role of Sonya on The CW's Nikita and was recently cast in the recurring role of Jenny Mills on FOX's Sleepy Hollow.Greenwood was born and raised in Toronto.

## References

1. ↑ Lyndie Greenwood. TMDB.com. Retrieved on May 16, 2022.
Holy Smoke!

"200: Holy Smoke! w/ Bilge Ebiri" is the 286th 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 3, 2021.

## Description

“Writer and Mark Ruffalo look alike Bilge Ebiri joins us this week to talk all things Jane Campion with her divisive Kate Winselt vehicle, HOLY SMOKE.

We talk about the devolution of the leading man in Hollywood, and how we don't see actors like Harvey Keitel (or as Kenny puts it, "Actors with faces") in movies anymore. We also break down Campion's career, from *The Piano*, to this week's Netflix release *The Power of the Dog*, and analyze how she portrays men and women throughout her filmography. We also discuss Kate Winslet's career post-*Titanic*, the urban character actor, and how this film's shortcomings almost benefit the overall viewing experience.

Find Bilge at: twitter.com/BilgeEbiri”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron (Kate Winslet) falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters (Harvey Keitel), a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth!"

*Holy Smoke!* was released on 12/3/1999 in a limited release against Toy Story 2, The World is Not Enough, End of Days, Sleepy Hollow and The Bone Collector. It made $3.6M on a $15M budget. It has 45% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 47% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Holy Smoke!**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Bilge** | -

## Gallery

Guest Bilge EbiriHoly Smoke! w- Bilge Ebiri Preview
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Holy Smoke. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Holy Smoke. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Holy Smoke!. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Okieriete Onaodowan

**Okieriete Onaodowan** is an actor and musician.

## Biography

Okieriete "Oak" Onaodowan is an actor and singer known for originating the dual roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the 2015 musical Hamilton and the role of Dean Miller in the ABC drama and Grey's Anatomy spin-off series Station 19.

## References

1. ↑ Okieriete Onaodowan. Wikipedia. Retrieved on May 16, 2022.
Let Bartlet Be Bartlet

"WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: "Let Bartlet Be Bartlet" w/ Carrie Courogen" is the 273rd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 16th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode Let Bartlet Be Bartlet of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on September 15, 2021.
La Douler Exquise!

"SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Alex Amin & Hailey Wierengo" is the 222nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 14th episode of the Sex and the City Saturdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "La Douler Exquise!" from *Sex and the City* Season 2 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on February 27, 2021.

## Description

"Producer Hailey Wierengo and talent agent Alex Amin are on the show this week discussing Sex and the City season 2, episode 12: La Douleur Exquise!

On this episode, featuring S&M restaurants, shoe fetishes, and a strange desire to be caught in the act, Phil and our guests discuss how the show was poorly received by men, how it could be so easily dismissed, and the borderline fantasy elements of the way the show portrays New York living.”

## Gallery

Guest Hailey WierengoGuest Alexandra Amin
The 1999 Golden Globe Awards

"138: The 1999 Golden Globes w/ Erik Anderson" is the 185th 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 23, 2020.

## Description

“Put on your fancy suits and dresses, crack open a bottle of champagne and join us and AWARDS WATCH Founder Erik Anderson as we talk about the 1999 Golden Globes!

We talk about the beginning of the American Beauty Oscar momentum, Toy Story 2 winning Musical or Comedy as animated feature, favorite speeches and talk about the ceremony as a whole and our favorite characters within it!”

## Kenny's Intro

Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **awards** of 1999, here **from the Beverly Hilton in beautiful Beverly Hills, California**  here in 2020.
Rolling Stone's 1999 Covers

"163: Rolling Stone's 1999 Covers w/ Tori Bravetti & Emma Fraser" is the 227th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999. The episode covers the music industry and issues of the magazine *Rolling Stone* which appeared in 1999. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on March 17, 2021.

## Description

"Sugar Ray, David Spade, Jar Jar made the cover page, Backstreet Boys, Beastie Boys, Austin Powers yo! This week we're going on an odyssey through every single '99 cover of Rolling Stone Magazine with fellow podcaster Tori Bravetti and writer Emma Fraser.

With the rise of paparazzi and celebrity gossip, magazines became a go-to source of information and culture back in the 90s. We discuss the sentimental value of these printed time capsules, our personal favorite covers, and how long we think the format will last. We also dive into each issue, one by one, to talk about who made the cover, their unique cultural impact, and the absolute insanity of some of the pictures.

FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE COVERS STARTING HERE: coverbrowser.com/covers/rolling-stone/17

Find Emma at: authory.com/EmmaFraser

Find Tori at: twitter.com/torilasso”
Promising Young Woman + Barbie

**"22: Promising Young Woman + Barbie with Clarke Wolfe"** is the 22nd episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 102nd Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on September 11, 2023.

## Description

"On this Episode of Podcast Like It’s Double Features, writer/actor Clarke Wolfe joins us to compare/contrast Promising Young Woman + Barbie.

We talk about Barbie’s stratospheric success, how we as a society view anti-heroes, and why these two films make such a good double feature!"
Jawbreaker

"39: Jawbreaker with Heather Regnier" is the 41st 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 22, 2018.

## Description

"n every high school, there are many cliques. There are the jocks. There are the nerds. There are the goths. There are the... murderers. And then, there are Phil, Kenny and Heather Regnier (Sleepy Hollow, SMILF): the clique who podcasts about the murderers. Join us for our podcast about high school politics, 90s teen tropes, the power of satire and the correct pronunciation of the word “clique.”"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murders their best friend, Liz (Charlotte Ayanna), on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible -- Courtney (Rose McGowan), Julie (Rebecca Gayheart) and Marcie (Julie Benz) -- conspire to hide the truth. As the trio make over nerdy reject Fern Mayo (Judy Greer) and groom her to take Liz's place, crack police Detective Vera Cruz (Pam Grier) launches an investigation that will turn Reagan High School upside down."

*Jawbreaker* was released on 2/19/1999 in 13th place against Payback, Message in a Bottle, My Favorite Martian, and October Sky. It made $3.1M on a $3.5M budget. It has 13% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 55% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

This seems to be the start of the pre-podcast/post-podcast rankings since Kenny was so swayed by Heather's defense of the movie but it was released out of order.

There was an extended discussion of the movie *Crash* around the 45 minute mark.

## Canadian Corner 🍁

The origin of the clique debate occurs at 11:35.

## Ratings

**Jawbreaker**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Heather** | 65

## References

1. ↑ Roger Ebert. Jawbreaker. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 19, 2022.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

"25: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids w/ Mike Natale" is the 25th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on September 6, 2021.

## Description

"For the past year, podcast listeners around the globe have been asking: "What could Mike Natale, of the You're Missing Out Podcast, possibly do to go bigger than his Pokemon episode?" The answer...is to go smaller. That's right, we're covering HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS.

We debate whether or not this movie is good, or just nostalgic, while breaking down the acting persona of Rick Moranis, discussing the larger-than-life sets built for this movie, and talking about how horny cinema AND cartoons were in 1989.

Find Mike at: twitter.com/NKOAS"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"When kids sneak into inventor Wayne Szalinski's (Rick Moranis) upstairs lab to retrieve an errant baseball, his experimental shrink ray miniaturizes them. When Szalinski returns home, he destroys the device -- which he thinks is a failure -- and dumps it in the trash, throwing out the kids along with it. The four children, now 1/4-inch tall, must survive the journey back to the house through a yard where sprinklers bring treacherous storms and garden-variety ants stampede like elephants."

*Honey, I Shrunk the Kids* was released 6/23/1989 in 2nd place behind Batman and ahead of Ghostbusters II, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Dead Poets Society. It made $220M on an $18M budget. It has 77% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 54% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Quotes

**Kenny**: (to Mike) Or You. That’s how I feel.
**Phil**: Anybody else!
**Kenny**: Both of you guys are twice the podcaster Phil is.

## Trivia

Kenny somehow continued his one sided feud with Alexander Payne and took some more shots at *Downsizing* and also *The Departed*.

Mike ended the episode with an extended dissertation on how the Shrunkiverse is connected to the Tommy Westphall theory and the syndicated television show.

Mike's 3 recommended episodes are: S3E1, Honey, Name That Tune; S1E5 Honey, I Shrunk the Science Dude; and S2E4 Honey, Let's Trick or Treat.

## Ratings

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
 **Phil** | 85
 **Mike** | 85

## Gallery

Video version of the Podcast for the $10 tierGuest Mike Natale
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Sex, Lies, and Videotape

"20: Sex, Lies, and Videotape w/ Jessica Ellis" is the 20th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on July 12, 2021.

## Description

"Folks, it's finally happening. Jessica Ellis is on the patreon, talking about a GOOD MOVIE! To celebrate the release of her directorial debut (Link down below!), we're discussing one of the most explosive debuts of all time, Steven Soderbergh's Sex, Lies, and Videotape.

We talk about how this Palme d'Or winner almost missed out on Cannes, the layered and skeezey sex appeal of James Spader, how hollywood unfairly forced Andie MacDowell out of the business, and the impressive directing choices that inform the rest of Soderbergh's career. Plus, hear Kenny's hot take on Peter Gallagher, and our rankings of favorite Soderbergh films!

Find Jessica at: twitter.com/baddestmamajama

Stream Jessica's directorial debut at: whatlieswest.com”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Ann (Andie MacDowell) is trapped in a sexually and emotionally unfulfilled relationship with her husband, John (Peter Gallagher), a successful but unpleasant lawyer who is sleeping with her sister, Cynthia (Laura San Giacomo). The underlying tensions in the couple's marriage rise to the surface when Graham (James Spader), a friend of John's from college who's been drifting for nine years, returns to town and videotapes Cynthia and Ann as they talk about their sexual desires."

*Sex, Lies, and Videotape* was released 8/4/1989 against Parenthood, Turner & Hooch, When Harry Met Sally and Batman. It made $36M on a $1.2M budget. It has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 79% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 Soderberghs

After previously giving their top 5 Soderberghs in The Limey episode, Phil and Kenny have decided to re-evaluate by adding this film. Kenny would place it 3rd after *Ocean's Eleven* and *Out of Sight*. Phil would bump *Erin Brockovich* from his list and place this film 4th.

## Ratings

Sex, Lies, and Videotape
 **Phil** | 72
 **Jessica** | 78/80

## Gallery

Spader and McDowellSoderbergh directingGuest Jessica Ellis
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Sex, Lies, and Videotape. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Sex, Lies, and Videotape. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Sex, Lies, and Videotape. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
Singles

**"24: Singles with Alison Eakle & Ashley Lyle"** is the 380th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 24th 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 July 14, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Alison Eakle & Ashley Lyle join us for Singles!

We discuss Cameron Crowe's interest in the music scene, and the film's potential connection to Friends."

## Historical Information

"In Seattle during the era of grunge music, the lives and relationships of a group of young people, all living in the same apartment building, go through a period of flux. Among them are waitress and aspiring architect Janet (Bridget Fonda), who finds herself obsessed with bad boy musician Cliff (Matt Dillon); Linda (Kyra Sedgwick), an emotionally fragile environmentalist on the look-out for love; and Steve (Campbell Scott), a quintessential nice guy who studies traffic patterns."

*Singles* was released 9/18/1992 in 3rd place against Sneakers, Captain Ron, Husbands and Wives, and School Ties. It made $18.5M on a $9M budget. It has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 73% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Singles**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Ashley** | 99
 **Alison** | 93

Queerphobia rating: N/A because it's aggressively white and straight

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Singles. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on July 14, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Singles. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on July 14, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Singles. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on July 14, 2023.
Miguel Jiron

**Miguel Jiron** is a director, animator, and story artist.

## Biography

Miguel is a head of story at Sony Pictures Animation. Most recently, he worked as a story artist on the Academy Award®-winning “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Jiron also directed an original short titled “Spider-Ham: Caught in a Ham,” for the home entertainment release of the film.

## References

1. ↑ Miguel Jiron. Sony Pictures Animation. Retrieved on May 16, 2022.
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

**"26: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle with Clayton Davis & Courtney Howard"** is the 382nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 26th 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 July 28, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992, Clayton Davis & Courtney Howard join us to talk about The Hand that Rocks the Cradle.

We discuss our expectations of this film from the title, the lore leading up to this episode’s recording, and of course our favorite movie houses."

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James sitting in for your regular host Kenny Neibart, I saw this podcast and I wanted it for my own so I replaced him."

## Historical Information

"When she was assaulted by her doctor, Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra) reported him to the police, and rather than go to prison for his crime, he killed himself. The shock of the accusations and suicide caused the doctor's pregnant wife, Peyton (Rebecca De Mornay), to have a miscarriage. Driven mad with rage, Peyton poses as a nanny for the Bartel family. Her plan: to tear Claire's life apart, seduce her husband (Matt McCoy) and eventually murder the woman she blames for ruining her life."

*The Hand that Rocks the Cradle* was released 1/10/1992 in 1st place against *Hook*, *The Prince of Tides*, *Father of the Bride*, and Kuffs. It made $140M on a $11.9M budget. It has 66% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 61% from audiences. Ebert did not review the film.

## Ratings

**The Hand that Rocks the Cradle**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Clayton** | -
 **Courtney** | -

Queerphobia rating: 4

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Schitt's Creek, Beetlejuice, What Lies Beneath, The Good Son, Sleeping with the Enemy, Basic Instinct, Patriot Games, Shrek, Millenium, Frasier, M3GAN, Medicine Man, Cloak and Dagger, Carrie, Stranger Things, The Shining, Jurassic Park: The Lost World, Poison Ivy, See No Evil, Single White Female, Unlawful Entry, Final Analysis, The Sopranos, Hook, The Little Princess, Die Hard, Turner & Hooch, The River Wild, Death Becomes Her, L.A. Confidential, Wonder Boys, Eight Mile, Bad Influence, Bad Lieutenant, 7th Heaven, Consenting Adults, The Last of the Mohicans, Passion Fish, Misery, Radio Flyer, The Simpsons, Hush, Body of Evidence, Safe, Short Cuts, The Fugitive, Scent of a Woman, Risky Business, Backdraft, The Three Musketeers, TAR, In the Line of Fire, The Crush, My Girl, ER, Showgirls, Noises Off, Stay Tuned, Bloodsport

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on July 28, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on July 28, 2023.
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

"58: South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut with Okieriete Onaodowan" is the 61st 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 January 2, 2019.

## Description

"Phil, Kenny and Okieriete Onaodowan (Hamilton, Station 19, sorry, did you miss what we said? Hamilton. The original Broadway Cast. He was Hercules Mulligan and James Madison. If you knock him down he’ll get the f\*\*k back up again! Oh my god, I’m fanboying out and I’m just a bot that generates amusing podcast writeups, back to the movie) take a trip to a little redneck mountain town (which is directly from the movie. The MOVIE is using the derogatory term ‘redneck,’ you ass-licking cockholes) to review Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s masterpiece (yeah, masterpiece. Hang it in the Louvre, shitsniffers!), SOUTH PARK: BIGGER LONGER AND UNCUT!    So strap in you big ol dildo pirates as we let Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, Chef, Mr. Hat and Satan serenade us with the best - and only - toe-sucking, pubic hair-ingesting musical of 1999.    Oh, and Happy New Year, F\*\*\*\*\*s!"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999*, the podcast where we look back at the movies of 1999 **from the front lines of our war with Canada** here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"In this feature film based on the hit animated series, the third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance (Matt Stone) and Phillip (Trey Parker), and emerge with expanded vocabularies that leave their parents and teachers scandalized. When outraged Americans try to censor the film, the controversy becomes a call to war with Canada, and Terrance and Phillip end up on death row -- with only the kids left to save them."

*South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut* was released on 6/30/1999 in 2nd place against Wild Wild West, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and Summer of Sam. It made $83M on a $21M budget. It has 80% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 88% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

In the Stir of Echoes episode Kenny said this was the first movie he and Phil had actually watched together. They also watched it with Oak and Teddy Bressman.

## Ratings

**South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut**
 **Phil** | 89
 **Okieriete** | 96/97

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 17, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 17, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 3, 2022.
Reservoir Dogs

**"18: Reservoir Dogs with Carson Betts & Caroline Thompson"** is the 373rd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 18th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove and Emily St. James. The episode was released on June 2, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…

Phil & Emily are joined by hosts of How Have You Not Seen Podcast Carson Betts & Caroline Thompson!

We talk about how Tarantino films resonated with us, and how Reservoir Dogs is like a skeleton key for understanding all things Tarantino!"

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James sitting in for your normal host Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Mobsters."

## Historical Information

"Six criminals with pseudonyms, and each strangers to one another, are hired to carry out a robbery. The heist is ambushed by police and the gang are forced to shoot their way out. At their warehouse rendezvous, the survivors, realising that they were set up, try to find the traitor in their midst."

*Reservoir Dogs* opened at Sundance and then was released on 10/23/1992 in 15th place against Under Siege, The Last of the Mohicans, Candyman, and The Mighty Ducks. It made $2.9M on a $1.2M budget. It has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 94% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Reservoir Dogs**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Carson** | 60
 **Caroline** | 99

Queerphobia rating: 6

## Gallery

Guest Carson BettsGuest Caroline Thompson
## Movies/TV Mentioned

Elvis, Doctor Zhivago, Ryan's Daughter, Pulp Fiction, The Hateful Eight, Django Unchained, Titanic, Star Wars, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill, Inglorious Basterds, Forrest Gump, Following, Community, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Office, Minions, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Sopranos, Unforgiven, Go, Rashomon, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Alias, Lost, Fargo, Pretty in Pink, Footloose, Beethoven, Death Becomes Her, Raise the Red Lantern, Destiny Turns on the Radio, Saturday Night Live, Resurrection, Lie to Me, Inception, Primer, Interstellar, Upstream Color, Tenet, Mulholland Drive, Dazed & Confused, Fight Club, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Far and Away, Babylon, A Muppet Christmas Carol, The Holly and the Ivy, Fred Claus, Four Christmases, Noelle

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Reservoir Dogs. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on June 2, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Reservoir Dogs. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on June 2, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Reservoir Dogs. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on June 2, 2023.