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Top 10 Lists

Below is a list of the 1999 Top 10 Lists given by guests of the show.

2. The Matrix
3. The Iron Giant
4. Rosetta
5. The Straight Story
6. The Blair Witch Project
7. The Insider
8. Ride with the Devil
9. The Limey
 Esther Zuckerman(Ratcatcher) | * Election
* Notting Hill
* Eyes Wide Shut
* Dick
* The Talented Mr. Ripley
* Magnolia
* Holy Smoke
* Toy Story 2
* Galaxy Quest
 Jeff Greenstein(42 Up) | * Galaxy Quest
* The Blair Witch Project
* Magnolia
* Last Night
* South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
* 42 Up
* Three Kings
* Toy Story 2
* The Limey
 Bryan Cogman(Cookie's Fortune) | 1. Topsy-Turvy
2. The Talented Mr. Ripley
3. Election
4. Galaxy Quest
5. Toy Story 2
6. Magnolia
7. Titus
8. Being John Malkovich
9. The Matrix
 Joe Reid(Bright Star & Get Bruce) | 1. The Talented Mr. Ripley
2. Being John Malkovich
3. The Sixth Sense
4. Fight Club
5. The Blair Witch Project
6. Election
7. The Insider
8. The Matrix
9. Magnolia
 Emily St. James(Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade & Get Bruce) | 1. Being John Malkovich
2. The Matrix
3. Toy Story 2
4. Eyes Wide Shut
5. After Life
6. Magnolia
7. The Blair Witch Project
8. Election
9. The Straight Story
 Jessica Ellis(The War Zone) | 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
 Michael Natale(Rosetta) | 1. The Matrix
2. Eyes Wide Shut
3. Toy Story 2
4. The Blair Witch Project
5. Outer Space
6. The Mummy
7. The Dark Tower
8. La Petite Vendeuse de Soleil
9. Moloch
 Tom Lorenzo(Rosetta) | 1. The Matrix
2. South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
3. The Insider
4. The Limey
5. Bringing Out the Dead
6. Eyes Wide Shut
7. The Straight Story
8. The Iron Giant
9. Audition
 Griffin Newman(Big Daddy) | 1. Toy Story 2
2. Eyes Wide Shut
3. The Matrix
4. Being John Malkovich
5. Election
6. The Iron Giant
7. The Talented Mr. Ripley
8. Galaxy Quest
9. Magnolia
 Sarah Polley(Bonus: Interview with Sarah Polley) | * Magnolia
* Topsy-Turvy
* All About My Mother
* Toy Story 2
 Clay Keller(Simpatico) | 1. The Talented Mr. Ripley
2. Notting Hill
3. Topsy-Turvy
4. Eyes Wide Shut
5. Toy Story 2
6. Galaxy Quest
7. American Movie
8. October Sky
9. Cruel Intentions
 Ryan Marker(Simpatico) | 1. Magnolia
2. Eyes Wide Shut
3. The Limey
4. All About My Mother
5. Bringing Out the Dead
6. American Movie
7. Election
8. Being John Malkovich
9. The Straight Story
10. The Iron Giant
The Green Mile

"14: Green Mile with Teddy Bressman" is the 14th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on February 28, 2018.

## Description

"In honor of the upcoming Oscars, Phil, Kenny and special guest Teddy Bressman (writer, Future Man) look at 1999 Best Picture Nominee Green Mile, starring Oscar Winner Tom Hanks, Oscar Nominee Michael Clarke Duncan, Oscar Nominee James Cromwell, Oscar Nominee Graham Greene, Oscar Nominee Patricia Clarkson, Oscar Nominee Gary Sinise and Oscar Nominee Sam Rockwell, and Written and Directed by Oscar Nominee Frank Darabont.

Based on that, you’d think it was pretty good, right? If you do, you probably also think Mouseville is a real place.

Also since we’re approaching Oscar Sunday, we decided to do our Oscar picks for this year. They start around the hour and half mark for all the Oscar fans out there!"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), a massive black man convicted of brutally killing a pair of young sisters. Coffey had the size and strength to kill anyone, but not the demeanor. Beyond his simple, naive nature and a deathly fear of the dark, Coffey seemed to possess a prodigious, supernatural gift. Paul began to question whether Coffey was truly guilty of murdering the two girls."

*The Green Mile* was released on 12/10/1999 in 2nd place against Toy Story 2, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and The World is Not Enough. It made $286M on a $60M budget. It has 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 94% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Oscar Picks

The guys spent the last 20 minutes of the episode making predictions for the 2017 Oscars.

## Ratings

**The Green Mile**
 **Phil** | 60
 **Teddy** | 30

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-green-mile-1999
Two Hands

"229: Two Hands w/ Jihane Bousfiha" is the 319th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on June 24, 2022.

## Description

“Writer Jihane Bousfiha Leads us on a conversation through Director Gregor Jordan’s debut film TWO HANDS.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **stumbling over a bank counter** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Nineteen-year-old strip club promoter Jimmy (Heath Ledger) is just scraping by in the red-light district of Sydney. When local crime lord Pando (Bryan Brown) offers him a shot at working for his syndicate, Jimmy jumps at the chance to deliver a costly package. But, when Jimmy gets jacked by a couple of kids, he's indebted to the dangerous gangster for $10,000. Running out of time, he schemes to rob a bank to save himself and a beautiful girl he desires (Rose Byrne) from a gruesome demise."

*Two Hands* was screened at the Sundance Film Festival prior to being released in Australia on 7/29/1999. It made $5.5M on a $4.4M budget. It has 75% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 80% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the film.

## Trivia and Ephemera

Kenny revealed that he used to be on Johnny Knoxville's christmas card list.

## Ratings

**Two Hands**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Jihane** | N/A

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Cocktail, F/X, Fight Club, 10 Things I Hate About You, Eyes Wide Shut, Election, Drive Me Crazy, Demolition Man, The Dropout, The Girl from Plainview, Yellowjackets, Glee, American Graffiti, The Outsiders, Monster's Ball, The Patriot, A Knight's Tale, Brokeback Mountain, The Dark Knight, The Four Feathers, Ned Kelly, The Order, Lords of Dogtown, I'm Not There, Out of Sight, Holy Smoke, The Gentleman, Moulin Rouge, Twin Dragons, Get Shorty, Pimp My Ride, Evil Dead series, Amelie, Mrs. America, Physical, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Troy, Wicker Park, Damages, Marie Antoinette, Get Him to the Greek, Bridesmaids, Neighbors, The Internship, Insidious, X-Men series, Spy, Edge of Tomorrow, Iron Man 2, Gulliver's Travels, Marriage Story, Jojo Rabbit, A Quiet Place, Mary Poppins Returns, The Girl on the Train, The Devil Wears Prada, Jungle Cruise, Jumanji, The Bubble, West Side Story, Boogie Nights, The Boondock Saints, Buffalo Soldiers, Little Monsters, Gloria, One Perfect Shot, Heat, Animal Kingdom, Thor: Ragnarok, Licorice Pizza, Guinevere, Last Night, Girl on the Bridge, Twin Falls Idaho, Jackass series, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Ringer, Bad Grandpa

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Two Hands. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Two Hands. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 23, 2022.
The Very Thought of You

"185: The Very Thought of You w/ Clay Keller" is the 266th 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 20, 2021.

## Description

“Prepare yourself for "The best romantic comedy ever" according to Daily Mail. That's right, we're talking about Nottin- wait...not Notting Hill? The Very Thought of You? I'm not convinced this movie actually exists, but here is our episode on THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU with Screen Draft's Clay Keller!

We discuss Clay's obsession with Monica Potter, and how most of her career flew under everyone's radar. We also discuss the worst of the worst 90s tropes, including portraying assholishness as hot, and focusing on unique storytelling instead of GOOD storytelling. We explore some of 1999's best twists, and how this movie strived to make that list, but fell completely short. Finally, we try to pick out what unique pieces of American culture would be interesting to the brits. Stay tuned to the end of Clay's take on Carrie, and Kenny's take on Brian De Palma!

Find Clay at: twitter.com/claykeller

Listen to Kenny and Phil's Bruckheimer Draft at: https://screendrafts.libsyn.com/jerry-bruckheimer-with-phil-iscove-kenny-neibart"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **on a $99 flight to London** here in 2021."

## Historical Information

"Bored with her job at a Minneapolis car rental agency, restless Martha (Monica Potter) impetuously takes a trip to London. On her adventure Martha encounters three Englishmen who -- coincidentally -- all know each other. There's music bigwig Daniel (Tom Hollander), card champion Laurence (Joseph Fiennes) and aspiring actor Frank (Rufus Sewell). All three men end up pursuing Martha, oblivious of each other -- which, of course, results in an elaborate romantic entanglement."

*The Very Thought of You* was released on 8/27/1999 behind The Sixth Sense, The 13th Warrior, and Runaway Bride. It made $3M worldwide. It has 33% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 60% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the film. *The New York Times* gave a positive review.

## Ratings

The Very Thought of You
 **Phil** | -
 **Clay** | -

## Gallery

Guest Clay KellerThe Very Thought of You w- Clay Keller Preview
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Very Thought of You. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Very Thought of You. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Stephen Holden. 'The Very Thought of You': A Pretty Woman, but the Wrong One. The New York Times. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
The Other Sister

"207: The Other Sister w/ LaToya Ferguson" is the 295th 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 21, 2022. Of course, Kenny and LaToya end with wrestling talk starting around the last 20 minutes.

## Description

“Since the dawn of Podcast Like It's 1999, Kenny and Phil have dreaded recording one episode. Today, writer LaToya Ferguson steps up to the plate (was tricked by Phil) to finally discuss THE OTHER SISTER.

Find LaToya at la-fergs.tumblr.com”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Carla Tate (Juliette Lewis) has never been like her sisters. Sent at a young age to a school for children with intellectual impairments, a maturing Carla returns to her family home in San Francisco. Her overbearing mother, Elizabeth (Diane Keaton), and patient father, Radley (Tom Skerritt), struggle to come to terms with Carla's growing independence as she embarks on her dream of attending college and pursues a romance with Danny (Giovanni Ribisi), a young man with a similar disability."

*The Other Sister* was released on 2/26/1999 in 3rd place against 8mm, Payback and Message in a Bottle. It made $27.8M on a $35M budget. It has 29% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 71% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Other Sister**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **LaToya** | -

## References

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

"124: "The Insider" with Liz Hannah" is the 161st 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 June 24, 2020.

## Description

"WE'RE BACK!

We were gone for a while so we have decided to return to the realm of regular podcasting with a big one. Screenwriter extraordinaire Liz Hannah (The Post, Long Shot, Mindhunter) joins us to talk about Michael Mann's extraordinary whistleblower drama THE INSIDER.

There is so much to dig in with this one from Pacino bringing the Heat(get it), Russell Crowe's status a movie star, its seven Academy Awards nominations, and an absolutely cracking screenplay based on true events which we were more than excited to get to talk to Liz about.

It was such a blast having Kenny back and Liz as a guest so we went long on this one cause there are no corporate lackeys to edit us. We hope you enjoy!"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from inside a mailbox with a bullet** here in 2020"

## Historical Information

"After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats."

*The Insider* was released 11/5/1999 in 4th place against The Bone Collector, House on Haunted Hill, The Bachelor, and The Best Man. It made $60.3M on a $68M budget. It has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 90% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Insider**
 **Phil** | 80
 **Liz** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Insider. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Insider. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Insider. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
True Crime

"161: True Crime w/Norm Wilner" is the 223rd 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 3, 2021.

## Description

"Few directors have been able to reach the heights AND depths that film veteran Clint Eastwood has in his 60 years of filmmaking, and we brought on writer Norm Wilner (NOW Toronto) to discuss every up, and every down, via Eastwood's painfully tepid mystery/drama TRUE CRIME.

We discuss Eastwood's endless history of being torn apart by critics, only to come back with a career defining, box office hit, and his complicated relationship to the republican party and race relations. Furthermore, how does a man who looked so good in his prime deal with the fact that he's aging? Well, it DEFINITELY gets put on the screen in very bizarre ways.

Grit your teeth, swallow a fistful of gravel, and get ready to step into the mind and career of one of the most fascinating directors of all time.”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical information

"Journalist Steve Everett (Clint Eastwood) has been sober two months, but things are still going badly. Steve's marriage to Barbara (Diane Venora) is barely holding together, and his editor (Denis Leary) hates him, since Steve has been having an affair with his wife. A chance assignment finds Everett interviewing death row inmate Frank Beachum (Isaiah Washington). When Everett uncovers evidence indicating Beachum may be innocent, he must race against time to uncover the truth."

*True Crime* was released 3/19/1999 in 3rd place behind Forces of Nature and Analyze This. It made $16M on a $55M budget. It has 54% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 49% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 stars.

## Ratings

**True Crime**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Norm** | 40

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. True Crime. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. True Crime. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. True Crime. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The State Dinner

"WEST WING WEDNESDAYS: The State Dinner w/ Joe Reid" is the 255th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 7th episode of the West Wing Wednesdays miniseries. The episode covers the episode The State Dinner of *The West Wing* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on July 14, 2021.

## Description

"Joe Reid, host of This Has Oscar Buzz, joins Phil in watching episode seven of The West Wing, THE STATE DINNER.

We talk about the first appearance of Stockard Channing as Abigail Bartlet, CJs flirtatious relationship with reporter Danny Concannon, and the first time the show has acknowledged Mandy in five episodes. We also break down the national and personal crisis' the escalate over the course of this episode, including the return of Sam Seaborn's unfortunate subplot, and a horrific act of god.

Find Joe at: twitter.com/joereid”

## Favorite Episode

Joe provided a list of favorites including The Indians in the Lobby, some of the early Ainsley episodes like The Stackhouse Filibuster, The Supremes and The U.S. Poet Laureate.

Ultimately his favorite was Let Bartlet Be Bartlet.
The List

"FELICITY FRIDAYS: "The List" w/ Carina Mackenzie" is the 162nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 13th episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the episode "The List" of *Felicity* Season 2 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on June 26, 2020.

## Description

"Snip Snip. This week on Felicity Fridays we have Carina MacKenzie (Creator/Showrunner- Roswell, NM) on the podcast to talk about that dreaded haircut. That's right this week we are talking about THE LIST, episode 2 of season 2 of FELICITY, where Felicity's iconic hair gets chopped down and changes the history of the show. Carina and Phil go deep and get all the details on what led to this, how it changed their feelings on Felicity and talk about the rest of the episode."
The Force

"FELICITY FRIDAY: "The Force" with Whitney Friedlander" is the 158th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 10th episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the episode "The Force" of *Felicity* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on June 5, 2020.

## Description

"This week we welcome journalist Whitney Friedlander (LA Times, Variety, Vulture) to talk about a long time ago (1999) in a galaxy far, far away (New York) as we discuss the J.J Abrams written, penultimate episode of Felicity Season 1, THE FORCE. (Thankfully this title is in reference to both Star Wars and a Witch's Curse given the news).

We talk witch's curses, having streaks of bad luck when you least need them, Noel's grand gestures, dissect J.J. takes on Star Wars/Star Wars Fandom in 1999, how they may or may not have manifested themselves and the beauty of a title card.

Please consider donating to ActBlue here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab\_mn?refcode=tweet to help address issues of racial injustice and police brutality in America."
Troop Beverly Hills

"39: Troop Beverly Hills w/ Lexi Barry" is the 39th Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on January 17, 2022.

## Description

"Lexi Barry joins us for trip into the wilderness with TROOP BEVERLY HILLS.

This week we talk Troop Beverly Hills with Kenny’s sister! We discuss Shelley Long’s career, the cult following of TBH and it’s deep bench of amazing young talent. Get your black belts in shopping and join us!"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **south of Gucci, north of The Beverly Wilshire, kinda near the Cartier** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"With her marriage breaking up, Beverly Hills housewife Phyllis Nefler (Shelley Long) boosts her self-esteem by leading a local troop of Wilderness Girls. Although Phyllis' version of roughing it is spending the night at the Beverly Hills Hotel, that suits her privileged troop members just fine. Unfortunately, when Phyllis falls afoul of a rival leader, the girls are threatened with having their group dissolved -- unless they can prove their wilderness skills at the annual jamboree."

*Troop Beverly Hills* was released 3/24/1989 in 7th place against *Fletch Lives*, *Rain Man*, and Lean on Me. It made $8.5M on an $18M budget. It has 14% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 62% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Re-casting

Lexi's professed expertise is casting so she offered the following as options for Phyllis Nefler: Emma Stone, Blake Lively, Kristen Wiig and Taraji P. Henson.

## Ratings

**Troop Beverly Hills**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Lexi** | 85

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Troop Beverly Hills. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Troop Beverly Hills. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Troop Beverly Hills. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Virus

"Virus" is the 138th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. It is unnumbered in the 1999 films miniseries. The episode was released on January 24, 2020 as part of the Friday Night Dumps series.

## Description

"We are taking the Dump Truck for a second ride as this Friday, Kenny and Phil talk about VIRUS, a film which can be best described by its star Jamie Lee Curtis once saying "That would be the all time piece of shit...It's just dreadful... That's the only good reason to be in bad movies. Then when your friends have [bad] movies you can say 'Ahhhh, I've got the best one.' I'm bringing *Virus*." Hope you enjoy!! ”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical information

"Caught in a typhoon, a tugboat commanded by Robert Everton (Donald Sutherland) comes across a mysterious near-deserted ship. Excited to find a vessel that could be sold for as much as $30 million, Everton and his crew board and prepare to move the craft, despite the warnings of sole survivor Nadia Vinogradiya (Joanna Pacula). When a malevolent alien presence begins killing off the crew, navigator Kit Foster (Jamie Lee Curtis) tries to convince the rest of them to leave before it's too late."

*Virus* was released 1/15/1999 in 9th place behind Varsity Blues, *Patch Adams*, *A Civil Action*, and *The Thin Red Line*. It made $30.7M on a $75M budget. It has 12% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 22% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Better or Worse

The First Edition of Better or Worse finds Kenny quizzing Phil on whether Virus is better or worse than a list of movies. Pitched as a potential recurring Dump bit.

 Detroit Rock City | X
 Mickey Blue Eyes | X

## Ratings

**Virus**
 **Phil** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Virus. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Virus. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Virus. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
The Hurricane

"245 The Hurricane with Christian Pierce" is the 335th 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 14, 2022.

## Description

"This week on 1999... Christian Pierce joins us to talk about The Hurricane!

We talk about Denzel Washington's potential Oscar wins of the 90s, the anticipation leading up to this movie and the Hollywood Process, and the discourse about biopic accuracy and telling the best story."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Denzel Washington is Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a man whose dreams of winning the middleweight boxing title were destroyed when he was arrested along with another man for the murders of 3 people in a New Jersey bar. Wrongfully accused, Carter and John Artis were sentenced to 3 life terms in prison."

*The Hurricane* premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on 9/17/1999 and then was given a limited release on 12/29/1999 against Stuart Little, Toy Story 2, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and The Green Mile. It made $74M on a $50M budget.. It has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 87% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Hurricane**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Christian** | N/A

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Sleepy Hollow (TV). Junior High (unproduced), Malcolm X, Devil in a Blue Dress, Courage Under Fire, The Pelican Brief, Philadelphia, Glory, Training Day, Fences, Roman J. Israel Esq, The Tragedy of Macbeth, American Beauty, K-PAX, The Insider, Eyes Wide Shut, Sweet and Lowdown, Being John Malkovich, A Beautiful Mind, In the Heat of the Night, Steve Jobs, The Taking of Pelham 123 (remake), Inside Man, Dazed and Confused, The Cincinnati Kid, The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming, The Wild Bunch, Straw Dogs, The Thomas Crown Affair, Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, And Justice for All, Moonstruck, In Country, Other People's Money, Only You, Dick, Green Book, Cheers, Clueless, The Usual Suspects, The Sopranos, Rocky, Creed, The Shawshank Redemption, Lincoln, The Dropout, Nixon, Gandhi, Oppenheimer, The Rookie, Rudy, The People vs Larry Flynt, Man on the Moon, Elvis, Pet Sematary, I, Tonya, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Hurricane. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Hurricane. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Hurricane. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on September 27, 2022.
Peanuts

"106: Peanuts with Jeff Greenstein" is the 122nd 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 4, 2019.

## Description

“We begin to celebrate the holidays by bringing on writer Jeff Greenstein (Friends, Desperate Housewives) to talk about our favorite depressed icon Charlie Brown and his classic seasonal specials. If you are a fan of Christmas, Great Pumpkins, the holidays or even just the comic strip then this is the episode for you. So bang on the piano, do your little dancing and enjoy the episode!”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **comic strips** of 1999, here **from atop a doghouse** in 2019, probably."
The Muppet Christmas Carol

**"49:Muppet Christmas Carol with Tom Mison & Clay Keller"** is the 407th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 49th 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 25, 2023.

## Description

"This Christmas on Podcast Like It’s 1992, Tom Mison & Clay Keller join us to talk about The Muppet Christmas Carol.

We talk about our love for all things Muppet, free dvd’s stuffed in with a Domino's pizza, and our cherished Christmas movie traditions."

## Ratings

**The Muppet Christmas Carol**
 **Emily** | -
 **Tom** | -
 **Clay** | 100

Queerphobia rating: 1

\*Clay gives it a 99 without 'When Love is Gone'
The Sixth Sense

"49: The Sixth Sense" is the 51st 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 31, 2018.

## Description

"This week, tune in for a discussion about M.  Night Shyamalan’s “The Sixth Sense” with Phil... Kenny... and... \*\*\*TWIST\*\*\* No guest!"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. Cole is frightened by visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the shadows. He is too afraid to tell anyone about his anguish, except child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis). As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the truth about Cole's supernatural abilities, the consequences for client and therapist are a jolt that awakens them both to something unexplainable."

*The Sixth Sense* was released on 8/6/1999 in 1st place against The Blair Witch Project, Runaway Bride, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Mystery Men. It made $672M on a $40M budget. It has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 90% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 (or 10 or 11) Twist Endings

Phil did not rank his but gave Fight Club, The Usual Suspects, The Sixth Sense, Seven, and Primal Fear.

## Ratings

**The Sixth Sense**
 **Phil** | 78

## References

1. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Sixth Sense. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 27, 2022.
Toby Herman

**Toby Herman** is a comedy writer and television producer in LA. In the Liberty Heights episode she is crowned the Senior Jewish Correspondent for the show.

## Biography

"Toby currently writes for The Real. Other writing credits include Talking Dead (AMC), The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (FOX) and Radio Disney Music Awards (DISNEY). Prior to working in Los Angeles, Toby was a Senior Writer/Promo Producer at TNT in Atlanta.

Besides water, Toby also retains useless pop culture knowledge and the phone numbers to her high school friends’ parents’ landlines. She has two degrees and a hideous amount of debt from Northwestern University. (Go Cats)

Toby recently parted her hair on the other side and now spends much of her time wondering what else she’s been doing wrong her whole life. She writes about very important things like being single, dying alone, being told the lipstick she’s wearing “makes a difference” and how fucked life is in general.

Her mother’s name is Gail. It autocorrects to fail. Please don’t tell her."

## Appearances

### Patreon

 P9
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 P49

## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/tobyherman27/status/1389626679564275718
2. ↑ https://tobyherman.com/about/
The Talented Mr. Ripley

"4: Talented Mr. Ripley" is the 4th 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 20, 2017.

## Description

"Join Phil and Kenny as they take you back to 1999, by way of 1950s Italy, in Anthony Minghella's "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Why does "Ripley" hold up better than most 1999 films? Is this Matt Damon's best performance ever? Why didn't Jude Law become the star he was destined to be? Why was this movie largely ignored, yet still endures in ways other 1999 films haven't?"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to *Podcast Like It's 1999* with your hosts Kenny Neibart (and Phil Iscove) where we review movies or look back at the movies of 1999 from our perches here in 2017."

Kenny was trying to get Mr. Moviefone to record an intro but was unsuccessful.

## Historical Information

"To be young and carefree amid the blue waters and idyllic landscape of sun-drenched Italy in the late 1950s; that's la dolce vita Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) craves- and Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) leads. When Dickie's father asks Tom to bring his errant playboy son back home to America, Dickie and his beautiful expatriate girlfriend, Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow), never suspect the dangerous extremes to which Ripley will go to make their lifestyle his own."

*The Talented Mr. Ripley* was released on 12/25/1999 in 2nd place against Any Given Sunday, Stuart Little and Toy Story 2. It made $128M on a $40M budget. It has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 80% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Talented Mr. Ripley**
 **Phil** | 80

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-talented-mr-ripley-1999
The Minus Man

"181: The Minus Man w/ Adam Karp" is the 258th 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 23, 2021.

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **asleep on the front seat of our truck on the beach** here in 2021."

## Historical Information

"Aimless Vann Siegert (Owen Wilson) takes a bizarre turn in life and becomes a serial killer, tracking down the miserable, the self-destructive and those who otherwise seem willing to die. His first victim is wretched junkie Casper (Sheryl Crow). After disposing of her body, Siegert rents a room from turbulent couple Jane and Doug Durwin (Mercedes Ruehl, Brian Cox). From there, Siegert plots his murders, gets work at the post office and falls deeper and deeper into a psychotic haze."

*The Minus Man* was released on 9/10/1999 against Stigmata, The Sixth Sense, and Stir of Echoes. It made $370K. It has 58% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 46% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Top 5 Owen Wilson films

 **2** | Meet the Parents
 **3** | Zoolander
 **4** | Marley & Me
 **5** | Armageddon

Phil may have later put *Marley & Me* at #5, it's unclear.

## Trivia

Alternate casting: Kenny pitched Chris Klein for the Owen Wilson role.

Adam worked as an intern on this film as his first job in the industry and called dibs on this episode at the beginning of the show.

Adam’s yearbook quote was from this film: “I feel like a light in the dark, they come to me like moths because I shine”. Definite serial killer vibes coming from Adam back then.

Kenny pitched a Quixotic venture to recut this movie as an indie comedy. Look for that on the Patreon soon.

## Ratings

The Minus Man
 **Phil** | -
 **Adam** | 85

## Gallery

Guest Adam KarpThe Minus Man w- Adam Karp Preview
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Minus Man. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Minus Man. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. The Minus Man. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The Love Bug

"FELICITY FRIDAY: "The Love Bug" w/ Meg Masters and Amanda Foreman" is the 170th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 17th episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the episode "The Love Bug" of *Felicity* Season 2 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on July 24, 2020.

## Description

"We've all been bit by that pesky little insect once or twice. This Felicity Friday, we welcome Meg Masters (Netflix Publicity) on the podcast to talk about THE LOVE BUG the sixth episode of FELICITY Season 2.

We talk to her about that nervous space at the beginning of relationships like Felicity (Keri Russell) and David (Henri Lubatti) are in this episode, Noel (Scott Foley) trying to have an awkward conversation with Ruby (Amy Smart) about how he used to date Felicity and the appeal of YA Television.

Also we are glad to get to talk to actress Amanda Foreman who played Meghan on Felicity about her role on the show, her process, TV in that era and the second season of Felicity."
Up in the Air

"5: Up in the Air w/ Carrie Courogen & Carrie Wittmer" is the 5th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 48th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on April 11, 2022.

## Description

"The Carries (Carrie Courogen and Carrie Wittmer) join us in the year 2009 to discuss Jason Reitman's star studded existential drama, UP IN THE AIR.

We discuss the twist that breaks the movie apart, the nuanced characterization of the two leads, and George Clooney's unique movie star persona. We also walk through Clooney's directing career, and deal with the building fire causing a ruckus outside Carrie's apartment."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"An idea from a young, new co-worker (Anna Kendrick) would put an end to the constant travel of corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), so he takes her on a tour to demonstrate the importance of face-to-face meetings with those they must fire. While mentoring his colleague, he arranges hookups with another frequent-flier (Vera Farmiga), and his developing feelings for the woman prompt him to see others in a new light."

*Up in the Air* was released on 12/4/2009 in 13th place against *The Blind Side*, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and *Brothers*. It made $166M on a $25M budget. It has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 79% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Up in the Air**
 **Phil** | 90
 **Carrie C** | 98
 **Carrie W** | mid to high 90s

## Gallery

Guest Carrie CourogenGuest Carrie Wittmer
## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Up in the Air. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Up in the Air. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Up in the Air. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
The Garage Door

"FREAKS & GEEKS: "The Garage Door" with Emei Willis" is the 121st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 12th episode of the Freaky Fridays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "The Garage Door" from *Freaks & Geeks* and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on November 29, 2019.

## Description

"This Week we open up THE GARAGE DOOR to talk some Freaks and Geeks with writer Emei Willis. It's not quite a Pink Floyd Laser Light Show but we do have some colorful discussion about our favorite moments from the episode, Emei's thoughts on Freaks and Geeks in general and understanding our parents."
Watchmen

"3: Watchmen w/ Tom Mison" is the 3rd episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 45th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on March 21, 2022.

## Description

"Phil and Kenny are joined by Watchmen alum Tom Mison to discuss the polarizing 2009 film adaptation.

We discuss the use of violence in this film, and how it plays differently retrospectively considering Zack Snyder’s career. We also break down the few things we think really don’t work in the film, from the badass interpretation of some heroes, to the changes in the climax."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"In an alternate 1985 America, costumed superheroes are part of everyday life. When one of his former comrades is murdered, masked vigilante Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) uncovers a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his retired associates, only one of which has true powers, Rorschach glimpses a far-reaching conspiracy involving their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the world's future."

*Watchmen* was released on 3/6/2009 in 1st place against *Madea Goes to Jail*, Taken and *Slumdog Millionaire*. It made $185M on a $130M budget. It has 65% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 71% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Watchmen**
 **Phil** | 70
 **Tom** | 80

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Watchmen. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Watchmen. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Watchmen. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century

"166: Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century w/ Jennifer DiBella" is the 233rd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove. The episode was released on April 7, 2021. This is the second 1999 film in which Kenny did not participate following Trekkies.

## Description

"Zetus lapetus, it's about time we covered one of the EIGHT Disney Channel Original movies that came out in '99, and who better to do it with than someone who auditioned to be in Zenon: Z3, actress Jennifer Lauren DiBella?

While movies like The Matrix and The Blair Witch project were redefining cinema as we know it at the local megaplex, DCOMs were the talk of the schoolyard for 90s kids who couldn't convince their parents to take them to see Stuart Little for the 5th time. Today, Phil is finally taking the plunge into this pre-teen cultural phenomenon. Do these films stand the test of time as classics major, or should they be left to rot in 20th century TV jail. This is Zenon: Girl of the 21st century

Find Jennifer at: https://www.jenniferlaurendibella.com/"

## Kenny's Intro

Kenny was not on the episode and Phil did not do the usual intro.

## Historical Information

"An inquisitive teenager finds herself involved with suspected dodgy dealing on her space station home - and ends up being sent down to Earth."

*Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century* premiered on the Disney Channel on 1/23/1999. This was one of 8 Disney Channel films released in 1999. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is 62%. Zenon also spawned two zequels.

## Quotes

**Jennifer**: Oh no, I will not allow it

**Phil**: Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

## Trivia

Phil revealed that he drove a VW Beetle in 98/99.

Jennifer auditioned for the sequel Zenon: Z3.

## Canadian Corner 🍁

Phil shouted out the most Canadian award ever - the Golden Maple Award which Gregory Smith was nominated for in 2016.

Phil explained how Disney Channel did not translate to Canada during the time he was growing up.

Discussion of the filming location of Vancouver.

## Ratings

Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
 **Jennifer** | 100

## Gallery

On the space stationRockin out to MicrobeMicrobeJennifer DiBella
## References

1. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 10, 2022.
The Straight Story

"17: The Straight Story with Simon Ennis" is the 17th 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 21, 2018.

## Description

"From the deranged mind of David Lynch, comes 1999's... sweetest movie? Based on a true story of an -- is this right? -- elderly man who rides a tractor to visit his dying brother... what? This dude did Blue Velvet!

Wait. What is this? This movie got a damn G rating? And was produced by Disney? Is this a joke?

We could have gotten Eraserhead! Wild at Heart! Even Dune would have been fun! But 1999's David Freakin Lynch movie is The Straight Story...

And, oh yeah, it's actually great! Join Phil, Kenny and special guest Simon Ennis as they discuss the film Lynch has called his "most experimental," as well as the entire oeuvre of one of America's finest, and wildest, filmmakers. "

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) learns one day that his distant brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton) has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey."

*The Straight Story* was released on 10/15/1999 in 39th place against Fight Club, Double Jeopardy, and The Story of Us. It made $6.2M on a $10M budget. It has 95% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 91% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Favorite Lynch Movies

* Simon: 3 way tie: Blue Velvet / Wild at Heart / Lost Highway
* Kenny: Blue Velvet
* Phil: Mulholland Drive

## Trivia

Possibly the start of the long running, one-sided, feud Kenny has with Alexander Payne in this episode, begins around 59:30 of the episode.

## Ratings

**The Straight Story**
 **Phil** | 82/83
 **Simon** | 92

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-straight-story-1999
The Wood

"71: The Wood with Alexandra Amin" is the 74th 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 April 3, 2019.

## Description

"Alexandra Amin (WME) joins Phil and Kenny to talk about The Wood, a 1999 movie about the unexpected boners of growing up and the way those boners affect us all the way into adulthood and the friends you make along the way to help you get past your biggest boners as you stop being such a boner."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from anywhere but our wedding** here in 2019"

## Historical Information

"Three old friends -- Mike (Omar Epps), Roland (Taye Diggs) and Slim (Richard T. Jones) -- recount memories of their shared childhood in Inglewood, Calif., as they prepare for Roland's wedding to his fiancée, Lisa (LisaRaye). When the groom goes missing without a word, Mike and Slim struggle to find their nervous friend and return him to his impatient bride before the wedding begins. Along the way, they continue to swap stories about lessons learned during their awkward teenage years."

*The Wood* was released 7/16/1999 in 6th place against Eyes Wide Shut, American Pie and Lake Placid. It made $25M on a $6M budget. It has 61% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 92% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**The Wood**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Alexandra** | 100

## References

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

"BONUS: The Matrix Resurrections w/ Emily St. James" is the 292nd overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999. The episode covers the 2021 film *The Matrix Resurrections* which is a sequel to 1999's The Matrix, and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on January 6, 2022. The final 20 minutes discuss Emily's thoughts on Fight Club and David Fincher's filmography.

## Description

"Nothing Comforts Anxiety Like A Little Nostalgia"

"Three years after covering the 1999 film that changed cinema forever, Phil, Kenny, and critic Emily St. James enter the Matrix one more time."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **sequel franchise reboots of the** films of 1999, **at the behest of our parent company, Warner Brothers** here in 2022."

## Trivia

Emily was followed on Twitter by Lilly Wachowski during the recording of the episode.