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Entrapment

"135: Entrapment w/ Jessica Ellis" is the 181st overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on September 2, 2020.

## Description

"In the 90s we all loved lasers and we all loved Catherine Zeta Jones. Put them together and you have an all time memorable teaser trailer and ... an absolutely terrible movie??

This week we welcome back Jessica Ellis (Host of Distant Socials Podcast) to the podcast to talk about Entrapment, a movie as far as anyone is concerned is just Catherine Zeta Jones dodging lasers with sexy movements and also Sean Connery is in it.

We talk about the movie beyond the trailer, Sean Connery as a 60 year old movie star, Catherine Zeta Jones place as a movie star post-Zorro and just how much we did not care for Entrapment."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Insurance investigator Virginia "Gin" Baker (Catherine Zeta-Jones), looking into a stolen Rembrandt painting, suspects that accomplished thief Robert "Mac" MacDougal (Sean Connery) is responsible. She decides to go undercover and help Mac steal an ancient artifact. When a suspicious Mac confronts Gin about her real intentions, she claims that she is, in fact, a thief and that the insurance job is a cover. To prove it, she proposes a new target that could net them $8 billion."

*Entrapment* was released 4/30/1999 in 1st place against The Green Mile, Toy Story 2, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and Bicentennial Man. It made $212M on a $66M budget. It has 40% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 50% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Entrapment**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Jessica** | 30

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Entrapment. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Entrapment. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Entrapment. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
ER: "The Storm"

"105: ER: “The Storm” with Bryan Cogman" is the 120th 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 27, 2019.

## Description

“This week we are giving you some special mid-week TV talk, as we are joined by writer Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones), to talk about one of the most exciting events of 1999, The ER 2 Parter THE STORM. We talk all about this exciting event in the era of must see TV, our ER fandom and sexy, sexy Clooney.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the **TV** of 1999, **from County General Hospital** here in 2019"

## Historical Information

"*The Storm*" is the fourteenth and fifteenth episode of the fifth season of *ER*. It first aired as a two parter on NBC on February 11 and 18, 1999. It was written by John Wells and directed by Wells and Christopher Chulack. In this episode Doug Ross faces the fallout of his decision to help Joi Abbott euthanize her son, resulting in professional and personal consequences for the hospital and those around him. Part 2 has Doug Ross making a decision about his status at County General after his treatment with Ricky Abbott. It also Mark Greene and the rest of the ER treating the victims of bus crash while Carol Hathaway learns a horrifying secret from the wife of hospital janitor Mobalage Ekabo. It was the final regular episode of George Clooney as Doug Ross.

## References

1. ↑ ER Wiki. The Storm: Part 1. Fandom.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2022.
2. ↑ ER Wiki. The Storm: Part 2. Fandom.com. Retrieved on May 12, 2022.
Amadeus + Elvis

**"3: Amadeus & Elvis with Rachelle Lefevre"** is the 3rd episode in the Double Features miniseries and the 83rd Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on February 20, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It’s Double Features… Rachelle Lefevre joins us to talk about two musical star biopics Amadeus & Elvis! We talk about the concept of art consuming the artist."

## Phil's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s Double Features, the podcast where we compare and contrast movies, TV and music here **from a hallucinatory casino** here in 2023."
Freaky Fridays

***Freaky Fridays*** is a miniseries within Podcast Like It's 1999 covering the short-lived television series *Freaks & Geeks.* Episodes were hosted by Phil Iscove and were released as bonus episodes from the main feed on Fridays.

## Description

"Welcome to Freaky Fridays! Every week for the next 18 weeks we'll be diving into a new episode of the 1999 television masterpiece that is Freaks & Geeks.”
Carrie Gillogly

**Carrie Gillogly** is the co-head and senior vice president of scripted programming for AMC.

## Biography

"Carrie Gillogly is the Co-Head and SVP of Scripted Programming at AMC Networks. In this role she oversees the development and production of AMC scripted series. Since joining the company in 2012, Gillogly has notably overseen such AMC series as INTO THE BADLANDS, THE TERROR, THE SON, and the recent DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE. She currently oversees the production of AMC's forthcoming animated drama PANTHEON, as well as upcoming the series KEVIN CAN F\*\*\* HIMSELF starring Emmy Award-winner Annie Murphy and the stop motion animated series MEGA CITY SMITHS created by Steve Conrad. Before her time at AMC, Gillogly worked as an executive at Gerber Pictures, participating in the development of such projects as GRAN TORINO and A STAR IS BORN. Originally from Silver Spring, MD, Gillogly came to LA in 2001 to attend USC's School of Cinematic Arts."

## References

1. ↑ Carrie Gillogly - Sundance Collab. Sundance.org. Retrieved on May 13, 2022.
Audition

"132: Audition w/ Brianna Zigler" is the 177th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on August 19, 2020.

## Description

"Get ready cause this is going to be a messy one.

Phil, Kenny and special guest Brianna Zigler (Film Critic, Slashfilm, Little White Lies, etc) talk about Takashi Miike's bloody and intense horror film AUDITION.

We get to talk about our experiences first being exposed to the twists and turns of Audition, Japanese horror movies like Audition and The Ring making their way to America in the late 90s early 00s, and finally get to start to rate the movie out of 99 if such a thing is even possible for a movie like this."

## 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 burlap sack** here in 2020."

## Historical Information

"This disturbing Japanese thriller follows Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi), a widower who decides to start dating again. Aided by a film-producer friend (Miyuki Matsuda), Aoyama uses auditions for a fake production to function as a dating service. When Aoyama becomes intrigued by the withdrawn, gorgeous Asami (Eihi Shiina), they begin a relationship. However, he begins to realize that Asami isn't as reserved as she appears to be, leading to gradually increased tension and a harrowing climax."

*Audition* premiered on 10/2/1999 at the Vancouver Film Festival. It made $131K in the US on an unknown budget. It has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 80% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the film.

## Ratings

**Audition**
 **Phil** | -
 **Brianna** | N/A

Phil watched this in '99 and said he would rate it back then but did not actually give his score. His narrative description and comparison with Brianna's experience sounds like it would have been around a 70 at the time.

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Audition. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Audition. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 6, 2022.
Bats (Live)

"194: BATS LIVE w/ Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss" is the 280th 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 22, 2021.

The episode was broadcast live on YouTube as a live watch-a-long of the film on PlutoTV's 90's Throwback channel and was released as an audio file to the podcast feed later the same day.

Lou Diamond Phillips, star of the film, joined the livestream to chat about his experiences making the film.

## Description

“Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss are back for our flying leather winged friends Bats. With a surprise appearance from Lou Phillips!!

Thank you to Pluto TV for the streaming of Bats on your network.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from I don't know where because I haven't seen this movie yet** here in 2021."

## Historical Information

"When a population of bats in a small Texas town starts attacking the unsuspecting citizens, Dr. Sheila Casper (Dina Meyer), a zoologist specializing in the species, is called in to investigate. With the help of her assistant and the local sheriff (Lou Diamond Phillips), strange details about the bats begin to emerge: It's discovered that they are the product of a governmental experiment gone awry. With people dying and the military threatening to take action, a solution must be found."

*Bats* was released on 10/22/1999. It made $10.2M on a $5M budget. It has 17% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 14% from audiences. Ebert did not review the movie.

## Trivia

The episode was again misnumbered as 174 and should have been 194.

## Ratings

Ratings were not given during the episode because Kenny and Phil thought they needed to rewatch this before providing ratings.

## Gallery

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## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Bats. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Bats. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Emma Stefansky

**Emma Stefansky** is a film critic and writer. Emma is the resident gadget expert on the podcast.

## Biography

Emma Stefansky (@stefabsky on Twitter) is a film critic and Staff Writer for *Thrillist*. She has also been a columnist for *Vanity Fair* and *Screen Crush*, and co-hosted a podcast for Vanity Fair, Still Watching: The Sinner.

## Appearances

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Adam B. Vary

**Adam B. Vary** is a writer and journalist.

## Biography

Adam is a senior entertainment writer for Variety covering the business of genre storytelling and fandom across movies, television and streaming platforms. He joined Variety in 2019, after seven years at BuzzFeed News and six years at Entertainment Weekly.

## Appearances

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Cindy Chupack

"SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAYS: Cindy Chupack" is the 212th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 9th episode of the Sex and the City Saturdays miniseries. The episode is hosted by Phil Iscove and was released on January 23, 2021.

## Description

"For this SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAY, we are glad to be able to chat with Writer and Producer on the show Cindy Chupack about her experiences working on Sex and the City, working with the cast, how it influenced her work moving forward (on shows like Modern Family) and much, much more. ”
Dr. Giggles

**"40: Dr. Giggles with Louis Peitzman"** is the 398th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 40th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1992* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1992, hosted by Phil Iscove. The episode was released on October 31, 2023.

## Description

"On this special Halloween episode of Podcast Like It’s 1992, writer Louis Peitzman is on to talk about Dr. Giggles!

We talk about early 90’s horror, our expectations before pressing play, and the comic book movie vibe."

## Historical Information

"In 1957, Evan Rendell (Larry Drake) flees after his father is lynched for killing multiple patients in his effort to find a replacement heart for his ailing wife. After 35 years, Evan escapes from a mental institution and returns to town for revenge, killing off residents one by one. When Jennifer (Holly Marie Combs) and her friends break into the Rendell house out of morbid curiosity, Evan notices Jennifer has a heart condition similar to his mother and decides to make her his final victim."

*Dr. Giggles* was released on 10/23/1992 in 7th place against Under Siege, The Last of the Mohicans, Candyman, and The Mighty Ducks. It made $8.4M on a $7M budget. It has 23% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 42% from audiences. Ebert did not review the film.

## Ratings

**Dr. Giggles**
 **Louis** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Dr. Giggles. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on November 17, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Dr. Giggles. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on November 17, 2023.
David Sims

**David Lawrence Sims** (@davidlsims on Twitter) is a film critic for The Atlantic and former television critic for the AV Club. He is the co-host of Blank Check with Griffin and David along with Griffin Newman.

## Biography

On Blank Check, David is considered the 'straight man' of the two hosts due to his frequent need to redirect Griffin—who has a tendency to go off-track with sidebars—back on topic. He sometimes relishes in his role as the 'grump' on the show and seems to yell at Griffin, but hey, best friends do that sometimes—and he also frequently tells Griffin and Ben how much he loves them. He has on occasion loosened up and has his own goofy tangents and sidebars; within the fandom this has been known as the dog (fans of David may sometimes refer to themselves as David-Dawgs) going off the leash.
Goodbye Lover

"223: Goodbye, Lover w/ Jessica Ellis" is the 313th 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 May 13, 2022. The last 25 minutes was a discussion of that year's Oscars and was recorded just prior to the ceremony.

## Description

“Filmmaker Jessica Ellis joins the Podcast Like It’s five timers club, after being forced to watch the meandering crime thriller that is GOODBYE LOVER.

We talk about the wave of subpar blue collar crime thrillers that has descended upon us here in the dredges of 1999, what makes a successful twist, and how this is the worst Ellen DeGeneres performance of the year.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **hanging off a ledge - hanging off a balcony** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"A thriller about the perfect girl next door. Beautiful, friendly and a devout churchgoer, she believes in always doing good. But underneath the pleasant exterior is a ruthless woman determined to get the lifestyle she thinks she deserves."

*Goodbye Lover* was released on 4/16/1999 in 15th place against Life, The Matrix, Never Been Kissed, and Analyze This. It made $1.9M on a $20M budget. It has 29% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 38% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 1 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia and Ephemera

* Jessica committed to coming on for Up on the Patreon.

* The guys reference this wiki for the first time during the episode.

* Jessica joined the five timers club and ranked the movies she has been on so far (despite her ratings) as:

1. Sex, Lies, and Videotape
2. Anna and the King
3. The Thirteenth Floor
4. Entrapment
5. Goodbye Lover

## Ratings

**Goodbye Lover**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Jessica** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Goodbye Lover. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Goodbye Lover. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Goodbye Lover. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 27, 2022.
Frasier

"158: Fraiser w/ Carrie Wittmer" is the 217th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999. The episode covers the television show *Frasier* and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on February 10, 2021.

## Description

"Welcome to Woodycast, where we talk about all things Woody Harrelson! Wait....this is a Frasier episode?!

With over 100 Primetime Emmy nominations, 37 wins, and a 20 year stint from Kelsey Grammer as the titular pompous radio host, we all knew a Frasiercast was inevitable. Alongside Writer/Critic Carrie Wittmer, Phil taps into season 6 episode 13 "The One Where Woody Shows Up" to not only examine the show itself, and it's role in 90s sitcom culture, but its connections to Cheers, and success in paving its own path. We also talk about Woody Harrelson. Like, a lot. How could we not!”
An Education

"18: An Education with Chandler Levack" is the 20th episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 63rd Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on August 15, 2022.

## Description

No description was provided.

"This week on 2009... we are joined by Chandler Levack (@clevack) to educate us on the film An Education!"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 2009, the podcast where we talk about the films of 2009 **walking in the rain aside a Bristol 405** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David (Peter Sarsgaard), a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won't soon forget."

*An Education* premiered at Sundance in January 2009 before getting a limited release on 10/9/2009. It made $26.1M on a $7.5M budget. It has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 80% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**An Education**
 **Phil** | 75
 **Chandler** | 83

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Cruel Intentions, Guinevere, The Dark Knight, Up in the Air, Inglorious Basterds, Precious, The Hurt Locker, Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, A Serious Man, Up, Ratatouille, Wall-E, The Full Monty, The Last Station, Julie & Julia, Erin Brockovich, Promising Young Woman, The Greatest, Brothers, Public Enemies, Never Let Me Go, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Drive, Shame, The Great Gatsby, Inside Llewyn Davis, Entourage, She Said, Pride & Prejudice, High Fidelity, The Lost Daughter, Shattered Glass, Pretty Woman, Easy, Kingdom of Heaven, Elizabethtown, The Lobster, In Bruges, Under the Silver Lake, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Gone Girl, Die Another Day, I Care a Lot, Still Alice, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Reader, Rachel Getting Married, Changeling, Frozen River, Doubt, Revolutionary Road, Slumdog Millionaire, The Proposal, Manhattan, Rushmore, The Sixth Sense, Nine, Crazy Heart

## References

1. ↑ @PodcastLikeIts (2022-08-15). Tweet. Twitter. Retrieved on August 15, 2022.
2. ↑ Box Office Mojo. An Education. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on July 25, 2022.
3. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. An Education. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on July 25, 2022.
4. ↑ Roger Ebert. An innocent, a scoundrel, a great film, and a star is born. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on July 25, 2022.
Beers and Weirs

"Freaks & Geeks: "Beers and Weirs" with David Iserson" is the 100th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 2nd episode of the Freaky Fridays miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Beers and Weirs" from *Freaks & Geeks* and is hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. It was released on September 20, 2019.

## Description

"In this Weeks Freaky Friday, Phil and Kenny sit down with Novelist and Screenwriter David Iserson (Mr. Robot, Firecracker) to geek and freak about BEERS AND WEIRS the second episode of Freaks and Geeks. They talk about watching David's experience having watched the pilot early, the relate-ability and specificity that made Freaks and Geeks great and how the show bumped up against the expectations of TV in the era."
Do the Right Thing

"41: Do the Right Thing w/ Aaron Thomas" is the 41st Patreon episode in the Podcast Like It's 1989 series hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on February 14, 2022 and release from behind the paywall on December 18, 2023.

## Description

"Writer/producer Aaron Thomas returns to discuss what is possibly the greatest films of the 80s, Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING.

From his iconic stint as the secondary face of Air Jordan, through a seemingly endless career of awards snubs, we break down the unrelenting force that is Spike Lee's public persona. We also discuss this film's stacked cast, the problem with most movies on race relations, and of course, smack talk the Oscars.

Find Aaron at: twitter.com/arthomastv"

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1989, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1989 **from FN108: last on your dial, first in your hearts** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Salvatore "Sal" Fragione (Danny Aiello) is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out (Giancarlo Esposito), becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise."

*Do the Right Thing* was released on 6/30/1989 in 8th place against Batman, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, *The Karate Kid Part III* and Ghostbusters II. It made $37M on a $6M budget. It has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 89% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Do the Right Thing**
 **Phil** | 98/99
 **Aaron** | -

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Do the Right Thing. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Do the Right Thing. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Do the Right Thing. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Army of Darkness

**"22: Army of Darkness with Clarke Wolfe"** is the 378th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 22nd 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 30, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…

Clarke Wolfe joins Phil & Emily to talk about Army of Darkness!

We discuss the evolution of the Evil Dead franchise, American horror in the 90’s, and Sam Raimi as a filmmaker."

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James sitting in for your normal host, seven tiny versions of Phil who keep trying to kill him."

## Historical Information

"Ash is transported back to medieval days, where he is captured by the dreaded Lord Arthur. Aided by the deadly chainsaw that has become his only friend, Ash is sent on a perilous mission to recover the Book of the Dead, a powerful tome that gives its owner the power to summon an army of ghouls."

*Army of Darkness* was released 2/19/1993 after a festival run in late 1992. It premiered in 6th place against *Groundhog Day*, *Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey*, *Sommersby*, and The Crying Game. It made $21.5M on an $11M budget. It has 69% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 87% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Army of Darkness**
 **Emily** | N/A
 **Clarke** | -

Queerphobia rating: 3 for low level background radiation queerphobia

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Forces of Nature, Basic Instinct, Scream, Evil Dead 2, Damage, The Cutting Edge, The Mummy, The Sixth Sense, When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, The Evil Dead, Brain Dead, Looney Tunes, Candyman, Audition, The Silence of the Lambs, Seven, Evil Dead Rise, Evil Dead, Last House on the Left, The Hills Have Eyes, Drag Me to Hell, Spider-Man, Ash vs. Evil Dead, Young Frankenstein, Willow, Darkman, Aladdin, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Oz the Great and Powerful, Return to Oz, The Wizard of Oz, Labyrinth, Burn Notice, The Librarians, Fargo (TV), Bubba Ho-Tep, The Rocketeer, Once and Again, The Adventures of Briscoe County Jr, The X-Files, Schindler's List, Mad Men, The Quick and the Dead, The Gift, A Simple Plan, Beethoven, Magnolia, Black Christmas, Glee + Scream Queens, American Horror Story, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Wonder Woman, Jennifer's Body, Yellowjackets, Malum

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Army of Darkness. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on June 30, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Army of Darkness. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on June 30, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Army of Darkness. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on June 30, 2023.
BONUS: Cats

"BONUS: Cats" is the 133rd 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 9, 2020.

## Description

“This week, Phil and Kenny break their furmat to dumpster dive into 2019’s meow-sical, Cats!”

## Kenny's Intro

"Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow."
Bryan Cogman

**Bryan Cogman** is a writer and producer.

## Biography

Bryan has previously written on *Game of Thrones* and is a consulting producer on Amazon's upcoming Lord of the Rings series.

Bryan provided his 1999 top 10 list in the Cookie's Fortune episode and his 2009 top 10 list in the Where the Wild Things Are episode.
Connections

"FELICITY FRIDAY: "Connections" with Alison Eakle" is the 157th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* and the 9th episode of the Felicity Friday miniseries. The episode covers the episode "Connections" of *Felicity* Season 1 and is hosted by Phil Iscove. It was released on May 29, 2020.

## Description

"This Week we reconnect with Alison Eakle (Executive Vice President of Development at Shondaland, guest on our The Virgin Suicides episode) to talk about Connections, the 20th episode of the first season of FELICITY.

We talk about the increasing Uncut Gems-ification of Ben's gambling addiction fueled spiral, Felicity trying her hardest (as she is want to do) to climb the corporate ladder at Dean and Deluca, dealing with the difficulties of management and her attempted friendship with Noel becomes increasingly frustrating. College life, am I right?"
Bram Stoker's Dracula

**"12: Dracula with Tom Mison & Clay Keller"** is the 367th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's* and the 12th 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 April 21, 2023.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It's 1992…

Clay Keller from Screen Drafts and Tom Mison join us to talk about Bram Stoker's Dracula!

We discuss excellent performances, the Winona Ryder ScreenDraft, and attempt to link this film to The Muppet Christmas Carol."

## Emily's Intro

"I am your special guest host Emily St. James standing in this week for my wonderful, beautiful master, the Count himself, Dracul."

## Historical Information

"Count Dracula, a 15th-century prince, is condemned to live off the blood of the living for eternity. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker is sent to Dracula's castle to finalise a land deal, but when the Count sees a photo of Harker's fiancée, Mina, the spitting image of his dead wife, he imprisons him and sets off for London to track her down."

*Bram Stoker's Dracula* was released on 11/13/1992 in 1st place against Passenger 57, A River Runs Through It, Under Siege, and The Mighty Ducks. It made $215.9M on a $40M budget. It has 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 79% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Bram Stoker's Dracula**
 **Emily** | 99
 **Tom** | -
 **Clay** | 80s

Emily did not give a Queerphobia rating.
No one actually saw the film in 1992 so their 1992 scores reflect their first viewings.

## Movies/TV Mentioned

The Muppet Christmas Carol, Sister Act, Heathers, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Little Women, Reality Bites, The Age of Innocence, Mermaids, Black Swan, Little Women (2019), Candyman, King Kong (1933), Dracula (1931), Jurassic Park, The Godfather Part III, Megalopolis, Jack, Romeo + Juliet, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Hollow Man, Wolf, The Silence of the Lambs, Sleepy Hollow, Stranger Things, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, Batman, Hook, The Muppets Take Manhattan, Batman Forever, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Sid & Nancy, Henry & June, Prick Up Your Ears, State of Grace, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, JFK, True Romance, The Professional, Immortal Beloved, The Scarlet Letter, Air Force One, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Dark Knight, The Last of the Mohicans, Cape Fear, The Rainmaker, One From the Heart, Elvis, The Batman, The Secret Garden, J. Edgar, Pinocchio, Twixt, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Interview with the Vampire, Trollhunter, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Beguiled, Marie Antoinette, EO, Nosferatu, Eggers' Nosferatu, Shadow of the Vampire, The Northman, Gladiator, Scent of a Woman, Sea of Love, Dick Tracy, See, Babylon, Watchmen (TV)

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Bram Stoker's Dracula. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2023.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Bram Stoker's Dracula. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2023.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Bram Stoker's Dracula. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2023.
Funny People

"19 Funny People with Emily St. James & Libby Hill" is the 22nd episode in the Podcast Like It's 2009 series and the 65th Patreon episode overall. The episode is hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove and was released on September 12, 2022.

## Description

"This week on 2009... Emily St. James and Libby Hill join us to talk about Funny People!

We talk about meta plots about disillusioned standup comedians, the love it or hate it attitude towards Adam Sandler movies, and films that seemingly wrap up in the first hour then continue on for another forty minutes."

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Recently learning that he has a fatal disease, comic George Simmons (Adam Sandler) spots a struggling performer named Ira (Seth Rogen) and decides to become his mentor. The men become close friends as George teaches Ira the art of stand-up comedy, and Ira helps George define his legacy. When an old flame (Leslie Mann) reappears and the disease goes into remission, George gets a chance to re-evaluate his life and figure out what is truly important to him."

*Funny People* was released on 7/31/2009 in 1st place against Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, *G-Force*, and *The Ugly Truth*. It made $71.6M on a $50M budget. It has 69% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 48% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Funny People**
 **Phil** | 70
 **Emily** | 95
 **Libby** | 92

## Movies/TV Mentioned

The Iron Giant, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, This is 40, King of Staten Island, Trainwreck, Girls, Walk Hard, 17 Again, The Great Gatsby, Punchline, Barry Lyndon, Dog Day Afternoon, As Good As It Gets, Broadcast News, Terms of Endearment, Spanglish, Freaks & Geeks, Punch Drunk Love, Billy Madison, Click, Jack & Jill, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, The Wedding Singer, Grownups, Grownups 2, Hannah and Her Sisters, You Can Count on Me, Happy Gilmore, Reign Over Me, Uncut Gems, The Meyerowitz Stories, The Truman Show, Inglorious Basterds, Match Point, Zombieland, 30 Minutes or Less, Pineapple Express, Hulk, Munich, Daddy's Home, Parasite, The White Lotus, The Bubble, Bros, The Big Short, Don't Look Up, Little Miss Sunshine, Juno, Up in the Air, All That Jazz, Psycho, The Heartbreak Kid, The Mask, (500) Days of Summer

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Funny People. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Funny People. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Give me a break, folks -- I'm a guy dyin' up here!. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2022.
Arlington Road

"36: Arlington Road with Susanna Fogel" is the 38th 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 1, 2018.

## Description

"Phil and Kenny are joined by the Director of “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” Susanna Fogel. Or are they?

Because in this podcast, nothing is as it seems.

What sounds like a friendly discussion about domestic terrorism might actually be code for something for more sinister.

What could be heard as a simple recasting of a modern version of “Arlington Road” might really be seeing the seeds for something far more dangerous.

And what is usually a calm, thoughtful podcast about the movies of 1999 might just turn into a powderkeg of repressed emotions  waiting to explode like some kind of nondescript, midwestern federal building!

Tune into this week’s podcast to find out the truth!"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"Widowed when his FBI agent wife is killed by an extremist group, college professor Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) becomes obsessed with the culture of these groups -- especially when his new all-American neighbors, Oliver (Tim Robbins) and Cheryl Lang (Joan Cusack), start acting suspiciously. With each twist, the mystery deepens and questions loom as to whether Faraday is consumed by fear and driven by paranoia, or whether a lethal conspiracy has been born on Arlington Road."

*Arlington Road* was released on 7/9/1999 in 6th place against American Pie, Wild Wild West, Big Daddy, Tarzan, and The General's Daughter. It made $41M on a $31M budget. It has 63% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 74% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Arlington Road**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Susanna** | 85

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/arlington-road-1999
Amanda Smith

**Amanda Smith** is a writer and podcaster.

## Biography

"I am not Joseph Kennedy's granddaughter. That's a different Amanda Smith." - Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith is an LA-based writer who never planned on writing a book. Fortunately, all she had to do was compile a bunch of surrealist fiction tweets with art from incredibly talented illustrators. When she's not writing (which is most of the time), Amanda is watching baseball or taking pictures of her dog Kit. She is 1/3 of the soon-to-be-popular podcast "Disaster Girls," a podcast devoted to lovingly dissecting disaster movies. Amanda co-hosts the podcast with fellow guest Jordan Crucchiola.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Amanda-Smith/e/B085XD4WMG/ref=dp\_byline\_cont\_pop\_book\_1
Analyze This

"19: Analyze This" is the 19th episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on April 4, 2018.

## Description

"Hey yo, so we got something you might be interested in. It’s a podcast. A real nice podcast. It’s got Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart and a discussion about Harold Ramis’ mob spoof “Analyze This.” You know, that funny movie where Bobby DeNiro plays a mafia boss with a case of the yips so he hires a shrink who’s played by that guy, you know the one, the comedian with the curly hair who loves Sammy Davis Jr. and baseball? That guy.

A mobster going to a shrink! You’d think it was a fantasy not a comedy cuz everyone knows real mobsters ain’t need no psychological evaluation, capiche?

But this podcast, we think it’ll be worth your time time. And, if you’re not satisfied, you can take a long walk off a short pier, alright?

Download the podcast and tell your friends about. Go on. Do it. We clear? Alright, you’re a good kid."

## 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 Mafia don suffers anxiety attacks which force him to visit a psychiatrist. Renowned for his brutality, the mobster is worried about his reputation when he finds himself bursting into tears for no apparent reason. Seeking help on the psychiatrist's couch, the forceful and demanding hard man proves a challenge to the doctor who has several complicated problems of his own."

*Analyze This* was released on 3/5/1999 in 1st place against Cruel Intentions, 8mm, The Other Sister, and Payback. It made $176M on a $30M budget. It has 69% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 62% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia

Phil pitched a new podcast which Kenny titled *Bomb Squad* where they would discuss movies that sound good on paper but that bombed. Kenny suggested that another DeNiro movie *Rocky & Bullwinkle* would be a perfect candidate for such a show.

## Ratings

**Analyze This**
 **Phil** | 55

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/analyze-this-1999
Bringing Out the Dead

"38: Bringing out the Dead with Stephen Vitale" is the 40th 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 15, 2018.

## Description

“We did a podcast. It was a podcast about "Bringing Out the Dead," That movie about ambulance drivers in Hell's Kitchen? We talked with Stephen Vitale, a filmmaker, for while about the intersection of life and death and whatnot. We thought it was a lovely, constructive and enlightening conversation. So why do we still feel like there's nothing to live for?

This podcast. It's important. Maybe not for society, but for us. We touched on so many things, like the use of the color red and religious imagery and which of Nicholas Cage's three partners - John Goodman, Ving Rhames or Tom Sizemore - were the most entertaining and/or terrifying. We really felt like we were creating something great. And we did. I think. Maybe not. Who knows.

You'll just have to listen for yourself and decide, did Podcast Like It's 1999 do "Bringing out the Dead" justice? Or should we just drive quietly into that terrible night?”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from our fifth story walk-up here in Hell's Kitchen** here in 2018."

## Historical Information

"After a disheartening and haunting career wears him down, New York City paramedic Frank Pierce (Nicolas Cage) begins to collapse under the strain of saving lives and witnessing deaths. Through the course of a few nights, three co-workers (John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore) accompany Pierce as he grasps for sanity and pushes to be fired. Before Pierce falls off the edge, he still has a hope when he forms a friendship with a victim's daughter (Patricia Arquette)."

*Bringing Out the Dead* was released on 10/22/1999 in 4th place against The Best Man, Double Jeopardy, and Fight Club. It made $16.8M on a $32M budget. It has 72% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 70% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Bringing Out the Dead**
 **Phil** | 89
 **Stephen** | 80s

## References

1. ↑ Roger Ebert. Bringing Out the Dead. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 18, 2022.
Ashley Spencer

**Ashley Spencer** is an entertainment writer and reporter.

## Biography

Ashley has written in-depth features, hosted panels, and interviewed Oscar winners, reality stars, and everyone in between for The New York Times, The Washington Post, VICE, Vanity Fair, Vulture, The Hollywood Reporter, Oprah Magazine, Bustle, Insider, The Guardian, and other outlets.

Past roles for Ashley include serving as a senior movies editor at Us Weekly and managing editor at E! News.
Curb Your Enthusiasm

"226: Curb Your Enthusiasm w/ Esther Zuckerman" is the 316th 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 3, 2022.

## Description

“Writer Esther Zuckerman joins us to talk about the HBO special that birthed a whole new genre of comedy television: LARRY DAVID: CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM.

We talk about Larry David's fashion, everlasting attitude, and cultural importance. We also discuss his evolving legacy, the unbelievable cast of secondary characters brought on over time, and how it changed the game of low-budget comedy TV.”

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where **I'm forced every week to come up with different locations that we're coming from and can't this week** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Larry makes a return to stand-up comedy and prepares to film a television special for HBO. Mock documentary about Seinfeld writer Larry David featuring contributions from his friends and colleagues."

*Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm* aired on HBO on 10/17/1999. It has 80% on Rotten Tomatoes from audiences.

## Gallery

PosterTitle cardGuest Esther ZuckermanCurb Your Enthusiasm w- Esther Zuckerman Preview
## Movies/TV Mentioned

Seinfeld, Louie, Barry, Atlanta, Saturday Night Live, Sex and the City, South Park, The Daily Show, Broad City, Real Sex, The Sopranos, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Girls

## References

1. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
Annie

"203: Annie w/ Ashley Spencer" is the 290th 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 24, 2021.

## Description

“Actress Ashley Spencer joins us to celebrate the holidays with a look back on the 1999 made-for-television Disney film ANNIE.

We discuss why this version stands out in the sea of attempts at adapting the musical to screen, from the bombshell performances to the top notch choreography and direction from first-timer, and future oscar nominee, Rob Marshall.”

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"In this TV version of the Broadway musical, classic comic strip character Annie (Alicia Morton) is rescued from the misery of Miss Hannigan's (Kathy Bates) orphanage by Grace Farrell (Audra McDonald), whose employer, curmudgeonly tycoon Oliver Warbucks (Victor Garber), has decided to take in an orphan for Christmas. The search for Annie's biological family begins in earnest when Warbucks decides to offer a cash prize to her parents -- if they will only reveal themselves and return to her."

*Annie* premiered on ABC on November 7, 1999 with an estimated 26.3 million viewers, making it the second-most watched Disney film ever to air on ABC. It has 57% on Rotten Tomatoes from audiences.

## Ratings

**Annie**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Ashley** | 99

## Gallery

Guest Ashley SpencerAnnie w- Ashley Spencer Preview
## References

1. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Annie. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 11, 2022.
She's All That

"46: She’s All That with David Iserson" is the 48th 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 10, 2018.

## Description

"This podcast started as a bet. Could Phil and Kenny take any guest and turn him into the Podcasting King? After rejecting a few deeper-voiced possibilities, they settled on David Iserson, who had glasses. David proved to be more than meets the eye, however, when he shrewdly chose the film “She’s All That,” an oft-requested classic of the teen genre, as his movie. David proceeded to wow the boys with his podcasting bona fides. Turns out, he’s a seasoned writer - features and TV, comedy and drama - making him highly desirable to podcasts ranging from Scriptnotes to WTF to the one where Doug Benson gets high. He’s also full of podcast-able tidbits like, did you know he had a She’s All That poster in his college dorm room? And that it was in French?! But the only way to prove that David is the new podcasting king of the internet is if this episode gets more download than any before it. Can David do it? Can Phil and Kenny do it? Or will love get in the way? Download to find out!"

## Kenny's Intro

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

## Historical Information

"High school hotshot Zach Siler (Freddie Prinze Jr.) is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe), leaves him for sleazy reality-television star Brock Hudson (Matthew Lillard). Desperate to revive his fading reputation, Siler agrees to a seemingly impossible challenge. He has six weeks to gain the trust of nerdy outcast Laney Boggs (Rachael Leigh Cook) -- and help her to become the school's next prom queen."

*She's All That* was released on 1/29/1999 in 1st place against Patch Adams, Varsity Blues, A Civil Action, and Shakespeare in Love. It made $103M on a $7-10M budget. It has 42% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 55% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars.

## Trivia and Ephemera

David saw this in theaters on 1/31/1999 instead of Super Bowl XXXIII

## Ratings

**She's All That**
 **Phil** | 70
 **David** | 98.5

## References

1. ↑ Roger Ebert. She's All That. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on April 26, 2022.
Guinevere

"145: Guinevere w/ Chandler Levack" is the 193rd 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 November 11, 2020.

## Description

"This week we welcome journalist/filmmaker Chandler Levack (We Forgot To Break Up) on the podcast to talk about GUINEVERE, the 1999 romantic drama starring Canadian legend Sarah Polley and Stephen Rea."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a lawnchair on top of a platform, on top of four ladders, on top of another platform, on top of a roof, overlooking San Francisco** here in 2020."

## Historical Information

"Harper Sloane (Sarah Polley) is a young woman from a privileged background who feels stifled by her family. When she meets Connie Fitzpatrick (Stephen Rea), an older man who's a photographer, she's intrigued, and is tempted to run away with him to become his muse and apprentice. She then finds out he's a bit of a cad and returns to her family. But not for long. The couple decide to go off to Los Angeles together, and along the way Harper finally begins to chase her dream of being an artist."

*Guinevere* premiered at Sundance in January 1999 and followed with a limited release on 9/24/1999 against Double Jeopardy, Blue Streak, The Sixth Sense, and For Love of the Game. It made $635K on a $2.6M budget. It has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 54% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars.

## Ratings

**Guinevere**
 **Phil** | 70
 **Chandler** | N/A

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Guinevere. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Guinevere. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Guinevere. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2022.