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This week we're talking Adam Sandler, SNL movies and random penguins with writer/podcaster J. Keith van Straaten (Go Fact Yourself) stopping by to chat about watching Billy Madison for the first time.  Join us as we look at what has (and hasn't) aged well from this cult favorite comedy, discuss whether Billy Madison is the purest Sandler movie, ponder the current state of former SNL cast members on the big screen and much more.  Listen to Go Fact Yourself, the trivia show podcast J. Keith cohosts with Helen Hong. The most recent episode features Yeardley Smith and Ryan Kalil.  Follow J. Keith on Twitter. Listen to Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.   

This week we're talking Stephen King and dirty birdies with Camila Jones returning to the podcast to talk about watching the snowy suspense classic Misery for the first time.  Join us as we praise Kathy Bates' brilliant performance, talk about our favorite King adaptations, wish for a mystery show where Buster and Virginia solve cozy winter crimes, delve into which actors were almost cast (Warren Beatty and Bette Midler??) and much more.  Follow Camila on Twitter and check out her website to learn more about her live performances and upcoming podcast on suspense thrillers.  Read "The Jaunt," Camila's favorite Stephen King short story. And listen to Camila talk Tom Cruise and shirtless volleyball on the Top Gun episode of Movies My Friends Have Never Seen.  Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we're strolling down gritty 1970s New York City streets with Bill Scurry from the I Don't Get It podcast stopping by to talk about watching the Jane Fonda/Donald Sutherland noir classic Klute for the first time.  Join us as we break down Jane Fonda's amazing performance, marvel at Gordon Willis' gorgeous cinematography, wonder if the film should actually be called "Bree," discuss rotary phones versus cellphones in movies and much more. Seriously, this movie is amazing and Fonda is incredible. If you haven't seen it, watch it now!  Follow Bill on Twitter and check out his video essays and short films on American Cesar Enterprises. Here's Sylvester Stallone's disco dancing cameo in Klute.  Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.   

This week we're riding on Falkor and turning around to look at what we see with TV and eSports producer Chris Jalandoni (Attack of the Show) stopping by to watch The Neverending Story for the first time.  Join us as Chris shares how he missed The Neverending Story growing up and we talk about Atreyu's hair, Bastian's latchkey childhood, sad '80s kids movies, Wolfgang Petersen's filmography, the Goonies video game, Bastian and his father's bizarre eating habits and much more.  Follow Chris on Twitter to learn about his work in reality TV and eSports gaming.  Watch Bastian eat an apple core like it's a tasty treat.  Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.   

This week we're praying to Crom and seeing our enemies driven before us with Andy Webb returning to the podcast to talk about watching Conan the Barbarian for the first time.  Join us as we discuss the enduring legacy of Conan the Barbarian, the movie's deep bench of supporting players, the eclectic filmography of John Milius, the ups-and-downs of fantasy filmmaking, potential Arnold Schwarzenegger reboots and much more.  Follow Andy on Twitter and listen to him talking about watching Scanners for the first time.  Watch the Conan deleted scene featuring the demise of King Osric. And here's Arnold speaking German in Escape Plan.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we're going down the rabbit hole with writer Chris Illuminati talking about finally watching The Matrix for the first time.  Join us as we talk colored pills, '90s rave fashion, why Chris finally watched The Matrix in 2020, what movies he saw in 1999 instead of The Matrix, Chris' Keanu Reeves theory and, of course, Welcome to Mooseport.  Follow Chris on Twitter and read his BroBible article about watching The Matrix for the first time. Listen to the Jurassic Park and Independence Day episodes of Movies My Friends Have Never Seen to complete the "movies Chris missed in the '90s" trilogy.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.       

This week we're charting Fredo's downfall with Emily Intravia of Deadly Dolls House and The Feminine Critique podcast stopping by to watch The Godfather Part II for the first time.  Emily talks about watching The Godfather movies for the first time as an Italian, the greatness of John Cazale, subtle Pacino, which Godfather is the best (it's not the third) and much more.  Follow Emily on Twitter and listen to her talk movies, TV and more on The Feminine Critique podcast. You can read her writing on horror movies and more on Deadly Dolls House. Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we're cruising the mean streets of early '90s New York City with writer Gregory Greenberg (Living With Yourself, Chris Rock Show) stopping by to watch Willem Dafoe as a high-class drug dealer in Paul Schrader's Light Sleeper. Join us as we talk about Schrader's eclectic filmography, Light Sleeper's amazing supporting cast (Sam Rockwell! Susan Sarandon! David Spade?!), how New York City has changed on the big screen and much more. (Note: this episode was recorded pre-pandemic.)  Check out Living With Yourself on Netflix to see Gregory's latest work.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we're saying here's to you, Mrs. Robinson with reality TV editor Asif Burnett stopping by talk about watching The Graduate for the first time.  Join us as we praise the brilliant Anne Bancroft, unpack the film's many problematic elements, marvel at how the Robinsons are younger than us, attempt to figure out what's going on at Norman Fell's boarding house and much more. Plus, Asif has some thoughts on Simon and Garfunkel and Nick tries to make a case for Working Girl. And which director beats Mike Nichols for the best streak of back-to-back classic movies? Find out!  Watch episodes of Blind Date, the show Asif and I worked on together for Bravo.  John Belushi cuts Buck Henry with a samurai sword on "SNL."  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Listen to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.   

This week we welcome guest Elana Levin from the Graphic Policy Radio Podcast who kneels before Zod to watch Superman II for the first time.  Join us as we talk about the differences between the Richard Donner and Richard Lester cuts of the film, rave about the brilliance of Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve, discover the weird way Marlon Brando almost played Jor-El and much more. Plus, Elana has some picks for Superman comics you need to read.  Follow Elana on Twitter and check out the latest Graphic Policy Radio episodes on Birds of Prey, Watchmen and more.  Listen to Elana's interview with Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen artist Steve Lieber.  Watch the Superman screen tests here.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Listen to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.  This episode features an ad for the Apocalypse...Now? podcast hosted by Jo Anna Van Thuyne. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and other outlets.   

This week we take those old records off the shelf for part two of our Tom Cruise Two-Fer with returning guest Brian Dermody stopping by to watch Risky Business for the first time. Join us as we discuss '80s teen movies, the brilliance of Bronson Pinchot, the subtle wit of Curtis Armstrong, the many parodies of the "Old Time Rock n Roll" scene, the movie's surprisingly dark tone and much more.  Follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram. And check out his previous episode of the podcast where we talked Vision Quest.  Watch the original ending of Risky Business and read Bronson Pinchot's weird memories of working with Tom Cruise.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Listen to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we're on a quest with Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry and podcaster Chico Leo who stops by to watch the 1985 Ridley Scott cult fantasy classic Legend for the first time.  Join us as we delve into the differences between the theatrical and director's cut, debate the merits of the Tangerine Dream and Jerry Goldsmith scores, talk '80s fantasy films, wonder why fantasy and period films always feature British actors and much more.  Follow Chico on Twitter and listen to the first episode of Sword and Scandal on iTunes. Also check out Sword and Scandal on Twitter and Patreon for updates on new episodes.  Read William Hjortsberg's original (much darker and racier) script for Legend. Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.   

This week we're visiting the 4077 with comedian/writer Brendan Fitzgibbons (Comedy Central, Bravo) stopping by to watch the comedy classic M*A*S*H for the first time.  Join us as we talk about what has (and hasn't) aged well about the film, the theme song that made Robert Altman's son filthy rich, the great Donald Sutherland, the equally great Elliott Gould, why they don't make war comedies like they used to and much more.  Follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram. Visit his site for info on his live stand-up shows.  Watch episodes of Alternatino, which Brendan wrote and performed for, on Comedy Central.  Check out Blind Date, which Brendan and I wrote for, premiering November 18th at 11:30 on Bravo.  Here's the pilot for WALTER, the M*A*S*H spin-off where Radar becomes a cop for some reason.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.   

This week we're riding shotgun with Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke as film writer Robert Silva (HBO, Fatherly, AMC) stops by to talk about watching Training Day for the first time.  Join us as we discuss LA crime films, the film's dense plot, Training Day's place in the Before Sunrise/Sunset-verse, favorite Denzel Washington movies and much more.  Check out Robert's writing on film and parenting for HBO and Fatherly. Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we're hunting down "two dollars" with comedian/writer John Szeluga from the Super Live Adventure Podcast stopping by to watch the '80s classic Better Off Dead for the first time.  Join us as John reveals why he's finally seeing this cult comedy and we talk about how well the film's humor has aged, what famous game show icon writer/director Savage Steve Holland is responsible for, the stellar cast, our favorite '80s comedies and much more.  Listen to the Super Live Adventure Podcast and catch Impractical Jokers on TruTV where John works as a comedy producer.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week playwright John Yarbrough comes out to play-ay and talk about watching the 1979 classic The Warriors for the first time.  Join us as we discuss our favorite gangs from the movie (The Mimes spin-off, please?), the old-school New York City filming locations, the making of some famous scenes, the film's connection to Greek literature, how John's own neighborhood has changed since The Warriors filmed there and much more.  Follow John on Facebook to learn more about his plays and attend a live performance.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.           

This week we're talking Whitney Houston, '90s movie soundtracks, peak Kevin Costner and more with writer Gena Radcliffe from the Kill By Kill Podcast stopping by to talk about watching the 1992 blockbuster The Bodyguard for the first time. Join us as we discuss the odd mash-up of romance and ultra-violence, the role Kevin Costner played in "I Will Always Love You" becoming a massive hit, Whitney Houston's enduring legacy, the film's status as a "forgot-buster," Hollywood's bizarre inability to depict an Oscars ceremony and much more.  Follow Gena on Twitter and listen to her talk horror movies on the Kill By Kill Podcast. You can also check our her film and pop culture writing on The Spool and on her website.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we're breaking up fights in the war room with writer/performer Mark Douglas ("The Key of Awesome") stopping by to talk about watching the Stanley Kubrick classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.  Join us as we discuss the film's many iconic moments, the brilliance of Peter Sellers, how comedy has changed since 1964, the current lack of political satire on the big screen, the difficulties with watching movies about government incompetence in our current era and much more.  Head on over to the Key of Awesome YouTube channel to watch Mark's hilarious musical parodies. You can also follow Mark on Twitter. Read the New Yorker piece on how basically everything in Dr. Strangelove was true.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we're celebrating March Madness with comic book writer and author Fred Van Lente (The Amazing Spider-Man, Eat Fighter, Cowboys & Aliens) journeying to the center of the Earth to watch the Michael Jordan/Bugs Bunny classic "Space Jam" for the first time.  Join us as we discuss the film's many bizarre plot points, how Space Jam fits into Michael Jordan's unparalleled sports career, the upcoming LeBron James reboot, Fred's upcoming comic about the history of basketball and much more.  Follow Fred on Twitter and visit his site to check out his many great comics and novels.  Here's the Grantland article on Space Jam and director Joe Pykta's thoughts on the LeBron James reboot.  And of course, check out the Space Jam website which hasn't changed since 1996.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released. 

This week we have a pre-Oscars episode with singer/songwriter Sheri Miller stopping by to watch the new version of A Star Is Born and talk about how the film depicts the musician life, her own songwriting process, what music genre Jackson Maine would fall into and much more. Plus, stay tuned at the end of the episode to listen to Sheri's song "I Could Love You Still" featuring Will Lee, Paul Shaffer, Steve Cropper, Shawn Pelton and Tabitha Fair. Listen to Sheri's fantastic albums and EPs on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, SoundCloud and her website. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for updates on her upcoming new music.  Watch the music video for "I Could Love You Still" here.  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.