Steve and Alejandro go back to the early nineties for this spy thriller/comedy with an incredible cast that includes Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Mary McDonnell, Ben Kingsley, River Phoenix, Sidney Poitier and David Strathairn. Our hosts will discover that even though technology has changed, the fears and concerns may not be so different from present day.

Steve and Alejandro are going deep into the world of Pete S. Beagle with this famous 1982 animated fantasy film starring Mia Farrow, Alan Arkin, Angela Lansbury, Jeff Bridges and Sir Christopher Lee. Will this be a jewel of animation’s past or will one host keep asking “Is this really a children’s film?!” Find out.

Steve and Alejandro take a journey into the world of J. R. R. Tolkien in this animated musical television special created by Rankin/Bass and animated by Topcraft. What will they think of this legendary 78 minute adaptation? and how many times will they make fun of Peter Jackson making three movies out of a pretty short book? Come and find out.

Steve and Alejandro jump on a motorbike and head to the tiny village of Tullymore for this 1998 /1999 gem written and directed by Kurt Jones. It stars Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch and James Nesbitt. A movie about community, friendship and the fact that sometimes it takes a village to fool the lotto man.

Steve and Alejandro are heading to the California primaries, circa 1998, for this political satire comedy directed, cowritten and starring Academy award winner Warren Beatty. This film is packed with stars including,Halley Berry, Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Jack Warden, Isaiah Washington and more. Does this movie from the late 90’s hold up? Does it still have something to say twenty-seven years later?

Steve and Alejandro head to Pittsburgh for the land of academia in this 1998 comedy/drama directed by Curtis Hanson and based on the novel by Michael Chabon. This film stars Michael Douglas, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr, Katie Holmes, and Tobey Maguire. What happened to the dog? Where is Marilyn Monroe’s coat? And who is Vernon?! All will be revealed in due time.

Steve and Alejandro jump into a rocket headed straight for the planet Mongo so they can rediscover this 1980 space adventure with music by Queen and directed by Mike Hodges. This film stars Sam Jones, Melody Anderson, Ornella Muti, Chaim Topol, Max Von Sydow, Timothy Dolton and Brian Blessed. Can Steve convince Alejandro that this is an epic classic from his past? Only one way to find out.

Steve and Alejandro end the year by heading to Los Angeles, circa 2005, to discover this American nem-noir black comedy crime film written and directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan. Will they love or hate this sort of Christmas adjacent movie?