Pretty Woman (1990) – Fairy Tale, Fantasy, or Just Really Good Chemistry?

Episode Description:
On this episode of The Regular Guy Movie Show, Seth, Justin, and Brian head to Beverly Hills to revisit Pretty Woman, the glossy 1990 smash that turned a week-long arrangement into one of the most iconic romantic comedies ever made.

Does the Cinderella story still work? Is the charm strong enough to overcome the premise? And just how much of this movie rides on the megawatt charisma of Vivian Ward?

We break down the film’s biggest moments, the undeniable chemistry between the leads, and whether that fairy-tale ending still lands today. Along the way we dive into behind-the-scenes trivia, crown a Boddicker winner, and determine which Julia Roberts character is the Juliest Roberts of them all in a very scientific bracket.

So grab a drink, climb the fire escape of nostalgia, and join us as we find out if Pretty Woman still holds up.

In This Episode

• First impressions and nostalgia check
• A full plot breakdown of Pretty Woman
• Box office success and cultural impact
• Julia Roberts’ star-making performance
• Character deep dive: Vivian, Edward, and the supporting cast
• Behind-the-scenes trivia from the making of the film
• “Pick Your Poison” movie matchups
• The Julia Roberts Character Bracket – Who is the Juliest Roberts of them all?
• Boddicker Award nominations
• Final verdict: Does Pretty Woman still hold up?

Beer Talk

This week’s beers include:

• Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale
• Goofy Boots IPA
• Vanilla Dreams

As always, we sip, discuss, and occasionally judge each other’s taste in beverages.

Join the Conversation

What did you think of Pretty Woman?
Does the movie still work today, or is it pure 90s fairy-tale fantasy?

And most importantly… who’s your Boddicker winner?

About the Show

The Regular Guy Movie Show is a podcast where three regular guys revisit the movies that shaped our youth to see if they still hold up today.

Because nostalgia is powerful… but sometimes the past needs a second look.

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Liar Liar (1997) – Truth, Chaos, and Federal Offenses

On this episode of The Regular Guy Movie Show, we revisit Liar Liar (1997) — the high-concept courtroom comedy that asks one simple question:

What happens when a lawyer who lies for a living suddenly loses the ability to lie?

Starring Jim Carrey at peak late-90s volume, Liar Liar blends slapstick, sentiment, and escalating chaos into one very eventful 24-hour stretch. For some, it’s a comedy classic. For others… it hits a little differently on rewatch.

In this episode, we break down:

• Whether Fletcher’s real flaw is dishonesty… or selfishness
• The difference between honesty and cruelty
• The tonal whiplash of that airport runway finale
• The legal consequences Fletcher absolutely would’ve faced in real life
• And whether redemption can (or should) happen in a single afternoon

We also play a brand-new game:
Two Truths and a Liar Liar — testing our knowledge of the cast with some deep-cut trivia.

Plus:

• Pick Your Poison: 1997 Edition
• Boddicker nominations
• Final verdicts
• And one particularly restrained final thoughts score

Join the Conversation

Did Liar Liar hold up for you?
Has your opinion changed since the 90s?
And who gets your Boddicker nod?

Listen to The Regular Guy Movie Show wherever you get your podcasts, and visit regularguymovieshow.com to suggest the next questionable classic we take on. While there, check out our blog or listen to previous show episodes.

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On this episode of The Regular Guy Movie Show, we crack open the blinds, peer suspiciously at the neighbors, and take a staycation straight into suburban paranoia with The 'Burbs.

What starts as a quiet week off work quickly devolves into trash-can surveillance, backyard digging, wildly confident assumptions, and one of the most chaotic neighbors in movie history. Along the way, we revisit peak comedic Tom Hanks, Joe Dante’s tongue-in-cheek direction, a score that goes harder than it needs to, and a cast fully committed to escalating bad ideas.

We talk plot, performances, absurdity, wardrobe crimes, and why this movie somehow hits harder when you’re a dad living in a subdivision than it ever did as a kid.

And yes… we crown a Boddicker nominee.

🍺 On the Tap This Episode

• Beer scores are handed out
• Viewing enjoyment is scientifically calibrated
• Consensus reached: everything is better after a few beers!

🧠 Fun & Games

We play THINK FAST, DRINK LATER, a high-pressure naming game designed to expose who panics first when the clock starts ticking. Things that absolutely should be easy… until they aren’t.

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Follow, subscribe, leave a review, or quietly judge your neighbors from behind the blinds and recommend the show to them telepathically.

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• Did The ’Burbs hold up for you?
• Does it hit harder now than it did when you were younger?
• And who’s your Boddicker winner?

Listen to The Regular Guy Movie Show wherever you get your podcasts, and visit regularguymovieshow.com to suggest the next questionable classic we take on. While there, check out our blog or listen to previous show episodes.

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