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237: SpongeBob Squarepants with Zack Helden

This week we are talking all things SpongeBob, with Zach Helden!We discuss the show's relation to other animated shows of the era, its charming cast of sea critters and their manic storylines, the compelling but often disturbing animation style, and the cultural staying power of Mr. SquarePants.Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 20221h 29m

236: Simply Irresistible with Lindsay Calhoon-Bring

This episode is Simply Irresistible this week, as we are joined by the writer of Pretty Little Liars Original Sin: Lindsay Calhoon-Bring! Quite possibly the WEIRDEST film of 99, about a lonely mediocre chef, and a magical love crab. This movie walks the line of being a rom-com parody, or just pure insanity. Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999 Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeits Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 20222h 2m

235: Ally McBeal: "Car Wash" w/ Karina Longworth and "Pyramids on the Nile" w/ Carrie Courogen

This week Karina Longworth and Carrie Courogen join us to talk about the hit TV series Ally McBeal!A time capsule of the era, sporting an out of this world editing style in order to portray Ally's overactive imagination. We discuss how the show spoke to it's viewers at the time, and how it's viewed from today's perspective.Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 20223h 3m

234: Strangers with Candy with Meredith Blake

Meredith Blake (Los Angeles Times) joins us to discuss the Comedy Central cult classic STRANGERS WITH CANDY.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 20221h 21m

233: Breakfast of Champions with David Iserson

David Iserson joins us in watching what may be the ultimate movie that doesn't exist, the 1999 adaptation of Kurt Vonneguts novel BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS.We talk about all the poorly adapted Vonnegut novels, a quick and easy way to fix the tone and cast, and why the movie fell out of the public conciousness.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 20221h 12m

232: Will & Grace with Jeff Greenstein

Headwriter and showrunner on WILL & GRACE Jeff Greenstein joins us to talk about the strategy of sitcom timeslots, how the show's lead characters was not only head of its time, but ahead of our current time, and much more!Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 20221h 35m

231 Gloria with Jason Bailey

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Jul 8, 20221h 53m

230: Bjork with Tom Mison

After countless moments of obsession on the podcast (and his Twitter feed), Phil finally gets his moment to wax poetic about BJORK, one of the most intriguing musical personas of a generation, with fellow music lover and actor Tom Mison.We discuss her groundbreaking 1999 music video for All is Full of love, the ways in which her identity is perceived as a bit, and the handful of misfires amongst a career of instant-classic albums.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 20221h 28m

229: Two Hands w/ Jihane Bousfiha

Writer Jihane Bousfiha Leads us on a conversation through Director Gregor Jordan’s debut film TWO HANDS. Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 20221h 25m

228: Twin Dragons w/ Jason Kleeberg

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Jun 17, 20221h 21m

227: Following w/ Kyle Buchanan

It's not every day that we get to talk about the first film in a legendary career, which is why we brought in Kyle Buchanan (New York Times, Author of Blood Sweat and Chrome) to talk about Christopher Nolan's feature film debut, FOLLOWING.We discuss Nolan's crescendo into blockbuster madness, which choices in this film are pure Nolan, and compare them to the small scale scope that has been left behind, and compare the large scale directing style to other auteurs such as George Miller.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 20221h 50m

226: Curb Your Enthusiasm w/ Esther Zuckerman

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.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 20221h 22m

225: Eye of the Beholder w/ Clay Keller & Ryan Marke

Clay Keller and Ryan Marker (Screen Drafts) join us for a trip down the surreal rabbit hole that is Stephan Elliot's EYE OF THE BEHOLDER.We discuss one of Ewan McGregor's worst performances, the wonky timeline, and the massive, unbridled swings that almost never hit.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 20221h 55m

224: Mansfield Park w/ Carrie Wittmer

This week we’re joined by Carrie Wittmer to dig into the oft forgotten, but critically praised Jane Austen adaptation MANSFIELD PARK.We discuss the modern style and takes of this interpretation, why this work has been adapted less than Austen’s other novels, and compare it to similar, more recent films such as Emma and Little Women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 20221h 24m

223: Goodbye, Lover w/ Jessica Ellis

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.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 20221h 33m

222: Premiere Magazine's 1999 Covers w/ Tori Bravetti & Emma Fraser

Tori Bravettia and Emma Fraser return to pop open the entertainment time capsule that is Permiere Magazine.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 20222h 50m

221: ER: Great Expectations w/ Bryan Cogman

Bryan Cogman returns for one final conversation on the '99 episodes of ER. Through the episode GREAT EXPECTATIONS, we discuss the first appearance of Maura Tierney as Abby Lockhart, how the show dealt with the absence of George Clooney, and how it managed to stay afloat for the following ten years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 20221h 3m

220: For the Love of the Game w/ Billy Ray Brewton & Amanda Smith

Were joined by Billy Ray Brewton and Amanda Smith to talk about the Kevin Costner baseball flick that time forgot, Sam Raimi's career outlier FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 20221h 26m

219: Doug's First Movie w/ Teddy Bressman

Have you ever wanted to listen to a grown man cuss out a nice cartoon boy for an hour straight? Well I have some good news for you! DOUG'S 1ST MOVIE with Teddy Bressman is out now!We talk about the original Nickelodeon trio, why this movie got bumped to a theatrical release, and why none of us have talked about Doug in over 20 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202248 min

218: Inspector Gadget w/ Emma Stefansky

Resident gadget lover Emma Stefansky returns to the show as we FINALLY cover INSPECTOR GADGET.We talk about the history of movie studios adapting IP, Kenny shares his experience with Quibi and how it relates to what Disney was doing in the 90s, and we all try to figure out what our ideal Inspector Gadget pitch would be in 2022.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 20221h 24m

217: Lost and Found

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Phil and Kenny once again fly solo, for fear of losing friends if they had forced anyone to watch the one film that pins David Spade as a romantic lead, LOST & FOUND.We talk about David Spade's post SNL career, and why he never broke out as a leading man outside of films like Joe dirt. We also contemplate what could have been if this movie had Chris Farley playing co-lead as originally intended, and the lazy, meatless plot that drives this movie into obscurity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 20221h 9m

216: Mumford

Phil and Kenny go guestless for a therapeutic trip to the town of MUMFORD.We talk about Touchstone's identity crisis in the 90s. Are these Disney movies? Are they raunchy comedies? Action flicks?! What's going on here?!? We also discuss Ebert's glowing 3/4 star review, the way this movie fights through its ineptitude to create something watchable, and the borderline inexplicable plot of this film.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 20221h 17m

215: Futurama w/ Mike Natale

Mike Natale returns to the podcast to talk about the state of adult cartoons in the 90s with FUTURAMA!We discuss the show as a whole, through the lens of the first two episodes. Mike breaks down why the existentialism of this show makes it work, while also commenting on it's relationship to Matt Groening and other cartoons of the time. Phil is forced to reckon with the subpar pilot that doesn't fall in line with the typical pilot structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 20222h 15m

BONUS SATC SATURDAY: And Just Like That... w/ Carrie Courogen & Emmy Potter

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Mar 12, 20221h 55m

214: Random Hearts w/ Molly Margraf & Jerica Lieberman

Writers Molly Margraf and Jerica Lieberman join us for a deep dive into the career of Harrison Ford with Sydney Pollack's flop of the romantic drama RANDOM HEARTS.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 20221h 29m

Bonus Patreon 2009: Fast and Furious w/ Griffin Newman

Widely considered one of the worst in the franchise, we break down why this movie only gets better with age, acting as a bridge between what the franchise was, and what it will eventually become. We discuss how Justin Lin and Vin Diesel were able to create a franchise purely for the fans, the series' insane naming conventions, the importance of the roles each cast member fills, and ponder what the future holds for Fast & Furious post Dominic Toretto. Plus, we discuss the recently released F9, and how it connects all the way back to Fast & Furious!Find Griffin at: twitter.com/grifflightningPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 20222h 20m

213: Entertainment Weekly's Best of 1999 w/ Joe Reid

Editor and fellow podcast host Joe Reid joins us to read through Entertainment Weekly's year end double issue to find out what really was the BEST OF 1999.Find Joe at: twitter.com/joereidPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 20221h 35m

212: B. Monkey" w/ Sara Ghaleb

Sara Ghaleb (Arden Podcast / Historical Hookups) comes on the pod to discuss the oft forgotten Michael Radford crime drama B. MONKEY.We discuss this film's sexuality, the reasons it fell between the cracks of pop culture, and the behind the scenes atrocities that brought it into the limelight twenty years later. We also critique the concept of the manic pixie dream girl, the relationships at the movie's forefront, and the crime genre in general.Find Sara at: twitter.com.saraghalebPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 20221h 41m

211: New Waterford Girl w/ INTERVIEW: Liane Balaban & Tara Spencer-Nairn

Phil and Kenny fly solo to discuss the Canadian coming of age film NEW WATERFORD GIRL. Stick around until the end for an interview with Phil's college friend and star of the film Liane Balaban and costar Tara Spencer-Nairn!Find Jaan at: jaankittask.comPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 20222h 1m

210: Splendor w/ Jaan Kittask

Designer of our cover art, and composer of our theme songs Jaan Kittask returns to the show to discuss the 1999 youth time capsule that is Gregg Araki's SPLENDOR.We discuss why this movie got an R rating, the compilation soundtrack album that kind of ruled, and rave culture in general. Find Jaan at: jaankittask.comPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 20221h 41m

209: Felicia's Journey w/ Billy Ray Brewton

Billy Ray Brewton finally joins us on the podcast to defend one of his quintessential hidden gems, Atom Egoyan's FELICIA'S JOURNEY.We talk about how different directors view the Academy Awards, the rise and fall of Artisan Entertainment, and the showcase performance from Bob Hoskins.Stream the first episode of Billy Ray's new podcast, The Incinerator, today at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-incinerator-podcast/id1607368338Find Billy Ray at: twitter.com/BillyRayBrewtonPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 20221h 26m

208: The Corruptor w/ Tom Lorenzo

Tom Lorenzo (You're Missing Out Podcast) joins us to talk about our second and final Mark Wahlberg film of 1999, THE CORRUPTOR.We discuss why James Foley was a terrible choice to direct this movie, and how a filmmaker like John Woo, to whom this movie owes a large debt, would have made something out of it. We also compare Wahlberg's performance and use in this movie to that of Three Kings, where he is showcased in a much more flattering light.Find Tom at: twitter.com/ragingbull1990Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 20221h 37m

207: The Other Sister w/ LaToya Ferguson

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 LayToya at: la-fergs.tumblr.comPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 20221h 47m

206: 13 Warrior w/ Darran Franich

Critic Darren Franich returns to the show to discuss the period/swordplay epic that blew his kid brain out of the water back in '99, John McTiernan's THE 13TH WARRIOR.We discuss the poorly aged casting of Antonio Banderas as a muslim, the best and worst moments of McTiernan's career, and the science fiction cultural behemoth who took control of the film in reshoots, Michael Chrichton. We also talk about the wonders of filming on-location, how this movie must have been torn apart in the editing room, and why we think this movie should have included actual, honest to god bearmen.Find Darren at: twitter.com/darrenfranichPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeitsCritic Darren Franich returns to the show to discuss the period/swordplay epic that blew his kid brain out of the water back in '99, John McTiernan's THE 13TH WARRIOR.We discuss the poorly aged casting of Antonio Banderas as a muslim, the best and worst moments of McTiernan's career, and the science fiction cultural behemoth who took control of the film in reshoots, Michael Chrichton. We also talk about the wonders of filming on-location, how this movie must have been torn apart in the editing room, and why we think this movie should have included actual, honest to god bearmen.Find Darren at: twitter.com/darrenfranichPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 20221h 21m

205: Fight Club w/ Karyn Kusama

Director Karyn Kusama (Jennifer's Body, The Invitation) joins us to discuss David Fincher's controversial game changer, FIGHT CLUB.We talk about the portrayal of toxic masculinity, how this movie thematically precedes The Social Network, and the star personas of Edward Norton and Brad Pitt.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 20221h 39m

BONUS: The Matrix Resurrections w/ Emily VanDerWerff

"Nothing Comforts Anxiety Like A Little Nostalgia"Three years after covering the 1999 film that changed cinema forever, Phil, Kenny, and critic Emily VanDerWerff enter the Matrix one more time.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 20221h 58m

204: Y2K w/ Sean O'Connor

Join us and Comedian Sean O'Connor as we usher in the final year of Podcast Like It's 1999 by discussing the utter chaos that surrounded the turning of a century, through the lens of the horrific made for television thriller; Y2K: The Movie.Find Sean at: twitter.com/seanoconnzPodcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 20211h 23m

203: Annie w/ Ashley Spencer

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.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 20211h 15m

202: 52 In Review

It's that time of year again...grab some hot chocolate, cozy up by the fire, and join us as we take a look back at the highest highs, and lowest lows of films we covered this past year. This is the 4th Annual 52 IN REVIEW!Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 20211h 13m

201: Deep End of the Ocean w/ Jarett Wieselman

We are once again talking about Michelle Pfieffer in her big budget novel adaptation THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN with Jarett wieselman!We talk about some of the larger, and more hilarious misfires in this film's plot, and how some books are best left unadapted. Kenny tries to convince Phil and Jarett that the parent's reactions to their child's disappearance aren't as unrealistic as they seem. And, of course, we gush about Michelle Pfeiffer for most of the runtime.Find Jarett at: twitter.com/jarettsayPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 20211h 29m

SPECIAL WEDNESDAY DUMP: Held Up

After a marathon of recording four episodes in a row on horrible films, Phil and Kenny watched HELD UP in a sleepy daze....Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 202138 min

200: Holy Smoke! w/ Bilge Ebiri

Writer and Mark Ruffalo look alike Bilge Ebiri joins us this week to talk all things Jane Campion with her divisive Kate Winslet vehicle, HOLY SMOKE.We talk about the devolution of the leading man in Hollywood, and how we don't see actors like Harvey Keitel (or as Kenny puts it, "Actors with faces") in movies anymore. We also break down Campion's career, from The Piano, to this week's Netflix release The Power of the Dog, and analyze how she portrays men and women throughout her filmography. We also discuss Kate Winslet's career post-Titanic, the urban character actor, and how this film's shortcomings almost benefit the overall viewing experience.Find Bilge at: twitter.com/bilgeebiriPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 20211h 27m

199: Moby's PLAY w/ Pete Capella

Actor/Comedian Pete Capella returns to discuss one of the most influential albums of all time, Moby's 1999 chart smashing PLAY.We discuss what it means to become a sellout, and whether or not we think Moby fits the bill. We also talk about the monumental shift toward licensing songs to commercials and film that this record brought on, and how that thrusted Moby into the limelight months after the album dropped. Other topics include Moby's fervent animal rights agenda, the cultural appropritation in PLAY, and the influence these 18 tracks had on the future of the music industry.Find Pete at: twitter.com/petecapellaPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 20211h 27m

198: Jakob the Liar w/ Toby Herman

Writer Toby Herman joins us to face down one of our most dreaded films of 1999, the incredibly cursed Jewish Robin Williams film, JAKOB THE LIAR.We talk about all the ways this movie misses the mark on representing Polish Jews, from the incorrect pronunciation of Jakob, to the casting choices. We also talk about this tumultuous period of Robin Williams career, what he was trying to achieve, and where we think he would have landed in today's media landscape.Find Toby at: twitter.com/tobyherman27Patreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202149 min

197: Ride With The Devil w/ Chris Feil

Writer Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) joins us this week to talk about the first big critical misfire of Ang Lee's career, RIDE WITH THE DEVIL.We discuss the slew of prolific directors with infamous bombs this year, Ang Lee's storied history of pushing visual and narrative boundaries, and the oscar buzz/successes of his career.Find Chris at: twitter.com/chrisvfeilPodcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 20212h 4m

196: Message in a Bottle w/ Jen Statsky

Jen Statsky (Hacks, The Good Place) joins us to talk about the amazingly on-brand Nicholas Sparks adaptation MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.We discuss why we thought this movie could have been more than the typical sparks romp, our love for Robin Wright, and why we believe her career fell off. We also talk about the teen romances of the 90s, and how they compare to the adult ones, and, of course, Kenny's dad (Kevin Costner).Find Jen at: twitter.com/jenstatskyPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20211h 7m

195: Sleepy Hollow w/ Tom Mison

This week, we're taking a walk down memory lane with Tom Mison (Star of TV series Sleepy Hollow) with Tim Burton's 1999 classic horror film, SLEEPY HOLLOW.We discuss the legacy of Washington Irving's original story, from its irresistible premise to Ichabod Crane's ever evolving characterization. We also pinpoint this film as Burton's last great movie, and talk about why his talents elevate the story. Plus, hear some amazing behind-the-scenes stories from Phil, Tom, and even Kenny as they discuss their processes writing, being cast in, and filming the TV show.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 20212h 7m

194: BATS LIVE w/ Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss

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.Podcast Like It's 1999: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its-1999Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 20211h 49m

193: The Ninth Gate w/ Jordan Crucchiola

Jordan Crucchiola returns to the show to talk about the first of two Johnny Depp movies this month, (Of THREE total in 1999, wow this guy has been busy!) THE NINTH GATE.We talk about the colorful gradient of Depp performances over the years, from his most whacky jaunts, to this wet towel, and try to figure out where he works the best. We also discuss the unclear tone of this film, and how that speaks to the larger issue in modern day Hollywood, of films not fully committing to what they're trying to achieve. Plus, we talk about the Polanski of it all.Find Jordan at: twitter.com/JorCruPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 20211h 26m

192: Slipknot w/ Rich Monahan

Phil and Kenny sit down with this podcast's resident music expert, writer Rich Monahan, to discuss the scariest mainstream band of the 90s: SLIPKNOT.We talk about all the factors that led to such a freaky group becoming a mainstream success, from the rise of angry, rich frat boys, to clique cultures in highschools. We also compare them to their contemporaries, including Insane Clown Posse and Limp Bizkit, as well as precursors such as Kiss, and track their evolution from their debut 1999 album, to today.Find Rich at: twitter.com/richmonahanPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 20211h 19m