Podcast Like It's 1999

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 committingto 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

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

Spooky Season has officially begun on Podcast Like It's 1999! Here to kick off this month of terror is writer Emma Stefansky, talking about everyone's favorite FBI agents, Mulder and Scully, with THE X-FILES season 6, episode 15; ARCADIA.That's right, we're finally covering one of the 90s most seminal pieces of science fiction pop culture. We discuss the rabid fanbase that kept X-Files on the air for so long, and how they reacted to this incredible self-contained episode (with a plot ripped straight from Emma's personal fan fiction). We also talk about the subpar special effects and story work, that is almost completely overshadowed by the lead performances and direction.Find Emma at:twitter.com/stefabskyPatreon:patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter:twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram:instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit:reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts

Writer/Critic Carrie Wittmer joins us to talk about the underappreciated adaptation of Graham Greene's 1950s romance novel, THE END OF THE AFFAIR.We discuss why we think this movie deserves a second chance, the fantastic lead performances from Ralph Fiennes and Julianne Moore (Who, let's be honest, would ooze romantic chemistry with a literal potato), and the ahead-of-its-time sex scenes. We also talk about why this movie hit us so hard, where it loses us, and break down Moore's incredible '99 run.Find Carrie at:carrienotscary.comFind Carrie's incredible breakdown of actors in sex scenes at:theringer.com/movies/2020/9/30/21492341/actor-sex-scenes-research-studyPatreon:patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter:twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram:instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit:reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts

Joining us to wrap up West Wing Wednesdays is Liz Hannah, and West Wing writer/producer Paul Redford!Liz joins Phil in breaking down the final episode of the first season, "What Kind of Day Has it Been?", from it's dramatic final action setpiece, to the ahead of it's time conversation about race. We also go on a WHOLE tangent about Felicity, Lost, and other iconic television cliff hangers.Then, Paul shares his experience working on The West Wing, and answers some lingering questions about the production of some of our favorite episodes in this miniseries.Find Liz at:twitter.com/itslizhannahPatreon:patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter:twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram:instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit:reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts

Self proclaimed "Helga Pataki Moon" Caroline Framke joins us to talk about America's favorite football head, HEY ARNOLD!We use the episode "Helga on the Couch" as a launching pad to talk about the show's groundbreaking depiction of therapy, and the dark characterization of the adults that surround the main characters. We also discuss our love/hate relationship with television pilots, the empathetic lens through which this show views the inner city, and why this show had such a lasting impression on a generation.Find (One of) Caroline's Articles on Hey Arnold! at:avclub.com/10-episodes-that-show-the-appeal-hey-arnold-held-for-k-1798235509Find Caroline at:twitter.com/carolineframkePatreon:patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter:twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram:instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit:reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts

For the first time in a while, Phil and Kenny are flying solo to talk about the painfully underappreciated John Sayles film LIMBO.Is this the best parent/kid movie we've discussed on the podcast? Maybe! We talk about this movie's chaotic structure, and try to figure out why it works so well for us, as well as it's abrupt ending that beat The Sopranos to the chase. We also discuss David Strathairn's career, from our love of his kind persona, to our anger toward his lack of an Oscar.Patreon:patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter:twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram:instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit:reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts

Joe Reid returns to West Wing Wednesdays to discuss confusing titles, the peaks and luls of Abigail Bartlet's character, and the way in which this show influenced a generation of politicians, and the way everyday people view them, with episode 17;THE WHITE HOUSE PRO-AM.Find Joe at: twitter.com/joereidFind Britt at:twitter.com/brittkellerPatreon:patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter:twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram:instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit:reddit.com/r/PodcastLikeIts