Is That Movie Still Good: Recent Episodes
James Noland
A new podcast that asks the question "Is that movie still good?" Hosts Jim Noland and Nate Grushon take a movie from the past that they think is good, give it a rewatching and decide if it's still good
This week Jim and Richard discuss minor league baseball, Jim's love of the Supreme Court, Mexican gun stores, Kentucky football, tv, movies, side-parts, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Richard tests his knowledge of common slang terms used by a younger generation (It goes as you might imagine). Plus retirement jobs, a discussion about concerts from a really dumb list, tv, movies, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim discusses his adventures in Colorado, plus hot dogs, Pete Rose, gas station hoses, computer toilets, the best outdoor action/adventure movies, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss the 151st Kentucky Derby, the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, weird pizza in Pennsylvania, weird food questions, Jon Hamm, tv shows, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim went to a frat party. We'll talk about that as well as Derby picks, interview advice, a food question, tv, books, and much more. Plus we have the rare Good Midlife restaurant consensus this week. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard do a deep dive on meats. Why is Ham the anchor of so many Easter dinners? Also, Can Jim finally be electe Pope, Richard finally got his bike, ranking Top Golf vs other amateur forms of sports, Jim hates poop, plus tv, movies, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss Keeneland (America's most beautiful track), a stray dog encounter, Katy Perry in "space", basketball, tv, movies, boooks, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Richard and Jim discuss the flooding in Kentucky, the Final Four, cloning dire wolves, tv, music, the Apple Store and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss varied topics from Furries to the Final Four. Plus polygraphs, an odd Texas law, and update on buying a nudist resort, Jared Fogle, Ruby Franke, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard have updates on the Good MIdlife Tournament Challenge as well as other observations from the first weekend of March Madness. Plus the Chicago Stationery Festival, what we like on TV right now, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard wecome last year's last place finishers (Cole and Sam) and regular contributer Tommy Hyams to breakdown this year's NCAA tournament bracket and make some picks. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard hit the 100 episode milestone and discuss Lent, tipping, meeting one of the kid's new boyfriend, the SEC tournament, OJ Simpson, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss meeting the parents of girlfriends past. Plus who won our Oscars contest, Gene Hackman, "Splitting the G", the Doug doug challenge, and much, much more. Enjoy!
Richard is back! This week he and Jim discuss Dallas, Cleveland, buying a nudist resort, and the upcoming Madness of March. Plus more about the Oscars, bad Dr. Phil impressions, what's good on TV and much more. Enjoy!
It's time for our annual Oscars episode! Richard is away with work so JIm is joined by Elizabeth, Kelly, Brian, and McKinley to discuss this year's group of nominated films and get you ready for Hollywood's big night. As always there are opinions, insights, rankings, and of course betting. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss this year's finalists for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and determine who will be on the official Good Midlife ballot. Plus the Super Bowl and all that happened on and off the field,TV, movies, and much more. Enjoy!
This week special guest host Tommy Hyams joins Jim to talk all things Super Bowl imcluding a discussion of the best halftime shows. Plus best songs in the history of country music, Jim's trip to Florida, and would you rather go to Cleveland with Jim or Charleston, VW with Tommy. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss January fatigue, Lunar New Year, Bruno Mars and Sexxy Red, shotgunning canned goods, movies, TV and much more. Enjoy!
This week JIm and Richard discuss The Waffle House Index, football playoffs, movies, TV, books, and Richard saw something cool. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard cover a lot of ground! Jim is still angry at the post office. Richard is not having it with Rolling Stone's list of the top 10 songs of all time. Plus Richard's Z-A food challenge, the Killers and the Mormon religion, movies, boooks, TV, and much more. Enjoy.
This week Jim and Richard discuss snow in Kentucky, New Years festivities, The Great Smokey Mountains, mail carriers, a Creed and Bee Gees revival, movies, music, books, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim, Richard, and a special guest all try their first McRib. Other topics include New Year's resolutions, the Cincinnati Bengals, new movies and much more. Enjoy!
This week JIm and Richard spread the Yuletide cheer with discussions about the NCAA playoff, Christmas memories, catalogs, Christmas dinner, and a "would you rather" about Christmas shopping. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard recap Thanksgiving then discuss hoodies, Jim's dental extraction, bowl game picks, best bowl game cities, tv, movies and much more. Enjoy!
Welcome back! This week Jim and Richard discuss small venue concert etiquette, Chef Boyardee Pizza, football picks, the McRib, Hot Frosty, and is Bridget Jones's Diary a Christmas movie. All this plus much more. Enjoy! (And Happy Thanksgiving!)
This week Jim and Richard stumble upon three things they do not like (and a couple might surprise you)! Plus restaurants, Netflix, Mike Tyson, football picks, tales from the road, Justin Timberlake, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss mozzaella sticks, art show ideas, football picks, TV, movies, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss whether they are Thirll seekers of Chill seekers. Plus backstage at the Ryman Auditorium, Jim gets hit on by a man, NFL dress codes, books, movies and much more. Enjoy!
Join Jim and richard this week as they discuss Richard's bike ride through the Potomac Valley an Jim's trip to football purgatory. Plus tv, movies, football picks and much more. Enjoy!
This week Richard and Jim discuss Richard's upcoming bike ride, dogs and baked potatoes, cringy dinner conversation, Ina Garten, college football, TV, movies, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim tells a story of meeting a crazy football fan and jim and Richard discuss, Rick Pitino, football, the Menedez brothers and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss the flooding in North Carolina, fine dining from the weekend, college football mascots, swingers, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss the Bourbon and Beyond music festival, Richard's bike ride through rural Illinois, football picks, the saddest college to be fan of, tv shows, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss tailgating int he heat, why people dislike Dave Matthews, hierarchy of pets, is Louisville a rude city and much more. Enjoy!
OK, this episode is good. College football, NFL, restroom etiquitte at a bar, spacecraft, submarines, dead or alive, and much more. Enjoy!
This week JIm and Richard discuss bad weather football games, one-eyed bartenders, Tim Burton movies and much more. Enjoy!
Join Jim and Richard this week as they talk about the Nolands being empty nesters, Iron and Wine and pretentious stage names, Jim's car being vandalized, college football picks, Super Bowl predictions, The Bear, and much more (including and new and hopfully recurring segment!) Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard welcome Tommy Hyams back to the show to discuss all things college football. Who will make the playoff, who is overrated, team win over/unders, which coach would you hit wuth a car. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss potential Olympic events, dorm fire alarms, bad trivia hosts, soccder, tv, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard talk bad Cajun food, Lollapalooza, horseflies, albums of 1991, TV, movies and much more. Enjoy!
Jim and Richard cover a lot of ground this week! Charities, Olympics, Sexxy Red, CD's, Buffalo Chicken vs Ice Cream....All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss Burger Week, Richard's anniversary, Est-Gee, Jim's colonoscopy, TV, Movies and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard talk about the Spotify algorithm, best TV shows of all time, Baby Reindeer, and much more. Enjoy!
This wek JIm and Richard celebrate Independence Day by welcoming guests to take the citizenship test! Also we have discussion of fainting, Reba, Copa America, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard are gearing up for the July 4 week. The discussion topics include socceer, consent to pet, Jim's love of bracket making, Disney movies, how many books to take on vacation and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss thier respective weekends which included good dining and weird Lyft rides, The great sports weekend that just wrapped up, the need to get football back ASAP, an eating contest question, books, movies and much more. Enjoy!
After a brief hiatus Richard and Jim are back! This week the topics include the movies of 1984, The College World Series, Joey Chestnut, TV, movies, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss high school graduations, painting airplanes, and the PGA Championship. Plus, what's the best pop song of the 90's and what's the most influential pop song of the 90s. Your hosts disagree! All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This wek Jim and Richard talk about outdoor graduations, Gen-X movies, and which animals would you want on your team in a gladiator style fight (Yeah, you read the right!) All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week JIm and Richard welcome Cole and Sam, losers of the NCAA bracket challenge, to the podcast to eat some Blazin' wings! Also, would you eat food from the garbage. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
It's Kentucky Derby 150 Week and Jim and Richard talk all things Derby including picks, the new paddock, and ticket pricing in the modern era. Plus Richard's travels, foot fetish encouters and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and richard discuss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, reveal their Human Design profiles, and learn abouth things left in Ubers. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard are back to normal format and discuss building a fence, feeling old, spring break vacation, Buc-ees, best Quentin Tarrantino movie, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard invite guest Tommy Hyams to discuss the just completed NCAA tournament, winners and losers in our bracket challenge (find out who has to eat the wings!), Coach Cal going to Arkansas, who will be the next Kentucky coach, and much more. Enjoy!
This week JIm and richard discuss the NCAA tournament and standings in our bracket contest. We also discus dog shows, pedicures, favorite sporting events, how many books to take on vacation, and much more. Enjoy!
Join Jim, Richard and special guests to break down this year's NCAA tournament bracket. Final Four picks, upset alerts, overrated and underrated teams, and much more. We are here to help you fill out your bracket and win your office pool. Enjoy!
Jim and Richard are back to the normal format after a week off and we talk about what has been going on in our lives, the worst powerlifting team in Kentucky, Big Macs, watching sports naked, blue zones, AND OUR NCAA BRACKET COMPETITION! Listen to find out how to enter, what you can win and what you can lose (someone is going to get to be a guest on the show!) It's great to be back. Enjoy!
Join Jim, Richard and guests on our annual Oscars breakdown as we discuss the 96th Academy Awards. Opppenheimer, Barbie, Maestro, Poor Things, Flower Moon....Good Times! Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss wolves, the best pizzas in the US (and Kentucky), Caitlyn Clark, stalker TV shows, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss Super Bowl (insert random Roman numeral here), urina etiquette, stoner movies, and much more! Enjoy! (And don't eat my King Cake!)
This week we Jim and Richard talk Super Bowl prop bets, a major Super Bowl conspiracy, where would you live if not in the US, We Are The World, and much more. Enjoy!
This week JIm and Richard discuss Richard's 50th birthday trip to Nashville, NFL ocnference championship games, Groundhog Day (and other dumb "holidays"), The Villages, and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard hit a variety of topics including Richard's 2024 dining challenge, NFL conference championship picks, and what album do you wish you could hear for the first time again. Plus a new segment and a discussion of a big summer music festival. All this and more fun. Enjoy!
This week we invite guests Kelly Gritton, Brian Gritton, and Tommy Hyams for a discussionm of the golden age of sitcoms. We work theough a bracket containing 64 of the best shows of the 70's and 80's. Who's number 1? Listen and find out. Enjoy!
We're back!!! After a week off for some holiday recovery, Jim and Richard are back to talk about New Year's Eve and college football (including annoucing the results of our Bowl Picks episode). Oh, and then we tackle the idea of who holds the Country Music Championship Belt. We go back over 40 years to trace the path to the current champion. If you like country music and/or nonsense you will love this episode. Enjoy!
On the last show of the year Jim and Richard discuss New Year's Eve traditions, have you ever kissed the wrong girl, New Year's resolutions, a game recommendation and much more. Happry New Year! Enjoy!
This wee we celebrate a major milestone, talk UK hoops, discuss Christmas traditions and favorite gifts, and give you a fact about Waffle House you probably don't know. Merry Christmas!
Jim and Richard are joined by Katie Noland and Tommy Hyams and abandon the ususal format to make predictions about the upcoming college football bowl season. Enjoy!
Richard is back! He gives a heartfelt tribute to his father and then things get real! UK sports, Christmas shopping, revisiting an old debate, and what we're watching are all on the table tonight. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
A group of Jim's family and friends (who happen to be students home for the Thanksgicving holiday!) join him to talk about Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas lights, Christmas movies, Christmas music and more. Plus everyone drinks a weird soda. Enjoy!
This week JIm and Richard discuss all of the classic Thanksgiving traditions and give insight into thier favorite things about the most American of holidays. Enjoy! (And Happy Thanksgiving!)
This week we fight through technical difficulties to discuss our respective hard hitting weekends, podcast rankings, football picks, drunk uncles at Thanksgiving, and much more. Enjoy!
The week Jim and Richard discuss the timing of Christmas decorating, Politcal ads in Kentucky's election, and football picks. Plus Jim reveals a condition that plagues him which produces a funny story every time it flares up. All of this plus much more! Enjoy!
Jim and Richard discuss sickness, marathons, an excessive amount of sports (including the first college football playoff rankings), dog parks, movies, tv, and more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss lost dogs, college football struggles, Halloween movies, and Strip Monopoly. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard talk about Halloween candy, podcast rankings, running through central Kentucky, a simple request of college football programs, and a visit to Carrie Bradshaw's apartment. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
This week Richard and Jim discuss unsolved murders, favorite cities, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (of course), and wedgies. Plus Richard is about to lose a toenail and can't figure out which toe. All this plus much more. Enjoy!
Yep, we're discussing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (probably different takes than you've heard this week). Also, living near a music fesitval venue, observing the Sabbath in modern times, Limp Bizkit at Louder Than Life, football picks, and much more awesomeness. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard talk Bob Ross, Bourbon and Beyond, college football, and try a new soda. All this plus the usual nonsense. Enjoy!
In this bonus episode JIm is joined by Brian and Kelly Gritton to discuss all the band from this weekend'd Bourbon and Beyond music festival in Louisville KY. Enjoy
Let's step out of our comfort zone and talk about some modern music. Jim and Richard discuss "Pound Town" by Sexy Red, plus Jim gets trapped in a porta pot, Aaron Rodgers blew out his Achilles, Jim celebrates a 3-0 week gambling, is Kerri Russell greasy, and much, much more. Enjoy!
Richard and Jim welcome a last minute guest to discuss football, Super Bowl predictions, Jimmy Buffett, Spectrum vs Disney, bad dogs, opioid tv shows, and much more. Come along for the ride and enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss college football lines, PainKiller and Oxycontin, hunger strikes, and burning books. Don't do drugs, read books, and enjoy this episode!
It's hot in Louisville! Jim and Richard are ready for cool weather as they discuss the upcoming football season with some predictions and game picks. Plus the Michael Oher situation, USA women's soccer, TV recommendations, armadillos, and more. Enjoy, friends!
Jim and Richard invite guests Brian and Kelly Gritton to discuss the concert festival linups that they would construct. Prince, Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin...they are all there plus much more. Listen and enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss the blockbuster Oppenheimer. Plus a discussion of Team USA at the Women's World Cup and Richard has a story about his beloved pet. This episode is quality! Enjoy!
This week JIm and Richard discuss the best, worst, and most suerprising live shows they have seen. Let's see if you agree!
JIm and Richard are back after a summer break! We take this week to get back into the swing of things by catching up on travels past and future. PLus what we're watching and reading, is the USMNT actually good, and oh yes, Spam! Let's talk about the unofficial meat of the Hawaiian Islands!
This week Jim and Richard talk about Hollywood film heroes. Plus drag shows, the Belmont Stakes, chain restaurants and much more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard discuss the top Villains in the history of cinema. Plus Richard doubles down on his belief that he can land a commercial jet, the PGA-LIV merger, a question about military discounts, and the Enchirito is back!!! All this and more. Enjoy!
This week Jim and Richard got derailed from the original idea for the pod by some bad weather. Fear not, your hosts have lots to talk about like summer traditions, hot pocket shootings and "would you rather land a plane, dock a ship, or deliver a baby." Yep, these are your hosts! All this plus more. Enjoy!
Jim and Richard break down a list of 1990's pop songs. Only one hit wonders and guilty pleasures need apply! Have fun!
This week we discuss the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and if it is still relevant. Plus weekend outings, NFL road trip options, road trip snacks/tobacco, and much more. Enjoy!
Kentucky Derby 149 is in the books and we have a recap from the festive weekend. We also discuss the worst thing we've ever drank, weird things we eat, and the BORG. Let's not forget the BORG! All this plus more fun!
It's Derby week in Louisville and we share some of our favorite Derby traditions and memories as well as stories from the track. Plus picks for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby and the story of a stolen car. Happy Derby, America!
Richard and Jim return after an unplanned week off. Topics include Chicago pizza in Louisville, Derby time in Louisville, The Mandalorian, Southern swear words, which breakfast cereal mascot could kick the most ass, and much more. It's good to be back!
Richard and Jim discuss their latest outings in Louisville, Jim's trip to Texas, TV recommendations, a this or that about time travel, and much more. Plus, Jim introduces the world to the word "wizardy". Enjoy!
The week Jim and Richard discuss the NCAA tournament, Bourbon and Beyond lineup, tv and books, favorite profanities and much more. Listener discretion advised
On this week's episode Richard and Jim discuss then NCAA tournament, showering habits, bad bourbon, this or that, and much more.
Jim and Richard are joined by three guests to breakdown the upcoming Academy Awards. The group does a deep dive on the big six categories and makes bets on who will take home statues. All of that plus a lot more fun on this special episode.
This week Richard and Jim discuss Kentucky's bad basketball loss to Vanderbilt, Oscar nominated movies they watched this week, books they are reading, Big Macs, "This or That" and much more!
Jim and Richard recap their weekends and discuss what they are watching in the world of TV and movies. Lots of talk about the Louisville food scene plus an awkward first date story, this or that, and much more!
This week Jim and Richard talk about the ideal celebratory meal, 80's sitcom moms, music they are listening to, a fun game of "this or that" and much more. Listen and enjoy!
Jim and Richard discuss their weekends (including a review of Waldo's Chicken and Beer), the Super Bowl, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, plus a "would you rather". Listen and enjoy!
Jim and Richard discuss last weekend in Louisville, the NFL conference championships, TV sitcoms, kitchen injuries, the Grammys, and much more!
Jim and Richard discuss their respective weekends, a really bad movie, the Tyler Hansbrough/John Wall beef, NFL playoffs, Oscar nominations, and should there be one or two spaces after a period. Best episode so far!
Jim and Richard discuss the last week with topics including the NFL playoffs, Kentucky basketball, Jim's comedy ambition, movies and a bonus weather report from Richard.
Jim and Richard discuss the Christmas and New Year holidays, the college football national semi-finals, current movies and tv, and much more.
Jim and Richard discuss Christmas parties, holiday cocktails, the World Cup, college football in the era of the transfer portal, and much more
Introducing The Good Midlife. Hosts Jim Noland and Richard Kincheloe introduce themselves and talk a little sports and life.
We get back to the format for Episode 2. We talk Vegas, gangsters, 1940's Hollywood, Warren Beatty, Annette Benning, on-screen romance, overrated knights, on-screen smoking, Eddie Van Halen and much more. Check out our third trip to 1991 on the podcast on this episode of Is that Movie Still Good.
Jim and Nate are back for Season 3! We kick it off with a bang as we review Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction from 1994. We all know these movies are still good but how do they hold up against each other today. We discuss the merits of each film as well as our opinions of the decision of the Oscar voters. Plus, we tell a Neil Diamond concert story! So choose a side and get ready for this heavyweight battle. It's Forrest Gump vs Pulp Fiction on Is That Movie Still Good!
Season 2 Episode 12: Police Academy (1984) In the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, Nate and Jim give a shout out to the men and women in blue and revisit Police Academy. We all need a laugh right now so listen and enjoy the hijinks of Police Academy!
Long before the coronavirus crisis we recorded an episode after watching the Super Bowl. It needed a little work so we went back to the studio and completed this compare/contrast podcast. What is truth and what is fiction? Listen and find out!
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the globe, we review Outbreak (1995). Join us as we discuss the good and bad of this movie as well as, Dustin Hoffman, the fifth amendment, helicopters, and the coronavirus. it's the perfect podcast if you're quarantined!
Season 2 Episode 9: Witness (1985) Jim and Nate travel to Pennsylvania Amish country to revisit Witness (1985). Join us as we talk all things Amish (including Jim's irrational fear), Harrison Ford, Australian cinema, and death by corn. What's good, what's bad, and does this movie hold up. Join us and find out!
Join us for the second annual Is That Movie Still Good Oscars episode with guests Elizabeth and Jill. Elizabeth really likes Little Women and Jill really thinks Joaquin Phoenix is overrated as The Joker. Much more fun and discussion arise as we discuss and bet on this year's crop of nominated films. Listen and enjoy today!
Join us for a trip on the high seas and Jim and Nate discuss The Hunt for red October (1990). We discuss the good and bad (and there isn't much bad) of this film including Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, greatest national anthems, the U.S. Navy, and Cincinnati Reds baseball. This is a fun ride aboard possibly the last true U.S. vs U.S.S.R movie of the cold war. Listen and enjoy it with us today!
Just in time for Christmas we discuss The Ref (1994). Join us as we talk about Dennis Leary, Kevin Spacey, Drunk Santa, one horse open sleighs and other joys of the Holiday season!
Just in time for Thanksgiving we give you the story of a family that's probably more dysfunctional than yours. Join us as we revisit Jack Horner and his gang of aspiring actors. Jim and Nate discuss the acting, direction, soundtrack, roller skates in high school, weight lifting, snoopy, and oh yeah the adult film industry. This is the perfect podcast for your Thanksgiving road trip! Enjoy.
Season 2 Episode 5: Splash (1984) Join Jim and Nate for the tale of a mermaid in New York City. We discuss what's good and what's ridiculous (that fountain in the apartment!) about this movie. The careers of Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah are discussed as well as silly comedy tropes and Swedish porn. Jump in and get your mermaid on!
Season 2 Episode 4: Halloween (1978): Nate and Jim get into the fall spirit with a rewatch of Halloween (1978) just in time for the holiday. Check out our opinions of the good and bad of this classic horror movie. We also discuss it's cultural significance, our favorite scary movies, old Halloween costumes, and what we have to do to get invited to the party where all the adults were in Haddonfield that fateful night. Download, listen, and enjoy our discussion of the movie that opened the door to the slasher genre!
Season 2 Episode 3: Foul Play (1978): Comedy, murder, suspense, car chases-this movie has it all. Join us as we discuss Chevy, Goldie, and all the good and bad about this film. From warm milk to dwarfs, this podcast has loads of fun and is sure to entertain. Check it out!
Season 2 Episode 2: Primal Fear (1996) Nate and Jim discuss Primal Fear and where it stacks up with other courtroom drama's. What are our favorite Edward Norton movies and how does Richard Gere stack up. What is good, bad, and ridiculous about this movie? Listen to find out!
We are back with Season 2! Jim and Nate go back to 1991 to revisit The Fisher King. We discuss Jeff Bridges before he was "The Dude", Robin Williams at his peak and Mercedes Ruehl in her most famous role. We also discuss the good and bad of this movie plus...that suit! Listen today to find out how this movie holds up and find out if this movie is still good.
In the final episode of season 1, Nate and Jim break a cardinal rule and discuss best picture winner Amadeus (1984). Find out how this film holds up and fin out how factually accurate it is. We also answer a major question about what kind of career each of us would want to have. Plus, find out which NFL team we each passionately follow. Thanks for listening and we will see you in season 2!
In this episode, Jim and Nate look back at the first season of Is That Movie Still Good. We talk about some of our favorite episodes and what worked and didn't for us. The Max Cady bracket id finally revealed and discussed, we review our Oscar bets and we have a special guest as we take our first call on the podcast. If you have enjoyed this podcast you should enjoy our finale and if you have never listened, there is a lot of discussion to help you choose which episode you want to check out. Enjoy Friends!
Episode 10: 9-5 (1980). Jim and Nate discuss this comedy phenomenon. Does it still resonate? How do we remember the pot scene? Has Dolly Parton ever been "America's Sweetheart"? What song beat "9 to 5" for the Best Original Song Oscar? What can you do at Colonel Sander's grave site? All these questions will be answered in this podcast. Plus, we really love Dolly! Listen and enjoy 9-5!
Episode 9: Rocky III (1982). Jim and Nate discuss the third film in this classic franchise. Who is Rocky's biggest enemy in this film? What was better: Rocky III or Rock IV? Did Talia Shire hit the actress lottery? How was Mr. T discovered? (We don't actually know that) What exactly was that scene with Rocky and Apollo hugging in the ocean? All these question plus many more! And some amateur guitar from Jim to help with the soundtrack. I pity the fool who doesn't listen to this episode!
Is Alien (1979) still good? Is that even a question? Nate and Jim revisit Alien and discuss such topics as smoking in space, how groundbreaking was this movie, and is there any social commentary in this film. Plus, love advice from Uncle Jim makes a return. Enjoy revising Alien with us!
In this bonus episode, Nate and Jim welcome 2 special guests (Elizabeth and Jill) and discuss the 2019 Oscar nominations. In addition to talking about the nominees and snubs we'll also get Vegas odds on the big six categories and enjoy some friendly wagering on the outcomes. Get ready for the big show by listening to our analysis. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the pod and the Oscars!
Jim and Nate revisit Brewster's Millions (1985) and determine if there are any laughs still to be had in this comedy. We discuss if it's really hard to spend large sums of money and have nothing to show for it. Nate asks what kind of movie this really is. Also, there is a word in this movie we decide we will say (repeatedly), but a name re refuse to mention. Stick around til the end to find out which modern celebrity the kids of today confuse for Richard Pryor!
"Episode 7 is one of Nate and Jim's best. They should get an award"-Chuck Fleming, Action News
Jim and Nate revisit 2000's Unbreakable. We discuss the movie and how it as aged. Nate has a hot take about kids in movies, we decide on a bracket style elimination tournament, we break a rule we made for ourselves when this podcast was conceived, and we may have discovered a recurring segment complete with intro music. Basically, the best episode we've ever done! Take a listen and enjoy.
Jim and Nate discuss 12 Monkeys and tackle such questions as do we have to time travel naked, and were the 90's as bleak as this movie makes them out to be. Also, why do we love post-apocalyptic stories and where does this movie rank in the careers of Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis? Keep your clothes on and travel back to 1995 as we find out if 12 Monkeys is still good.
Nate and Jim discuss 1993's Dave. We'll discuss how this movie holds up and decide if this movie is still good We'll also answer questions like do you have to like dogs to be President, when did chest hair go out of style, does anyone still use Alka-Seltzer, and of course who could fight Max Cady. We also take a look at the differences in today's top movies versus the movies of 1993. Listen and enjoy!
Jim and Nate go revisit a staple of their youth and see how it has aged. How does this one hold up and where does it rank in the career arc of Burt Reynolds? How does Jim feel about Bert Convey? What inaccuracy drives both hosts crazy? And, Nate asks an epic question about Captain Chaos. Listen and find out the answers to those questions plus much more!
Jim and Nate discuss 1992's Dracula. How does it hold up? How does Nate feel about Anthony Hopkins? Who likes Winona Ryder more? Listen and find out!
Jim and Nate discuss 1991's Cape Fear. How does this movies stack up with other DeNiro and Scorsese films? What are the best scenes? What doesn't work? What's the final grade? Take a listen and find out
Take a listen to the trailer for the new podcast "Is That Movie Still Good?". If you like movies and revisiting movies from your past start here. Hosts Jim Noland and Nate Grushon take a movie they think is good but may have been neglected give it a rewatching and decide, "Is that movie still good?"