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Film Reviews · Alan Noah and James Brief

The Test of Time

by Alan Noah and James Brief

Are the classic movies of our childhood really as great as we remember them? Hosts Alan Noah and James Brief take a fresh look at our favorite films to see if they have stood The Test of Time.

Latest episodes

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Episode 537: Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)

A prodigal son returns home to face his siblings and a rival cousin at his parents' wedding anniversary celebration. Special guest Gwyeth Smith joins us to discuss a mi

Oct 16
42 min

Episode 536: Commando (1985)

After his daughter is kidnapped, a retired colonel kills everyone responsible. Special guest Pete Mongillo joins us to chat about avoiding shoulder splinters, James' mo

Oct 9
45 min

Episode 535: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

An absentee father pretends to be dying so he can reconnect with his estranged children. Join us as we discuss the difference between an asshole and a sonofabitch, a fu

Oct 2
38 min

Episode 534: To Die For (1995)

Driven by ambition, a weather reporter plots to have her husband killed. Listen as we chat about the metrics of fame, Leaf's transition to Joaquin, and unintentional ic

Sep 25
43 min

Episode 533: Serial Mom (1994)

A suburban housewife begins killing people who have wronged her family. Join us as we discuss the cereal that supports the military, why James was nervous on parent-tea

Sep 18
36 min

Episode 532: Practical Magic (1998)

Two sisters come to terms with their supernatural abilities after they accidentally kill an abusive boyfriend. Listen as we chat about the ingredients for a perfect man

Sep 11
39 min

Episode 531: The Player (1992)

While fighting for his job, a Hollywood executive accidentally kills a screenwriter. Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to discuss an allergy to Seth Rogen, a cur

Sep 4
38 min

Episode 530: EuroTrip (2004)

After getting dumped by his girlfriend in humiliating fashion, a high school graduate travels across Europe to find his pen pal. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins

Aug 28
48 min

Episode 529: Road Trip (2000)

A college freshman films himself having sex, then drives halfway across the country with some friends to prevent his girlfriend from seeing the tape. Listen as we discu

Aug 21
36 min

Episode 528: 27 Dresses (2008)

A perpetual bridesmaid grows frustrated when her sister and her boss get engaged. Special guest Grace Noah joins us to chat about good-looking characters doing bad thin

Aug 14
42 min

Episode 527: The Last Boy Scout (1991)

A seedy private investigator and a disgraced quarterback team up to uncover a conspiracy that will make football more profitable.  Listen as we discuss a senator who sh

Aug 7
44 min

Episode 526: Mystery Men (1999)

When Champion City's superhero goes missing, seven wannabes try to save the day. Join us as we chat about why laugh tracks exist, a random Dockers endorsement, and the

Jul 31
36 min

Episode 525: Kingpin (1996)

A washed-up bowling champion mentors an Amish prodigy in the hopes of winning a tournament. Listen as we discuss the smell of 1970s ashtrays, why Randy Quaid fled to Ca

Jul 24
29 min

Episode 524: Troy (2004)

After a Trojan prince runs off with the Spartan queen, thousands of Greek soldiers attack the walled city of Troy. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about a

Jul 17
53 min

Episode 523: Supergirl (1984)

To recover her city's lost power source, Kara Zor-El travels to Earth and battles an evil witch. Listen as we discuss the passing fad of fidget spinners, poor pipe plac

Jul 10
43 min

Episode 522: Toy Story 3 (2010)

As Andy prepares for college, his childhood toys must decide what they want their future to be. Join us as we chat about little kids who swallow sharp objects, teenager

Jul 3
43 min

Episode 521: Toy Story 2 (1999)

After Woody is stolen by a collector, Buzz Lightyear leads a rescue mission to bring his friend back home. Listen as we discuss the importance of backup files, temporar

Jun 26
43 min

Episode 520: Toy Story (1995)

A cowboy doll is a young boy's preferred plaything, until a flashy new spaceman action figure arrives. Join us as we chat about James' upcoming couple's costume, a miss

Jun 19
46 min

Episode 519: Masters of the Universe (1987)

To defeat the evil Skeletor, He-Man and his friends travel to Earth, where they team up with two teenagers and a cop. Listen as we discuss Mattel's desperation for a hi

Jun 12
46 min

Episode 518: Scary Movie (2000)

In a parody of horror films, teenagers try to avoid a masked killer. Join us as we chat about Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (spoiler-free), Carmen Electra's ex-b

Jun 5
33 min

Chart trend

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#138
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19
days in the top 200 since Dec 2024

Chart positions

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#161 ▲ 39 Film Reviews US

What listeners say

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Alan and James clearly love movies and want to discuss them. What I enjoy most is how they carefully dissect a film and acknowledge that a movie may not stand the test of time, but is still one they enjoy. I don’t always agree with their final verdict, but the joy is in the journey. If nothing else, the conversations they have with each other get me talking about the movies they watch, and that is always a good time.

MoviesAtTheMatt · Nov 2019

These dudes have amazing chemistry, and really know their stuff, it’s legit one of my favorite shows out there. Perfect amount of nerd, perfect amount of nostalgia.

@jntny · Nov 2018

This podcast gives movies a fair trial. The hosts approach the movies with nostaglia glasses but don't leave them on the whole time. It's great hearing someone's conflict with these beloved movies articulated, the way I feel it as well.

Avatar spectre · May 2018

Listening to this podcast is like sitting down with a couple of old buddies and saying, “Aww man, do you remember that one movie? I wonder if it’s as great as I remember it?” Good times, funny analysis, and insight into the cast, crew, and era in which the films were made. You shouldn’t miss out on this one. Also, Alan owes me $50 for this review now. Make check out to The Wayward Willis. 😉

CoderHead · Jan 2018

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