Is there a movie you sort of remember loving in the 90's/ early 2000's, but you're not quite sure if it was actually any good? Nostalgia Be Damned has got you covered! Join Zach & Brandon every week as they revisit forgotten gems, underrated box office flops, classics, and dumpster fires alike that they loved as kids. They cover the entire film's plot to remind you just how crazy some of them were, while ultimately trying to determine if the movie holds up today.
Episodes
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Spider-Man (2002)
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man set the stage for the modern superhero origin story. Following successful adaptations of Superman, Batman, and the X-Men, 2002 brought the release of Tobey Maguire's 35-year-old high schooler Peter Parker, and his wild ride through puberty and one helluva spider bite transformation. Join Zach & Brandon as they revisit one of their favorite flicks from their preteen years to hear all their thoughts on how the movie shaped the genre today, that sexy upside down kiss, and the brilliance of J.K. Simmons & Willem Dafoe. Plus they get into Mopey Maguire, Uncle Ben's tearful goodbye and Macho Man Randy Savage!
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
The Fast and the Furious
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Zach & Brandon take a look back at the racing flick that started it all! They discuss The Fast and the Furious franchise roots as well as how the series evolved since its simple inception. What began as some street racers stealing VHS/ DVD combo players would eventually spiral out of control and into superhero/ super-spy territory. But they're taking it back to the sweaty, Limp Bizkit filled year of 2001 to get into the Diesel/ Walker bromance, Vince's toxic masculinity and of course that sweet NOS CGI!
Monday Mar 04, 2019
National Treasure
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Zach & Brandon rediscover 2004's historically ACCURATE action adventure blockbuster National Treasure. From Nic Cage's forfeiture of a billion dollars to the amount of times the phrase 'steal the Declaration of Independence' is uttered, they're diving deep into the movie Brandon watched several times in high school on standard def in history class.
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Godzilla (1998)
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
SIZE DOES MATTER. But plot, effects, and acting - not so much. Zach & Brandon dig up a fossil from their childhoods and take a look back on 1998's Godzilla to see if it holds up (or if it was ever good in the first place). They discuss the pregnant predator's destructive habits and remarkable ability to evade the military while straight up disappearing on the streets of Manhattan. And so much more.
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
The Road to El Dorado
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
The boys saddle up for an animated adventure filled with Elton John music and implied sex acts. Zach & Brandon share their thoughts on 2000's The Road to El Dorado, including its two interchangeable leads, TWO animal sidekicks, and a villain obsessed with sacrifice. Another early DreamWorks flick with suggestive humor and bright animation that ended up underperforming at the box office. Is it worth introducing to a new generation?
Thursday May 24, 2018
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Thursday May 24, 2018
Thursday May 24, 2018
GO NINJA, GO NINJA, GO! Brandon and Zach try to make sense of this early TMNT movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze.
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
This franchise brought in billions of dollars. Brandon and Zach talk about the movie that started it all, 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Friday Mar 23, 2018
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Friday Mar 23, 2018
Friday Mar 23, 2018
Immigrant mice, bad accents, and Jimmy Stewart's final performance highlight this episode covering An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
The Boondock Saints
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
Brandon and Zach get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with the cult favorite, 1999's The Boondock Saints.
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
The Planet of the Apes is a landmark achievement in cinema history. Brandon and Zach watch the other one.
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
A Knight‘s Tale
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Heath Ledger, rock music, and jousting. Brandon and Zach take on this strange, yet, charming film, 2000's A Knight's Tale.
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Deep Blue Sea
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
A special guest joins Brandon and Zach as they sink their teeth into this shark thriller, 1999's Deep Blue Sea.
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Scooby-Doo
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Ruh Roh! Brandon and Zach revisit their favorite cartoon dog Scooby-Doo to see how he held up on the big screen. Zoinks!
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
Reindeer Games
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
Brandon and Zach wrap up the holidays with 2000's Reindeer Games, a movie that has more twists than a pretzel.
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Armageddon
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
The final movie of Listener Request month is Michael Bay's balls-to-the-wall doomsday movie Armageddon. How many CGI explosions can Brandon and Zach put up with?
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
The Mummy (1999)
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Sparking multiple sequels, spin-offs, and a 2017 remake, 1999's The Mummy is still one of the most highly praised action films of the decade. But is it good enough for Brandon and Zach?