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
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Good Burger
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can we take your order? Zach & Brandon revisit this 1997 family comedy based off a skit on Nickelodeon's sketch series 'All That.' They take off the nostalgia goggles to discuss Kenan & Kel, rollerblading, shark poison, and the scathing indictment of the fast food industry underlying this 90s cult comedy. Other highlights include the 20 year-old owner of the rival burger business, the seminal 'I'm a Dude' song, and Sinbad's wardrobe.
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Signs
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Zach & Brandon take a look back at 2002's sci-fi thriller Signs. They unpack Shyamalan twists and their thoughts on his filmography. Brandon was diagnosed with Shyamalan fever back in the day while Zach was a little cold on the filmmaker, even before his later career missteps. So grab a half full glass of 'contaminated' water, wrap your tin foil hat, and tell Merrill to 'swing away,' because we're seeing Signs.
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Idle Hands
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Zach and Brandon are joined by recurring guest Jamie Gagnon to talk about the best late 90's horror stoner comedy about appendage possession there is. When Devon Sawa's right hand gets an evil mind of its own, it's up to his two cannabis crazed undead zombie buds to help him out and win the girl of his dreams. Idle Hands became a cult classic on DVD, but does this comedy that purports to "give horror films the backhand" hold up or does it belong staked to a corpse with a high priestess dagger? Grab your Druid watches and Mighty Joe Bong, because the boys are about to tackle the touching story of a boy and his right hand.
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Shark Tale
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Zach & Brandon dive into the Academy Award nominated Shark Tale to see if this early 2000's Dreamworks' family comedy holds up 15 years later. They discuss the vegetarian shark subtext, the ill advised animation of Will Smeeth (yes, that's spelled correctly) as a fish, literal loan sharks, and 'OJ Shrimpson.'
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Cats & Dogs
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
We've all known cats and dogs are mortal enemies, but in 2001 we found out why. Cats & Dogs answers the age old question, positing a world in which these two household creatures are waging a war right under our noses. Zach & Brandon revisit a childhood favorite to see if this family comedy lands in the doghouse or the litter box... either way it won't be good. They discuss the complexities of the dog/spy world, puppet animal violence, a spirited voice performance by Sean Hayes, as well as some troubling Nazi subtext.
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Mulan (1998)
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
For two 90's boys with sisters, Mulan was a beloved classic for Zach & Brandon growing up. One of the last of the Disney renaissance era, this empowering action adventure brought humor and heart into the well-worn animated princess genre. The boys revisit the flick to discover what made it so enjoyable back then - and to see if it still holds up today. They, of course, get into the nitty gritty details such as Mulan's wacky soldier sidekicks, Li Shang's personal struggle with falling in love with a woman he believes to be a man, and the sore spine of Eddie Murphy who at times picks the entire movie up and carries it on his little dragon back. That, and much more, on this week's episode!
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
The Fifth Element
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Zach & Brandon watch The Fifth Element, ya know- that movie where a blonde Bruce Willis has to save the world by rescuing a sexy element to evade an evil space fireball. They get into every strange detail about Luc Besson's space opera, including Gary Oldman's Texan/Gary Busey accent, how terrible it would be to drive a floating taxi cab in future New York, and spy cameras attached to cockroaches. Oh yeah, Chris Tucker's in this movie too!
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
The Mighty Ducks
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
Sunday Jun 02, 2019
Zach & Brandon tackle a film that spawned a trilogy, an animated cartoon series, and its own official NHL team. It's The Mighty Ducks of course! Alcoholic lawyer Gordon Bombay, played by Emilio Estevez, is forced to teach a ragtag team of misfits how to play hockey but he just might learn something about himself along the way. Zach loved it as a kid. Brandon's watching it for the first time. They try to wrap their heads around the Aryan Hawks, the conventions of 90's sports comedies, and why Pee Wee hockey is so damn important to everyone in Minnesota.
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer‘s Stone
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
There isn't a 90's kid alive who isn't aware of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Whether a fan or not, it was impossible to not get swept up in the cultural phenomenon of the series - and it all starts with the 2001 family fantasy adventure Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The boys debate whether or not the first entry in the wildly successful franchise holds up 18 years after its release. They also discuss early 2000's CGI, the nightmare of actually attending this school, the rationale behind leaving a wizard celebrity in the hands of some extremely abusive relatives, and much more!
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!
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
A n t z
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
Two computer animated family films about insects were racing to release first in the fall of 1998. While Dreamworks' Antz may have beat Pixar's A Bug's Life to theaters by a month, the latter earned more at the box office and has arguably eclipsed the former in terms of pop culture relevance. But is it deserved? Is Antz actually the better film? The boys debate. They also discuss the 'Starship Troopers/ Saving Private Ryan termite battle carnage, the disturbing character facial design that tried to match the actors' features, as well as the historic rivalry between two of Hollywood's animation powerhouse studios.
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 Jan 31, 2019
The Waterboy
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Zach & Brandon tackle their second Adam Sandler sports comedy. They discuss 1998's surprise blockbuster The Waterboy and all its quirks, including the 'Mother Dead and Dearest' vibes of Kathy Bates' character, the relentless tormenting of some classic 90's jock bullies, as well as soaking in the first motion picture appearance of the Rob Schneider 'YOU CAN DO IT' townie. So sit back and enjoy- preferably with some high quality H20.
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
We‘re Back! A Dinosaur Story
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
It's 1993 and every kid wishes to see real life dinosaurs. Luckily Walter Cronkite is listening through his wish radio, and he's got plenty of interstellar brain cereal to make dinos intelligent. He and his alien employee travel through time to bring four lucky dinosaurs to the future so they can interact with children in New York City. The boys try to make sense of this childhood favorite, We're Back! A Dinosaur Story.
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Shrek
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
The boys take a close look at 2001's third highest grossing movie, and recipient of the first Best Animated Feature Academy Award, Shrek. They also discuss Brandon's obsession with Smash Mouth's 'Astro Lounge' album, the stellar voice cast, as well as the long production history of the film.
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
There are dozens of adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol but only one of 'em has Muppets. Zach & Brandon discuss the 1992 family film and all its quirks, including the dead-eyed CGI baby face of the Ghost of Christmas Past, the catchy tunes, and Michael Caine's Oscar caliber performance as he acts opposite puppets with the utmost sincerity.
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
The Santa Clause
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
In 1994, America was thirsty for Tim Allen. Disney cashed in on the country's obsession with a holiday hit that confused an entire generation of children regarding the correct spelling of 'Claus.' This week the boys unwrap The Santa Clause and all the darkness bubbling beneath its clever premise.
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
Chicken Run
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
Despite its critical and commercial success, the boys debate whether 2000's Chicken Run remains popular 18 years after its release. They also examine the dark WWII parallels, the villains' loveless marriage, and its impressive stop-motion animation.