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Does It Hold Up?

Matt Spencer

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Do you ever watch a movie from your childhood & wonder: "Why did I love this so much when I was a kid?" or "Why didn't I notice THAT when I was a kid?" or "WTF did I just watch??" These are the questions that intrepid podcast hosts & brothers Jeff & Matt dive into every week, as they attempt to make sense of their youthful cinematic obsessions, investigate the changing cultural landscape, and hopefully not completely ruin their childhoods in the process. Welcome to Does it Hold Up?
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July 29th, 1983 Road Trip! Does National Lampoon's Vacation hold up? Find out now! Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Lett…
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The brothers spring into action (& joy) for this 1998 swashbuckler, marveling at its astounding stunt work, the sizzling charisma & chemistry of its stars, and why the hell we don't make movies like this anymore. It's The Mask of Zorro.Matt Spencer
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April 7th, 1989. Welcome to the majors! Does Major League hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letter…
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This week, the brothers tackle what just might be their most challenging (& painful) movie yet: the 1980 Dino De Laurentiis-produced, Queen-scored, vomit-inducingly designed comic-book adaptation whose complete lack of taste & vision causes our hosts to question their very faith in humanity. [Deep exhale:] It's just a movie. It's Flash Gordon.…
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June 8th, 1984. Who ya gonna call? Does Ghostbusters hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd:…
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This week, the brothers engage in a lively discussion as they dissect Ridley Scott's compromised 1985 fantasy, and attempt to determine whether its beautiful aesthetic design can compensate for its borderline incomprehensible weirdness. It's Legend. (And no, NOT the Tom Hardy movie where he plays twins.)…
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A day late on this one because Emily wasn't feeling well so we recorded later than usual. June 14, 2013 Does Man of Steel hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Lette…
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The brothers take an epic dive into this 1995 action-thriller, a shameless "Die Hard" ripoff that proves more baffling than thrilling, and which forces Jeff & Matt to reevaluate their childhood adoration of its leading man: JCVD, himself. (That's Jean-Claude Van Damme. Obviously.) It's Sudden Death.Matt Spencer
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July 22, 2011. Does Captain America hold up? Find out with us now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd: https://…
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This week, the brothers tackle Quentin Tarantino's 1994 pop-culture sensation, breaking down its brilliant dialogue, killer soundtrack, and its profound effect on the zeitgeist, making it easily one of the most pivotal & significant films of the '90s. It's Pulp Fiction.Matt Spencer
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ALLLLLLRIGHTY THEN! Podcast Time! February 4, 1994. Ace Ventura is hired to find a missing dolphin, but not just any dolphin. This one is the mascot for the NFL team the Miami Dolphins. Can the eccentric pet detective find the animal before the Super Bowl? A straightforward zany comedy, with some parts that are morally questionable. Does it hold up…
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The brothers make their first (& certainly not last) foray into the filmography of the one & only Jim Carrey, with this 1994 blockbuster comic-book adaptation, admiring the film's trust in its live-wire leading man, as well as its cartoonish special effects, and most importantly, its introduction of a show-stopping Cameron Diaz. It's The Mask.…
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Put on your button eyes and join us in another world. February 6, 2009 Coraline is sick of her life with her parents and needs some excitement. She finds a door to another world where everything is perfect, including her Other Mother and everything is just the way she wants it. Only problem is, Other Mother wants her to stay forever and all she nee…
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The brothers code their way through the oft-overlooked '90s caper comedy/thriller, starring Robert Redford & a top-notch ensemble of a cast, a surprisingly prescient & entertaining prelude to the post-Cold War, tech-fearing mid-90s. ("Too many secrets.") It's Sneakers.Matt Spencer
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I wanna tell you our secret...we have a podcast... August 6, 1999. Malcolm Crowe must help Cole Sear face his fears about seeing ghosts. A tense and terrifying movie that had one of the most shocking twists in cinema history. And now 24.5 years later we watch it again to see if it still holds up even if we already known the twist that's coming. Sta…
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It's time to get tripendicular, as the brothers like totally bask in the glory of this '80s cult classic, marveling at its surprising authenticity, its early Nic Cage performance, and its truly baffling dialogue (which is either the worst or most brilliant ever written). It's Bosco! (It's Valley Girl.)…
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Get your wave ready, it's time to go undercover at the Does it Hold Up Pageant! December 22, 2000. FBI agent Gracie Hart is going undercover in the Miss United States pageant to catch a terrorist who claims something bad is going to happen. Too bad she's a tomboy and has no clue how to be a woman. She's in luck though, because she has coach extraor…
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The brothers venture into Sherwood Forest for this 1991 blockbuster, quite possibly the LEAST merry interpretation of its legendary protagonist, portrayed by an actor who, in 1991, was clearly the ONLY POSSIBLE CHOICE to fill those formidable green tights: Kevin Costner. (No, we're not kidding.) It's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.…
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We just got out of jail and we're already planning our next job, but first...podcast time! December 7, 2001 Danny Ocean outs together a team of pickpockets, con-men, and thieves to perform the biggest heist Las Vegas has ever seen. But he may have some ulterior motives and the job may be about more than money. With the help of his friend Rusty, the…
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Matt & Jeff rejoice in the Coen Brothers' sophomore effort, discussing the unique tone, exceptional writing, and innovative camerawork that made this gonzo, effervescent (and borderline cartoon) comedy a modern masterpiece. All right, then. It's Raising Arizona.Matt Spencer
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You're stuck on Mars and all that's left behind is this pod, congrats! September 30, 2015 Mark Watney is left behind on Mars when the mission goes bad. Now he needs to science the shit out of everything to survive until he can be saved. A tense and funny story with some amazing acting, but when the credits role, will it hold up? Starring: Matt Damo…
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The brothers return at last with an extra special Oscars episode, discussing the winners & losers of this year's ceremony as well as memorable moments from years past, and whether or not anyone still cares about any of it. Also, Matt's Oscar knowledge is tested in a nail-biting round of trivia that might just prove once and for all that he is, in f…
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Oppenheimer scores big! March 10, 2024. The Oscars were just a few hours ago and there was some good and some bad. Adam and Emily break down who won each award, the highs and lows of the night, and give their feedback of how the show went overall. They also check in on on how well they did with all their picks. Thanks for listening. Please support …
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And the winner is... March 10, 2024. The Oscars are right around the corner so you know what that means, Adam and Emily make their predictions. They aren't very good at it, but get better each and every year. So join them as they let you know who is taking home every award for the 23 categories at the 96th Academy Awards. Thanks for listening. Plea…
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Are you a cop? Are you a rat? No, you're a MFing podcast listener! October 6, 2006. Billy Costigan is an undercover cop trying to take down a notorious mob boss named Costello. Colion Sullivan is a dirty cop places into the Boston PD by Costello so he can always be one step ahead. There are twists and turns around every corner as the mystery unfold…
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We don't remember who we are...but we have a lot of passports and episodes! June 14th, 2002. Jason Bourne doesn't remember who he is, but he has tremendous skills and abilities normal people don't. With the help of Marie, a woman he just met, he must unravel the mystery to his identity and discover the reason he is being hunted. Will he find all hi…
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Behold the Podatron... Herald of things that hold up! November 12, 1999. Bethany is given a task to stop two angels, Bartleby and Loki, from entering back into the kingdom of Heaven. She will get help from two prophets, Jay and Silent Bob, the 13th apostle Rufus, and the muse, Serendipity. Her job is to stop these angels and the evil scheme the dem…
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An asteroid the size of Texas is headed our way...Let's Pod! July 1, 1998. Harry is the only oiler driller on the planet that can drill on an asteroid headed towards Earth. He puts together his team and sets off to save the Earth! They pick up Lev along the way but not all of them will make it to the end. Can Harry and the team save the world? Will…
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You can forget a bad breakup, but don't forget this Podcast! April 18th, 2008 Peter has a nasty breakup with famous actress Sarah Marshall so he heads to Hawaii to forget her, too bad she's there with her new lover. No worries as Peter will fall for hotel receptionist Rachel. Can love overcome a breakup? Can Peter forget Sarah Marshall? Does this m…
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Last year Adam took a shot at predicting the box office for 25 of the year's biggest movies. Well...Adam is back doing it again this year, but with a twist. Emily joins him in predicting this year's 30 most anticipated movies. Come with us as we take our best guesses at what the box office will look like this year. How well will we do? What's your …
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5...4...3...2...1....Happy Final Episode of 2023!! In this special year-end episode, Adam checks in on his box office predictions from all the way back in January, and then him and Emily talk about the worst, the most surprising, the most disappointing, and the best movies from all of 2023. Join us as we finish out a very up and down year for movie…
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A selfless act will always spark another podcast! November 8th, 2019. Jesper is sent to deliver letters at the farthest point on any map where there's only 2 families and they are always at war with each other. There he meets Klaus, a big scary man who lives in the woods but has the kindest heart. Together they will begin delivering toys to all the…
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The yuletide joy continues as the brothers discuss Joe Dante's classic 1984 creature-feature, a film that manages to subvert Christmas, small-town America, and good taste in equal measure. And, spoiler alert... it's a f*****g blast! It's Gremlins.Matt Spencer
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What else did we ask Mr. Kringle for? A new episode of Does it Hold Up! November 18th, 1994. Kriss Kringle takes on the role of the new Cole's Santa, but when he's set up on bogus assault charges, Bryan must help prove his innocence and that he might be the real Santa Claus. Along the way Kris will try and make believers out of Ms. Walker and her d…
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Did I turn off the coffee maker? Did I leave the garage open? What else could we be forgetting? THE PODCAST! November 16, 1990 Kevin is left behind when his whole family heads to Paris for vacation. This 8 year old needs to grow up quick especially if he wants to fight off the notorious Wet Bandits. Harry and Marv are determined to rob the McCallis…
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The brothers kick off the Christmas season by attempting to make sense of this Arnold Schwarzenegger holiday comedy, a mind-boggling ode to consumerism that stretches all logic to the breaking point. God help us. It's Jingle All the Way.Matt Spencer
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Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up! It's podcast time! October 1st, 1993. 3 Jamaican sprinters and the 7 time Jamaican push cart derby champion decide it's time to put their skills to a new test, bobsledding. Derice, Sanka, Yul, and Junior enlist the help of Irv to create the very first Jamaican bobsled team. After coming together as a team…
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March 31 ,1999. Cameron uses Joey to find a date for Kat Stratford so he can date her younger sister Bianca. But Joey also wants Bianca and Kat is not an easy sell. Luckily, Patrick is just the man for the job. Would you accept money to date someone? How far would you go to get a date? Does this movie hold up? NEW RULE! You can listen to this pod. …
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, the brothers are back for John Hughes's holiday classic, featuring Steve Martin & John Candy as one of the greatest odd-couple pairings in cinematic history. "Those aren't pillows..." It's Planes, Trains & Automobiles.Matt Spencer
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March 8th, 2012. Katniss Everdeen must survive the 74th annual Hunger Games after volunteering as tribute to protect her little sister. Before she can win the games, she must navigate her way through the upper class, interviews, and showcasing herself to the sponsors. She's not alone though as the male from her district, Peeta Mellark, is by her si…
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June 30th, 1971. Will Wonka invites only a select few into his wonderful world of chocolate creations. Veruca, Violet, Mike, Augustus, and Charlie and the first too see this magical place in quite a long time. The prize at the end if they don't mess around, a lifetime supply of chocolate. It's not that easy though. Wonka and the Oompa Loompas have …
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May 7, 1999. Rick, Evy, and Jonathan fight against the forces of evil (or maybe just a man desperately in love). They accidentally bring a mummified man back to life and all he wants is to bring back his one true love, and destroy the world who took her from him. Along the way our heroes meet many friends and a few foes, including Ardeth Bay, a gro…
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This week, the brothers take a stab at dissecting Wes Craven's '90s slasher classic; a true game-changer that brought the horror genre into the 21st century. "Do you like scary movies??" Well, we all know who LOVES them! (Jeff. Jeff loves them.) It's Scream.Matt Spencer
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December 26, 1973. A demon takes over young Regan and won't let her go. It's up to Father Karras and Father Merrin to save the little girl whatever means necessary. Considered one of the scariest movies ever made but Does it Hold Up? It's a good day for a podcast. Starring: Jason Miller. Ellen Burstyn, Max Von Sydow, and Linda Blair. Directed by Wi…
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The brothers descend into the existential head-trip of Adrian Lyne's brilliant psychological thriller, discussing the subjectivity of the film's design, the complicated nature surrounding the cinematic depiction of Vietnam, and how scared Jeff was. It's Jacob's Ladder.Matt Spencer
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October 18th, 2002. You just got done watching a weird movie. The phone rings once. Twice. Three times. You answer it. There's no one on the other end. Just as you're about to hang up you hear, "7 days". Panic sets in. Samara Morgan is coming for you. You have no time left. Good luck. Does The Ring hold up? You won't need 7 days to find out. Just t…
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The brothers see dead people as they revisit M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 supernatural smash hit, and question the present-day effectiveness of one of cinema's "greatest" twists. (But mostly, they just talk about how scared Jeff was.) It's The Sixth Sense.Matt Spencer
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June 11th, 1982. Elliot finds a lost and lonely alien he develops a connection with. E.T. needs to phone home though as he cannot survive on this planet. Their connection is taking it's toll on both of them and things need to change quick. Elliot's siblings, Michael and Gertie, are ready to help however they can. Together they all embark on an adve…
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