Almost Classic Movies
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Welcome to Almost Classic Movies, the podcast where two movie fans talk about movies. From epic adventures like Lord of the Rings to iconic comedies like Wayne's World and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, we explore a blend of almost classics, cult favorites, seasonal gems, and even actual classics. ("Almost Classic Movies" is frankly just a catchy title that riffs off a particular TV program).
It's just two friends talking movies—one loves production trivia, while the other enjoys simply watching and soaking in the story. We strive for evergreen content, so you can pick an episode anywhere and dive right in. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, family member, or maybe even Chris Hemsworth or Ryan Reynolds... That'd be pretty cool.
Thanks for listening!
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Sinners - Is It Worth The Hype?
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Oscars 2026 Special - Who Wins Best Picture??
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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The Fast and the Furious (2001): Iconic or Overrated?
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Weathering With You: Love, Sacrifice, and a Very Wet Apocalypse
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Ghost In The Shell is still relevant today.
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Summer Wars - It's Basically That Old Digimon Movie You Kind of Remember
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train - The Animation Looks So Good, You Could Lick It
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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F1 Is Top Gun Maverick on Wheels (And It Actually Works)
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Air Force One (1997) is The Most Patriotic Action Movie Ever Made?
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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The Italian Job (2003) is A Fantastic Fast and Furious Movie
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Why Maverick Is a Perfect Popcorn Western (And Still Works Today)
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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The Muppet Christmas Carol: Cozy, Creepy, and Way Deeper Than You Remember
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Why the Star Wars Holiday Special Is the Most Infamous TV Event Ever Made
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Is “The Santa Clause” Actually Good? A Deep Dive Into 90s Holiday Cinema
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Home Alone - Is it a Christmas Classic?
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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The Wizard of Oz - What's Behind the Curtain?
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Wicked: Oz Lore, Flying Monkey Horror & Glinda’s PR Strategy
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Is “The Running Man” Still Running in 2025?
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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The Apprentice - The Shocking Trump Story They Tried to Ban!
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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The Nightmare Before Christmas - Does It Still Hold Up?
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) — Does Nostalgia Still Work 36 Years Later?
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Beetlejuice (1988) - Practical Effects and Pure Chaos
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Tron: Legacy and the Problem of Style Over Story
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Tron (1982) - Is It Cheating with CGI?
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Magic Mike XXL Road Trip Chaos
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Almost Famous: Almost as cult-classic as Spinal Tap?
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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This Is Spinal Tap! Does it still go to 11?
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Doctor Sleep: The Shining Sequel We Wanted… or Just Supernatural Fanfiction?
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Movie Q&A, Comfort Flicks, and Hot Takes
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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The Shining - Hidden Ties to CIA Mind Control Experiments?
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Encanto… Let’s Talk About Bruno
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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A Goofy Movie!.... Is Basically The Odyssey?
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Treasure Planet and the Cost of Being Ahead of Its Time
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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The Emperor’s New Groove: Underrated Genius or Just Goofy Fun?
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Fantastic Four (2015): Is it really that bad?
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Superman (2025) - An ACM Instant Movie Reaction
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Hot Rod: Mopeds in Pools and Footloose Rage Dances
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Justice League: Two Directors, One Mess
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Batman v Superman: Martha, Please.
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Emo Superman: Man of Steel Revisited
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Magic Mike – Bumps, Banter, and Brooding Dreams
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Undercover Blues — Clarinet Crimes, Oyster Fights, and CIA Baby Duty
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - Where's the 3??
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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How to Train Your Dragon 2: Goobers and Alpha Dragons
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May 29, 2025 |
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How to Train Your Dragon: Why This Movie Earned Its Legacy
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May 22, 2025 |
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Austin Powers in Goldmember: Daddy Issues, Disco & Dutch Villains
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May 15, 2025 |
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
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May 08, 2025 |
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Austin Powers: Yeah Baby, Yeah! (Austin Powers)
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May 01, 2025 |
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Nacho Libre: Stretchy Pants, Celibacy Vows, and Jack Black's Finest?
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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The Blues Brothers: We Are On A Mission
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Princess Bride: The Rodents, the Romance, the Revenge
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Chicago (2002): Jazz Hands, Jail Time & Justice
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: More Than Just a Day Off
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Snow White and the Huntsman: A Darker Fairy Tale?
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Spirited Away and the Problem of Escapism
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Your Name - … My Name, and a Whole Lot of Tears
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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2024 Oscars Predictions - Bonus Episode
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Akira and the Fear of Power Without Control
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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A Silent Voice – The Anime That Hits Different
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Captain America: Civil War - The Movie That Changed the MCU
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier - A Spy Movie with Super Heroes
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Captain America: The First Avenger - Almost as Classic as the MCU Itself
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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The Gentleman – Exploring Guy Ritchie's Unique Style
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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The Giant Mechanical Man - Jenna Fischer in something not related to The Office
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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The Other Guys - The Most Underrated Comedy of 2010
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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🛎️ Four Rooms - New Year’s Madness at the Monsignor Hotel
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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🎄 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation - Lights, Laughter, and Griswold Chaos
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Elf - Candy, Chaos, and Christmas Spirit
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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How the Grinch Stole Our Podcast Episode (How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 2000 Edition)
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Madame Web - A Tangled Web of Missed Opportunities
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Jared Leto and the Morbius Dilemma
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Gladiator - Are You Not Entertained?
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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House of Gucci - Family Drama, Fashion, and Fatal Ambition
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Blade Runner - Exploring its Humanity, AI, and Philosophy
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Black Rain - Ridley Scott's Neo-Noir Triumph
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Venom - Let There Be Carnage Breakdown
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Venom - A Deep Dive into Sony's Polarizing Superhero Franchise
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Wayne's World – A Time Capsule of 90s Comedy
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Almost Classic Movies - Trailer
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Oct 07, 2024 |