14 going on 40

"We're going streaking!" - Frank

In 2003's Old School, a group of friends decide to literally re-live college without the education element.  In theory, this looks like an attractive idea in some aspects.  In reality, trying to jump full-tilt into partying like a 20-year-old while still maintaining the responsibilities of work and family, is probably a lot more exhausting than it's worth!  Andrea and Melissa haven't seen this one in FOREVER and re-watching it ended up being a little disappointing.  But re-living some memories of their time in college makes up for it!!!  Have some fun re-visiting Old School in this episode and then decide if you are ready for a re-watch!

"I don't believe we've met, what with the cruel politics of high school and all." - Courtney .     

The premise of this dark high school comedy is one that Andrea and Melissa are TOTALLY into!  Accidental murder, a sordid cover-up, mean girls, an underdog, and over-the-top fashion: this film has it all!!  Taking more than one page from Heathers (1989), Jawbreaker tries to hit the same twisted mark with only so much success.  The overall visual appeal of this movie instantly had us drawn back in to this viewing.  Rose McGowan is mesmerizing as Courtney and the rest of the cast fill in the exaggerated aesthetic of this comedy thriller.   Grab your favorite candy and listen to this episode!  

"The big deal, Laura, is that the guy gives me the creeps, and the girl is my daughter." - Steve Walker

This episode might be a first...  This viewing of a cult classic from 1996, was looked at through completely different eyes than when Andrea and Melissa were 17!  Fear was a quintessential thriller for every teen girl, back in the day.  Touted as the "Fatal Attraction for teens", this movie is nowhere near the caliber of that Oscar-nominated film icon.  However, it surprisingly holds its own as a thriller that took a risk with its leading villain.  Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon have undeniable chemistry and still held our attention 24 years later.   Now that we have Valentine's Day behind us, this is the perfect time to supplement your binge-watching of psycho-stalker dramas (*cough cough* Netflix YOU).  The character of David McCall is one we fear from multiple perspectives.  Hang with us for this episode as we look at Fear in a whole new light.

"How do we know that just by sitting here - by, by sipping this coffee, or breathing the air, or even crossing the intersection - that we haven't even started in motion the events that will some day lead to our death: forty years from now, ten years from now, tomorrow. We don't. Unless we open ourselves up..." - Alex Browning

For many of us, Final Destination brought us a whole new look at death in more ways than one.  This horror franchise started with this film in 2000 and has become a guilty pleasure for Andrea and Melissa.  We revisited Final Destination and watched it more closely than ever before.  The death scenes in Final Destination give us serious Rube Goldberg vibes and are worthy of a conversation!  If you have't seen this one in awhile, it may be time to treat yourself.  In the meantime, give this episode a listen and laugh with us!

"That thing, that moment, when you kiss someone and everything around becomes hazy and the only thing in focus is you and this person and you realize that that person is the only person that you're supposed to kiss for the rest of your life, and for one moment you get this amazing gift and you want to laugh and you want to cry because you feel so lucky that you found it and so scared that that it will go away all at the same time." - Josie Geller.

Never Been Kissed is a movie that hit Andrea and Melissa right in the FEELS.  This story is one we have all played in our minds....  What if you could go back to high school with all the knowledge you have now?   Would you be confident?  Could you crack the code to popularity?  Drew Barrymore is lovable and relatable on so many levels as Josie Geller.   Her charm and comedic timing in this role gave us so much to talk about!  We definitely think Never Been Kissed is worth of a "girl's night in" with friends or on your own.  Or just listen to this episode - it's basically a girl's night delivered right through your headphones!

"Nobody drink the beer, the beer has gone bad!" 

Andrea and Melissa re-visited Can't Hardly Wait for this episode.  This movie takes place on the last party after graduation.  Maybe we can all remember having that strong crush that makes you obsessive like Preston.  Or maybe we have that blunt, loyal, sarcastic friend like Denise.   Perhaps there is a Kenny, William, or even a Mike Dexter in your high school memories.  This movie is fun and has all the nostalgic memories of the late 90s.  From the fashion to the soundtrack, this movie is a fun throwback to Andrea and Melissa's second year of college.  Have a listen and get taken back to the wildest party of the year!!!

"There are certain RULES that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a horror movie."

Happy Halloween!!! Scream is an all-time favorite for Andrea and Melissa.  Join us on this episode as we talk about Scream and how it has held up since our Senior year of High School!  This is a perfect episode to get you in the Halloween spirit and take a look at a modern horror classic.  This slasher flick changed audiences expectations of slasher movies in the late 1990s and we still look at it as a game changer today.  This episode is un-apologetically long because Scream deserved a few personal scary stories in addition to general laughter, nostalgia, and fun.

All right, all right, all right...

Join Andrea and Melissa as they revisit the movie Dazed and Confused.  This movie came out in 1993; the year Andrea and Melissa met!!  We will take  a look at the cast of eclectic characters in this movie and see if we still find them relatable today.  This is our first attempt at recording an episode, so the sound quality needs some work.  Bear with it because there are some real comedic gems of wisdom in this episode!  Join us on Facebook and Instagram to hang out and participate in the conversation about Dazed and Confused.  We will also be posting info on future episodes!  Thanks for listening :-)