186. The Phantom (1996)

The world of 1990s superhero movies was a unique and strange place, 1996's 'The Phantom' was no different. Come marvel at Billy Zane's dedication to the role and be sure to follow us @revengeof90spod when it's all said and done.

We've got another crossover episode for you with our friends at Uncanny Cinema, and this time, we're talking about 1994's 'Silence of the Hams,' a Billy Zane spoof movie that is... well, interesting to say the least. Let's get our first look at what Zane was up to in the '90s, and be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/.

Okay, we wouldn't necessarily call this movie "great," because it makes a ton of unforced errors. But there's still a lot to like here, including one of the most incredible climactic scenes ever put on film. Keanu Reeves was probably right to pass on this one (and Sandra Bullock basically had to do this), but 'Speed 2' is a fascinating film - and occasionally pretty solid. Let's look back at one of the most maligned sequels of all time, and when you're done, be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and Substack at https://revengeofthe90s.substack.com/.

Nobody could ever accuse Kevin Costner of not taking huge swings throughout his career, and sometimes those huge swings resulted in Oscar victories. The pinnacle of Costner's career might have come with 1990's 'Dances with Wolves,' which perfectly married his penchant for bold storytelling and his personal vested interest in exploring and unpacking the myth of the American west. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

We've been wanting to talk about 1996's 'Eddie' for a while now, and wouldn't you know it, the New York Knicks finally became a real team again and made the Eastern Conference Finals! What better way to celebrate this momentous sports occasion than by talking about the comedy where Whoopi Goldberg becomes their coach? Follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Our mission - which we've chosen to accept - is to rank the entire Mission: Impossible film series, which feels like asking God to rank His most beautiful creations. It's wrong, but we're going to do it anyway. Let us know your ranking on social @revengeof90spod and be sure to check us out on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

Note: This is post-Sinners!Regardless, here are some of our favorite impending 2025 movie releases. We've got a heck of a year of film awaiting us, so let's dive in. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod and on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

For those of us who grew up in the 1990s and enjoyed a sick day or two, 'The Jerry Springer Show' was inescapable. The controversial and raunchy show was one of the biggest cultural touchstones of the decade and remains in the zeitgeist to this day. To help us talk about 1998's 'Ringleader,' Springer's own shameless attempt to cash in on the success of the show in a feature-film format, we've brought on guest Ross Benes, author of '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times' which you can buy here: https://us.amazon.com/1999-Culture-Conquered-Kickstarted-Politics/dp/0700638571. Be sure to catch us on social media @revengeof90spod or on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

In this episode, we talk about one of the most important movies ever made - 1993's "Schindler's List," made in a year that truly cemented director Steven Spielberg as the greatest director of all time. This is a film that needs to be shown, taught, discussed, and shared with as many people as possible. Be sure to follow us on social @revengeof90spod or on Substack at revengeofthe90s.substack.com.

With baseball season nearly upon us, we are covering 1994's 'Major League II,' the rare sports movie sequel that attempts to recapture the magic of the original - with mixed results! Still, nothing pumps us up quite like seeing Rick Vaughn walk out of that bullpen to close out a playoff game. This is another joint episode with our other podcast, the California Penal League, so be sure to like, review, and subscribe to both shows, and follow us on social @revengeof90spod and @calpenalpod.