Episode 536: Commando (1985)

A news anchor's on-air meltdown becomes a ratings bonanza. Listen as we chat about the real-life suicide that inspired Filter, a clip that's frequently played at Mets games, and a Dwight Schrute lookalike assassin. I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore… until we find out if Network stands the Test of Time.

A ruthless oilman lies, cheats, and betrays those around him in his quest for wealth and power. Special guest Adam Pincas joins us to discuss a choo-choo train score, three one-of-a-kind talents, and the sound of anxiety. I drink your milkshake as we see if There Will Be Blood stands the Test of Time.

Aliens have invaded Earth, and only Roddy Piper can stop them. Special guest Matthew Krol joins us to talk about the Sisyphean boulder of podcasting, Duke Nukem improving one-liners, and a drifter who gets rich *really* fast. Then we find out if They Live stands the Test of Time.

In their quest to make a dramatic war film, five actors face real danger in the jungle. Special guest Becky Dorsogna joins us to chat about failing the Bechdel test spectacularly, talking to anyone who will listen, and buying a stack of Apple TVs on vacation. Grab a Booty Sweat energy drink as we find out if Tropic Thunder stands the Test of Time.

A prodigal son returns home to face his siblings and a rival cousin at his parents' wedding anniversary celebration. Special guest Gwyeth Smith joins us to discuss a missing comma, gentle giants, and sweet tea manners. Then we see if Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins stands the Test of Time.

After his daughter is kidnapped, a retired colonel kills everyone responsible. Special guest Pete Mongillo joins us to chat about avoiding shoulder splinters, James' mother's maiden name, and Dan Hedaya's chin butt. Then we see if Commando stands the Test of Time.

An absentee father pretends to be dying so he can reconnect with his estranged children. Join us as we discuss the difference between an asshole and a sonofabitch, a fun day at a dog fight, and a family on a battleship. Then we see if The Royal Tenenbaums stands the Test of Time.

Driven by ambition, a weather reporter plots to have her husband killed. Listen as we chat about the metrics of fame, Leaf's transition to Joaquin, and unintentional ickiness. Then we see if To Die For stands the Test of Time.

A suburban housewife begins killing people who have wronged her family. Join us as we discuss the cereal that supports the military, why James was nervous on parent-teacher conference nights, and a theory about why Quentin Tarantino doesn't like Matthew Lillard. Then we find out if Serial Mom stands the Test of Time.

Two sisters come to terms with their supernatural abilities after they accidentally kill an abusive boyfriend. Listen as we chat about the ingredients for a perfect man, silly flutes, and a bad time to smooch. Then we find out if Practical Magic stands the Test of Time.