153: We Finally Watched Dead Poets Society... and WOW

Woody Harrelson. Wesley Snipes. Rosie Perez. Trash talk. '90s basketball. Jeopardy! And another movie Naomi somehow missed for 30+ years. We break down Naomi's first reactions, our favorite moments, the '90s fashion, the basketball, and Luke's Look Behind the Movie! Plus, weekend love/hate lists, how the new iPhones discriminate, common knowledge fails, and the reason for the episode title! D up, it's Luke & Naomi!

Neither of us had ever seen Dead Poets Society. So we SEIZED THE DAY! This week, we watched the 1989 Robin Williams classic for the FIRST TIME EVER! We're breaking down our first reactions, favorite moments, the performances, the ending, and our little-known facts about one of the most beloved movies of its generation. Plus, mini-golf, see-ball, a 5-month year, and the best combination of Oreos and chicken yet!

It's All Happening! This week, Naomi hits the road with Stillwater and experiences Almost Famous for the FIRST TIME EVER.Does it live up to all the hype? Is Penny Lane as iconic as everyone says? And did this movie win Naomi over... or leave her saying, "It's okay"?We're breaking it all down, including Naomi's first reactions, our favorite moments, the incredible soundtrack, and our favorite facts about the reality behind the movie! Plus, millennial trends gen z says are uncool, and will we have to pump gas in the new Grand Theft Auto 6?

🌀 HOW HAS NAOMI NEVER SEEN LABYRINTH?! 🌀 (Are you getting the whole "Under A Rock" thing yet?)This week, Naomi enters the Labyrinth for the FIRST TIME EVER — meeting Sarah, Hoggle, Ludo, Sir Didymus, and of course... the Goblin King himself. But after all these years, does Labyrinth actually live up to the hype? And what does someone who's NEVER seen it think of a movie that so many of us grew up watching?We're breaking it all down, including Naomi's first reactions, our favorite moments, and our Little Known Facts about the making of this bizarre, beautiful, completely unforgettable movie. Plus, is there a tipping scam at Shake Shack, a wild Oreos flavor, and another insane money hypothetical!

This week on Luke & Naomi, we're diving into the 1996 action thriller Broken Arrow — and Naomi is experiencing it for the FIRST TIME EVER. Peak 90's action, or way too over the top? Is John Travolta having the time of his life? And just how many explosions does one movie really need? We'll find out what Naomi thinks after she finally saw it! Plus, would you want to be traded in real life, and...would you rather never be able to listen to music again or never be able to taste food again?

❄️ This week, Naomi finally crossed another legendary movie off her list—Fargo! Ohhh, ya? You're darn tootin'! For the first time ever, she experienced the Coen Brothers' dark comedy/crime classic completely spoiler-free - she had no idea about the wood chipper scene - and let's just say... she had plenty of thoughts! ❄️ Plus, an AI teacher gets expelled, a Clueless sequel, $5 ice cubes, and old school struggles that we're happy to be rid of!

It's the 40th Anniversary of Maximum Overdrive! Since it was shot right here in Wilmington, Luke HAD to make Naomi watch. Find out what she thought of one of the wildest cult horror movies ever made, and if she had any idea what she was in for! Plus, the strangest reasons to get out of the pool, and is this tip for coolers common knowledge or genius?

In one of our most Under A Rock Reviews ever, we're breaking down Naomi's first time watching DIRTY DANCING, and she FINALLY gets why everyone loves it! Except for maybe the whole "nobody puts Baby in a corner" thing...Plus, Naomi tries to guess the all-time sports nicknames, new emojis, William Shatner's Metal album, a dystopian robot teacher, and the naughty license plate issued to a 76-year-old Florida woman! You'll have the time of your life...It's Luke & Naomi!

It was finally time for Naomi to watch one of the most iconic action-comedies of the '90s. From Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's unforgettable chemistry to explosive action and peak Michael Bay energy, we find out if Naomi thinks it lived up to the hype! Plus, the chat weighs in on the best cop movies to add to our list, Girl Scout Cookie Donuts, Pringles Hot Dog Buns, and the whitest phrases of all time!

Based on the unbelievable story of game show creator Chuck Barris—who claimed he secretly worked as a CIA assassin—the film constantly keeps you guessing about what's real and what's fantasy. Add in standout performances throughout, and you've got one of the most unique movies we've watched so far! Plus, comparing our wedding to the big one, how much ice cream do you eat a week, and Neil the Seal!