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Wilson, we hardly knew ya. Yes, Tom Hanks' character really had a ball in 2000's Cast Away. As did audiences. The Robert Zemeckis film would go on to make over $400 million worldwide and earn Hanks an Oscar nomination. But now, decades later, are we just a little seasick of these deserted island adventures? Was Chuck's return to the mainland worth the wait? Was Hanks' performance worth the weight? The Old Roommates hop on a raft and give this blockbuster a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Grab a coconut and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #CastAway #TomHanks #HelenHunt #RobertZemeckis

Get in losers, we’re going revisiting. Is there a more quotable, meme-able movie than Mean Girls? Back in 2004, the movie had audiences and critics laughing while making stars of Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, and more. The Tina Fey script received accolades while Lindsay Lohan cemented her status as a teenaged breakout actress. But now, decades later, is this movie the ugliest effing movie we’ve ever seen? How “mean” is too mean? And are bus accidents ever funny? The Old Roommates grab their Burn Books and give this comedy a visit. Put on some pink and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #MeanGirls #MarkWaters #TinaFey #LindsayLohan #RachelMcAdams

“Swing away!” Back in 2002, the M. Night Shyamalan movie “Signs” knocked it out of the park.  Featuring Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, and roughly 90 seconds of alien sightings, the sci-fi hit was a crowd and critic pleaser, raking in over $400 million at the box office. But now, decades later, do we all just need to calm down and eat some fruit? Does “Signs” still thrill when you know how it all ends? And, why, exactly, does Mel’s character have an entire diner’s worth of food in his pantry? The Old Roommates pour several glasses of water and give the flick a revisit. Grab a bat and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #Signs #MNightShyamalan #MelGibson #JoaquinPhoenix

Season 8 Premiere! Simple math would suggest that an out-of-control Jack Black, combined with spoiled know-it-all kids, and an added element of rock music, would equal a loud, patience-testing moviegoing experience. But back in 2003, the result of the film School of Rock was big numbers at the box office. But now, decades later, is this comedy still music to our ears? How many instrument-playing kids is too many? And, has Joan Cusack ever given a bad performance? The Old Roommates head back to school to discuss this Mike White written smash. Hop on the bus and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #SchoolofRock #SarahSilverman #JackBlack #MikeWhite #JoanCusack

It's Old Roommate's 7th Anniversary Special! Plus, our 6th Annual Roomie Awards! Yes, it’s the revisit of our revisits. We talk about the good, the bad, and the boring of everything we watched this season. Who will win the Roomie for Best Performance? Or Worst Line of Movie Dialogue? The episode culminates in the night’s biggest honor, Most Nostalgic Revisit. The winners may surprise you. Get all dolled up and join the Old Roommates for this very special anniversary episode.  Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #oldroommates

“He permed me!” Shelley Long donned red hair, a permanent smile, and a wide array of designer dresses for 1989’s Troop Beverly Hills. Upon release, the comedy didn’t sell nearly enough Wilderness Girls’ cookies to break even at the box office, and it got no merit badges from critics either. But now, decades later, has our appreciation of Beverly Hills housewives evolved? Is it possible to garner sympathy for ultra-privileged kids? And what’s Tori Spelling doing in this thing? The Old Roommates crack open some Evian and give the flick a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Make some s’mores and join them.  Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #TroopBeverlyHills #JeffKanew #ShelleyLong #JennyLewis #bettythomas #craigtnelson

“I’ll meet you at the place near the thing where we went that time.” Yes, 1987’s Broadcast News had quite a script, and quite a cast led by Holly Hunter, William Hurt and Albert Brooks. A lopsided love triangle, the three leads mismanaged emotions, insecurities, careers, and work timelines throughout the James L. Brooks hit. Nominated for seven Oscars, the movie skewered both modern love and ethics in media. But now, decades later, does it all feel like yesterday’s news? Is a male “dumb blonde” as offensive as a female one? And are either of these two guys good enough for Hunter’s Jane? The Old Roommates give the rom-com a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Pop on some Nicaraguan boots and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #BroadcastNews #JamesLBrooks #HollyHunter #WilliamHurt #AlbertBrooks

Kevin Kline and an Oscar-nominated Joan Cusack have a gay old time in 1997’s In & Out. Back then, the comedy was a modest hit with critics and audiences as it juggled social commentary and slapstick humor while tackling a (then) hot-topic theme: homosexuality (gasp!). But now, decades later, should we leave this Frank Oz flick in the closet? When are “gay jokes” funny? And should Kline’s character consider pressing charges against Tom Selleck’s entertainment reporter? The Old Roommates revisit all the Macho Man madness through their middle-aged lens. Pop on some Streisand and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #In&Out #FrankOz #KevinKline #JoanCusack #DebbieReynolds #MattDillon #TomSelleck

“The Fugitive” RevisitedA one-armed man wreaks havoc on the life of Dr. Richard Kimble in the 1993 film, The Fugitive. Based on the 1960s TV series, the movie pulled out all the cinematic stops and became a runaway hit, making nearly $370 million at the box office. The Academy soon followed, garnering the Harrison Ford flick with several Oscar nominations and a win for Tommy Lee Jones. But now, decades later, is this cat-and-mouse thriller a little cheesy? Does Dr. Kimble have the worst lawyer in film history? And why does U.S. Marshal Gerard (Jones) look so darn adorable in an old winter hat? The Old Roommates bust The Fugitive out of DVD jail and give it a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Get on the bus and join them! Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #AndrewDavis#HarrisonFord#TommyLeeJones#JulianneMoore#JaneLynch

Kevin Bacon and Denise Richards bared nearly all, respectively, in 1998's Wild Things. Yes, the steamy, sexy, swampy thriller left no champagne bottle unturned. The movie was a modest hit with audiences and critics, thanks, in part, to a promised threesome scene with Richards, Matt Dillon, and Neve Campbell. But now, decades later, were audiences the ones getting screwed? Was Campbell the best casting choice for a girl raised in a swamp? And what's Bill Murray doing in this thing? The Old Roommates set sail and give it all a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Hop on a gator and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #JohnMcNaughton #MattDillon #DeniseRichards #NeveCampbell #KevinBacon #BillMurray

Nothing may ever happen on Mars, but back in 1996, a lot was going on in the fictional town of Blaine, Missouri. Christopher Guest wrote and directed the mockumentary, Waiting for Guffman. Featuring the talents of the Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Fred Willard, the movie made it on over 40 major critics' Ten Best lists for the year. But now, decades later, must the show on? Is Corky St. Clair's wife, Bonnie, truly happy? And why on earth was this rated R? The Old Roommates grab a front row seat and give this cult classic a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Grab a Blizzard from Dairy Queen and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #ChristopherGuest #EugeneLevy #CatherineOHara #ParkerPosey #FredWillard

"Flowers in the Attic" RevisitedOh, brother...and sister. Yes, back in 1987, there was plenty of pearl clutching when the film adaptation of V.C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic hit the screen. For better or worse, the PG-13 flick toned down the incestuous vibes of the novel. Back then, it was mostly for worse. Critics and audiences were turned off. But now, decades later, was the subtler approach the right choice? Is Corrine the worst movie mom ever? And how grey should a kid get before bringing him to a doctor? The Old Roommates head up to the attic and discuss it all through their middle-aged lens. Grab a dusty cookie and join them! Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #FlowersintheAttic #LouiseFletcher #KristySwanson #VCAndrews

Believe it or not, we're revisiting that beloved 80s TV show, The Greatest American Hero. Though it was only on for three short seasons, the William Katt led comedy soared thanks to it's Superman-like premise, practical effects, and an insanely catchy theme song. But now, decades later, were we high? How many times can Ralph take on Russia? How many times can Maxwell (Robert Culp) be kidnapped? And what would be the real challenges of dating a - albeit clumsy - superhero? The Old Roommates search everywhere for flying instructions as they revisit the show through their middle-aged lens. Pop on a cape and join them. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #WilliamKatt #RobertCulp #ConnieSellecca #MichaelPare

Cop Gives Waitress Million Dollar Tip was the oh-so specific original title of Andrew Bergman's rom-com, "It Could Happen to You." Released in the thick of summer back in 1994, this sweet little flick didn't stand a chance against The Mask and True Lies. But now, decades later, does this Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda matchup deserve a second chance at love? Could you resist Stanley Tucci in a bath towel? And would Rosie Perez have gotten some award love if this had been a December release? The Old Roommates revisit all these "what ifs" through their middle-aged lens. Strap on some rollerblades and join them.  Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #AndrewBergman #NicolasCage #BridgetFonda #Rosie Perez #StanleyTucci

"The Fabulous Baker Boys" Revisited Michelle Pfeiffer slid across a piano and onto the list of most iconic moments in cinema. Yes, back in 1989, whether you had seen "The Fabulous Baker Boys" or not, you knew The Scene. Critics and the Academy were makin' whoopee with the film, even if audiences weren't as enamored. But now, decades later, how does this old song and dance stack up? Were real-life bros Beau and Jeff Bridges convincing ... as brothers? And is this Pfeiffer's finest hour (or two)? The Old Roommates get deep into their "Feelings" and revisit it all through their middle-aged lens. Have a seat and get a drink. The show's about to begin. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review! #MichellePfeiffer #JeffBridges #BeauBridges #JenniferTilly