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★★★★★
4.9
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This podcast has
119 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2020/09/25
Latest episode
2026/04/01
Average duration
85 min.
Release period
12 days

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Movie nerd, filmmaker, and anniversary celebrator Mark J. Parker brings a friend on each episode to discuss movies (and sometimes TV shows) that are hitting milestone anniversaries of release that month. Think 20th anniversary, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, you get it! They'll dive in together, discussing fun facts, memorable moments, and what makes these movies worth a rewind all these years later. Let's get nostalgic! The podcast logo was designed by Straw Hut Media, inspired by Greg Clements' original art. The theme song is the instrumental version of "Dance This Out" by singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger and producer Smoke and Mirrors. From

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The Real Housewives (20th anniversary)
2026/04/01
Women's History Month has come to a close, but it's turtle time, so mention it all, and don't be all, like, uncool in your Herman Munster shoes! Mark celebrates 20 years of Bravo's Real Housewives, which started airing in March 2006 with The Real Housewives of Orange County. He goes on a nostalgic ride through all the cities, ladies, drama, and so much comedy, and has invited friends and fellow fans Dan Anderson, Solana Sorrento, Valona Shehi, Blake Smith, Branwyn Ritchie, Movie Geek Meg, and Tim Murdock (from Happy Horror Time) to round out his own Ultimate Girls Trip cast and share their favorite moments. Bye wig, bye ashy, and goodbye Kyle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Valentine (25th anniversary)
2026/03/04
Wax it! Here's a belated treat (without maggots!) for your ears. Yes, Valentine's Day was weeks ago now... but we can enjoy the horror movie Valentine any time, right? Mark brings @slasher_junkie Carlos back for Part 2 of our Marley Shelton 2001 girl power double feature discussion to celebrate the cupid slasher's 25th year. This is Carlos' favorite post-Scream slasher, so they share their favorite kill, heroine, cutest boy, and agree that "plump" Dorothy, played by Jessica Capshaw, is so annoying. Also, shout-out to casting director Lisa Beach! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sugar & Spice (25th anniversary)
2026/02/26
Nobody ever got ahead by sitting on their behinds! Mark welcomes Carlos from @slasher_junkie back on the pod to celebrate a Marley Shelton-starring 2001 female ensemble double feature! In this first part of a two-part discussion, the boys make their own A squad, pull out a Betty doll mask, and chat about the underrated cheerleader caper Sugar & Spice for its 25th anniversary. That's an illegal dismount! Plus, they applaud Drop Dead Gorgeous (same writer!), mention Brokeback Mountain for its 20th anniversary, and mourn the loss of James Van Der Beek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Troll (40th anniversary)
2026/02/09
Every apartment building has some trolls living in it, am I right? Mark welcomes horror queen, trivia master, and witchy Salem resident Kelly Kapow (@missscareall) to celebrate 40 years of the 1986 cult classic Troll! Is it a bad movie? Maybe. Do we love it? Definitely! Cobbling together different things from other '80s horror films, this dark fantasy comedy give us Atreyu, Sonny Bono, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the original Harry Potter, and so much more. Shout-out to Hostel and Wolf Creek for their recent 20th anniversaries! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heat (30th anniversary)
2026/01/30
It might be freezing out there, but this episode is sure to warm you up! Mark welcomes new friend and film fiend Dallas Walters (@_filmfiend_) from California on the show to ride through LA and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Mann's crime epic Heat. Move over Pacino and De Niro - we got Parker and Walters talking about obsession and professionalism, toxic bromance, the great women who are tossed aside, creepy long-haired psychos, and that moving Moby ending. How did this movie get 0 Oscar noms?! Speaking of Oscars, Dallas has high hopes for his fave One Battle After Another. Shout-out to the parents out there who got their kids interested in movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clue (40th anniversary)
2026/01/09
Mr. Boddy's body! It's a Tim Curry double feature celebration, and this second part focuses on Clue for its 40th anniversary. Suspects Jackie Renne and Katie Bruno are back with Mark in their party attire to rave about the top tier physical, slapstick comedy in this cult classic, which of course is based on the beloved board game and was produced by the legendary Debra Hill. From Mrs. White's flames to the actresses who almost played Yvette to Katie's Clue-themed wine unboxing, this episode is a *killer *party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (50th anniversary)
2026/01/02
New year, new episode, so let's do the time warp again! It's a Tim Curry house party double feature celebration, and this first part focuses on The Rocky Horror Picture Show for its 50th anniversary. Mark welcomes old friends Katie Bruno and Jackie Renne back to the show to journey to Transsexual, Transylvania and give themselves over to absolute pleasure! They rave about Curry's iconic performance and look as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, along with Meat Loaf, Susan Sarandon, and oh Rocky! Shout-out to Camp John Waters as the trio reflects on their recent experience there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just Friends (20th anniversary)
2025/12/25
Christmas, Christmas, the happiest day of the year! Perfect time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the holiday rom-com Just Friends, and Mark welcomes Gaius Bolling from the Back to the Blockbuster podcast back on the show to do just that. They rave about the cast, including MVP and hilarious scene stealer Anna Faris, plus the crazy, aggressive physical comedy everyone's doing, and the original songs (Forgiveness is more than saying sorry... Just be yourself... Mall people come and go...). But that infamous fat suit is a bit cringe 20 years later, huh? The guys also shout out the movie musical Rent too, which was released on the same day as Just Friends.Follow Gaius @g_reelz and listen to Back to the Blockbuster here: https://linktr.ee/BackToTheBlockbuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Once Bitten (40th anniversary)
2025/12/17
An '80s campy comedy is just what we need in this crazy world, so it's time to rewind to 1985 again! Mark welcomes Brian C. Tyler on the show to go to seedy Hollywood where horny teen boys go to meet older ladies and a 400 year old "woman vampire." They celebrate the 40th anniversary of the very fun movie - and great theme song - Once Bitten, which was Jim Carrey's feature film debut, and a star was born! This movie has an epic dance number, gay jokes, butts, Megan Mullally, and lots of buttons. Also, shout-out to similar 1985 hits Fright Night, Teen Wolf, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, plus the men of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charlie's Angels (25th anniversary)
2025/12/07
Good morning, Angels! Mark welcomes the three kickass hosts of the Why the Flick? podcast - Claire, Danielle, and Alex - on a mission to celebrate Lucy Liu with my girl Drew, Cameron D. and Destiny, for the 25th anniversary of the Charlie's Angels movie! From the fight and dance choreography, to that banger soundtrack, to the Bill Murray drama, to a top tier blooper reel, this is one action-packed chat. Flip your goddamn hair! Follow @whytheflick and check out their show here: linktr.ee/whytheflick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now and Then (30th anniversary)
2025/11/27
Get down from the treehouse because it's time for Red Rover, Red Rover! You can't officially talk about Now and Then for its 30th anniversary without four friends, so Mark welcomes his hometown loves Sarah Menaquale, Kit Sheehan, and Melissa Ward back on the show for a bike ride to the past. Cosmo quizzes, skinny-dipping, storm drains, and Rosie O'Donnells wardrobe - they mention it all! Plus, Beanie Babies, OJ, and Sophie B. Hawkins get shout-outs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cherry Falls (25th anniversary)
2025/11/20
Holy hymen, Batman! Ignore the Scream rules and lose your virginity asap! Mark welcomes horror movie lover Carlos from @slasher_junkie to take a virtual trip to Cherry Falls, Virginia and celebrate the 25th anniversary of this Scream-inspired slasher movie that was supposed to be in theaters but ended up airing on the USA Channel in 2000, becoming the most expensive TV movie ever made. Oh Daddy! Brittany Murphy acting absolutely feral, a communal sex party, a great queer character, and a killer with unique fashion sense. Oh, and David Lynch?! Shout-out to Suncoast Video back in the day, plus the guys share their thoughts on the Scream 7 trailer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goosebumps TV series (30th anniversary)
2025/11/06
Listeners beware, you're in for a scare! Halloween has sadly ended, but it's a state of mind so keep your haunted masks on! This is Part 2 of a Goosebumps celebration, now focusing on the Fox TV series that premiered 30 years ago with the iconic two-part episode The Haunted Mask. Mark welcomes Jesse Krempel from the Cult Cinema Circle podcast back on the show to nerd out about the perfectly creepy mask, the cast of Canadian child actors, and the very strong two-part sequel Haunted Mask II. Plus, young horror queer Mark was inspired to go by Marky Joe for a few months because of the character Carly Beth in these episodes, that's how obsessed he was. Follow Jesse @cultcinemacircle and listen to his podcast here: https://linktr.ee/cultcinemacircleIf you haven't already, listen to Part 1 of this Goosebumps celebration with famed book cover illustrator Tim Jacobus!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goosebumps cover illustrator Tim Jacobus
2025/10/31
Reader beware, you're in for a scare! If you were a kid, tween, or teen at all in the '90s, you knew Goosebumps books, and you were obsessed with those colorful and creepy covers! Mark welcomes the original Goosebumps cover illustrator Tim Jacobus on the show to talk about his career, the process of making all those iconic covers, and what cover designs are most special to him. This is Part 1 of a Goosebumps celebration, and Part 2 will focus on the premiere episodes of the Fox TV series for its 30th anniversary. Follow Tim @timjacobus on Instagram, check out his work at jacobusstudios.com, and say hi to him at future conventions, where he sells prints of his work and gives a portion of the income to help feed those who are in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To Wong Foo & Showgirls (30th anniversaries)
2025/10/25
We're here and we're queer, darlin'! Mark welcomes professor, author, and film connoisseur Andy Scahill (a.k.a. Andy Might) on the show to go on a sparkly road trip celebrating New York City drag queens and Vegas dancers. It's the 30th anniversaries of the colorful and campy 1995 classics To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar and Showgirls! One movie will make you happy and the other one will make you confused at what you just saw, so put on your Versayce, hide your Adam's apples, thrust it, and press play! Follow Professor Andy @andymight and his exciting organization @rainbowcultorg. Buy his awesome merch at rainbowcult.org! He wrote the book The Revolting Child in Horror Cinema, which you can order online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.9 out of 5
39 reviews
★★★★★
PPDQM 2026/04/09
Delivers all the nostalgia feels
When it comes to movies, Mark is the perfect combination of knowledge and charm.
★★★★★
CW514 2025/11/15
Great show, great host, great guests
Love a movie anniversary so this podcast is perfect for me! Mark brings great commentary and so many fun facts to the show. A must-listen for nostalgi...
★★★★★
Danny Salemme 2025/03/12
Nostalgic movie buffs UNITE!
As someone who is not only deeply nostalgic, but a huge movie buff, this podcast is perfect for me. Could not recommend it enough.
★★★★★
jayzookie1 2025/02/11
Across The Board
Nice representation of the various genres. Good job dissecting films and sharing it with the fans.
★★★★★
DevDawg86 2024/05/24
Be kind rewind
Love this pod! So fun revisiting iconic films. Mark is a doll ;)
★★★★★
Ryguy828 2022/10/05
Great show for cinephiles!
Such a great, positive show! I love movies from the 90s and the commentary is always so spot on. Feels good to hear people like me fangirling about th...
★★★★★
DavidGonzalez86 2022/06/21
Nostalgia at its finest
What's better than nostalgia , a podcast diving into the movies we loved growing up! This is a must listen
★★★★★
gbolling1984 2021/12/27
Must Listen For Movie Anniversary Fans
Love this podcast! I'm all about movie anniversaries and this podcast is a great celebration of the milestones for some of your favorite films. Mark i...
★★★★★
RP Productions 2021/12/08
Great!
Really enjoyed the episode on Donnie Darko! This podcast really takes you back breaking down films you haven’t visited in a while. Detailed and fun fi...
★★★★★
Mxsandy12 2021/12/07
A must for movie fans!
A cinema lovers paradise!
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