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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 a*****e 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.

While fighting for his job, a Hollywood executive accidentally kills a screenwriter. Special guest Jonathan Weissler joins us to discuss an allergy to Seth Rogen, a currently dead director, and Michael Bay literally thinking outside the box. Then we see if The Player stands the Test of Time.

After getting dumped by his girlfriend in humiliating fashion, a high school graduate travels across Europe to find his pen pal. Special guest Eddie Perez-Cortes joins us to chat about the hostel experience, the one thing Matt Damon is bad at, and the time Alan went to a nude beach. Scotty doesn't know—but we'll find out—whether EuroTrip stands the Test of Time.

A college freshman films himself having sex, then drives halfway across the country with some friends to prevent his girlfriend from seeing the tape. Listen as we discuss "pimps 'n' hos" parties, a director who really likes licking toes, and a fraternity meet-cute. Then we see if Road Trip stands the Test of Time.

A perpetual bridesmaid grows frustrated when her sister and her boss get engaged. Special guest Grace Noah joins us to chat about good-looking characters doing bad things, the positive aspects of being a people-pleaser, and narrating a wedding slideshow live. Then we see if 27 Dresses stands the Test of Time.

A seedy private investigator and a disgraced quarterback team up to uncover a conspiracy that will make football more profitable.  Listen as we discuss a senator who should stay home for the night, bulletproof pigs, and an epic exposition/trauma dump. Then we see if The Last Boy Scout stands the Test of Time.

When Champion City's superhero goes missing, seven wannabes try to save the day. Join us as we chat about why laugh tracks exist, a random Dockers endorsement, and the body parts that have nothing to do with flatulence. Hey now, you're an all-star as we see if Mystery Men stands the Test of Time.

A washed-up bowling champion mentors an Amish prodigy in the hopes of winning a tournament. Listen as we discuss the smell of 1970s ashtrays, why Randy Quaid fled to Canada, and a disappointingly evergreen political joke. Then we see if Kingpin stands the Test of Time.

After a Trojan prince runs off with the Spartan queen, thousands of Greek soldiers attack the walled city of Troy. Special guest Clinton Festa joins us to talk about a joke that kills at Starbucks, a much-needed protein shake for Paris, and a wonderful gift for college professors. Then we see if Troy stands the Test of Time. Tickets for Clinton's new one-act play "Asteroid Belt" are available here: https://www.chathamplayers.org/2026-2027/jersey-voices