We discuss older movies from all eras and determine if they still hold up or not. We look at the directing, cinematography, acting, writing, and everything else before making our final decision. Some movies we are watching for the very first time and others we have seen more time than we can count. Join us on our journey to see what does and what doesn’t hold up.
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Alice fell down a hole and entered wonderland 73 years ago, but does this classic animated film still hold up in 2024? Find out now with Emily and Adam. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily …
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This week, the brothers dial-up & log-in for Nora Ephron's late '90s rom-com starring Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan (in their third on-screen collab), pondering everything from the Internet's impact on dating to how this film stacks up against the trio's previous films, as well as whether or not the film's naive perspective of the world-wide-web holds up. (…
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Beetlejuice made his way into theaters for the first time in 1988 and a sequel just released in 2024. But does the original still hold up? Find out now with Adam and Emily. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely he…
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The brothers go back to high school for this '90s teen rom-com classic, discussing its stellar cast of soon-to-be-stars, the evolution of the teen genre as a whole, and the undeniable charisma & charm of the late great Heath Ledger. It's 10 Things I Hate About You.由Matt Spencer
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Sam and Matty from the It's Movie Night Podcast (https://itsmovienight.podbean.com/) join Emily and Adam to draft some movies. We are doing Summer Blockbusters! Lets find out who has the best list. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting…
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This week, the brothers bumble their way through the exploits of Rowan Atkinson's trademark slapstick counterpart in his auspicious American debut, a comedy that proved to be knee-slapping fun for one of them and borderline unbearable torture for the other. "Brace yourself." It's Bean.由Matt Spencer
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Eric Draven sought revenge for the first time on screen 30 years ago, but does The Crow still hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.co…
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This week, the brothers tackle Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning 1986 classic, discussing the visceral authenticity of its first-person approach, its stunning cast of then-unknowns, and whether or not this is THE quintessential Vietnam movie. It's Platoon.由Matt Spencer
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23 years ago Elle Woods let us know it wasn't that hard to go to Harvard Law. Today, we found out if Legally Blonde holds up. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://lett…
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The brothers reunite for an exploration of this 1993 pets-with-celebrity-voices Disney wilderness adventure, applauding the impressive animal acting, surprisingly effective voicework, and questioning whether or not the journey was as "Incredible" as the title suggests. It's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.…
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Adam and Emily are building a brand new Mount Rushmore filled with superhero movies. Three new ones each to be exact. Found out what made the cut and what didn't right now! Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely he…
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17 years ago I Am Legend hit theaters and Will Smith was a massive box office draw. But does I Am Legend still hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: http…
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Matilda released in theaters 28 years ago! Does it still hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterb…
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This week, the brothers enter the Suck Zone as they revisit this blockbuster disaster thriller, getting whipped up in its impressive set pieces & visual effects, and spun out by its outrageous leaps in logic & cast of truly INSANE characters. It's Twister.由Matt Spencer
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May 10th, 1996. Does Twister hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/…
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This week, the brothers celebrate the 30th anniversary of Robert Zemeckis' multiple Oscar-winning blockbuster, a film that instantly entered the cultural zeitgeist and, in the years since its release, has come to be reevaluated as a sort of cinematic rorschach test for how its audience views America & its complicated history; or maybe just as a sim…
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Beverly Hills Cop week concludes with the brothers' take on Axel Foley's latest adventure, which left them sighing in relief & scratching their heads in equal measure, but there's no doubt it's a blast to see Eddie Murphy back in action. It's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.由Matt Spencer
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We are half way through 2024 already! Join Emily and Adam as they talk the best movies of 2024 so far, check in with their box office predictions, and look forward to the movies they are excited for that are still to come. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currentl…
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The heat is on this week as the brothers revisit Eddie Murphy's iconic role as Detective Axel Foley, beginning with the 1984 blockbuster first installment, a movie whose smart direction, slick fusion of action & comedy, and undeniable, star-making lead performance made it a superb example of its genre. It's Beverly Hills Cop.…
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For this very special DIHU episode, the brothers engage in a lively discussion about the fourth (and hopefully final) installment in the Bad Boys franchise, grappling with everything from the baffling trajectory of the series into absolute nonsense and how difficult it was to reconcile their feelings about Will Smith in a post-Slap world. These are…
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August 27, 1999. Does The 13th Warrior hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd: https://lette…
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The brothers kick off an ongoing series of contemporary tie-in episodes by examining the Martin Lawrence/Will Smith buddy-cop franchise, starting with the Michael Bay-directed first entry, a slick, funny blast that celebrates the undeniable chemistry of its two stars and harkens back to a time when Hollywood's premier "maximalist" filmmaker still h…
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May 4th, 2007. It's Adam's birthday episode so him and Emily are looking back to see if Spider-Man 3 holds! Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemi…
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The brothers brave the harsh deserts of this post-apocalyptic comic-book adaptation, a truly bonkers artifact of the '90s that is as wildly off-the-rails as it is surprisingly prescient. It's Tank Girl.由Matt Spencer
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March 20, 2009. Does I Love You, Man hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd: https://letterb…
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This week, the brothers get familial as they discuss Ron Howard's 1989 multi-generational dramedy, admiring the insight & truth contained in its brilliantly structured screenplay, the nuanced performances of its stellar ensemble cast, and whether or not you need to be a parent to truly relate to all of it. It's Parenthood.…
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Emily and Adam bring you a fun new episode. In honor of Inside Out 2 hitting theaters this weekend, the team at Does it Hold Up? are ranking all 27 Pixar movies from the worst to the best. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there…
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The brothers settle down on the front porch to discuss F. Gary Gray's cult comedy classic, featuring a spectacular ensemble cast, a nostalgic soundtrack, and a scene-stealing, star-making performance from Chris Tucker; also Jeff questions some of the comedic choices in the film and Matt shares his hot take on Mondays. "Bye, Felisha!" It's Friday.…
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Happy 2 year anniversary to Does it Hold Up!! June 6th, 2014. Does Edge of Tomorrow hold up? Find out now! Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemil…
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The brothers get wicked smart as they discuss this 1997 blockbuster that became a sensation, putting its young stars (& writers) on the map with its authentic South Boston setting, its surprisingly wise dialogue, and its stellar performances (including an Oscar-winning turn from the great Robin Williams). It's Good Will Hunting. DOES IT HOLD UP?…
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July 29th, 1983 Road Trip! Does National Lampoon's Vacation hold up? Find out now! Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Lett…
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The brothers spring into action (& joy) for this 1998 swashbuckler, marveling at its astounding stunt work, the sizzling charisma & chemistry of its stars, and why the hell we don't make movies like this anymore. It's The Mask of Zorro.由Matt Spencer
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April 7th, 1989. Welcome to the majors! Does Major League hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letter…
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This week, the brothers tackle what just might be their most challenging (& painful) movie yet: the 1980 Dino De Laurentiis-produced, Queen-scored, vomit-inducingly designed comic-book adaptation whose complete lack of taste & vision causes our hosts to question their very faith in humanity. [Deep exhale:] It's just a movie. It's Flash Gordon.…
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June 8th, 1984. Who ya gonna call? Does Ghostbusters hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd:…
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This week, the brothers engage in a lively discussion as they dissect Ridley Scott's compromised 1985 fantasy, and attempt to determine whether its beautiful aesthetic design can compensate for its borderline incomprehensible weirdness. It's Legend. (And no, NOT the Tom Hardy movie where he plays twins.)…
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A day late on this one because Emily wasn't feeling well so we recorded later than usual. June 14, 2013 Does Man of Steel hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Lette…
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The brothers take an epic dive into this 1995 action-thriller, a shameless "Die Hard" ripoff that proves more baffling than thrilling, and which forces Jeff & Matt to reevaluate their childhood adoration of its leading man: JCVD, himself. (That's Jean-Claude Van Damme. Obviously.) It's Sudden Death.由Matt Spencer
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July 22, 2011. Does Captain America hold up? Find out with us now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd: https://…
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This week, the brothers investigate this 1999 horror thriller, a remake that manages to be neither horrifying nor thrilling, and the most frightening thing about it is the terrible CGI. Excited yet??! It's The Haunting.由Matt Spencer
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This week, the brothers tackle Quentin Tarantino's 1994 pop-culture sensation, breaking down its brilliant dialogue, killer soundtrack, and its profound effect on the zeitgeist, making it easily one of the most pivotal & significant films of the '90s. It's Pulp Fiction.由Matt Spencer
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ALLLLLLRIGHTY THEN! Podcast Time! February 4, 1994. Ace Ventura is hired to find a missing dolphin, but not just any dolphin. This one is the mascot for the NFL team the Miami Dolphins. Can the eccentric pet detective find the animal before the Super Bowl? A straightforward zany comedy, with some parts that are morally questionable. Does it hold up…
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The brothers make their first (& certainly not last) foray into the filmography of the one & only Jim Carrey, with this 1994 blockbuster comic-book adaptation, admiring the film's trust in its live-wire leading man, as well as its cartoonish special effects, and most importantly, its introduction of a show-stopping Cameron Diaz. It's The Mask.…
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Put on your button eyes and join us in another world. February 6, 2009 Coraline is sick of her life with her parents and needs some excitement. She finds a door to another world where everything is perfect, including her Other Mother and everything is just the way she wants it. Only problem is, Other Mother wants her to stay forever and all she nee…
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The brothers code their way through the oft-overlooked '90s caper comedy/thriller, starring Robert Redford & a top-notch ensemble of a cast, a surprisingly prescient & entertaining prelude to the post-Cold War, tech-fearing mid-90s. ("Too many secrets.") It's Sneakers.由Matt Spencer
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I wanna tell you our secret...we have a podcast... August 6, 1999. Malcolm Crowe must help Cole Sear face his fears about seeing ghosts. A tense and terrifying movie that had one of the most shocking twists in cinema history. And now 24.5 years later we watch it again to see if it still holds up even if we already known the twist that's coming. Sta…
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It's time to get tripendicular, as the brothers like totally bask in the glory of this '80s cult classic, marveling at its surprising authenticity, its early Nic Cage performance, and its truly baffling dialogue (which is either the worst or most brilliant ever written). It's Bosco! (It's Valley Girl.)…
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Get your wave ready, it's time to go undercover at the Does it Hold Up Pageant! December 22, 2000. FBI agent Gracie Hart is going undercover in the Miss United States pageant to catch a terrorist who claims something bad is going to happen. Too bad she's a tomboy and has no clue how to be a woman. She's in luck though, because she has coach extraor…
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The brothers venture into Sherwood Forest for this 1991 blockbuster, quite possibly the LEAST merry interpretation of its legendary protagonist, portrayed by an actor who, in 1991, was clearly the ONLY POSSIBLE CHOICE to fill those formidable green tights: Kevin Costner. (No, we're not kidding.) It's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.…
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We just got out of jail and we're already planning our next job, but first...podcast time! December 7, 2001 Danny Ocean outs together a team of pickpockets, con-men, and thieves to perform the biggest heist Las Vegas has ever seen. But he may have some ulterior motives and the job may be about more than money. With the help of his friend Rusty, the…
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