80s Movies Are the Shit

Reinventing This Shitshow

Millie and Maxine haven’t seen each other in weeks (sad face) since Maxine got her dream job (yay!). In their first ever remote recording session they reminisce about their favorite 80s (and some 90s) flicks and Millie discovers something about Maxine she didn’t know! What’s the big discovery? And will they mention your favorite film? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Why are 80s movies so awesome? Does it matter why? Let’s just all agree they’re the best and move on.

On a more serious note, Millie has joined a “banned book club” and just read “Night” by Elie Weisel, about a young boy’s experience in a Nazi death camp. She finished it weeks ago but is still haunted by it. If you haven’t read it, you should. Everyone should.

Links:

Have you seen all these 80s movies? If not, get moving!

www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/how-many-iconic-80s-movies-have-you-seen

Night, by Elie Weisel: https://amzn.to/49lKs0B

Oprah’s Interview with Elie Weisel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HycZ2858Mio

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[01:30] Maxine’s new job

[03:14] Millie updates us on her new podcast

[04:42] Why 80s movies are the best

[10:07] Reminiscing about watching movies in our childhoods

[13:57] Timeless, coming of age stories

[14:45] Pre-CGI

[18:19] Charismatic character driven plots

[20:33] Great music

[23:25] Schindler’s list and why our schools have probably banned it

[25:44] Iconic directors

[28:06] Jurassic Park changed Maxine’s life

[30:15] Action vs. Dialogue

[32:15] Are movies a reflection of society?

[36:48] Why today’s movies suck

[41:51] Grab bag: How well would you get along with someone exactly like you?