Do you ever watch a movie from your childhood & wonder: "Why did I love this so much when I was a kid?" or "Why didn't I notice THAT when I was a kid?" or "WTF did I just watch??" These are the questions that intrepid podcast hosts & brothers Jeff & Matt dive into every week, as they attempt to make sense of their youthful cinematic obsessions, investigate the changing cultural landscape, and hopefully not completely ruin their childhoods in the process. Welcome to Does it Hold Up?
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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.Bởi 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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Episode 38: Forrest Gump (1994)
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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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Special Episode: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
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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.Bởi 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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Episode 37: Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
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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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Special Episode: Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
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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.Bởi 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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EDGE OF TOMORROW - 2 Year Anniversary!!
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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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Episode 32: Good Will Hunting (1997)
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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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Episode 31: The Mask of Zorro (1998)
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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.Bởi 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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Episode 30: Flash Gordon (1980)
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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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Episode 28: Sudden Death (1995)
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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.Bởi Matt Spencer
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CAPTAIN AMERICA - THE FIRST AVENGER
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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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Episode 27: The Haunting (1999)
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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.Bởi Matt Spencer
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Episode 26: Pulp Fiction (1994)
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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.Bởi 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.Bởi 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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Episode 22: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
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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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Episode 21: Raising Arizona (1987)
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Matt & Jeff rejoice in the Coen Brothers' sophomore effort, discussing the unique tone, exceptional writing, and innovative camerawork that made this gonzo, effervescent (and borderline cartoon) comedy a modern masterpiece. All right, then. It's Raising Arizona.Bởi Matt Spencer
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The brothers return at last with an extra special Oscars episode, discussing the winners & losers of this year's ceremony as well as memorable moments from years past, and whether or not anyone still cares about any of it. Also, Matt's Oscar knowledge is tested in a nail-biting round of trivia that might just prove once and for all that he is, in f…
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You're stuck on Mars and all that's left behind is this pod, congrats! September 30, 2015 Mark Watney is left behind on Mars when the mission goes bad. Now he needs to science the shit out of everything to survive until he can be saved. A tense and funny story with some amazing acting, but when the credits role, will it hold up? Starring: Matt Damo…
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Oppenheimer scores big! March 10, 2024. The Oscars were just a few hours ago and there was some good and some bad. Adam and Emily break down who won each award, the highs and lows of the night, and give their feedback of how the show went overall. They also check in on on how well they did with all their picks. Thanks for listening. Please support …
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And the winner is... March 10, 2024. The Oscars are right around the corner so you know what that means, Adam and Emily make their predictions. They aren't very good at it, but get better each and every year. So join them as they let you know who is taking home every award for the 23 categories at the 96th Academy Awards. Thanks for listening. Plea…
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Are you a cop? Are you a rat? No, you're a MFing podcast listener! October 6, 2006. Billy Costigan is an undercover cop trying to take down a notorious mob boss named Costello. Colion Sullivan is a dirty cop places into the Boston PD by Costello so he can always be one step ahead. There are twists and turns around every corner as the mystery unfold…
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We don't remember who we are...but we have a lot of passports and episodes! June 14th, 2002. Jason Bourne doesn't remember who he is, but he has tremendous skills and abilities normal people don't. With the help of Marie, a woman he just met, he must unravel the mystery to his identity and discover the reason he is being hunted. Will he find all hi…
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Behold the Podatron... Herald of things that hold up! November 12, 1999. Bethany is given a task to stop two angels, Bartleby and Loki, from entering back into the kingdom of Heaven. She will get help from two prophets, Jay and Silent Bob, the 13th apostle Rufus, and the muse, Serendipity. Her job is to stop these angels and the evil scheme the dem…
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An asteroid the size of Texas is headed our way...Let's Pod! July 1, 1998. Harry is the only oiler driller on the planet that can drill on an asteroid headed towards Earth. He puts together his team and sets off to save the Earth! They pick up Lev along the way but not all of them will make it to the end. Can Harry and the team save the world? Will…
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You can forget a bad breakup, but don't forget this Podcast! April 18th, 2008 Peter has a nasty breakup with famous actress Sarah Marshall so he heads to Hawaii to forget her, too bad she's there with her new lover. No worries as Peter will fall for hotel receptionist Rachel. Can love overcome a breakup? Can Peter forget Sarah Marshall? Does this m…
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Last year Adam took a shot at predicting the box office for 25 of the year's biggest movies. Well...Adam is back doing it again this year, but with a twist. Emily joins him in predicting this year's 30 most anticipated movies. Come with us as we take our best guesses at what the box office will look like this year. How well will we do? What's your …
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5...4...3...2...1....Happy Final Episode of 2023!! In this special year-end episode, Adam checks in on his box office predictions from all the way back in January, and then him and Emily talk about the worst, the most surprising, the most disappointing, and the best movies from all of 2023. Join us as we finish out a very up and down year for movie…
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