What movie from the 1980s stars Iron Man, Catwoman, Otis, Jadzia Dax, Hot Lips, Paulie, Johnny, Sam Kinison, and Rodney Dangerfield? It's Back to School, a rather odd relic from a much different time. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Unfortunate puns are in abundance as Shana and Mike pay tribute to the late, great Robin Williams with their discussion of Mrs. Doubtfire. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
To celebrate the 50th episode of For Better or Worse, as well as the program's second anniversary, Shana and Mike examine Woody Allen's Annie Hall. Plus, is it Monty Hall or Monty Python, and how does Mike hit that note? Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Pump Up the Volume perfectly captures the teenage angst of Generation X, at least, according to Shana and Mike. Also, someone reveals a their crush on Samantha Mathis, and another movie is added to the schedule. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
After a brief break, For Better or Worse returns with a look at A Knight's Tale! Shana revels in Paul Bettany's glory, Mike has trouble pronouncing "Canterbury," and living next to a bar inadvertently spoils a World Cup match for the husband. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
In this edition of For Better or Worse, Shana and Mike take a look at the Steve Martin / Daryl Hannah outing Roxanne, which itself is an adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac. The Brothers Wilson also stop by. One auditions for Twister II: Son of Twister, while the other transmits a list of curse words which The Wedded Couple aren't sure are real. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
As far as Shana and Mike are concerned, Philip Seymour Hoffman steals the show when it comes to the ultra-bland, utterly predictable, and downright generic Twister. With their remakes, they attempt to inject emotion and characterization into what should be a dramatic film. Beyond that, Mike drops in a few wrestling references, and Shana can't stop laughing at an innocent hand gesture. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Shana and Mike tackle their hardest movie yet: Weekend at Bernie's. How do they update and reimagine this so-very-80s plot? Also, the awesomeness that is Toonces, and Mike channels Tranquil Tirades by naming the real protagonist of Bernie's. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
The Douchies have come to a close, and The Vinegar King has been crowned! Shana and Mike discuss the poll results, read through lots of comments from the forums, Shana sings a song for Ian, Mike comes up with the greatest band name ever, and they create a new sitcom starring Lionel. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
The Crucible, Arthur Miller's condemnation of McCarthyism through use of the Salem witch trials, is examined in this episode of For Better or Worse. Specifically, Shana and Mike look at the 1996 film adaptation, written by Miller himself. Also, in less than five minutes Mike gets The Look, regains favor, and falls out of it again. (For the record, Mike knows that Mel Gibson played William Wallace, not a character called Braveheart.) Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbett...
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure turns 25 this year, and, despite the use of a phone booth as a mode of traversing time, Shana and Mike think this one holds up rather well. Also, Mike believes this movie is in the Doctor Who Universe, Shana ponders George Carlin's status as a deity, The Brothers Wilson write in, a schedule change is made, and the first round of The Douchies are announced. Please vote in all of the polls, and be excellent to each other. Please visit our Patreon page at http:/...
Shana and Mike are not here to remake Casablanca. Recast and tweak it a little, yes. But not outright remake it. Also, neither can pronounce Ugarte, Shana prepares for flames, Mike lays down the law, and The Douchies are finally explained. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Shana and Mike agree: The Graduate is a hugely influential black comedy, but it spirals out of control after a certain point. Listen as they fix this problem with their remakes, then they address lots of feedback, including a song by Ian Wilson. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Shana and Mike tackle what is easily one of Tim Burton's finest pictures: Edward Scissorhands. Listen as the husband explains why it took him over 20 years to see the movie a second time, as the wife pines over Johnny Depp, as they both extol the talents of Dianne Wiest and Danny Elfman, and as they lament the lack of feedback. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
In the style of the When Harry Met Sally... transitions, Shana and Mike open the show by outlining the journey that led to their marriage, then the wedded duo discuss this near-perfect movie. ( Note: If you want to skip all of the lovey-dovey romance, jump to 26:43.) Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Christmas is here, and, in that spirit, Shana and Mike fix their gaze upon Scrooged! Join them as they discuss the highs and lows of this meta-adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
As Shana and Mike examine The Rookie, they find themselves troubled by one major sticking point. Namely, is it one movie, two, or even three? Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, and to pay thanks to Christian Honore for his generous donations to For Better or Worse, Shana and Mike remake their first animated feature: Pocahontas. Be like Christian, and visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Despite eight wonderful actors breathing life into their characters, Shana and Mike take issue with The Big Chill. Death, drugs, dancing, and dalliances do not make a plot. Also, by the end of the show, the couple decide upon the first two movies they'll be covering in 2014! Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Say it once, say it twice, but whatever you do don't say it thrice, because in this For Better or Worse doubleheader, Shana and Mike remake Candyman and Beetlejuice. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Straight out of the gate, Mike reveals his feelings for Wall Street, and Shana laments the lack of character depth. That said, the husband and wife team do praise some of Oliver Stone's directing, and, oddly, they keep comparing it to West Side Story. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
What do you get when you set Romeo and Juliet in a racially charged New York neighborhood in the 1950s? The all-singing, all-dancing, surprisingly subversive, perfectly executed West Side Story. (Please pardon the audio glitch at the 90-minute mark.) Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Mike and Shana briefly discuss why their remake of West Side Story will be delayed by a few days.
Shana solves Hollywood's female problem with hardcore fairies, while Mike retcons President Madison out of US history. They also discuss Splash, starring Tom Hanks' shouty voice and Daryl Hannah's ass. Beware: Fish puns and odd sexual acts ahead. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
Breaking away from their plans to cover The Big Chill, Shana and Mike opt to look at Saturday Night Fever. instead Why? For the answer to that question, you'll have to listen in. Also, Shana wants everyone to watch an REM video, the Inspector Gadget theme is accidentally sung, and there's a heavy discussion about gender roles. So, you know, your typical episode of For Better or Worse. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
While covering The Birdcage, Shana and Mike find themselves in a surprisingly deep conversation about sexuality and faith, and societal pressure to hide both. All of that is brought down a level, however, when Lionel shows up to lick his balls. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.
To celebrate the first anniversary of For Better or Worse, Shana and Mike each crafted two casts for the nearly perfect The Princess Bride. Also, according to Mike, who bathes in the blood of virgins?
Take Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, add in Colin Farrell and Michael Clarke Duncan, and top it all off with red leather and dodgy special effects. Mix, edit, chop, and edit once more. What do you get? The less-than-stellar Daredevil. Plus, Shana and Mike finally reveal what movie they'll be covering next time, for their First Anniversary Gala.
Shana and Mike celebrate Independence Day! Not Independence Day the movie, 'cause that sucks. Independence Day, the holiday. But not really. This is just a play on the title and the date. Also, while a dog outruns a fireball, Mike might not escape the doghouse.
Shana and Mike imagine the pitch for Three Men and a Baby must have gone like this: "Thomas Magnum, Sergeant Mahoney, and Sam Malone join forces to bring down mobsters while raising an infant girl left in their care."
