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Myopia Movies

Nic Hoffmannmyopiapodcast.com
Welcome to season 11 of Myopia Movies! Each week we watch the movies from the 80s and 90s we grew up watching to address the lies that our memories and Blockbuster video told us. Do they hold up? https://myopiapodcast.com/
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Episodes

Splash (1984)

This week on Myopia Movies, we get wet! We watch as Tom Hanks tries to bang a fish with John Candy's help, just to punish Eugene Levy. We watched Splash , the origin of the women's name Madison; no really. How will Splash hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel, Nur

May 10, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 9Ep. 407

Missing In Action

This week, we were going to make a podcast about a Chuck Norris movie, but he roundhouse kicked the podcast into submission. We watched Missing in Action! The only movie more misguided than a Ross Perot Campaign. How will Missing In Action hold up? Host: Nic Hoffmann Panel: Matthew Quinn Directed by Joseph Zito Starring: Chuck Norris, M. Emmet Walsh, David Tress, Lenore Kasdorf, James Hong, Ernie Ortega

May 05, 202357 minSeason 9Ep. 406

Killer Workout (Aerobicide)

This week we get fit, but not tanned....We watched Killer Workout! Just release podcast and stop showing off your tits and your tight little ass! How will Killer Workout hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew Directed by David A. Prior Starring: Marcia Karr, David Campbell, Fritz Matthews, Ted Prior, Teresa Van der Woude, Richard Bravo

Apr 28, 20231 hrSeason 9Ep. 405

Multiplicity

This week watch a movie with the great Michael Keaton, the excellent Michael Keaton, the awesome Michael Keaton, and the mediocre Michael Keaton. We watched Multiplicity, how does he afford any of this? How does Multiplicity hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew and Nur Directed by Harold Ramis Starring: Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Harris Yulin, Richard Masur, Eugene Levy, Ann Cusack, John de Lancie, Brian Doyle-Murray

Apr 20, 202345 minSeason 9Ep. 404

Crocodile Dundee

This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a documentary about what may or may not be a knife. We watched Crocodile Dundee , betcha you don't think "Academy Award Nominated" when you watched this, but you, my friend would be wrong. How does Crocodile Dundee hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Nur Directed by Peter Faiman Starring: Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon, David Gulpilil

Apr 14, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 9Ep. 403

Leviathan

This week on Myopia, Daniel Stern turns on the sexual harassment, we finally get to Leviathan, and wow, what a picture! How will Leviathan hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Panel: Candace Directed by George P. Cosmatos Starring Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Ernie Hudson, Michael Carmine, Lisa Eilbacher, Hector Elizondo, Meg Foster

Apr 06, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 9Ep. 402

The Room (2003)

As this celebration train continues, we make a stop over in Wiseau World. We watched The Room, we're the experts, Mark! How will the Room hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Candace, Lauren, Nur, Daniel. Read the Disaster Artist Directed by Tommy Wiseau Starring: Tommy Wiseau, Juliette Danielle, Greg Sestero, Philip Haldiman

Mar 30, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 9Ep. 401

Waterworld

This week on Myopia Movies, we get a might soggy. For episode #400 we watched Waterworld, Mad Max for people who like it wet. We want to thank you for listening and subscribing. We have a global audience that encourages us to continue this project. We do it for you happily because you are out there. Please rate and review us wherever you listen and let's keep this going for 400 more! How will Waterworld hold up? Host: Nic Co-host: Matthew and Daniel Director by Kevin Reynolds Starring: Kevin Cos...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 9Ep. 400

Critters (1986)

This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a movie that watched Gremlins, we watched Critters, M. Emmett Walsh at his most blustery! How will Critters hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie Directed by Stephen Herek Starring: Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush, Scott Grimes, Nadine Van der Velde, Billy Zane

Mar 17, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 9Ep. 399

Dragonslayer (1981)

This week we watched Dragonslayer (1981), despite being scheduled months ago and requested by Matt years ago, it happens to corespond with the 4k release! So, in honor of a good timing, let's talk Dragonslayer (1981)! How will Dragonslayer hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matt

Mar 09, 202354 minEp. 398

City Slickers

This week we watch the miracle of life as Billy Crystal gives birth to a calf. We watched Academy Award Winning Picture City Slickers, the movie where Daniel Stern knocks up Lisa Simpson. How does City Slickers hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Directed by Ron Underwood Starring: Billy Crystal, Jack Palance, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, Helen Slater, Noble Willingham, Josh Mostel, Jeffrey Tambor

Mar 02, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 9Ep. 397

When Harry Met Sally

This week on Myopia, we fake an orgasm at a diner. We watched When Harry Met Sally and learn a valuable lesson; sex would ruin the podcast. How does When Harry Met Sally hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Panel: Nur Directed by Rob Reiner Written by Nora Ephron Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Steven Ford, Lisa Jane Persky

Feb 23, 202358 minSeason 9Ep. 396

Michael

This week we learn that archangels just want to get laid. We watched Michael , at least Travolta gets to dance. How will Michael hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel Panel: Lauren Written and Directed by Nora Ephron Starring: John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Bob Hoskins, Robert Pastorelli, Jean Stapleton, Teri Garr, Joey Lauren Adams, Carla Gugino, Richard Schiff

Feb 16, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 9Ep. 395

Sleepless in Seattle

As we continue our Nora Ephron month, we return to Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle, the film where a child hacks the airline industry to pull a pervy Kevin McCallister and hook his dad up with a stranger. How will Sleepless in Seattle hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel Written and Directed by Nora Ephron Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Rita Wilson, Victor Garber, Bill Pullman, David Hyde Pierce, Frances Conroy

Feb 09, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 9Ep. 394

You’ve Got Mail

This week, we fall in love with Tom Hanks as he becomes the world's biggest catfisher. We watched You've Got Mail , TimeWarner couldn't keep AOL together, what hope did HBOMax have.... How will You've Got Mail hold up? Host: Nic Hoffmann Co-Host: Daniel, Matthew Panel: Nur Written and Directed by Nora Epron Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton, Steve Zahn, Dave Chappelle, Dabney Coleman, John Randolph...

Feb 02, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 9Ep. 393

Karate Kid (1984)

This week we talk the Karate Kid (1984)! In honor of the renewal of Cobra Kai and the announcement of the Academy Award Nominees, we talk about the Academy Award Nominated film, Karate Kid ! Nominated, of course, for Pat Morita's masterful performance as Mr. Miyagi! How will Karate Kid (1984) hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Directed by John G. Avildsen Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller, William Zabka...

Jan 26, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 9Ep. 392

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Wilfred Brimley? In Star Wars? It happened in Ewoks: The Battle for Endor ! After the bloodbath beginning, join us for magic, talking Ewoks, and Brimley calling kids beggars. How will Ewoks: The Battle for Endor hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew and Daniel Panel: Charlie Rose Directors Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat Starring: Wilford Brimley, Warwick Davis, Aubree Miller, Siân Phillips, Carel Struycken, Niki Botelho, Paul Gleason, Eric Walker...

Jan 19, 202358 minSeason 9Ep. 391

X-Files: I Want to Believe

This week we ruin a beloved franchise and ask the question, can pedophiles be heroes? We watched X-Files: I Want to Believe, or alternate title, X-Files: Where are the !@#$@#$!@ Aliens? How will X-Files: I Want to Believe hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Panel: Candace Directed by Chris Carter Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet, Xzibit, Mitch Pileggi, Callum Keith Rennie, Adam Godley...

Jan 12, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 9Ep. 390

X-Files: Fight the Future

This week on Myopia Movies, we open the vault to release the movie that makes you love the X-Files, so that next week we can cover the movie that made you hate the X-Files. X-Files: Fight the Future is tight, fast, entertaining and exciting. Someone who didn't watch the show could understand it, but the sequel? Oof. Anyway, enjoy the first movie, because next week may have some rage. How will X-Files: Fight the Future hold up? Host: Nic Directed by Rob Bowman Starring David Duchovny, Gillian And...

Jan 05, 202353 minSeason 9Ep. 389

The Star Wars Holiday Special

This week we end the year suffering for your pleasure. We watched The Star Wars Holiday Special where we learn that Chewbacca just kind of bails on his family for the entirety of the Skywalker Saga. How does The Star Wars Holiday Special hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Daniel Panel: Candace, Nur, and Lauren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hH8rxarVG8 Directed by Steve Binder and David Acomba Written by Rod Warren, Bruce Vilanch, Pat Proft, Leonard Ripps, Mitzie Welch Actors: Mark Hamill, Harrison Fo...

Dec 29, 202252 minSeason 9Ep. 388

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

This week on Myopia Movies, we learn that there was no need to make The Mean One, there had been a horror version of the Grinch since the year 2000. We watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Jim Carrey went through torture training for this role, but what could the audience do? How will How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie, Matt, and Daniel Director: Ron Howard Starring: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley (the dog), Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bi...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 9Ep. 387

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

This week on Myopia Movies, we get heavier. We watched Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, comin' in glory at the turn of the tide! How will Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers hold up for its 20th Anniversary? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel, Candace, and Lauren Directed by Peter Jackson Actors - Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Christopher Lee, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, David Wenham...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 9Ep. 386

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the release of the The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, we are covering The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings and the Two Towers back to back. Will we make it? CAN WE SURVIVE? WILL IT MAKE ME WANT TO WATCH THE HOBBIT TRILOGY FINALLY? WILL IT BE THE FARTHEST FROM HOME I HAVE EVER BEEN? Host: Nic Panel: Daniel, Charlie, Kellie Directed by Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Andy Serk...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 9Ep. 385

Willow (Movie 1988)

This week on Myopia Movies, in honor of the new TV show, we celebrate the Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer in a LucasFilm and Ron Howard classic . We watched Willow and the last thing we are going to want is a hairy chest! How will Willow hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Daniel and Matthew Guest: Charlie, Nur, and Candace Directed by Ron Howard Written by George Lucas (story by) and Bob Dolman(screenplay by) Starring: Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Jean Marsh, Billy Barty, Gavan O'Herlihy, Ke...

Dec 01, 202258 minSeason 9Ep. 384

Addams Family Values

This week on Myopia Movies, in honor of Tim Burton's Addams Family reboot, we watched the classic sequel to the classic 1990s movie, the Addams Family Values! Join us as we talk about the hilarious cast and a trip to summer camp! How will Addams Family Values hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Jon and Daniel Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld Starring: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, Carol Kane, Jimmy Workman, David Krumholtz, Peter MacNicol, Peter MacNicol, Christ...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 9Ep. 383

Punisher: War Zone

This week, in honor of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, we revisit Marvel Town. Now, the original Black Panther is too good for what we do here, so instead we visit the Ray Stevenson bloodbath that is Punisher: War Zone. Does this have torture? People bleeding out from axe wounds? Hell yea! Take that Disney! How will Punisher War Zone hold up? Host: Nic Guests: Dan and Evan Directed by Lexi Alexander Starring Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Julie Benz, Doug Hutchison, Wayne Knight...

Nov 17, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 9Ep. 382

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

This week on Myopia Movies, we visit merry old English with Englishman Robert Downey Jr.! Witness the raw sexual tension between Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr., sexual tension between Rachel McAdams, and Jude Law, the camera and Jude Law, and the audience and Jude Law! How will Sherlock Holmes hold up? Hosted by: Nic Co-Host: Daniel Guest: Nur, Charlie, and Candace Directed by Guy Ritchie Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan, Robert Maillet...

Nov 10, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 9Ep. 381

The Great Mouse Detective

This week on Myopia Movies, we release a classic episode from the archives, The Great Mouse Detective. Disney in the dark years tackling Sherlock Holmes, with a musical number by Vincent Price. Yup. Also, some interesting early CGI and mice in lingerie in a kickline. How will The Great Mouse Detective hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel Directored by Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, David Michener Starring: Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek, Candy Candido, Diana C...

Nov 03, 202249 minSeason 9Ep. 380

The Howling

This week on Myopia Movies, we get seduced by a werewolf while helping our wife recover from emotional stress after nearly being killed by a serial killer. Yup. We watched the Howling , the Werewolf movie where werewolves don't show up for almost 45 minutes. How will The Howling hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel, and Nur Directed by Joe Dante Actors: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens, Elisabeth Br...

Oct 27, 202257 minSeason 9Ep. 379
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