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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

Avengers (1998)

This week we do the Avengers movie everyone thinks of, the one with Ralph Fiennes. We watched The Avengers (1998), man, when Sean Connery does spite, he really nails it. How will The Avengers (1998) hold up? Host: Jon Panel: Nic, Steve, Matthew Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Sean Connery, Patrick Macnee, Jim Broadbent, Fiona Shaw, Eddie Izzard

Jul 05, 202447 minSeason 10Ep. 467

Demolition Man

This week we crack out three seashells and have sex with an Occulus visor. We watched Demolition Man, the movie that shows us the horror of a non-violent society. How will Demolition Man hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel Directed by Marco Brambilla Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne, Benjamin Bratt, Bob Gunton, Glenn Shadix, Denis Leary, Grand L. Bush

Jun 28, 202445 minSeason 10Ep. 467

Rush Hour 2

This week on Myopia Movies, we dive into the explosive world of buddy cop chaos with our latest episode on Rush Hour 2. Join us as we unravel the mystery of how Jackie Chan's impeccable martial arts and Chris Tucker's endless chatter somehow make for cinematic gold. We'll explore the finer points of high-kicking action and laugh-out-loud banter, all while questioning why these two keep finding themselves in increasingly ridiculous situations. Spoiler: It's because we love it. Tune in for a whirl...

Jun 21, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 10Ep. 466

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

Welcome back to another episode of "Myopia Movies," where we strap in for the cinematic car crash you can't look away from! This week, we embark on a journey to the lunar land of broken dreams and bad investments with Adventures of Pluto Nash. Picture this: Eddie Murphy in space. Sounds promising, right? Well, hold onto your moon boots because this isn't the star-studded, sci-fi spectacular you might imagine. Instead, it's a $100 million black hole of comedy that makes you question everything—yo...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 10Ep. 465

Dogma

This week we learn why to bless your golf clubs. This week we watch Dogma, schnoogans! Join us as we dive into the irreverent and hilarious world of Kevin Smith's "Dogma"! This week, we dissect the film's blend of divine comedy, theological debates, and pop culture references. From fallen angels to holy bartenders, nothing is sacred as we explore the movie's wit, wisdom, and wackiness. Tune in for a celestial laugh fest where no dogma is left unchallenged! How will Dogma hold up? Host: Nur Panel...

Jun 08, 20242 hr 2 minSeason 10Ep. 464

Unbreakable (2001)

Welcome to another episode of Myopia Movies! This week, we dive into the thrilling, edge-of-your-seat excitement of Unbreakable . Yes, that's right, the 2000 classic where Bruce Willis discovers his superpower: looking perpetually confused and slightly bored. Join us as we unravel the mystery of how a movie about a guy who can't get hurt manages to hurt our attention spans. We'll discuss Samuel L. Jackson's role as Mr. Glass, a villain whose evil plan involves extensive knowledge of comic books ...

May 30, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 10Ep. 463

Xanadu

This week on Myopia Movies, we lace up our roller skates and journey back to the glitter-soaked fever dream that is Xanadu . Join us as we watch Olivia Newton-John and a surprisingly spry Gene Kelly sing and skate their way through a plot so thin you could roller disco right through it. We'll break down the movie's mix of Greek muses, neon lights, and baffling dance numbers, and ask the burning question: Is this a cult classic or just a 96-minute music video that got wildly out of hand? Grab you...

May 23, 202459 minSeason 10Ep. 462

Constantine (2005)

This week on Myopia Movies, we dive into the dark, brooding, and oh-so-edgy world of Constantine. Marvel as Keanu Reeves chain-smokes his way through a film that somehow mixes theology, horror, and noir into a cocktail of supernatural shenanigans. Join us as we explore why this movie's take on angels and demons is as subtle as a sledgehammer and why it's the cult classic you love to hate—or hate to love. How will Constantine hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Daniel, Keiko, Alex, Dan Directed by: Francis...

May 17, 20241 hr 58 minSeason 10Ep. 461

We're Back

This Week on Myopia Movies: We Dive into the Prehistoric Puzzler, "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story" Join us as we unearth the cinematic fossil that is "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story," where the idea of dinosaurs roaming modern New York City is somehow not the most unbelievable part. This week, we're peeling back the layers of this animated onion, revealing that beneath the surface, it's just more onion. Witness the mind-bending reality where dinosaurs wear clothes, eat hot dogs, and avoid existe...

May 08, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 10Ep. 460

The Rocketeer

This week we watch Disney's first attempt at a superhero picture, Iron Man fights the Nazi's! We watched The Rocketeer, the movie that shows the dangers of alcohol. How will The Rocketeer hold up? Host: Daniel Panel: Matthew, Lauren, Charlie. Directed by Joe Johnston Starring: Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino, Terry O'Quinn, Ed Lauter, James Handy, Robert Miranda, Jon Polito, William Sanderson

May 03, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 10Ep. 459

Rollerball (2002)

This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a remake, that was not asked for, not needed, missed the point, but boldly had Night Vision! We watched Rollerball (2002) and saw Rebecca Romjin naked in a PG 13 Movie as the director of Die Hard imagines the horrors of 2005! How will Rollerball (2002) hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Keiko, Nur Directed by John McTiernan Starring: Chris Klein, Jean Reno, LL Cool J, Rebecca Romijn, Naveen Andrews...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 10Ep. 457

Mighty Ducks 3

Welcome to Myopia Movies, this week we wish there was mo Emilio! We watched Mighty Ducks 3 , the search for more money. How will Mighty Ducks 3 hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Keiko, Nur, Alex

Apr 19, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 10Ep. 456

Pokemon: The First Movie

This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a family film about dog fighting! We watched Pokemon: The First Movie , a film about GMOs, Euthanasia, and power no children should have. How will Pokemon: The First Movie hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Daniel, Alex, Keiko, and Nur Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama Starring Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Rica Matsumoto

Apr 13, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 10Ep. 455

The NeverEnding Story

This week on Myopia Movies, we are traumatized by another movie about flying by the director of Air Force One. Join us for childhood changing moments with The NeverEnding Story! How will The NeverEnding Story hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Kellie, Jon, Daniel. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Gerald McRaney

Apr 04, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 10Ep. 454

Mimic (1997)

This week we call the exterminator and do a deep cleaning. We finish Quinntober with the Guillermo del Toro creature feature Mimic (1997). The movie that has makes us afraid of CDC efforts to end malaria. How will Mimic (1997) hold up? Host: Matthew Panel: Nic and Charlie

Mar 29, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 10Ep. 453

The Phantom

Welcome by to a Quinntober Episode of Myopia! We are talking about the bespandexed and coweled Indiana Batman knock-off, The Phantom! How will The Phantom hold up? Host: Matthew Panel: Nic and Candace, and Nur(?) Directed by Simon Wincer Starring: Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Patrick McGoohan

Mar 21, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 10Ep. 452

The Ghost and the Darkness

This week of Quinntober we join two familiar faces as they shoot lions. We watched The Ghost and the Darkness, the movie where a British white savior isn't enough; you need an American as well. How will the Ghost and the Darkness hold up? Host: Matthew Panel: Nic, Nur, and Candace Directed by Stephen Hopkins Starring: Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani

Mar 14, 202457 minSeason 10Ep. 451

Priest (2011)

This week on Myopia Movies, would you look at that, it is Quinntober an entirely Matt Quinn programmed month, so we, of course are starting with a Sci-Fi Fantasy Movie, where priest warrior Paul Bettany fights vampires when the theocratic world government Catholic Church claims they have all been eliminated. Yup...Holy Hell this movie is nuts. Episode 450! Woo! How will Priest (2011) hold up? Host: Matthew Quinn Panel: Nic and Charlie Rose Directed by Scott Stewart Starring: Paul Bettany, Cam Gi...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 10Ep. 450

Ghost

This week on Myopia Movies we finish our Romantic Month with a movie directed by one of the Airplane guys. We watched Ghost, the movie where Tony Goldwyn enters the ranks of greatest on-screen deaths. How will Ghost hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Daniel, Nur, Keiko Directed by Jerry Zucker Starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, Vincent Schiavelli, Phil Leeds

Mar 01, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 10Ep. 449

Pretty Woman

As we stretch this Romantic Month in to week four, how long is this shortest month, we watch the movie that brought Julia Roberts into our hearts. We saw Pretty Woman, everyone's favorite PG13 movie about prostitution. How will Pretty Woman hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Lauren, Keiko, Nur Directed by Garry Marshall Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo, Ralph Bellamy, Alex Hyde-White, Amy Yasbeck, Elinor Donahue, Hector Elizondo, Judith Baldwin, Hank Azaria...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 10Ep. 448

Teen Witch

This week we seduce the man of our dreams using magic, and have no qualms about that. We watched Teen Witch, the lady version of Teen Wolf! How will Teen Witch hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Keiko, Lauren, Nur Directed by Dorian Walker Starring: Robyn Lively, Dan Gauthier, Joshua John Miller, Caren Kaye, Dick Sargent, Zelda Rubinstein

Feb 15, 20241 hrSeason 10Ep. 447

Legend (1985)

This week we find Tim Curry terrifying and erotic, like most weeks. We watched Legend (1985), a friend pointed out that Tom Cruise's teeth don't line up in this film. I noticed it. I can't stop noticing it. Turns out, he needed to get rid of them thetans. How will Legend (1985) hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Madison, Matthew, Keiko Directed by Ridley Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent, Billy Barty, Robert Picardo...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 10Ep. 445

Flashdance

This week we give up our construction job to go full into our dancing hobby, we watched Flashdance another movie with a vague boyfriend named Nick. How will Flashdance hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Lauren, Keiko and Nur Directed by Adrian Lyne Starring Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffnerm, Lee Ving

Feb 02, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 10Ep. 446

Back to the Future

This week in Myopia Movies, we watch the horniest time travel movie this side of Cinemax. To round out my month of selections we go back in time with Back to the Future. How will Back to the Future hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie, Nur, and Candace Directed by Robert Zemeckis Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Tom Wilson, Claudia Wells, Marc McClure, Wendie Jo Sperber, James Tolkan, Billy Zane

Jan 26, 20241 hr 57 minSeason 10Ep. 444

Jaws (1975)

This week on Myopia Movies, we keep open the beaches. We continue Hoffmannia by watching Jaws, a reminder of the time I screamed at the beach after stepping on a sea nettle. How will Jaws hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Nur, Keiko Directed by Steven Spielberg Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Carl Gottlieb

Jan 19, 20241 hr 55 minSeason 2Ep. 443

Terminator 2: Judgement Day

This week on another Hoffmanniac Month episode, you stick with us, because you want to live. We watched Terminator 2: Judgement Day, asta la vista, baby. Also, welcome Nur to the Cineprov Family! How will Terminator 2: Judgement Day hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Nur, Charlie, Matthew. Directed by James Cameron Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick, Earl Boen, Joe Morton, Danny Cooksey, Xander Berkeley...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 10Ep. 442

Star Trek: Generations

This week on Myopia Movies, we start Hofftober Month and enter the Nexus! We watched Star Trek: Generations, one more Christmas movie this season. Yes, I curated the whole month, and yes Star Trek is fantastic. How will Star Trek: Generations hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Daniel, Nur, and Keiko. Directed by David Carson Starring Patrick Stewart, William Shatner, Malcolm McDowell, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Al...

Jan 04, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 10Ep. 441

Silent Night, Deadly Night

This week we visit the most depressing company Christmas Party in Cinema history. We watched Silent Night, Deadly Night, Bambi's revenge! How will Silent Night, Deadly Night hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Keiko, Matthew, and Charlie Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. Starring Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero, Robert Brian Wilson

Dec 28, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 10Ep. 440

Miracle on 34th Street

This week, with Christmas rapidly approaching, we revisit John Hughes' tight legal drama. We learn where John Hammond hid after Jurassic Park, we watched Miracle on 34th Street! How will Miracle on 34th Street hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Keiko and Nur Directed by Les Mayfield Written by Valentine Davies, George Seaton, John Hughes Starring Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, J.T. Walsh, James Remar, Jane Leeves, Simon Jones, William Windom, Mara Wilson, Robert Prosky...

Dec 21, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 10Ep. 439

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and The Year without a Santa Claus

This week on Myopia Movies, we learn it is ok to be a dentist. We splurge and watch two classic Rankin and Bass Shorts! We watched Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and The Year without a Santa Claus, ground zero for the classic holiday characters Yukon Cornelius, The Bumble, Snow Miser and Heat Miser, and an elf who wants to be a dentist! Watch the puppet magic of the Charlie in a box and it snowing in South town! How will Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and The Year without a Santa Claus hold up? ...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 10Ep. 438
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