Film Lag

About Film Lag

Melissa grew up in a house without cable TV or a VCR. Her husband Nick didn't. In order to cure her perpetual film lag and missing pop culture references, they will watch and chat about all the films she missed over the years. Join us and see the movies of yesterday through fresh eyes.

Publisher

Melissa and Nick Rich

Category

comedy

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Sept 2022

Latest episode

13 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jun 2025

   E95: Pretty in Pink

   Hosts NICK and CHRIS explore the themes, fashion, and impact of the 1986 film *Pretty in Pink*, analyzing its resonance with modern audiences in this interview episode.

2. 

   30 May 2025

   E94: The Indian in The Cupboard

   Hosts Nick and Melissa explore the 1995 film *The Indian in the Cupboard*, analyzing its themes of childhood imagination, historical respect, and its lasting impact as a nostalgic 90s classic in this interview episode.

3. 

   24 Apr 2025

   E93 Real Genius

   In this episode of Film Lag, Nick introduces Chris to the 1985 cult classic Real Genius, starring Val Kilmer. As Chris experiences this sharp, nerdy comedy for the first time, the duo dives into the film’s standout moments, including: ⚛️ Val Kilmer’s effortlessly cool portrayal of Chris Knight, a genius who balances brilliance with mischief. ⚛️ The ethical dilemmas of scientific discovery, as the young protagonists realize their work is being manipulated for military use. ⚛️The unforgettable popcorn explosion finale, proving that revenge is best served with butter. Join Nick and Chris as they break down the film's wit, heart, and unexpectedly deep themes. Will Chris walk away a Real Genius fan, or will the lag be too great? Tune in to find out For more Film Lag fun, check out our other episodes here https://www.youtube.com/@filmlag or head to our linktree (https://linktr.ee/filmlagpodcast) for merch!

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,740

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

68

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