Rated Gen X

About Rated Gen X

This rad podcast is a fresh look at the iconic films of the 80s through the giddy and angsty Gen X PoV. Every other week we'll pick one movie from the eighties and relive its awesomeness! Or maybe cope with some cringe? There'll be some James Bond, some John Hughes, and of course, Spielberg. We'll cover the quintessential and we'll welcome listener requests! Come for the memories, stay for the authenticity. This is your brain on nostalgia. Any questions?

Publisher

Gabe Wardell, Erin O'Reilly, Curtis Eames

Category

comedy · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jun 2024

Latest episode

25 Jul 2024

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jul 2024

   Heathers

   Get out your croquet mallets! Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA Red Heather, Green Heather, and Yellow Heather) revisit a VERY 80s high school classic with Erin’s pick, HEATHERS. “No, Heather, it’s Heather’s turn!” In this episode, we’ll take a lunchtime poll about which movies we thing should be adapted into musicals, we’ll talk about toxic masculinity and changing norms, and we’ll poke at the boundaries of satire and dark humor. Does the film perpetuate or skewer homophobic stereotypes? Does the slang hold up? And we’ll answer the age old question, “What’s your damage?” Plus, we’ll give the film our trademarked Gen X rating. Music is God. Let’s listen to Erin’s Heathers Mixtape (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NNxvSNKnTtx8DUPZ4yfKD) Links: Gordon Gekko Effect (https://www.slashfilm.com/1176683/gordon-gekkos-famous-greed-is-good-line-was-inspired-by-an-actual-wall-street-criminal/) The New Slang (https://theweek.com/articles/448169/favorite-heathers-slang) Heathers Nostalgia (https://www.vulture.com/2011/06/nostalgia_fact_check_does_heat.html) The 12 MONKEYS/FIGHT CLUB Connection (https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/insane-preparation-brad-pitt-12-monkeys/) Movie Movie Buzz Buzz Buzz (https://filmofile.medium.com/william-castles-meta-horror-movie-the-tingler-95292bfe2a26) Red Scrunchie (https://heatherstv.fandom.com/wiki/Red_scrunchie#:~:text=Originally%20owned%20by%20Heather%20Chandler,she%20took%20the%20red%20scrunchie.)! Every Generation Has Been the Me Me Me Generation (https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/me-generation-time/315151/) Smells Like HEATHERS? (https://www.geocities.ws/silver_chair_stuff/rottencandy/heathers.html) When Kumbaya Turned Cringe (https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/03/how-kumbaya-went-from-american-songbook-staple-to-a-symbol-of-naive-smug-utopianism.html) How Heathers Taught Me to Say “No!” (https://the-niche.blog/2019/06/06/how-heathers-taught-me-to-say-no/) Homophobic or Ironic? (https://screenrant.com/heathers-teen-movie-still-holds-up-aged-poorly/) Flop Flop! (https://www.moviejawn.com/home/2023/7/31/flop-and-fizzle-3-heathers) Denise Di Novi’s Brave New World (https://producersguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Footsteps-Denise-di-Novi.pdf) How Much Should You Tip A Cow (If You Could)? (https://modernfarmer.com/2013/09/cow-tipping-myth-or-bullcrap/) Wanna answer the lunchtime poll? Email us at hello@ratedgenxpod.com (mailto:hello@ratedgenxpod.com) Note: Sounds like it was F*ed gently with chainsaw? Buck up and stay tuned for improved sound in future episodes! We recorded this episode before the passing of Shannen Doherty on July 13. ***Owing to the lack of availability on any streaming service, next week’s title will not be TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA as discussed. Instead we do some DIRTY DANCING.***

2. 

   18 Jul 2024

   The Shining

   All work and no play make Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the triplets in the hall) dull podcasters. To spice things up, we booked a trip to Room 237 of the Overlook Hotel. When we arrived, we felt like we’d always been there. As descend into Kubrick’s terrifying foray into horror we discuss which movies haunt us, we debate the merits of Kubrick's meticulous methods and we look into the Stephen King's beef. Other things we discuss: Theatrical trailer of SHINING (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUu2l8gb1Dw) Salem’s Lot 1979 TV mini series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem) Wendy Carlos is a genius (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Carlos) Shining TV Series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(miniseries)) Room 237 Doc (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_237) Kubrick's disorienting mise-en-scene (https://www.slashfilm.com/1149932/the-shinings-hedge-maze-sets-were-just-as-disorienting-behind-the-scenes/) Making of The Shining (https://theplaylist.net/watch-35-minute-documentary-vivian-kubrick-captures-making-shining-20160506/) Kubrick and OCD (https://www.asrn.org/journal-advanced-practice-nursing/1446-50-famous-and-successful-people-with-ocd.html) Kubrick torments Shelly Duvall (https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/shinings-shelley-duvall-terrorised-stanley-28217136) Kubrick’s odd rules for Kidman and Cruise during production of EYES WIDE SHUT (https://movieweb.com/stanley-kubrik-had-odd-rules-for-stars-tom-cruise-and-nicole-kidman-during-filming/) Shelley Duvall’s evil ash (https://www.reddit.com/r/deadmeatjames/comments/dkvjv0/please_tell_me_im_not_the_only_one_who_has_always/) Why did King hate Kubrick's take (https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/why-stephen-king-hated-stanley-kubrick-the-shining/) The Kubrick stare (https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/kubrick-stare) Stephen King’s "magical negro" problem (https://scottwoodsmakeslists.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/stephen-kings-magical-negro-problem-isnt-magical/comment-page-1/) Diane Arbus's iconic identical twins (https://www.artic.edu/artworks/67958/identical-twins-roselle-n-j) Did this episode scare you? Email us at hello@ratedgenxpod.com (mailto:hello@ratedgenxpod.com) Like and follow Rated Gen X on socials @ratedgenxpod Note: This episode might sound like Curtis's mic got busted up by a baseball bat, but we're doing our best to keep things smooth. Stay tuned for even better sound in future episodes! This episode was recorded before Shelley Duvall's passing on July 11, 2024. PLUS: Gabe’s Shining Mixtape! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W9v5s337DgSX5DxleYcqZ)

3. 

   11 Jul 2024

   Raiders of the Lost Ark

   This week Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the Other Raiders Kids) discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark. Was it a movie for boys? Which is more fun, playing with action figures or cosplay? What’s scarier than snakes? And did Indy rob the cradle? (His relationship with Marion is a little ick, right?) Plus, when it comes to rating the film, how many whip cracks will it get? And, Gabe will really tell you what he thinks of the sequels. Show Notes: You know who else cracked a mean whip? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo) Raiders vs. Star Wars (https://www.flickchart.com/discussion/F8FD895F02/vs/A898B2411B) Merch empire (https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/evolution-of-star-wars-merchandise/) Opossum's Baby Got Back (https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/have-you-seen/2021/05/10/baby-opossums-hitch-ride-mamas-back-pennsylvania/5019165001/) Down with ICP? (https://juggalogathering.com) Practical vs. VFX (https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/practical-effects-vs-cgi-2/) Indiana Jones and the Invention of PG-13 (https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-pg13-rating-history-explained/) Silent Raiders (https://extension765.com/blogs/soderblog/raiders) The Wrath of Rhett Khan? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retroactive_continuity) NO dark sarcasm in the classroom! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrxX9TBj2zY) Marion's age? (https://www.cbr.com/indiana-jones-marion-romance-age-difference-creepy/#:~:text=Marion) The (Original) Raiders Kids (https://www.theraiderskids.com) To shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at hello@ratedgenxpod.com (mailto:hello@ratedgenxpod.com) And be sure to like and follow Rated Gen X on socials. To disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ratedgenxpod/) @ratedgenxpod Note: This episode might sound like our mics got melted by the Holy Spirit, but we're doing our best to keep things smooth. We're improving the audio quality each week, so stay tuned for even better sound in future episodes! PLUS Curtis's Raiders Mixtape (https://spoti.fi/4ePXeZ0)

4. 

   4 Jul 2024

   Fast Times at Ridgemont High

   All right, Hamilton! This week, Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the “Learn It. Know It. Live It.” Troika) head to SoCal in search of some tasty waves, linguine with white clam sauce, and romance. Is Amy Heckerling's directorial debut—featuring an ensemble cast of future stars including Oscar-winners Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, and Nicolas Cage (in a cameo as Nicolas Coppola), as well as knockout performances by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, and Judge Reinhold—the definitive 80s high school film? We'll discuss, we'll share our thoughts on Mike Damone's 5-point plan, and the boys will confess their version of "side one of Led Zeppelin IV." That's a 100% guarantee. The most paused VHS moment ever! (https://www.quora.com/How-do-they-know-what-the-most-paused-film-scene-was-of-all-time#:~:text=I%20remember%20reading%20that%20video,at%20that%20scene%20so%20often.) A woman's view of pleasure and power in hard rock (https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA62052926&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it=r&linkaccess=abs&issn=07344392&p=AONE&sw=w&userGroupName=anon%7E5cdd2269&aty=open-web-entry) What is prog rock? (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/50-greatest-prog-rock-albums-of-all-time-78793/) You must listen to Karina Longworth's amazing podcast (https://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/1982-teen-sexploitation-fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-porkys-and-the-blue-lagoon-erotic-80s-part-5) Peanuts (https://bit.ly/4bsqlhR) The real Spicoli (https://bit.ly/3W60Z4U) Nicolas Cage was only 17 (https://bit.ly/4eQtfjB) Fast Times for Dummies (https://bit.ly/45Mdq9t) To shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at hello@ratedgenxpod.com (mailto:hello@ratedgenxpod.com) And be sure to like and follow Rated Gen X on socials. To disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ratedgenxpod/) @ratedgenxpod Note: This episode has some audio that sounds like Jefferson's car, but we're always working on improving the audio quality, so stay tuned for even better sound in future episodes! PLUS: Curtis's Fast Times Mixtape (https://bit.ly/3RSRALI)

5. 

   2 Jul 2024

   BRATS (Bonus Episode!)

   In this bonus episode, Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the Bizarre Pod-rangle) rush into the virtual studio to discuss Andrew McCarthy’s documentary BRATS. Is it a self-indulgent whine fest? Or is there deeper meaning to McCarthy’s quest to connect with old friends, bury some hatchets, and exorcize some demons. We’ll discuss our favorite Brat Packers, dish on our fave BP film(s), and Curtis might even tell a story about an actor who didn’t return McCarthy’s calls. As a very, very special double bonus, we’ll create make a mix tape, live on the air! That’s when we ask ourselves, why do so many song titles from the 80s end in question marks? THE Rob Lowe Poster: https://irelandjournal.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834c65d9669e201bb09ca4a5a970d-popup (https://irelandjournal.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834c65d9669e201bb09ca4a5a970d-popup) How Outsiders Got Made (https://screenrant.com/outsiders-movie-behind-scenes-making-trivia/ (https://screenrant.com/outsiders-movie-behind-scenes-making-trivia/)) Andrew McCarthy’s Midlife Crisis: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/entertainment/brats-review-brat-pack-andrew-mccarthy/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/entertainment/brats-review-brat-pack-andrew-mccarthy/index.html) Brats Book: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/2021/05/20/book-review-andrew-mccarthys-very-enjoyable-brat-an-80s-story/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/2021/05/20/book-review-andrew-mccarthys-very-enjoyable-brat-an-80s-story/) The NY MAG Article: https://nymag.com/movies/features/49902/?ref=indignity.net (https://nymag.com/movies/features/49902/?ref=indignity.net) Tom Scocca’s article: https://www.indignity.net/how-much-can-one-headline-weigh/ (https://www.indignity.net/how-much-can-one-headline-weigh/) Justice for Andrew! https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/19/opinions/brat-pack-andrew-mccarthy-stewart/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/19/opinions/brat-pack-andrew-mccarthy-stewart/index.html) Kitchen Break-up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKyxmf_BR8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKyxmf_BR8) John Hughes Films are White AF: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/john-hughessffilms-werent_b_254471 (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/john-hughessffilms-werent_b_254471) Nostalgia = toxic impulse: https://www.johnhodgman.com/post/638800203782225921/nostalgia-is-a-toxic-impulse-but-sometimes-at-the (https://www.johnhodgman.com/post/638800203782225921/nostalgia-is-a-toxic-impulse-but-sometimes-at-the) Ordering Off Menu (Hollywood Eames Style!) https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/menus/how-to-order-off-the-menu.htm (https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/menus/how-to-order-off-the-menu.htm) Kate Bush Runs Up the Comeback Hill: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/22/the-whole-worlds-gone-mad-kate-bush-on-running-up-that-hills-success (https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/22/the-whole-worlds-gone-mad-kate-bush-on-running-up-that-hills-success) The mixtape: https://spoti.fi/3zA4fwx (https://spoti.fi/3zA4fwx)

6. 

   19 Jun 2024

   WarGames

   Shall we play a game? This week Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the DEFCON 3) dust off our modems, reboot our AOL accounts and discuss the perfect way to butter an ear of corn! We also share our first encounters with computers before we dial into 1983’s WarGames. Pre-“Bueller" Matthew Broderick stars as a high school computer hacker who finds himself at the center of an International incident all because he wanted to order a WOPR online in a pre-DoorDash world. WarGames remains remarkably relevant in light of our current focus on AI, addressing enduring issues that continue to challenge us today. (And don’t take our word for it: Chat GPT wrote that last sentence, so it must be true!) Click on the links for more information about random things we discussed: Erin's playlist, inspired by WarGames https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oD4rhjoJkmeTzSyBN9R3t?si=8e3a1bb54dc949bb (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oD4rhjoJkmeTzSyBN9R3t?si=8e3a1bb54dc949bb) The Commodore 64: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64) Coleco Adam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleco_Adam (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleco_Adam) Do the Russians love their children too? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russians_(song) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russians_(song)) Duck and Cover: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_and_Cover_(film) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_and_Cover_(film)) How many home computers were there in…? https://hypertextbook.com/facts/2004/DianeEnnefils.shtml (https://hypertextbook.com/facts/2004/DianeEnnefils.shtml) White Hat Hackers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_hat_(computer_security) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_hat_(computer_security)) Stranger Things Season 3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Things_season_3 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Things_season_3) How to hack a payphone: https://groups.google.com/g/sci.electronics/c/GTKtFIFA0TQ (https://groups.google.com/g/sci.electronics/c/GTKtFIFA0TQ) Ally Sheedy is Underrated: https://www.culledculture.com/ally-sheedy-the-most-underrated-of-the-brat-pack-members/ (https://www.culledculture.com/ally-sheedy-the-most-underrated-of-the-brat-pack-members/) To shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at hello@ratedgenxpod.com (mailto:hello@ratedgenxpod.com) And be sure to like and follow Rated Gen X on socials. To disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ratedgenxpod/) @ratedgenxpod

7. 

   3 Jun 2024

   Batman

   Holy debut episode, Batman! Listen in as Curtis, Erin, and Gabe – our dynamic trio – reveal their secret superpowers and dive deep into Gotham City’s (allegedly) dark, thrilling underbelly to explore Tim Burton’s 1989 blockbuster! Is it really that different from Adam West’s camp fest? Will it pass the Bechdel test? And what’s up with all that screaming? Stay tuned, Pod-fans, as we dissect this Batman and reveal our favorite Batman actors of all time! Same Pod-time, same Pod-channel! Click on the links for more information about random things we discussed: Listen to this week’s Mixtape! https://spoti.fi/4aQBvg6 (https://spoti.fi/4aQBvg6) Bechdel Test: https://bechdeltest.com/ (https://bechdeltest.com/) Kevin Smith’s hot take on Ben Affleck’s Batman: https://comicbookmovie.com/batman_vs_superman/kevin-smith-says-the-hardest-part-of-being-batman-is-bruce-wayne-a130393 (https://comicbookmovie.com/batman_vs_superman/kevin-smith-says-the-hardest-part-of-being-batman-is-bruce-wayne-a130393) The legend of Prince’s Batman Soundtrack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(album) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(album)) Adam West autographed everything: https://www.ebay.com/b/Adam-West-Autograph/57/bn_7023230420 (https://www.ebay.com/b/Adam-West-Autograph/57/bn_7023230420) Camp Batman: https://lwlies.com/articles/batman-the-movie-adam-west-comic-genius/ (https://lwlies.com/articles/batman-the-movie-adam-west-comic-genius/) Guerrilla Girls: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_Girls (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_Girls) To shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at hello@ratedgenxpod.com (mailto:hello@ratedgenxpod.com) To disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram @ratedgenxpod

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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