Damn Good Movie Memories

Episode 167 - The Cocoanuts (1929)

The first Marx Brothers film featuring the madcap antics of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo. There's a plot, but does it even matter? We're watching for the masterfully executed gags! Co-starring Margaret Dumont and Kay Francis.

Episode 166 - Losin' It (1983)

Part of the early 80s slew of sex comedies similar to films like "Porky's" and "The Last American Virgin". Unlike others of the genre, Losin' It is notable for being an early vehicle for an eventual Hollywood superstar. Starring Tom Cruise, Jackie Earle Haley, Shelly Long, and John Stockwell.

Episode 165 - License to Drive (1988)

The first movie that was truly made around "The Coreys", though they first appeared together in "The Lost Boys" a year earlier. Avoid the DMV lines and join us for a fun 80s teen comedy with Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. Co-starring Heather Graham, Richard Masur, and Carol Kane.

Episode 164 - The Philadelphia Story (1940)

The film that finally removed the "box office poison" tag from Katharine Hepburn and based on the adaptation of the hit Broadway play which she also starred in. Co-starring Cary Grant and James Stewart. Directed by George Cukor.

Episode 163 - Iron Man (2008)

The beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the film that had a major part in the popularity of superhero films in modern cinema. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Terrence Howard. Directed by Jon Favreau.

Episode 162 - The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Based on the Dashiell Hammett novel and often considered one of the greatest film noir and detective movies of all-time. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet. Directed by John Huston.

Episode 161 - Ladybugs (1992)

Rodney Dangerfield coaches a girls soccer team. If you think that's far fetched, Paramount Pictures decided to spend $20 million on a film with this premise!  Co-starring Jackée and Jonathan Brandis.

Episode 160 - The Killers (1946)

Often considered one of the best movies of the film noir genre featuring the ultimate femme fatale, Ava Gardner. Co-starring Burt Lancaster and Edmond O'Brien. Directed by Robert Siodmak.

Episode 159 - The Karate Kid (1984)

One of the most memorable films from the 1980s and easily in Brian's Top 10 of all-time. Starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka. Directed by John Avildsen.

Episode 158 - High Fidelity (2000)

A perfect movie for music collectors and obsessive list makers! Starring John Cusack, Jack Black, and Iben Hjejle. Directed by Stephen Frears