Damn Good Movie Memories

Episode 180 - Rocky (1976)

Without a doubt, one of the greatest sports movies of all-time and easily in Brian's Top 5 favorite films. 'Rocky' changed film making and storytelling forever and we discuss its legacy, the terrific backstory about the making of the film, and the many brilliant scenes that make 'Rocky' one of the most iconic movies in cinematic history. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. Directed by John Avildsen.

Episode 179 - Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)

Unfortunately, the "adventure" began and ended with this film, but it's a helluva a ride! Starring Fred Ward, Joel Grey, Wilford Brimley, Kate Mulgrew, and J.A. Preston.

Episode 178 - The Punisher (2004)

Before Iron Man and the Marvel Cinematic Universe reigned supreme in the superhero genre, there was an underrated gem spawned from the darker side of Marvel comics. Starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton, Rebecca Romijn, Ben Foster, and John Pinette.

Episode 177 - Porky's (1981)

The slew of wild comedies from the early 1980s might have began a few years earlier with National Lampoon's Animal House, but it reached new levels with the original Porky's. Get ready for tales about "Lassie", Ms. Ballbricker, peep holes, growth charts, and plenty more! You even see Kim Cattrall in a memorable early film role. Directed by Bob Clark.

Episode 176 - If You Could Only Cook (1935)

A little known, but very well done screwball comedy about two strangers who meet on a park bench and become the maid and butler to a gangster. Starring Herbert Marshall and Jean Arthur.

Episode 175 - The Other Guys (2010)

Easily one of the best buddy cop comedies ever made: with Gator, desk pops, Dirty Mike and The Boys, an accidental shooting of NY Yankees legend Derek Jeter and much more! Starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, and Michael Keaton. Directed by Adam McKay.

Episode 174 - The Nutty Professor (1996)

While most remakes fall flat, Eddie Murphy's version of the Jerry Lewis classic took the film to bigger and better laughs. Co-starring Jada Pinkett.

Episode 173 - Necessary Roughness (1991)

It's a fumble...FUMBALAYA, FUMBLERUSKI! Even if you don't remember the movie, you remember Rob Schneider's play-by-play. Starring Scott Bakula, Hector Elizondo, Robert Loggia, Sinbad, Larry Miller, Jason Bateman, and Kathy Ireland.

Episode 172 - My Best Friend is a Vampire (1988)

Never seen this movie? You're definitely not alone. However, if you like 80s teen movies that involve vampires, you probably still missed this one! In any case, it's in Brian's DVD collection, so it gets a full episode dedicated to it. Starring Robert Sean Leonard, Cheryl Pollak, David Warner, Paul Wilson, and Rene Auberjonois.

Episode 171 - Monkey Business (1952)

Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers inadvertently discover the fountain of youth from an anti-aging elixir created by a monkey. Co-starring Charles Coburn and Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Howard Hawks.