Grumpy Nostalgia: Second Look Cinema

A second look at our favorite movies, without the fog of nostalgia

Podcasting since 2022 • 163 episodes

Grumpy Nostalgia: Second Look Cinema

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608.Contact (1997): Nerds Discover New Life in Our Galaxy. An New Cheese

This week's brand new episode features what we call a "thinking man's Sci-Fi" movie. Generally, that's code for boring. And there's some of that to be fair, but for the most part this one is pretty good. If you can buy McConaughey as a pr...

May 04, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 8 • 1:03:33

The Postman (1997): Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Gloom of Night Can Make This Watchable

Resident show punching bag Costner writes, directs, stars, and even sings the ending credits song! Way to hog the movie, K! An extended spring break kept the boys out of the studio this week, so we humbly ask our overly patient audi...

April 27, 2026 • 59:36

Silence of the Lambs (1991): Why We Cant Have Friends For Dinner Anymore: A Retrospective

After 35 years, most things tend to degrade. We certainly did. But this is not the case for one of the greatest psychological horror films of all time. Join the gang as they revisit the culinary curiosities in this amazing Jon...

April 22, 2026 • 56:49

607. Manhunter (1986): Hannibal Lector's Film Debut Overshadowed By Really Tiny Shorts

With Silence of The Lambs returning to theaters this week for it's 25th Anniversary, the boys decide to spoil the party by reviewing the film where it all started, Michael Mann's stylish Manhunter from 1986. Heavy handed and completely fr...

April 13, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 7 • 56:43

Armageddon (1998): Roughnecks Are People Too - A Retrospective

The Artemis crew WISHES they could be as cool as the goofy miners-turned-astronauts in this ridiculous Michael Bay extravaganza from 1998. Grab your animal crackers and settle in for nearly 3 hours full of space dementia and good old Amer...

April 08, 2026 • 1:08:23

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