Grumpy Nostalgia: Second Look Cinema

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

Podcasting since 2022 • 161 episodes

Grumpy Nostalgia: Second Look Cinema

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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

606. Invasion U.S.A (1985): You Don't Mess With A Man's Armadillo

We're going full icky this week by covering a film by the recently deceased Hollywood icon Chuck Norris. Yes, we tried to avoid memes and jokes and, yes, we failed. Over 120 gratuitous kills and zero sleeves. Not a bad ratio for a m...

March 30, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 6 • 54:47

The Mummy (1999): Camels Outrunning Horses Is Just The Beginning With This One

With The Mummy Returns returning to theaters for a special 25th-anniversary this weekend, we thought it prudent to dust off our own take on the franchise from several years ago. Though not a well preserved as a mummy, this ep...

March 25, 2026 • 49:06

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