Movie Memory Machine
Movie Memory Machine is a podcast dedicated to films that are forgotten but not gone. Each week the Machine sends us backward and forward through time and forces us to blow the dust off a wide release film that history has forgotten to decide if we should send it back to modern memory or leave it drifting in the ether of space.
Episodes
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Lightning Jack (1994)
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
"Paul Hogan returns to the wild west, but the only thing faster than Lightning Jack’s draw is our decision to forget this movie existed."
Episode Description
Giddy up for a ride through Lightning Jack (1994), Paul Hogan’s attempt to recapture the magic of Crocodile Dundeewith a Western twist. Landen and Truman dissect the movie’s baffling tonal shifts, nonsensical plot conveniences, and the misplaced talents of Cuba Gooding Jr. Along the way, they explore the peculiarities of Paul Hogan’s career, the economics of Australian film financing, and the art of forgetting this movie ever happened.
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Simon Wincer
Writer: Paul Hogan
Main Cast:
Paul Hogan as Lightning Jack Kane
Cuba Gooding Jr. as Ben Doyle
Beverly D'Angelo as Lana Castleton
Pat Hingle as U.S. Marshal
L.Q. Jones as Sheriff
Roger Daltrey as John
Film Synopsis
When Australian outlaw Lightning Jack Kane (Paul Hogan) survives a botched bank robbery that kills the rest of his gang, he decides to build his own legend. Recruiting mute shopkeeper Ben Doyle (Cuba Gooding Jr.) as his reluctant sidekick, Jack embarks on a series of increasingly absurd heists to make a name for himself. But Jack’s ambition and Ben’s bumbling lead to more trouble than triumph, culminating in a final heist where they must outsmart a posse, a rival gang, and themselves.
Episode Highlights
The baffling tonal inconsistencies of Lightning Jack and Paul Hogan’s misplaced confidence.
Cuba Gooding Jr.: a comedic genius sidelined by a thankless role.
The bizarre economics of Australian film financing and Hogan’s stock-market-funded vision.
A breakdown of the movie’s nonsensical “Chekhov’s gun” subplot and the art of burning a jail down.
Why Paul Hogan’s charm, much like his filmography, has a short shelf life.
What’s your favorite Western comedy? Does anything come close to Blazing Saddles? Let us know in the comments or on social media—and don’t forget to suggest which movies the Machine should cover next!
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Friday Nov 01, 2024
Mini-Transmission: The Rocker
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
"From James Gandolfini's unexpected fandom to gummy snakes in the crowd, this mini-episode takes a deeper dive into The Rocker (2008)."
Episode Description
Join Landen and Truman for a chaotic jam session as they revisit The Rocker (2008). They debate whether James Gandolfini was on to something with his unabashed love for the film, dream up a fictional band lineup starring comedy legends, and break down the weirdest slapstick moments. Plus, who thought gummy snakes were a good idea?
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Peter Cattaneo
Writers: Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Ryan Jaffe
Main Cast:
Rainn Wilson as Robert "Fish" Fishman
Emma Stone as Amelia
Josh Gad as Matt
Teddy Geiger as Curtis
Christina Applegate as Kim
Film Synopsis
Fish Fishman (Rainn Wilson) was the drummer for the band Vesuvius, until he was unceremoniously kicked out just before their big break. Years later, he gets a shot at redemption when he becomes the drummer for his nephew’s garage band. Hijinks ensue as Fish’s over-the-top antics clash with his new bandmates’ youthful ambitions.
Episode Highlights
James Gandolfini’s surprising fandom for The Rocker—was he right all along?
Building the ultimate comedy band: Steve Martin, Aubrey Plaza, and Eric Andre take the stage.
Gummy snakes in the crowd: a live-show snack or an abomination?
Landen’s behind-the-scenes Hollywood tales: crossing paths with Josh Gad and nearly casting spells on Wizards of Waverly Place.
Revisiting the trailer: slapstick galore and Rainn Wilson’s questionable fashion choices.
What’s your favorite fictional band from a movie? Drop your answer in the comments or on social media—we’d love to hear your picks!
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Friday Oct 25, 2024
The Rocker (2008)
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
"Somewhere beyond the recesses of time and space, two podcasters salute those about to rock (and also their shorts)."
In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, Landen and Truman dust off their VH1 energy drinks and headbang their way through The Rocker (2008). This Rainn Wilson-led comedy attempts to channel the chaos of rock 'n' roll and the quirkiness of mid-2000s TV stars but ends up haunted by the ghost of School of Rock. Join us as we dive into why this film didn't crack the top 10 at the box office (or our hearts).
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Peter Cattaneo
Writers: Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Ryan Jaffe
Main Cast:
Rainn Wilson as Robert "Fish" Fishman
Emma Stone as Amelia
Josh Gad as Matt
Teddy Geiger as Curtis
Christina Applegate as Kim
Jane Lynch as Lisa
Jason Sudeikis as David Marshall
Film Synopsis
After being kicked out of the band Vesuvius on the eve of their big break, drummer Fish Fishman (Rainn Wilson) spends decades nursing his bruised ego. When his nephew’s garage band needs a drummer for prom, Fish dusts off his sticks and gets a second shot at rock glory. With a lineup of familiar faces, cringeworthy laughs, and an unrelenting amount of sweat, The Rocker charts a chaotic path through its music-comedy mashup.
Episode Highlights
The many ghosts haunting this film, including School of Rock and VH1.
Emma Stone’s standout performance as the band’s coolest member.
Rainn Wilson’s endless antics and whether his Fish character rocks or reeks.
The baffling amount of talent in minor roles (hello, Jane Krakowski and Demetri Martin).
Fox Atomic’s brief and bewildering run as a studio.
What’s your favorite fictional band from a movie? Let us know in the comments or on social media!
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Friday Oct 18, 2024
Mini-Transmission: Loser
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
"From Greg Kinnear's poetic smarminess to Jason Biggs' iconic hat game, this mini-episode asks the big question: is Loser (2000) a misunderstood gem or a Gen X misstep?"
Episode Description
This Loser (2000) mini-episode has it all: Mena Suvari at Sundance, Greg Kinnear’s snarky professor vibes, and Jason Biggs falling out of more furniture than seems humanly possible. Landen and Truman unpack the highs, lows, and porkpie hats of Amy Heckerling’s attempt at a millennial rom-com and why its soundtrack might outshine the movie.
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Amy Heckerling
Writer: Amy Heckerling
Main Cast:
Jason Biggs as Paul Tannek
Mena Suvari as Dora Diamond
Greg Kinnear as Professor Edward Alcott
Film Synopsis
Paul Tannek (Jason Biggs) is a sweet but socially awkward college freshman who finds himself bullied by his roommates and ignored by most of his peers. Things change when he meets Dora Diamond (Mena Suvari), a fellow student caught in a toxic relationship with their predatory professor (Greg Kinnear). As Paul tries to win Dora’s heart, the film mixes slapstick humor, pop-punk soundtracks, and a questionable amount of animal-themed headwear.
Episode Highlights
Greg Kinnear’s uncanny ability to elevate smarm into an art form.
Mena Suvari’s 2004 Sundance encounter with Landen: a cautionary tale about film fatigue.
The early 2000s obsession with pop-punk needle drops.
Jason Biggs' hat: Midwest charm or sartorial sabotage?
Why this movie could’ve been the Ghost World of Gen X rom-coms.
What’s the most awkward accessory you’ve ever seen in a movie? Share your stories on social media or in the comments!
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Friday Oct 11, 2024
Loser (2000)
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
"Somewhere in the recesses of time and space, a podcast unlocks a movie that makes us reflect, regret, and reconsider… all while rocking a hat with ear flaps."
Episode Description
In this episode, Landen and Truman revisit Amy Heckerling’s Loser (2000), a college rom-com starring Jason Biggs and Mena Suvari. From awkward hats to questionable life lessons, they discuss how this offbeat film balances slapstick humor with surprising emotional moments. Is it an underrated gem or a relic of early 2000s teen comedies? Tune in to find out!
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Amy Heckerling
Writer: Amy Heckerling
Main Cast:
Jason Biggs as Paul Tannek
Mena Suvari as Dora Diamond
Greg Kinnear as Professor Edward Alcott
Jimmi Simpson as Noah
Zach Orth as Adam
Thomas Sadoski as Chris
Film Synopsis
Paul Tannek (Jason Biggs), a Midwestern nice guy with a penchant for flannel hats, heads to college in New York City armed with hope and optimism. Bullied by his roommates and scorned by his classmates, Paul finds himself ostracized—until he meets Dora Diamond (Mena Suvari), a struggling student juggling work, studies, and a secret affair with their predatory professor (Greg Kinnear). As Paul falls for Dora, the film navigates themes of toxic masculinity, coming-of-age naïveté, and a staggering array of late-'90s soundtrack bangers.
Episode Highlights
Revisiting The Apartment (1960) and its impact on Amy Heckerling's vision for Loser.
Jason Biggs: From the boy next door to the guy with that haircut.
Mena Suvari’s Dora: A character full of potential, sidelined by studio interference.
The vet clinic subplot—proof that even in New York, housing is a nightmare.
Why nostalgia for early 2000s teen comedies isn’t always deserved.
What’s your take on Loser? Is it misunderstood brilliance or a cautionary tale for studio interference? Let us know your thoughts on social media or in the comments!
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Friday Oct 04, 2024
Mini-Transmission: The Last Song
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
"What’s more rebellious: being a vegetarian, hating your dad, or raising sea turtles? Miley Cyrus says, ‘All of the above.’"
Episode Description
In this mini-episode, Landen and Truman tackle The Last Song (2010), a Nicholas Sparks adaptation featuring teenage angst, sea turtle nests, and Greg Kinnear’s creepy smile. From Miley Cyrus’ eyeliner transformation to philosophical debates about bacon bits, the duo dives deep into the movie’s quirks and questions whether it’s time for Marcus the Fire Juggler to have his own spin-off.
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Writers: Nicholas Sparks, Jeff Van Wie
Main Cast:
Miley Cyrus as Ronnie Miller
Liam Hemsworth as Will Blakelee
Greg Kinnear as Steve Miller
Bobby Coleman as Jonah Miller
Kelly Preston as Kim Miller
Carly Chaikin as Blaze
Nick Lashaway as Marcus
Film Synopsis
Rebellious teenager Ronnie Miller (Miley Cyrus) is forced to spend the summer with her estranged father (Greg Kinnear) in a small beach town. Between raising sea turtles and falling for local volleyball hunk Will Blakelee (Liam Hemsworth), Ronnie must confront family drama, young love, and a pyromaniacal Marcus in this heartstring-pulling melodrama.
Episode Highlights
The ultimate teenage rebellion: vegetarianism and eyeliner as acts of defiance.
Why Marcus, the fire-juggling bad boy, deserves a spin-off series.
A philosophical debate on the molecular identity of bacon bits.
Miley Cyrus’ performance: a heartfelt transformation or peak Sparks melodrama?
Greg Kinnear’s smile: heartwarming or horrifying? Discuss.
What’s your favorite Nicholas Sparks adaptation and why? Drop your thoughts in the comments or on social media—bonus points for turtle facts.
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Friday Sep 27, 2024
The Last Song (2010)
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
"The machine sent us The Last Song (2010), and we're just glad it didn't come with a Nicholas Sparks starter kit: fireballs, turtle eggs, and a lifetime supply of eyeliner."
Episode Description
In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, Landen and Truman dive into The Last Song (2010), a Nicholas Sparks adaptation that dares to mix teenage rebellion, sea turtle conservation, and terminal illness into one movie. With Miley Cyrus shedding her Hannah Montana skin, Greg Kinnear playing the world's most patient father, and a fire-juggling villain named Marcus, this is a film that aims for your heartstrings and occasionally trips over its own melodrama.
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Writers: Nicholas Sparks, Jeff Van Wie
Main Cast:
Miley Cyrus as Ronnie Miller
Liam Hemsworth as Will Blakelee
Greg Kinnear as Steve Miller
Bobby Coleman as Jonah Miller
Kelly Preston as Kim Miller
Carly Chaikin as Blaze
Nick Lashaway as Marcus
Film Synopsis
Rebellious teenager Ronnie Miller (Miley Cyrus) is forced to spend a summer with her estranged father (Greg Kinnear) in a quiet beach town. While reconnecting with him and rediscovering her love for music, she navigates romance with local hottie Will Blakelee (Liam Hemsworth) and a rivalry with fire-juggling bad boy Marcus. All of this unfolds against a backdrop of sea turtle protection and heartwarming family moments, culminating in a bittersweet farewell.
Episode Highlights
The symbolism of eyeliner: is it character development or just an excuse for a makeover montage?
Why Marcus might be Nicholas Sparks' secret alter ego (fireballs included).
Miley Cyrus’ surprising range—and why she deserved better from the critics.
A heated debate: are sea turtles the emotional backbone of this movie?
Landen’s hot take: Nicholas Sparks is the Thomas Kinkade of literature.
What’s your favorite Nicholas Sparks adaptation and why? Share your thoughts on social media or in the comments—bonus points for fireball mentions.
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Friday Sep 20, 2024
Mini-Transmission: Don Juan Demarco
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
"Marlon Brando's earpiece, Johnny Depp's poetry, and the world's steamiest nuns: we discuss Don Juan DeMarco and try not to catch the fever ourselves."
Episode Description
In this mini-episode, Landen and Truman unravel the enigma of Don Juan DeMarco (1995), diving into Marlon Brando's revolutionary earpiece acting technique, the wild connection between Faye Dunaway and Sundance, and Johnny Depp’s poetic ramblings. They even explore a multiverse where Don Juan is the patient zero of a seductive pandemic. It’s camp, chaos, and nuns—lots of nuns.
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Jeremy Leven
Main Cast:
Johnny Depp as Don Juan DeMarco
Marlon Brando as Dr. Jack Mickler
Faye Dunaway as Marilyn Mickler
Film Synopsis
After claiming to be the world’s greatest lover, Don Juan DeMarco (Johnny Depp) finds himself under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Jack Mickler (Marlon Brando). During ten days of therapy, Don Juan recounts his fantastical tales of romance and passion, rekindling the spark in Dr. Mickler’s marriage to Marilyn (Faye Dunaway). But is Don Juan’s story true, or just a seductive fiction?
Episode Highlights
The contagious Don Juan "persona disease" and how it spreads like a sexy pandemic.
Brando's earpiece: acting revolution or lazy genius?
Faye Dunaway’s "damsel in distress" moment at Sundance—real-life meet-cute or movie myth in the making?
Why Johnny Depp’s performance feels like a Bryan Adams music video come to life.
Exploring Don Juan’s potential OnlyFans debut—would he break the internet?
What’s your favorite over-the-top romantic character? Let us know in the comments or on social media!
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Friday Sep 13, 2024
Don Juan Demarco (1995)
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
"Have you ever really, really, really loved a movie? This one sure tries to make you love it—and seduces you in the process."
Episode Description
In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, Landen and Truman unravel the enigmatic charm of Don Juan DeMarco (1995). They explore the film's fantastical storytelling, Johnny Depp’s portrayal of the world’s greatest lover, and Marlon Brando’s impish performance, while discussing the fine line between romance, seduction, and pure camp.
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Jeremy Leven
Main Cast:
Johnny Depp as Don Juan DeMarco
Marlon Brando as Dr. Jack Mickler
Faye Dunaway as Marilyn Mickler
Film Synopsis
After claiming to be the world’s greatest lover, Don Juan DeMarco (Johnny Depp) finds himself under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Jack Mickler (Marlon Brando). During ten days of therapy, Don Juan recounts his fantastical tales of romance and passion, rekindling the spark in Dr. Mickler’s marriage to Marilyn (Faye Dunaway). But is Don Juan’s story true, or just a seductive fiction?
Episode Highlights
The theatricality of Don Juan’s character and his connection to Lord Byron’s poem.
Johnny Depp’s over-the-top performance: earnest or eccentric?
Marlon Brando’s playful approach to the role of Dr. Mickler.
A debate on the movie’s blend of seduction, romance, and 90s nostalgia.
Why Bryan Adams’ “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” became an earworm for decades.
What’s your take on Don Juan DeMarco? Is it a misunderstood romantic masterpiece or just quirky fluff? Let us know on social media or in the comments!
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Friday Sep 06, 2024
Mini-transmission: Reminiscence
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
"When the future is wet and memories are drier than Hugh Jackman's frown, what could possibly go wrong?"
Episode Description
Join Landen and Truman as they wade through the murky waters of Reminiscence (2021), a movie that feels like a video game missing its "restart from checkpoint" option. They tackle Hugh Jackman’s frown game, the baffling existence of Frances on the Ocean, and why drowning people in eel tanks might be a metaphor for this film’s plot. Plus, they pitch Reminiscence: The Game (customizable triangle boobs included).
Major Cast and Crew
Director: Lisa Joy
Writer: Lisa Joy
Main Cast:
Hugh Jackman as Nick Bannister
Rebecca Ferguson as Mae
Thandiwe Newton as Watts
Cliff Curtis as Cyrus Boothe
Daniel Wu as Saint Joe
Film Synopsis
In a dystopian future where Miami is submerged under water, Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman) runs a memory-retrieval business. His world is turned upside down when a mysterious woman, Mae (Rebecca Ferguson), walks into his office searching for lost keys but leaves with his heart. When Mae vanishes, Nick uses his memory machine to unravel a conspiracy involving drug lords, corrupt cops, and wealthy elites, all while navigating a watery noir landscape.
Episode Highlights
"Video Game Logic": Why Reminiscence should have been a PlayStation 5 launch title.
Frances on the Ocean: Who is she? What’s her deal? And can we get her spin-off movie, please?
The eel tank scene: Drowning in tropes and maybe Hugh Jackman too.
Landen and Truman design Reminiscence: The Game, complete with customizable triangle boobs.
Breaking down why Hugh Jackman’s frown deserves its own IMDb credit.
What was your favorite unintentionally hilarious moment in Reminiscence? Let us know in the comments or on social media!
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