In this epic episode of Better Remembered, we’re joined by guest host Jason as we dive into Ridley Scott’s masterpiece, Gladiator. Follow the journey of a former Roman General who seeks vengeance against the corrupt emperor responsible for his family's murder and his descent into slavery.

But the conversation doesn’t stop there! We explore the fascinating world of Rome during the age of Marcus Aurelius and discuss the enduring art of building with stone. John discovers Joaquin Phoenix’s, and we celebrate the golden era of AMC’s incredible lineup of shows. Plus, John and Jason delve into the vital role of honey bees in our world.

Finally, we take a nostalgic trip back to May 4th, 2000, as we ask the burning question: is Gladiator better remembered?

Join us for a blend of history, masonry, and eventually a movie!

In this episode of Better Remembered, Scott shares the heartwarming story of his daughter’s first on-stage performance, where she drummed in front of a live audience with all the confidence in the world. We then dive into a kaiju showdown, comparing Godzilla Minus One to Godzilla X Kong—which one is truly worth your time?

Next up, John tests our knowledge with some fun Will Smith trivia before we take a nostalgic trip back to July 2nd, 1996, to relive the explosive action and unforgettable moments of Independence Day.

Join us for a mix of personal stories, monster movie mayhem, and a celebration of one of the most iconic blockbusters of the '90s. Is Independence Day better remembered? Tune in to find out!

In this episode of Better Remembered, we dive into Kevin Smith's iconic directorial debut, Clerks. Join us as we spend a day with Dante and Randal, two convenience store clerks who entertain themselves by annoying customers, debating movies, and playing hockey on the store roof.

But that’s not all! We also chat about the TV shows we’ve been binge-watching, ponder the intriguing theory of whether the Egyptian pyramids were ancient powerplants, and explore the exciting introduction of ChatGPT 4.0. Plus, we take a nostalgic look back at October 1994 as we ask the ultimate question: is Clerks better remembered?

Tune in for a mix of nostalgia, humor, and fascinating discussions!

Touchdown! In this episode of Better Remembered, we tackle the 1999 comedy-drama Varsity Blues. Follow the journey of a backup quarterback who steps up to lead a Texas high school football team to glory after the star quarterback gets injured.

But that’s not all! We also dive into the timeless debate: does food really taste better when cooked over a campfire? Plus, we compare the budgets and outcomes of the films Ready Player One and The Holdovers. John hosts a spirited round of High School Movie Trivia, and we take a nostalgic trip back to January 1999 as we rewatch Varsity Blues.

Join us for an episode filled with sports, cinema, and plenty of fun as we ask: is Varsity Blues even better remembered?

Get ready for a wild ride! In this episode of Better Remembered, we dive into the 2004 comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. Follow along as Harold, a diligent Korean-American office worker, and Kumar, his carefree Indian-American stoner buddy, embark on a hilarious and outrageous journey to fulfill their late-night craving for White Castle burgers.

As we relive their epic adventure, we’ll also chat about some of the latest developments in AI from Google and OpenAI. Plus, Scott shares his thoughts on the highly anticipated game, The Talos Principle 2, and John spices things up with some challenging college movie trivia to test our knowledge.

Join us for a fun-filled episode as we revisit this classic stoner comedy and ponder: is Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle even better than we remembered?

Hold on to your butts! In this episode of Better Remembered, we journey back to 1993 to revisit the groundbreaking action-thriller Jurassic Park. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film follows a pragmatic paleontologist who finds himself in a race against time to protect two children on a tour of a nearly complete dinosaur theme park in Central America after a catastrophic power failure sets the park’s cloned dinosaurs free.

We dive into the thrilling world of Jurassic Park, exploring its mix of cutting-edge special effects and gripping storytelling. Along the way, we also take a closer look at the remarkable works of Michael Crichton, the mind behind this dino-classic and several other literary gems that have leaped from the page to the big screen.

Join us as we ask: is Jurassic Park even more epic than we remembered? Tune in to relive the roar and the wonder with us!

Footnotes:
Why Jurassic Park Looks Better Than Its Sequels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKALxKbjOaE

Welcome back to "Better Remembered" for the premiere of Season 4! In this episode, we dive into the groovy world of the 1997 comedy classic, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Join us as we revisit the hilarious escapades of Austin Powers, a world-class playboy and part-time secret agent from the swinging 1960s, who is thawed out after thirty years in a cryogenic state to take on his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil.

Will Austin’s 60s charm and mojo hold up in the modern day? Does the film still make us laugh as much as it did back in the day? We’ll share our memories and compare them to our fresh impressions after re-watching this iconic comedy.

In addition to our movie review, we catch up on the Christmas holiday, sharing stories about the festive movies and shows that kept us entertained over the break. Scott gives an exciting update on his student video game project, and we dive into a fun and light-hearted discussion about sensory deprivation—yes, you read that right! It's a packed episode full of laughter, nostalgia, and quirky tangents that you won’t want to miss.

Tune in and join the conversation as we ask: is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery truly better remembered?

Well, we have made it to the end of another season of great movies, and maybe one or two not so great movies. But either way, we did it! 🎉 Join us as we look back over season 3, recap each movie, and pick the best and worst of what we watched.