Feel conflicted about the movies you loved as a kid? Let Paul and Erika guide you through all that beloved garbage we watched...after all, nostalgia is more fun when you aren't the only one embarrassed by it. Come dive into yesterday's pop culture today (and connect with the show on Instagram, BlueSky, and Threads)!
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The Jerk (1979) - Canon Events, Shinola & a Cosmetologist
The laughs keep coming as Comedy August rages on! This week, Erika and Paul tackle the 1979 Steve Martin vehicle The Jerk, a film with a premise that will knock you sideways. But will you be able to get back up after that initial hit? That Aged Well endeavors to answer that exact question, while also discussing champagne music, Jack and Jill bathrooms, Pizza-in-a-Cup, and, of course, erotic art in…
Bonus alert! We’re dropping a snippet from our friends over at The Great Pop Culture Debate, where Eric and his panel are debating the Best Emmy Winning Comedy Actress! Give it a listen, then head on over to The Great Pop Culture Debate feed to hear the rest! That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince ! Shop in April for 365-day returns and free shipping! That Aged Well is brought to you by…
My Cousin Vinny (1992) - Grits, Maroon Suits & an Oscar Winner
It’s finally time…Paul and Erika are diving into My Cousin Vinny this week, possibly the film most referenced on the podcast that had actually not been given an episode as of yet? But not anymore, as this week, That Aged Well is officially talking all about Vincent LaGuardia Gambini and, more importantly, Mona Lisa Vito! That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince ! Shop in April for 365-day…
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) - History Reports, Modern Distractions & a Pageboy
July is over and August is here, and Erika and Paul will be taking all month to celebrate comedies, starting with the late 80’s classic time travel extravaganza Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure! As you know, That Aged Well spends most of its time celebrating Keanu Reeves, but now we get a bonus Alex Winter and George Carlin as well! Everyone, pile into the phone booth and remember…be excellent to…
And so we bring Heist Month to a close with a modern classic: Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven! Paul and Erika get into all the twists and turns of the remake…perhaps TOO into the twists and turns sometimes. PSA for this episode: just don’t think about it too much, it’ll make the movie better! That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince ! Shop in April for 365-day returns and free shipping! That…
Set It Off (1996) - Beloved Sitcom Actors, Car CDs & a Sensual Massage
Heist Month continues its whiplash ways, as Erika and Paul leap from the joyful silliness of the Muppets to the heartbreak of F. Gary Gray’s Set It Off! A film that’s packed to the gills with action, tragedy, and drama, and still finds time for some excellent jokes? Now THAT’s a movie! But is it a movie that ages well?? That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince ! Shop in April for 365-day returns…
The Great Muppet Caper (1981) - Ladies, Henchmodels & a Jar of Calf’s Foot Jelly
Heist Movie July is in full swing, but even though we’re talking all about heist movies this month, this week we still have the chance to say: now for something completely different! Paul and Erika are heading back to the land of Muppets this week with 1981’s Great Muppet Caper, a film replete with confusing siblings, random vignettes and, of course, iconic Miss Piggy fashion moments! That Aged…
The Usual Suspects (1995) - Murder Outfits, Asterisks & a Woman
We’re ringing Heist Movie July in with a classic of the genre: 1995’s Oscar-winning The Usual Suspects! We probably all know how certain aspects of this production have aged, but what about the rest of it? Will Erika and Paul be able to sort through all the twists and turns, or will this episode cause a deluge of emails explaining all the things they got wrong? Why do so many characters have names…
It’s the fifth Monday in June, which means it’s time for a Bonus Episode! This week, Erika and Paul are joined by the co-host of the Camp Classics podcast Crystal (@crystal.will.see.you.now)! They celebrate Pride by talking about Showgirls, Masters of the Universe, The 10 Commandments, 90’s erotic thrillers, Time Cop, and more! Enjoy and Happy Pride! That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince !…
Chicago (2002) - Downbeats, Killer Gams & a Half-Used Jar of Cold Cream
We’ve talked about it for years…but now it’s finally time! Paul and Erika are finishing out June (at least the full episode portion of it) with a deep discussion of Rob Marshall’s Oscar-winning Chicago! Has a rewatch cooled Paul’s take on the dancing talents of certain cast members? You’ll have to listen to find out! That Aged Well is brought to you by Quince ! Shop in April for 365-day returns…