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  1. Left openSep 22, 2026 · ~40:00
    Law Abiding Citizen · 2009No clear winner recorded

    They praised several things including the stars swapping roles, Philadelphia as a setting, Regina Hall's presence, and the exposition around Clyde's skill set.

    Runner-up · The Butler-Foxx role swap story
    Episode
  2. Left openSep 15, 2026 · ~48:00
    Rambo: First Blood Part II · 1985No clear winner recorded

    Kyle praises Trautman; Bill favors the scene reading Rambo’s military résumé, with villain cues, dialogue, and parody scenes also discussed.

    Episode
  3. Left openSep 8, 2026 · ~52:00
    Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby · 2006No clear winner recorded

    They praise the racing footage, Leslie Bibb, trademarking catchphrases, and commercial breaks during crashes without selecting a single winner.

    Episode
  4. DeclaredAug 24, 2026 · ~56:00
    Apollo 13 · 1995Houston, we have a problem

    They agree the phrase and its lasting cultural shorthand have aged best.

    Runner-up · the score
    Episode
  5. Left openAug 10, 2026 · ~56:00
    The Italian Job · 2003No clear winner recorded

    Several things are praised, but the discussion never settles cleanly on one single winner.

    Runner-up · early-2000s Mini Coopers
    Episode
  6. Apparent consensusJul 27, 2026 · ~1:00:00
    Obsession · 2025the bare-bones production and Easter-egg density

    They praise how impressive the movie feels once you learn how little money and infrastructure it had behind it.

    Runner-up · Ian being a bad friend
    Episode
  7. Apparent consensusJul 20, 2026 · ~1:04:00
    Hitch · 2005Will Smith’s advice and the way he talks to women

    They agree the movie’s dating advice and Will Smith’s approach to women hold up especially well.

    Runner-up · camera phones
    Episode
  8. Apparent consensusJul 13, 2026 · ~1:12:00
    She's the One · 1996the film’s smoke, Irish-Catholic guilt, and John Mahoney’s performance

    They treat the movie’s smoking, Catholic hangups, and John Mahoney as the things that still play best.

    Runner-up · the movie’s Woody Allen-adjacent New York relationship texture
    Episode
  9. Apparent consensusJul 6, 2026 · ~1:20:00
    Ali · 2001the opening sequence / Sam Cooke intro / speed-bag montage

    They mostly agree the opening stretch, especially the Sam Cooke and speed-bag material, is the film's strongest stretch.

    Runner-up · the running through Zaire sequence
    Episode
  10. DeclaredJun 25, 2026 · ~56:00
    The Good Son · 1993Macaulay Culkin’s eerie child performance

    The panel chooses Culkin’s unsettling performance as the thing that has aged best, with the preserved bedroom trope also praised.

    Runner-up · The pristine dead-child bedroom plot device
    Episode
  11. Apparent consensusJun 22, 2026 · ~56:00
    Domestic Disturbance · 2001Vince Vaughn's sinister comic performance

    They pick the sinister Vaughn performance as the thing that has held up best.

    Runner-up · Buscemi playing a dirtbag criminal
    Episode
  12. DeclaredJun 8, 2026 · ~48:00
    Single White Female · 1992Jennifer Jason Leigh's Hedy performance and body confidence

    They mostly agree that Hedy's performance, presence, and nudity have aged best, even while debating the pet-killing trope and the movie's erotic-thriller DNA.

    Runner-up · the movie's pet-murder stakes in modern thriller plotting
    Episode
  13. DeclaredMay 31, 2026 · ~1:20:00
    2001: A Space Odyssey · 1968HAL 9000

    Both hosts immediately agree that HAL 9000 has aged the best, while also praising the movie’s practical effects and prescient technology ideas.

    Runner-up · The film’s practical, handmade effects and future-tech predictions
    Episode
  14. Apparent consensusMay 25, 2026 · ~40:00
    Animal House · 1978shout

    They single out "Shout" as the enduring wedding song, with "Louie Louie" also getting praise.

    Runner-up · louie-louie
    Episode
  15. Apparent consensusMay 25, 2026 · ~40:00
    Animal House · 1978the-smith-college-style-women's-college-depiction

    They praise how well the movie captures the women's-college segment and its visual details.

    Runner-up · belushi-destroying-the-acoustic-guitar
    Episode
  16. Apparent consensusMay 18, 2026 · ~48:00
    Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan · 2006pre-smartphone public fuckery and unscripted street reactions

    They agree the movie’s pre-camera-phone, pre-social-media chaos aged best because people could still be blindsided in public without instantly posting it.

    Runner-up · the throwaway lines and random crowd moments
    Episode
  17. Apparent consensusMay 11, 2026 · ~1:04:00
    Tropic Thunder · 2008Les Grossman as a portrait of Hollywood executive culture

    They conclude that the Les Grossman material and the film’s Hollywood satire have held up especially well.

    Runner-up · the Google/YouTube-era satire and the stacked cast still being on top
    Episode
  18. Apparent consensusMay 4, 2026 · ~48:00
    There's Something About Mary · 1998The movie's bad-taste comedy playing as pure joke material

    They agree the film still works because its bad-taste material is played straight for laughs rather than as edgy drama.

    Runner-up · Rest areas as bathhouses of the 90s
    Episode
  19. Apparent consensusApr 27, 2026 · ~56:00
    Ghostbusters · 1984The Ghostbusters logo, firehouse, Ecto-1, Marshmallow Man, and proton packs

    The hosts agree that the movie's core iconography still looks instantly recognizable and durable decades later.

    Runner-up · The real Ghostbusters cartoon
    Episode
  20. DeclaredApr 13, 2026 · ~1:04:00
    Basic Instinct: Live from SF · 1992The San Francisco location work

    The hosts agree the city footage, setting, and street-level San Francisco atmosphere still hold up best.

    Runner-up · The cigarette-smoking movie vibe
    Episode
  21. DeclaredApr 6, 2026 · ~48:00
    Eddie and the Cruisers · 1983the conspiracy premise around Eddie being alive

    They say the movie’s alive-Eddie conspiracy framework has aged especially well, alongside the tight 95-minute length and the music-movie hang.

    Runner-up · the 95-minute runtime
    Episode
  22. DeclaredMar 30, 2026 · ~1:14:00
    L.A. Confidential · 1997the movie’s handling of one-scene characters who feel like stars

    They praise the film’s many scene-stealing supporting parts and Hanson’s knack for giving small roles outsized impact.

    Runner-up · corrupt LA cops
    Episode
  23. DeclaredMar 23, 2026 · ~40:00
    The Nice Guys · 2016Seedy 1970s Los Angeles vibe

    They agree the movie's grimy 70s L.A. setting and recurring joke structure have aged especially well.

    Runner-up · Ryan Gosling and the running jokes about Janet/Jessica
    Episode
  24. Apparent consensusMar 16, 2026 · ~1:04:00
    To Live And Die In L.A. · 1985the counterfeit-money craftsmanship and Wang Chung vibe

    They said the counterfeit-money scenes, the music, and other period texture have aged especially well as viewing experiences.

    Runner-up · calling people 'amigo'
    Episode
  25. Apparent consensusMar 9, 2026 · ~48:00
    Fargo · 1996Steve Buscemi’s 1990s scumbag run, especially Carl in this movie

    They celebrate Buscemi’s entire decade-long arc of playing memorable lowlife characters, with Carl as a peak example.

    Runner-up · The accent work and Buscemi’s funny-looking dialogue
    Episode
  26. Apparent consensusMar 2, 2026 · ~56:00
    Sicario (Live) · 2015the cinematography's sunlight-to-gray visual arc, the character introductions, and the way drug cartels as a geopolitical force feel even more relevant

    The hosts praise the movie's visual design, introductions, and enduringly current cartel politics as the strongest elements that have aged well.

    Episode
  27. DeclaredFeb 16, 2026 · ~1:20:00
    GoldenEye · 1995The elaborate villainous death traps and speeches

    They argue the best-aged element is Bond villains still overcomplicating murder instead of just shooting the hero.

    Runner-up · The integrated product placement and Pierce Brosnan as Bond
    Episode
  28. DeclaredFeb 9, 2026 · ~48:00
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective · 1994Courtney Cox

    They agree Courtney Cox and the film's willingness to let Jim Carrey be fully unhinged have aged especially well.

    Runner-up · Jim Carrey getting a movie built around his In Living Color persona
    Episode
  29. Apparent consensusFeb 2, 2026 · ~1:12:00
    Wild Things · 1998the stingers

    The room lands on the movie's multiple twist stingers, with some side praise for the South Florida setting and the class-war angle.

    Runner-up · South Florida as a movie location
    Episode
  30. Apparent consensusJan 21, 2026 · ~1:04:00
    Another 48 Hrs. · 1990the ball-busting cop talk and precinct insults

    They agree the nonstop cop-room ball-busting and sarcastic precinct chatter hold up best, alongside the simple effectiveness of the biker villains.

    Runner-up · villainous biker gangs
    Episode
  31. Apparent consensusDec 22, 2025 · ~1:12:00
    F1 · 2025Brad Pitt living in a trailer

    They agree Pitt’s trailer-dwelling, disheveled-star energy ages best in the movie.

    Runner-up · Big-budget soundtrack choices
    Episode
  32. DeclaredDec 8, 2025 · ~1:12:00
    Shampoo · 1975the cinematography of Laszlo Kovacs

    Cameron says Kovacs’ cinematography and the kiss staging still look and feel beautiful in the movie.

    Runner-up · Carrie Fisher’s casting
    Episode
  33. DeclaredDec 1, 2025 · ~1:20:00
    Rocky II · 1979actual hate mail instead of tweets

    They agree that writing and reading hate mail feels especially dated in a good way, alongside the franchise’s influence on Creed.

    Runner-up · the Rocky/Creed universe and the training/montage language it created
    Episode
  34. Apparent consensusNov 24, 2025 · ~56:00
    Two for the Money · 2005Pacino's line about shutting your toilet while talking to someone

    The hosts identify Pacino's 'toilet' insult and the movie's hairline energy as the strongest things that still play today.

    Runner-up · The hairline showdown between Pacino, McConaughey, and Piven
    Episode
  35. Apparent consensusNov 17, 2025 · ~48:00
    Weird Science · 1985Robert Downey Jr. in this mid-80s role

    They single out Downey’s performance and the practical effects as the elements that still play best now.

    Runner-up · the special effects
    Episode
  36. DeclaredNov 10, 2025 · ~1:04:00
    Snake Eyes · 1998the movie’s De Palma-style craftsmanship and visual tricks

    The room settles on De Palma’s ability to make the movie feel stylish and kinetic, while also praising the reveal-heavy structure and certain villain turns.

    Runner-up · dirty-cop and betrayal reveal storytelling
    Episode
  37. Apparent consensusNov 3, 2025 · ~48:00
    The Truman Show · 1998The ending and emotional payoff

    They mostly praised the ending, the tight discovery rhythm, and the movie’s ahead-of-its-time product-placement satire.

    Runner-up · The pacing rhythm of discoveries and product placement/world-building
    Episode
  38. Apparent consensusOct 27, 2025 · ~56:00
    Halloween II · 1981the creepy small hospital setting at night

    They settle on the deserted hospital as the thing that holds up best, while also giving some credit to the score and the movie's set-piece construction.

    Runner-up · the electronic score
    Episode
  39. Apparent consensusOct 20, 2025 · ~48:00
    Quiz Show · 1994The rich 1950s family-and-class dynamics

    They agreed the movie’s father-son and class tensions, along with its rigged-reality-show theme, hold up especially well.

    Runner-up · Rigged reality shows
    Episode
  40. Apparent consensusOct 13, 2025 · ~1:04:00
    Sneakers · 1992Dan Aykroyd's conspiracy-theorist character

    They focus on Mother as a real-life-feeling conspiracy guy and also praise the movie's paranoid, tech-industry edge.

    Runner-up · the information-age paranoia / Silicon Valley critique
    Episode
  41. Apparent consensusOct 6, 2025 · ~40:00
    Jeremiah Johnson · 1972the crow memorial/statue for Jeremiah Johnson

    They liked the idea that the crows built a memorial for Jeremiah while still trying to kill him.

    Runner-up · the simple frontier naming conventions
    Episode
  42. Apparent consensusOct 6, 2025 · ~32:00
    Jeremiah Johnson · 1972the voiceover and music

    They praised the narration and score, with a long side discussion about Redford's facial hair as a standout element.

    Runner-up · Jeremiah Johnson's facial hair
    Episode
  43. Apparent consensusSep 29, 2025 · ~1:28:00
    The Sting · 1973pranks among the real-life Newman/Redford/George Roy Hill crew

    They argued that old-school pranking used to feel cool and playful in a way it no longer does.

    Episode
  44. DeclaredSep 29, 2025 · ~56:00
    The Sting · 1973the movie’s cool, inverted Depression-era vibe and stylish clothes

    The hosts agreed the movie’s stylish, cool treatment of desperate 1930s schemes is what has aged best, though several period scams also came up.

    Runner-up · fixing races, counterfeit money, and cheating at poker
    Episode
  45. DeclaredSep 8, 2025 · ~48:00
    The Legend of Billie Jean · 1985Mr. Pyatt as an unforgettable 80s villain

    The hosts picked Mr. Pyatt’s disgusting villainy as the most durable part of the movie.

    Runner-up · Lloyd’s ridiculous hostage plan as an inventive way to try to get laid
    Episode
  46. Apparent consensusSep 1, 2025 · ~48:00
    American Gangster · 2007Denzel Washington's era-defining turn and the movie's dense production design

    The hosts said this film marks the start of Denzel's modern superstar phase and praised the layered production design and period detail.

    Runner-up · the Bumpy Johnson/Harlem historical texture
    Episode
  47. Apparent consensusAug 25, 2025 · ~1:04:00
    Witness · 1985The restraint and visual storytelling

    They credit the movie's eyes, glances, lighting, and restrained filmmaking as its strongest enduring quality.

    Runner-up · Harrison Ford in the role
    Episode
  48. Apparent consensusAug 17, 2025 · ~1:36:00
    Sinners · 2025the look of the film

    They agree the film's visual style holds up best, with Jordan's screen presence also getting praised.

    Runner-up · Michael B. Jordan's star power
    Episode
  49. Apparent consensusAug 11, 2025 · ~56:00
    Rollerball · 1975The movie itself

    Both hosts argue that the whole movie holds up best because it still feels original and effective as a paranoid sci-fi sports film.

    Runner-up · The conceit of rollerball as a sport
    Episode
  50. DeclaredAug 4, 2025 · ~48:00
    Robocop · 1987Lisa Gibbons

    The room settles on Lisa Gibbons as the most 1987 thing about the movie.

    Runner-up · 6,000 SUX
    Episode
  51. Apparent consensusJul 21, 2025 · ~40:00
    Species · 1995Alfred Molina's IMDb stretch from Species to Boogie Nights

    The group singled out Alfred Molina's career run around this movie as the clearest thing that aged best.

    Runner-up · Forrest Whitaker's empath performance
    Episode
  52. Apparent consensusJun 30, 2025 · ~48:00
    After Hours · 1985Rosanna Arquette in Desperately Seeking Susan and as a star-making presence here

    They treat Rosanna Arquette’s 1985 run as the clearest aged-best item, while also praising the early glimpse of the future Home Alone parents.

    Runner-up · The Home Alone parents preview with Catherine O'Hara and John Heard
    Episode
  53. Apparent consensusJun 23, 2025 · ~1:04:00
    Die Hard with a Vengeance · 1995Black and white guys working together against the crazy Europeans

    The room lands on the film’s interracial buddy-cop dynamic and shared fight against the villains as the strongest thing that has aged well.

    Runner-up · Hangovers
    Episode
  54. DeclaredJun 17, 2025 · ~40:00
    Marathon Man · 1976Dentistry is torture

    They agree that the movie’s treatment of dentistry as horrifying has aged the best.

    Runner-up · location shooting in New York City and Paris
    Episode
  55. Apparent consensusJun 9, 2025 · ~56:00
    Working Girl · 1988Let the River Run

    They agree the Carly Simon song and its use in the finale are the best-aged element of the movie.

    Runner-up · Jack Trainer as a supportive work husband
    Episode
  56. DeclaredJun 2, 2025 · ~1:44:00
    Out for Justice · 1991Julianne Margulies

    They point to Margulies as the standout who looked great and was clearly on her way to bigger things.

    Runner-up · Jerry Orbach
    Episode
  57. DeclaredMay 26, 2025 · ~56:00
    Heaven Can Wait · 1978Diane Cannon's performance and off-screen presence

    The hosts mostly settled on Diane Cannon as the clearest thing that aged best, while also praising several era-specific details.

    Runner-up · the overtime Super Bowl idea / backup quarterback popularity
    Episode
  58. Apparent consensusMay 19, 2025 · ~48:00
    Close Encounters of the Third Kind · 1977the recurring visual motifs and family-story grounding

    They praise the film's visual patterning, emotional grounding, and its lasting influence on suburban-epic storytelling.

    Runner-up · the pop-culture durability of small-town suburban America
    Episode
  59. Apparent consensusMay 12, 2025 · ~48:00
    Death Wish · 1974the old-school 70s police-station environment

    They agree the police-station texture and the still-recognizable gun debate are among the movie's best-aged elements.

    Runner-up · the enduring gun-control arguments
    Episode
  60. Apparent consensusMay 5, 2025 · ~2:16:00
    Star Wars: A New Hope · 1977Darth Vader

    They treat Vader as the biggest thing that has only become more iconic over time, alongside the movie's broader world-building legacy.

    Runner-up · Interconnected galactic storytelling / ILM
    Episode
  61. Apparent consensusApr 4, 2025 · ~56:00
    The Saint · 1997The post-USSR Russia setting and villains

    They praise the movie’s wild Russia backdrop, security-tech gimmicks, and assorted 90s spy-movie flourishes that still play well.

    Runner-up · The embassy-sprint / “I’m an American” trope
    Episode
  62. Apparent consensusMar 31, 2025 · ~50:00
    Good Will Hunting (Live from Boston) · 1997The Boston accents

    The room singles out the Boston accents as the element that has aged best, with some support for the film's friendship chemistry too.

    Runner-up · The friendship dynamic
    Episode
  63. Apparent consensusMar 24, 2025 · ~56:00
    Blue Chips · 1994Penny Hardaway

    The hosts mostly point to Penny Hardaway’s pre-injury athleticism and all-around game as the movie element that has aged best.

    Runner-up · Shaquille O'Neal
    Episode
  64. Left openMar 17, 2025 · ~1:04:00
    Days of Thunder · 1990No clear winner recorded

    The hosts praise several things that age well, led by Duvall, Kidman, Cruise’s hair and teeth, and the supporting cast, without a single clean winner.

    Runner-up · Nicole Kidman’s performance and hair
    Episode
  65. DeclaredMar 10, 2025 · ~48:00
    Best in Show · 2000Mockumentary form

    They agreed the mockumentary format holds up best, alongside several performances and running bits that still feel sharp.

    Runner-up · Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy as a duo
    Episode
  66. Apparent consensusMar 3, 2025 · ~48:00
    Rocky · 1976the music and soundtrack

    They agree the soundtrack has aged best, with the turtles also getting a mention.

    Runner-up · the actual turtles
    Episode
  67. Apparent consensusFeb 24, 2025 · ~48:00
    Crash · 2004the indictment of the LAPD

    They think the movie’s anti-LAPD thread still lands, with the ensemble and a few individual scenes also aging well.

    Runner-up · the cast / Keith David / the health insurance angle
    Episode
  68. DeclaredFeb 17, 2025 · ~48:00
    Wayne's World · 1992The Myers-Carvey dynamic

    The hosts single out the Myers-Carvey relationship, the no-stairway gag, Tia Carrere, the soundtrack mix, and other bits as what has held up best.

    Runner-up · Tia Carrere's performance
    Episode
  69. Apparent consensusFeb 10, 2025 · ~40:00
    The Blues Brothers · 1980The music

    The hosts settle on the film’s 60s R&B/soul music as the thing that has aged best.

    Runner-up · Belushi and Aykroyd
    Episode
  70. Apparent consensusFeb 3, 2025 · ~56:00
    Before Sunset · 2004the movie’s treatment of time and restraint

    The hosts agree the movie’s obsession with time, real-time structure, and restraint hold up best, alongside the leads’ chemistry.

    Runner-up · the leads’ chemistry and callbacks to Sunrise
    Episode
  71. Left openJan 27, 2025 · ~48:00
    Before Sunrise · 1995No clear winner recorded

    The discussion spread across several aged-well elements, especially the train travel, the collaborative writing, and the movie's timeless conversational style.

    Episode
  72. Apparent consensusJan 6, 2025 · ~48:00
    Den of Thieves (Live from L.A.) · 2018the Donnie twist

    They pointed to Donnie’s hidden role as the best rewatchable payoff, with bartending and other details also praised.

    Runner-up · bartending
    Episode
  73. Apparent consensusDec 23, 2024 · ~48:00
    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York · 1992Everybody returning for the sequel

    They note that the returning cast and the toy-store setting hold up especially well.

    Runner-up · The Plaza Hotel
    Episode
  74. Apparent consensusDec 16, 2024 · ~56:00
    The Gambler · 2014Michael K. Williams

    They single out Michael K. Williams and the movie's connected, theme-heavy dialogue as the strongest parts holding up.

    Runner-up · the writing and thematic links between scenes
    Episode
  75. DeclaredDec 9, 2024 · ~56:00
    Disclosure · 1994the corporate culture portrayal

    They agree the movie’s depiction of corporate culture is the strongest thing that has aged well, while noting its consent discussion also holds up.

    Runner-up · the conversation about consent
    Episode
  76. DeclaredNov 25, 2024 · ~48:00
    Running Scared · 1986Ray Hughes and Danny Costanzo as archetypal cop names

    The hosts settle on Ray Hughes and Danny Costanzo as the strongest examples of names and character types that still play well.

    Runner-up · Dan Hedaya / angry lieutenants
    Episode
  77. Apparent consensusNov 18, 2024 · ~56:00
    The Replacements · 2000the strippers and the sports-labor material

    They single out the movie’s portrayal of sex workers and its labor-strike context as the strongest age-over-time positives.

    Runner-up · Keanu Reeves
    Episode
  78. DeclaredNov 11, 2024 · ~40:00
    Meet The Parents · 2000the luggage-loses-you-as-a-plot-device setup

    They decide the lost-luggage plot device still works extremely well.

    Runner-up · Fokker / Focker name jokes
    Episode
  79. Apparent consensusNov 4, 2024 · ~56:00
    Body Double · 1984Young Melanie Griffith

    The discussion centers on what still plays, with young Melanie Griffith singled out first and most strongly.

    Runner-up · Linda Shaw finally getting her props
    Episode
  80. DeclaredOct 28, 2024 · ~48:00
    Halloween 4 · 1988vigilante mobs

    They settle on the vigilante mobs as the strongest example of what aged best, with a few other moments discussed as runners-up.

    Runner-up · little kids being crazy
    Episode
  81. Apparent consensusOct 21, 2024 · ~40:00
    Hereditary · 2018The house and production design

    They praised the house, the miniature/set work, and the unsettling score as the movie’s best-aged elements.

    Runner-up · The score
    Episode
  82. DeclaredOct 15, 2024 · ~1:12:00
    The Silence of the Lambs (Live from New York) · 1991the Chilton/Mayor Brody villain role

    They highlighted Chilton as a great secondary villain, along with the movie's framing, score, poster, and other craft choices.

    Runner-up · the visual framings and reflections
    Episode
  83. DeclaredOct 7, 2024 · ~56:00
    Poltergeist · 1982Family ghost films

    They settle on the movie's family-ghost vibe and Spielberg-style setup as what has aged best.

    Runner-up · Smoking weed
    Episode
  84. DeclaredOct 1, 2024 · ~48:00
    The Blair Witch Project · 1999kids/hikers in horror who clearly ignore obvious warnings

    They agree the horror-movie stupidity of wandering into the woods despite obvious warning signs has aged best.

    Runner-up · the corner-standing murder setup
    Episode
  85. Apparent consensusSep 24, 2024 · ~48:00
    Over The Top · 1987the tournament and the arm-wrestling minutiae

    They treat the tournament, strap rules, and other arm-wrestling details as what has aged best, while also praising the movie’s recurring funeral-arrival trope as a separate classic movie device.

    Runner-up · the funeral-arrival scene
    Episode
  86. Apparent consensusSep 17, 2024 · ~48:00
    John Wick · 2014the stripped-down, lean storytelling and worldbuilding

    They praised how efficiently the movie builds its world and stakes without extra procedural baggage.

    Runner-up · the restrained digital-tech era details
    Episode
  87. DeclaredSep 10, 2024 · ~32:00
    The Sixth Sense · 1999the tone and pacing of the movie

    They choose the film’s patient tone and pacing as what has aged best, while also praising Osment and Toni Collette.

    Runner-up · Haley Joel Osment’s performance
    Episode
  88. Apparent consensusSep 3, 2024 · ~40:00
    Night Shift · 1982the basketball opening, the soundtrack, and the asides about Charlotte’s photo

    They highlighted the opening basketball game, the music, and the running joke reactions to Charlotte’s photo as enduringly funny.

    Runner-up · Belzer as a bad guy
    Episode
  89. Apparent consensusAug 22, 2024 · ~48:00
    Rudy · 1993Aston's athleticism and performance

    They agree the movie benefits most from Sean Astin's athleticism and performance, plus the soundtrack and the 'based on a true story' framing.

    Runner-up · the soundtrack and true-story framing
    Episode
  90. DeclaredAug 13, 2024 · ~56:00
    The Grand Budapest Hotel · 2014Wes Anderson being confirmed as a historical filmmaker

    They chose Wes Anderson's enduring historical reputation, while also praising the film's look and accent choices.

    Runner-up · the movie’s palette and everyone using their own or believable accents
    Episode
  91. Apparent consensusAug 6, 2024 · ~32:00
    Dodgeball · 2004The Ocho / ESPN partnership

    They agree the ESPN-backed Ocho tournament legitimizes the movie and has aged especially well.

    Runner-up · Globo Gym as a concept
    Episode
  92. DeclaredJul 29, 2024 · ~2:32:00
    Pulp Fiction (Part 1 and 2) · 1994Samuel L. Jackson’s performance

    They picked Jackson’s performance as the thing that has aged best, while noting the film’s style and structure still hold up too.

    Runner-up · the movie’s lifestyle vibe and time-shifting structure
    Episode
  93. Apparent consensusJul 15, 2024 · ~56:00
    True Lies · 1994Bill Paxton's comedy performance

    Bill Paxton’s extended comic turn emerges as the clearest aged-best pick, with truth serum also discussed positively.

    Runner-up · truth serum as a movie device
    Episode
  94. DeclaredJul 12, 2024 · ~48:00
    For Love of the Game · 1999Costner as a ballplayer

    Bill and Mallory settle on Costner’s performance as Billy Chapel as the thing that has aged best in the movie.

    Runner-up · Vin Scully
    Episode
  95. DeclaredJul 9, 2024 · ~48:00
    Twister · 1996The old-school practical effects

    The hosts settle on the practical effects as the movie element that has aged the best.

    Runner-up · The Fujita scale
    Episode
  96. Left openJul 4, 2024 · ~32:00
    Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me · 1999No clear winner recorded

    Bill and Sean favored different things, with Bill choosing the movie’s sketchy structure and Sean choosing the Mini-Me/Scotty Evil feud.

    Runner-up · Mini-Me and Scotty Evil
    Episode
  97. DeclaredJun 27, 2024 · ~32:00
    Big Daddy · 1999Leslie Mann

    Bill ultimately chooses Leslie Mann’s performance/casting as the thing that has aged best, after the gay-friends material is also praised.

    Runner-up · the gay-friends storyline
    Episode
  98. Apparent consensusJun 25, 2024 · ~48:00
    The Bad News Bears · 1976Kelly Leak's entire deal

    The hosts keep circling back to Kelly Leak as the biggest thing that still plays in the movie.

    Runner-up · Kentucky Fried Chicken in the big bucket
    Episode
  99. Apparent consensusJun 18, 2024 · ~1:20:00
    The Longest Yard · 1974The football sequences and modern-feeling game presentation

    The game action, split-screen editing, and overall football realism get the strongest praise as still holding up.

    Runner-up · The opening-shot 70s atmosphere / sports-movie star casting
    Episode
  100. Apparent consensusJun 11, 2024 · ~48:00
    Breaking Away · 1979the state of Indiana / 1979 Indiana sports culture

    The hosts agree the movie’s Indiana sports atmosphere and college-town feel have aged especially well.

    Runner-up · the cutters nickname
    Episode
  101. Apparent consensusJun 4, 2024 · ~40:00
    Slap Shot · 1977the Deep Throat/Meatball double-feature marquee

    They pick the porn-theater marquee and the movie's outrageous horny jokes as the bits that still play best.

    Runner-up · the fashion-show exposure gag
    Episode
  102. Apparent consensusMay 28, 2024 · ~56:00
    Fast Times at Ridgemont High · 1982Mike Damone's sleaze / performance

    They single out Damone's sleaze and the movie's period details as the things that have held up best.

    Runner-up · the mall setting and 1980s details
    Episode
  103. Apparent consensusMay 28, 2024 · ~48:00
    Fast Times at Ridgemont High · 1982the 90-minute runtime / 90-minute mall movie structure

    They settle on the movie's 90-minute runtime and tightly packed structure as the best thing about it.

    Runner-up · the mall setting
    Episode
  104. Apparent consensusMay 21, 2024 · ~48:00
    Back to the Future Part II · 1989The movie’s future jokes and jokes about the future

    They praise how the future gags, especially the overall joking approach to prediction, still play well, with the score and Nike idea also getting strong support.

    Runner-up · Alan Silvestri’s score
    Episode
  105. DeclaredMay 13, 2024 · ~1:36:00
    Jerry Maguire · 1996Small wideouts

    They say the movie's ideas about smaller wide receivers and contract risk aged especially well.

    Runner-up · Tom Cruise as a maniacally consumed man with intimacy trouble
    Episode
  106. Apparent consensusMay 7, 2024 · ~40:00
    Along Came Polly · 2004Alec Baldwin’s accent as Dersky

    They agree Baldwin’s comic accent still plays as one of the movie’s best ingredients.

    Episode
  107. DeclaredApr 30, 2024 · ~1:20:00
    The Running Man · 1987net tasers

    They praise the net-based capture weapons, the score, and the movie’s overall 2017 dystopian look as surprisingly durable.

    Runner-up · Harold Faltermeyer’s score
    Episode
  108. Apparent consensusApr 23, 2024 · ~48:00
    Hardcore · 1979the score

    The hosts mostly settled on the film’s score as the strongest element that aged well.

    Episode
  109. Apparent consensusApr 16, 2024 · ~32:00
    Magnolia · 1999Frank T.J. Mackey / Tom Cruise’s performance

    They most strongly praise Cruise’s Frank T.J. Mackey performance, while also calling out Amy Mann’s music and the movie’s frantic style.

    Runner-up · Amy Mann’s soundtrack
    Episode
  110. DeclaredApr 2, 2024 · ~48:00
    Shot Caller · 2017The concept of a shot caller

    They agree the term and idea of a shot caller is the movie's best-aged element, with prison vocabulary and details also praised.

    Runner-up · The outdoor box-cage cells
    Episode
  111. Apparent consensusMar 26, 2024 · ~48:00
    Manchester By The Sea · 2016Affleck as a really great dead-eyed, pissed-off New England drunk

    The room mostly singles out Casey Affleck's dead-eyed New England drunk performance as the thing that has aged best.

    Runner-up · Gretchen Mol's redemption arc
    Episode
  112. DeclaredMar 12, 2024 · ~56:00
    Risky Business · 1983Lana and Joel switching roles plus the narration, Ray-Bans, and Tangerine Dream score

    They credit the movie’s role-swapping dynamic, narration, sunglasses, and score as the elements that have held up best.

    Episode
  113. Apparent consensusFeb 27, 2024 · ~40:00
    Rounders (Live from New York) · 1998The movie's stakes and poker narration

    The hosts agree that the film's small-money stakes, hidden poker world, and explanatory narration still work extremely well.

    Runner-up · The Russian mob's prominence in later movies
    Episode
  114. DeclaredFeb 20, 2024 · ~56:00
    Creed (Live from Philadelphia) · 2015the training scene with bikes and ATVs

    They pick the bike-and-ATV training montage as the clearest example of what has aged best.

    Runner-up · Bianca as a fully written sports-movie girlfriend
    Episode
  115. Apparent consensusFeb 13, 2024 · ~40:00
    Forrest Gump (Live from D.C.) · 1994Robin Wright as Jenny

    They agree Robin Wright and the film’s surprisingly strong CGI are among the things that have held up best.

    Runner-up · the film’s CGI for a 1990s movie
    Episode
  116. Apparent consensusFeb 6, 2024 · ~40:00
    The Fugitive (Live from Chicago) · 1993Chicago as a movie location / the Chicago setting

    The room settles on Chicago as a setting that holds up exceptionally well and gives the movie its energy.

    Runner-up · Helen Kimble's characterization
    Episode
  117. DeclaredJan 30, 2024 · ~48:00
    The Insider · 1999Christopher Plummer as Mike Wallace

    They land on Plummer’s Mike Wallace performance as the piece that has held up best, with Pacino and the film’s look also praised.

    Runner-up · Al Pacino's performance
    Episode
  118. Apparent consensusJan 23, 2024 · ~1:04:00
    Philadelphia · 1993The Hanks and Banderas scenes

    The room settles on the Hanks-and-Banderas material and also praises the Oscar-speech ripple effect into later AIDS-era movies.

    Runner-up · Hanks’s Oscar speech leading to In & Out
    Episode
  119. DeclaredJan 16, 2024 · ~48:00
    Silver Linings Playbook · 2012Jennifer Lawrence

    The hosts settle on Jennifer Lawrence as the thing that has aged best, with one host also arguing the movie’s Philadelphia sports anguish has held up well.

    Runner-up · anguish
    Episode
  120. Apparent consensusJan 9, 2024 · ~1:20:00
    Flight · 2012smoking denzel

    They agree Denzel’s smoking, the airplane-drunk milieu, and especially the hotel minibar/drug sequence have held up well, with smoking Denzel singled out most clearly.

    Runner-up · drunk flight attendants
    Episode
  121. DeclaredJan 2, 2024 · ~1:44:00
    Searching for Bobby Fischer · 1993Chess parent tournament culture

    The hosts say the grim competitiveness around kids' chess tournaments has aged the best.

    Runner-up · Fishburne's first scene / villain kid's look
    Episode
  122. Apparent consensusDec 26, 2023 · ~48:00
    Under Siege · 1992The entrances, especially Seagal, Tommy Lee, Erica Eleniak, and Busey

    They say the character entrances and the movie’s energy still play extremely well on rewatch.

    Runner-up · The cheering war-room reaction
    Episode
  123. Apparent consensusDec 19, 2023 · ~56:00
    National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation · 1989Eddie as an all-time character

    They single out Eddie’s gross-out comic turn, while also praising the yuppie skewering and Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s performance.

    Runner-up · Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Ruby Sue / the yuppie-torture jokes
    Episode
  124. Apparent consensusDec 12, 2023 · ~48:00
    The Pelican Brief · 1993Sam Shepard

    The hosts most strongly singled out Sam Shepard, while also praising Julia Roberts’ run-on-the-road disguises and other 90s details.

    Runner-up · Julia Roberts' disguises
    Episode
  125. DeclaredDec 5, 2023 · ~48:00
    Sea of Love · 1989drunk cops calling their ex-wife

    They settle on drunk cops calling their ex-wife as the best-aged movie element, with several other details also praised.

    Runner-up · John Spencer as Lieutenant John Longo Jr.
    Episode
  126. DeclaredNov 28, 2023 · ~40:00
    American Pie · 1999Jennifer Coolidge as Stifler's mom

    They agree Jennifer Coolidge's Stifler's mom performance has aged best, with Sean William Scott also praised.

    Runner-up · Sean William Scott as Stifler
    Episode
  127. Apparent consensusNov 21, 2023 · ~48:00
    Mr. and Mrs. Smith · 2005Angelina Jolie’s physical performance and presence

    They praised Jolie’s chair-balancing, zipline exits, and the marriage-counseling banter as the elements that hold up best.

    Runner-up · the marriage counseling scenes
    Episode
  128. DeclaredNov 14, 2023 · ~48:00
    An Officer and a Gentleman · 1982two chicks smoking, listening to Pat Benatar, and getting ready for the weekend

    They agree the movie's best-aged element is the early-80s image of Paula and Lynette smoking and listening to Pat Benatar.

    Runner-up · the ending factory reunion
    Episode
  129. Apparent consensusNov 7, 2023 · ~56:00
    Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves · 1991Kevin Costner on horseback

    The hosts settle on Costner riding horses as the movie’s best-aging element, with several other strong candidates mentioned along the way.

    Runner-up · the title-quote symmetry and training montage
    Episode
  130. Apparent consensusOct 31, 2023 · ~40:00
    The Omen · 1976the June 6, 6 a.m. setup and the animal-sense-of-evil conceit

    They praise the film's 6/6/6 timing, the way animals react to Damien, and the overall creepy filmmaking as still effective.

    Runner-up · the creepy child casting and visuals
    Episode
  131. DeclaredOct 24, 2023 · ~48:00
    In The Line of Fire · 1993Kennedy-assassination wall shrines and collage-style villain lairs

    They pick the obsessive assassination wall-collage aesthetic as the strongest thing that has held up best.

    Runner-up · horny Clint flirting with Lily
    Episode
  132. Apparent consensusOct 17, 2023 · ~48:00
    So I Married An Axe Murderer · 1993the early-90s San Francisco setting and coffee-house culture

    They praise the early-90s San Francisco milieu, the tabloid-newspaper feel, and the movie’s general bit-heavy comedy style as still working.

    Runner-up · funny actors playing multiple characters
    Episode
  133. DeclaredOct 10, 2023 · ~40:00
    They Live (Live from L.A.) · 1988the bubblegum quote

    They cite several enduring elements, but the "I've come here to chew bubblegum" line is the clearest consensus pick.

    Runner-up · obey as pop-culture shorthand
    Episode
  134. Apparent consensusSep 19, 2023 · ~1:12:00
    A Bronx Tale · 2003stickball

    Stickball gets the clearest praise as the most durable element, with the narrator also singled out as working better than expected.

    Runner-up · the narrator actually works
    Episode
  135. Left openSep 12, 2023 · ~32:00
    Blackhat · 2015No clear winner recorded

    The hosts praise several things, including the prison-release premise, Viola Davis, Holt McCallany, Leon Wong, and Mann-style visual touches, but never settle on one winner.

    Episode
  136. Apparent consensusSep 5, 2023 · ~48:00
    Lost In Translation · 2003Phoenix / the soundtrack / the pre-internet Tokyo setting

    They cite Phoenix, the soundtrack, the pre-texting era, and the improv-heavy feel as elements that have aged especially well.

    Runner-up · hotel bars with piano players and the film’s improv style
    Episode
  137. DeclaredAug 29, 2023 · ~48:00
    The Equalizer · 2014Russian mobsters in Boston

    The hosts agree that the Russian mob presence in Boston is the strongest thing that has aged well in the movie.

    Runner-up · East Boston as a setting
    Episode
  138. Left openAug 22, 2023 · ~40:00
    Cruel Intentions · 1999No clear winner recorded

    The discussion is split among the Jaguar, Selma Blair's comic work, the cocaine-cross slow-motion shot, and the soundtrack, so no single choice clearly wins.

    Episode
  139. DeclaredAug 15, 2023 · ~56:00
    Eyes Wide Shut · 1999Nicole Kidman

    The group agrees the movie's late-1990s Nicole Kidman look is the clearest example of what aged best, with the party atmosphere also singled out as timeless.

    Runner-up · The Eyes Wide Shut party / secret-society vibe
    Episode
  140. Apparent consensusAug 8, 2023 · ~48:00
    National Lampoon’s Vacation · 1983Holiday Road / the opening credits

    They settle on the opening credits and Holiday Road as the strongest aged-best element, with several other 80s touches praised.

    Runner-up · Christy Brinkley in 1983
    Episode
  141. Apparent consensusJul 31, 2023 · ~56:00
    A Few Good Men: Live from L.A. ("A Few Good (Re)Men") · 1992The movie ending right after the trial

    They praise the film for ending at the trial and also single out Bacon’s realization about his role in the movie.

    Runner-up · Kevin Bacon embracing the support-role lane
    Episode
  142. DeclaredJul 25, 2023 · ~48:00
    The Devil's Advocate · 1997Charlize Theron

    They singled out Charlize Theron’s star-making presence as the thing that has aged best.

    Runner-up · The rooftop effects and New York locations
    Episode
  143. Apparent consensusJul 20, 2023 · ~48:00
    And Justice For All · 1979the late-70s soundtrack cues and Pacino ad-libs with Lee Strasberg

    They pick the late-1970s music style as well as the improvised Pacino-Strasberg exchanges as the strongest aging elements.

    Episode
  144. Apparent consensusJul 18, 2023 · ~48:00
    My Cousin Vinny · 1992They say the title in the movie

    They praise the title drop as the clearest aged-best moment, with Tomei’s wardrobe also getting strong support.

    Runner-up · Marisa Tomei’s clothes and styling
    Episode
  145. Left openJul 11, 2023 · ~40:00
    A Time To Kill · 1996No clear winner recorded

    They toss out several candidates, including Oliver Platt, Anthony Heald, John Diehl, and the McConaughey–Bullock offscreen romance, without settling on one clear winner.

    Episode
  146. Apparent consensusJul 4, 2023 · ~48:00
    Primal Fear · 1996horny evil priest / priest sex-scandal material

    They pick the priest-sex-scandal angle as the piece that most strongly resonated over time.

    Runner-up · Stephen Bauer as a character actor
    Episode
  147. DeclaredJun 27, 2023 · ~40:00
    This Is The End · 2013Danny McBride

    The hosts agree Danny McBride is the strongest part of the movie and the funniest member of the group.

    Episode
  148. Apparent consensusJun 20, 2023 · ~48:00
    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade · 1989Sean Connery

    They focus on Connery's presence, the Indy/Connery dynamic, and the movie's confident 1989 swing as the stuff that still plays best.

    Runner-up · Harrison Ford
    Episode
  149. DeclaredJun 13, 2023 · ~40:00
    Blood Diamond · 2006Leo’s 2006 career peak

    They conclude that DiCaprio’s 2006 star turn has aged the best, while also crediting the movie’s road-movie momentum.

    Runner-up · the road-movie structure once Danny and Solomon are on the move
    Episode
  150. DeclaredJun 13, 2023 · ~32:00
    Blood Diamond · 2006the opening capital-letter graphics and location cards

    They praise the opening title cards that lay out Sierra Leone and the civil war so cleanly.

    Episode
  151. Apparent consensusJun 2, 2023 · ~1:04:00
    Casino Royale · 2006Judi Dench

    The hosts mostly pointed to Judi Dench, with strong support also for the poker scenes and several other elements.

    Runner-up · the poker scenes
    Episode
  152. Apparent consensusMay 23, 2023 · ~48:00
    The Last Days of Disco · 1998late-90s indie-movie performances, especially Robert Sean Leonard and Chloe Sevigny

    They point to the movie's performances, fashion, and New York texture as the elements that have aged best.

    Runner-up · the costumes and the New York atmosphere
    Episode
  153. DeclaredMay 2, 2023 · ~48:00
    Iron Man · 2008The MCU as a franchise launch

    They land on the MCU's overall rise as the thing that aged best, while noting it eventually became more uneven.

    Runner-up · Robert Downey Jr.'s improvised 'I am Iron Man' ending
    Episode
  154. DeclaredApr 25, 2023 · ~40:00
    Sudden Death · 1995Van Damme talking French to Luke Robitaille

    They settle on Van Damme speaking French to Luke Robitaille as the best-aged element, while also praising Van Damme and the name Darren McCord.

    Runner-up · Darren McCord as a name / Van Damme as an actor in the role
    Episode
  155. Apparent consensusApr 18, 2023 · ~48:00
    Alien · 1979the movie’s lean storytelling and 70s retro-futurist production design

    They praise the movie’s efficient structure, tactile production design, and enduring sci-fi look as the strongest aging elements.

    Runner-up · Walter Hill’s contribution
    Episode
  156. Apparent consensusApr 11, 2023 · ~48:00
    Indecent Proposal · 1993The Vegas setting and descent into the wager

    They mostly praise the Vegas backdrop as the ideal desperation setup, with Demi Moore's looks also getting major support.

    Runner-up · Smoking-hot Demi Moore
    Episode
  157. DeclaredApr 4, 2023 · ~2:08:00
    He Got Game · 1998Denzel's jump shot and 1998 look

    They agree Denzel’s look and jump shot have aged the best, with Rosario Dawson also mentioned.

    Runner-up · Young Rosario Dawson
    Episode
  158. Left openMar 28, 2023 · ~48:00
    Cape Fear · 1991No clear winner recorded

    They discuss several candidates, including De Niro's hair, the Simpsons parody, Jessica Lange, dog-murder stakes, and widescreen presentation, but never settle on one clear winner.

    Runner-up · Jessica Lange as the cigarette-smoking, restless wife
    Episode
  159. Apparent consensusMar 21, 2023 · ~40:00
    Adventureland · 2009The music

    They agree the soundtrack is the strongest thing holding up best, with mixtapes and Lisa P as additional strong mentions.

    Runner-up · Mixtapes
    Episode
  160. Apparent consensusMar 14, 2023 · ~32:00
    Bad Boys · 1983illinois-state-penitentiary-setting

    They praise the prison-world details most, especially the Illinois State Penitentiary location, while also crediting Horowitz and the nicknames.

    Runner-up · horowitz-character
    Episode
  161. DeclaredMar 7, 2023 · ~32:00
    The Purge · 2013the idea itself / the one-sentence premise

    The hosts say the movie’s core concept is an unassailable one-sentence idea that still works perfectly.

    Runner-up · the 85-minute runtime
    Episode
  162. Apparent consensusFeb 28, 2023 · ~48:00
    Catch Me If You Can · 2002the casting of the young actresses

    They single out the strong run of then-unknown or rising actresses, while also praising the con-man process material.

    Runner-up · the con-man process details
    Episode
  163. Apparent consensusFeb 21, 2023 · ~1:04:00
    Whiplash · 2014the father-son scenes with Paul Reiser

    They single out the Paul Reiser father-son material as the strongest thing that has aged well, with Melissa Benoist also getting praise.

    Runner-up · Melissa Benoist
    Episode
  164. DeclaredJan 31, 2023 · ~40:00
    Deliverance · 1972the dead guy performance

    The hosts single out the dead rapist performance as the standout thing that still plays well.

    Runner-up · the movie’s thematic setup in the opening credits
    Episode
  165. Apparent consensusJan 24, 2023 · ~48:00
    Big · 1988the casting of young Josh and Tom Hanks

    They agree the young Josh casting and Hanks’ physical match is the strongest aged-best element.

    Runner-up · Josh’s adult apartment and toys
    Episode
  166. Apparent consensusJan 17, 2023 · ~32:00
    Alive · 1993the score and music

    They single out the score and music as the element that has aged best.

    Runner-up · the cigarette-movie vibe
    Episode
  167. Apparent consensusJan 10, 2023 · ~56:00
    Sideways · 2004The wine-country setting and the movie's wine-industry details

    They point to the Santa Ynez wine country vibe and the wine-world specificity as the most durable parts of the movie.

    Runner-up · Jack's womanizing persona
    Episode
  168. DeclaredDec 27, 2022 · ~40:00
    Mission: Impossible - Fallout · 2018Paris as a location

    They settle on Paris as the thing that has aged best, while also praising the score and the infamous ankle-break clip.

    Runner-up · The score and Cruise’s ankle-break footage
    Episode
  169. Apparent consensusDec 13, 2022 · ~1:44:00
    The Verdict · 1982The judge saying the man is scared to death to go to court and they only need to call his bluff

    They single out the courtroom bravado and the efficient early characterization as lasting well.

    Runner-up · The opening seven minutes that quickly establish Frank as a broken-down drunk
    Episode
  170. Apparent consensusDec 6, 2022 · ~40:00
    Man On Fire · 2004Dakota Fanning swimming training

    The hosts mostly praised Dakota Fanning’s swim work and the way Tony Scott shoots the swim material as the film’s best-aged element.

    Runner-up · Tony Scott’s treatment of the swim scenes
    Episode
  171. Apparent consensusNov 29, 2022 · ~56:00
    Planes, Trains and Automobiles · 1987John Candy's performance quirks

    The hosts single out Candy's physical bits, smoking, and odd mannerisms as the thing that has held up best.

    Runner-up · the travel-dice randomness of the plot
    Episode
  172. Apparent consensusNov 22, 2022 · ~1:12:00
    Body Heat · 1981the movie’s heat/fire/sweat atmosphere

    They agree the movie’s sweaty Florida noir atmosphere has held up best, with the car and score also praised.

    Runner-up · the 1964 Corvette Roadster
    Episode
  173. Apparent consensusNov 15, 2022 · ~1:12:00
    Blow Out · 1981the filmmaking

    The hosts agree that the movie’s visual craft, especially De Palma’s techniques, has held up best.

    Runner-up · the split-screen and split-diopter work
    Episode
  174. Apparent consensusNov 8, 2022 · ~48:00
    Cruising · 1980The movie's title cards and Pacino's costume arc

    They praise the title sequence and Pacino's gradually escalating undercover wardrobe as especially effective over time.

    Runner-up · The New York locations and the leather-bar atmosphere
    Episode
  175. Apparent consensusOct 25, 2022 · ~48:00
    The Edge · 1997outdoor survivor movies

    The hosts say they are always in on outdoor survival movies and praise the movie’s survival setup and cabin-find instincts.

    Runner-up · Elle Macpherson’s 1990s model stardom
    Episode
  176. Apparent consensusOct 18, 2022 · ~56:00
    Pineapple Express · 2008The country’s acceptance of marijuana

    They say the biggest thing to age well is how marijuana is viewed now, with Rogen’s career and the movie’s low-key vomiting also mentioned positively.

    Runner-up · Seth Rogen’s career
    Episode
  177. Apparent consensusOct 11, 2022 · ~56:00
    Glengarry Glen Ross · 1992casting six of the best actors of their generation

    They credit the movie's casting as the biggest thing that has aged well, especially the stacked ensemble of elite character actors.

    Episode
  178. DeclaredSep 27, 2022 · ~2:12:00
    Boogie Nights (Part 1 and 2) · 1997the movie’s dialogue and quotes

    They singled out the movie’s endlessly quotable dialogue as the biggest thing that has held up over time.

    Runner-up · the DVD presentation / physical media experience
    Episode
  179. Apparent consensusSep 20, 2022 · ~56:00
    Margin Call · 2011the 2008 financial-crisis material and aftermath

    They agree the crisis itself and the wave of later stories, books, and films around it have aged very well, while also praising some of the film’s character work.

    Runner-up · Demi Moore’s more dimensional character
    Episode
  180. Apparent consensusSep 6, 2022 · ~1:12:00
    Saving Private Ryan · 1998the detail work and visual motifs, especially the pencil and dirt-to-sand keepsakes

    They praise a bunch of durable details, especially the recurring pencil and the dirt-and-sand memorabilia beats.

    Runner-up · the squad's archetypal lineup and the final battle's structure
    Episode
  181. Apparent consensusAug 15, 2022 · ~40:00
    Grease · 1978Travolta's hair combing

    They point to several aging-well elements, but John Travolta's hair-combing bit and the added Olivia Newton-John solo come up as the clearest winners.

    Runner-up · Hopelessly Devoted to You
    Episode
  182. Apparent consensusAug 8, 2022 · ~56:00
    School Ties · 1992the Rip Van Kelt outfits and cardigan game

    The hosts mostly singled out Rip Van Kelt’s sweaters and cardigan game as the strongest aging-well element.

    Runner-up · the 1950s boarding school setting
    Episode
  183. Apparent consensusAug 4, 2022 · ~48:00
    Can't Buy Me Love · 1987Patrick Dempsey as a young heartthrob

    They agreed the movie benefits from seeing Dempsey before his later fame and from how strong the car styling looks now.

    Runner-up · The Volkswagen Cabriolet
    Episode
  184. DeclaredAug 1, 2022 · ~56:00
    Unforgiven · 1992Westerns as a premise and genre

    They praise the movie’s lean western premise, the sheriff dynamic, the title, and the era of westerns holding up well.

    Episode
  185. Apparent consensusJul 19, 2022 · ~48:00
    Above The Rim · 1994Tupac, Tanya Pinkins, and the movie's depiction of New York streetball culture

    They point to the cast performances, Pac's peak, and the movie's streetball atmosphere as the biggest enduring strengths.

    Runner-up · Eric Nies / The Grind-era nineties cultural texture
    Episode
  186. DeclaredJul 12, 2022 · ~40:00
    Top Gun: Maverick · 2022Jennifer Connelly

    The hosts repeatedly singled out Jennifer Connelly as the clearest element likely to hold up over time, while also praising the dogfight-football stretch.

    Runner-up · Cruise and Kilmer’s dogfight-football sequence
    Episode
  187. Apparent consensusJul 5, 2022 · ~56:00
    Misery · 1990Mr. Man

    The hosts lean into a few enduring bits, but settle most on Annie's repeated 'Mr. Man' line as the funniest thing that holds up best.

    Runner-up · Dom Perignon
    Episode
  188. Apparent consensusJun 28, 2022 · ~40:00
    Project X · 2012Project X’s party-movie energy and “Project X” becoming shorthand for a huge party

    The hosts mainly praised how the movie’s party fantasy and title have aged into a cultural shorthand for a wild party.

    Runner-up · Milo the dog
    Episode
  189. DeclaredJun 23, 2022 · ~48:00
    The Untouchables · 1987prohibition as a historical setting

    They say Prohibition itself is the strongest aged-best element, with Capone also singled out as a durable villain.

    Runner-up · Al Capone as a great bad guy
    Episode
  190. Apparent consensusMay 17, 2022 · ~56:00
    E.T. the Extra Terrestrial · 1982The original standalone, no-sequel status of E.T.

    They single out the fact that the movie stayed a one-off classic rather than being diluted by a sequel, while also praising the practical effects for holding up.

    Runner-up · The bikes and practical effects
    Episode
  191. Apparent consensusMay 10, 2022 · ~40:00
    Beverly Hills Cop 2 · 1987the opening song / Shakedown

    They like the movie’s theme song most, and also note Paul Reiser’s repeated Playboy magazine gag as a funny detail.

    Runner-up · Paul Reiser reading Playboy's Sisters
    Episode
  192. Apparent consensusMay 3, 2022 · ~1:04:00
    Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery · 1997the five stages of defrosting

    In the second pass at best elements, the five-stage thaw sequence is singled out as a lasting joke machine, with the fembots and character names also praised.

    Runner-up · the fembots
    Episode
  193. Apparent consensusMay 3, 2022 · ~48:00
    Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery · 1997Doctor Evil being a Lorne Michaels parody

    They single out Doctor Evil as the clearest enduring joke, while also praising Hurley’s performance and the character names.

    Runner-up · Elizabeth Hurley
    Episode
  194. DeclaredApr 19, 2022 · ~48:00
    Spider-Man (2002) · 2002the practical effects and tactile fight scenes

    They praise the practical effects, with Van also highlighting Maguire and the cast as especially durable.

    Runner-up · Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker performance
    Episode
  195. Apparent consensusApr 12, 2022 · ~48:00
    The Player · 1992The movie's early-1990s Hollywood portrayal and pre-internet LA world

    They treat the film's pre-internet Hollywood setting and its industry satire as the strongest thing that still plays, while also praising several period-specific details and cameos.

    Runner-up · Whoopi Goldberg's cameo run
    Episode
  196. DeclaredApr 5, 2022 · ~48:00
    Die Hard 2 · 1990naked Tai Chi

    They land on Franco Nero’s naked Tai Chi as the clearest thing that still plays, while also admiring the Christmas-airport chaos.

    Runner-up · airports at Christmas
    Episode
  197. DeclaredMar 29, 2022 · ~1:04:00
    Panic Room · 2002Jared Leto in the movie

    They settle on Jared Leto’s performance and death scene as the biggest thing that has held up best.

    Runner-up · the subtle diabetes handling
    Episode
  198. Apparent consensusMar 22, 2022 · ~48:00
    Shooter · 2007the opening credits and dog-murder foreshadowing John Wick

    They cite the opening credits, the dog-murder setup, Philly, and evil Danny Glover as the film's best-aged elements, with no single formal vote.

    Runner-up · Philly as a sniper/conspiracy city
    Episode
  199. DeclaredMar 15, 2022 · ~56:00
    Titanic · 1997Leo and Kate Winslet (and James Cameron)

    They settle on the cast, especially Leo and Kate, with James Cameron and the score also cited as major hold-ups over time.

    Runner-up · the score and the band continuing to play
    Episode
  200. Apparent consensusMar 8, 2022 · ~48:00
    Batman (1989) · 1989Jack Nicholson's Joker

    They mostly agree Nicholson's performance is the best-aging element, while Keaton's Batman voice and the film's lower-angst approach also get praise.

    Runner-up · Michael Keaton's Batman voice
    Episode
  201. Apparent consensusMar 1, 2022 · ~56:00
    The Ice Storm · 1997the movie's handling of silence and unspoken emotion

    They praise the film's restraint, especially how it uses silences and unspoken feelings to tell the story.

    Runner-up · the period details and performances
    Episode
  202. Left openFeb 21, 2022 · ~2:08:00
    Kramer vs. Kramer · 1979No clear winner recorded

    They rattle off several contenders, including Meryl Streep, the title, the poster, the score, the child performance, and the divorce-movie premise, without landing on one clear winner.

    Episode
  203. Apparent consensusFeb 15, 2022 · ~56:00
    Parenthood · 1989River Phoenix

    River Phoenix's performance is praised as the clearest thing that has held up best, with Keanu Reeves and a few details also getting mentions.

    Runner-up · Keanu Reeves
    Episode
  204. Apparent consensusFeb 8, 2022 · ~56:00
    Rachel Getting Married · 2008Rosemarie DeWitt

    They single out Rosemarie DeWitt's performance as the thing that has held up best, with the live music also praised.

    Runner-up · the live music
    Episode
  205. Apparent consensusFeb 1, 2022 · ~1:12:00
    Ordinary People · 1980the performances

    They agree the acting holds up best, with strong support also for the score, fashion, and the film’s Chicago setting.

    Runner-up · the music
    Episode
  206. DeclaredJan 25, 2022 · ~56:00
    Casino · 1995Sharon Stone

    The hosts agree Stone's performance and star presence in Ginger are the clearest things that have aged best.

    Episode
  207. DeclaredJan 18, 2022 · ~24:00
    Miracle · 2004the opening credits history lesson and the use of Al Michaels' real audio

    They praise the period-specific opening and especially the decision to rebuild the game around Al Michaels' original call.

    Runner-up · the realistic hockey casting
    Episode
  208. DeclaredJan 11, 2022 · ~48:00
    Juice · 1992the movie’s hip-hop authenticity and era details

    They agree that the soundtrack, scratching culture, bucket hats, apartment-party vibe, and other era details have held up especially well, with Queen Latifah singled out too.

    Runner-up · Queen Latifah
    Episode
  209. DeclaredJan 4, 2022 · ~32:00
    Limitless · 2011The premise of a smart-pill biohacking fantasy

    They decide the movie’s core premise has aged best, along with the movie’s stylized way of showing the pill kicking in.

    Runner-up · The NZT visual effects and color-shift treatment
    Episode
  210. Apparent consensusDec 22, 2021 · ~40:00
    Father of the Bride · 1991Kieran Culkin

    The hosts agree that Kieran Culkin’s child performance stands out as the clear best-aging element.

    Runner-up · San Marino
    Episode
  211. DeclaredDec 14, 2021 · ~32:00
    The Last Boy Scout · 1991the Friday Night Football montage

    They agree the Friday Night Football montage holds up best, with Joe's relentless punishment also singled out as a strong contender.

    Runner-up · Joe Hallenbeck getting battered throughout the movie
    Episode
  212. DeclaredDec 7, 2021 · ~48:00
    Saturday Night Fever · 1977The soundtrack / Bee Gees songs

    The hosts agree the soundtrack still sounds spectacular and will always get played in full.

    Runner-up · Travolta
    Episode
  213. DeclaredDec 2, 2021 · ~56:00
    JFK · 1991Gary Oldman as Oswald

    They settle on Gary Oldman's performance as the movie element that has held up best, while also praising the score and the supporting-cast cameos.

    Runner-up · John Williams's score
    Episode
  214. DeclaredNov 26, 2021 · ~48:00
    Hoosiers · 1986Hopper's performance

    They agree Hopper’s performance is the standout item that has held up best.

    Runner-up · Hackman's coaching performance
    Episode
  215. Left openNov 16, 2021 · ~48:00
    Focus · 2015No clear winner recorded

    They move through several strong candidates, including the music, Will Smith's clothes and the title drop, without settling on one clear winner.

    Episode
  216. DeclaredNov 9, 2021 · ~56:00
    Ransom · 1996the Gibson-Russo combo

    They agree that Mel Gibson and Rene Russo's chemistry holds up especially well, with the dirty-cop angle also singled out.

    Runner-up · the dirty-cop narrative
    Episode
  217. Apparent consensusOct 26, 2021 · ~48:00
    Halloween · 1978Carpenter's cinematography and music contribution

    They pick Carpenter's overall filmmaking contribution, especially the cinematography and score, as the best part of the movie.

    Runner-up · the original Myers mask
    Episode
  218. Apparent consensusOct 19, 2021 · ~40:00
    The Color of Money · 1986Tom Cruise and Paul Newman’s star power / the movie’s style

    They agree the movie’s star-driven style, especially Cruise and Newman, still plays extremely well today.

    Runner-up · Robbie Robertson’s score and the 80s clothes
    Episode
  219. Apparent consensusOct 12, 2021 · ~40:00
    Cobra · 1986the opening monologue and movie poster

    They singled out the opening voiceover/poster and also praised Brian Thompson's terrifying villain performance as holding up well.

    Runner-up · the Night Slasher performance
    Episode
  220. Apparent consensusOct 5, 2021 · ~56:00
    The Re-Departed · 2006Leo versus Damon

    They agree that the pairing of DiCaprio and Damon, and the way the movie uses both at their peaks, has held up extremely well.

    Episode
  221. DeclaredSep 28, 2021 · ~48:00
    Trainspotting · 1996the soundtrack

    They conclude that the soundtrack has aged the best, while also praising the movie's humor and specific cultural tone.

    Runner-up · the humor and Scottish specificity
    Episode
  222. Apparent consensusSep 21, 2021 · ~40:00
    Dirty Work · 1998the note-to-self gimmick

    They agree the note-to-self gag still works, while also praising how the soundtrack locks the movie into its era.

    Runner-up · the late-90s soundtrack
    Episode
  223. DeclaredSep 14, 2021 · ~40:00
    Warrior · 2011the Nick Nolte slot-machine scene

    Both hosts single out the slot-machine confrontation as the movie's best-aged element.

    Episode
  224. Apparent consensusSep 7, 2021 · ~40:00
    The ‘Miami Vice’ Two-Part Episode “Calderone’s Return” · 1984Michael Mann

    The hosts pile up several candidates, but settle on Michael Mann as the key thing that aged best about the episode.

    Runner-up · Russ Ballard
    Episode
  225. Apparent consensusAug 31, 2021 · ~40:00
    Hardball · 2001Michael B. Jordan and the child casting

    They single out Michael B. Jordan, the kid casting, and the 'We Go Into the Ship' chant as the strongest things that hold up best.

    Runner-up · the We Go Into the Ship chant
    Episode
  226. Apparent consensusAug 24, 2021 · ~40:00
    Rain Man · 1988the score and music cues

    They mostly land on the score, especially Hans Zimmer and the Iko Iko usage, as the clearest thing that has held up best.

    Runner-up · Cruise's 1988 star run
    Episode
  227. DeclaredAug 16, 2021 · ~40:00
    Argo · 2012Scoot McNary

    They decide Scoot McNary has aged the best in the movie.

    Episode
  228. DeclaredAug 9, 2021 · ~40:00
    Superbad · 2007the opening theme song

    The hosts settle on the opening theme song as the thing that has aged best.

    Runner-up · the title sequence
    Episode
  229. DeclaredAug 3, 2021 · ~1:20:00
    Victory · 1981Bill Conti’s score

    They most strongly praise Conti’s score, along with the widescreen restoration and the famous soccer set pieces.

    Runner-up · Pele / the widescreen-HDX presentation
    Episode
  230. Apparent consensusJul 27, 2021 · ~40:00
    The Bodyguard · 1992The soundtrack

    They praise the soundtrack as loaded with bangers and also note how well the film’s central stars and bodyguard-movie setup have held up.

    Runner-up · Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner’s star power
    Episode
  231. Apparent consensusJul 20, 2021 · ~56:00
    Fight Club · 1999The twist reveal that Tyler and the narrator are the same person

    They say the twist is what has aged best because it still rewards rewatches with hidden clues.

    Runner-up · The DVD release / commentary experience
    Episode
  232. Apparent consensusJul 13, 2021 · ~40:00
    Legally Blonde · 2001the title and overall tone

    They agree the title, sunny tone, and supportive friendships have held up especially well, with a few other specific style details also praised.

    Runner-up · the friendship dynamics
    Episode
  233. Apparent consensusJul 5, 2021 · ~48:00
    Independence Day · 1996Will Smith dragging the concussed alien

    The hosts highlight the alien drag gag, the cast, the 1990s effects, and the aggrieved authority-figure trope as the strongest holdovers.

    Runner-up · the cast and effects work
    Episode
  234. Apparent consensusJun 29, 2021 · ~1:04:00
    Boyz n the Hood · 1991The helicopters and the father-son/family dynamics

    The hosts pointed to the helicopters, the family relationships, and the movie’s emotional texture as the stuff that has aged best.

    Runner-up · The young cast and the barbecue/family scenes
    Episode
  235. Apparent consensusJun 15, 2021 · ~40:00
    City Slickers · 1991the midlife-crisis angle works

    They agree the movie’s midlife-crisis premise still works, with a side nod to how well young Jake Gyllenhaal has aged.

    Runner-up · young Jake Gyllenhaal
    Episode
  236. Apparent consensusJun 8, 2021 · ~56:00
    Raiders of the Lost Ark · 1981Paul Freeman as Belloc

    The hosts single out Paul Freeman’s Belloc as the movie element that has aged especially well.

    Episode
  237. Apparent consensusJun 1, 2021 · ~48:00
    Memento · 2000The nonlinearity, narration, and visual design

    They praise the movie’s structure, narration, camera choices, and realistic amnesia details as the elements that hold up best.

    Runner-up · The Amnesia depiction
    Episode
  238. Apparent consensusMay 25, 2021 · ~1:20:00
    The Rock · 1996Alcatraz as a movie setting

    The group treats Alcatraz, the logo card, and a few other elements as enduringly cool, with Alcatraz leading the discussion.

    Runner-up · The Simpson-Bruckheimer logo
    Episode
  239. Apparent consensusMay 18, 2021 · ~1:18:00
    Goodfellas · 1990the speed, energy, and timeless New York detail of the film

    They praise the movie’s fast pace, period specificity, and enduring anthropological detail as what has held up best.

    Runner-up · the narration and freeze-frame gimmick
    Episode
  240. DeclaredMay 11, 2021 · ~56:00
    Lethal Weapon 2 · 1989the condom humor and its payoff

    They praise the condom-related jokes and payoff, with the 1980s cop humor playing especially well now.

    Runner-up · Joe Pesci's introduction
    Episode
  241. Apparent consensusMay 4, 2021 · ~40:00
    What About Bob? · 1991Dr. Marvin's Wagoneer

    They praise the 1980s Wagoneer, then add Julie Haggerty as another element that has held up well.

    Runner-up · Julie Haggerty
    Episode
  242. Apparent consensusApr 27, 2021 · ~40:00
    Predator · 1987Arnold Schwarzenegger’s cigar-smoking introduction in the helicopter

    The hosts mostly gravitate to the movie’s cool visuals and memorable details, with Arnold’s first shot in the helicopter singled out as the clearest example.

    Runner-up · Jesse Ventura’s gun Old Painless
    Episode
  243. DeclaredApr 20, 2021 · ~40:00
    Mrs. Doubtfire · 1993pre-internet San Francisco

    They pick pre-internet San Francisco as the thing the movie stages best, with the party scene and the opening credits also discussed favorably.

    Runner-up · the party scene
    Episode
  244. Apparent consensusApr 13, 2021 · ~40:00
    Manhunter · 1986Dennis Farina in the film and the broader Farina renaissance

    They praised Farina's entire run of crime roles and also singled out the cinematography and color design as lasting extremely well.

    Runner-up · the blue/green/red cinematography
    Episode
  245. Apparent consensusApr 6, 2021 · ~48:00
    Lethal Weapon · 1987Christmas in L.A.

    They agree the Christmas-in-Los-Angeles vibe is the strongest aging-positive element, with the leads' chemistry also singled out as a major strength.

    Runner-up · The chemistry between Riggs and Murtaugh
    Episode
  246. Apparent consensusApr 1, 2021 · ~48:00
    Thief · 1981the dialogue

    They say the movie’s precise underworld dialogue has aged especially well, with the Tangerine Dream score also praised.

    Runner-up · Tangerine Dream score
    Episode
  247. DeclaredMar 28, 2021 · ~48:00
    Commando · 1985Radon Chong

    The room settles on Radon Chong as the standout element that has aged best in the movie.

    Runner-up · Arnold's one-liners
    Episode
  248. DeclaredMar 22, 2021 · ~32:00
    Insidious · 2010the score

    They agree the music is the standout element that has aged best, with the creepy house and cast also singled out.

    Runner-up · Patrick Wilson's horror IMDb
    Episode
  249. Apparent consensusMar 14, 2021 · ~48:00
    Inside Man · 2006the subtle tricks and dialogue, especially the Albanian reveal and the Terrence Blanchard score

    They praise the movie’s little formal choices, the Albanian language reveal, and the score as the elements that still play best.

    Runner-up · the film’s camera and Nazi-plot twist elements
    Episode
  250. Apparent consensusMar 8, 2021 · ~48:00
    New Jack City · 1991Nino's clothes

    They praise Nino's wardrobe as the strongest thing that still plays today, alongside the movie's hip-hop style and casting.

    Runner-up · Crooked cop redemption stories
    Episode
  251. Apparent consensusMar 1, 2021 · ~48:00
    The Doors · 1991the closing credits with L.A. Woman

    The hosts most consistently praise the closing credits, with the L.A. Woman finish and credit roll drawing the strongest approval.

    Runner-up · the Top Gun connection
    Episode
  252. DeclaredFeb 23, 2021 · ~40:00
    Neighbors · 2014Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen's chemistry

    They agree the couple chemistry is the strongest thing that has held up, with Rose Byrne's accent and the music also praised.

    Runner-up · the soundtrack
    Episode
  253. DeclaredFeb 18, 2021 · ~56:00
    Coming To America · 1988the barbershop scenes

    They credit the recurring barbershop bits, along with the film's women and some cultural details, as the strongest surviving material.

    Runner-up · the women in the movie
    Episode
  254. Left openFeb 9, 2021 · ~56:00
    Taxi Driver · 1976No clear winner recorded

    The hosts praise several elements, especially the grim New York look, Bernard Herrmann’s score, and Jodie Foster, but never settle on a single winner.

    Episode
  255. Left openFeb 2, 2021 · ~56:00
    Out Of Sight · 1998No clear winner recorded

    They praise several things from the film, including the opening robbery, 1990s Detroit, Dennis Farina, and the score, but never land on one winner.

    Episode
  256. DeclaredJan 26, 2021 · ~40:00
    Terminator 2 · 1991the Terminator 2.0 liquid-metal concept and the surprise that Arnold is the good guy

    The hosts settle on the upgraded T-1000 concept and the film’s hidden-good-guy reveal as the clearest things that aged best.

    Runner-up · young Robert Patrick running and killing with metal hands
    Episode
  257. DeclaredJan 21, 2021 · ~56:00
    Terminator · 1984The title, Arnold as a robot, and the gun-buying scene

    They praise the compact title, Arnold’s casting as an unkillable robot, and the gun-shop sequence as the film’s strongest holdovers.

    Runner-up · the soundtrack
    Episode
  258. Apparent consensusJan 19, 2021 · ~40:00
    First Blood · 1982The premise, score, PTSD framing, and Rambo as a wronged veteran

    They identify the movie’s core premise and several details around PTSD, the music, and the character work as what has held up best.

    Runner-up · Caruso and the early-80s action-movie texture
    Episode
  259. DeclaredJan 12, 2021 · ~48:00
    The Royal Tenenbaums · 2001the soundtrack

    They agree the soundtrack has aged the best, while also praising the Wilson brothers and the movie's physical comedy.

    Runner-up · the Wilson brothers' performances
    Episode
  260. Apparent consensusJan 5, 2021 · ~1:04:00
    Bridesmaids · 2011Ensemble performances, especially Melissa McCarthy and Rose Byrne

    The hosts mostly focused on the standout performances and how well the film's wedding/class comedy still plays.

    Runner-up · The movie's class-and-wedding satire
    Episode
  261. Left openDec 29, 2020 · ~48:00
    Mr. Holland's Opus · 1995No clear winner recorded

    They praised the title, Dreyfuss’s conducting, and the film’s sensitivity around deafness, but never settled on one clear best-aged element.

    Runner-up · Mr. Holland's Opus as a title
    Episode
  262. DeclaredDec 23, 2020 · ~24:00
    The Bourne Identity · 2002the amnesia premise and the practical action style

    They say the amnesia setup still works and praise the grounded action, while also noting the romance feels unusually authentic.

    Runner-up · the romantic details between Bourne and Marie
    Episode
  263. Apparent consensusDec 15, 2020 · ~1:20:00
    Country Strong · 2010the Britney Spears-style unraveling-star premise

    They single out the movie's media-and-celebrity breakdown premise, while also noting country music's later mainstream cool factor and Gwyneth's emotional acting.

    Runner-up · country music's broader pop-culture crossover
    Episode
  264. DeclaredDec 8, 2020 · ~56:00
    The Program · 1993Latimer

    The hosts settle on Latimer as the movie element that has aged best, citing how indelible his look and lines remain.

    Runner-up · Darnell vs. Ray
    Episode
  265. DeclaredDec 1, 2020 · ~1:04:00
    Wall Street · 1987Terrence Stamp as Sir Larry

    They agree Terrence Stamp’s presence, especially as Sir Larry, has aged extremely well.

    Runner-up · real-life family members playing family members
    Episode
  266. Apparent consensusNov 24, 2020 · ~56:00
    8MM · 1999the film’s desperation and bleak, well-written detective-work details

    They praise the movie’s desperate tone, specific scenes, and methodical investigation as the things that still work best.

    Runner-up · Machine and the fake underground LA world
    Episode
  267. Apparent consensusNov 10, 2020 · ~48:00
    Toy Story · 1995the animation

    The hosts agree the film's animation, especially its still-impressive look and technical innovation, has aged best.

    Episode
  268. Apparent consensusNov 3, 2020 · ~48:00
    The American President · 1995the West Wing connection and the film’s White House idealism

    They agree the movie’s prologue-to-The West Wing feel and its reverent White House vibe have held up best.

    Runner-up · the Michael J. Fox dialogue and performance
    Episode
  269. Apparent consensusNov 3, 2020 · ~48:00
    The American President · 1995the media-frenzy montage around Sydney and the president dating

    They add that the tabloid-and-media coverage of the romance still feels accurate, even if depressing.

    Episode
  270. Apparent consensusOct 29, 2020 · ~40:00
    The Exorcist · 1973the sound design

    The hosts repeatedly praise the sound mix, with its unsettling ambient noise and effects, as the film’s strongest aging element.

    Runner-up · the title/presentation and lighting
    Episode
  271. Apparent consensusOct 27, 2020 · ~56:00
    Rocky IV · 1985Ivan Drago

    They single out Ivan Drago as the element that has held up best over time.

    Runner-up · the opening credits glove-smash
    Episode
  272. DeclaredOct 20, 2020 · ~56:00
    Spotlight · 2015Howard Shore's score

    They agreed the repeating piano motif and understated score were the clearest thing to have aged best.

    Runner-up · The movie's newsroom realism and Boston atmosphere
    Episode
  273. DeclaredOct 6, 2020 · ~48:00
    Kicking and Screaming · 1995Friedy Johnston

    The hosts ultimately give the nod to Friedy Johnson’s song as the strongest aging element in the movie.

    Episode
  274. DeclaredSep 29, 2020 · ~32:00
    The Game · 1997Deborah Kara Unger

    The hosts settle on Deborah Kara Unger as the element that has aged best, with praise for her casting and screen presence.

    Runner-up · Fincher's San Francisco locations and hidden-society vibe
    Episode
  275. Apparent consensusSep 22, 2020 · ~48:00
    Se7en · 1995the film’s setting and atmosphere

    They single out the unnamed rainy city, the oppressive mood, and the seven-sins premise as elements that still work extremely well.

    Runner-up · the seven deadly sins concept
    Episode
  276. DeclaredSep 17, 2020 · ~40:00
    Easy A · 2010YouTube/vlogging and Emma Stone's webcam framing

    The hosts opened with the film’s YouTube/vlogging aesthetic as the clearest thing that still feels current, then added Ojai and the script’s jokes as strong secondary picks.

    Runner-up · Ojai as the location
    Episode
  277. Apparent consensusSep 15, 2020 · ~48:00
    Unfaithful · 2002early-2000s Soho / the apartment look

    They settled on the early-2000s Soho setting and Adrian Lyne's apartment aesthetic as what holds up best.

    Runner-up · the score
    Episode
  278. Apparent consensusSep 8, 2020 · ~32:00
    The Usual Suspects · 1995the performances, especially Benicio del Toro and the poster/trailer marketing

    They praise the acting, the poster, the trailer, and the fax reveal as the movie’s best-aging elements.

    Runner-up · the fax-to-the-ending beat
    Episode
  279. Apparent consensusSep 3, 2020 · ~48:00
    Dangerous Minds · 1995Michelle Pfeiffer and Emilio’s chemistry

    They agree the Pfeiffer-Emilio connection still plays strongly, along with a few production details like the score and wardrobe.

    Runner-up · Wendy and Lisa’s score
    Episode
  280. Apparent consensusSep 1, 2020 · ~48:00
    Cocktail · 1988Cruise and Coughlin bartending / Addicted to Love

    The hosts mainly agreed that the Cruise-and-Coughlin bartending sequence and its 80s energy have aged best, with Elizabeth Shue also praised.

    Runner-up · Elizabeth Shue as an 80s goddess
    Episode
  281. DeclaredAug 20, 2020 · ~56:00
    Pump Up the Volume · 1990the soundtrack

    The hosts explicitly called the soundtrack and Samantha Mathis the tie for what aged best.

    Runner-up · Samantha Mathis as Nora De Niro
    Episode
  282. DeclaredAug 18, 2020 · ~40:00
    Caddyshack · 1980The Llama story

    They repeatedly single out Bill Murray's llama story as the strongest example of the movie aging well.

    Runner-up · Carl washing his golf balls
    Episode
  283. Apparent consensusAug 13, 2020 · ~48:00
    Bad Boys · 1995Miami

    The hosts settle on Miami as the backdrop that still looks great, with younger Will Smith and the music also singled out.

    Runner-up · younger Will Smith
    Episode
  284. DeclaredAug 11, 2020 · ~32:00
    The Last of the Mohicans · 1992The music

    They agree the score has aged best, with additional praise for Magua, the romance, and the Native American performances.

    Runner-up · Wes Studi as Magua
    Episode
  285. DeclaredAug 6, 2020 · ~32:00
    Teen Wolf · 1985the party scene and the closing-credits background pants-drop gag

    They call the party scene and the closing-credits background gag the clearest examples of what has aged best, with a bonus mention of the howl.

    Runner-up · the wolf howl during sex
    Episode
  286. DeclaredJul 28, 2020 · ~48:00
    Ghost · 1990Tony Goldwyn

    They agree Tony Goldwyn’s sweaty, memorable performance aged best because it defined the movie’s villain.

    Runner-up · Demi Moore's haircut
    Episode
  287. Apparent consensusJul 21, 2020 · ~48:00
    The Conjuring · 2013Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren

    They agree the leads are perfectly cast, while also praising the period setting, doll design, and horror-movie throwback cinematics.

    Runner-up · The 1973 setting and nostalgic horror-movie style
    Episode
  288. DeclaredJul 16, 2020 · ~1:12:00
    25th Hour · 2002Clay Davis

    They point to Isaiah Whitlock Jr.’s Clay Davis persona, along with the Spike Lee/Rosario Dawson pairing, as the parts that have held up best.

    Runner-up · Spike Lee and Rosario Dawson
    Episode
  289. Apparent consensusJul 14, 2020 · ~48:00
    Stand By Me · 1986the movie’s timeless 1959 setting and childhood mythology

    They agree the period setting and the boys’ urban-legend world give the film a timeless quality that still plays now.

    Runner-up · fat Jerry O'Connell
    Episode
  290. DeclaredJul 9, 2020 · ~40:00
    Swingers · 1996the Vaughn-Favreau dynamic

    They settle on the evolution of Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau’s partnership as the thing that has held up best, while also praising the soundtrack.

    Runner-up · the music
    Episode
  291. Apparent consensusJul 7, 2020 · ~40:00
    St. Elmo's Fire · 1985Jules

    The room settles on Jules as the clearest example of what still plays best, with the soundtrack and title usage also praised.

    Runner-up · the title song and soundtrack
    Episode
  292. Apparent consensusJul 2, 2020 · ~40:00
    The Perfect Storm · 2000Gloucester as a setting

    They praise the Gloucester atmosphere, the cast chemistry, the smoke-and-fish texture, and the music as the movie’s enduring strengths.

    Runner-up · the Wahlberg-Reilly-Boogie Nights reunion
    Episode
  293. Apparent consensusJun 16, 2020 · ~40:00
    Fletch · 1985Mr. Underhill

    The hosts single out Mr. Underhill as the standout that still plays, while also praising the music and a few other details.

    Runner-up · Harold Faltermeyer’s score
    Episode
  294. DeclaredJun 10, 2020 · ~48:00
    Say Anything · 1989The casting of John and Joan Cusack as siblings

    They highlight the sibling casting as a favorite aged-best choice, while also praising the soundtrack and specific supporting performances.

    Runner-up · The movie's music
    Episode
  295. DeclaredMay 26, 2020 · ~1:20:00
    Boomerang · 1992Halle Berry’s performance

    They agree Halle Berry’s charisma and funny turn in the movie have aged best.

    Runner-up · David Alan Grier
    Episode
  296. DeclaredMay 26, 2020 · ~56:00
    Boomerang · 1992Jeffrey Holder as Nasty Nelson

    They settle on Jeffrey Holder’s over-the-top ad creative as the best heat-check performance in the scene.

    Runner-up · Grace Jones
    Episode
  297. DeclaredMay 21, 2020 · ~40:00
    Armageddon · 1998Billy Bob Thornton

    The hosts settle on Billy Bob Thornton’s commanding performance as the clearest thing that has held up best.

    Runner-up · Will Patton
    Episode
  298. Apparent consensusMay 19, 2020 · ~48:00
    Back to the Future · 1985The Power of Love / Huey Lewis and the News

    They praise the music, especially 'The Power of Love,' while also noting several visual and setting details that still work well.

    Runner-up · 1950s ice cream shops
    Episode
  299. DeclaredMay 14, 2020 · ~40:00
    Draft Day · 2014Kevin Costner in a sports movie

    They end up choosing Costner’s throwback sports-movie charisma as the thing that has aged best.

    Runner-up · Chadwick Boseman as Vontae Mack
    Episode
  300. Left openMay 12, 2020 · ~32:00
    Crimson Tide · 1995No clear winner recorded

    They praised several things as holding up well, including the real-time finale, the EAMs, the title cards, and Robards’ cameo.

    Episode
  301. Apparent consensusMay 5, 2020 · ~48:00
    Gladiator · 2000Joaquin Phoenix's performance

    The conversation lands on Joaquin Phoenix's performance as the clearest thing that has aged best.

    Runner-up · The 'Am I not merciful?' line
    Episode
  302. DeclaredMay 1, 2020 · ~32:00
    While You Were Sleeping · 1995the fashion

    They ultimately choose the movie’s clothes as the strongest thing that has held up.

    Runner-up · the casting
    Episode
  303. Apparent consensusApr 29, 2020 · ~40:00
    Escape From New York · 1981Romero

    Romero's performance is singled out first, with the synth soundtrack and Russell's star turn also praised as the strongest elements that still hold up.

    Runner-up · the synth score
    Episode
  304. Apparent consensusApr 23, 2020 · ~40:00
    Ronin · 1998the movie’s shifting structure and location work

    They praise how the film changes shape over time and how vividly it uses the French and European locations.

    Runner-up · the South of France setting
    Episode
  305. Apparent consensusApr 21, 2020 · ~48:00
    Ferris Bueller's Day Off · 1986The soundtrack / use of pop music

    The group centers on the film’s music choices as the thing that has held up best, with several other elements mentioned as strong too.

    Runner-up · Alan Ruck as Cameron
    Episode
  306. Apparent consensusApr 16, 2020 · ~1:20:00
    Love and Basketball · 2000the soundtrack

    They agree the soundtrack is the clearest thing that has aged best, while also praising the movie’s cast and basketball-world details.

    Runner-up · the cast overall
    Episode
  307. Apparent consensusApr 14, 2020 · ~1:04:00
    Basic Instinct · 1992Sharon Stone's performance

    The room treats Sharon Stone's performance as the clearest thing that still plays best, with a few other nostalgic details also praised.

    Runner-up · cigarette smoking and pre-tech-boom San Francisco
    Episode
  308. DeclaredApr 9, 2020 · ~48:00
    Enemy of the State · 1998Lisa Bonet

    They agree Lisa Bonet’s appearance and presence have aged best, with the cast also strongly praised.

    Runner-up · The supporting cast
    Episode
  309. Apparent consensusApr 7, 2020 · ~48:00
    Total Recall · 1990the humor and futuristic details

    They say the movie’s humor and futuristic tech ideas have aged very well, with Sharon Stone also singled out as timeless.

    Runner-up · Sharon Stone
    Episode
  310. Apparent consensusApr 3, 2020 · ~48:00
    Tommy Boy · 1995Rob Lowe and Brian Dennehy’s performances

    The discussion lands on Rob Lowe and Brian Dennehy as the strongest aging element, with several other gags also praised.

    Runner-up · the opening credits and the Callahan family portraits
    Episode
  311. DeclaredMar 26, 2020 · ~1:20:00
    The Karate Kid · 1984the 80s soundtrack

    The room settled on the soundtrack as the thing that has aged best, especially the movie's 80s songs and montages.

    Runner-up · the line 'What's the matter, Mommy not here to dress you?'
    Episode
  312. DeclaredMar 23, 2020 · ~40:00
    Edge of Tomorrow · 2014Emily Blunt as an action star

    They agree Blunt’s breakout as a tough action lead is what has aged best.

    Runner-up · Tom Cruise's smarmy, self-important performance
    Episode
  313. DeclaredMar 19, 2020 · ~32:00
    Cast Away · 2000the movie as a widescreen HD home-theater experience

    He says modern widescreen HD viewing really helps the film and is what has aged best.

    Episode
  314. DeclaredMar 5, 2020 · ~32:00
    Oceans 12 · 2004the look, sound and feel of the movie

    The room settles on the movie’s style and overall audiovisual feel as the strongest thing holding up over time.

    Runner-up · the chemistry of the ensemble
    Episode
  315. Apparent consensusFeb 27, 2020 · ~40:00
    Vision Quest · 1985Cooch saying, “You’re on a vision quest, man”

    They treat the title-drop line as the top aged-best detail while also praising Madonna and the soundtrack.

    Runner-up · Madonna's presence in the movie and soundtrack
    Episode
  316. Apparent consensusFeb 19, 2020 · ~56:00
    Higher Learning · 1995Remy's evolution

    They agree the movie’s strongest aged element is how Remy’s arc is set up and paid off.

    Runner-up · Malik's Columbus speech
    Episode
  317. Apparent consensusFeb 13, 2020 · ~56:00
    The Breakfast Club · 1985The fist pump / ending freeze-frame and the movie’s archetypes

    They single out the ending fist pump and freeze-frame, with some extra praise for the enduring character archetypes and the Niagara Falls running joke.

    Runner-up · Niagara Falls joke
    Episode
  318. Apparent consensusFeb 6, 2020 · ~1:12:00
    Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood · 2019Rick Dalton's house / the film's production design and recreated 1969 Hollywood

    They settled on the movie's recreated 1969 Hollywood world, especially Rick Dalton's house and the production design.

    Runner-up · the soundtrack and constant radio-TV ambience
    Episode
  319. DeclaredJan 24, 2020 · ~56:00
    Heat ("The Re-Heat") · 1995the action is the juice

    The hosts land on "the action is the juice" as the clearest aged-best choice, while also praising the film's Los Angeles setting.

    Runner-up · the Los Angeles locations and atmosphere
    Episode
  320. DeclaredJan 24, 2020 · ~53:00
    Heat ("The Re-Heat") · 1995"Great ass"

    They settle on Pacino’s "Great ass" outburst as the best-aged over-the-top moment, with several other rants discussed as contenders.

    Runner-up · "Give me all you got!" / "I'm angry. I'm very angry, Ralph."
    Episode
  321. Apparent consensusJan 16, 2020 · ~48:00
    King of New York · 1990the hip-hop gangster aspect

    They say the movie’s hip-hop gangster energy and its New York setting have held up best.

    Runner-up · 1990 New York as a place
    Episode
  322. DeclaredDec 23, 2019 · ~56:00
    The Talented Mr. Ripley · 1999Jude Law

    They agree Jude Law’s performance aged best, while also praising the movie’s Italy setting and the stars at their peak.

    Runner-up · Italy
    Episode
  323. Apparent consensusDec 20, 2019 · ~40:00
    Dunkirk · 2017the film's structure and Hans Zimmer's score

    The room treats Nolan's braided structure and Zimmer's score as the movie's biggest lasting strengths.

    Runner-up · Mark Rylance's performance
    Episode
  324. DeclaredDec 16, 2019 · ~1:36:00
    The Godfather Part II · 1974Young Pacino and young De Niro

    They settle on the look and presence of young Pacino and young De Niro as the strongest aging element.

    Runner-up · Gordon Willis's photography
    Episode
  325. Apparent consensusDec 10, 2019 · ~48:00
    Happy Gilmore · 1996Ben Stiller's Mr. Mister

    The room mostly treated Ben Stiller's subplot as the standout modern hold-up, with the happy-place material also getting praise.

    Runner-up · the happy-place scenes
    Episode
  326. Left openDec 3, 2019 · ~48:00
    The Wolf of Wall Street · 2013No clear winner recorded

    They cite several things that have aged well, including the movie’s anti-wealth theme, the asides, the cast, and Margot Robbie, but do not land on a single winner.

    Episode
  327. DeclaredNov 20, 2019 · ~40:00
    Skyfall · 2012Adele's song

    After listing several candidates, they agree that Adele's theme song wins the category.

    Runner-up · Judi Dench
    Episode
  328. DeclaredOct 30, 2019 · ~56:00
    The Shining · 1980The Steadicam

    They agree the Steadicam work is the movie's best-staged element.

    Runner-up · Dick Halloran's bedroom
    Episode
  329. Left openOct 14, 2019 · ~48:00
    Den of Thieves · 2018No clear winner recorded

    They toss out several candidates, including the cop names, Merriman, 50 Cent, and Pablo Schreiber’s chin, without landing on one clear winner.

    Episode
  330. Apparent consensusOct 11, 2019 · ~24:00
    Mr. Mom · 1983the overmatched-dad premise and 1980s parenting

    They settle on the movie’s basic parenting model and the overmatched dad setup as what holds up best.

    Runner-up · Keaton watching soap operas
    Episode
  331. Apparent consensusOct 7, 2019 · ~48:00
    Remember The Titans · 2000the Titan spirit theme song

    They settle on the Titan spirit theme because it has endured across sports broadcasts and became associated with Obama-era political moments.

    Episode
  332. Apparent consensusSep 25, 2019 · ~48:00
    The Shawshank Redemption · 1994Morgan Freeman's narration and performance

    The room converges on Freeman's narration and overall performance as the standout aging-best element.

    Runner-up · The score and Deakins' cinematography
    Episode
  333. DeclaredSep 16, 2019 · ~48:00
    Beverly Hills Cop · 1984Lisa Eilbacher / Jenny Summers

    The room lands on Jenny Summers, with Lisa Eilbacher singled out as the thing that has aged best.

    Episode
  334. DeclaredSep 1, 2019 · ~48:00
    Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid · 1969the widescreen presentation

    They agree that the film’s widescreen look has aged especially well on modern displays.

    Runner-up · Redford's performance
    Episode
  335. DeclaredAug 20, 2019 · ~48:00
    Fatal Attraction · 1987casting

    They land on the casting as the thing that has held up best, especially the central trio.

    Runner-up · Anne Archer’s hair
    Episode
  336. DeclaredAug 13, 2019 · ~48:00
    Gone Girl · 2014Rosamund Pike's performance as Amy Dunn

    The room ultimately centers on Rosamund Pike's performance as the thing that will last forever, with several other examples offered as secondary answers.

    Runner-up · Affleck putting on a Mets hat
    Episode
  337. Apparent consensusAug 8, 2019 · ~40:00
    Bloodsport · 1988Chong Li

    The room mostly highlights Chong Li as the strongest aging element, with a few side mentions for the tournament structure and other supporting pieces.

    Runner-up · Janice Kent and the importance of a free press
    Episode
  338. Apparent consensusAug 6, 2019 · ~48:00
    Collateral · 2004white-haired evil Tom Cruise

    They settle on Cruise’s white-haired hitman look as the thing that has held up best.

    Runner-up · the double-tap chest-head shooting pattern
    Episode
  339. DeclaredAug 1, 2019 · ~40:00
    The Town · 2010Jeremy Renner's performance

    They agree Renner is the thing that has aged the best in the movie.

    Runner-up · Blake Lively's performance
    Episode
  340. Apparent consensusJul 23, 2019 · ~56:00
    Top Gun · 1986Buzzing the tower

    They agree that buzzing the tower has entered everyday vernacular and stands out as the clearest thing that has aged well.

    Runner-up · Call signs
    Episode
  341. Apparent consensusJul 15, 2019 · ~54:00
    Inglourious Basterds · 2009the World War II French resistance atmosphere and language switching

    They favor the film's wartime French resistance vibe, multilingual dialogue, and the performances/music as the things that age best.

    Runner-up · waltz's performance
    Episode
  342. Apparent consensusJul 8, 2019 · ~40:00
    When Harry Met Sally... · 1989the script and the movie's clean, efficient structure

    The discussion centers on the script, the tight 96-minute structure, and how little of the movie feels dated, with no single formal winner announced.

    Runner-up · the soundtrack
    Episode
  343. Apparent consensusJul 3, 2019 · ~40:00
    No Country for Old Men · 2007The ending

    The hosts settle on the film’s abrupt ending as the thing that has aged best, with the western framework and Deakins-style visuals also praised.

    Runner-up · The Western quality and timeless visual style
    Episode
  344. Apparent consensusJun 11, 2019 · ~40:00
    Dead Poets Society · 1989the camaraderie between the kids

    The hosts settle on the boys' friendship and chemistry as the movie's strongest enduring quality.

    Runner-up · young Ethan Hawke
    Episode
  345. DeclaredMay 31, 2019 · ~48:00
    Fast Five · 2011The Rock as a free-agent acquisition for the franchise

    They agree that adding The Rock was the biggest thing that aged well because it supercharged the franchise without negative fallout.

    Runner-up · Vince's dramatic return
    Episode
  346. DeclaredMay 26, 2019 · ~32:00
    The Hangover · 2009the soundtrack and the Dan Band

    They decide the soundtrack and especially the Dan Band have aged extremely well, while also praising Galifianakis as the broader winner of the category.

    Runner-up · zach galifianakis's performance
    Episode
  347. DeclaredMay 13, 2019 · ~24:00
    John Wick: Chapter 2 · 2017The Continental’s rules, markers, and alternate-world mythology

    They agree the movie’s rule-bound assassin world is what has aged best, with the gearing-up details also praised.

    Runner-up · The gearing-up sequence
    Episode
  348. DeclaredApr 29, 2019 · ~32:00
    Mean Girls · 2004the whole movie, especially Regina George and the script

    The room ultimately agreed the movie as a whole has aged best, with Regina George and the writing singled out as the main reasons.

    Runner-up · the cast
    Episode
  349. DeclaredApr 19, 2019 · ~48:00
    Field of Dreams · 1989James Horner's score

    The room first lands on James Horner's score, with later agreement that the film's themes have also held up well.

    Runner-up · the themes of the movie
    Episode
  350. DeclaredApr 10, 2019 · ~32:00
    Major League · 1989Bob Euchre

    The room settles on Bob Euchre as the element that has aged best because his local-announcer character still feels vivid and influential.

    Episode
  351. DeclaredMar 25, 2019 · ~32:00
    Pretty Woman · 1990Beverly Hills

    Bill settles on Beverly Hills as the thing that has aged best in the movie.

    Runner-up · the necklace scene
    Episode
  352. Apparent consensusMar 18, 2019 · ~40:00
    The Natural · 1984Brimley and Farnsworth as Pop and Red

    The room settles on Wilford Brimley and Richard Farnsworth as the strongest example of what still plays best in the movie, with the score also praised.

    Runner-up · the Randy Newman score
    Episode
  353. Apparent consensusMar 11, 2019 · ~40:00
    Broadcast News · 1987the movie’s take on news as an unkillable but changing media institution

    They agreed the film’s central idea about media institutions and news feeling like a daily event has aged very well.

    Runner-up · Holly Hunter’s character and the media-workplace dynamics
    Episode
  354. DeclaredFeb 26, 2019 · ~40:00
    Reality Bites · 1994Winona Ryder

    They land on Winona Ryder as the standout thing that has aged best, with the soundtrack and AIDS treatment also praised.

    Runner-up · the soundtrack
    Episode
  355. DeclaredFeb 18, 2019 · ~32:00
    Dave · 1993the cameos

    The room settles on the movie’s long list of cameos as the strongest thing that has aged well.

    Runner-up · the soundtrack/music
    Episode
  356. DeclaredFeb 4, 2019 · ~32:00
    The Warriors · 1979Cyrus speech

    After a few candidates are raised, they land on Cyrus’s speech as the part that still works best.

    Runner-up · The world-building and gang-network setup
    Episode
  357. DeclaredJan 28, 2019 · ~48:00
    Proof of Life · 2000David Caruso’s Dino performance

    They agree Caruso’s wildly overcooked Dino performance has aged better than anything else in the movie.

    Runner-up · the Crowe-Ryan sexual tension
    Episode
  358. Apparent consensusJan 21, 2019 · ~24:00
    The Fast and the Furious · 2001Brian and Dom's father speech / Brian vs. Vince rivalry

    They discuss several candidates, but the strongest consensus lands on Brian versus Vince and the father's speech as the best-aged material.

    Runner-up · Brian giving Dom the keys at the end
    Episode
  359. DeclaredJan 14, 2019 · ~24:00
    Old School · 2003Earmuffs

    The room settles on the Earmuffs joke as the most durable line from the movie, with several other bits mentioned as strong runners-up.

    Runner-up · The Dan Band
    Episode
  360. Apparent consensusJan 7, 2019 · ~48:00
    The Godfather · 1972The wedding sequence and the family setup

    The room keeps circling back to the wedding scene, the family dynamics, and other classic details as the movie's best-aged material.

    Runner-up · The family dynamic / use of the word consigliere
    Episode
  361. Apparent consensusDec 24, 2018 · ~32:00
    Tombstone · 1993the mustaches

    The mustaches are treated as the clearest enduring strength, with multiple other period details also praised.

    Runner-up · the closing credits
    Episode
  362. DeclaredDec 18, 2018 · ~32:00
    Con Air · 1997Nicolas Cage

    Cage is named as the best-aged element, with Malkovich also strongly praised.

    Runner-up · John Malkovich
    Episode
  363. DeclaredDec 11, 2018 · ~32:00
    The Firm · 1993the soundtrack

    The hosts say the soundtrack is the clear winner because it shapes the movie's tone in a way that still stands out.

    Runner-up · the Cayman Islands as a locale
    Episode
  364. Apparent consensusNov 8, 2018 · ~40:00
    All the Presidents Men · 1976the old-school newspaper world / newsroom atmosphere

    They settle on the movie’s recreated 1970s newsroom and newspaper culture as what has aged best.

    Runner-up · the value of reporting and getting the story right
    Episode
  365. Apparent consensusOct 2, 2018 · ~32:00
    Dazed and Confused · 1993The cast

    They agree the cast is the biggest thing that has aged well, alongside the period details and one-day structure.

    Runner-up · McConaughey and the 70s music
    Episode
  366. Apparent consensusSep 20, 2018 · ~40:00
    True Romance · 1993James Gandolfini as a young actor

    The hosts circle back to several candidates, but Gandolfini's early glimpse of Tony Soprano is the choice they most clearly settle on.

    Runner-up · Brad Pitt as Floyd
    Episode
  367. Apparent consensusSep 3, 2018 · ~32:00
    Taken · 2008Liam Neeson

    The room settles on Liam Neeson as the thing that aged best because the role retrofitted his whole career.

    Runner-up · the phone-call speech
    Episode
  368. DeclaredAug 23, 2018 · ~16:00
    Mad Max: Fury Road · 2015Charlize Theron’s performance

    The panel explicitly settles on Charlize Theron’s performance as the movie’s best-aged element, with the action as the main alternative.

    Runner-up · The action sequences
    Episode
  369. Apparent consensusAug 16, 2018 · ~40:00
    Wedding Crashers · 2005The wealthy DC-area setting and overall wedding-party vibe

    They say the affluent Washington-area backdrop aged nicely and helps the movie feel bigger and funnier.

    Runner-up · The soundtrack
    Episode
  370. Apparent consensusAug 9, 2018 · ~32:00
    My Best Friends Wedding · 1997Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz's looks and the title

    The room agrees the title, the leads' looks, and the movie's backup-pact idea have all held up well.

    Runner-up · the backup pact concept
    Episode
  371. Apparent consensusAug 1, 2018 · ~48:00
    Die Hard · 1988John McTiernan’s filmmaking

    They praise several things, but the strongest consensus is that McTiernan’s direction is what has aged best.

    Runner-up · Hans Gruber
    Episode
  372. DeclaredJul 26, 2018 · ~24:00
    Mission: Impossible · 1996the default De Palma visual style

    They agree the movie's controlled De Palma visual style has held up best over time.

    Runner-up · the Hitchcockian vibe
    Episode
  373. DeclaredJul 20, 2018 · ~24:00
    Midnight Run · 1988De Niro and Grodin's chemistry

    They agree the chemistry between De Niro and Grodin is what has aged best, with the film's emotional beats also praised.

    Runner-up · the sentimental emotional moments
    Episode
  374. DeclaredJun 28, 2018 · ~24:00
    The Devil Wears Prada · 2006The boss being mean to an assistant plot

    They agree the movie’s boss-vs-assistant dynamic has aged especially well.

    Episode
  375. DeclaredJun 7, 2018 · ~24:00
    Oceans 11 · 2001the tone

    They agree that the movie's tone has aged best because the heist still feels lively, stylish, and plausible.

    Runner-up · George Clooney's suits
    Episode
  376. DeclaredMay 24, 2018 · ~32:00
    The Social Network · 2010the opening scene, the deposition scenes, the Armie Hammer CGI, and the soundtrack

    The hosts broadly agree that several elements aged best, especially the opening sequence, the deposition structure, the Winklevoss CGI, and Trent Reznor/Atticus Ross score.

    Episode
  377. DeclaredApr 11, 2018 · ~24:00
    The Princess Bride · 1987Robin Wright

    They agree Robin Wright is the clearest thing that has aged best in the movie.

    Episode
  378. DeclaredMar 29, 2018 · ~40:00
    Michael Clayton · 2007The post-Enron, pre-financial-crisis cynicism and law-firm jargon

    They conclude the movie's late-Bush-era corporate cynicism and legal jargon have aged best, with the period details also praised.

    Runner-up · Clooney's stubble and flip phones
    Episode
  379. Left openMar 14, 2018 · ~48:00
    Creed · 2015No clear winner recorded

    They praise several elements, especially the music, but do not land on a single winner.

    Episode
  380. Apparent consensusFeb 27, 2018 · ~40:00
    Get Out · 2017the casting

    The room settles on the casting as the strongest thing that has held up, with several performances singled out but no formal vote.

    Runner-up · Daniel Kaluuya
    Episode
  381. DeclaredFeb 7, 2018 · ~32:00
    Miami Vice · 2006the cinematography

    They agree the movie’s look has held up best, especially the nighttime cinematography and color work.

    Runner-up · the mid-2000s music
    Episode
  382. Apparent consensusFeb 3, 2018 · ~16:00
    Varsity Blues · 1999the football scenes / hurry-up no-huddle spread offense

    The room settles on the football scenes, especially the spread offense, as the part that still holds up best.

    Runner-up · the late-90s soundtrack
    Episode
  383. DeclaredJan 25, 2018 · ~40:00
    Good Will Hunting · 1997the friendship/interpersonal relationships

    They settle on the movie’s friendship dynamics, especially the bonds between Will, Chucky, and Sean, as what has aged best.

    Runner-up · the dialogue
    Episode
  384. DeclaredDec 14, 2017 · ~24:00
    Zodiac · 2007the film’s procedural ambiguity and obsessive detail

    They agree the movie’s ambiguity and painstaking period detail have held up especially well.

    Episode
  385. DeclaredDec 7, 2017 · ~40:00
    48 Hrs. · 1982Young Eddie Murphy

    The room ultimately picks young Eddie Murphy as what has aged the best, with Gans and the soundtrack also praised.

    Runner-up · James Riemar as Gans
    Episode
  386. DeclaredNov 30, 2017 · ~32:00
    Friday · 1995Nia Long

    Nia Long is chosen as the clear winner for aging the best, with the discussion focusing on how unchanged she looks over time.

    Episode
  387. Apparent consensusOct 5, 2017 · ~24:00
    Clueless · 1995amy heckerling

    The room settles on Amy Heckerling's craft and the movie's still-sharp execution as what has aged best.

    Runner-up · cher horowitz's style
    Episode
  388. DeclaredSep 28, 2017 · ~16:00
    Titanic · 1997Leo and Kate's chemistry

    They explicitly identify the lead chemistry as what has held up best, with the score also praised as an all-timer.

    Runner-up · the music
    Episode
  389. Apparent consensusSep 21, 2017 · ~16:00
    Speed · 1994Sandra Bullock

    The room mostly lands on young Sandra Bullock, though Keanu’s haircut and performance get substantial support too.

    Runner-up · Keanu Reeves
    Episode
  390. Apparent consensusSep 14, 2017 · ~24:00
    The Silence of the Lambs · 1991the concept of serial killers and the movie’s music

    They circle around several candidates, but the conversation settles on the concept of the serial killers and the creepy music as the strongest aging well.

    Runner-up · the Lecter mask and stretcher imagery
    Episode
  391. Apparent consensusAug 24, 2017 · ~16:00
    Point Break · 1991Swayze and Keanu Reeves together

    The room settles on the Swayze-Keanu pairing as the movie's strongest lasting element, with some love also for the ex-presidents masks and the bank-robber premise.

    Runner-up · the ex-presidents masks / bank robber concept
    Episode
  392. DeclaredAug 17, 2017 · ~24:00
    The Departed · 2006Cranberry juice

    They settle on the cranberry-juice bar exchange as the standout thing that has aged best.

    Episode