By The Week

Can haunted rides kill? Not necessary, but can theme park rides kill our belief that Eddie Murphy is a good actor? Let's find out. As Disney was getting into adapting their rides into movies, how successful were they with The Haunted Mansion? One of the most beloved rides in Disneyland comes to... life? Afterlife?

Hello there ghouls and girls! Would you like to hear a scary tale this Halloween season? A story of a boy you likes a girl named Hannah. A boy named Champ who screams like a girl. An author who is tormented by a dummy of his own making. And two grown men talking about ordering books from the Scholastic Book Club pamphlet. Then do we have a story for you, "The Cuckoo Podcast of Doom!"

Did you have a house in your neighborhood that you thought for sure was haunted? Or a house with a cranky old man telling you to get off his lawn? Well this movie has both! Join DJ, Chowder, and Jenny (along with a star studded cast of 2006) as they try to save their neighborhood from the MONSTER HOUSE!

28 years after the original Tron dazzled and confused audiences, technology has progressed enough to bring us a new installment into the Tron world. (As well as all those kids that watched the original grew up to work in Hollywood.) With updated visuals, a trip into the uncanny valley, and an impressive Daft Punk soundtrack. How does this one stand next to Tron 1982?

In 1982, a group of talented artists and a director with a wild idea was able to convince Disney to fund a movie that inspired so many future artists, confused adults about what computers were like inside, and started a cult following of glowing cloths. Join us was visit the Encom 511 and see if Jeff Bridges can stop a rogue computer program from... becoming sentient?

Ah... the early 90s, when Branden Fraser was barely starting out, Pauly Shore was doing his thing, Sean Astin wasn't Samwise, and a cave man was weezing the juice at the corner store. What does that even mean?! Join us in visiting this 90s high school movie with a prehistoric twist! "Don't tax my gig so hardcore cruster."

Let's return to the early 90s when roller blading was the coolest thing you could do. A calm, cool, collected California boy is sent to the Midwest where he has to surf on his bed and try to impress the locals with his roller blading skills. "Listen bra, how about we talk this out over a basket of fries?" Join us for our review of Airborne!

We've seen him scared. Seen him save Christmas. Now let's see how he fares in High School! With the help of German scientists Ernest will gain the brains and confidence to save his school and his job... or will he Ernest things?! Oh yeah! And Sarah Chalke is there.

Did you think that E.T. ever needed to be reinterpreted? No? Well Mac and Me did it! Complete with Coca Cola, McDonalds, and a kid in a wheelchair that falls off a cliff side to his... not death! What are the MACs power set? And will they eventually drink all the Coca Cola in the world? Let's find out!

Hello Navigator. Where would you like to go? 8 years into the future?! To see all the superhero movies made up until then. COMPLIANCE! In this one, a little boy is taken into a future he's been missing, can Paul Reubens help him figure out what's going on or will the 80s government study him for the rest of life? Let's find out!

Remember Bastion from the NeverEnding Story? Well, he's back from Fantasia as the prefect child. So perfect his parents will use him to win little league games and complain that he's too reliable. With his friend Turtle, DARYL will learn how to be a kid and how to fly a stealth jet. Have you seen D.A.R.Y.L. before?

Ever had dreams of circuit boards that could take you into space?! Then you might have what it takes to be an Explorer... or a Dreamer? Not sure, we should ask Ethan Hawke. Joins us as we review another movie made by the iconic Gremlins Director, Joe Dante!

Why do we love Fridays? They mark the end of a work week. You can get some flat mozzarella sticks there. Fast food places give a away free fries (with a purchase of $1 or more). And they have a tendency to get freaky! Not that kind of freaky! But before they get freakier, let's go back to 2003 to watch little Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis swap bodies.

In the sky, is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's a dog with a wonky ear! Oh, and Superman is there too. The time has finally arrived, has James Gunn redeemed Superman? Is the DCU ready for their own successful franchise? Before we talk about that, let's talk about what happened here.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to have John Travolta's face? How about Nicolas Cage's face?! In the peak of 90's action movies, John Woo takes us on a action packed journey with these two iconic actors. Face swaps, plane chase, speed boat chase, unnecessary flips and dives over furniture! Are you ready for this?

Remember that Fantastic Four movie that came out in the 90s? No? Huh! Me neither. Marvel went to great lengths to erase this movie from the world but the first family found a way to survive thanks to a bootleg copy and dedicated fans! Punch this one into your search engine and enjoy Dr. Doom clicking his gloves from scene to scene. Enjoy!

"Jacket on and jacket off" are back! And with a clever dialog exploitation the Miyaji and Han universes are now one! "Two Branches, One Tree." After our Karate Kid journey, it only made sense we review Karate Kid Legends. Get the popcorn out and let's Miyagi-Do This!

As we approach the One Year milestone, what better way to celebrate then by watching a movie of the same name? Year One, a late 2000s comedy that was riding the wave of raunchy comedies, Jack Black being Jack Black and Michael Cera being well... Michael Cera! Join us as we travel through some biblical locations with these out of place characters.

After all the Superman movies we watched, we couldn't move on without visiting the show that brought Superman to a new generation and showed that the kryptonian's story can be modernized, teen angst and all. How many times can we see Tom Welling get hit by a car? All the time! "Somebody saaaaave me!!"

On the eve of a new Superman film we're going back to 2013! 35 years after the first Superman film's release we have a new origin movie of Superman. With a new director who has a vision and color pallet that will drive fans crazy! Does this more human take on Superman resonate with you or would you crush him like you were General Zod? I will find him!

Superman Returns to Earth 5 years after finding out he might have gotten Lois Lane pregnant and wasn't ready to be a dad. Or least that's according to our own head canon. 19 years after Superman 4, the man of steel returns to the big screen with an almost whole new cast! Join us as we near the end of our Superman movie review journey.

Well gosh everyone, it's been such a swell journey so far. It's hard to say goodbye to Christopher Reeve and all the original cast of this series of films. Join us as we visit the final Reeve Superman film where he tries to rid the world of nuclear weapons because a very old sounding boy asks him to. He'll try to juggle two women and Lex Luther is back with some new tricks!

Superman 2's part-time director takes full helm of this Superman film. With a comedic legend. Wacky citizens. A winter getaway on a skyscraper. Fur floors. A fight with your evil self. A Cyborg cameo!? And Superman is in there somewhere. I think this one has the makings of the best Superman movie... (it doesn't.)

Little did we realize that studio meddling was happening with DC movies before the Snyderverse, Donner is fired and Lester takes over a nearly complete film. We take a look at both versions but one thing carries throughout, they kryptonians are kind of jerks! Kneel before Zod!

The superhero movie that began the superhero movie trend got off to an iconic start. The actors, the music, the story... the ending? Well it can't all be perfect. Join us as we visit "Krypten," the wheat fields of "Kansas," and the fast paced "Metropolis" with Superman! Will the movie make you believe a man can fly?

Our first bonus episode! We give our impressions on Cobra Kai and the Karate Kid Animated Series! Are they both canon? Have you seen both of these? Miyaji wrestling an alligator! Johnny and Daniel finally make peace!? And we discuss Miyaji's one true weakness.

Move over LaRusso and make room for Dre Parker! We have a new kid in town in a new town! No matter where you go you'll find a cute girl and bullies that will make you want to learn karate... I mean Kung Fu! Dre will face the same challenges but in a different language (subtitles are recommended).

Gone are the troubles a boy in the 80s faced and replaced with troubles a girl in the 90s faced in high school! The death of her parents, an overbearing grandmother, hulking high school boys that are very forward, a hawk with an injured wing, and a wise karate teacher. A young Hilary Swank takes the lead role along with Pat Morita to see what he can teach her about life, balance, and karate!

The Macchio and Morita series comes to a close when an old enemy teams calls his best friend to beat up a kid and an old man because he was acting like a fool in public. All while Daniel and Miyagi try to open a bonsai tree business and Daniel keeps things plutonic between the pottery shop owner across the street. Joins as we talk about Karate Kid Part 3!

Picking up right after the previous film, we get to see what happened after the All Valley Karate Tournament and then set on adventure to Mr. Miyaji's hometown? What will Daniel get up to? Getting bullied? Fall in love? Learn some karate? Yep! But this time in Okinawa.

Join us as we return to a simpler time! When karate ruled the streets and we learned that simple chores can turn us into a defensive karate champion! And, that going the distance is more than proving your strong enough physically but you have the determination. Understand?

Hey you guys!! Join us on an adventure with Thanos, Samwise Gamgee, and Cipher across the town of Astoria, Oregon. Pushy country club owners are forcing families out of their homes and the only thing that can save them is pirate treasure. Yes, that is the movie. Goonies never say die!

Wolfman's got nards!! But at least he isn't a peeping tom like 80's cool guy Rudy. Let's venture in to see the not-so-Universal Monsters and a group of not-so-Goonies kids to face off for the fate of... a town? Come check out this fun classic that mixes adventure, horror, and comedy. 1987's, Monster Squad!

Remember those days of walking the train tracks with your buddies? Pooling your money together to see if you have enough money for snacks? Going on an adventure to find a dead body? No?! Well at least not the last one. Join us and this group of 4 friends as they discover more about themselves and try to avoid years of therapy. Let's talk about "Stand By Me."

Our series on being transported into different worlds comes to a climatic close with the third installment of "The NeverEnding Story." What life lesson will Bastion learn again in this movie? Can Jack Black save this movie? And is that the real Falcor? What's more powerful, the Empty, the Nothing, or... the Nasty?!

We have a new bully in town today, life! Young Bastion sets off on a journey to face his fears in the land of Fantasia once again with an entirely new cast! Armed with an infinite wishing necklace, will he be able to do it? Only if he can hold onto his memories and not be manipulated by an evil woman. Will he wish for one step at a time to help him climb a building? Or wish to turn an acid lake into kool-aid? Let's find out together!

Movie bullies are at it again. Pushing a protagonist into a journey of excitement, danger, discovery and eventual payback! With a cool soundtrack and a one of kind Luck Dragon to keep us company. Little Bastion takes a book, skips his math test, and goes on a life changing journey. Join us as we review The NeverEnding Story!

You've seen turtle ninjas. But have you seen kangaroo martial artists floating like they are in a Hong Kong wushu film? How about an over the top insecure villain with a colorful wardrobe? And a chef who jump kicks a faucet handle to turn on the water? Well you're in luck, Warriors of Virtue has all three! Sure the story pretty straight forward and there's ADR all over, but it's an excellent time. Join us as we cover this little treasure.

Did you know that you burn more calories eating celery than it actually contains? Richie Taylor knows that one. A little boy who lives his life according to statistics is pulled into an illustration of adventure, fantasy, and horror in "The Pagemaster." Will his statistics help him on this journey of risks and self discovery? Probably not. Join us in revisiting this beautiful film.

Our series on 90's underdog sports movies wraps up with The Big Green! The rundown and hopeless town of Elma, Texas has seen better days. So what does it need? A transfer teacher from England and a washed up football star will rally their students and the town behind America's sport! Football! Or, sorry. Soccer! Can they do it? Or is it all a fever dream? Let's find out.

Let's go to camp together! Camp Hope hosts a wonderful array of activities for... (let's see here) for heavy set boys! Or at least it should until a spoiled rich kid turned fitness guru takes over the camp to make a promotional video for a weight loss regiment. Ben Stiller workshops an over the top character that must be seen (or at least talked about). Join us with our review of Heavyweights!

Rick Morranis and Ed O'Niell playing brothers who are putting together rival football teams. Check. A tough as nails tomboy gets a crush on Devon Sawa (who can blame her?). Check. Cameo from John Madden. Check. And a ragtag of kids who aren't very good athletes go on to win the big game? Sounds like Little Giants to me!

Presidents Day is right around the corner and so is another Captain America movie. But before the Marvel machine was putting out big movies every year we as kids had to survive on what super hero films and cartoons we could in the 90s. Was it better then? Or should we all watch the 90's Captain America film to gain some perspective? Let's find out together how many cars Steve Rogers can steal in this film.

Ever wonder what it would it be like to be richest kid in the world? Would you have a dog named Dollar? Would you have an English butler? Would you have a kooky inventor friend? Would your parents build a "Mount Rushmore" type structure with your families faces on them? Maybe? No? How about have your own McDonald's in your house?! Now you're talking! Join as we review Richie Rich and live vicariously through the richest kid in the world.

What would you if you were 11 years old, had a million dollars, are a third child, and need to learn a life lesson? Maybe that's there's more to life than money. Maybe it's okay to put the moves on a woman 20 years your senior. Let's find out together as we visit "Blank Check." Young Preston Waters lucks his way to getting a million dollars from a shady adult, what will he do with all that money!?

Remember the 90s, when it seemed like movie kids were getting all different sorts of exotic animal pets? Gorillas, whales, pandas, seals, wolves, and monkeys! How about a kleptomaniac monkey joining a not so responsible pre-teen with family issues? Monkey Trouble has you covered! Join us to see if a little Thora Birch can stay out of trouble when this little monkey can't help but steal things.

Happy New Year everyone! Welcoming the new year with a very new movie! Gremlins 2: The NEW Batch. The Gremlins return to take over an expensive "hi-tech" building in New York. It's up to Gizmo, Billy, and Kate to save the building. New Gremlins, new setting, new characters, new songs, new wackiness... see! Very new movie.

Happy Post-Christmas week. We're still feeling the high of the holidays and we are about to rampage on the little town of Hill Valley - I mean Kingston Falls! Join us as we round out the year with our final holiday movie of the year, Gremlins! Remember, don't eat anything after midnight or you just might terrorize a small town afterwards.

Tis the season of giving, charity, family, friends, and Muppets? Bah humbug! Unless you're Ebenezer Scrooge! Join us on our visit of The Muppet Christmas Carol. An endearing take on Charles Dickens classic Christmas tale that asks us to look inward at our past, present, and future selves. But with Kermit, Gonzo, Rizzio, and Ms. Piggy in the mix!

The holidays are in full swing and kids want the IT toys of the season... at least back in the 90s! We're reviewing Arnold Schwarzenegger's, Jingle All the Way. Let's go back to see what holidays looked like in 90s America where the IT toys ruled the toy aisles and kids hearts. Have you done all your holiday shopping?

It's the holidays Vern! We've seen Ernest save Halloween but can he save Christmas in Orlando? Santa visits the Sunshine State to find his replacement for the job of Santa. As luck would have it, Santa runs into Ernest and a wayward teenager that might be able to help him find that person. Join us for a winter day in Orlando with "Ernest Saves Christmas."

It's winter everyone. This month we'll be reviewing holiday movies! We start off with Jack Frost! Michael Keaton is a wayward dad who really wants to make it as a musician but he has a tragic accident... death! He returns as a snow man to make this right with his son. Join us in visiting this not so holiday classic.

Last in our John Candy movie journey is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! Said by some a Thanksgiving classic. John Candy teams up with Steve Martin in this holiday round-trip movie where the universe is going to test their patience in trying to get home for the holidays. Join us in visiting PT&A!

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme! It's time for a... Cool Runnings review! Our journey of John Candy movies continue this week when he is enlisted by an aspiring Olympian sprinter who gets disqualified. So he decides to enter the Winter Olympics with Jamaica's first Bobsledding team. Inspired by the events of the 1988 Winter Olympics, join us in revisiting this inspiring sports story.

Have you ever had to rely on a... well historically unreliable relative? Or have to deal with a teenager that is angry with you for no seemingly apparent reason? Then Uncle Buck is here for you. Join us in visiting a John Hughes classic in our journey of John Candy movies.

This review is set to ludicrous (normal) speed! This month we are reviewing movies with John Candy. Join us in our review of Spaceballs, the 80's sci-fi spoof from Mel Brooks. Have the jokes aged well? Let's find out!

Happy Halloween everyone! This time, we will be talking about Ernest Scared Stupid. A movie the walks the line of kid friendly comedy and horror. Did this movie scare you when you were going up? Or did you look passed the horror and had a good time watching an Ernest movie? "Know what I mean?"

We're going to put a spell on you and take you back to Salem, Massachusetts where it seems to be okay to razz someone who is a virgin because they might just be the one to wake the Sanderson Sisters. Join us as we talk about this Halloween must watch for so many people.

Our journey through Halloween 90's movies resumes as we visit the magical place called Halloweentown! A coming of age story for kids who feel there is more to the world and that there is more potential hidden inside them. Have you visited Halloweentown recently? Join us as we visit it for the first time.

Robots in Disguise! Let's return to the 80's and visit the first fully animated Transformers feature film. Solid animation, music that will pump you up, a pace that that doesn't let up, and character choices that you won't see today. Is there more than meets the eye to this movie?

The Halloween decorations are going up and to get into the frightening season let's watch a movie with scary ghosts! Join us in revisiting 1995's Casper, a lovable cgi main character, another latch key kid, rude uncles, and a spooky house. Do the story, jokes, and cameos still hold up? Let's find out.

We return to the late 90s for this animated classic that teaches us we have the power to choose who we want to be. Vin Diesel wants to be Super Man and we can only follow in that example. Join us in talking about The Iron Giant and share your thoughts on your experience with The Iron Giant.

Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum return for their final adventure in the 3 Ninjas series. Joined by Amanda (a tech savvy new neighbor) and Hulk Hogan as Dave Dragon. While visiting the Mega Mountain amusement park a terrorist group takes over and hold the entire park hostage. It's up to the kids to stop them. Very plausible right? We hope you join us in visiting this movie.

The original cast returns in this adventure to help a community of Native Americans in their efforts to save their land from a land owning tycoon who's polluting the land. Can Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum save the day and stay humble at the same time? Join us for a listen.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Let's revisit a childhood classic this week together and see if this movie was actually appropriate for kids to watch. Either way, it'll be a good time.

2 years later we have new kids, a new villain, a new setting, and more hijinks with Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum. Can the boys deliver a scared dagger to a Ninja Tournament to present to the new champion. Join Shawn and I to hear about this 3 Ninjas sequel.

Returning to 1992 in the height of 90's karate craze. 3 Ninjas shows 3 boys take on a crime lord gun runner who loves being a bad guy and pushing around an old man. Join us in revisiting this one.

We complete The Mighty Ducks trilogy this week with D3: The Mighty Ducks. The quack attack is back but Coach Bombay is gone. The Ducks have to tackle a new school and new coach on their own. Can the Ducks still fly together and learn how to play two way hockey?

On our second episode, we continue our revisit of the Mighty Ducks Franchise. The Ducks join the world stage at the Junior Goodwill Games as Team USA! Coach Bombay learns more life lessons, the Ducks tackle a difficult opponent, and we continue to have fun talking about it all.

On our first episode we talk about 1992's The Mighty Ducks. Watching it with fresh eyes and talking about what we thought, what we remember, and general facts about the movie. Is it so good? Or so bad?

Quack! Quack! Quack!