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Published by Olen Vanderleeden
Where Gen X nostalgia meets fresh perspectives from Millennials and Gen Z. Each week, we dive back into the iconic films of the 80s to see if they still hold up today. Join us as we debate whether these classics are cinematic gold or just a relic of the past.
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This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , there can be only one! We’re joined once again by special guest Mark Wolters to revisit Highlander (1986), the movie that gave us immortal sword fights, Sean Connery playing an Egyptian Spaniard with a Scottish accent, and a Queen soundtrack that had absolutely no reason to go this hard. Does this gloriously strange 80s fantasy still deserve immortality, or is it finally time to take its head?
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit The Toy (1982), the Richard Pryor comedy that asks one of the strangest questions in movie history: what if a billionaire bought a person as a plaything for his spoiled son? With Pryor's legendary charisma, Jackie Gleason chewing the scenery, and a premise that raises more than a few eyebrows today, we break down the laughs, the heart, and the uncomfortable moments. Does this forgotten comedy still have something to say, or should it stay in the toy box? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Cast: Will Corry & Josh Fleming
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we head back to school with The Substitute (1996), where Tom Berenger proves that the best way to deal with a difficult classroom is apparently to send in a mercenary. With gangs, corruption, covert operations, and a teaching style definitely not approved by the school board, this is peak 90s action-movie logic. But is The Substitute an underrated action gem, or should this class have been dismissed decades ago? Time to find out. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Cast: Emily & Clef Seeley
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we turn down the lights and revisit 9½ Weeks (1986). Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger star in the erotic drama that became a pop-culture phenomenon thanks to blindfolds, refrigerators, and a whole lot of questionable relationship decisions. We revisit the chemistry, the controversy, and that unforgettable soundtrack to ask: is this still a seductive 80s classic, or has 9½ Weeks aged into 117 minutes of red flags? Hosts: Mathew Stockton & Olen Vanderleeden Cast: Nicky Morda & Will Corry
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we crawl through a tiny office door and straight into John Malkovich’s head with Being John Malkovich (1999). Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze give us puppets, identity crises, questionable relationships, and one of the strangest premises ever committed to film. More than 25 years later, is this surreal comedy still as clever and original as we remember, or is it weird simply for the sake of being weird? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & MathewStockton Cast: Sean & Josh
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we plug into David Cronenberg's Scanners (1981), the sci-fi horror classic that gave us one of the most unforgettable scenes in movie history. Beyond the exploding heads, we explore psychic warfare, corporate conspiracies, and Cronenberg's uniquely unsettling vision of the human mind. Is Scanners a true body horror masterpiece, or is it remembered for one spectacular moment? Join us as we find out if it's too old... or pure gold. Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Chris Cast: Josh Fleming & Anthony
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we journey to the mystical world of The Dark Crystal (1982) with special guest Brad Elliott . Jim Henson and Frank Oz created one of the most ambitious fantasy films ever made, bringing an entire world to life without a single human actor. From the unforgettable Skeksis to the breathtaking puppetry and world-building, we explore whether this fantasy classic still captivates audiences—or if it's simply too strange for modern viewers. Join us as we discover if The Dark Crystal is too old... or pure gold. Hosts: Olen van der Leeden & Mathew Stockton Special Guest: Brad Elliott Cast: Will Corry & Anthony
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we crack open one of horror’s strangest cult classics: Phantasm (1979). With the mysterious Tall Man, deadly silver spheres, killer dwarfs, and a plot that feels like it was dreamed up at 3 a.m., this low-budget horror icon has been unsettling audiences for decades. But does Phantasm still deliver the chills, or is it just a bizarre relic from horror's golden age? Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Cast: Anthony & Evan Mallick
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we dive into James Cameron’s underwater sci-fi epic The Abyss (1989) with special guest Kirk Krack , one of the world's leading freediving and underwater experts. Together, we explore the film’s groundbreaking visual effects, the realities of deep-sea diving, and the incredible performances from Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Does The Abyss still stand as one of Cameron’s greatest achievements, or has it sunk beneath the waves of time? Special Guest: Kirk Krack Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Cast: Sean & Nicole
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we set sail with Jason and the Argonauts (1963), the mythological adventure that inspired generations of filmmakers. From clashing skeletons and towering bronze giants to gods meddling in mortal affairs, Ray Harryhausen’s groundbreaking stop-motion effects remain legendary. But over 60 years later, does this fantasy epic still feel magical, or has it become more of a museum piece? Host: Olen Vanderleeden Cast: Anthony & Sean
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit The Princess Bride (1987), the fairy tale that somehow has everything: sword fights, true love, revenge, pirates, giants, rodents of unusual size, and one of the most quotable scripts ever written. It's a movie beloved by multiple generations, but does it still enchant first-time viewers, or is its reputation bigger than its legend? Cast: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Host: Nicole & Evan Mallick
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we dive into Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling epic Magnolia (1999). With an all-star cast including Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, John C. Reilly, and Jason Robards, this ambitious drama weaves together stories of love, regret, forgiveness, and... frogs. Does this critically acclaimed masterpiece still captivate audiences, or is it simply too long and too strange for modern viewers? Join us as we unpack one of the most talked-about films of the 90s. Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Co-Hosts: Clef Seeley & Will Corry
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit Straight Talk (1992), the comedy where Dolly Parton accidentally becomes a radio advice host despite having absolutely no qualifications other than being Dolly Parton. Does this overlooked rom-com still deserve a listen, or should it stay off the air? Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Kim Cast: Jess, Nicole, & Will Corry
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit Three Men and a Baby (1987),where three bachelors and one unexpected baby attempt to be comedy gold. Starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson, this fish-out-of-water comedy mixes parenting chaos, friendship, and just enough 80s charm to fill a nursery. But does this family favorite still deliver the laughs, or should it stay in the playpen of nostalgia? Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Cast: Nicole & Debbie
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we tackle Gymkata (1985), the movie that asked a question nobody else dared: what if gymnastics was the ultimate martial art? Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas flips, kicks, and pommel-horses his way through an absurd action adventure filled with ninjas, secret missions, and the most conveniently placed gymnastics equipment in movie history. Is Gymkata an overlooked action gem, or a glorious train wreck that must be seen to be believed? Cohost: Olen Vanderleeden & Mathew Stockton Cast: Josh Fleming & Nicole
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we call in sick and spend the day with Ferris Bueller. John Hughes' 1986 classic follows the world's most confident teenager as he skips school, steals a Ferrari, crashes a parade, and somehow convinces everyone he's the good guy. But does Ferris still charm modern audiences, or would he be TikTok-famous for all the wrong reasons? Join us as we revisit one of the most beloved comedies of the 80s. Host: Olen van der Leeden & Mathew Stockton Co-Host: Nicole & Sean
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we head back to Ridgemont High to revisit Cameron Crowe’s 1982 coming-of-age classic. From Jeff Spicoli’s legendary classroom antics to mall jobs, dating disasters, and life lessons that definitely wouldn’t make it into a school curriculum today, Fast Times at Ridgemont High helped define the teen movie genre. But does it still capture the reality of growing up, or is it stuck in detention with the rest of the 80s? Hosts: Olen van der Leeden & Mathew Stockton Co-Hosts: Will Corry & Niki Mohrdar
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we head into the flames with The Towering Inferno (1974), the disaster epic that turned a skyscraper into the world’s worst workplace safety seminar. Joined by members of the Nanoose Bay Fire Department, we break down the movie’s towering cast, spectacular practical effects, and just how much of this fire chaos would make modern firefighters immediately quit. Does this classic disaster film still burn bright, or has it gone up in smoke? Host : Olen Vanderleeden, David Purcell Cast: Michael Peters, Trevor Holme, & Caitlin Holmes
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we revisit True Lies (1994) with a very special guest Peter Kent, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s longtime stunt double! From harrier jets and horseback chases to Jamie Lee Curtis’ unforgettable dance scene, we break down James Cameron’s explosive action-comedy classic with someone who was actually there behind the scenes. Does True Lies still deliver blockbuster perfection, or is it just peak 90s excess with a rocket launcher?
This week on Too Old or Pure Gold , we dial up the suburban madness with Serial Mom (1994). Kathleen Turner is pitch-perfect as a picture-perfect housewife who also happens to be a full-time murderer. Directed by John Waters, it’s satire, shock, and camp dialed to 11. But does this cult classic still kill, or is it just a relic of 90s weird? Hosts: Mathew Stockton & Kathy Cast: Josh Flemming & Nicole
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