High School Slumber Party
Brian Rodriguez
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You remember your time in high school... don't pretend that you don't. Fresh off co-hosting P.S. I Love Hoffman, Brian Rodriguez returns to take you on a journey back to your teenage years through the power of classic high school films.
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324 Bully (2001)
Brian welcomes former classmate Danny Kim back to the podcast to chat Larry Clark's Bully. Brian and Danny chat about Larry Clark's photography background as well as his visceral style, the true story behind the crimes and a whole lot of shirtless Florida vibes.
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May 20, 2023
323 Brooke Shields: Pretty Baby (2023) High School Slumber Party AP
Aislinn and Brian discuss the new Hulu documentary, Brooke Shield's: Pretty Baby. Though this two part documentary examines the life and Brooke Shield's, your AP hosts focus on her teenage years; especially her work in the films Pretty Baby, The Blue Lagoon and Endless love as well as her upbringing in the constant face of fame.
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May 4, 2023
322 5-25-77 (2022) High School Slumber Party AP
Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington discuss their own 5-25-77 moments, John Francis Daley and give out some awards in a follow-up episode to Brian's interview with the film's director Patrick Reed Johnson.
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Apr 26, 2023
321 City of God (2003)
Brian welcomes back some high school friends; Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films and photographer Danny Kim to talk 2002's City of God (directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund). It's a film the gang all saw during their teenage years together and as they look back with nostalgia glasses they discuss cool movie posters of the era as well as how the movie holds up today both cinematically and ethically.
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Apr 12, 2023
320 Interview with Patrick Read Johnson
Brian welcomes director Patrick Read Johnson to the Slumber Party to talk all about his new film 5-25-77. Also, listen for some Angus talk and potential news.
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Mar 17, 2023
319 2022 Teen Movie Review part 4: High School Slumber Party AP
Our 2022 Teen Movie Review continues with Part Four of our discussion as Aislinn and Brian chat about Where the Crawdads Sing, Luckiest Girl Alive, The Fallout, Anything's Possible, The Inbetween, Snowday, First Love, Darby and the Dead, My So-Called High School Rank, 13 The Musical, Bundles and 5-25-77. Also listen for some Oscars talk as well as an update on Seth Rogen's feelings.
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Feb 26, 2023
318 2022 Teen Movie Review part 3: High School Slumber Party AP
Our very special 2022 Teen Movie Review continues with Part 3 of the discussion. Brian is joined by horror consultant and founder of the Truth about Cats and Bratz cult Austin Wolf-Sothern to provide spoiler free summaries for the horror adjacent films of the previous year. Also; Aislinn and Brian discuss Seth Rogens recent commentary on modern teen films as well as that TOTALLY AWESOME Clueless Super Bowl ad. Featuring Mr. Harrigan's Phone, The Black Phone, My Best Friend’s Exorcism, Janes, Terrifier 2, Scream 5, The Inhabitant, Bring it On: Cheer or Die, The Loneliest Boy in the World, Monster High: The Movie, unHUman, Halloween Ends and Hellbender.
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Feb 2, 2023
317 2022 Teen Movie Review part 2: High School Slumber Party AP
Tune in for Part 2 of our 2022 Teen Movie review as AP co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington preview Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between, Tall Girl 2, Enola Holmes 2, Hocus Pocus 2, The Curse of Bridge Hollow, The School for Good and Evil, Crush, On the Come Up,
Hollywood Stargirl, Sneakerella, Better Nate than Ever, I Used to be Famous and The Sky is Everywhere.
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Jan 24, 2023
316 2022 Teen Movie Review part 1: High School Slumber Party AP
High School Slumber Party AP returns for their annual Teen Movie Review. Brian has a lot of help this year as AP co-host Aislinn Addington and part one special guest Joey Lewandowski guide you through the High School and teen adjacent films of 2022; spoiler free! Featuring; The Fablemans, Bones and All, White Noise, Avatar: The Way of Water, Baby Assassins, Rosaline, Beavis and Butthead Do the Universe, We're All Going to the World's Fair, Funny Pages, Slash/Back, Piggy, Do Revenge, Honor Society, Three Months and Senior Year.
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Dec 2, 2022
315 The Rookie (2002)
Brian and Cousin Pumkin are talking baseball (a lot of baseball) as they break down Disney's The Rookie. Based on the true story of a high school teacher and coach who sets off on a journey to make the Major Leagues at the "old" age of 35. Starring Dennis Quaid, Brian Cox, Angus T Jones and Jay Hernandez. Also, Brian talks Jacob DeGrom.
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Nov 23, 2022
314 Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
The Witches are Back! Nicole DeLuise returns to the podcast to talk this years sequel to the beloved Disney classic; Hocus Pocus 2. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy are summoned as the Sanderson Sisters to once again wreak havoc over Salem. Listen and find out if the sequel matches the original as well as which characters return, which are absent and Nicole and Brian's thoughts on a potential third film in the franchise.
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Oct 31, 2022
313 The Blob (1958)
A Halloween tradition continues on High School Slumber Party as Shawnee Mead (The Podcast Around the Corner) returns to talk 1958's The Blob. Starring a very non-teenage Steve McQueen in his first role ever, this b-movie classic had very humble and interesting beginnings, and we're not talking about the catchy theme song and animation that ushers it in.
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Oct 28, 2022
312 Bring it On: Cheer or Die (2022)
Cheer-fighting? Count us in! Superintendent Mike Manzi joins the slumber party to talk the 7th (!?!?!) installment of the Bring it On franchise; Bring it On: Cheer or Die. The cheerleading film phenomenon started by Kirsten Dunst and Co 22 years ago takes a hard tumble in the direction of Halloween slasher and we're here for it! Also, Mike decides the fate and future of High School Slumber Party as we know it. Rah freaking Rah.
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Oct 9, 2022
311 The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
Here's the story of a lovely lady...or really, a story of two brothers who both found their way into loving the absurd yet amazing "The Brady Bunch Movie" (1995). Kenny Rodriguez stops by the slumber party to chat all about this satire based on the 1970's TV show of the same name. The film is both the most 70's movie and the most 90's movie ever made and the brothers look back with nostalgia glasses as they share their favorite moments involving Greg, Peter, Bobby, Marcia, Jan, Cindy, Mike, Carol, Alice...and Jean Smart.
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Sep 27, 2022
310 Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)
The Co-Founders of the CageClub Podcast Network stop by the slumber party as Superintendent Mike Manzi and Godfather Joey Lewandowski chat with Brian about a wild musical they both happen to love; Voyage of the Rock Aliens.
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Sep 13, 2022
309 Night of the Comet (1984)
Superintendent Mike Manzi brings one of his favorite films to the slumber party; Night of the Comet. This post-apocolyptic tale of two teenage sisters was described as Valley Girl meets Repo Man. Staring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney and Robert Beltran.
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Aug 27, 2022
308 Hairspray (1988)
It's way beyond grease, it's Hairspray! Kate Hudson returns to High School Slumber Party to talk about THE foundation film of her early childhood (believe it or not) 1988's Hairspray. This John Waters film starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Sonny Bono and Vitamin C (you read that right) is the genesis of (and far superior version according to Kate) of all future Hairspray content, including that John Travolta remake.
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Aug 19, 2022
307 Dirty Dancing (1987) Part 2
Nobody puts Brian in a corner so we're talking some more Dirty Dancing in this second part of a 2 part episode. The Foodie Films man Kyle Reinfriend is back to finish his conversation and give out hardware to the iconic movie on its 35th Anniversary. After Kyle, dance expert and Dirty Dancing superfan Rachel Shepherd joins us to discuss her (and her moms) love of the film. Both Kyle and Rachel answer that burning question everyone has been asking, is Johnny Castle a himbo?
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Aug 17, 2022
306 Dirty Dancing (1987) Part 1
The Senior Summer continues on High School Slumber Party as Brian is going dancing...Dirty Dancing! Brian welcomes Kyle Reinfried who is kind of to join the podcast all the way from San Emilio Island to break down Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and all the moves that make Dirty Dancing a beloved and iconic classic in this first part of a two episode conversation. Also, Christian Larson stops by to chat a bit about the setting of this great film, the Catskills.
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Aug 12, 2022
305 Pleasantville (1998)
Brian welcomes back two of his oldest friends Chris Carroll and Danny Kim to talk a film form their childhood; 1998's Pleasantville. The High School buddies might have bit off more than they could chew as Pleasantville (starring Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H Macy, Joan Allen, Paul Walker and Jeff Daniels) is a much more complicated than they originally assumed. Listen for takes on nostalgia, life, advice on abstinence and an athlete's mentality.
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Aug 5, 2022
304 SpaceCamp (1986)
Congratulations! You've been accepted into SpaceCamp as Brian and Mike Manzi chat about the 1986 film of the same name. Starring Kate Capshaw, Kelly Preston, Lea Thompson, Tate Donovan and Joaquin Phoenix in his first big screen role, SpaceCamp harkens back to an era of eternal optimism and Americanism when it comes to the final frontier. Also, listen for the return of High School Movie News!
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Aug 2, 2022
303 Two Coreys Season 2 Finale
Brian is joined by Superintendent Mike Manzi to finally put Season Two of our Two Coreys series to bed. Instead of covering some more Corey Feldman and Corey Haim teen movies, Brian and Mike talk up a trifecta of latter day Two Coreys projects; Dream a Little Dream 2, National Lampoon's Last Resort and Busted.
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Jul 27, 2022
302 Sex Appeal (2022) - High School Slumber Party AP
High School Slumber Party AP returns to talk 2022's Sex Appeal, available on Hulu. In a very candid and fun episode Aislinn shares a personal life experience related to the premise of the film (shout out to the mysterious "tutor") and assigns her highest grade yet!
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Jul 23, 2022
301 Corey Haim: Me Myself and I (1989)
Coming out of episode #300 it's more of the same good old fashioned Corey fun. Brian welcomes new Superintendent Mike Manzi and returning guest and High School Slumber Party favorite Austin Wolf-Sothern to discuss a very unique f̶i̶l̶m̶ d̶o̶c̶u̶m̶e̶n̶t̶a̶r̶y̶ video diary; Corey Haim; Me Myself, and I. The Haimster himself produced this "day in the life" style project that's either a love letter to his fans or a sign to producers that he's A-Okay. Listen and find out what kissing really means to Corey Haim!
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Jul 17, 2022
#300
Brian rambles for an hour about what 300 episodes of High School Slumber Party mean to him. Featuring Mike Manzi and Jordan Polan-Clarke.
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Jul 2, 2022
299 Silver Bullet (1985)
Monster Mike Manzi (The Monsters that Made Us) joins the slumber party to combine two of his favorite interests, werewolves and Coreys to chat 1985's Silver Bullet. This 1985 Stephen King adaptation staring Corey Haim and Gary Busey has become something of a cult classic in recent years. Listen and find out what Mike and Brian think of it!
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Jun 21, 2022
298 Blown Away (1993)
An erotic thriller staring the Two Coreys? Sure. Mike Manzi is here along with special guest (and erotic thriller expert) Christian Larson to chat about 1993's Blown Away staring Corey Haim, Corey Feldman and Nicole Eggert as a teen femme fatale . Will the guys be able to get past the creep factor and discover another underrated Corey classic? Also tune in for an explosive discussion on all things time-bombs!
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Jun 14, 2022
297 Lady Bird (2017) - High School Slumber Party AP
High School Slumber Party AP returns to discuss a classic in the genre and the foundational AP film; Lady Bird. Powered by first time solo director Greta Gerwig, and starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Beanie Feldstein and Timothée Chalamet the film made a huge impact when it first came out in 2017. Brian and Aislinn discuss if it holds up today in 2022 and so much more! Also, Brian shares his thoughts the 2021 Irish film Here Are The Young Men for his Study Abroad assignment.
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May 28, 2022
A Return of High School Slumber Party: Thoughts on Mental Health and Current Events
Before returning to finish senior year strong, Brian joins High School Slumber Party for a very special chat on mental health and current events.
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Apr 30, 2022
296 Watchers (1988)
Brian is joined by Mike Manzi to discuss the latest film in their Two Corey's series: Watchers. This 1988 Dean Koontz adaptation stars none of than Corey Haim as a teen who adopts a super intelligent dog who is being hunted down by a genetically enhanced monster. Also starring Michael Ironside. This movie is wild.
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Apr 26, 2022
295 Daria: Is it College Yet? (2002)
If you're a fan of MTV's animated late 90's/early 2000's hit series Daria, you don't want to miss this episode. And if you're NOT a fan of Daria for whatever reason, you will be after listening to today's episode. Brian welcomes first time guest Matt Kelly to the podcast to talk the second and final Daria TV movie; Daria: Is it College Yet? In Matt's words, Daria is "the most realistic depiction of high school that has ever been put on television" and though we're starting at the end of Daria's journey, today's episode is sure to prompt a rewatch from start to finish. Also, "Daria: Is it college yet?" might have the greatest high school graduation speech of all time. Have a listen and judge for yourself.
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Apr 23, 2022
BONUS: Twilight Slumber Party - Spencer
BONUS: She may not have won the Oscar but Kirsten Stewart will always be #1 around these parts. Kate Hudson and Brian Rodriguez talk 2021's Spencer for their new podcasting Twilight Slumber Party, launching soon. Lots of British royal gossip today, Twihards.
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Apr 14, 2022
294 CODA (2021) High School Slumber Party AP part 2
On part 2 of the High School Slumber Party AP discussion on CODA co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington chat all about the Best Picture winning film. Brian and Aislinn discuss the inclusivity and impact of the deaf cast including Oscar winners Troy Kostur and Marlee Matlin, the amazing performance of Emilia Jones as well as the direction and writing of Sian Heder. If you missed part 1, don't forget to check out the wonderful interview with Rian Gayle wherever you get your podcasts or at the link here.
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Mar 29, 2022
293 CODA (2021) High School Slumber Party AP part 1
High School Slumber Party AP co-hosts Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington are here to talk CODA's big Oscar wins. For part 1 of this special AP discussion Aislinn and Brian welcome Rian Gayle, university leader and member of the deaf and hard of hearing community to discuss inclusion and deaf representation in media. Interpreter: Andrew Tolman. Look out for part 2 of our CODA breakdown this Friday!
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Mar 27, 2022
292 Young Adult (2011) Class Reunion Series
This month our Class Reunion series explores 2011's Young Adult. CageClub Podcast Network hosts Dan Colon and John Brooks stop by to chat all about Charlize Theron and her remarkable performance, Patton Oswalt and his brief foray into more dramatic roles, Patrick Wilson being Patrick Wilson, Jason Reitman's early career as well as everything that inspired Diablo Cody to create this memorable film. While Young Adult is not for everyone and probably shouldn't be described as a "feel good" story, Charlize's turn as a struggling Y.A. writer traveling back to her hometown to steal away her high school sweetheart from his perfect suburban life will definitely strike a chord with micro-generation of viewers.
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Mar 26, 2022
BONUS: Twilight Slumber Party - A Twilight Guide to The Batman
BONUS: Before Robert Pattison became the Batman he of course was Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga. Kate Hudson and Brian Rodriguez host A Twilight Guide to The Batman in the official soft launch of their new podcast Twilight Slumber Party.
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Mar 24, 2022
291 Fast Getaway (1991)
The Two Corey's series is swinging back fast and furious as Mike Manzi joins the pod to talk Fast Getaway. This Corey Haim VHS release is filled with stunts worthy of any action film today, which should be no surprise if you're at all familiar with its director. Also starring the badass Cynthia Rothrock, Leo Rossi and Marcia Strassman Fast Getaway is another Corey hidden gem and Mike and Brian will tell you exactly why.
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Mar 18, 2022
290 Demolition High (1996)
The year is 1996 and Corey Haim is still somehow playing a teenager. Also Alan Thicke? A high school under siege by domestic terrorists with possession of a nuclear warhead? That's the plot of Demolition High. Think Die Hard but with teens. Mike Manzi stops by the slumber party to explain why this film my actually be awesome.
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Mar 12, 2022
289 Stand By Me (1986)
They're back...at least Corey Feldman is as Brian is joined by Mike Manzi on another Two Corey's Adventure. "You guys wanna go see a dead body?" We're talking the #iconic Stand by Me based on a short story by Stephen King and directed by Rob Reiner. This classic coming of age tale staring the Feldog, Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland and Richard Dreyfuss meant so much to a generation of film watchers but how does the film age today? Have a listen and find out Mike and Brian's thoughts.
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Mar 10, 2022
288 Banana Split (2018) - High School Slumber Party
It's a tale of friendship on High School Slumber Party AP as Brian and Aislinn talk 2018's Banana Split. Staring Liana Liberato, Hannah Marks, Dylan Sprouse and Jacob Batalon this film about a blossoming summer friendship and the boy who could ruin is sparks some very personal conversation from the AP hosts. Also; Aislinn let's us know what she thought of 2018's Never Goin' Back and Brian goes abroad to talk 2021's Double Dad.
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Mar 4, 2022
287 Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
It pageant time on High School Slumber Party and your judges will be slumber party host Brian Rodriguez and special guest Shawnee Mead and they'll be scoring a cult classic from the legendary film year of 1999; Drop Dead Gorgeous. Starring Academy Award nominee Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Brittany Murphy, Allison Janney, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley and Amy Adams this wacky mockumentary about a teen beauty pageant in Minnesota has a lot more heart that you may remember!
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Mar 1, 2022
286 10 Year Reunion (2018) Class Reunion Series
Lifetime expert Joe Two returns to the program fresh off his run on #TwilightForever to headline another High School Slumber Party series: our Class Reunion series with what else but a Lifetime movie. Joe and Brian talk head bonks, gun play, exploding CGI cars, mimosas brunches and everything else that makes 10 Year Reunion a bonkers and entertaining Lifetime movie. Also, listen for the return of High School Movie News!
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Feb 26, 2022
285 The Happening (2008)
"Be scientific, douchebag!" Mark Wahlberg as a science teacher? Yup! We're talking M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening. Jenny O'Connell returns to the slumber party to chat all things Wahlberg, the Queen of Twee Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, hot dogs, an almost Succession pre-union and everything else that makes this wacky thriller about trees and their deadly effect on people kind of amazing.
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Feb 21, 2022
284 Mickey and the Bear (2019) High School Slumber Party AP
High School Slumber Party AP returns to talk a Sundance film from 2019; Mickey and the Bear. Starring Camila Morrone and directed by Annabelle Attanasio this film about a teenager and her veteran father struggling with addiction takes place in Aislinn's home state of Montana! Does it have enough "Montana Magic" to get a passing grade from the AP hosts? Listen and find out!
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Feb 19, 2022
283 Project X (2012)
What is Miles Teller doing here? Brian welcomes first time slumberer (and brother of the host) Kenny Rodriguez to the podcast to talk about a film he saw in the theaters opening weekend back when he was in high school; 2012's Project X. This epic party movie was a HUGE hit when he came out and Kenny and Brian dish on how well it's aged in the last decade. Also, stick around for some Oscar nomination chat as well. Spoiler Alert: This podcast is #TeamKiki.
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Feb 14, 2022
282 The Twilight Valentine's Day Special
Happy Valentine's Day Twihards! Kate Hudson joins Brian on this special Valentine's Day evening to share some Twilight love advice. Put the kids to bed for this slumber party as it's for adult only.
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Feb 12, 2022
281 Hamlet 2 (2008)
It's the sequel you never thought you needed! Brian is joined by Mike Manzi and Shakespeare expert John Hardin to chat 2008's Hamlet 2 staring Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Elisabeth Shue, Amy Poehler and David Arquette. How well does a film about a teacher/ failed actor trying to save his high school drama program by staging a sequel to the Bards most sacred play work? Listen and find out, sexy Jesus!
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Feb 8, 2022
280 Valley Girl (2020) High School Slumber Party AP
Co-hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez talk the 2020 jukebox musical remake of the Nicholas Cage classic; Valley Girl starring Jessica Rothe, Josh Whitehouse, Mae Whitman, Chloe Bennet, Logan Paul and High School Slumber Party Hall-of-Famer Alicia Silverstone. Brian and Aislinn pick their favorite tracks and help decide if this film pulls off the tricky mix of nostalgia, music and spandex. Also Brian takes us to India for Study Abroad to chat up Skater Girl and Aislinn lets the slumberers know what it's like to be called on first regardless of first name or last name sorting preferences.
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Feb 4, 2022
279 Laserhawk (1997)
Brian is joined by the returning Ryan Stick and very special first time guest Melissa Galianos to talk 1997's Laserhawk. What makes Melissa so special? She was in the movie! Melissa shares what her experience was like working with Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Jason James Richter (Free Willy) on this SciFi movie about an impeding alien invasion.
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Jan 28, 2022
278 Beautiful Girls (1996) Class Reunion Series
Welcome back for another Class Reunion episode as Austin Wolf Sothern returns to talk 1996's Beautiful Girls. This romantic comedy about fear of commitment and returning home is from the writer of Con Air (you read that right) and was directed by the late Ted Demme. Brian and Austin also discuss Matt Dillon, Timothy Hutton, Rosie O'Donnell, Natalie Portman, Michael Rapaport, Mira Sorvino and Uma Thurman among a talented cast of others. Also, Austin breaks down his personal science of choosing a film to watch for every night.
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Jan 25, 2022
277 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) Second Life part 2
In part 2 of our 2 part discussion on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Joe Two says goodbye but not before Kate Hudson and Brian have one final slumber party of fun. Joe shares his thoughts on the final battle pitting Bella, Edward, Jacob and the Cullen Coven on one side and the Volturi on the other. What's real? What's a vision? Kate tries her best to help us sort it all out. Also, Kate shares her baseline dating requirements, Joe chooses an unusual Twilight purchase for Kate to make and the final winner of the Twilight Card Game is determined!
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Jan 21, 2022
276 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) Second Life part 1
Twihard Kate Hudson and Brian Rodriguez welcome back Joe Two on his final (sort of) lifetime through the Twilight franchise as they chat Breaking Dawn Part 2. The Slumber Coven breaks down a Twilight related Key & Peele sketch, discuss the film series leaving Netflix, Jacob nicknaming Bella and Edward's daughter Nessie and which characters they would like to spend forever with. Also; one of them does not wear their Twilight related t-shirt on the Zoom call and another decides to talk about a personal and very private habit of Edward's once again...Listen and find out who and tune in for the second half of the episode this Monday!
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Jan 16, 2022
275 2021 Teen Movie Review part 3
Brian and Aislinn return for the conclusion of the 2021 Teen Movie Review! "Black as Night", "A Week Away", "12 Mighty Orphans", "To All the Boys: Always and Forever", "Come True", "Kid 90", "Moxie", "North Hollywood", "Seance", "Hero Mode", and "The Kissing Booth 3" are all discussed on this episode.
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Jan 10, 2022
274 2021 Teen Movie Review part 2
Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez return for part 2 of the 2021 Teen Movie Review! Find out their thoughts on the following 2021 teen films; "Fear Street 1994", "Fear Street 1978", "Fear Street 1666", "Slumber Party Massacre", "There's someone inside your house", "Let us in", "Finding Ohana", "Plan B", "Sophie Jones", "Paper Spiders", "Blast Beat" and "The Exchange."
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Jan 7, 2022
273 2021 Teen Movie Review part 1
High School Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez watched as many teen films in 2021 as he could so you didn't have to! With help from High School Slumber Party AP co-host Aislinn Addington, Brian reviews "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things", "The Ultimate Playlist of Noise", "CODA", "Licorice Pizza", "Spider-Man: No Way Home", "Boogie", "Concrete Cowboy", "He's All That", "First Date", "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" and "Dear Evan Hansen" in this part one of a three part series. Spoiler Free!
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Jan 2, 2022
272 Licorice Pizza (2021)
Brian is joined by his P.S. I Love Hoffman co-host Kyle Reinfried and by Danny Kim to talk Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie: Licorice Pizza. Starring Cooper Hoffman (son of the late great Philip Seymour Hoffman), Alana Haim, Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper; Licorice Pizza tells the story of an entrepreneurial teen actor and his life and times in the 70's Valley of Los Angeles.
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Dec 28, 2021
271 Just Friends (2005) Class Reunion Series
Brian is joined by high school friends Kyle Reinfried and Danny Kim to chat Just Friends for a special Christmas Edition of our Class Reunion series. The guys talk Ryne Reynolds in a fat suit, Amy Smart as the Jersey girl next door, Chris Klein as simply Dusty "Lee" Dinkleman (is there any other?) and Anna Faris playing a severely troubled pop diva. Find out just how this 2005 comedy holds up. Also, high school pal and hockey expert Chris Carroll drops by!
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Dec 21, 2021
270 Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Spider-Month comes to a close with an Amazing finale! Mike Manzi, Kyle Reinfried and Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez talk Spider-Man: No Way Home in this epic spoiler-filled cross over episode.
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Dec 19, 2021
269 Spider-Man: No Way Home Pregame
Join Kyle Reinfried, Mike Manzi and of course your Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez as they preview the Marvel movie event of the year; Spider-Man: No Way Home. Will their predictions come true? Find out in our next spoiler filled episode.
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Dec 18, 2021
268 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
What's up, danger? Spider-Month swings into the final film we'll be discussing before No Way Home; Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This Academy Award winning animated film introduced audiences to teenager Miles Morales and his origin story as Spider-Man. Guest Mike Manzi and Brian discuss all the Spider-People in the film including Spider-Ham (John Mulaney), Peter Parker (Chris Pine), Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson), Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) and of course Spider-Noir voiced by network namesake Nicolas Cage.
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Dec 14, 2021
267 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Spider-Manzi (Mike Manzi) returns to the slumber party to talk about the most polarizing, controversial and impactful Spider-Man film of all time; The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Despite returning stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone and new faces like Jamie Foxx, Dane Dehaan and Paul Giamatti; The Amazing Spider-Man 2 failed in the eyes of critics and fans. Mike and Brian discuss what's redeemable about the film today as well as everything that happened as a result of the film missing the mark.
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Dec 11, 2021
266 The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
We're swinging into another Spider-Man episode as Spider-Manzi (Mike Manzi of The Monsters that Made Us) joins us to talk The Amazing Spider-Man. Same web-slinging powers; different guy in the suit...as Andrew Garfield dons the mask in this 2012 reboot of the franchise. Mike and Brian talk about their feelings originally hearing about and watching the film as well as their thoughts today almost ten years later. Directed by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) and also staring Emma Stone, Martin Sheen, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field and Denis Leary; The Amazing Spider-Man is a polarizing addition to the wall-crawling legacy of Spider-Man.
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Dec 7, 2021
265 Enola Holmes (2020) High School Slumber Party AP
Elementary? No, it's AP! Co-hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez are on the case this week as they chat Netflix's Enola Holmes. Find out just what Arthur Conan Doyle's estate had to say about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes younger sister and just how much more we respect Millie Bobby Brown for her work on the film. The film also stars Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin and Helena Bonham Carter.
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Dec 4, 2021
264 Spider-Man (2002)
Look out! Here comes Spider-Manzi! Mike Manzi returns to the Slumber Party to talk 2002's Spider-Man directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. This groundbreaking super hero film not only ushered in a whole era of Spider-Man films; it also ushers in the start of our Spider-Month as we cover the Spider-Man films that will lead us to the premier of Spider-Man: Far From Home.
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Dec 2, 2021
263 High School Slumber Party Hall of Fame Class of 2021
It's that special time of year once again as we induct the 2021 Class of the High School Slumber Party Hall of Fame. Join us for the glitz, the glamour and to find out which actors and filmmakers will get inducted into the exclusive group.
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Nov 27, 2021
262 Freaky Friday (2003)
Believe it or not today marks our first every Lindsay Lohan slumber party as Alexa Barikian returns to chat 2003's Freaky Friday. Alexa and Brian break down Lindsay, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chad Michael Murray (and a disturbing realization about his character), the music of Pink Slip and everything else that makes this Disney body swap film an early the aughts classic.
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Nov 22, 2021
261 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) Second Life part 2
The second part of our two part discussion of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn part 1 starts with a bang as we discuss Twilight's "This is Brazil!" moment with guests Joe Two and Kate Hudson. Listen as Joe treats us with his Breaking Dawn rendition of "Island Boy", and as we discover an interesting Yahoo search from the movie. We also preach the gospel of #JusticeforLeah and imagine what Ice T's reactions would be to the difficult happenings of Breaking Dawn part 1 like imprinting and vampire-human pregnancy. Of course we also chat plenty of Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner as well!
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Nov 19, 2021
260 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) Second Life part 1
Our Second Life Saga continues as Kate Hudson and special guest Joe Two are here to chat The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn part 1. Listen as the coven discuss some breaking (dawn) Twilight news like Kristen Stewart's engagement, Taylor Lautner's engagement and Robert Pattinson's lack of engagement. Also, listen for our deep dive on the Twilight soundtracks, funcles and of course the wedding we've all been waiting for. You guessed it...Brian, Kate and Joe talked for a LONG time...tune into part 2 of the episode on Monday.
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Nov 16, 2021
259 Everybody's talking about Jamie (2021) High School Slumber Party AP
Everybody's talking about Jamie...including the AP squad as Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez chat up the 2021 musical based on the true story of a brave 16 year old and his love for the art and culture of drag. Starring newcomer Max Harwood as well as Richard E. Grant and Sharon Horgan; Everybody's talking about Jamie sparks some Drag Race references, musical theater recommendations from Aislinn and one more shot at Ben Platt's age in Dear Even Hansen...sorry.
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Nov 12, 2021
258 The Chocolate War (1988)
Brian welcomes first time guest Bobby Fischer to the Friday night Slumber Party to chat up 1988's The Chocolate War. Adapted from a book banned from High School library shelves; The Chocolate War is about bullying, defiance, politics and the power of just saying no. Directed by Keith Gordon and starring Ilan Mitchell-Smith (Weird Science), Wallace Langham, John Glover and Doug Hutchison; The Chocolate War is a different kind of late 80s teen film. Also, Dan Colon calls in to talk about his Movember charity campaign. Donate at the link here!
https://us.movember.com/mospace/8855489
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Nov 8, 2021
257 Garden State (2004) Part 2 Class Reunion Series
The Class Reunion continues for part two of our two part discussion on Zach Braff, Natalie Portman and Garden State. John Brooks of the Hard to Believe podcast and Cara Gael O'Regan return to chat some of the "only in New Jersey" aspects of the film, what line Method Man was almost too embarrassed to deliver, Albert's infinite abyss and of course that airport ending. Don't forget to listen for our infamous slumber party awards as well!
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Nov 5, 2021
256 Garden State (2004) Part 1 Class Reunion Series
Our Class Reunion series returns with an #iconic film for a micro-generation; 2004's Garden State. First time slumberer John Brooks of the Hard to Believe podcast and long time slumberer Cara Gael O'Regan join Brian to discuss this New Jersey film written, directed and staring Zack Braff. The debate heats up with discussions of the soundtrack, Natalie Portman's character and the overall tone of the movie. Join us for more hot takes on Part 2 this Monday!
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Nov 2, 2021
255 Boys State (2020) High School Slumber Party AP
What happens when 1,000 teenage boys come together to build a representative government? High School Slumber Party AP co-hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez are headed deep in the heart of Texas to chat the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning documentary; Boys State. Have a listen as Aislinn shares her experiences both as a student and as a counselor at Girls State as your AP professors offer up some differing final grades for this critically acclaimed Apple TV+ film.
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Oct 29, 2021
254 Slumber Party Massacre (2021)
Happy Halloween Slumberers! High School Slumber Party horror consultant of the wildly successful Monsters that Made Us Podcast returns to talk 2021's Slumber Party Massacre. Directed by Danishka Esterhazy, this newest edition in the Slumber Party Massacre series recently debuted on the SyFy channel. Will Mike and Brian approve the return of the Driller Killer? Listen and find out Space Babies!
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Oct 25, 2021
253 The Blob (1988)
Friend of the show Shawnee Mead returns for her annual Halloween slumber party! This time, she's chosen to talk about 1988's The Blob. This horror comedy remake of the 1958 film of the same name was directed by Chuck Russell and written with Frank Darabont fresh off A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Shawnee and Brian discuss just how our teenage heroes deal with the gelatinous flesh eating substance terrorizing that's their small town. Find out which actor from the film Shawnee was named after! ***hint hint*** It's not Kevin Dillon. Also starring Shawnee Smith, Jeffrey DeMunn, Candy Clark and Del Close.
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Oct 22, 2021
252 Dance of the Dead (2009)
Ryan Stick of the Ryan Stick Show slides back into the sleeping bag to chat 2009's Dance of the Dead. Ryan and and Brian chat up all the fun kills and zombie mayhem in this Prom filled horror comedy. Also, check on the latest episode of the Ryan Stick Show on YouTube with Brian as the guest!
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Oct 19, 2021
251 The Craft: Legacy (2020) High School Slumber Party AP
Aislinn and Brian pick up where they left off on O.G. High School Slumber Party by chatting about The Craft: Legacy; the most recent chapter of the namesake franchise. This 2020 retelling of the 1996 tale of teenage witchcraft stars Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, Zoey Luna, Michelle Monaghan and David Duchovny. Despite having all the ingredients for a successful reboot, listen and find out how the films grades on Brian and Aislinn's strict AP scale.
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Oct 16, 2021
250 The Craft (1996)
High School Slumber Party AP co-host Aislinn Addington and Jenny O'Connell join Brian's coven to chat the #iconic teen film; The Craft. Discussed are justice for Rachel True, the magic of Robin Tunney and Neve Campbell as well as everything wonderful that Fairuza Balk brings to the table. Also, our group of weirdos chat up the fashion and music that make The Craft such an important film to a certain generation.
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Oct 8, 2021
249 Slaughter High (1986) Class Reunion Series
Brian welcomes his horror consultant's horror consultant Dan Colon and the Cats and Bratz fan Austin Wolf-Sothern to chat the British made, American based slasher film; Slaughter High. Originally titled April Fools Day, this wacky tale of bullying and revenge works perfect for our Halloween month Class Reunion series film.
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Oct 4, 2021
248 All the Bright Places (2020) - High School Slumber Party AP
AP class is back in session as Brian Rodriguez and Aislinn Addington are together again to chat All the Bright Places. Based on a YA novel by Jennifer Niven; this 2020 Netflix film staring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith deals with some heavy teen topics. Brian and Aislinn try their best to break down everything that happens as our two leads process tragedy and hardship in their lives while discovering all the best parts of their home state of Indiana. Also, Aislinn has some thoughts on chest hair.
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Oct 1, 2021
247 Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986)
It's officially spooky season on High School Slumber Party and once again Autumn and Dan Ferrara are opening up the podcast with another horror film! Our October begins by chatting the 1986 Troma film Class of Nuke 'Em High. Find out what happens when toxic nuclear waste leaks into a suburban New Jersey school in a gore filled ride!
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Sep 24, 2021
246 Dirty Deeds (2005)
First time guest Keith Dorsey of the Dawson Black podcast steps into the sleeping bag to talk Dirty Deeds staring Milo Ventimiglia and Lacey Chabert. This 2005 teen sex comedy partially financed (and also co-staring) former Major League Baseball star Todd Zeile didn't land with critics when it first came out. That doesn't stop Keith from showing some love and letting the slumbers know why it's one of his go-to movies. Keith also shares who he likes and dislikes the most on his most recent Dawson's Creek rewatch.
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Sep 17, 2021
245 American Reunion (2012) Class Reunion Series
We open our Class Reunion series by sharing one final slice of pie. Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films and Cousin Pumkin are here to chat the forth film in the main American Pie franchise; American Reunion. Find out who Kyle and Pumkin's favorite MILF is as we chat Jason Biggs, Eugene Levy, Sean Williams Scott, Chris Kline and the rest of the gang as they're all back for their 13th reunion.
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Sep 13, 2021
244 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
We're heading back to school for our senior year and we're talking the cult classic Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. The Godfather of the CageClub Podcast Network Joey Lewandowski welcomes the slumberers to the town of Twin Peaks and helps guide us through all weirdness of David Lynch's world through the lens of this prequel to the popular series.
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Sep 10, 2021
243 Big Wednesday (1978)
Brian and the Foodie Films Man Kyle Reinfried close their beach summer on San Emilio Island, USA with the surf movie that George Lucas thought would do better than Star Wars and Steven Spielberg thought would do better than Close Encounters; John Milius's Big Wednesday. Starring Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt and Gary Busey; Big Wednesday is the coming of age tale three young surfers living their best lives.
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Sep 7, 2021
242 Tall Girl (2019) High School Slumber Party AP
High School Slumber Party AP welcomes its first guest; Gender and Height researcher (plus great friend of co-host Aislinn Addington) Dr. Jane Webb to chat Netflix's Tall Girl! This 2019 movie staring Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck and Sabrina Carpenter was streamed by almost 50 million people! How will if fare through our strict AP lens? Listen for that and the answer to the question all the slumberers are waiting for; Is Aislinn #TeamPeter or #TeamJohnAmbrose?
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Sep 3, 2021
241 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) Second Life part 2
Twilight expert Kate Hudson and "Top Fan" Joe Two return to the slumber party to conclude our Twilight Eclipse episode for the Second Lifetime of our #TwilightForever series. That's a whole lotta Twilight; hence why this is part 2 of our discussion. Find out what Twilight related item Joe Two makes Kate Hudson buy on air, what art piece Kate already bullied Brian into buying, who won the trading card game along with whatever weird stuff comes out of the mouths of Brian, Joe and Kate.
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Aug 30, 2021
240 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) Second Life part 1
Stop if you've heard this one before...Twilight expert Kate Hudson and Brian talked about the world the Stephanie Meyer built for so long we had to divide the episode in two...Speaking of two, Joe Two is back as well chatting about Eclipse, the third film in the Twilight Saga. In part 1 of this two part #TwilightForever episode; Kate asks a very personal question regarding Edward's (Robert Pattison) personal habits (again), Bella (Kristen Stewart) is special, Charlie has a sex talk, Joe Two does not but does realize that Eclipse might be his favorite Twilight film. Part 2 of this episode drops Friday!
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Aug 27, 2021
239 Caddyshack (1980)
From the beach, to the pool, to the golf course! Brian and Kyle Reinfriend's summer on Sam Emilio Island continues as they talk the comedy classic; Caddyshack. Is Caddyshack a teen film? Starring Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Michael O'Keefe, Bill Murray, and a puppet gopher; the film's origins as a coming-of-age story remain the backbone of this wacky slapstick comedy classic. Also, Christian Larson phones in to share his thoughts on Caddyshack and to educate us on what exactly yacht rock is.
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Aug 23, 2021
238 The Last Summer (2019) High School Slumber Party AP
Co-Professors Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez drop this special surprise episode of High School Slumber Party AP as they chat about 2019's The Last Summer. Starring KJ Apa and Maia Mitchell among other contemporary teen stars the film tells the story of a bunch of intertwined teens living their last summer before college. SPOILER ALERT: Brian and Aislinn are not big fans of this movie but the episode is still very fun!
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Aug 20, 2021
237 The Kissing Booth 3 (2021)
An important chapter in the history of this podcast comes to a close today as Shawnee Mead is back to slam the door on The Kissing Booth 3. For the conclusion of the widely successful yet critically panned Netflix Kissing Booth franchise Shawnee and Brian discuss the fates of Elle (Joey King aka the future Julia Roberts), Noah (Jacob Elordi), Lee (Joel Courtney) and the rest of the cast and characters like High School Slumber Party Hall-of-Famer Molly Ringwald! Could the Kissing Booth 3 clear the very low bar to become the best film in the franchise? Listen and find out what a rumpus room is and more!
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Aug 16, 2021
236 Staten Island Summer (2015)
We're hopping from the beach to the pool as Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films guests once again to chat about a film almost nobody saw; Staten Island Summer. Written by Colin Jost and staring Graham Phillips,Bobby Moynihan, Will Forte, Fred Armisen, Cecily Strong, and Ashley Greene; this Lorne Michaels produced coming-of-age comedy about a public pool on (you guessed it) Staten Island is largely unknown despite it's "A" list comedy cast. Kyle and Brian dive into the deep end and discuss what hit and what missed as well as their favorite ice cream trucks selections.
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Aug 13, 2021
235 Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Our beach movie series moves south of the border for the latest slumber party as the Foodie Films Man Kyle Reinfried and Brian chat up the sexually charged coming-of-age road movie Y Tu Mamá También. This masterpiece of Mexican cinema is directed by Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón and stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna and Maribel Verdu. Kyle and Brian discuss the works of Cuarón as well as the other Three Amigos (Alejandro González Iñárritu and Guillermo del Toro) and chat about what exactly makes the film so beautiful. Find out how close the movie's plot is to Kyle and Brian's real life high school experience!
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Aug 9, 2021
224 Bikini Beach (1964)
The summer of beach films continues as Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films joins Brian once again to chat a Beach Party Movie. This time they're chatting 1964's Bikini Beach! Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello are back as Frankie and Dee Dee they are joined by drag racers, a surfing ape, a Beatle knockoff (also played by Frankie Avalon) and Boris Karloff among other surprises. Don Rickles returns...kind of...and so does "Little" Stevie Wonder. Will Kyle and Brian enjoy all the silly fun or has the Beach Party Franchise finally jump the shark?
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Aug 6, 2021
233 Muscle Beach Party (1964)
Surfs up from San Emilio Island, USA as the conversation moves to Beach Party's direct sequel; 1964's Muscle Beach Party. Frankie and Dee Dee are back! Kyle and Brian are still here! Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello return as the franchise continues to impress us with a cast including comedy legends Don Rickles and Buddy Hackett, Bond Girl Luciana Paluzzi, and introducing for the first time on screen "little" Stevie Wonder! The plot about a team of body builders invading the gangs beach spot while a divorced Italian Contessa tries to find love doesn't make a ton of sense but it really doesn't matter. The film is tons of fun and Kyle and Brian have even more fun talking about it!
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Aug 2, 2021
232 Kid 90 (2021) High School Slumber Party AP
High School Slumber Party AP Co-Professors Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez dive into Soleil Moon Frye's Hulu Documentary: Kid 90. Assembled from her personal video recordings, answering machine messages and journal entries, Soleil Moon Frye takes us on a very intimate journey through her own eyes growing up as a famous teenager in the 1990s. Featuring interviews from David Arquette, Balthazar Getty, Brian Austin Green, Stephen Dorff, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Danny Boy O'Connor and more; the Punky Brewster star pulls back the curtain on some of her darker and most trying days.
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Jul 30, 2021
231 American Pie (1999) Commentary and Rewatch
Cousin Pumkin gets his reward as we're watching American Pie together! After receiving his slumberer approved tattoo, Cousin Pumkin's one request was to talk American Pie on the podcast. Since we already covered the #iconic teen sex comedy of the late 90's earlier in our run, we're doing a commentary and rewatch so queue up the movie, fill your plastic cup with beer and rewatch the movie as Pumkin and Brian talk Jim (Jason Biggs), Jim's Dad (Eugene Levy), Stiffler (Sean William Scott), Oz, Finch, Brian's favorite character Jessica (Natasha Lyonne), Nadia and everything else that makes American Pie a classic in the genre.
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Jul 27, 2021
230 Gidget (1959)
If Beach Party started an entire genre of teen film in 1963, it has one film to thank! 1959's Gidget was not only super influential in the history of high school movies but according to many experts; it's the single biggest reason for the popularity surge of surf culture around the world. Starring Sandra Dee, James Darren and Cliff Robertson; Gidget is the tale of a teenager's discovery and initiation into the surf society. Kyle Reinfried joins Brian from their house on San Emilio Island, USA to break down everything that makes Gidget so formative.
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Jul 23, 2021
229 Beach Party (1963)
Live from their summer beach bungalow on San Emilio Island, USA the Food Films Man Kyle Reinfried and Brian talk about one of the most important movies in the teen film genre; Beach Party! Join Kyle and Brian as they chat Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Vincent Price and the film that started a teen beach sub-genre sensation.
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Jul 19, 2021
228 Fear Street Part 3: 1666 (2021)
We conclude the Netflix Fear Street Trilogy by chatting up Fear Street part 3 1666! Kate Hudson is back of course. Could the final film of the R.L. Stein adaptation win Kate over or will she swear off the series forever?
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Jul 16, 2021
227 He Got Game (1998) Part 2
The conversation continues on the Black Teen Experience as Brian, Cousin Pumkin and Kirkland Shephard talk about life, race, basketball, college recruitment and of course everything else they didn't get to tackle from Spike Lee's He Got Game. Find how just how real that one on one hoops scene between Denzel Washington and Ray Allen was, how real colleges went after Kirk in a similar way to the film and so much more realness to recount here. Also, Cousin Pumkin finally got his A Goofy Movie Tattoo! Listen for the post tattoo reaction.
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Jul 15, 2021
226 The Twilight Saga Netflix Primer
SURPRISE! In honor of the entire Twilight Saga coming to Netflix in the United States here are some clips from the award winning* #TwilightForever series hosting by Brian Rodriguez, Kate Hudson and Joe 2. On the fence about watching Twilight? Have a listen and see how much fun talking about Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Tayler Lautner, vampire baseball, werewolves, hybrid babies, the volturi and Rosalie can be! All five movies drop on Netflix in the U.S.A. July 16th.
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Jul 12, 2021
225 Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)
Welcome Campers! We're back talking Fear Street. This time we're talking Fear Street Part 2: 1978. Will the sequel to last week's modern adaptation of R.L. Stein's famous book series provide enough fan service to make Kate Hudson happy or will Gen-Z take the win? Also, will Brian pick up another win in Fear Street bingo?
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Jul 9, 2021
224 He Got Game (1998) Part 1
This one goes out to all NY ballers out there. Kirkland Shephard and Brian Rodriguez return with the Black Teen Experience and they're talking a Spike Lee Joint; He Got Game. This time they aren't alone as Cousin Pumkin is tagging along to talk Ray Allen as Jesus Shuttlesworth, Denzel Washington, Rosario Dawson, Coney Island, college basketball recruitment and Brian discusses his quick interactions with NBA players. The guys have so much fun we had to separate this episode in two parts. Part Two next Friday slumberers!
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Jul 6, 2021
223 Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)
Fear Street Expert Kate Hudson joins the first slumber party of the summer to talk the brand new Fear Street Part One: 1994 which debuted on Netflix just this Friday. Kate and Brian break down their first reactions and everything they love about this R.L. Stein adaptation.
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Jul 2, 2021
222 Junior Yearbook Special
It's that time of year again! CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Joey Lewandowski joins Brian to announce the Junior Yearbook Superlative winners! Also, find out what you slumberers will be doing this summer.
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Jun 28, 2021
221 Work It (2020): High School Slumber Party AP
Hope you're wearing your dance belt (if applicable) for today's episode of High School Slumber Party AP as Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez are talking Netflix's Work it! Will this dance movie staring Sabrina Carpenter, Liza Koshy and Jordan Fisher (who Aislinn knows a surprising amount of facts about...) make Brian and Aislinn jump out of their seats and onto the dance stage? Also, find out what Aislinn thought of her homework assignment; Critical Thinking.
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Jun 25, 2021
220 EuroTrip (2004)
We cross the pond for this slumber party as Mike Rivera and the Foodie Films Man Kyle Reinfried stop by for a bit of a high school reunion as they chat about their European misadventures as well as 2004's EuroTrip! Directed by a talented team of TV writers and stocked piled with cameos EuroTrip is more than a raunchy Road Trip pseudo-sequel...at least to fans of a very specific demographic. Who could forget "Scotty Doesn't Know"?
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Jun 21, 2021
219 My Boyfriend's Back (1993)
Ryan Stick is back and he's better than ever because today we're talking My Boyfriend's Back! If you're a fan of A-list actors with humble beginnings look no further as Philip Seymour Hoffman, Matthew Fox, Matthew McConaughey and (almost) Renee Zellweger feature as supporting characters in this wacky tale of a teen zombie and the prom he's just dying to get to. Created by the father of Friday the 13th, Sean S. Cunningham and directed by Bob Balaban; My Boyfriend's Back may be just about ready to come back from the dead and turn into the cult classic it deserves to be.
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Jun 18, 2021
218 Carrie (1976)
We're going back to prom and this time we're taking Cara Gael O'Regan as we discuss the horror classic; Carrie! Carrie stars Sissy Spacek as an introverted and sheltered teen with telekinetic powers who let's just say has a very interesting prom night. Also starring John Travolta and Piper Laurie; this Brian DePalma adaptation is actually the first Stephen King novel to get a film treatment. Cara also joins us to talk about the S#RaceToBeatPOTS benefitting Dysautonomia! Listen and donate.
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Jun 14, 2021
217 Abduction (2011)
Kate Hudson and Joe Two of our #TwilightForever series are here to discuss the first ever "vision" (Twilight adjacent) film we will be covering; Abduction. This 2011 movie was supposed to be the bridge between Twilight and Taylor Lautner's second act as an action film star. While the film did not hit home with critics, the true intended audience might have been Joe Two himself. Directed by John Singleton (2 fast 2 furious) and set in his hometown of Pittsburgh; this probably is the most Joe Two movie of all time! Don't worry, there is plenty of Kate Hudson in this episode as well. We learn which vampire celebrity endorsed her dating profile and find out what Twilight themed item she is forced to purchase to help with her hot girl summer. Also; we finally find out why Emmett carries all those eggs in the first film!
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Jun 11, 2021
216 Prom Night (2008)
For the fifth time in three years we are back on the dance floor for Prom Night. We asked Mike Manzi once again to escort us through another installment of the horror series and he said yes! Tonight we chat 2008's Prom Night reboot to be exact. Mike and Brian can't decide if this is just a prom video staring Brittany Snow or a police crime thriller starring Idris Elba but both agree the tone is definitely in line with other turn of the century horror film remakes. Also; Brian talks In the Heights!
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Jun 7, 2021
215 American Pie Girls Rules (2020): High School Slumber Party AP
Get ready to head back to East Falls High slumberers as co-hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez talk the 5th film in the American Pie spin off series (and 9th overall in the franchise) American Pie Presents: Girls Rules. The film has a Stiffler and plenty of pie jokes but what sets this film apart from the franchise is that this time the ladies are in charge! Will the gender swapping premise make American Pie Girls Rules a surprise favorite of Aislinn and Brian? If you can guess the answer to that question you truly do belong in AP!
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Jun 4, 2021
214 A Tale of Two Coreys (2019)
We're celebrating the end of our first Two Coreys series (or COREYthians:1 as we've coined it) by talking about a film that stars neither Corey Feldman nor Corey Haim. We're chatting up Lifetime's A Tale of Two Coreys! Even though he's not in the movie, Corey Feldman helps produce this made for TV biopic on the teenage lives of the Haimster and Feldog. Lifetime expert Joe Two joins us as well as our Corey co-pilot Mike Manzi!
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Jun 1, 2021
213 The Goonies (1985)
Hey you guys! Our Two Coreys series continues with an ICONIC Corey Feldman movie of the 1980's; The Goonies. Produced by Steven Spielberg (and Kathleen Kennedy!), written by Chris Columbus and directed by Richard Donner, The Goonies is a huge part of a lot of peoples childhoods including our resident Corey expert Mike Manzi. Our other guest at the slumber party however has zero attachment to Mikey (Sean Astin), Brand (Josh Brolin), Mouth, Chunk or Data as Jordan Polan-Clarke has never seen The Goonies before watching it for the episode today. Will the Goonies be good enough for her? Also: Listen for a conversation about a brand new show coming to the CageClub Podcast Network!
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May 28, 2021
212 Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
It might be Friday the 28th but on High School Slumber Party it's Friday the 13th as we're chatting Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. If you're a fan of the Two Coreys, don't worry; this film stars a young Corey Feldman. The official slumber party Corey consultant Mike Manzi is back and he's brought along his horror consultant and The Monsters that Made Us co-host Dan Colon to break down all the kills, scares and lore that make Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter one of he best in the series.
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May 24, 2021
211 Prayer of the Rollerboys (1990)
Grab your Rollerblades for this slumber party and be prepared to fight fascism as Mike Manzi is here to chat about our next film in our Two Coreys series; Prayer of the Rollerboys. Corey Haim is skating solo today but he's not alone. Fighting along side Corey and against the inline skating band of neo-Nazi's is none other than Patricia Arquette. This movie is way more relevant today than it should be! Also; High School Movie News returns.
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May 21, 2021
210 The Double O Kid (1992)
The name is Haim, Corey Haim...and he's staring in the teenage spy thriller (?) The Double O Kid. Austin Wolf-Sothern has joined Mike Manzi and Brian on their daunting Two Corey's mission to cover this straight to VHS early 90's treasure. Despite itss love budget feel, The Double O kid also stars a collection of high budget actors such as Brigitte Nielsen, Wallace Shawn, Nicole Eggert and John Rhys-Davies!
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May 17, 2021
209 License to Drive (1988)
If you want a ride on this weeks High School Slumber Party you're going to have to hop in the back seat (or maybe even the trunk!?!) as Mike Manzi is in shotgun and we're saving room for both Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. That's right, we're talking License to Drive! Despite some negative critical feedback, both Brian and Mike think this movie would pass its driving test with flying colors. James Avery, Carol Kane, Richard Masur, Heather Graham also star!
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May 14, 2021
208 Lucas (1986)
The Two Coreys are back on High School Slumber Party...well at least one of them is. Is there anything really like young love? Corey Haim stars as Lucas; a bright 14 year old bug collector with a crush on the new girl in town played by Kerri Green. Though his young love is unrequited; the film Lucas ushered in America's love with Corey Haim. Mike Manzi steps into the sleeping bag once again to talk Charlie Sheen, Ash Catchem, slow claps, high school football, Jeremey Piven and everything else that makes Lucas the heartwarming hit that it is!
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May 11, 2021
207 Sixteen Candles (1984): Third Birthday Special
Happy Birthday High School Slumber Party! In honor of the 3rd anniversary of the podcast, Brian Rodriguez provides audio commentary on Sixteen Candles. Listen for facts about John Hughes, Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald (of course) or listen because you enjoy someone talking over your movie. Queue up the 80s teen classic and watch along with Brian!
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May 10, 2021
206 The Wood (1999)
The Black Teen Experience goes back in the day to talk all about The Wood. Co-host Kirkland Shephard shares with Brian one of his favorite coming of age films staring Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones and Taye Diggs. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa (who would later go on to direct Dope), The Wood tells the story of three young men growing up in Inglewood, California through a set of ill timed wedding day flashbacks. Kirk educates Brian on all things LisaRaye, what Young Slim is up to these days and everything that makes The Wood such a formative teen film.
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May 7, 2021
205 Dream a Little Dream (1989)
What's better than one Corey? Two Coreys of course! Our Two Coreys (Corey Feldman and Corey Haim) series starts with Dream a Little Dream and it's not overstatement to say that our co-host of the Corey lap Mike Manzi has been dreaming of this moment for a long time. Also staring Meredith Salenger, Jason Robards, Piper Laurie and Harry Dean Stanton; Dream a Little Dream is peak Corey and the perfect place to start when deep diving into the careers of these two ICONIC teen idols.
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May 3, 2021
204 Never Rarely Sometimes Always: High School Slumber Party AP
Co-Professors Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez are back to chat about one of the most visceral (and best) films of 2020; Never Rarely Sometimes Always. High School Slumber Party AP was started to shine a light on great but overlooked contemporary projects just like this one. Director Eliza Hittman and lead actors Sidney Flanigan and Talia Ryder are among the mostly woman production who put together this realistic yet heartbreaking tale of friendship and the hardships of a teenage abortion. Also, Aislinn let's us know what she thought of 2020's "The Prom."
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Apr 30, 2021
203 Restless (2011)
We finally did it slumberers! Restless marks the end of our Gus Van Sant journey and the wonderful Shawnee Mead has joined us to chat all about it. This one surprised the both of us! Young love? Sure. Death? Why not? The ghost of a kamikaze pilot? Count us in...
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Apr 26, 2021
202 The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) Second Life
Brian and Kate Hudson welcome Joe Two back to the #TwlightForever slumber party to chat all about Twlight: New Moon in an episode that's sure cause a frenzy for both Twihards and Twihaters. Find out what Joe made Kate buy on e-bay, what everyone thinks of the Parks and Recreation Twilight Episode, if anyone is really #teamJacob and which characters have counterparts in the Fast and Furious universe among the usual chaos and insanity that ensues when we talk these Stephanie Meyer adaptations.
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Apr 23, 2021
201 Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012)
When Brian and Cousin Pumkin got together for this episode, they quickly realized that there was only one week out of the year it should be released; the week of 4/20. On the surface, Mac and Devin go to High School is a stoner comedy functioning as an extended music video for Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg's hip hop album of the same name and don't worry, that's pretty much what it is. So what? That's what it's supposed to be; living young, and wild and free.
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Apr 19, 2021
#200
For the 200th episode of High School Slumber Party; Brian Rodriguez keeps it simple and invites the Foodie Films man himself Kyle Reinfried to turn the microphone around and interview him for a look behind the curtain at the person who host the slumber party every week.
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Apr 16, 2021
199 Paranoid Park (2007)
After covering some of the more well known works of Gus Van Sant, Brian invites returning guest Austin Wolf-Sothern to the Slumber Party to talk about a lesser known film in his catalog; Paranoid Park. Continuing his trend of using amateur actors; Van Sant tells the story of a young skateboarder whose life is turned upside down after an accidental death.
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Apr 12, 2021
198 House Party (1990)
The Black Teen Experience returns to High School Slumber Party with co-host Kirkland Shephard to discuss one of the most ICONIC teen films of all time; House Party. Kirk and Brian talk all things Kid N' Play, cool hair, Martin Lawrence and dance parties. Also, listen for Brian and Kirk's reaction to an early 20/20 feature on the origins of hip hop! Look out for future episodes of High School Slumber Party B.T.E on the second Tuesday of every month.
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Apr 9, 2021
197 Elephant (2003)
For the next film in our Gus Van Sant series returning guest Danny Kim is here to chat Elephant. The movie's tagline says it all; "An ordinary high school day. Except that it's not." In Elephant, Gus Van Sant made the bold and controversial choice to depict a high school day in its rawest form; even when that day ends in a tragic school shooting. Influenced by the Columbine Massacre this film (and this episode) are not for the faint of heart.
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Apr 5, 2021
196 The Map of Tiny Perfect Things : High School Slumber Party A.P. (2021)
It’s the first ever episode of High School Slumber Party AP and hosts Aislinn Addington and Brian Rodriguez start their project of shedding light on contemporary teen films by breaking down The Map of Tiny Perfect Things. This Amazon Studios film starring Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen might just be the cute smart funny Sci-Fi romance 2021 needs. Think Groundhogs Day or Edge of Tomorrow but you know…with teens.
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Apr 2, 2021
195 Finding Forrester (2000)
"You're the man now, dawg!" Mike Manzi returns to the slumber party to chat up the second Gus Van Sant film in our series; Finding Forrester. Starring Sean Connery (in one of his final performances), newcomer Rob Brown and Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham; Finding Forrester is so much more than a knock-off Good Will Hunting. Mike and Brian talk a different era for independent film, on set chemistry and why this movie went under the radar for both of them when it first came out.
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Mar 26, 2021
194 To Die For (1995)
Brian invites his old Blockbuster bud Kyle Reinfried back to the slumber party to chat the first in a Gus Van Sant series of teen adjacent films; To Die For. This underrated Nicole Kidman performance may be the best of her career as she plays Suzanne Stone-Maretto; an aspiring TV personality who will stop at nothing to become a star. To Die For also stars Matt Dillion, Illeana Douglas, Dan Hedaya, Holland Taylor, Wayne Knight as well as breakthrough teenage performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck.
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Mar 19, 2021
193 Moxie (2021)
After making a special guest appearance (and dropping a HUGE High School Slumber Party announcement) on The Contenders podcast, Brian returns to his sleeping bag to discuss Netflix's new film Moxie; directed by Amy Poehler. Actor/model/previous slumber party guest Jenny O'Connell stops by with an opinion or two of her own on feminism, Amy Poehler and Tiny Fey and of course all things Moxie!
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Mar 12, 2021
192 If.... (1968)
The most tenured man in High School Slumber Party history Mike Manzi returns to the podcast to hop across the pond with Brian and chat about one of the most acclaimed and groundbreaking British films of all time; If.... Staring a pre-Clockwork Orange Malcom McDowell and set in a prestigious boarding school, If...'s subversiveness and dark humor were a perfect mixture for an emerging late 60's counter culture ready to view a new kind of film.
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Mar 5, 2021
191 The Squid and the Whale (2005)
Hey you...we're talking Noah Baumbach's break out feature the Squid and the Whale with returning guest Danny Kim. This might not be an episode for you philistines out there as not only does Brian read Kafka out loud but Danny and Brian take a very analytical deep dive into a film that was formative to both their early film pallets. Starring Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney as divorcing Brooklyn parents and Jesse Eisenberg as a teen trying his best to process it all; the Squid and the Whale stands the test of time as one of the better indie films from the century's first decade. Degolas...
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Mar 2, 2021
190 Boyz n the Hood (1991)
Kirkland Shephard joins High School Slumber Party for the soft launch of a brand new series: the Black Teen Experience. On their first episode, Kirk and Brian talk all about one of the most ICONIC movies of the 90's John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood; staring then unknowns Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Regina King along with Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett. Boyz n' the Hood provides the perfect jumping off point for the new series that will examine both popular and overlooked Black American high school films.
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Feb 26, 2021
189 To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021)
YA author and rom-com expert Jenna Guillaume returns to the slumber party to say goodbye to the groundbreaking Netflix To All the Boys series of films as Brian and her chat To All the Boys: Always and Forever. Where will the love story of Lara Jean and Peter end up as they ready themselves for their next step, college? Jenna and Brian discuss how this film compares with the rest of the series, hot dad getting married, the lack of woah woah woahs and if the movie is a fitting sendoff for Jenny Han's work as well as the legacy of Noah Centineo and Lana Condor. Tune in through the end of the episode as Brian has a special homework assignment for Monday.
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Feb 19, 2021
188 Twilight (2008) Second Life
Hang on tight spider-monkey because Twilight is proving harder to quit than our own personal brand of heroine. That's right, we're talking 2008's Twilight again! Kate Hudson is back of course but this time her and Brian are joined by Joe Two for the start of their second lifetime through Stephanie Meyer's vampire world. Is there any room for #TeamJacob anymore? Will Robert Pattinson realize his pasta dreams? Is Kristen Stewart's Bella a horse girl? Chinchilla poop? Chocolate Candles? All that and more as Joe begins his journey into joining our coven.
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Feb 12, 2021
187 Nerve (2016)
Are you a Watcher or are you a Player? Well...hopefully you're at least a listener this week as the Godfather of the CageClub Podcast Network Joey Lewandowski returns to the slumber party to chat Nerve staring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco. Brian and Joey talk the rules this game of truth or dare (minus the truth), the look and feel of the film, what works about this techno-thriller and of course what doesn't all in the glow of super cool blue and pink lighting.
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Feb 5, 2021
186 Drillbit Taylor (2008)
What do you get when you cross a story by John Hughes, a screenplay by Seth Rogen, directing from Steven Brill (the creator of the Mighty Ducks) and producing from Judd Apatow? Well apparently you get the forgotten early 2000's comedy Drillbit Taylor! Starring Owen Wilson (wow!) Drillbit Taylor is about of a group of freshman who hire a homeless veteran to protect them from senior bullies. It's not as bad as it seems, we swear! Mike Manzi stops by to chat about the good, the bad and funny beats and beatings that make up Drillbit Taylor.
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Jan 29, 2021
185 Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)
Foodie Films man Kyle Reinfried returns to the podcast for the first time in 2021 to talk a 2020 film; Words on Bathroom Walls. Starring Charlie Plummer, Taylor Russell, Andy Garcia, Molly Parker, Walton Goggins and AnnaSophia Robb Words on Bathroom follows the teen romance between Adam; a new student coping with schizophrenia through cooking and Maya, the class valedictorian with a chip on her shoulders. Kyle and Brian discuss both the heavy and the funny moments of this Y.A. adaptation.
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Jan 22, 2021
184 Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)
The hosts of 2fast2forever make a pit stop on High School Slumber Party's side of the road as the Godfather himself Joey Lewandowski and Joe Two return to the podcast to chat Better Luck Tomorrow. After Brian's listener acclaimed turn discussing the film on their show this week, the Joe's return the favor by breaking down the high school elements of the movie that put Justin Lin on the map and that Roger Ebert screamed at a person in support of. Starring Parry Shen, Jason Tobin, Roger Fan, John Cho, Karin Anna Cheung and of course Sung Kang playing the Fast and Furious's Han for the very first time, Better Luck Tomorrow is a formative films in both Asian-American and teen cinema.
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Jan 15, 2021
183 Idle Hands (1999)
They say idle hands make the devil's work and today we're talking a film that takes the concept quite literally. Ryan Stick of the Ryan Stick Show returns to the Slumber Party to chat about one of his favorite horror comedies, Idle Hands. Starring Devon Sawa, Jessica Alba, Seth Green, Elden Henson, the Offspring and Vivica A. Fox, Idle Hands is the story of a lazy stoner teen who's hand becomes an evil possessed killer; even after being cut off. Ryan and Brian chat all about the music and moments that make this film a cult classic.
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Jan 8, 2021
182 Project Almanac (2015)
Brian welcomes Slumber Party veteran Mike Manzi to the podcast to talk Project Almanac; a teen time travel found footage film! And what better type of film to cover as our first movie of 2021 than a time travel movie? Mike brings his extensive knowledge of the time travel genre to the pod for this Michael Bay and MTV produced film.
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Jan 4, 2021
181 #TwilightForever Q and A with Kate Hudson
Brian opens 2021 by welcoming back the most popular girl in school to the Slumber Party as Kate Hudson hops in the sleeping bag to answer some listener questions regarding her favorite subject in the entire world; The Twilight Saga. Kate and Brian recap their 2020 run of Twilight films by updating their movie rankings and surprise guest Joe 2 of #2Fast2Forever joins the podcast to preview his involvement in High School Slumber Party's 2021 run through the world of Stephanie Meyer.
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Dec 31, 2020
180 2020 Teen Film Review Part 2
For the final episode of 2020, Brian continues to look back at all the teen films of 2020 in this part 2 of a 2 part review. This episode Brian discusses Big Time Adolescence,The Binge, Run, Vampires vs the Bronx, The Babysitter: Killer Queen, Spontaneous, Freaky, Nocturne, The Craft: Legacy, Valley Girl, The Prom, Work It, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love you, The Kissing Booth 2, Words on the Bathroom Walls, The New Mutants and Boys State.
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Dec 28, 2020
179 2020 Teen Movie Review Part 1
As we close 2020, Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez decided to assign himself the huge homework assignment of watching every single teen film from 2020 as a gift to the slumberers. In part 1, Brian chats about All the Bright Places, All Together Now, American Pie presents Girls Rules, Another Round, Chemical Hearts, Clouds, Critical Thinking, Enola Holmes, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Onward, Stargirl, The Half of It, the Vast of Night, The Way Back, Unpregnant, and Yes God Yes.
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Dec 26, 2020
178 Better Watch Out (2016)
The Godfather Joey Lewandowski joins the slumber party on Jesus's birthday as we're talking an ever so rare teen Christmas film; Better Watch out! What may seem like a tropey horror film at first glance is flipped on its head by an exciting and deadly twist, all wrapped in the peppermint and illumination that make this time of year so special. Also, an old friend calls in to wish Brian a merry Christmas on this most blue of Yuletide gatherings.
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Dec 21, 2020
177 Another Round (2020)
Raise your glass to the Foodie Films Man Kyle Reinfried, as he drops by the Slumber Party to talk a new film with Oscar buzz; Another Round. This Danish film (also known as Drunk and Druk) stars Mads Mikkelsen as one of four high school teachers and friends who decided to drink alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their creativity as well as their professional and family lives. Kyle and Brian discuss the tragic circumstances surrounding the filming, sazeracs, Denmark, graduation caps, Mads Mikkelsen's glorious dance moves and a whole lot of life as well.
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Dec 18, 2020
176 Big Fat Liar (2002)
Cousin Pumkin stops by the Slumber Party to play a couple rounds of Two Truths and a Lie and to chat the 2002 Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes film; Big Fat Liar (B.F.L., the Biffle). Not only is this the film that turned Paul Giamatti blue, it also features Donald Faison, Sandra Oh, Lee Majors and John Cho among other surprises. Find out what the cousins thinks of the film and who makes the list of Pumkin's Baddies.
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Dec 14, 2020
175 The Prom (2020)
Jenny O'Connell returns to the slumber party to spill some tea and have a kiki as she chats the brad new Netflix musical, The Prom. With a star studded cast of Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Keegan-Michael Key and Andrew Rannells along with newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman help tell the story (based on a musical of the same name) of an Indiana teenager ostracized for wanting to take her girlfriend to prom. Oh yeah the movie also stars James Corden and let's just say Jenny is not a fan...
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Dec 11, 2020
174 Shazam! (2019)
Shazam! Just say the word and not only will Mike Manzi return to our slumber party, but he'll also tell us all about the origins of Captain Marvel...or Shazam as he's known today as we take a very nerdy and fun deep dive into the 2019 DCEU film staring Zachary Levi.
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Dec 7, 2020
173 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn part 2
Finally we bring the Twilight Saga to a close (for now) as Kate Hudson is back to talk the final installment in the franchise; Breaking Dawn part 2. As we conclude our first lap in our Twilight forever series, Brian and Kate discuss Jacob falling in love with a baby, surprise appearances from Lee Pace, Rami Malek and Wendell Pierce, and of course Michael Sheen's amazing laugh!
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Dec 4, 2020
172 Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971)
Imagine a film written and produced by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and directed by Barbarella director Roger Vadim. Now imagine this film stars Rock Hudson as a married playboy Vice Principal/Guidance Counselor/Football coach, Telly Savalas doing his best Kojak impression a couple of years before Kojak, Roddy McDowall and Angie Dickinson. Thanks to guest Galen Howard, we're talking all about this outrageous film; Pretty Maids All in a Row. Despite having an 8% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, this sex romp murder comedy (?) was called one the greatest films of all time by some director named Quentin Tarantino. Listen and find out why!
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Nov 30, 2020
171 Sky High (2005)
Are you a superhero or a sidekick...or rather...hero-support? Find out when Dan "The Duke" Hayden returns to chat Sky High; a kids movies with a ton of cameos to make the adults smile. Starring Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Michael Angarano this action packed film about a superhero high school in the sky might not be made for Dan and Brian's age group but there are enough laughs and cool moments to inspire conversation of heroic proportions. It's a kids movie! It's a satire! No, it's both!
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Nov 27, 2020
170 Hall of Fame: Class of 2020
High School Slumber Party is proud to present the induction ceremony of the inaugural class of the High School Slumber Party Hall of Fame hosted by Brian Rodriguez, host of High School Slumber Party. Voted upon by a panel of teen film experts, the High School Slumber Party Hall of Fame is reserved for those actors and filmmakers with whom the history of teen films would not be the same without. Find out what actors and filmmaker join our 2020 class!
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Nov 23, 2020
169 True Crime (1995)
Alicia Silverstone in 1995 looking for clues? Count us in! Our true crime expert Alexander Schroeder is back to talk about the appropriately titled True Crime, also starting Kevin Dillon. Despite Alex's best efforts, True Crime is a hard case to crack and may leave you with a bit more questions than answers.
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Nov 20, 2020
168 Valley Girl (1983): Part 2
Brian welcomes his slumberers back for a part 2 of 2 sleep over with guests Kate Hudson and Mike Manzi as they continue their wine fueled conversation on 1983's Valley Girl staring Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman. Kate continues championing director Martha Coolidge's vision for Valley Girl from her soap box before descending into a fun tornado of chaos in which she tells us how Valley Girl changed her life forever and mentions Keith Coogan a ton of times despite him not being in this film. Also, find out which Valley Girl star reached out to fact check us on some of the errors in part 1!
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Nov 16, 2020
167 Valley Girl (1983): Part 1
Like oh my God! Our two most seasoned guests Kate Hudson and Mike Manzi hop back in the sleeping bag to talk about the early 1980's teen classic Valley Girl staring Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman in part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Directed by Martha Coolidge, this totally awesome film deserves way more credit that it gets today so be prepared for Kate, Mike and Brian to hop on their soap box for this one! Also listen for some soundtrack talk and an Afterschool Special tangent! If you think this episode is bitchin', part 2 is going to be even more awesome this Friday.
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Nov 13, 2020
166 Vampires vs. The Bronx
¿Qué lo que primos? It's a cousin reunion on High School Slumber Party as Brian's cousins Pumkin and Michael Conrad Tavarez stop by to chat Netflix's Vampires vs. The Bronx. This new film by director Oz Rodriguez (no relation) inspires a lot of Dominican and NYC pride in the cousins as they talk about their heritage, gentrification, representation and of course everything that makes Vampires vs. The Bronx so fun. Also, Michael shares how he's brought Dominican street food to Dallas, Texas with his pop-up restaurant; Picadera DFW.
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Nov 9, 2020
165 She's Too Young (2004)
Joe Two has returned with the gift that keeps on giving; a Lifetime movie! She's Too Young, staring (somewhat surprisingly) Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden and Alexis Dziena follows the lives of teenage girls and their parents as they deal with drugs, alcohol, parties, peer pressure and of course syphilis. Slumberers, there is a good choice you watched this film in health class! Find out what Joe and Brian think of this Lifetime classic.
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Nov 6, 2020
164 Over The Edge (1979)
We love watching the movies that inspired the movies here on High School Slumber Party and Over The Edge certainly belongs in that category. Returning guest Galen Howard hops in his sleeping bag to chat about a film that inspired the likes of Kurt Cobain and Richard Linklater. We also chat Matt Dillons film debut, urban planning, soundtrack choices and youth in revolt!
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Nov 2, 2020
163 Election (1999)
It's Election Day on High School Slumber Party as veteran guests Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films and Danny Kim step in the booth to debate Alexander Payne's Election. This dark comedy stars Ferris Bueller himself Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon as the ICONIC Tracy Flick and Chris Klein in a debut performance. Danny, Kyle and Brian are here to break down what makes each character in the film so unique and great. Also, find out about a real life student-teacher rivalry between one of our guests and stay tuned for a very special announcement after the episode.
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Oct 30, 2020
162 Hocus Pocus (1993)
Come little children as the Sanderson Sisters (played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy) have returned to wreak havoc on Salem once again in the cult classic; Hocus Pocus. Brian (somewhat reluctantly) welcomes his wife Nicole DeLuise to the podcast to chat about why she loves this movie so much and why she thinks it continues to put a spell on its viewers today as a Halloween favorite.
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Oct 26, 2020
161 The Lost Boys (1987)
Returning Halloween experts Shawnee Mead and Dan Colon are here to talk about the film the made it fun to be a vampire, The Lost Boys. Staring Jason Patric, the two Corey's (Corey Feldman and Corey Haim), Jami Gertz, Kiefer Sutherland and so many more, The Lost Boys is everything that's wonderful about Joel Schumacher. We talk about all that and more (including lots of sexy sax talk and Tim Cappello tales) for this October fan favorite!
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Oct 23, 2020
160 Detention (2011)
Joey Lewandowski and Austin Wolf-Sothern step into their respective sleeping bags and burry the hatchet (or the "Bratchet") at the slumber party in order to talk about Detention. This film, directed by acclaimed music video director Joseph Kahn; is one of the wildest ones we'll ever discuss on podcast. With easter eggs to make any teen film enthusiast laugh, blood and guts, bears riding spaceships, people turning into flies, time travel and a whole lot of heart, Detention might not be for everyone but it's wonderful enough to bring Joey and Austin together once again.
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Oct 19, 2020
159 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011)
Vampires? Werewolves? Potential Demon Babies? If Twilight: Breaking Dawn part 1 isn't a Halloween movie, I don't know what is. The most popular girl in school Kate Hudson is back to chat about our latest film in our Twilight Forever series! Bella (Kristen Stewart) finally gets everything she has always dreamed of as we get a wedding, a honeymoon, sexy time, a pregnancy and a human to vampire transformation? Edward (Robert Pattinson) is back of course and Jacob (Taylor Lautner) is still mad at him and everyone else in his warpath.
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Oct 16, 2020
158 Trick or Treat (1986)
Are you ready for the most metal teen horror movie of all time? Ryan Stick of the Ryan Stick show joins us for the very first time to chat Trick or Treat! Gene Simmons? Check. Ozzy Osbourne? Check. Skippy from Family Ties? Sure! What happens when a dead rock star (Sammi Curr) comes back through his superfan's playing of his last record backwards? A movie worth talking almost two hours about as our Halloween horror series continues.
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Oct 12, 2020
157 Final Destination (2000)
Do you believe in destiny? Fate? Is it possible to cheat death? When Final Destination first came out in 2000, teens everywhere were asking their dates those same deep questions. Today we bring them up once again as guest Danny Kim presents Brian with a gift that should make everyone question how much control they actually have over their own lives. Brian and Danny also break down all the action, death scenes and everything else that makes Final Destination an underrated horror/thriller classic with one of the scariest movie villains of all...death itself.
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Oct 9, 2020
156 The Faculty (1998)
First time guest Dan "The Duke" Hayden hops in the sleeping bag to chat the 1998 alien teen horror classic, The Faculty. With a memorable cast of teen heart-throbs like Elijah Wood, Josh Hartnett, Jordana Brewster, Clea Duvall, Usher and John Stewart (?!?) the Faculty is an awesome look into the mind of the writer of Scream and director Robert Rodriguez. Also listen for a shredded edition of High School Movie News!
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Oct 5, 2020
155 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
One...two...Freddy's coming for you...as Brian welcomes Mike Manzi and Dan Colon back to the podcast to chat one of the most #ICONIC horror and slasher films for all time; A Nightmare on Elm Street. Lot's of Freddy Krueger talk today as we continue our spooky October with this Wes Craven masterpiece. Whatever you do, don't fall asleep...because Brian, Dan and of course Mike will be on Third Time's a Charm as well to chat A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Check that out after listening to this one!
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Oct 2, 2020
154 The Monster Squad (1987)
Hope you're ready for a wild start to the Halloween Season! Dan and Autumn Ferrara return to spook up some thoughts on the cult classic; The Monster Squad. Yes this might be a kids movie (it's just barely a high school movie) but this episode is for upper class-men only as Dan, Autumn and Brian discuss Dracula, the Wolf-man (who indeed has nards), the Mummy, the Gill-man, Frankenstein's monster, Uncle Rico, virgins, an incompetent police force, beagles, and everything that makes this late 80's classic so fun! Also tune in to finally find out what tattoo Cousin Pumkin is going to get from a Goofy Movie!
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Sep 28, 2020
153 Critical Thinking (2020)
CHECK out our episode on Critical Thinking as actor, chess teacher and great friend of the program John Hardin moves his best pieces of movie and chess knowledge forward to our in depth discussion on this brand new film based on the true story of teens overcoming adversity and winning the National High School Chess Championship. Directed and staring one of Brian's favorite people of all time, John Leguizamo; Brian and John Hardin discuss how important representation in is film, how cool it is to get a latinx story and a whole lot of chess. Learns terms like Scandinavian Defense, "the Pride and Sorrow of chess", zugzwang and "screwing it in" among others. Also, stay tuned till the end of the episode to find out what John and Brian will be doing this Thursday at 7pm EST.
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Sep 25, 2020
152 Clueless (1995)
Did you think we would talk teen movies on this podcast and not talk about Clueless? As if! Brian is joined by resident Clueless expert Cara Gael O'Regan returns to the slumber party to chat about one of the most ICONIC teen films of all times. Cara and Brian dish about Amy Heckerling, Cher, Dion, Amber, Paul Rudd, Alicia Silverstone and lots of fashion! Also stay tuned for an important health and safety tip for Cara at the end of the episode.
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Sep 21, 2020
151 Nowhere (1997)
We're going off the beaten path today as we cover another Galen Howard pick, the last film in the Teenage Apocalypse Series; Nowhere (1997) a film by Gregg Araki. Though the film may be hard to track down, it's worth a watch as it might be the most unique film we have ever covered on at the Slumber Party. Celebrity cameos you wouldn't believe? Check. An alien invasion? Check. Giant insects? Check. Inclusion ahead of it's time? Check. A TON of realistic heart and teenage drama? Check. A friendly came of kick the can? Of course. See you guys a Jujyfruit's Party!
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Sep 18, 2020
150 The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2000)
They're back...and seemingly out of nowhere. No, we're not just talking about Brian and the godfather of the Cageclub Podcast Network Joey Lewandowski, but the gang's all here (mostly) for the Netflix's The Babysitter: Killer Queen. You may remember that Joey stopped by to chat The Babysitter during out Babysitting summer and he's returned to chat the sequel and some more (or maybe not enough) Samara Weaving, McG, Bella Thorne and more! Does the sequel surpass the original? We'll let you know, trust us.
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Sep 14, 2020
149 Say Anything... (1989)
Hold your boombox over your head for this one as Kate Hudson returns to talk Say Anything Brian continues his back and forth trip through Cameron Crowe's career by chatting about his first film in the director's chair. Luckily for him, John Cusack super-fan and Lloyd Dobler loyalest Kate Hudson helps break down everything that makes Say Anything such an ICONIC film. Also staring Ione Skye, Joan Cusack and John Mahoney; find out which characters Kate loves, which she can't stand and what she thinks of the ending. Ding!
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Sep 11, 2020
148 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Our Junior Year continues with a film created by two future High School Slumber Party Hall of Famers; Fast Times at Ridgemont High! Written by Almost Famous scribe Cameron Crowe and directed by future Clueless chief Amy Heckerling, Fast Times was a surprise hit that mostly holds up today. Returning guest Dan Colon is here to help us take a deep dive into this beloved classic. Not just your average 80s teen sex comedy, Fast Times has a lot of heart aided by amazing performances from Judge Reinhold, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, and of course Sean Penn as Spicoli. So order yourself a pizza and be prepared for an extra long episode as Christian Larson also stops by to discuss the impact the film had on his life.
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Sep 7, 2020
147 Almost Famous (2000)
"I'm always home, I'm uncool." We're starting our Junior Year at High School Slumber Party with an all time great. To help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Almost Famous, Brian welcomes back his co-host on P.S. I Love Hoffman (the Philip Seymour Hoffman Podcast), the Foodie Films man himself Kyle Reinfried. Kyle and Brian talk all about future hall-of-famer Cameron Crowe, Kate Hudson, Stillwater, Francis McDermott and everything that's aged so well about what might be the greatest rock movie of all time. But does it hold up as a high school movie as well?
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Sep 4, 2020
146 A Goofy Movie (1995)
It's an end of the summer slumber party powered by Powerline as we're chatting about A Goofy Movie with Cousin Pumkin. This is it slumberers; this is the episode where we find out the final vote for what Goofy Movie themed tattoo Cousin Pumkin will get! Of course along the way we discuss this underrated 90's Disney Classic. Brian and Pumkin share their feelings for Disney, Goofy, Max, Pauly Shore, Roxanne and swap stories from their own high school experiences along the way.
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Aug 31, 2020
145 Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
"All we are, is dust in the wind." Before you Face the Music, jump in your time traveling phone booth and watch Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure! Brian, along with guests Mike Manzi (Third Time's a Charm) and Matt Delhauer prep for Bill and Ted 3 by breaking down the film that started it all. The trio explore the history of Bill and Ted from the original title, to the casting of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, to what original historical figures could have been included in the most excellent journey to complete a history assignment and eventually bring the universe in harmony. What better way not to fail most heinously before watching the newest installment of the franchise than by listening to Brian, Matt and Mike break down the historical original. Be excellent to each other, and party on dudes!
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Aug 28, 2020
144 Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
Get back in the sleeping bag and get ready to talk an ICONIC 80's teen movie! What do you get when a high school nerd offers a cheerleader $1,000 to be his girlfriend for a month? Something a lot more heartwarming than it sounds. Of course we're talking about Can't Buy Me Love! Brian comes together with the most guested man of 2020; Mike Manzi and the always wonderful Shawnee Mead. Our fab three breaks down a year in the life of Ronnie (played by future McDreamy Patrick Dempsey), Cindy (played by the late great Amanda Peterson) and the rest of the cast of characters that make Can't But Me Love the beloved film it is today. Also, find out what the original title of the movie was! Hint: It wasn't a play on a Beatles song.
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Aug 24, 2020
143 Swimfan (2002)
Dive in head first into this weeks episode because Alex Schroeder is back and she's chatting with Brian about the early 2000's teen thriller, Swimfan. If you're between the ages of 30 and 35, you probably saw at least the trailer for this movie. If not, you might be confused as to what Swimfan is all about. Don't worry, Brian and Alex have you covered as they break down Jesse Bradford, Erika Chrsitensen, the camerawork, the fashion, the speedos and everything else that makes Swimfan the uncomplicated sign of the times that it is. Also, Alex takes a Buzzfeed quiz!
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Aug 21, 2020
142 Kids (1995)
Put the children to bed before this one as we're talking 1995's Kids with Cousin Pumkin. Hard (but not impossible) to find streaming, every person who has seen Kids is sure to have a reaction; whether it be positive one or a negative one. For Pumkin, it was the late rapper Mac Miller who inspired him to watch the film. Find out his take as the cousins kick back with a couple of 40s while chatting Larry Clark, Harmony Korine, Rosario Dawson, Cloe Sevigny and what it was like growing up as kids. Also find out the status of Pumkin's Goofy Movie tattoo!
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Aug 17, 2020
141 The Heavenly Kid (1985)
Kate Hudson returns to chat about another film in the #Hudson5, The Heavenly Kid. This film about an angel from the 1950s (or 1960s?) stuck in purgatory until he can help a down on his luck teenager find some cool and confidence. Find out just why Kate loves this film so much! Hopefully our math teacher wont be listening today because the timeline for this one makes zero sense
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Aug 14, 2020
140 Corvette Summer (1979)
Hop in the front seat and get ready for a wild ride! Christian Larson is back and he's here to talk about Mark Hamill (hot off a little film called Star Wars), Annie Potts and everything else 1978's Corvette Summer has to offer. What starts out as a love story with a car ends up as so much more. Get in your custom van and drive all the way to Las Vegas for an adventure that highlights everything fun about the late 70s!
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Aug 10, 2020
139 The Babysitter (2017)
The Godfather is back for our final Babysitting Monday of the summer! Joey Lewandowski (CruiseClub) returns to tell us all about why he loves The Babysitter (2017). This Netflix film staring Samara Weaving is a pretty looking, action packed slasher about a 12 year old and the coolest babysitter in the neighborhood. When Cole finds out that his babysitter not only leads a satanic cult, but is also very capable of bloody and graphic murder; he finds himself running for his life...and fighting back. Joey and Brian discuss the look and feel of the movie, McG, Bella Thorne and everything else that makes this horror film unique, polarizing and great.
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Aug 7, 2020
138 The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
It was two years ago that guest Shawnee Mead first stoped by the Slumber Party...and it was all because of a kissing booth, The Kissing Booth; Netflix's first original trending teen film! Shawnee is back again to discuss the sequel to the polarizing film as her and Brian check in with Elle (Joey King), Lee (Joel Courtney), Noah (Jacob Elodri) and new character Marco (Taylor Zakhar Perez)! Will Elle and Noah's relationship last with new temptations in the mix and with Noah away at Harvard and Elle prepping herself for her own college journey in her senior year of High School? Will Molly Ringwald be given more lines this time? What will Brian and Shawnee think of the 2 hours and 12 minute runtime for the film? Hop in your sleeping bag and find out!
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Aug 3, 2020
137 Babysitter's Black Book (2015)
It's always a good time when we're talking Lifetime on High School Slumber Party. That's because Joe Two (2Fast2Forever) is back in the sleeping bag and he's brought with him Babysitter's Black Book. Babysitting Monday's would not have been complete without a Lifetime film and Babysitter's Black Book does not disappoint when it comes to most of the classic tropes that make this genre of TV movies so addicting. The film is about a group of High Schoolers who take their babysitting business in a different direction and begin operating an escort service catered to local wealthy Dads. If that doesn't have you hooked, Brian and Joe's classic banter will be sure to serve all your desires.
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Jul 31, 2020
136 Society (1989)
Let's face it, the rich have always fed off the poor...but in 1989's Society, that concept it taken quite literally. Our most senior guest Mike Manzi returns alongside brand new guest Galen Howard to talk about this wacky, topical and underrated horror film. While Society is probably not for everyone, there is no doubt that its final sequence will leave you in shock! Trust me, you've never seen anything like it. Join us as Brian, Mike and Galen welcome you into Society. How do you like your tea?
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Jul 27, 2020
135 Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead (1991)
"I'm right on top of that, Rose!" Baby sitting Monday is back but let's hope the Slumberers have a little better luck on their assignment than the babysitter in the film we're chatting about. Shh...Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead...and Kate Hudson is back to talk all about it. Not only is former babysitter Kate here for her favorite teen star of the 80s and 90s Keith Coogan, but she also shares her love for Christina Applegate, and drops knowledge on what it was like growing up in a big family. Kate also dishes on which member of the Babysitters Club she hates. Dishes are done, man.
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Jul 24, 2020
134 Bratz (2007)
Based on the only series of dolls to ever challenge the mighty Barbie, Bratz: The Movie was panned by critics when it first debuted in 2007 but could this high school film about a group of girls torn apart by cliques be more than meets the eye? Don't believe the hype (or lack their of) surrounding Bratz and let first time guest Austin Wolf-Sothern help you think outside the toy box and give your opinion a Bratz: The Movie makeover! Listen as Austin calls out another CageClub host on his own less than stellar review of the film and tells us why we should all love Bratz. Also, first time in the line; High School Movie News!
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Jul 20, 2020
133 When a Stranger Calls (1979)
"Have you checked the children?" High School Slumber Party's Babysitting Monday series continues with the chilling and formative horror film, 1979's When a Stranger Calls. Mike Manzi hops back in the sleeping bag to discuss his history with babysitters, the films unique format, Carol Kane and what exactly makes this film so influential to future filmmakers. Next time a stranger calls, hope that the call isn't coming from inside the house...
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Jul 17, 2020
132 Rad (1986)
Hop on the pegs of our Mongoose as Joey Lewandowski returns to chat about the 1989 BMX classic, Rad! This movie staring Bill Allen, Aunt Becky herself Lori Loughlin, Olympic hero Bart Conner and Talia Shire has been a hard to track down cult classic for years. Thanks to a brand new 4k and BluRay restoration from Vinegar Syndrome, Joey and Brian were able to break down all the jumps, flips and of course epic bike dancing the film has to offer. Joey and Brian also discuss the surprise involvement of Princess Diaries heartthrob, Director/Producer Robert Schwartzman in bringing this film produced by his parents (and directed by Hal Needham) to a brand new set of eyes. By the end of this episode you'll give anything to be ass sliding!
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Jul 13, 2020
131 Weekend with the Babysitter (1970)
It's another Babysitting Monday on High School Slumber Party as the slumberers earn a couple bucks for college, a new car or for buying their crush a burger and shake at the drive-in! With Weekend with the Babysitter, they're really going to have to earn every penny as this 70's exploitation film is about a man who spends a weekend of sex, drugs and rock and roll with...you guessed it...his teenage babysitter. While Weekend with the Babysitter is not everyones' cup of tea, it sure does provide some levity for Brian and guest Alex Schroeder despite its very problematic premise.
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Jul 10, 2020
130 Battle Royale (2000)
Fridays are fun again on High School Slumber Party, especially if you're in the mood for Japanese cinema, hand to hand combat, survival and good old fashioned teenage clique infighting. First time guest but long time friend of the network Dan Colon hops in the sleeping bag to discuss the cult classic; Battle Royale. This film, which has been banned in some countries, took a while to get distributed outside its home of Japan. As such, a reputation of violence proceeded it. Sure it takes place in a dystopian future and sure it's about a bunch of schoolmates who are forced to battle to the death on an island rigged with weapons and explosives but at it's core, Battle Royale has a lot of heart and most importantly for this show, it has all high school tropes we know and love.
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Jul 6, 2020
129 Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
Are you ready for your very first High School Slumber Party babysitting assignment? Kate Hudson is back to discuss what could possibly be her favorite film in the #Hudson5, Adventures in Babysitting! The Godfather himself, Joey Lewandowski, acts as the voice of reason this week as the gang discuss the problematic elements of the film, Kate's love of Keith Coogan and lust over George Newbern, Ron Canada (of course), and everything that makes Elisabeth Shue (and her hair) so great! We promise you won't have a case of the Babysitter Blues after having a listen.
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Jul 3, 2020
128 Three O'Clock High (1987)
For the first summer 2020 edition of High School Slumber Party, Brian welcomes Mr. Third Time's, Mike Manzi, and Angus himself, Charlie Talbert, to discuss 3 O'Clock High: a film so simple in its premise but so engaging in its execution, as Jerry Mitchell tries every trick in the book to avoid his inevitable confrontation with the seemingly indestructible Buddy Revell. Find out which A-list director was originally attached to the film, Mike's original thoughts watching it as a child, and Charlie's passion for the film that still resonates today.
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Jun 29, 2020
127 Sophomore Yearbook Special
Another school year is in the books on High School Slumber Party. As we complete our sophomore year, find out who the slumberers voted for in categories like Most Likely to Succeed, Class Song, The Science Award, the first ever Han Lue Memorial Mentor Award, Coolest Car in the Parking Lot, and much more! The Godfather Joey Lewandowski (2 Fast 2 Forever) joins Brian in hosting the festivities for the Class of 2020. Stay tuned 'til the end of the episode to find out your summer school fate!
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Jun 26, 2020
126 Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Oh, yeah... Chrisian Larson is back at the High School Slumber Party for our super-sized sophomore season finale to talk about one of the most ICONIC teen films ever: John Hughes's Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Christian and Brian discuss all their favorite scenes and characters while breaking down what makes Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) the most popular nerd of all-time. Also, a familiar voice drops in to break down a famous food scene.
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Jun 22, 2020
125 Sugar and Spice (2001)
For the final Cheer Monday of the season, Jenny O'Connell is back in the sleeping bag to talk about Sugar and Spice, a film about a group of cheerleaders who turn to bank robbing to solve their teenage problems. While some of these problems are bigger than others (like a teenage pregnancy and a mother locked up in prison for life), the ensemble -- led by Marley Shelton and Mena Suvari -- form a masked, tight-knit unit different from any cheerleading film covered on this podcast. From Jenny stanning James Marsden to all things bad, nice, and everything else about Sugar and Spice, High School Slumber Party has you covered as our sophomore year winds down.
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Jun 19, 2020
124 To Sir, With Love (1967)
High School Slumber Party goes back to 1967 to talk about a classic film showcasing one of the most successful and revered actors of all-time: Sidney Poitier in To Sir, with Love. Joining Brian are good friends John Hardin and the Foodie Films Man himself, Kyle Reinfried, to break down the tale of Thackery: an engineer by trade who finds himself a teacher at a tough inner city London school. While the exact words of Thackery's lessons may not seem "woke" today, the meaning behind his lectures on self-respect, racism, and humanity ring incredibly true in 2020. What may be ringing in your ear, however, is the film's super-catchy theme song sung by co-star Lulu!
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Jun 15, 2020
123 Gimme an F (1984)
There won't be much sleeping this Cheer Monday at the Slumber Party as returning guest Christian Larson keeps us up all night with a chat about a formative film in the cheer movie genre, Gimme an F. While this movie (currently in the public domain) may look like a campy T and A B-film at first glance, there's much more behind the pom-poms than meets the eye. Will Gimme an F earn an A from Larson and Brian? Listen and find out... and don't be surprised if you're dancing in the shower come morning!
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Jun 12, 2020
122 Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil (1992)
Brian goes to prom once again, this time with Third Time's A Charm host and Prom Night veteran Mike Manzi. After covering Prom Nights 1, 2 and 3 last year, Mike and Brian have the night of their lives diving into Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil. Ironically for a film named Prom Night, the movie has very few scenes that involve prom, as a potentially supernatural priest hunts down a foursome of unsuspecting teenagers at their parents' summer home. Also, find out which other forth films in a series Mike enjoys the most!
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Jun 8, 2020
121 Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal (2008)
Cheer Monday goes Lifetime once again, so real slumberers know Joe Two is back in the sleeping bag with a curated TV film for us... and this time he's not alone! Joe's wife/Lifetime movie watching partner Rachel stops by the Slumber Party to chat about Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleading Scandal. Not only does Rachel bring along a lifetime of Lifetime movie knowledge, but she also brings years of experience as a pom team and dance team member to the "untrained eyes" of Joe Two and Brian. Rachel and Joe guide the slumberers through this true story of a group of high school cheerleaders notorious for their disrespect and for putting a stranglehold on their Texas high school. Also, find out which celebrity Joe TWo had a run-in with in high school, and which person on the show was once featured as Barstool's Smokeshow of the Day.
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Jun 5, 2020
120 Twilight: Eclipse (2010)
Our #TwilightForever series continues as the immortal Kate Hudson comes back to the Slumber Party to chat all about the third film in the Twilight saga: Eclipse. Did Bella say yes to Edward's proposal? Is wolf-boy Jacob still around? Why is Brian shipping a teenage vampire and one of the few adult characters in the franchise? Find out all this... and more!
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Jun 1, 2020
119 Fired Up! (2009)
Hope you're fired up for this Cheer Monday, as Brian welcomes not one but two cheerful guests ready to dissect 2000's Fired Up! Aislinn Addington (The Contenders) is back at the Slumber Party, and she's brought friend (and former cheerleader) Kelsey Murray along with her. What may seem like a typical 2000s sex romp is actually a cheer-filled comedy with a little bit of heart and a ton of surprises.
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May 29, 2020
118 Angus Strikes Back: An Interview with Charlie Talbert
Angus himself, Charlie Talbert, stops by the Slumber Party to talk about his life, his career, and -- of course -- all things Angus! Back in November, Brian and guest Kate Hudson (Pajiba) had a fun time chatting up the underrated 1995 film, as well as its soundtrack. Kate is back as the official co-host for the day to ask Charlie some questions left lingering from her chat with Brian last year. Listen and find out the true story of Angus, plus everything that's going on in the life of Charlie Talbert... both then and now.
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May 25, 2020
117 But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
Cheer Monday is Queer Monday this week as we're celebrating Pride a little early on High School Slumber Party. Jenny O'Connell is here to chat about the LGBTQ classic, But I'm a Cheerleader. Directed by Jamie Babbit, this dark comedy/satire stars a young Natasha Lyonne as cheerleader Megan having to endure gay conversion camp while learning about herself and finding romance along the way. Jenny and Brian discuss the vivid colors, RuPaul, and Clea DuVall, and Jenny shares her own LGBTQ experiences with the formative film.
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May 22, 2020
116 Blockers (2018)
Be prepared to listen to a lot of John Cena talk (and all his beer butt-chugging antics) this week as returning guest Mike Manzi (#CruiseClub) is here to chat about 2018's Blockers. Cena, along with Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz, play parents who will stop at nothing to end their daughters' dreams of losing their virginity on prom night. Mike and Brian talk about how much fun this film is, and they do a very deep dive into John Cena's latest wrestling match. Don't worry: the WWE part of the show is extra credit, but the Blockers part is a mandatory assignment! #WWVDD? He would listen to this episode.
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May 18, 2020
115 Identity Theft of a Cheerleader (2019)
Joe Two (2 Fast 2 Forever) has returned to the slumber party, and he's brought Cheer Mondays back to school as well! As a HUGE Lifetime movie fan, it's not a shock that Joe came with another gem from their always-interesting (and over-the-top) catalog, as we're talking about Identity Theft of a Cheerleader. Count the head bonks in this thriller about identity theft... and cheerleading.
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May 15, 2020
114 Big Time Adolescence (2019)
A big time guest stops by the slumber party as Kyle Reinfried (Foodie Films) is here to chat Pete Davison's Hulu film, Big Time Adolescence. With a Netflix special and a brand new movie (The King of Staten Island), the always-spicy Pete Davidson is hotter than ever. The Hoff-bros break down everything that makes Big Time Adolescence a can't-miss streaming film for 2020, including the performances of Davidson, American Vandal (a show Kyle never heard of before this episode) star Griffin Gluck, Machine Gun Kelly (a musician Kyle never heard of before this episode) and, of course, teen film legend Jon Cryer.
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May 11, 2020
113 Sixteen Candles (1984): Second Birthday Special
Cheer Mondays are on hold this week, and hopefully you didn't forget why. This week, High School Slumber Party celebrates its second birthday! As the Slumber Party tradition goes, Brian (along with returning guest Shawnee Mead) discuss the ICONIC (yet complicated) John Hughes classic, Sixteen Candles. Brian and Shawnee break down the sixteen things they liked and disliked about the film including Jake Ryan, Molly Ringwald, Farmer Ted, the music, and all the unforgettable moments.
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May 8, 2020
112 Dead Poets Society (1989)
"Oh Captain, My Captain!" Returning guest John Hardin captains this edition of High School Slumber Party as he and Brian seize the day and chat about Dead Poets Society. The 1989 classic about a boarding school teacher who marches to the beat of a different drum is an important and formative film in John's life. Find out how it tracks today in his 30s, as well as his take on the performances of Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, and the rest of the ensemble cast. Also, the Godfather Joey Lewandowski stops by to chat hot dogs, cheer movies, and attempting to score an invite to John's wedding.
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May 4, 2020
111 Bring It On (2000)
Brr... It's cold in here, there must be a Slumber Party in the atmosphere! We're kicking off our Cheer Monday series with a bang, as we're opening with the most ICONIC cheer movie of them all, Bring It On! Alexandra Schroeder stops by to break out and shout for all things Kristen Dunst, Jesse Bradford, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union, Toros, Clovers, high school "punks," cargo pants, and all the things that make Bring It On one of the most popular movies of its generation. Don't drop the baton!
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May 1, 2020
110 The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Brian welcomes Aislinn Addington (The Contenders) back to the Slumber Party to discuss one of her favorite films, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. This rare adaptation (directed and written by the author of the best-selling book, Stephen Chbosky) stars Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, and Paul Rudd. Lerman stars as Charlie, a teen battling mental health issues relating to a recent loss, as well as an early childhood trauma, and now must overcome one of his greatest challenges yet: his freshman year of high school. The performances and the sensational soundtrack make it one of the better films covered on High School Slumber Party. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a brand new social media challenge!
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Apr 27, 2020
109 Flying (1986)
Get your ass over the falls and bring every hot dog topping you can think of as it's a Keanu-themed slumber party with former #KeanuClub co-hosts Joey Lewandowski (2 Fast 2 Forever) and Mike Manzi (Third Time's A Charm). Gymnastics expert Jordan Polan-Clarke (Wistful Thinking) is also here to talk all about one of Keanu Reeves's first films, Flying. As the film is in public domain, it has many titles (Dream To Believe, Teenage Dream, I Dream of Flying) and is available for free on YouTube, so there's no excuse for not doing your homework this week. Since this is the spiritual sequel to their original #KeanuClub episode on this movie, you're expected to come to class prepared by also listening to that episode if you have any desire to score an elusive perfect 10!
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Apr 24, 2020
108 The Princess Diaries (2001)
You are cordially invited to a slumber party with royal implications, as Brian once again welcomes Shawnee Mead to the podcast, this time to chat about Disney's The Princess Diaries. What made this 2001 film a surprise hit was director Gary Marshall and standout acting performances including classic Disney Queen Julie Andrews and the impactful debut of Anne Hathaway. Brian and Shawnee break down all the heart and touching moments in the film that introduced the world to the tiny pear filled Kingdom of Genovia.
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Apr 20, 2020
107 Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Uh, hey, baby, like, High School Slumber Party's favorite married couple, Dan and a very pregnant Autumn Ferrara, rejoins the party to discuss the first animated film featured on the podcast, Beavis and Butt-Head Do America. Based on the hit MTV show, Beavis and Butt-Head Do America is full of really, really dumb laughs and even bigger memories. Also, find out find out if Autumn gives birth on the live on air!
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Apr 17, 2020
106 Fear (1996)
Brian welcomes back Kate Hudson to the podcast to continue her #Hudson5 series of favorite films with Fear (or, as Kate calls it, Marky Mark in Fear). This time, Brian and Kate welcome an extra special guest to the Slumber Party, Charlie Talbert: the star of the film Angus (which Kate and Brian previously covered). Kate, Brian, and Charlie discuss Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, roller coaster climaxes, characters' sexual presences, and so much more in this sexually-charged teen thriller.
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Apr 13, 2020
105 Small Soldiers (1998)
TEN HUT! Brian welcomes first-time guest, long-time friend and #healthhero Danny Kim (just featured on the cover of Time Magazine) to the podcast to chat about 1998's Small Soldiers. Brian and Dan discuss the early years in their relationship, share some high school memories, and -- of course -- talk toys. Small Soldiers is an action-packed (and maybe misplaced) kids film, so the guys leave no stone unturned on their hunt for the Gorgonites and for what makes this movie so unique. Listen for a live unboxing of a Major Chip Hazard action figure that hasn't been touched in 20-plus years, and find out what Danny really thinks of Kirsten Dunst. DISMISSED!
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Apr 10, 2020
104 Dazed and Confused (1993)
Grab a bud and a paddle because Brian and returning guest Matt Delhauer are talking about the *iconic* Dazed and Confused. From the kick-ass soundtrack, to the hazing, to the parties, to cruising, and to the unforgettable monologues about George Washington, this Richard Linklater joint has stood the test of time in the hearts of many slumberers. Matt and Brian break down the ensemble cast, swap some high school memories, and -- of course -- chat up the breakout performance of Matthew McConaughey. Alright, alright, alright.
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Apr 6, 2020
103 The Substitute (1996)
What happens when a recently disavowed mercenary finds out his girlfriend is being harassed by her students at school? He decides to substitute teach her class, of course! Kyle Reinfried (Foodie Films) and Christian Larson (Monkey Club) join the squad for this Monday study session to chat about the 1996 Tom Berenger testosterone-fueled action flick, The Substitute. The guys chat Marc Anthony, jai alai, Ernie Hudson, Papa John's, Luis Guzman, and all the wonderful things that make this Miami film so hot!
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Apr 3, 2020
102 Hiding Out (1987)
When Kate Hudson of Pajiba was last on High School Slumber Party for our Twilight: New Moon episode, she suggested (with the help of some wine) five other non-vampire related films she wanted to be a guest on. The first film we will be covering in what we are now calling "the Hudson five" is Hiding Out: a movie staring a 22-year-old Jon Cryer playing a 29-year-old stockbroker pretending to be a 17-year-old high school student. Confused yet?
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Mar 30, 2020
101 The Way Back (2020)
High School Slumber Party welcomes in its next hundred episodes with a special Monday study edition! Who better to usher in a new era than Joey Lewandowski (2 Fast 2 Forever), the Godfather of the CageClub Podcast Network, as March Madness continues with a brand new film, The Way Back. While it was in theaters a couple weeks ago, current events have led to a surprise early VOD release for this Ben Affleck vehicle about a basketball coach on the path to redemption. Also, find out what Joey recommends you watch on VOD this week.
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Mar 27, 2020
High School Slumber Party Celebrates 100 Episodes Live!
Recorded live at Yonkers Brewing Company in Yonkers, NY, Brian welcomes some good friends to help celebrate 100 episodes of High School Slumber Party. Guests include The Godfather Joey Lewandowski (#CageClub), Joe Two (2 Fast 2 Forever), Christian Larson (Monkey Club), Kyle Reinfried (Foodie Films), and more!
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Mar 20, 2020
099 Hoosiers (1986)
Despite the real March Madness being canceled, basketball continues at the Slumber Party as guest Mike Manzi (#CruiseClub) rejoins the team to talk about Hoosiers, a classic in the sports film genre. Underdogs Brian and Mike meet at center court with different point of view regarding the movie, but end up coming to a triumphant consensus equal to that of a Gene Hackman motivational speech.
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Mar 13, 2020
098 Hoop Dreams (1994)
March Madness continues on High School Slumber Party with Hoop Dreams, the critically-acclaimed documentary about two high school basketball players from inner-city Chicago. The story of Arthur Agee and William Gates still holds up today, and for this first-ever documentary subject in Slumber Party history, Brian welcomes former high school basketball player (and documentary aficionado) Kirkland Shephard to run point on this historically significant and deeply moving film.
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Mar 5, 2020
097 Teen Wolf (1985)
It's March Madness, baby! To celebrate all things basketball, Brian welcomes in Mike Manzi (Third Time's A Charm) to talk about an *iconic* 80s supernatural classic, Teen Wolf. This Michael J. Fox vehicle about a high school basketball player who turns into a werewolf was a huge hit at the box office off the heels of Back of the Future, and it continues to be a part of pop culture today. Brian and Mike take a shot at seeing if the film holds up while exploring the colorful cast of characters around the Teen Wolf, like his entrepreneurial best friend, the cool girl next door, a dad who is very relatable, and a bully who looks surprisingly like a 90s sports idol. Awoo!
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Feb 27, 2020
096 Twilight: New Moon (2009): Part 2
Twilight forever? In this wild Twilight: New Moon: Part 2 episode with Pajiba writer and Twilight fanatic Kate Hudson, things get a little crazy at the Slumber Party. Crawl into your sleeping bag and join us for a wine-fueled discussion on vampire breakups, more #TeamEdward and #TeamJacob debate, a weird marriage proposal, and a rousing game of bone, marry, kill. Put the freshmen to bed early as this episode is for upperclassmen only.
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Feb 20, 2020
095 To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)
It's sequel time at the Slumber Party, and returning guest -- author Jenna Guillaume -- is here to help us get over the lack of "Woah, woah woah"s! When we last checked in with our favorite modern-day teen movie couple, Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) and Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo), everything was pretty much perfect! However, in To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You -- Netflix's follow-up to its surprise 2018 hit -- the tension is high as Lara Jean struggles being Peter's girlfriend, especially as an old crush (John Ambrose, played by Jordan Fisher) returns to her life. Are you #TeamPeter or #TeamJohnAmbrose?
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Feb 13, 2020
094 Twilight: New Moon (2009): Part 1
Happy Valentine's Day! What better way to spend the most romantic day of the year than by curling up in your sleeping bag and listening to Brian and returning guest, Pajiba writer and Twilight expert Kate Hudson, talk about one of the greatest love stories of all: the love between Bella, Edward... and Jacob in Twilight: New Moon. With the help of a little wine, Kate and Brian start the next chapter in their year of Twilight with New Moon, in part one of their two-part slumber party.
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Feb 6, 2020
093 Red Dawn (1984)
A teen movie that begins with Soviet paratroopers landing on the school football field? What better place to start World War III than here at High School Slumber Party? Guest Dan Ferrara joins Brian to talk about Red Dawn, one of most unique films we've discussed! Dan and Brian talk Cold War politics, military equipment, alternate history, and the star-studded cast including Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey (before Dirty Dancing), Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell (not in blackface), and Lea Thompson. Stop asking if this is the remake... we wouldn't do that to you. Wolverines!
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Jan 30, 2020
092 The Girl Next Door (2004)
Brian welcomes guest Wesley Vena back to the Slumber Party to answer the question, "Is the juice worth the squeeze?" by talking about 2004's The Girl Next Door. This comedy (starring Elisha Cuthbert, Emile Hirsch, Timothy Olyphant, and Paul Dano) may seem like a typical early 2000s teen sex romp, but it's actually a film with a lot of heart and moral fiber. After watching it for the first time in many years, Wes and Brian find it easy to fall in love with The Girl Next Door.
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Jan 23, 2020
091 Tammy and the T-Rex: Gore Cut (1994/2019)
We know what you're thinking: "Didn't Brian already cover this weirdo movie?" Yes, but with a brand new version of Tammy and the T-Rex restored by Vinegar Syndrome, a reunion of prehistoric proportions is in order! The "Gore Cut," as it's been called, is bloodier, cruder, and answers a lot of questions we asked on our original episode... but is it better than the PG-13 version? Jenny O'Connell and Cara Gael O'Regan are back to answer that question, and to give us their take on the lack of a Denise Richards/T-Rex sex scene.
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Jan 16, 2020
090 The Karate Kid (1984)
"No such thing as bad student. Only bad teacher." That is... unless you haven't done your homework this week and you forgot to watch the 1984 high school martial arts classic, The Karate Kid. Mike Manzi (CageClub) is our personal Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) as he helps guide us through all of film's iconic moments. From "wax on, wax off" to "sweep the leg," from the epic final battle between Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny (William Zabka), to Ali with an I (Elisabeth Shue), Brian and Mike are here for the lesson that will last a lifetime... or however long the runtime on this episode is.
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Jan 9, 2020
089 Surf Ninjas (1993)
Surf's up, dudes! Brian is joined by returning guest Chris Carroll to grab a board, catch a wave, and talk all about Surf Ninjas, as High School Slumber Party covers another Rob Schneider classic.
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Jan 2, 2020
088 Twilight (2008)
Hold on tight, spider-monkey, because 2020 is the year of Twilight on High School Slumber Party! We're opening the new decade with the O.G. entry of the vampire teen romance: 2008's Twilight. Kate Hudson (Pajiba) is back to chat about what may be her favorite subject matter, as she helps guide first-time watcher Brian through the opening chapter of Bella's supernatural journey. Also, find out if if Brian is team Edward or team Jacob!
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Dec 26, 2019
087 High School Slumber Party Celebrates the Decade(s)
So long 2019, hello 2020! Brian celebrates a special year-end edition of High School Slumber Party with the Godfather himself, Joey Lewandowski (2 Fast 2 Forever), as the pair breaks down the best high school movies of the past decade -- and every decade, starting with the 1970s, as voted by you, the slumberers!
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Dec 19, 2019
086 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire a Christmas movie? Yes, it is. Is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire a high school movie? You betcha. In fact, this Christmas, you’re invited to the Hogwarts Yule Ball on High School Slumber Party as official chaperones Mike Manzi (Third Time’s A Charm) and Harry Potter expert Shawnee Mead help lead the festivities as we break down all the dances, spells, and wizardly tasks the fourthfilm in the series has to offer. Need to catch up on the third Harry Potter film? Grand your time turner and head on over to Third Time’s A Charm’s episode on the Prisoner of Azkaban.
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Dec 12, 2019
085 Let It Snow (2019)
Netflix has answered Brian's prayers and given us another high school Christmas movie with Let it Snow, and he's brought in the Foodie Films Man himself, Kyle Reinfried, to talk about it! In fact, Brian's been invited to Kyle's Christmas party, and the boys are recording right before the yuletide festivities commence. Find out if the guys think Let is Snow is worthy of being called "teenage Love Actually" or "teenage New Year's Eve" on another special holiday episode of High School Slumber Party.
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Dec 5, 2019
084 Homegrown Christmas (2018)
The holiday season is finally here, and is there a more wholesome way to usher the yuletide in than with a Hallmark movie? Homegrown Christmas stars a familiar name in the news, Lori Loughlin (aka Aunt Becky, aka the lady from the college admission scandal) as a big city fashion magnate who returns to her small hometown for Christmas. Of course she falls in love with an old flame and has to organize her former high school's winter formal in the span of a week! Isn't that what Christmas is all about? Lifetime movie (and, it turns out, Hallmark Christmas movie) expert Joe Two (2 Fast 2 Forever) makes a pit stop in a salute to the holidays and Hallmark Christmas movies.
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Nov 28, 2019
083 American Graffiti (1973): Part 2
Awooo! Are you ready for a second helping of High School Slumber Party's take on American Graffiti this Thanksgiving weekend? Brian is joined by returning guests Mike Manzi (#HANX for the Memories) and Chris Podcasts (Now and Again) for Part 2 of our discussion on the film that George Lucas was most known for before Star Wars. Who could forget that final street race, Wolfman Jack, and the blonde in the T-Bird? Also, find out the guys' final assessment on the film, and learn what other movies they would recommend to watch after American Graffiti. Hint: it's not More American Graffiti, the less popular sequel.
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Nov 21, 2019
082 American Graffiti (1973): Part 1
Before George Lucas brought us to a galaxy far, far away, he took us back to his cruising California childhood with American Graffiti. If anyone ever doubted the Star Wars creator's directing ability, they should watch this iconic, Academy Award-nominated teen film. Chris Podcasts (Now and Again) and Mike Manzi (Third Time's A Charm) are back to break down all the hot rods, sock hops, stars before they were stars (like Harrison Ford, Ron Howard), and the amazing early '60s music on this side one of a two-part episode. Where were you in '62?
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Nov 14, 2019
081 Angus (1995)
Guest Kate Hudson is back to talk about one of her favorite high school films, the underrated and overlooked Angus. For those who remember this 1995 movie, we are sure the memories are fond. For the rest of us who maybe let Angus slip under our radars, the film is so much more than your typical nerdy teenager pining for the popular girl type of film. If three Academy Award-winners and the film debut of James Van Der Beek aren’t enough to convince you to root for Angus, then its soundtrack — which ranks among the best in teen film history — surely will!
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Nov 7, 2019
080 Brick (2005)
After a string of horror films, today's palate cleansing episode is all about, well... murder... as we cover the long-anticipated Brick. Were you a fan of Star Wars: The Last Jedi? Are you looking forward to Knives Out? Why not start by listening to a chat about director Rian Johnson's first film, a film noir detective story set in a contemporary high school. First time guest Matt Delhauer helps the Slumberers break down Joseph Gordon-Levitt and all the other things that make this film a modern day favorite. Also, Brian reviews a new VOD movie called The Boonies!
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Nov 1, 2019
079 Tragedy Girls (2017)