We’re back behind the bar, but this isn’t your neighborhood pub — it’s the world of Cocktail (1988), where neon lights, flair bartending, and lofty dreams collide. The story follows Bryan Flanagan (Tom Cruise), an ambitious young man fresh out of the military who’s convinced he’s destined for greatness. His

Release Dates: 9/2/25 & 9/9/25Podcast: The Shermer High Alumni Association 🚲 About These Episodes In this two-part nostalgia-fest, we dive into Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985), Tim Burton’s delightfully bizarre directorial debut. We revisit the eccentric world of Pee-wee Herman, played by the late Paul Reubens, and relive the movie’s unforgettable

🚪 Locked Rooms, Family Secrets & One Deeply Traumatizing Attic Release Date: 8/19/25Runtime: 01:34 ⚠️ Content Warning Before we get into this episode, please note: Flowers in the Attic includes themes of child abuse, psychological trauma, incest, and child death. While we approach the film with our usual mix of

🛼 Spandex, Muses, and Roller Disco Fever Release Date: 8/5/25Runtime: 01:18 🎨 Episode Overview This week, the roller skates are on and the logic is off. We’re diving headfirst into Xanadu—a film that somehow combines Greek mythology, disco, neon lights, and Gene Kelly… and still leaves you wondering, “Wait, what

🎭 Method Acting, Soap Operas & Gender Politics in a Wig Release Date: 7/22/25Runtime: 01:29 🎬 Episode Overview This week, we’re going full 1982 with Tootsie — the Oscar-nominated, genre-bending comedy that gave us Dustin Hoffman in a dress, Jessica Lange in her prime, and Bill Murray quietly stealing every

🚗 Thor, Car Chases & Deeply Questionable Choices Release Date: 7/8/25 🛎️ Episode Overview Let’s be real—no one expected a babysitting gig to turn into an urban crime spree. But in 1987, anything was possible. In this episode, we dive into Adventures in Babysitting, where teen babysitter Chris Parker and