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Nostalgia Trip Episodes

Take a nostalgic journey through memory lane as the hosts revisit films that defined their childhoods and impacted their lives in profound ways.
Poltergeist (1982)
April 14, 2026

Poltergeist (1982)

The Poltergeist 1982 Review is here, and this one sits right in that sweet spot of childhood nostalgia and genuine horror. Back in the day, this was the movie that introduced a lot of us to scary films, not full nightmare fue...

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Best Movies of this Century (2000-2025)
Jan. 20, 2026

Best Movies of this Century (2000-2025)

What happens when you try to rank the Best Movies of This Century , one year at a time, with no safety net, no do-overs, and your family sitting right beside you? You get chaos, passion, nostalgia, and one of the most honest ...

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Life Changing Movies
Dec. 16, 2025

Life Changing Movies

There are movies you enjoy, movies you love, and then there are Life Changing Movies , the ones that hit you at the exact right moment and quietly shape how you see the world. In this special Born to Watch episode, Whitey and...

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Back to the Future Part 2 (1989)
Dec. 2, 2025

Back to the Future Part 2 (1989)

Strap in and charge up the Mr Fusion, because this week on Born To Watch, the boys head back, forward and sideways through time with our full Back to the Future 2 (1989) Review. Whitey, G Man and Will settle into the DeLorean...

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JAWS - 50th Anniversary Special
Sept. 9, 2025

JAWS - 50th Anniversary Special

In this special edition of Born to Watch , the team dives back into the deep blue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's iconic 1975 thriller, Jaws . But this isn't just a rewatch, it’s a cinematic pilgrimage...

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Red Dawn (1984)
Sept. 2, 2025

Red Dawn (1984)

Before Call of Duty, before The Hunger Games , and long before kids with rifles were standard streaming fare, there was Red Dawn, a film where teenagers in Colorado picked up hunting rifles, hid in the woods, and waged war on...

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White Men Can't Jump (1992)
June 10, 2025

White Men Can't Jump (1992)

This week on Born to Watch, we lace up our Asics, slap on a second singlet, and head to the sun-soaked courts of Venice Beach as we rewind to 1992 with our White Men Can't Jump Review, a film that might be the most gloriously...

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Return of the Jedi (1983)
May 6, 2025

Return of the Jedi (1983)

In a galaxy not so far from nostalgia, the Born to Watch crew rounds out the trilogy that changed cinema forever with our Return of the Jedi (1983) Review. It’s May the Fourth, and there’s no better time to jump back into the...

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Weird Science (1985)
March 4, 2025

Weird Science (1985)

In this episode of Born to Watch , we take a wild ride back to 1985 for a Weird Science (1985) Review , where two geeky teens somehow manage to create the perfect woman with a little help from a computer, some questionable sc...

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Mannequin (1987)
Feb. 11, 2025

Mannequin (1987)

In this week's Born to Watch episode, Matt and Damo dive into a quirky 80s classic that inspired guilty pleasure rewatches and dreams of window display romance: Mannequin (1987). Join the guys as they reminisce about how Kim ...

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Home Alone (1990)
Dec. 17, 2024

Home Alone (1990)

Few films define holiday nostalgia as perfectly as Home Alone . In this Home Alone (1990) Movie Review , we revisit the timeless story of Kevin McCallister, the mischievous yet resourceful eight-year-old who accidentally gets...

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Aug. 27, 2024

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Hey there, Fellow Watchers! This week on Born to Watch , we dive deep into one of the most whimsical, enchanting, and downright bizarre films of the 1970s, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This technicolour dreamscape o...

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The Princess Bride (1987)
Aug. 20, 2024

The Princess Bride (1987)

When it comes to classic films that have left an indelible mark on pop culture, few stand out as vividly as The Princess Bride (1987). Directed by Rob Reiner and adapted from William Goldman’s novel of the same name, this fil...

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Above the Law (1988)
July 30, 2024

Above the Law (1988)

Hey there, fellow Watchers! Welcome back to another episode of the Born to Watch Podcast. This week, we took a trip down memory lane with the 1988 action flick "Above the Law," which many of us remember fondly from our teenag...

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Love Actually (2003) Christmas "Re Release"
Dec. 26, 2023

Love Actually (2003) Christmas "Re Release"

In the spirit of Christmas we thought we would re release our Xmas episode from 2022 - Love Actually (2003). The whole team where on board for this one and it could have been the episode that sealed the deal for Damo. Merry X...

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The Breakfast Club (1985)
Dec. 12, 2023

The Breakfast Club (1985)

"The Breakfast Club," directed by John Hughes, is a seminal film of the 1980s that has transcended its era to become a timeless classic. This 1985 masterpiece delves into the lives of five high school students who, on the sur...

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North Shore (1987)
Nov. 28, 2023

North Shore (1987)

"North Shore," released in 1987, is a film that encapsulates the essence of surfing culture and the timeless quest for belonging and self-discovery. Set against the stunning backdrop of Hawaii's legendary North Shore, the mov...

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National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
Nov. 21, 2023

National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

"National Lampoon's Vacation," released in 1983, is a classic American road comedy film that has stood the test of time. Directed by Harold Ramis and written by John Hughes, based on his own short story, the film presents a h...

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The Last Starfighter (1984)
Oct. 31, 2023

The Last Starfighter (1984)

The Last Starfighter (1984) Whitey and Gow, and are back with another deep dive into a classic, and today we're joined by none other than Will the Plumber – our long-time fan and guest host for this episode. In the heart of t...

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Coming to America (1988)
Oct. 24, 2023

Coming to America (1988)

In 1988, Eddie Murphy and director John Landis combined forces to create "Coming to America," a romantic comedy that went on to become an emblematic staple of 80s cinema. On the surface, it's a story about a prince from a fic...

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The Karate Kid (1984)
Oct. 3, 2023

The Karate Kid (1984)

In the annals of cinema history, certain films stand out as timeless classics, and "The Karate Kid" (1984) is undeniably one of them. Directed by John G. Avildsen and starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Pat Morita as...

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Dirty Dancing (1987)
Aug. 29, 2023

Dirty Dancing (1987)

Dirty Dancing (1987) is the Born to Watch attempt at getting out of our comfort zone, well for two of us. We will let you decide which team member isn't going to put Baby in a corner. It's rare for a film to capture the essen...

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Grease (1978)
Aug. 8, 2023

Grease (1978)

GREASE (1978) - was a pop culture musical phenomenon that took the world by storm and become a right of passage for any child in the 80s and beyond. The Born to Watch team tackles this classic and hand jive all the way to Gra...

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Back to the Future (1985)
July 4, 2023

Back to the Future (1985)

Released in 1985, "Back to the Future" directed by Robert Zemeckis, is a timeless science-fiction adventure that has captivated audiences for decades. Combining humour, thrilling action, and a clever time-traveling concept, t...

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