Sarah, Hallie, and John discuss 1988’s “For Keeps?,” starring Molly Ringwald and Randall Batinkoff. Other (different but related) topics include Rugrats, The Little Mermaid, and The Brat Pack. If you'd like to watch along with us, "For Keeps?" is streaming free with ads on YouTube (as of 6.12.2024). For a transcript of this episode, visit us at ForgottenFilmClub.com.
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For Keeps? Trivia via IMDB.
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"Angelica's Worst Nightmare," Rugrats, Season 3 Episode 21 (March 13, 1994) via IMDB.
Whatever Happened To Jake From Sixteen Candles? via Looper.
No One Would Tell (TV Movie 1996) via IMDB.
Juno (2007) via IMDB.
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) via IMDB.
Obvious Child (2014) via IMDB.
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Mama LuLu’s hot take on The Little Mermaid movie via TikTok.
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