While parents weren't always there to teach Gen Xers life lessons—the movies were, for better or worse. In this episode, Ken and Jim revisit seven films from the 80s and early 90s that shaped how they saw themselves, the world, and who they were supposed to become.
From unexpected alien friendships to having a head for business and a bod for sin, these stories carried lessons about love, loss, identity, and possibility.
Decades later, they’re asking: What stuck? What fell flat? And what might leave other generations scratching their heads?
Watch or revisit the movies discussed in this episode and see what lessons come to you:
