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Old Millennials Remember MoviesMiracle on 34th Street – 1994 & 1947 – ep 120You better watch out, you better not cry, because Santa Claus is going to the loony bin!
In "Miracle on 34th Street," a single mother is a real Scrooge McDuck about the magic of Christmas, specifically about telling her young daughter that Santa Claus is a lie. Enter a convincing (but violent prone?) old man, who decides that he wants to work RETAIL during the busy holiday season. We don't know if it's magic, but give that guy a medal for wanting to deal with all those snot-covered kids and demanding parents for several weeks.
For many Old Millennials, the 1994...2021-12-241h 15Old Millennials Remember MoviesMrs. Doubtfire – 1993 – ep 117It's the hilarious, smash hit family comedy... about a bitter divorce!
The late, great Robin Williams was at the top of his game in 1993, and "Mrs. Doubtfire" let the comic actor run amok even when not dressing up like an old lady. Seriously, his character here, Daniel Hillard, is pretty unhinged, and it kinda makes sense that he loses custody of his kids. He's lucky he's not in jail for poisoning Pierce Brosnan!
(To be fair, who the hell do you think you are ordering a jambalaya without pepper?! It's a Cajun dish, Pierce, what the hell is the point?)
...2021-11-181h 21Old Millennials Remember MoviesArmageddon – 1998 – ep109An asteroid the size of Texas that literally "roars" as it approaches Earth perfectly represents the over-the-top and punishing nature of Michael Bay's "Armageddon," a movie with about 1,000 action sequences, 10,000 one-liners and roughly 65 million cuts. No single shot lasts more than a second or so. It may not be a great movie, but it's definitely the MOST movie of the 1990s.
"Armageddon" is a fascinating stop for Jerry Bruckheimer, a producer mostly known for R-rated action movies. With a shiny PG-13, and a "Titanic"-feeling romantic subplot between Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler, "Armageddon" lured hordes of teenagers to the...2021-08-171h 43
Saved by the Bell to the MaxScreech’s Spaghetti Sauce – ep12 – Saved by the Bell to the Max – S4E3"The sauce-a you can have, but the secret? She's A MINE!"
Another "Saved by the Bell" episode that begins one way and takes a hard turn into another plotline entirely. The gang produces a cable access news broadcast, but Screech's cooking segment inexplicably sparks a sensation around Bayside. He also makes incredible spaghetti sauce, and so Zack concocts a plan to sell it using stolen chem lab supplies and, well, as it turns out, a stolen recipe.
Why is everyone so enamored with Screech on TV? He's just as obnoxious there as he is in person, and yet other students...2020-09-0830 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxAll in the Mall – ep11 – Saved by the Bell to the Max- S3E16Remember when you had to wait in an actual, real-life line in order to buy concert tickets? Remember concerts? Remember standing near people? Well, take a trip down memory lane with this bottle episode of "Saved by the Bell," one of the few episodes set outside of Bayside High. The gang is trying to score tickets to U2, but once again, they give way too much responsibility to Screech. Why trust Screech with money? Or standing in a line? He's the absolute worst, and SBTB-to-the-Max co-host Angela thinks this episode might be Screech at his worst.
The gang finds a...2020-08-1029 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxClose Encounters of the Nerd Kind – ep10 – Saved by the Bell to the Max – S2E12All you need to know about the competence of the federal government can be found in the season 2 episode of "Saved by the Bell" entitled "Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind." A government agent watches a crappy student film and is absolutely convinced Screech is an alien from another planet.
Don't get us wrong. Screech is the worst and definitely not a normal human kid. In fact, he may be a serial killer. But this government agent is a complete moron. One day he might become president.
The "To the Max" crew break down this somewhat frustrating episode, which starts...2020-07-2533 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxCream for a Day – ep9 – Saved by the Bell to the Max – S1E8Kelly Kapowski really wants to be Homecoming Queen, but she has a big zit. Zack Morris really wants Kelly, so he takes Screech's screw-up science experiment and packages it into a miracle skin cream. Here's the thing: The cream works! Sure, your face will temporarily turn red for a bit, but then, BOOM. No more zits. Most people would probably take this temporary trade-off, so why is everyone so mad at Zack?
When Screech gets splashed in the face at science class, did anybody else wish his face would melt off like those Nazis in "Raiders"? Screech is the worst...2020-07-1829 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxThe New Reboot -ep08- Saved by the Bell to the MaxThere's a new "Saved by the Bell" series coming to NBC's Peacock streaming service! A trailer dropped earlier this year, and we learned Slater and Jesse are teachers at Bayside High School! Zack Morris is the Governor of California! Screech is probably in jail!
Saved by the Bell to the Max co-hosts Jonah Anderson (the world's foremost expert on "Saved by the Bell") and Tyler Wilson discuss everything we know about the series, including new cast members, the Bayside alums confirmed to return and the point in which the production was forced to shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
...2020-06-2630 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxThe Fight – ep7 – Saved by the Bell to the Max – S4E1It's senior year at Bayside High! And there's a new girl from Idaho! And Zack and Slater sexually harass her!
"The Fight" opens with one of the more offensive moments in "Saved by the Bell" history, in which the boys make a noise and use an inappropriate gesture when referring to a certain person's dumb behavior. We're pretty sure this wasn't appropriate in 1992 either, but don't let that blight stop you from missing one of the most iconic moments in the show's history.
Zack and Slater have had a complicated friendship over the years, beginning with their competitive pursuit of...2020-06-1032 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxCheck Your Mate – ep6 – Saved by the Bell to the Max – S3E7"I'll see ya at the galleria." - one of the most famous lines in the history of television.
The premise of "Check Your Mate" is a bigger stretch than usual for an episode of "Saved by the Bell." Screech, widely known as THE WORST, happens to be Bayside's chess champion. It's a big deal, to the point where the school's radio station covers the matches, cheerleaders and fans fill the stands, and everybody pretends Screech is a tolerable human being.
That's not all. Screech has a girlfriend! Somebody should warn poor Violet (guest star Tori Spelling) that this mutant boy...2020-06-0327 minOld Millennials Remember MoviesMatilda – ep77 – 1996"Listen you little wiseacre. I'm smart; you're dumb. I'm big; you're little. I'm right; you're wrong. And there's nothing you can do about it." - Parents to their kids during the 2020 quarantine.
Actually, that's a Danny DeVito rant from "Matilda," a charming movie adaptation of the Roald Dahl children's book. Most of the adults in this movie are just awful to poor little Matilda, an adorable six-year-old played by the quintessential adorable 90s kid, Mara Wilson ("Mrs. Doubtfire," the "Miracle on 34th Street" remake).
The adults should probably stop messing with her though, because Matilda has Jean Gray-level telekinesis. She...2020-05-271h 02Saved by the Bell to the MaxShow Continuity – Saved by the Bell to the Max – ep05"We need Doc Brown to sort out the timelines of this show." - Jonah Anderson, world's foremost expert on "Saved by the Bell."
The "Saved by the Bell" continuity is... confusing. Never mind the fact the powers-that-be want you to think "Good Morning Miss Bliss" is the first season of the show (it isn't). Things get even more confusing once the gang makes it to Bayside. How long do these school years last? When does the Malibu Sands mini-season occur? Where do Jesse Spano and Kelly Kapowski keep disappearing to during senior year? Do they even know that Tori (Leanna...2020-05-2230 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxZack’s War – ep4 – Saved by the Bell to the Max S2E2Zack has a great idea to get out of detention - Join the CADET CORP! Zack and the gang get involved with a student-army after-school program with a HANDSOME coach and a whole lotta RULES. Zack doesn't like rules! So he'll quit. Then learn a lesson. Then compete in a fairly elaborate obstacle course. You know, with colorful tires! Did the school have to pay for all this equipment? Mr. Belding! Did you get fleeced by this wannabe-ROTC outfit?
This episode features some memorable "nerd" vs. "jock" moments. Bayside is a school full of stereotypical weirdos, just like Butch and A...2020-05-1127 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxGood Morning Miss Bliss – ep3 – Saved by the Bell to the Max"Saved by the Bell" began as another series - "Good Morning, Miss Bliss." The show focused a bit more on the teachers, including the titular Miss Bliss, played by Hayley Mills. Zack, Lisa, Mr. Belding and Screech (ugh) were around, but Slater, Kelly and Jesse weren't yet part of the gang.
Our Saved by the Bell panel of experts discuss the differences between the shows and some of the reasons why "Miss Bliss" needed the boot. We also discuss whether the show should be considered "Season 1" of "Saved By the Bell," as it is presented on streaming services. The answer...2020-05-0631 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxFatal Distraction – ep2 – Saved by the Bell S1E4Do you like casual racism? How about recording teenage girls against their will? Then you'll love this shocking episode from the first season of "Saved by the Bell." (And contrary to how the series airs on Hulu, we don't count the "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" episodes as the official run of the show).
Saved by the Bell Season 1, Episode 4 - "Fatal Distraction"
Premise: Zack and Screech bug the girl's sleepover party in order to find out who Kelly wants to take to the dance. After the recording device is discovered, the girls plot their revenge.
Jonah Anderson, the world's foremost...2020-04-1530 minSaved by the Bell to the MaxZack Morris Isn’t Trash and Introductions – ep1If the teacher pops a test about "Saved by the Bell," we'll be just fine! It's the inaugural episode of "Saved by the Bell to The MAX," the definitive podcast about the iconic 90s TV series that nearly all Old Millennials know by heart.
Saved by the Bell to The Max is hosted by three fans with distinct levels of knowledge and understanding of the series. Jonah Anderson is the world's foremost expert on "Saved by the Bell." Really. Tyler Wilson is less obsessive but watched the show probably way too many times to admit. And Angela Yoshiko doesn't know...2020-04-1526 minOld Millennials Remember MoviesDennis the Menace – ep 69 – 1993Hey Mr. Wilson! This 90s update of the popular comic/cartoon isn't half bad! Writer John Hughes continued to draw from the "Home Alone" well with more kid vs. bad guy pranks. Yes, "Dennis the Menace" has a bad guy that isn't neighbor-next-door George Wilson. This movie has "Switchblade Sam," a totally creepy and marginally inappropriate bad guy for a PG-kids movie, but he's played by the always committed Christopher Lloyd. Great Scott, those teeth are nasty!
Old Millennials Remember Movies hosts Tyler and Angela feel a bit bad for ol' George Wilson, played here by the incomparable grump Walter...2020-02-191h 06