Confidently Controversial
Growing up in the 80’s was super weird. Together we will rewatch movies that made us laugh, made us cry, and made us make poor choices with boys, friends, and life in general.
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Episodes
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
We never claimed to be good at math, but something doesn't add up in this week's episode of Confidently Controversial when we take on Pretty Woman. This fairytale of a film was released in 1990 and stars Julia Roberts as the messy, but sweet sex worker Vivian Ward as she falls for the rich dude with daddy issues, Edward Lewis, played by Richard Gere. Join us as we say who, we say when, and we say how much of this movie you should watch, but please don't try to kiss us on the mouth.
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Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Are you a mediocre high school reporter who has been overlooked for a summer internship because of your lady parts? Well, we've got some great news for you... A Tweed Family favorite, 1985's Just One of the Guys tackles the injustices of being hot and smart.
In all seriousness, applause to this film for its ahead of its time positive influence on the gay and transgender communities - a sadly rare site in the 80s.
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Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
What can be said about such a masterpiece? Just kidding... It's not very good. While Emily had fond memories of this 1981 comedy, things changed slightly after a rewatch. Join your Confidently Controversial hosts as they explore this pint-sized (get it?) comedy starring Lilly Tomlin and Charles Grodin. As a bonus for listening you'll get to hear us talk about giant porn.
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Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Brat Pack, Brat Pack... Put on your pearls, light up a cigarette and meet your besties at St. Elmo's bar. On this week's ep of Confidently Controversial, Kim shares on of her faves, St. Elmo's Fire. This 1985 drama stars Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Mare Winningham, and Emilio Estevez.
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Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Not to be confused with those movies that have the sparkly vampires, the Twilight Zone movie was released in 1983. Embroiled in controversy by an on-set accident, this movie really does have it all... I mean if you consider creepy kids, terror on a plane, kick the can, and the KKK having it all. Join Emily and Kim as they watch together and discuss.
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Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Chaos is what killed the dinosaurs, darling. Tune in to the latest episode of Confidently Controversial as Emily and Kim watch Heathers. This 1989 dark comedy starring Christian Slater and Winona Ryder as they traverse the tricky landscape that is high school in the 80s. Is it great? Oh yes. Does it hold up to today? Absolutely not.
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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Caution! You may not be tall enough to ride this ride. This 1986 movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Kate Capshaw, Kelly Preston, Lea Thompson and Tate Donovan as they spend their summer amongst the imaginary stars. Through a series of completely avoidable events the crew end up in space - for reals. Join Emily and Kim as they experience the terror first hand.
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Before he was was melting hearts as McDreamy he was paying for dates as a nerdy lawn boy named Ronald Miller. In this week's episode, Emily and Kim explore Patrick Dempsey's 1987 classic Can't Buy Me Love.
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Episode one of Confidently Controversial revisits a tale as old as time... falling in love with a Mannequin. Join Emily and Kim as they intro their new podcast and dive in to an 80's classic starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, Estelle Getty and the one, the only James Spader. Settle in to see how this movie holds up today.
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