In this episode:
Each year, three brothers visit their grandfather for the summer. He is highly skilled in ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques.
Our predictions: Will it hold up?
Ryan- No.
Ashley- Also no.
Things we discussed in this episode:
-We explain how The Loser Bracket is going to work, and maybe confuse our selves more.
-We talk about how Ryan could really relate to this movie because there were three brothers. Unfortunately, Ryan and his brothers were not ninja prodigies.
–“If Kevin McCallister can do it, any one can do it.”
-“Teenage…Ninja…Mutant Turtles.”
-We make up the rumor that a young Ryan Gosling and Leonardo DiCaprio lost out on being one of the 3 Ninjas. (We couldn’t find any evidence to dispute this though…so its possible?)
–LOW FLYING HELICOPTER!
-Bowl Cut City.
-“Surf Douches”
-We talk about the musical score during the fight scenes.
-We try to discuss the plot of this movie.
-Way to completely ruin the perfectly nice mask your Grandpa gave you Colt.
-We question whether all pro Basketball players should learn ninjustu to better their game.
-We reminisce about riding our bikes as kids.
-We close out the episode to remind you to listen to the newest season of Are We STILL Afraid of the Dark? Another podcast hosted by Ashley and Ryan where we rewatch and discuss the 90’s SNICK classic TV show.
-Don’t forget to join The Ruiners Club! A new bonisode is coming to the feed this week!
Award Winners:
Ryan: The “Cagey”– Chad Power (Tum Tum)
The “Hanxy”– Victor Wong (Grandpa)
Ashley: The “Cagey” – Patrick Labyorteaux (Fester).
The “Hanxy”– Max Elliot Slade (Colt)
Does it hold up?
Ryan: No.
Ashley: Nope.
Facts from 1992:
- This movie was released on August 7th, 1992.
- Hit TV Shows:
- Coach
- Murder She Wrote
- Cheers
- Hit Songs:
- “Baby Got Back” Sir Mix-A-Lot
- “Jump” Kriss Kross
- “Save The Best For Last”. Vanessa Williams
- Hit Movies:
- A Few Good Men
- Sister Act
- The Bodyguard
- Where you can stream it:
- IMDB TV (with ads), Hoopla (subscription)
- Rent/Buy on various streaming services.
Resources:
- Movie streaming info from Justwatch.com
- Facts from https://pop-culture.us
- Music Clips in episode: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fanas/Or_Up_We_Fall
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