Remember the Aughts?

Remember the Aughts - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World | EP 12

Here we are! The grand finale of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl series and what a way to end with the fantastic Scott Pilgrim vs The World. Written and directed by Edgar Wright, based on the graphic novels from Brian lee OMalley, starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Mark Weber, Johnny Simmons, Ellen Wong, Aubrey Plaza, Satya Bhabha, Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Brandon Routh, Mae Whitman, Jason Schwartzman and so many more in this awesome ensemble cast in this story about being a dumb 20 something in Toronto learning about love, baggage and being a responsible adult

Remember the Aughts - (500) Days of Summer | EP 11

Episode 4 of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl series we cover the 2009 film (500) Days of Summer, directed by Marc Webb and starring  Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. On this episode we talk about the problems with unrealistic expectations and answer the important question "Is Tom Hansen a simp?"

Remember the Aughts - Elizabethtown | EP 10

We've come to episode 3 of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl with the 2005 film Elizabethtown! Written and Directed by Cameron Crowe starring Kirsten Dunst and Orlando Bloom. Tune in as we discuss just what the hell is going on in this movie and why Orlando Bloom uses an exercise bike as an instrument of death.

*auto-correct put Orlando Blood so we kept it*

Remember the Aughts - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | EP 9

On episode 2 of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl series we cover the 2004 critical hit Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" written by Charlie Kaufman, directed by Michel Gondry and starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. Join us as we talk in depth about a beautiful story about love, heartbreak and closure.

Remember the Aughts - Garden State | EP 8

Welcome to the start of our first mini series! For the next few episodes we will cover the Manic Pixie Dream Girl as a trope and 5 films most associated with the trope. Our first episode is on the 2004 film Garden State, written and directed by Zach Braff starring Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard and Ian Holm. This film also features a soundtrack that would further push the careers of Imogen Heap (Frou Frou) and The Shins.

Remember the Aughts - "Knights Of Cydonia" by Muse | EP 7

Do you likes space westerns, unicorns, and robots? Then get ready for today we talk Muse's smash hit Knights of Cydonia! Not just an epic song but a fantastic music video to perfectly visualize the songs weird surf rock/cyber punk hybrid with a few influences in between.

Remember the Aughts - Resident Evil 4 | EP 6

Resident Evil 4, one if the greatest horror video games of the aughts? Maybe even one of the most influential games of all time? Maybe but we can all agree, Ashley needs more agency! Tune in as we talk the legacy of the game that put this series on the map and stapled Leon Scott Kennedy as one cool dude!

Remember the Aughts - Scene Kidz | EP 5

RAWR! It means I love you in Dinosaur. Did you have long multi colored hair, bright neon band tees and a flashy myspace page? If so you might have been a scene kid. Tune in as we break down this technicolor era of adolescence. Was it all cringe or was there some form of expression for a lot of young kids finding their way in life?

Remember the Aughts - Monster Energy Drink | EP 4

Monster, yes the energy drink. On this episode we look back on how this energy drink was a part of our childhood. We talk the history of Monster, the culture around it and the inevitable evolution of energy drinks.

Remember the Aughts - Snakes on a Plane | EP 3

Remember Snakes on a Plane? The 2006 thriller where Samuel L Jackson battles snakes on a plane featuring all your favorite 2000s tropes and even the beginnings of Cobra Starship! Tune in this episode as we dive into the story of this movie, the internet fandom and cult status this movie has garnered.