My Father Before Me
My Father Before Me
Brian Perillo
The podcast where a Gen X Dad makes his teenage son watch the movies and TV shows he grew up with.
MFBM - Episode 16 - The Abyss
Connor dives into the FIRST James Cameron water disaster film - a movie high on Brian's list - but can Connor even stay awake? Plus Nosferatu, The Substance, John Wick, The Skeleton Crew and more!
Jan 30, 2025
55 min
MFBM Episode 15 - The Princess Bride
In a special Thanksgiving episode, the boys jump into the cult classic Romance/Comedy The Princess Bride (after Connor watched it in Film Class!) They also discuss the Fall blockbusters - Wicked and Gladiator 2, their experience at the premier of The 4:30 Movie, and analyze the (mid) season finales of Outer Banks and Cobra Kai.
Nov 29, 2024
1 hr 1 min
MFBM Episode 14 - Labyrinth
For the first time, Connor selects the episode's movie and the boys disagree in their final ratings. In addition to the Jim Henson/David Bowie cult classic, the boys discuss Joker 2, Agatha All Along and the Outer Banks, among other shows. Also, can a good ending save an otherwise average film?
Oct 30, 2024
1 hr 8 min
MFBM Episode 13 - Weird Science
It's an all Bill Paxton episode! The boys have fun with John Hughes strangest 80's romp, Weird Science. They then discuss at length the 2024 Summer Movie season, including Twisters, Alien: Romulus and Deadpool and Wolverine.
Aug 24, 2024
1 hr 1 min
MFBM Episode 12 - WarGames
In today's episode, Connor discovers the Matthew Broderick classic WarGames, prompting talk of AI and nuclear devastation. In addition, Connor gives his thoughts on summer movies A Quiet Place 3 and Longlegs. And Cobra Kai is back!
Jul 21, 2024
52 min
MFBM Episode 11 - The Lost Boys
Brian and Connor discuss the classic 1987 Horror/Comedy The Lost Boys! They also discuss Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, Baby Reindeer and Planet of the Apes Plus Your Emails and Voicemails!
May 10, 2024
57 min
MFBM Episode 10 - The Goonies
Brian and Con discuss the classic coming of age flick, The Goonies. They also share thoughts on Dune 2, and as always, bicker about the Marvel Cinematic Universe as only a father and son can!
Mar 26, 2024
56 min
MFBM Episode 9 - Heathers
How many socially unacceptable themes can you fit in one movie? Teen Suicide, School Shootings, Killer Cliques and a healthy dose of Homophobia - They don't make them like this anymore! (Thank Goodness!) Connor experiences the anti-John Hughes 80's high school flick, Heathers, for the first time. We also discuss The Marvels, Wonka, Survivor 45 and of course Connor's Top 100 movie of the month.
Jan 9, 2024
48 min
MFBM Episode 8 - Highlander
There can be only one.....80's movie whose character Connor was possibly named after. In this episode, Brian and Con discuss the cult classic tale of immortals battling through the centuries. Connor debates whether he'd want to be immortal, and tells us whether the sword fights are still cool. Afterwards, the boys discuss The Fall of the House of Usher and the Flanagan-verse, as well as their divided feelings on Loki Season 2. Who is the target audience for this stuff anyway??
Nov 30, 2023
53 min
MFBM Episode 7 - Better Off Dead
Brian chases Connor down for his $2.00 and introduces him to the fanciful 80's teen comedy Better Off Dead. Connor realizes quickly this is not your typical John Hughes fare! The boys discuss depictions of suicide as comedy in the movie and how that would play today. In other news, they discuss the horror film Talk to Me and how the horror of its premise is intensified in a social media world. Plus, Loki Season 2, Ashoka and Survivor!
Oct 9, 2023
57 min
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