All right, Hamilton! This week, Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the “Learn It. Know It. Live It.” Troika) head to SoCal in search of some tasty waves, linguine with white clam sauce, and romance.Is Amy Heckerling's directorial debut—featuring an ensemble cast of future stars including Oscar-winners Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, and Nicolas Cage (in a cameo as Nicolas Coppola), as well as knockout performances by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, and Judge Reinhold—the definitive 80s high school film?We'll discuss, we'll share our thoughts on Mike Damone's 5-point plan, and the boys will confess their version of "side one of Led Zeppelin IV." That's a 100% guarantee.The most paused VHS moment ever!A woman's view of pleasure and power in hard rockWhat is prog rock?You must listen to Karina Longworth's amazing podcastPeanutsThe real SpicoliNicolas Cage was only 17Fast Times for DummiesTo shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at [email protected] be sure to like and follow Rated Gen X on socials. To disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram @ratedgenxpodNote: This episode has some audio that sounds like Jefferson's car, but we're always working on improving the audio quality, so stay tuned for even better sound in future episodes!PLUS:Curtis's Fast Times Mixtape

In this bonus episode, Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the Bizarre Pod-rangle) rush into the virtual studio to discuss Andrew McCarthy’s documentary BRATS. Is it a self-indulgent whine fest? Or is there deeper meaning to McCarthy’s quest to connect with old friends, bury some hatchets, and exorcize some demons. We’ll discuss our favorite Brat Packers, dish on our fave BP film(s), and Curtis might even tell a story about an actor who didn’t return McCarthy’s calls. As a very, very special double bonus, we’ll create make a mix tape, live on the air! That’s when we ask ourselves, why do so many song titles from the 80s end in question marks?THE Rob Lowe Poster How Outsiders Got MadeAndrew McCarthy’s Midlife CrisisBrats BookTHE ArticleTom Scocca’s articleJustice for Andrew! Kitchen Break-upJohn Hughes Films are White AFNostalgia = toxic impulse Ordering Off MenuKate Bush Runs Up the Comeback HillThe mixtape: https://spoti.fi/3zA4fwx

Shall we play a game? This week Curtis, Erin, and Gabe (AKA the DEFCON 3) dust off our modems, reboot our AOL accounts and discuss the perfect way to butter an ear of corn! We also share our first encounters with computers before we dial into 1983’s WarGames. Pre-“Bueller" Matthew Broderick stars as a high school computer hacker who finds himself at the center of an International incident all because he wanted to order a WOPR online in a pre-DoorDash world. WarGames remains remarkably relevant in light of our current focus on AI, addressing enduring issues that continue to challenge us today. (And don’t take our word for it: Chat GPT wrote that last sentence, so it must be true!)Click on the links for more information about random things we discussed:The Commodore 64Would Coleco Adam eat an apple?Do the Russians love their children too? Duck and coverHow many home computers were there in…? White Hat HackersStranger Things Season 3How to hack a payphoneAlly Sheedy is soooo underratedTo shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at [email protected] be sure to like and follow Rated Gen X on socials. To disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram @ratedgenxpodErin's playlist, inspired by WarGames

Holy debut episode, Batman! Listen in as Curtis, Erin, and Gabe – our dynamic trio – reveal their secret superpowers and dive deep into Gotham City’s (allegedly) dark, thrilling underbelly to explore Tim Burton’s 1989 blockbuster! Is it really that different from Adam West’s camp fest? Will it pass the Bechdel test? And what’s up with all that screaming? Stay tuned, Pod-fans, as we dissect this Batman and reveal our favorite Batman actors of all time! Same Pod-time, same Pod-channel!Click on the links for more information about random things we discussed:Would it pass the Bechdel test?Kevin Smith’s hot take on Ben Affleck’s BatmanThe legend of Prince’s Batman soundtrack is way hard coreAdam West autographed everythingLet's go to camp, Batman!Guerrilla Girls To shred our hot takes in this episode, email us at [email protected] disagree or suggest movies for future episodes, engage with us on Instagram @ratedgenxpodListen to this week’s Mixtape!