Episodes
2024
We recall The Birds (1963), a Hitchcock horror film where birds mysteriously start attacking a small town including a couple who is flirting in the most insane way. We agree geese are mean and we try to decide how many birds we could take on. Happy Halloween from all of us at Totes Recall!
We recall The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), a movie Molly watched only recently so she would get better at crossword puzzles. We run through the characters like Four Door and The Mayor, try to remember if there are trees in this one, and really get into potato talk.
We recall Bend It Like Beckham (2002), an indie darling about football, friendship, and family. We learn important lessons like teens can't trap you if you're outside, key fobs are the cigarettes of the early 2000s, and fish are dreams.
We recall The Maltese Falcon (1941), a film noir where detective Sam Spade and friends(?) try to get their hands on a dingus a.k.a. a valuable black bird statuette. No feelings are felt, we crack foxy, and immediately forget what "garbage lady" means.
To celebrate TEN YEARS of Totes Recall, we forced Molly to recall Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) with us. Jokes on us because that movie took us all on our own incredible journeys. Nothing like animal danger and aging dogs to make you FEEL.
Thank you so much for your support over the last 10 years. Totes Heads are the best!
We recall Xanadu (1980), a musical on roller skates featuring Oliva Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Sean Connery is not in this movie, but he is heavily featured in this episode.
We recall Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) for Respect Listener Opinions Month! It's a stylistic action/comedy where Michael Cera needs to fight a series of people to date a woman who likes him for some reason. Kieran McCulkin(?) is there. Plus we make a couple of new friends along the way.
We respect you and thank you so much for listening. You all are the best.
We recall Never Been Kissed (1999) a rom-com where Drew Barrymore pretends to be a high school student and crushes on both her teacher (inappropriate) and a fellow student (inappropriate). There are many "yikes" moments.
We recall My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), a romantic comedy that heavily features Windex. We discuss painter's tape, wiping down ankles, and Molly and the Dans fight. Plus, we ask: where did he keep the ring?
We recall Waking Ned Devine (1998), a movie about a small Irish village coming together to trick the government. We talk about nudity, seals, and Irish accents. Plus, we discuss hills more than one would expect.
We recall Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991), a film that's less about babysitters and more about a teen having to navigate corporate America. We discuss creeps, taxes, and grunions. Plus, the Dans attempt their best "Australian" "accents."
We recall Pinocchio (1940), an animated classic about a wooden boy and elderly(?) father. We talk about cute cats, smoke donuts, and whale anuses. Plus, we find out Molly was a cool baby.
We recall Demolition Man (1993), an action movie featuring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, and a city full of that guys. Dan is sick, Beth is confused by the rules, but mostly we discuss future toilets.
2023
We recall Miracle on 34th Street (1947), a black-and-white Christmas movie from, like, 1000 years ago. We talk about beards, Santa, and the post office, but we mostly talk about glërgg.
We recall Splash (1984) in celebration of Hanksgiving. We’re pretty sure Tom Hanks is in this one, and maybe he falls in love with a mermaid. We ask if she has legs, we discuss the name Madison, and make the big reveal that wives poop.
We recall Tron (1982) in celebration of Netvember because we think this movie has to do with the internet. We discuss jai alai, video games, and giving blood to Grandpa. Plus, the discussion heats up around the topic of Ted Turner and his french fries.
We recall Mannequin (1987), a rom-com where a young man falls in love with an old woman with a young body that is also sometimes a mannequin. We have questions. Plus, we talk about The Safety Dance and roast beef vests.
We recall Casper (1995), a movie about a dead boy who has issues with boundaries. We discuss ghost rules, trains, and the dancing baby. Happy Halloween!
We recall Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), an action film where four crime-fighting turtles get real. We remember Spritzer is there, or is it Scanner? Summer? Plus, we play Did They Bang?
We recall Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991), a classic '90s movie about horses, apparently. We talk about horse magic, big hats, and science facts.
We recall The Fugitive (1993), an action-packed thriller starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, and so many other people you'd recognize. We discuss mustaches, the "L," and if orbs the most lavish decoration.
We recall Willow (1988) for our nine-year anniversary! We cover everything from Val Kilmer to prophecies to golf! Thank you so much for listening over these last nine years even when we go wildly off topic.
We recall Spider-Man (2002) and learn a valuable lesson about power and responsibility. We talk about Macy Gray, intellectual property, and we all do our best Green Goblin impressions.
We recall Big Trouble in Little China (1986), a magical action movie that does not take place in New York, but does include large puppets. We also meet Turbo Dog.
We recall The Goonies (1985) for Respect Listener Opinions Month! We respect your opinions by watching this adventure movie featuring kids yelling, a blender, and cool belt contraptions. Our table begins divided, but will it end that way?! Find out while being RESPECTED!
We recall Maid in Manhattan (2002) starring J.Lo and possibly a nude man? We discuss politics, incredible extras, and spinning magazine graphics. Plus, we come up with a great idea for a reality show/sauna experience.
We recall The Breakfast Club (1985), a movie where five teens are told to cool it in the form of nine hours of weekend detention. We discuss when to use a period at the end of a sentence, if chicken fingers, strips and tenders are the same thing, and also the movie.
We recall Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), a movie featuring giant capes, butt hair, and horniness. Plus, we have a lot of fun facts.
We recall Cinderella (1950) because we thought it was a movie about romance, but it turns out it’s mostly about the dynamic between mice and cats. Plus, we judge Prince Charming, and talk about tiny hats and cool snakes.
We recall Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), a movie filled with both wonder and terror, but mostly wonder. There's Oompa Loompas, a trippy boat ride, and maybe dead children? Plus, we develop the #hellyeaholdpeas challenge.
2022
We recall Jingle All the Way (1996) live in Minneapolis, Minn. at Trylon Cinema. There are tons of local references, reindeer danger, and one very horny neighbor. Plus, what might be a Santa fight club.
We recall The Santa Clause (1994) for the holidays. It's the one where Tim Allen enters a legal contract in which he turns into Santa Claus after accidentally causing the prior Santa's death. Then he loses custody of his son because everyone thinks he's gone mad. It's really a fun holiday film for the whole family!
Happy Hanksgiving! The time of the year where we celebrate the films of Tom Hanks. We recall Sleepless in Seattle (1993), a romantic comedy where Meg Ryan falls in love with Tommy Hanks over the radio as he talks about his dead wife. We talk about loose clothes, houseboats, and for some reason, Leonardo da Vinci makes an appearance.
It's Netvember, so we recall Sneakers (1992), a movie that is probably about hackers. This movie is not about shoes, but a lot of this podcast is.
We recall Addams Family Values (1993) in celebration of spooky and kooky season. There's a baby with a mustache, maybe Elizabeth Banks, and LOTS of innuendo that we don't agree on. Plus, we have a visit from the classic Totes Recall character, Jet Pack Dog!
In an effort to reach a younger demographic, we recall High School Musical (2006) even though none of us have seen it. We make bold bets based off how movies generally work, and a Bad Lip Reading video. This episode also includes instructions on how to play basketball and time travel.
We recall Pretty Woman (1990) starring Julia Roberts and a cardboard cutout. We discuss the MCU (Marshall Cinematic Universe), hotdog carts, and butts.
To celebrate our 8-year anniversary, we return to the Batman movies of our youth and finish with one that started it all, Batman (1989). Will we remember which villains are in this one? Probably not! Plus, we talk about Prince, Vicki Vale's career, and branding.
We recall Napoleon Dynamite (2004). It's a movie featuring quotable lines, a llama named Tina, and a sweet dance. Plus, we learn about the business dealings behind the Molly Looks at Wikipedia theme song.
We recall Mean Girls (2004) because we respect you the listener and your opinions so much. Celebrate RLOM (Respect Listener Opinions Month) with us by remembering SNL cast members, cool moms, and of course, Boodle Horse.
We recall Scream (1996), a slasher film that references a lot of other films. It's got Monica, The Fonz, and some pretty big porches. Plus, we try to get an ice cream sponsor.
We recall The Princess Diaries (2001), to determine if Annie Hath is truly fine. We're delighted by Sandra Oh and Mandy Moore, and a surprise ice cream man. Plus, Mia's friend is kind of a 'B.'
We recall 12 Angry Men (1957), a film featuring men, sweat, tension, and reflection. We wanted to watch a good movie, so we did. We discuss piglet, being horny for justice, and ska music. It all makes sense in context.
It's Totes Tradition to watch a Disney animated film in February because they are the most romantic movies out there. We recall Sleeping Beauty (1959), a movie about princess who has to be kissed by a prince or else she'll sleep forever. Maybe this is also Snow White? Plus, we play a good round of betroth, touch the spindle, or throw to the brambles.
We recall Starship Troopers (1997), an action movie that is somehow both pro-and-anti war. There’s plenty of goo, bug holes, and space football. Plus, Jake Busey is there the whole time.
2021
We recall A Christmas Story (1983), a movie one of us cares about and three of us have seen parts of on TV. There is a flag pole, a junkyard bully, and a pretty good dad. Plus, we meet a new end credits hero. Boom!
Happy Holidays from all of us at Totes Recall!
Happy Netvember! We recall The Net (1995), starring Sandy B. and maybe Pierce Brosnan. There's hacking, internet nostalgia, and weird napkin flirting. Plus, DENNIS MILLER?!
We recall Josie and the Pussycats (2001), a live-action movie inspired by a cartoon. There's a lot going on and lots of young people in it.
We recall Hocus Pocus (1993), a movie about three witches who return to the town of Salem after a VIRGIN lights a black flame candle. There’s also a talking cat, a horny bus driver, plus Garry and Penny Marshall are there.
We recall Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), a film about a band teacher who is bad at teaching, then better at teaching, but bad at being a dad, then becomes a #gooddadgoodteacher. This episode is our opus.
We recall Kindergarten Cop (1990) starring Arnie Schwartz and probably someone else who plays a cop. We develop a new tongue twister for you theater kids and there's milk talk.
We recall Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964) starring Godzilla, Mothra, and Rodan. Beth learns the word kaiju, Molly re-tells a story, and the Dans turn into Godzillas.
We recall One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) for our 100th episode and 7-year anniversary! It’s a Disney animated feature about a lot of dogs and a woman who wants to kidnap and kill them for their skin. There’s a lot of animal danger. Don’t tell Molly.
We recall Fargo (1996), a CoBro film that takes place in our home state. Get ready for perhaps too many local references. Oh, geez.
We recall Saving Private Ryan (1998) starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, and sadness. We discuss the horrors of war, cultural dads, and Patch Adams. It totally makes sense.
A special thanks to Francis Arevalo for sponsoring this extra episode of Totes Recall. Thank you, Francis!
Happy Respect Listener Opinions Month! The movie you all voted for is…Clueless (1995)! We remember great outfits, nice stems, and Paul Rudd.
We recall The Witches (1990). A movie based on a Roll...RoAHld...Roald Dahl book. We're pretty sure Anjelica Huston is the keynote speaker at a witch conference and turns some kids into mice.
We recall My Cousin Vinny (1992). It's a movie starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, and two youts. We talk about the movie, hot breakfast cereals, and how 1992 was nearly 30 years ago.
We recall High Fidelity (2000). A movie about lists, music, and toxic behavior. We can't agree on what the movie is trying to say, but we can all agree Jack Black is good at comedy.
We recall Rope (1948). A Hitchcock film starring some creeps trying to get away with murder because they think they're better than other people. We mostly talk about knots.
We recall Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). A princess (or a regular person) escapes a murder attempt, then cleans for most of the rest of the movie. Plus, we've got a raccoon rebellion and horny doves.
We recall Driving Miss Daisy (1989), a film starring Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, and Dan Aykroyd?! Plus, Molly gives us a lesson on Southernisms.
We recall Speed (1994), a movie where a bus has to drive fast or else it will explode! Keanu Reeves! Sandy B.! Hot tees! Plus, Did They Bang? returns!
2020
We recall Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979), a comedy film set in Bible times about the life of a man named Brian.
We recall When Harry Met Sally (1989). It's a love story with a ton a meet cutes, stand-up dialogue, and one heck of a Christmas tree salesman.
We recall The Mummy (1999). It's got a ton of bugs, Brendan Fraser, and maybe more than one woman in it. Plus, we come up with a really catchy jingle for our new hotline.
We recall The Blair Witch Project (1999). A found footage film where everyone is real and not an actor. It might be the same plot as Hansel and Gretel.
We recall Ghostbusters (1984), a film about hungry ghosts and horny people. We find out too much about other lists Jaquette has completed, discover the true meaning of poltergeist, and eventually get to Rumpelstiltskin.
We recall The Big Lebowski (1998), a CoBro film featuring a bunch of incredible actors playing a bunch of incredible idiots. Seriously, everyone is so good in this movie.
Dude! We recall Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989). It's a movie where two friends interact with historical figures and play air guitar. See? Nailed it. Plus, we talk about hot suffragettes, friendship triangles, and a good game of catch.
It's our six-year anniversary! So we ditch the anni-venn diagram to watch a movie we thought we had already watched, Face/Off (1997). We remember peaches, insane facial expressions, and birds. So many birds.
We recall The Graduate (1967) in honor of the month of June. We can't remember Benjamin doing much, and turns out we were spot on. Plus, Jaquette reveals his secret mission.
It’s Respect Listener Opinions Month, so we recall Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) because that’s what you all wanted. We try to remember who framed Roger Rabbit and we get pretty close.
Thank you for being a listener. We love you and respect you!
We recall Legally Blonde (2001) starring L. Wood and her dog Brewster. We talk jawlines, Reese Witherspoon theories, and Jennifer Coolidge.
We recall Batman Returns (1992) possibly the most disgusting movie that has ever been made. We remember Catwoman being pretty cool and Penguin being Danny DeVito. Plus, Christopher Walken is in this?!
We recall Frozen (2013) for Valentine's Day. There's romance in there. And a snowman. And maybe rock people. Plus, we have a message for creeps.
We recall Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). Yeah, baby! Oh, behave! Etc.
2019
We recall Return of the Jedi (1983), episode six: the third one. Nerds be warned: you will have you buy yourself a new phone after you throw yours across the room.
We recall Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) as being super cool with awesome robots and lots of swears. There's also nuclear warfare, violence, and lots of Pepsi product placement.
We recall E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) because we're pretty sure there's a Halloween scene in the movie. Molly remembers E.T.'s mom picking him up, we don't remember the astronauts, and Beth just wants Mary (the mom) to have a nice time.
We recall Top Gun (1986), a movie about war pilots and bro-ing out. There's pre-teen discomfort, lots of guitar riffs, and not enough Tommy C. running. Plus, we harshly judge the kissing in this movie.
We recall Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986). A movie about a teen who should probably cool it. We try out best at a Chicago accent, discuss animal danger, and side with Jeanie this time around. Plus, we talk #BDE (Big Dad Energy).
Come on and slam, and welcome to the (Totes Recall five-year anniversary) jam! We recall Space Jam (1996), a film featuring famous basketball players and cartoon characters. Bill Murray is also there. Plus, Joe Prado stops by!
We recall 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), a movie based off of the writings of William Shakespeare. EVER HEARD OF HIM? Linden and Beth make their predictions based off of how movies work, Molly has seen the movie, and Jaquette thinks this is She's All That.
Listeners, we respect you so much! And to show you that respect, we watched a movie selected by you for Respect Listener Opinions Month. It was decided by your votes that we watch Clue (1985)! We base our recollections on the board game, meet The Purple Duchess, and go off on the longest tangent of Totes Recall history. When we say respect, we mean it!
Also, Beth knows movies don’t “air” in theaters.
We recall Contact (1997), or as we call it Science of the Lambs. We remember J Fos is the main character, attempt to do our best McConaughey impressions, and play the game, "yes, they banged, but how many times and when?"
We recall The Princess Bride (1987) live from Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis in front of a live audience! There are bets about mustaches, a hill of truth, and is his name Shawn Wallace or Wallace Shawn? Plus, some #truetotesheads get in on the action.
We recall The Fifth Element (1997), a movie that features robot priests, space Hitler, and leather shorts. Plus, we find out what the fifth element really is. (It's love, probably).
We'd like to acknowledge that we recorded this episode prior to Luke Perry's passing. Thank you LP for being kind to Molly and for crushing it in this movie.
It's Valentine's Day, so you know what that means. We recall an animated Disney film because they are the most romantic films of all time. This time we recall Robin Hood (1973) because Robin Hood is a fox in more ways than one. We try to remember which animals appear in the movie, but ultimately we are too distracted by Robin Hood's charm and how money works.
We recall Mary Poppins (1964) as a jolly good time and probably the source of all of our OUTSTANDING cockney accents. Plus, we play one of our favorite games, Did They Bang?
2018
Every time a bell rings, we recall It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Jaquette tries to guess what the movie is about, we bet we might cry, and we all attempt James Stewart impressions at one point. Plus, Zuzu's petals!
We recall The Karate Kid (1984). Linden tries to summarize the movie having never seen it, Molly and Beth have differing opinions of Ralph Macchio, and Jaquette reveals his love of trees. Plus, we try to keep those teens cool.
Happy Halloween! We can't tell if we are more scared by this movie or how bad our memories are. We recall Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990). We remember a lady gremlin, an Einstein gremlin, and maybe there's a drawer gremlin? Beth bases her entire "recollection" on her memory of a Key & Peele sketch. And Joe Dante makes his triumphant return.
We recall Labyrinth (1986), a film starring puppets and David Bowie's codpiece. We discuss the definition of a onesie, the symbolism behind the story, and whether or not Bowie knew he had to write music for the film. We think you'll find this episode to be bow wow wonderful.
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! We recall The Wizard of Oz (1939) starring the strawman, the peppermint gang, and man weirdly crying from his eyebrows. And fair warning, somehow this is our most sexual episode to date.
“There’s no crying in baseball,” is a line from this movie, we think. We recall A League of Their Own (1992). There is sisterhood, Tom Hanks is a cad, and an annoying kid becomes Hanks’ nemesis. Plus, we prove once and for all that none of us knows anything about baseball.
And also, Happy 4th Anniversary to us! Thank you all for listening and supporting the show. We love you.
We recall Look Who’s Talking (1989) as a film about talking sperm. Other things have to happen in the movie, but really we can only remember that sperm talks. It’s as disturbing as we recall.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002). UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Great Scott! It's Respect Listener Opinions Month! You casted your votes and the winner is... Back to the Future (1985)! We have difficulties keeping our timelines straight, Molly is bored by the clocktower, and we make it clear that we understand time travel.
Thank you to all of our awesome listeners. We respect you so hard.
We recall Jaws (1975) and discuss how sharks are real-life monsters. Apologies to the late Roy Scheider for confusing you with Rob Schneider.
We recall Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), a title that does not include the name Indiana Jones. We predict there will be snakes, maps, and problematic white male behavior. Beth is still unsure which one this is.
We recall Men in Black (1997) in this very special LIVE episode of Totes Recall! (Recorded at Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis on Feb. 22, 2018). We recall a bug, a pug, and space ship in Seattle. And also, David Cross is in this movie.
A big thanks to everyone who came out to support Totes Recall Live! And a thank you to Totes Heads who supported from afar!
Per Totes Recall tradition, we celebrate Valentine's Day by recalling one of the most romantic movies on the planet, Disney animated features. We recall Beauty and the Beast (1991). Molly is pretty sure Niles from Frasier is in it, Beth and Linden feel strongly that human beast is unattractive, and Jaquette bets Belle is the town's annual sacrifice to the beast. Plus, we really try our best to figure out the timeline of this movie.
OK, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today. We recall Groundhog Day (1993) with Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Scooter the Groundhog. We have a whole list of MVPs, and Molly might hurt Dan's feelings. Plus, be sure to listen to the whole ep for some prime #avocadotips.
We recall Dirty Dancing (1987) starring Patrick Swayze, the sister from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and evil Russian dancers(?). We discuss what makes dancing dirty, certain awakenings, and how plausible it is to carry three large watermelons.
2017
To help give the new Star Wars movie a Totes Recall bump, we recall The Empire Strikes Back (1980). We discuss space workplace dynamics, snakes, and Molly learns that Star Wars takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
We recall Die Hard (1988) for the holidays! There's explosives, machine guns, and German accents! All the ingredients necessary for a Christmas classic. Plus, we talk about Winston the police officer and if there is a teddy bear in the movie.
We recall 9 to 5 (1980), a workplace comedy about women sticking it to the/a man. Molly remembers finding three role models, Beth has a hard time using words, and Jaquette bets there's a man in the movie. Plus, we are thrown off our game by our new microphones. (Thank you, Patrons!)
We recalled Psycho (1960) as a film about a man who dresses as his dead mother to commit murder. It turns out it's really about an adult who drinks milk. Like, a good portion of this episode is about milk. #milk
We recall Blade Runner (1982), a movie so slowly paced, it took 35 years to release its sequel. We mostly remember that it's dark and Harrison Ford is in it. #nailedit
We recall Disney's The Parent Trap (1998), which is NOT the same movie as Freaky Friday, but does also star Lindsay Lohan. We discuss hats, Butler-Nanny love, and how Sammy the dog is the only sane character in this movie.
Hellllooooooo! We recalled Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), a movie about a father pretending to be an older British woman in order to trick his wife and the law into letting him see his kids (more than once a week). We discuss how allergies work, why "drive by fruiting" is funny, and, to Molly's delight, divorce.
In celebration of our three-year anniversary, we recall the film that is in the center of our anni-venndiagram, Batman & Robin (1997). We remember enough to know that it is A) a Batman movie and B) stars Arnold Schwarzenegger. Plus, we discover our new favorite person, Joe Prado, captain of transportation.
What's happening. Yeah...we recalled Office Space (1999). We got the memo about the TPS reports, Jennifer Aniston being cool, and the stapler. But, uh, we're gonna need a little reminder about some other things.
Oh, and we almost forgot, Gertie (the dog) is very vocal in the first half of this episode. So...uh...yeah...we're sorry about that. Thanks.
It's Respect Listener Opinions Month, which means we watched a movie selected by our awesome listeners. We recalled The Rock (1996) starring the Scottish actor and our fave, Nic Cage. There's plenty of green, not enough Cage Rage, and so much patriotism (USA #1 ).
It's hard to forget that Bruce Lee is cool AF in Enter the Dragon (1973). Other details, we're not so clear on.
Our memories of this movie don't amount to a hill of beans or something like that. We recalled Casablanca (1942), a film rife with famous quotes, intense emotion, and cigarettes. So. Many. Cigarettes.
Can you feel the love tonight? We celebrate the month of love and romance with Disney's family film The Lion King (1994). There's stampede talk, butt jokes, and those two lions totally bang, right?
Get ready for a lot of sighing. We recalled Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), where the title is just as exhausting as the movie. There is hope it's not as bad as we remember, and there is disappointment for so many reasons.
2016
To celebrate this holiday season we recall Gremlins (1984), the movie where adorable kitten-toddlers turn into horrifying murder-monsters. Molly remembers being scarred watching the movie as a child, Joe Dante is born, and we find out why George Washington's birthday can be so depressing.
Like awesome! Oh, wow! Like totally check it out! We recalled Bring It On (2000). Molly remembers having cheer fever, Beth attempts to recite a cheer, and the Dans reminisce about being forced into watching this movie.
Subtitle: Molly's Redemption.
For the spooky month of October, we recalled the classic love story of a girl and her dead boyfriend, Ghost (1990). Molly gets a second chance to review the movie, we decide if it really does "have it all," and we get into the intricacies of ghost physics.
Game over, man! We recall Aliens (1986), a sequel to a movie we remember being pretty good. There is a girl with the name of a small animal, Billy Pax, and a cat that is definitely dead (or definitely alive).
"Better late than never," is what we always say at Totes Recall. So what if it is August? We recall Independence Day (1996). It's been 20 years, which means we've had 20 years to forget about which monuments are blown up by aliens and who plays Jeffy G's dad.
Totes Recall just entered its terrible twos by recalling this terrible 2012 remake of Total Recall. Typically we try to watch a movie we've all seen, but this time we (p)recall the movie based on the original. We look forward to some crazy Arnie-style acting, Mars, and tummy muppets. Spoiler alert: we are sorely disappointed.
On our two-year anniversary, we would like to take this moment to thank all of our listeners for your continued support. Y'all are the best.
We all know the story of Romeo and Juliet, but can we recall what happens in Romeo + Juliet (1996)? We know it's an updated version of the story because of the plus sign (clearly). We know there is a nurse. We know it's going to be a bummer. But we definitely did not remember that Paul Rudd was in this movie. By the way, Paul Rudd is in this movie.
May is Respect Listener Opinion Month, so we respected your opinions and recalled, Point Break (1991). Molly takes her best guess about the plot based on how movies work, and we all have strong opinions on the dog scene. You know the one.
Heartbreak, swords and scamps. A lot happens in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), but can we remember all of it? We think you know the answer. Plus, we come across a scamp of our own.
On this episode of Totes Recall, we recall the insanity/masterpiece that is Con Air (1997). Two of us have seen it and two of us try to "recall" the movie based off GIFs and how movies work. How well can you remember a movie you've never seen? The answer is: pretty well.
It's that time of the year again where Totes Recall celebrates the season of love by watching one of the most romantic films of all time, Disney's Aladdin (1992). We can all agree that a street rat falls for a princess in the film, but does Jafar have magical powers the whole time?! That's the real debate.
Houston, we have a podcast. We watched Apollo 13 (1995) and reached for the moon (and to be fair, we reach for a lot of things in this episode). We try to recall the astronauts aboard Apollo 13, if there is a training session in the beginning of the film, and we all gang up on Dan Jaquette.
2015
We, at Totes Recall, force ourselves to awaken our memories of Star Wars (1977) Episode Four: The First One. We cover whether this is the one with ewoks, Princess Leia's snapchat, and the coolest Star Wars character, Chewbacca.
This beloved holiday classic might not be what we all remember. We recall Love Actually (2003), a movie we had forgotten is filled with fat shaming, creepy relationships, and seven-too-many plot lines.
Jumanji (1995). A game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind. And a movie that we think we remember pretty well. We ask the important questions. Is the lady from Frasier their aunt or mom? Who ends up winning the game? And do you know how when you make a building you need to dig a hole first?
It's showtime! Happy Halloween from all of us at Totes Recall. In celebration of all things creepy and crawly, we watched Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988). Beth tells us why Beetlejuice is her nemesis, we recall bureaucracy in the afterlife, and we try to remember what VHS means.
Two very unpleasant people swap bodies and learn nothing in this Lindsay Lohan-and-Jamie Lee Curtis picture. We're pretty sure we've blocked out most of Freaky Friday (2003) from our memories, but we recall what we can.
Tom Hanks goes to bed a 12-year-old boy and wakes up a full-grown man in this beloved film, Big (1988). We try to recall what songs he plays on the floor piano, if his parents think he is at a sleepover or kidnapped, and who had top bunk. Plus, the return of a Totes fav, Did They Bang?
Get your ass to Mars! It's the one-year anniversary special of Totes Recall! In honor of our trip around the sun, we watched our namesake film, Total Recall (1990). We are almost as confused as Douglas Quaid about what really happened in this movie.
Hold onto your butts! We watched Steven Spielberg's action dino flick, Jurassic Park (1993). It was hard for any of us to forget the T. rex or Jeff Goldblum's performance, but what about the presence of pterodactyls or Samuel L. Jackson?
Put on your sunglasses and leather trench coat, we recall the most awesome action film of 1999, The Matrix. We discuss awesome multimillion dollar fight scenes, awesome special effects, and the awesome philosophy behind the film. Did we mention this movie is awesome? Plus, the very important discussion on whether or not we see Keanu Reeves' butt.
Chinatown (1974) is a neo-noir starring Jack Nicholson and someone else. Things happen, but we're not really sure what those things are. Then his nose gets cut up and the ending is sad. Does anyone remember what happens in this movie?
In honor of the release of Furious 7, we recalled the best/worst movie in the series, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006). For this very special episode we strayed a bit from our regular format. This time, only one of us has seen it. Is it possible to recall a movie you've never seen? Pretty much.
Time to head to the basement because we recalled Twister (1996). We all remember the flying cow, but is the lead male played by Bill Pullman or Bill Paxton? Plus the world premiere of Weatherman Dan.
To celebrate the season of love, we watched the most romantic film of all time, The Little Mermaid (1989). Swim through a sea of nostalgia with us as we try to remember that part where Ariel is being chased by a shark and what the difference between a mermaid and a siren is.
Bonus episode! When we came up with the idea for Totes Recall, we recorded a pilot episode that hasn't been heard by anyone but us...until now. We watched the dystopian thriller Minority Report (2002). Or was it that Futurama episode?
City Slickers (1991) is a comedy starring Billy Crystal...or so we remembered. Turns out it is a film comprised of real moment after real moment starring a baby cow named Norman. Yeehaw!
Here's a special bonus episode of Totes Recall. After we turned off the mics, Beth shared a thought she had surrounding our "Kevin McCallister is dead" theory. We turned the mics back on, and here is what happened.
2014
Happy holidays from all of us at Totes Recall! In celebration of the holiday season, we watched the Christmas classic, Home Alone (1990). We remember Kevin McCallister's House of Horrors, Jaquette gets the old-man feels, and Molly realizes she's never seen the movie.
But wait, there's more! Keep an eye out for a special bonus episode on January 1.
In a very special episode of Totes Recall, the crew recalls a film three of them have seen, and one of them only knows from pop culture references: Grease (1978). Linden talks about using the movie to gain friends, Molly defends Sandra D., and everyone gains confidence.
Happy Halloween from Totes Recall! To celebrate the spooky times, the crew recalls The Silence of the Lambs (1991). They remember Buffalo Bill dancing like a Harlem Globetrotter. Molly remembers a moment of levity. And they each predict their number one creep time.
The crew recalls The African Queen (1951). Beth remembers a fun romp. Jaquette was titillated by the handsome Katharine Hepburn. Molly is a contrarian. Linden asks, "Did they bang?"
Beth, Dan, Dan, and Molly recall a film from their childhoods, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989). Everyone remembers a baseball, a magnifying glass, and an experiment gone wrong. The emotional distress caused by tragedy amongst the grass? That's another story.
For the very first episode of Totes Recall, Beth, Dan, Dan and Molly try to recap the 1995 classic Batman Forever. Dan Linden remembers glowing gang members. Dan Jaquette remembers tubes and a choice. And Beth and Molly remember Batman & Robin.