40 Going On 14

We’ve already done a show about the man, the myth and the legend: Bruce Campbell. However, we felt the need to delve deeper into his most iconic role, Ashley J. Williams. This week, we’re taking a trip to the cabin and getting deep into ‘Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn’ and ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’! … Continue reading "252 – Evil Dead" The post 252 – Evil Dead appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

This is our first show, post Gen Con, and there’s something we did a LOT of while we were there…. walking! And what does that have to do with this weeks show? Shoes! We’re lacing up our kicks and taking a stroll down memory lane. Winter, summer, spring and fall, we’re going to talk about … Continue reading "251 – Shoes!" The post 251 – Shoes! appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

So, you want to time travel, huh? If Bruce Willis and Aaron Stanford have taught me anything, it’s that time travel is not as easy as it looks. It’s dirty, it messes up your mind and it is liable to get you killed. If you have already been to the future and figured it out, … Continue reading "249 – 12 Monkeys" The post 249 – 12 Monkeys appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

The 80’s were a different time for movies. Teen romantic comedies were in full swing and no one was safe. While ‘Pretty in Pink’ and ‘Better Off Dead’ may rule the day, there was another little movie that could: ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’. Now days, we don’t come by these as often. So when we … Continue reading "248 – Love for Sale" The post 248 – Love for Sale appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

The future is a scary place to be. If the movies have taught us anything, it’s that a dystopian society is not far off or perhaps it’s already here? What on earth are we talking about this week? That’s right, it’s ‘Rollerball’! In 1975, they predicted what life would be like in 2018 and in … Continue reading "247 – Rollerball" The post 247 – Rollerball appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

What’s the first thing you reach for, when you wake up in the morning, besides the ‘snooze’ button? Coffee, of course! The black beacon of caffeinated comfort. Not all of us drink it, but everyone knows that heavenly smell. This week, we’re pouring ourselves a hot cup of java as we delve deeply into the … Continue reading "246 – Coffee" The post 246 – Coffee appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

Elmore Leonard was an amazing talent that is sorely missed. Thankfully, he left behind a legacy that will long outlive any of us. This week we’re getting on board his first film adaptation, as we hitch a ride on the ‘3:10 to Yuma’. In 1957, it was Glenn Ford and Van Heflin in the title … Continue reading "245 – 3:10 To Yuma" The post 245 – 3:10 To Yuma appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

Hey, pally, do you like movies about revenge and being a vigilante? Then have we got a show for you. We’re teaming up Charles Bronson and Bruce Willis for a no holds barred shoot em’ up. The ’40 Going On 14′ gang have a ‘Death Wish’! The 1974 Michael Winner classic vs the 2018 Eli … Continue reading "244 – Death Wish" The post 244 – Death Wish appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

As a child, we all loved trains. As an adult, they became more utilitarian than fun. But on this week’s show, our train is full of murder! We’re taking a trip on Agatha Christie’s fabled railroad as it’s all aboard for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. We’ll keep the spoilers at bay, as we’ve been … Continue reading "243 – Murder on the Orient Express" The post 243 – Murder on the Orient Express appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

Huey, Dewey and Louie those little buggers who all kind of made us nuts. What possible reason would we dedicate a show to them? ‘DuckTales’, that’s why! That’s right, Scrooge McDuck and Donald are back with the rest of the gang and we couldn’t wait to relive our youth. Why wouldn’t you want to go … Continue reading "242 – DuckTales!" The post 242 – DuckTales! appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

If you’re ‘Gung Ho’ for the new episode of ’40 Going On 14′, then get ready because this one might leave you ‘Speechless’. We’ve assembled the ‘Dream Team’ to talk about ‘Mr. Mom’ himself, Michael Keaton. He’s been ‘Batman’, Ray Kroc, ‘Beetlejuice’. He’s done comedy, drama, horror, action and everything in between. If you haven’t … Continue reading "241 – Michael Keaton" The post 241 – Michael Keaton appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

They say April showers bring May flowers, but if you live were 3/4th’s of the guys from ’40 Going On 14′ do, that’s a big fat lie. Regardless of that, we’re talking about Spring! That time when the flowers return and all of the dog’s hidden treasures reappear. It’s also the season for Spring Break, … Continue reading "240 – Springtime" The post 240 – Springtime appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

Danger! Danger! New episode, Will Robinson! That’s right, kids, the robot is correct. We’re back and feeling a little lost. ‘Lost in Space’! Netflix has rebooted the series for a modern age, but does it improve on the original, campy classic? Mike, Pat, Joel and Josh have stolen the Jupiter 2 and are headed to … Continue reading "239 – Lost In Space" The post 239 – Lost In Space appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

Name one car from your childhood that was always at the top of your wish list to own? If you said, “The Mach 5”, then your childhood was awesome. The question is, how will we feel about it when we re-visit the early anime export ‘Speed Racer’? Racer X, Trixie, Chim Chim, Pops and the … Continue reading "238 – Speed Racer" The post 238 – Speed Racer appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

Sitcoms are tricky business. Finding that happy medium between cute, funny, absurd and to then keep it going season after season. There are a lot losers out there. ‘News Radio’ and ‘Parks and Recreation’ are the two of the winners and we’ve loaded our laugh track and are ready to go. From the business acumen … Continue reading "237 – News Radio vs Parks & Rec" The post 237 – News Radio vs Parks & Rec appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

So, you want to play a game, huh? We do too! We’ve never been accused of playing with a full deck and this week we’re going to prove everyone wrong. It’s the non-collectible card game show! From poker to 52 Pick Up, we are going to go all in on this topic. It’s been a … Continue reading "236 – Non Collectible Card Games" The post 236 – Non Collectible Card Games appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

We’ve all seen the “buddy cop” movies. It seems like a pretty common subgenre of the action film. However, this one may not have been the original, but it’s certainly one of the best. That’s right, this week we’re talking about ‘Lethal Weapon’. From it’s humble beginnings in a screenplay by Shane Black, that was … Continue reading "236 – Lethal Weapons" The post 236 – Lethal Weapons appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

Drinking. It’s something all 4 of us have done at one point or another. Some on a regular basis and some hardly at all. But one thing we all have in common, bars. What bars did we misspend our youth in? Which bars are our favorite? What is it about drinking establishments that has caused … Continue reading "234 – Bars" The post 234 – Bars appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

Would you like to play a game? The kind that could end your life? This week, the boys are putting their own safety at risk to play, ‘Jumanji’! We’re rolling the dice and hoping Robin Williams, along with Dwayne Johns and Jack Black can save us. Anything can happen, from killer crocs, to a barrel … Continue reading "233 – Jumanji" The post 233 – Jumanji appeared first on 40 Going On 14.

If you were film goer in the 90’s, then you saw the landscape of cinema change. It wasn’t one single person who changed it, but one of the biggest influences was certainly Quentin Tarantino. This week we’re celebrating the entire catalog of the most kinetic, engaging and entertaining film makers of the past couple of … Continue reading "232 – Quentin Tarantino" The post 232 – Quentin Tarantino appeared first on 40 Going On 14.