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Two fans revisit the 1997 comedy classic that turned spy spoofs into a cultural obsession.
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In this episode
- How Austin Powers holds up 25 years after its May 1997 release
- Why the film works as a James Bond spoof when so many others failed
- Where Austin Powers fits among the great comedies of the 90s and early 2000s
- The surprising Hollywood connections behind the making of the film
About this episode
Mark welcomes photographer, podcaster, and actor Garrick Hoffman to the show to discuss all the hilarity of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, which came out 25 years ago on May 2, 1997. Garrick remembers watching this perfect sleepover movie as a kid over and over with his family, while Mark was giggling in the theater on a hot day at summer camp. They compare the Mike Myers film to James Bond, which it successfully spoofs, other popular 90s and early 2000s comedy, and even Borat. Plus, they discuss the connections to Demi Moore, Dana Carvey, and more!
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Movie nerd, filmmaker, and anniversary celebrator Mark J. Parker brings a friend on each episode to discuss movies (and sometimes TV shows) that are hitting milestone anniversaries of release that month. Think 20th anniversary, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, you get it!
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