1999: The Podcast
John Brooks and Julia SirmonsWas 1999 the best year in movie history? We think it might be! John Brooks, Julia Sirmons, and special guests work their way through all the year has to offer, one movie at a time, and we’ll ask special guests to share their memories of this amazing year and the movies that made it unforgettable. Unfortunately, nobody can be told what 1999: The Podcast is… you have to hear it for yourself!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 108 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmFilm History | |||
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We sadly lost 1990s icon James Van Der Beek in February, so we decided it was time to look at his most prominent non-Dawson's Creek role - the teen comedy-drama sports movie Varsity Blues.
Released very early in the year on January 15th, Varsity Blu... more
Last time we looked at Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 film Magnolia, so we decided to take a look at his follow-up, 2002's Adam Sandler-led absurdist romantic dramedy Punch-Drunk Love.
Anderson's shortest and most overlooked film, Punch-Drunk Love is n... more
We last talked about Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia nearly four years ago, so given Anderson recently (finally) won an Oscar for One Battle After Another, what better time than now for a revisit?
Magnolia was a modest commercial success at the time... more
A president faking a war to distract from a political scandal?? WHAT???
We’re doing a new See Also this week, related to some of the
recent movies we’ve discussed.
The 57th highest-grossing movie of 1997 and the 46th highest-grossing of 1998.
Rele... more
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- Taking Me Back
Absolutely love that they chose 1999 to build their podcast around. Such a great year in cinema. The hosts do a great job giving context to all of the things happening during the time of the release of each film while also providing info on how it was received by the public. Love their fun hot takes and chemistry with their guests. Will definitely be coming back for more. -Danielle, No More Late Fees Podcast
Apple Podcasts5DanieKDuke
United States4 years ago - Great guests, amazing hosts
I love how you two have made me want to revisit movies released in 1999 all over again. Plus, you’ve revived my interest in movies in general. Keep up the great work. Love the guests you have had, too.
Apple Podcasts5agreenwardUnited States4 years ago - Party like it’s 1999
I honestly never realized how stacked 1999 movies were until I listed to this podcast. Great hosts & conversation!
Apple Podcasts5green_lantern002United States4 years ago - 1999 was a great year
Great podcast with hosts who are fun. Easy to listen to and they seem like people I’d be friends with, can’t wait to hear all the movies they cover I’ll be listening!
Apple Podcasts5joede224United States4 years ago - 1999
Podcast Like It’s 1999 has been doing an incredible job covering this since 2017. Kind of weird. Maybe Google a subject before making a podcast? Just saying.
Apple Podcasts1994EvaUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #198 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Israel/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  South Africa/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Singapore/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #158 | Israel/TV & Film |
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This series explores late-1990s cinema with a focus on 1999, turning each episode into a nuanced dialogue about a specific film, its cultural footprint, and the era's broader trends. Hosts guide conversations through character arcs, storytelling approaches, performances, soundtracks, and the era's media landscape, often pairing thoughtful analysis with memoir-like anecdotes from guests and hosts alike. A recurring strength is the way show notes tie filmcraft to cultural currents—from celebrity culture and reality TV's precursors to soundtrack influence and genre-blending experiments—creating debates that balance praise with sharp critique. Noteworthy is the mix of committed hosts and guests who bring personal experience, industry insight, a... more
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2. Will Weldon
3. Chase Mitchell
4. Dan Colón
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6. Sean Malin
7. Lindsay Beyerstein
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