For Better or Worse

What movie from the 1980s stars Iron Man, Catwoman, Otis, Jadzia Dax, Hot Lips, Paulie, Johnny, Sam Kinison, and Rodney Dangerfield? It's Back to School, a rather odd relic from a much different time. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www

For Better or Worse: Mrs. Doubtfire

Sep 2nd, 2014

Unfortunate puns are in abundance as Shana and Mike pay tribute to the late, great Robin Williams with their discussion of Mrs. Doubtfire. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.

For Better or Worse: Annie Hall

Aug 5th, 2014

To celebrate the 50th episode of For Better or Worse, as well as the program's second anniversary, Shana and Mike examine Woody Allen's Annie Hall. Plus, is it Monty Hall or Monty Python, and how does Mike hit that note? Please visit our Patreo

For Better or Worse: Pump Up the Volume

Jul 15th, 2014

Pump Up the Volume perfectly captures the teenage angst of Generation X, at least, according to Shana and Mike. Also, someone reveals a their crush on Samantha Mathis, and another movie is added to the schedule. Please visit our Patreon page at

For Better or Worse: A Knight's Tale

Jun 24th, 2014

After a brief break, For Better or Worse returns with a look at A Knight's Tale! Shana revels in Paul Bettany's glory, Mike has trouble pronouncing "Canterbury," and living next to a bar inadvertently spoils a World Cup match for the husband. P

For Better or Worse: Roxanne

May 27th, 2014

In this edition of For Better or Worse, Shana and Mike take a look at the Steve Martin / Daryl Hannah outing Roxanne, which itself is an adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac. The Brothers Wilson also stop by. One auditions for Twister II: Son of Tw

For Better or Worse: Twister

May 6th, 2014

As far as Shana and Mike are concerned, Philip Seymour Hoffman steals the show when it comes to the ultra-bland, utterly predictable, and downright generic Twister. With their remakes, they attempt to inject emotion and characterization into wh

For Better or Worse: Weekend at Bernie's

Apr 22nd, 2014

Shana and Mike tackle their hardest movie yet: Weekend at Bernie's. How do they update and reimagine this so-very-80s plot? Also, the awesomeness that is Toonces, and Mike channels Tranquil Tirades by naming the real protagonist of Bernie's. Pl

For Better or Worse: The Douchies

Apr 1st, 2014

The Douchies have come to a close, and The Vinegar King has been crowned! Shana and Mike discuss the poll results, read through lots of comments from the forums, Shana sings a song for Ian, Mike comes up with the greatest band name ever, and th

For Better or Worse: The Crucible

Mar 25th, 2014

The Crucible, Arthur Miller's condemnation of McCarthyism through use of the Salem witch trials, is examined in this episode of For Better or Worse. Specifically, Shana and Mike look at the 1996 film adaptation, written by Miller himself. Also,

For Better or Worse: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

Mar 4th, 2014

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure turns 25 this year, and, despite the use of a phone booth as a mode of traversing time, Shana and Mike think this one holds up rather well. Also, Mike believes this movie is in the Doctor Who Universe, Shana pon

For Better or Worse: Casablanca

Feb 18th, 2014

Shana and Mike are not here to remake Casablanca. Recast and tweak it a little, yes. But not outright remake it. Also, neither can pronounce Ugarte, Shana prepares for flames, Mike lays down the law, and The Douchies are finally explained. Plea

For Better or Worse: The Graduate

Feb 4th, 2014

Shana and Mike agree: The Graduate is a hugely influential black comedy, but it spirals out of control after a certain point. Listen as they fix this problem with their remakes, then they address lots of feedback, including a song by Ian Wilson

For Better or Worse: Edward Scissorhands

Jan 17th, 2014

Shana and Mike tackle what is easily one of Tim Burton's finest pictures: Edward Scissorhands. Listen as the husband explains why it took him over 20 years to see the movie a second time, as the wife pines over Johnny Depp, as they both extol t

For Better or Worse: When Harry Met Sally...

Jan 3rd, 2014

In the style of the When Harry Met Sally... transitions, Shana and Mike open the show by outlining the journey that led to their marriage, then the wedded duo discuss this near-perfect movie. (Note: If you want to skip all of the lovey-dovey ro

For Better or Worse: Scrooged

Dec 25th, 2013

Christmas is here, and, in that spirit, Shana and Mike fix their gaze upon Scrooged! Join them as they discuss the highs and lows of this meta-adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorw

For Better or Worse: The Rookie

Dec 6th, 2013

As Shana and Mike examine The Rookie, they find themselves troubled by one major sticking point. Namely, is it one movie, two, or even three? Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.

For Better or Worse: Pocahontas

Nov 27th, 2013

Just in time for Thanksgiving, and to pay thanks to Christian Honore for his generous donations to For Better or Worse, Shana and Mike remake their first animated feature: Pocahontas. Be like Christian, and visit our Patreon page at http://www.

For Better or Worse: The Big Chill

Nov 8th, 2013

Despite eight wonderful actors breathing life into their characters, Shana and Mike take issue with The Big Chill. Death, drugs, dancing, and dalliances do not make a plot. Also, by the end of the show, the couple decide upon the first two movi

For Better or Worse: Candyman and Beetlejuice

Oct 31st, 2013

Say it once, say it twice, but whatever you do don't say it thrice, because in this For Better or Worse doubleheader, Shana and Mike remake Candyman and Beetlejuice. Please visit our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/forbetterorworse.

For Better or Worse: Wall Street

Oct 11th, 2013

Straight out of the gate, Mike reveals his feelings for Wall Street, and Shana laments the lack of character depth. That said, the husband and wife team do praise some of Oliver Stone's directing, and, oddly, they keep comparing it to West Side

For Better or Worse: West Side Story

Sep 30th, 2013

What do you get when you set Romeo and Juliet in a racially charged New York neighborhood in the 1950s? The all-singing, all-dancing, surprisingly subversive, perfectly executed West Side Story. (Please pardon the audio glitch at the 90-minute

For Better or Worse: Update 27 September 2013

Sep 27th, 2013

Mike and Shana briefly discuss why their remake of West Side Story will be delayed by a few days.

For Better or Worse: Splash

Sep 13th, 2013

Shana solves Hollywood's female problem with hardcore fairies, while Mike retcons President Madison out of US history. They also discuss Splash, starring Tom Hanks' shouty voice and Daryl Hannah's ass. Beware: Fish puns and odd sexual acts ahea

For Better or Worse: Saturday Night Fever

Aug 30th, 2013

Breaking away from their plans to cover The Big Chill, Shana and Mike opt to look at Saturday Night Fever. instead Why? For the answer to that question, you'll have to listen in. Also, Shana wants everyone to watch an REM video, the Inspector G

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