Movies That Wouldn't Be Made Today

Movies That Wouldn’t Be Made Today – Episode 25

Recorded: July 13th, 2020

Episode Overview

Some movies become classics, but would they ever get the green light in today’s Hollywood?

In this episode of The 406 Podcast, Chewie and Pip discuss a collection of classic comedies and cult favorites that they believe simply couldn’t be made in today’s cultural climate. From raunchy ’80s comedies to controversial satire, they explore how changing social norms, evolving audiences, and modern filmmaking have changed what studios are willing to produce.

Along the way they revisit films like Blazing Saddles, Police Academy, Revenge of the Nerds, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Soul Man, White Chicks, The Toy, Sleepaway Camp, Porky’s, and several honorable mentions while discussing whether these movies are products of their time—or if some could successfully be reimagined today.

The conversation also branches into modern comedy, changing movie ratings, raising kids on classic films, and why ensemble comedies don’t seem to exist the way they once did.

Topics Discussed

Why certain classic movies couldn’t be made today
Comedy versus changing cultural standards
Blazing Saddles
Police Academy
Revenge of the Nerds
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Soul Man
White Chicks
The Toy
Sleepaway Camp
Porky’s
Tropic Thunder
Classic ensemble comedies
Modern comedy versus ’80s comedy
PG and PG-13 movie ratings through the years
Watching childhood favorites as parents
Honorable mentions including Jaws

Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction & catching up
02:29 Tonight’s topic: Movies that couldn’t be made today
05:54 Blazing Saddles
09:01 Police Academy
16:04 Revenge of the Nerds
19:49 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
22:21 Soul Man
24:41 White Chicks
26:41 Tropic Thunder discussion
28:28 The Toy
30:27 Sleepaway Camp
33:11 Porky’s honorable mention
35:15 Why comedies have changed
36:55 Watching classic movies with your kids
38:06 PG vs. PG-13 ratings over the years
39:32 Honorable mention: Jaws
40:45 Final thoughts
41:34 Outro