"Six days, seven nights, and zero memorable pirates. This mini-episode revisits the rom-com that made David Schwimmer’s suits the true villain."

Episode Description

In this mini-episode, Landen and Truman reflect on Six Days, Seven Nights (1998), from its trailer’s false promises of pirates to Harrison Ford’s effortlessly crumpled charisma. They debate David Schwimmer’s relevance, Anne Heche’s comedic chops, and how this movie managed to sneak into both the adventure and rom-com genres without excelling in either. Also: Who’s worse at survival, Ford’s grizzled pilot or Schwimmer’s ill-fated fiancé?

Major Cast and Crew

• Director: Ivan Reitman
• Writer: Michael Browning
• Main Cast:
  • Harrison Ford as Quinn Harris
  • Anne Heche as Robin Monroe
  • David Schwimmer as Frank Martin
  • Jacqueline Obradors as Angelica

Film Synopsis

When fashion editor Robin Monroe (Anne Heche) crash-lands on a deserted island with grumpy pilot Quinn Harris (Harrison Ford), survival takes a backseat to bickering and chemistry. Meanwhile, her fiancé Frank (David Schwimmer) faces his own tropical temptations, and pirates loom vaguely in the background. Can Robin and Quinn escape, fall in love, and survive an entire runtime of misadventures?

Episode Highlights

• Why the trailer promised swashbuckling pirates but delivered Schwimmer instead.
• Harrison Ford’s unique ability to look dashing even while crashing planes.
• Anne Heche’s underrated comedic timing and her infamous cultural moment.
• The trailer game: How many tropes did Buena Vista squeeze in?
• Pirates in the pool: the fine art of introducing danger way too late.

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"If you've ever wondered if David Schwimmer could rival Harrison Ford as a romantic lead, Six Days, Seven Nights has your answer—and it's a resounding 'eh.'"

Episode Description

In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, Landen and Truman set sail on the 1998 adventure rom-com Six Days, Seven Nights. From questionable gender dynamics to the film's absolute refusal to decide if it’s a rom-com or an adventure movie, our hosts grapple with Harrison Ford’s rugged charm, Anne Heche’s would-be breakout, and David Schwimmer’s oversized suits. Spoiler: They’re not on the island—they’re lost at sea.

Major Cast and Crew

• Director: Ivan Reitman
• Writer: Michael Browning
• Main Cast:
  • Harrison Ford as Quinn Harris
  • Anne Heche as Robin Monroe
  • David Schwimmer as Frank Martin
  • Jacqueline Obradors as Angelica
  • Allison Janney as Marjorie

Film Synopsis

Overworked fashion editor Robin Monroe (Anne Heche) reluctantly accepts a short-notice work trip while on vacation with her fiancé Frank (David Schwimmer). She enlists grizzled cargo pilot Quinn Harris (Harrison Ford) to fly her—but a freak storm crash-lands them on a deserted island. As Robin and Quinn contend with the wilderness, hostile pirates, and each other’s personalities, sparks fly in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Frank finds comfort with a very willing Angelica (Jacqueline Obradors). Will Robin and Quinn escape—and should they?

Episode Highlights

• Landen’s theory of the "Schwimmer-Pullman Conundrum": When the “other guy” is too likable to root against.
• Truman’s deep dive into the genre of "tropical blues" as performed by Taj Mahal.
• The mystery of why this adventure film has no actual adventure.
• An exploration of Anne Heche’s career and the cultural backlash of her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.
• Pirates: LaCroix flavor or critical plot point?

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"From fake New York sets to Eddie Murphy's triple roles, this mini-episode bites deep into the quirks of Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)."

Episode Description

In this mini-episode, Landen and Truman reflect on Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Wes Craven’s ambitious mix of horror and comedy. They discuss Eddie Murphy’s portrayal of three characters, the surreal charm of fake New York City sets, and Angela Bassett’s powerful screen presence. Plus, a quick game of Mad Libs-style movie titles and a trailer breakdown that exposes this film’s marketing misfires.

Major Cast and Crew

• Director: Wes Craven
• Writers: Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Michael Lucker, Chris Parker
• Main Cast:
  • Eddie Murphy as Maximillian / Preacher Pauly / Guido
  • Angela Bassett as Detective Rita Veder
  • Kadeem Hardison as Julius Jones
  • Allen Payne as Detective Justice

Film Synopsis

Maximillian (Eddie Murphy), the last vampire on Earth, travels to Brooklyn in search of a mate. He sets his sights on Detective Rita Veder (Angela Bassett), who is unaware of her half-vampire heritage. With the help of his undead sidekick Julius (Kadeem Hardison), Maximillian struggles to balance seduction, survival, and slapstick comedy in this horror-comedy hybrid.

Episode Highlights

• Nostalgia for fake New York City sets and Paramount’s iconic backlot alleys.
• Angela Bassett’s transformation into a vampire queen: regal or rushed?
• Eddie Murphy’s triple roles: masterful or distracting?
• The Mad Libs movie title generator: What’s scarier, clowns in Ypsilanti or Chucky at Sandals Resort?
• A breakdown of the trailer: marketing a horror-comedy as a buddy movie.

What’s your favorite horror-comedy, and how does Vampire in Brooklyn stack up? Share your thoughts in the comments or on social media—we’d love to hear your takes!

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