The Shermer High Alumni Association

The Shermer High Alumni Association

di Kristin Harwell, Jeannine Zabriskie, Carole Tribuzzo

Commedia Critiche cinematografiche

Grease 2, Part 2

The questionable choices continue as we return to Rydell High for Part 2 of our Grease 2 rewatch—and trust us, things go completely off the rails (and we’re so here for it). This episode picks up right before the deeply confusing, mildly horrifying “Do It for Our Country” number. From there, we dig into the second half of the movie: more musical chaos, a motorcycle makeover that defies physics, and a pep rally that somehow turns into a over the top romantic reckoning.

Grease 2, Part 1 (1982)

We're kicking off The Shermer High Alumni Associate podcast with the movie that taught us how "Reproduction” works... whether we wanted to or not. In Part 1 of our deep dive into Grease 2, the Zabriskie sisters (Carole, Jeannine, and Kristin) strap on their leather jackets and take a joy ride back to Rydell High to revisit one of the most gloriously bizarre sequels of the 1980s. Michelle Pfeiffer wants a cool rider, Maxwell Caulfield is having an identity crisis, and the plot? Questionable at best. We break down the first half of the film—musical numbers, gender politics, peak 80s absurdity—and share what this movie meant to us growing up (spoiler: we knew every word to "Reproduction"). Expect sibling debates, inappropriate nostalgia, and a whole lot of “Wait, did that actually happen?”

ENCORE EPISODE: Friday the 13th

Summer camp, counselors, mysterious killings Thanks for joining us at The Shermer High Alumni Association. If you had as much fun as we did, hit follow, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow 80s movie lovers. Until next time, be kind… and don’t forget to rewind.

The Goonies (1985) - Part 2

Part two picks up right where Tuesday's episode left off, with Tommy still along for the ride as the Goonies make their way through the Fratellis' hideout and down into the tunnels below. Chunk gets taken hostage and ends up locked in a room with the mysterious chained-up man the family's been keeping prisoner. That relationship turns out to be one of the sweeter surprises in the whole movie. So did The Goonies earn a spot with the greats, or does it belong back in 1985? Listen to find out. Thanks for joining us at the Shermer High Alumni Association. If you had as much fun as we did, hit follow, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow '80s movie lovers.

ENCORE EPISODE: Howard The Duck (1986)

This week we go WAY BACK, back to Episode THREE - a classic: Howard the Duck: Some movies age like fine wine. And some age like a humanoid duck with a questionable libido. In this episode, we dive headfirst into Howard the Duck (1986)—a high-budget, high-concept, low-explanation film that somehow features space travel, duck boobs, demon possession, and Lea Thompson in full 80s rockstar mode. We break down: The truly bizarre plot that nobody signed up for The animatronic phenomenon that was Howard Why Lea Thompson remains an absolute queen despite everything And the parts that made us laugh, cringe, and stare at the screen in open-mouthed confusion Yes, it’s messy. Yes, we have notes. But we still kinda love it. Because if we survived this movie as kids… we can survive anything.

ENCORE EPISODE: Popeye (1980)

This week, we rewatch Popeye, the 1980 cocaine-fest from Malta. Arguably Robin Williams' best role ever. We love everything about it - Sweethaven, Sweet Pea, Dennis Franz(?). We talk about our forever friend Adams recent trip to Popeye Village and Jeannine sings for us. The question now is... is it Hall of Fame-worthy? #popeye #robinwilliams #shelleyduvall #80smovies #adamthewoo #popeyevillage

ENCORE EPISODE: Pretty in Pink (1986)

Today, we're rewinding to 1986 to revisit a movie that defined teen relationships and gave us a soundtrack that slaps. From thrift store prom dresses to love triangles that still spark debate decades later, this John Hughes classic asked the big questions: Is Ducky actually the best guy? Was Andy's dress iconic or just aggressively pink? And how did Blaine manage to look confused for the entire film? So grab your cassettes, don your best Jessica McClintock, and get ready as we break down the style, the soundtrack, and the swoon-worthy and sometimes cringey moments of Pretty in Pink. #prettyinpink #80spod #podcast #movierewatch #mollyringwald #joncryer #andrewmccarthy #jamesspader

ENCORE EPISODE: Xanadu (1980)

What do you get when you mix Greek mythology, a disco roller rink, Gene Kelly, and Olivia Newton-John glowing like a cosmic fairy? Well, apparently... Xanadu. This week, we try to make sense of the gloriously chaotic cult classic that sparkles, spins, and confuses in equal measure. With a plot that feels like it was sketched out on a coke mirror and music that somehow still slaps, Xanadu might be the most “so bad it’s great” movie we've rewatched yet. Roll with us. It’s weird, it’s glittery, it’s Xanadu.

The Shermer High Alumni Association

Welcome, Shermer High Alum! Shermer High Alumni is a nostalgic rewatch podcast where Gen-X sisters Carole, Jeannine, and Kristin revisit the movies that defined their childhoods. From iconic blockbusters to forgotten video store gems, they break down what still works, what definitely doesn’t, and what made the ‘80s a weird, wonderful mess of fashion, feelings, and film. It’s smart, irreverent, and packed with sisterly side-eye, personal stories, and brutally honest hot takes.

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