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Podcast: Old Roommates
Episode: Ep 209: "Cocoon" Revisited
Description: Wilford Brimley was a sprightly 49 years old when he took the role of Ben in 1985's sci-fi adventure, Cocoon. Directed by Ron Howard and featuring a cast of septuagenarian movie stars, the movie went on to win Oscars and bring in over $80M at the box office. But now, decades later, does the whole saga feel past its prime? Why is Steve Guttenberg's character so awful? And, should a person ever have sex with an alien? The Old Roommates pop on their swimsuits and take a shallow dive into this 80's hit. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be...