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Back to the Future (1985) Redux ft. Alex Doffek and Thomas Baches
May 28, 2025 · 106 min

Dana and Tom with special guests, Alex Doffek and Thomas Baches, redo their episode of Back to the Future from Season 1. Back to the Future (1985): written and directed by Robert Zemeckis with Bob Gale, cinematography by Dean Cundey, music by Alan Silvestri, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Crispin Glover.

Plot Summary: In 1985, Marty McFly, an average teenager, finds himself accidentally embarking on the most extraordinary adventure of his life. Through a twist of fate, he ends up transported back to the year 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean. As he navigates the charming yet unfamiliar world of the 1950s, Marty must ensure his parents still fall in love, overcoming the odds of high school drama and the villainous Biff Tannen.

With the clock ticking, Marty races against time, seeking Doc Brown's help to harness the power of a lightning strike to fuel the DeLorean and propel him back to the future. Through humor, heart, and a pulse-pounding sense of adventure, "Back to the Future" weaves a timeless story of self-discovery, love, and the extraordinary impact one person can have on the course of history.

Guests:

Alex Doffek - Thomas' UncleThomas Baches - Alex's Best Friend

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back Alex and Thomas

03:14 Cast and Background for Back to the Future

06:43 Relationship(s) with Back to the Future

10:46 What is Back to the Future About?

14:12 Whom Does Dana Understand Better?

15:36 How is Back to the Future Remembered?

19:26 Plot Summary for Back to the Future

20:34 Did You Know?

22:09 First Break

22:54 Best Performance(s)

33:09 Best Scene(s)

44:43 Second Break

45:25 In Memoriam

47:49 Best/Funniest Lines

51:22 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

58:16 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:03:08 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:12:01 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:21:12 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:24:53 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:26:33 Remaining Questions for Back to the Future

01:43:57 Thank You to Alex and Thomas

01:45:40 Credits

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Keywords:

Back to the Future, character analysis, cultural impact, time travel, film legacy, storytelling, performances, movie discussion, film analysis, performance, Hollywood, iconic scenes, character dynamics, political commentary, legacy, originality, cinematography, voyeurism, timelessness, favorite scenes, indelible moments, rewatchability, Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Marty McFly, Doc Brown, Biff

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