Almost Classic Movies
Welcome to Almost Classic Movies, the podcast where two movie fans talk about movies. From epic adventures like Lord of the Rings to iconic comedies like Wayne's World and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, we explore a blend of almost classics, cult favorites, seasonal gems, and even actual classics. ("Almost Classic Movies" is frankly just a catchy title that riffs off a particular TV program).
It's just two friends talking movies—one loves production trivia, while the other enjoys simply watching and soaking in the story. We strive for evergreen content, so you can pick an episode anywhere and dive right in. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, family member, or maybe even Chris Hemsworth or Ryan Reynolds... That'd be pretty cool.
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Almost Classic Movies
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - Where's the 3??
It’s the end of an era—Jon and Donald are saying goodbye to How to Train Your Dragon with the final film in the trilogy: The Hidden World. And just like Toothless, the pod is going out with a glow-up and a few tears.
This week, they dive deep into the bittersweet farewell of Hiccup and Toothless, complete with wingsuits, wedding bells, and an existential dragon migration.
🔥 In this finale episode:
- Why The Hidden World is basically Iron Man 3 for dragons
- The (frustrating) mystery of the Light Fury's motivations
- Trust, partnership, and the real emotional weight of letting go
- Is Astrid actually the main character of this movie?
- What was the trilogy’s true loss? (Hint: it might be your childhood)
- How this film pulled off a nearly perfect epilogue—and where it missed
💬 Plus:
🚽 Unhinged Home Depot commentary
🐉 Nightlight dragon discourse
📦 Goober’s “omen dragons”
🎬 Ideas for a live-action remake fix (looking at you, DreamWorks)
…and the birth of a new segment: Almost Classic Dumpster Fires.
🐉 “There’s something about dragons leaving the world that hits different when you’re watching with your kid.” — Jon
📣 Let us know:
📊 Which movie in the trilogy is your favorite?
📩 DM @almostclassicmovies or email almostclassicmovies@gmail.com
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Contact:
Email: almostclassicmovies@gmail.com
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Co-Hosts:
Jon K.
Donald S.
Podcast Production:
Wayfare Recording Co.
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