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The episode revisits the film American Pie, discussing its impact on teen comedies and its relevance today.

This week on Shat the Movies, we're revisiting American Pie (1999), the movie that launched a thousand awkward teen comedies and permanently changed how people look at baked goods. Gene and Big D break down the friendships, bad decisions, late 90s soundtrack, and whether this coming-of-age comedy still works or feels trapped in another era. Does the heart and humor hold up, or should some memories stay in high school? Tune in and find out. Movie Summary: American Pie (1999) is a teen comedy directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz and stars Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Seann William Scott, Tara Reid, Shannon Elizabeth, Mena Suvari, and Alyson Hannigan. The film follows four high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation, leading to a series of increasingly awkward and chaotic situations. A massive box office success, the movie became one of the defining comedies of the late 1990s and launched a long-running franchise. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie…

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