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The Bad Movies Podcast is a program dedicated to properly examining all the movies general audiences were dissuaded from seeing in theaters because the “reviewers didn’t like it”. Often times a movie will come to be reviled not because it necessarily deserves to be, but because reviewers jump on the bandwagons of their peers or attempt to get viewership on their respective platforms by jumping down the throats of a movie rather than properly analyzing it. Other times, that movie might actually suck. This show is dedicated to finding which side of the coin these movies fall on. Every episode, this podcast will dive in on one specific movie to determine whether or not it truly is deserving of the title “Bad Movie”.
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A very special and unique episode for BMP listeners: our Fourth Annual Spooktacular! For the past few years, our Spooktacular specials have existed solely for Patreon supporters. But today, all fans of BMP can now witness the glorious nonsense of spook season. The episode format is a bit different from what you may be used to as me and my guest take the entire Final Destination series and rank and review each film! It’s a messy, good time that hopefully can provide some decent insight while being stuffed with ridiculous tangents about Friday the 13th, Terrifier, and more! Please enjoy. (And as a general disclaimer, I apologize if we both sound sick because unfortunately we are both getting over colds.)
It’s spooky season which can only mean one thing: it’s time to bring out the killer sloths! (Yes, you read that right)
The question that auteurs have longed to answer: do we dare to make a movie that mashes beavers and zombies? Well…some brave filmmakers have finally dared…
Leave it to Wonder Woman to be the centerpiece of the most highly anticipated film to release in 2020. Ending the year of shenanigans with a glimmer of hope, director and creator Patty Jenkins opted to grant us all a wish to finally see the sequel to her DCEU blockbuster. But something about the critical air surrounding this sequel was giving off a different vibe. So I decided to investigate. What I found was a surprising film, one that baffled me in ways I never quite expected...but were they good? Or bad? Tune in to find out!
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I won’t linger long on an episode description. The nation is grieving right now, and I only hope that this podcast can offer a little respite from the hardships of the world. Top Gun is now heralded as an 80’s classic, but apparently it wasn’t always that beloved. So who was right? Did Top Gun endure only because of American nostalgia? Or is it truly a masterwork? This week, we’re going to find our answer.
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Sometimes when you re-evaluate a childhood favorite, you find that the nostalgia is not enough to compensate for the film itself. But sometimes when you go back you realize that the greats are still great even if they were critically underappreciated. Such is the case with The Girl Next Door, a wildly underrated teen comedy that deserves more appreciation.
Since aliens are in the news. I thought it may be appropriate to revisit a modern alien-related classic. The Fourth Kind has an interesting take on ‘documentary’ filmmaking, but was that to its deficit? Only one way for us to find out.
Billy Madison was a childhood classic for me which makes it all the more rewarding to rediscover its majesty for this podcast. Adam Sandler has always been a star. And it’s nice to remind ourselves why. It’s time to put some respect on the movie that essentially founded Happy Madison productions!
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I’m sorry. Birdemic broke me.
Who wouldn’t want to see Adam Driver face off against a slew of dinosaurs in the prehistoric ages?
I mean...I mean it’s the second one. I’m sorry. I had to. I’m sorry that you have to now too.
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Some time ago, I had to purchase a physical disk of Super Mario Bros, the film from 1993, just so we could review it on this show (because streaming services are scum sometimes). Now, we return with the brand new 2023 film, licensed by Nintendo, the billion dollar grossing: The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Time to find out if the film was up to the task of taking on this beloved franchise!
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This week, we’re taking a trip to the 100 Acre Woods to visit an old friend…who has become feral! Winnie the Pooh is now public domain, so we can get used to some more craziness like this, I suppose. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? We’ll leave it for you to decide.
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The people have spoken! And they want Nic Cage as Dracula! Renfield has come to deliver! Now, it’s time for us to analyze it and see if these filmmakers made good on their promise. Enjoy!
In honor of the recent NFL draft, I figured it was appropriate to revisit the Kevin Costner classic, Draft Day. Naturally, as with most reviews on this podcast, chaos ensued as I spiraled into a tirade. Enjoy!
Never in my life have I seen more abs, sweat, and blood. 300 belongs in a CrossFit museum. Better yet a CrossFit cathedral where they can pay homage to their patron saint Leonidas. By all rights, 300 should be laughably horrible. But it’s not. In fact, it has quite a lot of admirable qualities beyond its chiseled exterior. Zack Snyder is an ambitious visionary, so it was nice to finally be able to dissect one of his works. Is 300 obsessed with style? Absolutely. But it’s surprisingly not void of substance. So enjoy while we try to discuss that in between my guest’s ramblings about homosexuality and deformities. Featuring Special Guest Star Grant Groundhog Crawfish! -- IG: @BadMoviesPodcast Twitter: @BadMoviesCast
The fine gentlemen that I grew up playing DnD with helped me to review the Dungeons and Dragons movie from 2000! The results were about what you’d expect
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Cocaine Bear gets tremendous props from me for focusing mainstream, Hollywood attention on a B-Movie slasher/comedy. But, that’s not why you’re here. You’re here because you want to know if the bear that does a bunch of cocaine kills people. And you’re here because you want to know if that makes it a good movie. And I’m here to hopefully try to answer those questions…enjoy!
After literally years, I’ve finally managed to get my brother on this podcast. And of ALL the movies this New Orleanite could’ve chosen, he had the audacity to ask ME to review Batman & Robin with him. So here we are. Talking about a 2 hour movie for nearly 2 hours. Ever since recording, I’ve been waking up with cold sweats reminded of things we forgot to mention. Like the green screen backdrops below Alicia Silverstone when she’s hanging off a cliff(?) in Gotham city! Or the line, “rubber lips are immune to your charms”. Or the fact that we didn’t spend nearly enough time talking about the suit nipples. But there’s only so much time I can spend discussing Batman and Robin. Is it all bad? I mean, no? I don’t really have an answer for you there. If you enjoy Adam West kicking a shark in a bad costume then there’s a chance you may enjoy your time with Batman & Robin. But after about the 9th ice pun, you have to take a minute and reflect on what’s happening to you. I like Batman & Robin because it can teach us our tolerance for absurdity. But beyond that... I just don’t know man. On the plus side, please enjoy the cameo from my delightful nephew (9 months old and clearly very passionate about this film). And of course...Featuring Special Guest Star Tony ‘the lesser’ Damaia!
As an MCU fan, a Taika Waititi fan, a Chris Hemsworth fan, a Christian Bale fan, a Natalie Portman fan, a Tessa Thompson FAN, a superhero movie fan, a fan of space operas, and a fan of Guns and Roses, I’m ashamed to say that it took me a little too long to watch Thor 4. But here we are! Ready and eager to give everyone a new review! And not get distracted by how beautiful Tessa Thompson is…
Michael Bay is a divisive character which makes him the perfect focal point for this podcast! We’ve conquered the Transformer films before, we’ve revisited Bad Boys, but how does Bay’s most recent work hold up?
Now on the back half of 50, we’re just excited to still be here! Cue George of the Jungle. A movie I had blocked out from my early childhood after rendering it as ‘Tarzan but with no fun songs’. Fortunately, my guest this week had a proper affinity for this Disney classic(?) so there was plenty to discuss. How outrageously detached from reality is too outrageously detached from reality? George of the Jungle seeks to answer that question. It also seeks to answer whether or not fart jokes are funny and whether or not Brendan Fraser, The 90’s legend, is great (he is). So if any of that sounds like it’s up your alley, then please enjoy this review of a movie where the guy from The Mummy punches a lion in the face. Featuring Special Guest Star Sarah Wisser!
I am here to make the case that Underwater is one of the most surprising movies to come out of 2020. The critical consensus has tried to tell you that this final hoorah for Fox studio films is dull, and to that I say NAY! No film with Kristen Stewart fighting sea monsters is dull! Here is my 1hr long case for why you should give Underwater a shot.
If it’s divisive, this podcast is likely going to cover it. If it’s divisive and it gets nominated for Academy Awards, this podcast is definitely going to cover it. If it’s divisive but it has a career best performance for Brendan Fraser…this podcast is 10000% covering it. The Whale is incredibly polarizing, very visceral, and incredibly interesting to talk about. There’s plenty to critique and appreciate. Hopefully, we get into all of it in this week’s episode.
I avoided it for as long as I could, but inevitably The Human Centipede had to be discussed on the show. And who better to discuss it with than Grant Crawford who I single handedly brought out of podcast retirement (after I personally retired him myself). Please enjoy our failed attempt to understand exactly how this film became a cultural phenomenon (and whether or not it was all worth it)!
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There was quite simply no way I was willing to allow a movie entitled 80 For Brady pass by without at least seeing if it was worthy of a podcast episode! Tune in for Sally Field eating hot wings, stay for the Gronk cameo. This movie rocks. Let me try to tell you why!
Amazon Prime released a new movie in January. Naturally, seeing Jennifer Coolidge with a machine gun in the trailer, I decided to check it out. I was shocked to discover that Shotgun Wedding is not only super entertaining but also quite a compelling, chaotic comedy. Tune in to find out why other critics may be sleeping on this one!
Naturally, when we were told Power Rangers was getting a moody, mainstream makeover, my reaction was one of hesitation. But through seeing the snippets of trailers, I found myself becoming a little excited. Until the reviews dropped...but now I ask myself as I sit in quarantine, bored and angsty: What better time to watch a gritty Power Rangers reboot than the present? Is it as bad as they said? Or is there a hidden gem to be found here?
Dog Gone is exactly the type of Rob Lowe-dog movie you’d expect if you were expecting him to quietly sing Rhinestone Cowboy to a yellow lab. If that’s not what you were expecting then…one of us needs to recalibrate our expectations…anyway, let’s find out if Netflix’s new based-on-a-true-story-dog-film is good, shall we?
Apparently, Ben Shapiro produced a movie, so naturally I wanted to see what this famous un-cancellation of Gina Carano would have in store. The movie is surprisingly apolitical. It is, however, unsurprising in many other ways. Enjoy!
Bullet Train may seem like just a mindless action film, but it’s also the most Guy Ritchie film to ever not be made by Guy Ritchie. Critically divisive is an understatement with this new release. So, it’s time to settle the debate…or maybe not settle…maybe just hop on the debate train? (See what I did there?…I’m sorry)
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We celebrate 50 EPISODES in the only way we possibly could by bringing in The Citizen Kane of ‘Bad Movies’, The Room! Of course it was the #1 requested review. Of course, I had always planned for it to be the big #50. But I had no idea it would be quite as much fun as it was. The entire Sound Pollination crew has gathered for this epic event and created easily one of my personal favorite episodes of all time. We laughed. We cried. We talked about spoons. And most importantly, we gave credit where it’s due. Not many people can say that made a movie in a lifetime, let alone made a movie that people love with their entire hearts. But Tommy Wiseau can say that. It gives me the greatest pleasure to be able to talk about this on the 50th episode no less. Thank you for listening. It’s only up from here. Featuring Special Guest Stars: The Sound Pollination Team
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We had another Oscar contender on this week, folks! That’s right, How The Grinch Stole Christmas actually won for Best Makeup! Hardly surprising considering this is probably the closest you could ever get to animation with practical effects. But is the movie any good? That’s what we set out to decide in the latest episode of BMP. Because as we all now know, just because Jim Carrey jumps around looking green and weird doesn’t always mean the content is good. That’s right, The Mask is overrated in my generation. I said it. We didn’t know better back then. I won’t spoil this review in the description, but if it helps entice you to listen, I can tell you that I make a case that this is top 3 Ron Howard films. I quickly backtrack to top 5, but I still think the argument is relatively compelling.
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If I were to guess which adaptation of The Grinch was the most box-office-successful, I likey would not have guessed it would be this one. So, needless to say, I was quick to put it on my radar to see what all the commercial praise (and critical division) was about. To my surprise, I think I may have found an unexpectedly impressive animated film with more to offer than just flashy lights and Benedict Cumberbatch…also to clarify an analogy used in this one, Cumberbatch is also Josh Allen but in other films. It’ll make sense when you get there…or maybe not…enjoy
Lindsay Lohan is back, ladies and gentlemen! Falling For Christmas isn’t exactly the star vehicle you may have expected, but it certainly is Netflix’s attempt at a Hallmark Christmas movie. Is it worth your time? Of course. Lindsay Lohan is back, what about that isn’t worth your time? Oh, you meant is the movie good? Well, that depends…
Kicking off our countdown to Christmas with a Tim Allen holiday romp, The Santa Clause! Actually, make that 3, because we will be reviewing the trilogy of The Santa Clause on BMP this year to give everyone some much needed holiday cheer. This week we begin with the first, most palatable, of the Allen franchise films. Where the only thing we can really dissect is why the E.L.F.S’s bug me oh so much...enjoy!
It may be well past Halloween, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still watch a clown-led slasher film. Terrifier surprised me. Not just because it’s made for far less money than I could’ve ever expected, but also because it’s surprisingly engaging. I dare say we have a new horror icon in our midst…time to introduce the masses to Art the Clown!
We needed a Thanksgiving movie to review this year that did not involve a murderous turkey, so why not Free Birds which involves…time travel turkeys? It may sound strange, but I actually think this may be an overlooked gem—sort of—and I’d like to make my case as to why. Enjoy!
Osmosis Jones has been locked in a box with the letters ‘Do Not Open: My Past Trauma Inside’ ever since I watched it far too many times as an impressionable child. I know what you’re thinking. ‘Is it the grossest movie of all time’? The answer is yes. I am perturbed just thinking about it. And I’m not even sure I know what perturbed means it just CAME OUT OF ME because holy god this film makes me uncomfortable. And this coming from the guy who watched (and loved?) the movie where Justin Long gets turned into a walrus. All this being said, Bill Murray’s toe fungus and pulsing zit can’t keep this film from having a lot of energetic animation and a genius concept to boot. So come find out if we actually ended up liking it. Featuring Special Guest Star ‘Shay Boogie’ Maddy ‘Defreaky’ DeFreece!
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Happy spook season! The Blair Witch Project may have been a cultural phenomenon and one of the most successful horror movies ever made, but its sequel…um…is a movie? There’s not much to say about Blair Witch 2 that hasn’t been said already, but I will give it my best shot. Enjoy!
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A new book to screen review! My Best Friend’s Exorcism was an incredibly fun novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. The movie, however, has been divisive to say the least. This week we’ll try to determine what may have gone wrong or right in the adaptation process. Enjoy!
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Do Revenge may seem like a suspicious choice for this podcast, but we saw it as a unique opportunity to discuss a wide array of interesting topics ranging from Gen Z’s perceived cultural maturity to the world building implications of satire. But don’t worry. We also still managed to sound like morons as well. Enjoy! It’s one of my personal favorite convos we’ve had on this show!
Happy Spook Season from BMP! And what better way to celebrate than talking about the light of my life, Mr Jason Voorhees. And not just him! Of course it’s a crossover film to boot. We’re talking the classic Freddy Vs Jason. A film that 100% never needed to be made. A film that transcends genre in all the right ways. A film that I truly and honestly love with all my sick, demented heart. Halloween is about the joy of horror. And what’s more joyous than the most delightfully joyous slasher movie ever conceived?! It’s got everything you could ever want! Bed breaking back bends. Cornfield massacres. And my personal favorite, fire branding puns! Ok fine, this movie may not be for everyone. But if you’re never gonna watch it, at least listen to the episode where we talk about all of the completely unnecessary details and how lucky we are to not live in a town with cops this inept. Featuring Special Guest Stars Zach ‘Levi Jeans’ Herman and Ryan ‘Daddy’ O’Dell!
The latest Netflix release, Blonde, has certainly caught some divisive attention, so why not review it for the podcast? See how this Marilyn Monroe ‘biographical’ picture fares under some scrutiny this week.
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A press tour so divisive it’s managed to sell movie tickets again! You’ve surely heard the gossip, but does the rumor mill make you actually want to see Don’t Worry Darling? Let’s help you get off the fence with this week’s review! Enjoy!
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An adventure comedy with Sandra Bullock playing a vaguely grumpy romance writer falling in love (spoilers?) with Channing Tatum, the model hunk from her cover art, as they journey across [insert random obscure place here] whilst being chased by millionaire psychopath Daniel Radcliffe? Sign me the hell up! Oh, and Brad Pitt is in this too!
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Orphan: First Kill is an incorrectly titled prequel to the cult classic Orphan. I say that because if you’re expecting this to be the film that establishes Esther’s interest in murder and dad-fetishes, you’re not going to get that. You will however get the most insane twist since 2021’s Malignant (if you know, you know). Does it work? Is it good? Only one way to find out…enjoy!
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I recorded this episode a few weeks ago in light of some Dane Cook news hitting the media circles! Good Luck Chuck is a relatively unremarkable rom com that features a LENGTHY sex montage making it relatively remarkable to this young reviewer when his mom originally took him to see it in theaters! Enjoy this 2000’s nostalgia hit
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I’m not quite sure if Motley Crue got the biopic they deserved with The Dirt or not, but the trailer certainly had me intrigued (to say the least). If you missed this 2019 Netflix original, this may be worth listening to just so we can talk about those wigs!
In the canon of American Pie-esque romps, Eurotrip clocks in as (debatably) one of the most forgettable, save for a smash hit cameo provided by the incomparable Matt Damon. Yet, somehow, the collective consciousness of both me and my guest found a nostalgic spot in our hearts for the film. So this week we decided to re-examine. Come for the random comparison of Eurotrip to Uncut Gems, and stay for the thought provoking insight about how far American politics have come.
Another day, another 200 million dollar new release on Netflix. Is that not the saying? The Gray Man is the latest from the Russo brothers and it’s caught some flack thus far from the critical community. So, it’s time for us to find out if The Gray Man is just misunderstood or if it’s truly deserving of condemnation.
You asked for it. This week, we review Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. All 2 hours and 40 minutes of it. Enjoy!
A new Hulu original movie starring Joey King? Cool. It’s about a fairytale princess murdering people à laThe Raid? Cool. Olga Kurylenko wears a black wig and wields a whip? Fine, twist my arm, I’ll watch it! I’ll watch it! Time to find out if The Princess is better than the critics are saying!
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Spiderhead is the second Joseph Kosinski/Miles Teller romp to grace 2022! Though it may not grace Top Gun Maverick’s box office numbers, it’s still a big budget Netflix film with some science fiction intrigue to make it worth talking about. Is Spiderhead as divisive as they say? Or do critics need to shut up and stare into the dreamy eyes of Chris Hemsworth a bit more?
The Fanatic, starring John Travolta, needs no introduction. What could possibly prepare you? The answer is nothing. Enjoy as we attempt to unravel our minds to dissect this miraculous piece of filmmaking!
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Happy Pride! Here’s our official review of the cult classic John Waters film, Pink Flamingos. To say it’s divisive is a bit of an undersell. There’s no way to appropriately prepare you, so I will be as blunt as I can be: GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING! Enjoy!
I won’t linger long on an episode description. The nation is grieving right now, and I only hope that this podcast can offer a little respite from the hardships of the world. Top Gun is now heralded as an 80’s classic, but apparently it wasn’t always that beloved. So who was right? Did Top Gun endure only because of American nostalgia? Or is it truly a masterwork? This week, we’re going to find our answer.
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Coming in hot with another 2022 release this week for a movie that may have passed you by. Windfall is far better than the critical consensus may have you believe, and I’m here to talk about why! Don’t let this Netflix indie flop!
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As an enormous Judd Apatow fan, I find it difficult to report that the critical consensus about The Bubble is correct. Despite a robust cast of talent, despite a brilliant co-writer, and despite a generally intriguing premise, The Bubble cannot seem to maintain any traction. I have a lot to say. Most of it incoherent dribble. Hopefully some nuggets of wisdom in there. Enjoy!
You didn’t actually think that Morbius would come out, after all this time, and I would NOT talk about it, did you?
Today is the day I force you all to watch Grandma’s Boy, a criminally underrated stoner comedy from Happy Madison productions. This film has brought me so much joy, as absolutely silly as it is. And if this podcast can do anything, hopefully it can draw attention to some underrated films that you may have missed. Enjoy!
Keeping the J-Lo train going, this week we’re talking about The Wedding Planner! Who knew that critics had such searing hatred for this seemingly innocuous rom-com? So, is Matthew McConaughey the one true and only dream boat? Are Rom-coms too predictable? How bad is my Italian accent? Find out the answers to all, and more, on this episode!
The Uncharted series has long been hailed as the pinnacle of action adventure video games, but does that transition to film? This week, we aim to unpack our deep love of this franchise and try to make sense of some divisive critical reactions. This episode also features, perhaps, the most tangents of any episode of this show thus far! Which is…saying something. Enjoy!
For perhaps the 200th time, it would appear that a classic horror franchise is attempting a revitalization. And what do you know! It involves ‘decanonizing’ the countless sequels and making its own ‘relevant timeline’. But don’t worry, the title will give no indication of this shift. In fact, it’s just going to have virtually the same title as the original. Because how could you get confused? If you can’t tell, I’m frustrated. But that’s just the write-up! Wait for the real review in this latest episode of BMP!
0000012A 00000151 00002890 Having just finished the series Avatar: The Last Airbender, I decided to reward myself with the live action adaptation, The Last Airbender. And wow. What a time it was. I almost feel guilty speaking so passionately considering I am only a new fan to the series, but this was quite a lot to take. M Night Shyamalan is an absolute marvel, so whatever happened that made this movie tank so hard is difficult to process. But we certainly do the best we can to try and break down exactly what happened here to make this one of the worst adaptations of all time. Frustrating is an unfortunate understatement for this film. But on the plus side, the series is still a wonderful pinnacle of television, so you’ll always have something to cleanse your pallet. Featuring Special Guest Star Mickey Stein Roberts! 0000F0D0 0000F0D0 000076AF 00007E72 00005A00 0015B5C1
I got the biggest video game nerds in the business to come together to review the new Resident Evil film. And, surprisingly, we had very different takes. Who was right? Who was wrong? Only one way to find out!
This week, we received a request to review the illustrious 1987 masterpiece, Robot Holocaust. You know me, I’m not one to back away from a challenge, but I will admit that I did consider it. What can you expect from a movie aptly titled Robot Holocaust? Whatever you’re picturing, that’s basically what it is. Just throw in some sock puppets and you’re there. Everyone is capable of good work, as we often say, but is this the limit of that theory? Only one way to find out…
Back in the erratic time of 2001, Hollywood was nervous about a few things. Turns out that chief among them was actually outsourcing professional actors to animated replicants! In comes Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, a largely inoffensive science fiction adventure that actually caused quite a stir. So were critics divided on the movie itself, or were they scared of the future of the industry if FFTSW succeeded? Let’s try to find out this week on the bad movies podcast!
Now on the back half of 50, we’re just excited to still be here! Cue George of the Jungle. A movie I had blocked out from my early childhood after rendering it as ‘Tarzan but with no fun songs’. Fortunately, my guest this week had a proper affinity for this Disney classic(?) so there was plenty to discuss. How outrageously detached from reality is too outrageously detached from reality? George of the Jungle seeks to answer that question. It also seeks to answer whether or not fart jokes are funny and whether or not Brendan Fraser, The 90’s legend, is great (he is). So if any of that sounds like it’s up your alley, then please enjoy this review of a movie where the guy from The Mummy punches a lion in the face. Featuring Special Guest Star Sarah Wisser!
It’s been a dream of this show to have people on who actually worked on the movie in question, and today we have fulfilled that dream! Our guests this week have ACTUAL insight into the making of Planet of the Apes. We talk shop, get to the bottom of some long held rumors, and as always we review the film which in this case proves to be an ambitious undertaking. Please enjoy! And check out Skid’s podcast Below The Line!
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The first movie of 2022 may seem to be a bit of a random choice, but it was suggested to us by our near and dear Shelby Arnold! The Air I Breathe is an interesting one. It’s a little bit Crash and a little bit A Sharks Tale(!), and if that sounds interesting to you then you must not know about the Singing In The Rain death scene which simply must be seen to be believed. Please enjoy this episode! I…I’m not sure if I did…
New Year’s Eve is a relic of the early 2010’s, a time so mired by Hollywood desperately clawing for your attention that it almost seems like a fever dream. So why not throw every single dollar available to getting the cast of your dreams? Please enjoy this episode because we sure did enjoy making it. And if I don’t talk to you before then, please have a great rest of 2021. See you in 2022
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As far as evangelical Christmas films go, I’m willing to halt proceedings and give this one the crown. Saving Christmas is not the worst film ever made, but it may perhaps be the most baffling. Come for the odd logic leaps, stay for the hip hop dance sequence. If this review is even half as entertaining as this film, I will consider it a resounding success. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas to you, random personality that has stumbled upon this episode of BMP! And what a Christmas it is where I get to celebrate by watching this Oscar worthy classic! Last week, I got to share my favorite guilty pleasure with the world. So it seems only fair to share EVERYONE'S favorite guilty pleasure this week. This movie is unfathomable. Seriously. They had Arnold Schwarzenegger punch a reindeer. In the face. You can’t make this shit up even if it came from a Gary Busey fever dream. This is pure Christmas magic, in every sense of the term. Assuming, of course, that your idea of Christmas magic involves a bodybuilder struggling to acquire a toy with acclaimed comedian, Sinbad. I hope me suffering through this, er, masterpiece brings you enough joy through this holiday week. And if it doesn’t, well then in the famous words of Arnold, “aw poor baby”. Featuring Special Guest Star Justin Knoefel, back for ROUND 2! Twitter: @JustinKnoepfel IG: @justinknoepfel Justin's New Film -- IG: @BadMoviesPodcast Twitter: @BadMoviesCast SoundPollination.com Patreon (Early Access)
Thankskilling 3 is the ambitious sequel to a film about a killer turkey. Puppets, space worms, zombie turkeys, a rapping grandma, and a vortex coming out of a robot's butt. What more can you ask for in a sequel?
The first MCU movie to land a ‘rotten’ score on Rotten Tomatoes helmed by 2020’s Best Director Oscar Winner Chloe Zhao! Who would have thought? The question remains: are the critics right? Has the MCU finally given the last remaining fans superhero fatigue? Tune in to find out! (Apologies for another super horny episode of BMP, but also I’m not that sorry)
Prepare yourself for next week...
Hot off a best picture win for Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, New Line Cinema releases…Raise Your Voice! A Hillary Duff Christian dramedy to promote her new album. The early 2000’s were a weird time. As is evident in the costuming for this movie.
A new personal favorite episode for this podcast, Ravenous has long been the movie to haunt my dreams. So, it would seem only fitting to release a Halloween episode featuring the film. I don’t normally spoil the episode in the description, but this movie should be required viewing for anyone looking for something unnerving. It’s worth your time.
Nothing says spooky like the Fantastic Four film adaptations! This week, we’re bringing you a particularly revelatory episode where we talk about Reddit, sexual innuendos involving elasticity, and (of course) Maria Menounos! One of my personal favorites to date, truly.
This Spook Season, the Bad Movies Podcast has decided to rank and review the Paranormal Activity franchise on our patreon page. But if you have no bucks to spare, no fear! Because today I reviewed Paranormal Activity 4 to give everyone a taste of what we can expect. Enjoy me talking about how I would happily punch the spooky kid in the face for an hour and a half.
Dear Evan Hansen was a highly acclaimed musical, winning six Tony’s out of nine total nominations. So why then was the film adaptation so critically divisive? This week we try to unpack what people on both sides of the aisle may be missing in Dear Evan Hansen. We also talk about implications in writing and spend A LOT of time trying to decipher what the hell the theme of this film is versus what it wants to be.
National Security may have passed you by in 2003, but it didn’t keep us from wanting to give it a quick revisit. This buddy cop comedy features Steve Zahn with a top ten movie mustache, a top 5 movie buzz cut, and a top 3 movie forehead vein. So, what’s not to love? Is it deserving of an 11 on Rotten Tomatoes? Let’s find out. Inside jokes of this episode include but are not limited to: partner (spelled: cpartner), and not one, but two Werner Herzog references for the eagle eyed listener. Enjoy!
I had to BUY, physically BUY, Super Mario Bros on DVD for this review. If that doesn’t say the lengths at which I will go for this podcast, I don’t know what does. This film is an absolute anomaly. How it got made, how it exists in this universe, all of it escapes me. It’s a movie I truly didn’t even know existed until it was kindly recommended to me on Twitter, and WOW I’m so glad it was. Not only is Super Mario Bros a hidden gem from the bowels of ‘93, but it’s also an iconic film that deserves to be regarded as an all time cult classic. The world building and logic at work in this is nothing short of inspiring. Not in the sense that it’s ‘good’ necessarily...but certainly in the sense that it’s shockingly entertaining. This film belongs on streaming services. We need everyone to know that Super Mario Bros exists and you can actually see Dennis Hopper with a lizard tongue. Please enjoy this episode, because I know we did. Featuring Special Guest Star Zach Herman!
En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.