Box Office Bombs

Instead of wasting your time watching Entourage, listen to John and Zach discuss the film, and give it the review it deserves, SPOILERS. The guys also talk upcoming movies like We Are Your Friends and this week's new release Jurassic World.

Zach shares his experience watching last weekend's bomb, Aloha, which opened in 6th place. John and Zach talk about new (and nude) reality television and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's new role in the Big Trouble in Little China reboot.

Lukas "The" Ridge runs the show this week, having been the only one to watch Disney's Tomorrowland starring George Clooney. Listen to what he has to say about the film while John and Zach provide their own anecdotes and overall sillyness.

This week John, Zach, and series regular Lukas watched the action packed Mad Max: Fury Road. Hear what they have to say about the film and the news surrounding it. The guys also get a chance to talk about The Simpsons, Pan, and this week's releases, Tomorrowland and Poltergeist.

John and Zach saw the Reese Witherspoon / Sofia Vergara buddy action comedy vehicle Hot Pursuit ($13M). Find out what they thought of the movie, then stick around for more superhero talk about Civil War and Avengers Age of Ultron! And as always, follow us on Soundcloud and iTunes!

Zach is back from his vacation in Europe to join the likes of John, Lukas, and Shane to discuss the most talked about trailers that have launched in recent weeks. Trailers up for discussion include: Star Wars, Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Jurassic World, Fantastic 4, and Terminator: Genisys.

John and Lukas look back at one of the biggest box office bombs of all time - 47 Ronin, which released back in 2013, grossing a total of $38M domestically - and cost an estimated $225M. Also, they share their impressions of the new Ant Man trailer. Subscribe on iTunes, follow on SoundCloud!

John and Lukas have watched every movie in the Fast & Furious franchise. They'll share their adventure and reactions to the films. We tell you the best films to see, and where to start in the franchise. If you're seeing Furious 7 this weekend, listen for our review. Also, if you have a favorite movie that bombed at the box office, write it below in the comments and we'll cover it next week!

John and Zach celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Box Office Bombs at a fancy restaurant while discussing the new Spectre trailer, the indy film Shooting Clerks, as well as the upcoming blockbuster Furious 7! Thanks for sticking with us the whole year!

John and Zach talk about the Gunman, which bombed last week in 4th place making only $5M. They'll also talk about recent movie news such as the return of X-Files and the debut trailer for Mission Impossible 5!

John is back this week! Listen to the guys discuss Liam Neeson's latest action movie Run All Night as well as Disney's trajectory in making live action version of their older films. They also talk a bit about Seinfeld, HBO, and next week's films.

John is gone yet again, but have no fear, Zach and Lukas still have business to finish, and they can only do it by discussing this week's Box Office Bomb, Unfinished Business! After the guys review the new "comedy" starring Vince Vaughn, Tom Wilkinson, and Dave Franco, listen to them rap about the new developments in the Zoolander sequel and Disney's Tomorrowland.

John is out this week, so it's up to Zach and Lukas, along with new sound guru Michael Pappas to talk film and entertainment. This week the guy's have another flashback and discuss 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World directed by Edgar Wright and starring Michael Cera. Zach and Lukas also dish out their opinions on the new Mighty Morphing Power Rangers short and a controversial Saturday Night Live sketch.

Zach and John are joined by occasional co-host Lukas Ridge to review their experiences watching Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (5.9 M). John loses a bet to Zach. Subscribe/follow on iTunes and SoundCloud!

We here at Box Office Bombs hope your Valentines Day went well, but now it's time to talk movies. While most people saw 50 Shades of Grey, John and Zach saw the much more enjoyable Kingsman: The Secret Service staring Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson. The guys review the film, then later on make a bet over their Oscar picks. Let the battle begin!

John and Zach are joined by occasional co-host Lukas Ridge, and they will give their thoughts on Jupiter Ascending, which opened in 3rd place this week. In Part 2, they'll talk more Marvel news, specifically about Spider-man appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

After the tragedy that was the Super Bowl (according to Zach) the guys get together to discuss the movie The Loft starring Karl Urban and James Marsden. Find out if the film was even more depressing than that fateful interception as well as hear what John and Zach came up with in another installment of "It Takes 3 To Make Love"

Zach and John are joined by Lukas "The" Ridge for their review of Mortdecai ($4M) which opened in 9th place at the box office. Subscribe on iTunes!

The first true bomb of the the year is here, and it's Blackhat starring Chris Hemsworth! Listen as John and Zach review the film as well as talk about all that controversy surrounding the Oscar nominations.

Special guest Lukas "the" Ridge joins John and Zach for Selma (11M), which opened in 2nd Place this week. They also discuss the Golden Globes which took place last Sunday, and film in general. As always, share, follow, and subscribe on iTunes!

Zach and John celebrate the new year by watching the first wide release at the box office - The Woman In Black 2: Angel of Death. The movie opened in 4th place with $15M. Zach and John will also talk about the state of mainstream horror films, the new Ant-Man teasers, and the movies to look forward to at the box office this year. Follow on SoundCloud, subscribe on iTunes!

It's that time of year, the end of the year, where all of entertainment looks back and creates list or gives out awards, so we at Box Office Bombs decided to do the same, minus the lists and the awards. Join John and Zach discuss the first year of the podcast along with Shane "The Son of Abraham" Lincoln. Be sure to start 2015 off right by subscribing to Box Office Bombs on iTunes!

Join Zach and John for the last official episode of Box Office Bombs in 2014. This week they watched The Gambler ($9M) which opened in 7th place this past weekend. The guest this week is friend of the podcast Shane Lincoln, who will play a classic game with the hosts in the second half of the show. Follow us on Soundcloud, subscribe on iTunes!

John and Zach saw Annie (15M) this week. It opened 3rd place in the box office behind Night At The Museum 3 and The Hobbit 3. Our hosts also talk more about The Interview / North Korea, and their favorite Christmas movies. Subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

This week, Zach and John saw Exodus: Gods and Kings, opening #1 with $24M - but an estimated budget of $140M. They'll discuss this bloated blockbuster, and then bring in their special surprise guest, the one and only Smeagol, related to a movie out this weekend! Note also, there is talk about the Sony Hack, but as this episode was recorded Tuesday, 12/16, there is no confirmation of North Korea's involvement or The Interview being pulled from theaters. Subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud!

No bomb this week, so John and Zach go back in time and review Spike Lee's Oldboy, a huge box office bomb in the old year of 2013. Shane "The Son of Abraham" Lincoln is also in attendance to talk about the film along with discussing what's to come out for the last few weeks of this year.

In this weeks episode, John and Zach review Horrible Bosses 2 ($15M), which opened in 5th place at the box office. They also discuss the current cyber-attack on Sony Pictures, and talk about 3 much hyped new film trailers that were released since Thanksgiving. Share, download and follow the show! Now on iTunes!

For this special "Hang Out" episode, Zach and John are joined by Megan Baim, George Lions, Kat Puente, and Jacob Solano. Instead of discussing last weekend's big film Hunger Games: Mockingjay, the sit down to watch one of the most (in)famous cult films of all time, Tommy Wiseau's The Room. If you've enjoyed the show, leave a comment! And as always, share, like, and subscribe. Now on iTunes!

This week John and Zach went beyond...Beyond the Lights that is! Hear the guys' review of this romance flick, you might be surprised. Also the guys talk about what Kirk Cameron is up to and how certain films just don't age well, or if they were ever good to begin with.

Zach and John are joined by frequent guest Lukas Ridge and the girlfriends, Kat and Anh. They discuss Interstellar in this SPOILERCAST - warning to those who haven't seen it- and talk about everything including the original script meant for Spielberg, the controversial ending, and much much more. Check out criticalfilmstudies.com for the show notes for this episode! Let us know if you want more special bonus episodes from Box Office Bombs!

John and Zach are back to cover the surprising #2 movie of the week, Interstellar ($47 mil)- NO SPOILERS. Then, they talk to writer/director Marc “Let’s-Stay-The-Night-At-The” Wilkinson and actress Megan “Insane-In-The-Mem” Baim, both are busy promoting their new feature film Sunset Rock. The trailer is up on YouTube so check it out! And if you enjoy the podcast, please like and share it with your friends!

Join Zach and John for episode 30 of Box Office Bombs. They saw Before I Go To Sleep, which opened in 15th place (!!) and grossed a measly $1.8 mil. But Zach and John's review might surprise you. You'll also hear about Halloween parties, after school specials, and crazy theories about Interstellar. Check it out, and as always, if you enjoy the episode please share with your friends!

Don't be too afraid to listen to Box Office Bombs's Halloween themed episode featuring the movie of the week: John Wick. The guys review the new smash hit by Keanu Reeves, plus talk Halloween topics featuring horror movies, childhood scares, and a game of It Takes 3 To Make Love with a horror film themed! Enjoy, if you dare!

For this 7 month anniversary podcast, John and Zach saw Best of Me, the new Nicholas Spark adaptation, which opened 5th place with $10 mil. They also talk about the new Avengers teaser trailer and a billion other topics. If you like this podcast, be sure to share it with your friends, family, and pets!

Come listen as John and Zach discuss the new movie "The Judge" starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall. Later the guys talk about this week's news in the Marvel Cinematic Universe plus a look at the films opening this week. And don't forget to count the farts during the show for a chance to get a shout out!

Zach and John catch up over the worst movie of the week (maybe year) Left Behind. They also talk about a major show being revived, fantasy football, and the film experience you can only have once - watching Star Wars for the first time. If you enjoy the show, share us with the power of social media!

John's away, so this week Zach brings in Jonah Fuller for a discussion about this week's featured bomb: The Boxtrolls. Also, Zach gets real and talks about issues such as, freedom, ebola, and...Twilight? Check it out and enjoy!

This week John and Zach discuss the new bomb "This Is Where I Leave You" starring Jason Bateman and Tina Fey. Was it good or was it horrible? Find out! Also, John and Zach talk about Kevin Smith's new film "Tusk" as well as the new releases coming out this weekend.

John and Zach are joined by Lukas "The" Ridge for this episode covering Dolphin Tale 2, which came in 2nd place last weekend behind No Good Deed. They'll talk about the new releases, and then in part 2, cover some controversial news stories from the past week. What can society learn from Dolphin Tale 2? Find out! And if you like the podcast, please comment and share it around!

John's out of town this week, but guess who's in town? Zach's parents, and it's also his dad's birthday! Listen to Zach and his parents celebrate by popping open a few beers and chatting about film and television. Later on they even find time to play a round of It Only Takes 3 to Make Love(words, not family members you sick perverts).

Zach is back with a "thrilling" new episode of Box Office Bombs. Listen to John and Zach talk about all sorts of things, including the film of the week The November Man!

This week, John and Lukas watch Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. The movie opened in 8th place with $6 mil, a major bomb for the film with an estimated budget of $60-70 mil. Check out if we enjoyed the film. As always, like/share/comment if you enjoy the show. And here are the show notes to check out during/after listening: http://www.criticalfilmstudies.com/sin-city-2-show-notes-ep-20/ Thanks for listening!

Zach and John saw The Giver this week, which placed 5th at the box office. Find out how they felt about the movie this week. Also, Zach comes up with a name for the new genre of film that is sweeping the nation. If you've enjoyed the podcast, we appreciate any likes and shares! Leave a comment below! Also, check out the shownotes, here: http://www.criticalfilmstudies.com/box-office-bombs-ep-19-show-notes-2/

John (is back) and Zach talk about Step Up All In. How was it? Is the fact that they had the theater to themselves any indication? Check out the show! Also check out the show notes on criticalfilmstudies.com, found here: http://www.criticalfilmstudies.com/box-office-bombs-ep-19-show-notes/

Zach and super-special-guest-host Lukas Ridge talk about this week's box office movies Guardians of the Galaxy and Get On Up. Check out what they got up to while John was away. Thanks for listening, and as always, share if you like the show!

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Zach and John are back to talk about Sex Tape and sex stuff this week on the podcast. We've also got show notes at Critical Film Studies, found here: http://www.criticalfilmstudies.com/?p=250 As always, we appreciate your comments and shares! Thanks for listening!

This is technically the guy's second "Hang Out" podcast, their first being Jersey Boys. This week John and Zach, featuring Lukas, Kat, and Anh weigh in on not only Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, but also The Raid 2! And who knows what happens? If you aren't us, like I would assume is most of you, then you just have to listen. Crack open a few beers as we did and enjoy the second "Hang Out" episode of Box Office Bombs.

In this episode of Box Office Bombs, John and Zach are joined by guest Lukas Ridge. They saw Earth To Echo this week, is it worth seeing? 1 beep = yes, 2 beeps = no. If you like the podcast, share/comment/like, we thank you for the support!

Happy 3 months! John and Zach are back with another episode. They DIDN'T see Transformers 4 this weekend, but that won't stop them from talking about it. This episode also introduces new segments and game. If you like the show, please share it with your friends/family/coworkers/neighbors/people-who-respect-your-opinion! We appreciate comments too! Join in on the game and we'll give a shout-out next episode! Until then, avoid blockbusters and love the bomb!

Jersey Boys, the very successful Broadway musical that got its film adaptation is the topic of the hour. Listen to Zach and John review it alongside Kat, Shane, and Jake: all close friends, or girlfriend in one matter, as they all hang out and chat up the good chat. Also, in the meantime, give love to some criticalfilmstudies.com and pruddlub.com.