Film critic Daniel Barnes and comedian Corky McDonnell do your dirty work by watching and reviewing the worst movies you can imagine. Send Daniel and Corky your most sadistic movie dares at daredaniel.com, and look for a new episode every other Tuesday.
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The Dare Daniel Podcast is an absolute gem of a podcast for fans of bad movies. Hosted by Dan and Corky, this show delivers hilarious and entertaining discussions about films that are notoriously terrible. Their chemistry is fantastic, and their banter keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The format and production of the podcast are top-notch, making it easy to listen to and enjoy. Both Dan and Corky have great "radio" voices that add to the overall appeal of the show.
One of the best aspects of The Dare Daniel Podcast is its unique concept of daring the hosts to watch and review bad movies. This interactive element allows listeners to participate and suggest movies for Dan and Corky to tackle, adding an extra layer of fun to each episode. Additionally, their witty commentary and astute observations about the films make for a truly entertaining experience. Whether you're a fan of bad movies or just enjoy a good laugh, this podcast is guaranteed to keep you entertained.
As for any potential downsides, some listeners may not appreciate the focus solely on bad movies. While this is undoubtedly the premise of the show, it might not appeal to those who prefer more positive reviews or discussions about good films. However, for fans specifically seeking out content on bad movies, The Dare Daniel Podcast is an absolute delight.
In conclusion, The Dare Daniel Podcast is a must-listen for movie lovers everywhere. With its hilarious hosts, engaging format, and witty commentary about bad movies, it's hard not to fall in love with this podcast. Whether you're looking for some comedic relief or simply enjoy dissecting terrible films, The Dare Daniel Podcast has got you covered. So grab some popcorn and get ready for a wild ride through the world of cinema's worst offerings!
Army of Shadows (1969; Dir.: Jean-Pierre Melville) Canon Fodder Episode 40 Daniel and Corky celebrate the 40th episode of Canon Fodder with a sojourn to Nazi-occupied France for Army of Shadows. This stark, episodic look at the moral shadows of the French Resistance found a loyal following despite […] The post Army of Shadows – Canon Fodder Episode 40 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Videodrome (1983; Dir.: David Cronenberg) Canon Fodder Episode 39 Daniel and Corky put on their finest Canadian tuxedos to review James Woods in the body horror classic Videodrome. But did your hosts “open up to” Cronenberg's vision, or were their torso tape players incompatible with the film's McLuhan-inspired medium-is-the-message? […] The post Videodrome – Canon Fodder Episode 39 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Amarcord (1973; Dir.: Federico Fellini) Canon Fodder Episode 38 “When the puffballs soar, winter is no more.” Daniel and Corky sail down memory lane to 1930s Italy for this beguiling semi-pseudo-autobiographical masterwork from Il Maestro. But did this highly influential film give your hosts stardust memories or leave […] The post Amarcord – Canon Fodder Episode 38 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025; Christopher McQuarrie) GRADE: B *Now playing everywhere. In this change-of-pace mini-episode, Sacramento film critic Daniel Barnes shares his thoughts on the latest Mission: Impossible film. Listen along as Daniel talks to himself about auteurs, McQu-auteurs, horny submarine crews and the unfortunate Spectre-ization of the […] The post Daniel Reviews “The Final Reckoning” appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Cries & Whispers (1972; Dir.: Ingmar Bergman) Canon Fodder Episode 37 Your hosts retreat to the red room in their most immaculately ivory-white finery to review this blistering chamber drama. But did this stylistically bold wringer from Swedish master Ingmar Bergman inspire cries of joy or whispers of […] The post Cries & Whispers – Episode 37 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Vertigo (1958; Dir.: Alfred Hitchcock) Canon Fodder Episode 36 Daniel and Corky take a dizzying road trip through the streets of San Francisco in pursuit of Alfred Hitchcock's mysterious and alluring Vertigo. Although neglected in its day, Vertigo famously knocked Citizen Kane off the top spot of the Sight & Sound poll […] The post Vertigo – Canon Fodder Episode 36 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Charulata (1964; Dir.: Satyajit Ray) Canon Fodder Episode 35 After the French fever dream of India Song, Daniel and Corys take their first real trip to the home country of Bengali maestro Satyajit Ray. But were your hosts stimulated enough by this deceptively simple story of an under-stimulated […] The post Charulata – Canon Fodder Episode 35 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Happy Together (1997; Dir.: Wong Kar-Wai) Canon Fodder Episode 34 Daniel and Corky rekindle their passion for Wong Kar-Wai by reviewing his 1997 film Happy Together. But were your hosts in the mood for loving this moody love story, or will they relegate it to the ashes of […] The post Happy Together – Canon Fodder Episode 34 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
The Watermelon Woman (1996; Dir.: Cheryl Dunye) Canon Fodder Episode 33 Daniel and Corky share their thoughts on Cheryl Dunye's groundbreaking The Watermelon Woman, widely cited as the first feature film directed by an out black lesbian. But did your hosts love this lo-fi rom-com or was it the […] The post “The Watermelon Woman” – Canon Fodder Episode 33 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Memories of Underdevelopment (1968; Dir.: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea) Canon Fodder Episode 32 Daniel Barnes and Corky McDonnell take their traveling medicine show to Castro-era to review this essential piece of Cuban cinema. But will your hosts hold fond memories of this gritty yet dreamy film, or are their […] The post “Memories of Underdevelopment” – Canon Fodder Episode 32 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
To Be or Not to Be (1942; Dir.: Ernst Lubitsch) Canon Fodder Episode 31 Daniel and Corky review Jack Benny, Carole Lombard and Robert Stack in Ernst Lubitsch's To Be or Not to Be. Elsewhere, Daniel offers his thoughts on the recently released Wolf Man, starring Christopher Abbott and Julia […] The post The Real “To Be or Not to Be” (1942) – Canon Fodder Episode 31 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
To Be or Not to Be (1942; Dir.: Ernst Lubitsch) Canon Fodder Episode 31 Daniel and Corky review Jack Benny, Carole Lombard and Robert Stack in Ernst Lubitsch's To Be or Not to Be. Elsewhere, Daniel offers his thoughts on the recently released Wolf Man. TO BE OR NOT TO […] The post To Be or Not to Be (1942) – Canon Fodder Episode 31 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
India Song (1975; Dir.: Marguerite Duras) Canon Fodder Episode 30 Daniel and Corky travel to 1930s India by way of 1970s France for this haunting look at decaying colonialists. INDIA SONG FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #146 (tied) Cannes Film Festival premiere: May […] The post India Song – Canon Fodder Episode 30 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Daniel's Best & Worst Films of 2024 Disgraced pseudo-film critic Daniel Barnes takes a solo excursion to share his picks for the best and worst films of 2024. He also discusses some of the awards contenders that did not make either list, and previews next week's review of India […] The post Daniel's Best & Worst Films of 2024 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Canon Fodder Best of 2024 Film critic Daniel Barnes and comedy legend Corky McDonnell review their favorite films and moments from the first 29 episodes of the Canon Fodder podcast. Your hosts also offer bonus mini-reviews and rulings on disputed films such as Before Night Falls, City Lights, The Rules […] The post Canon Fodder Best of 2024 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Sambizanga (1972; Dir.: Sarah Maldoror) Canon Fodder Episode 29 Daniel and Corky finally bring their cinematic world tour caravan to Africa for this film from pioneering director Sarah Maldoror. Set during the early days of the Angolan War for Independence, Sambizanga is a gripping political statement in the style of […] The post Sambizanga – Canon Fodder Episode 29 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
The Color of Pomegranates (1969; Dir.: Sergei Parajanov) Canon Fodder Episode 28 Daniel and Corky bring their cinematic world tour to 18th century Armenia for this singular work inspired by the life of poet and troubadour Sayat-Nova. But did your hosts find The Color of Pomegranates to be Pom wonderful […] The post The Color of Pomegranates – Canon Fodder Episode 28 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Come and See (1985; Dir.: Elem Klimov) Canon Fodder Episode 27 Daniel and Corky behold the pale horse by braving Elem Klimov's emotionally shattering WWII waking nightmare Come and See. But will your hosts come to see Come and See as a revelation, or will the fourth beast say, […] The post Come and See – Canon Fodder Episode 27 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Vampyr (1932; Dir.: Carl Theodor Dreyer) Canon Fodder Episode 26 Although it was booed upon its 1932 premiere and played to hostile crowds during its initial release, time has been kind to Carl Dreyer's Vampyr. Will Daniel and Corky be just as kind, or do they have a […] The post Vampyr (1932) – Canon Fodder Episode 26 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Sullivan's Travels (1941; Dir.: Preston Sturges) Canon Fodder Episode 25 Film critic Daniel Barnes and comedy legend Corky McDonnell review comedy legend Preston Sturges' legendary comedy about a comedy legend who just wants to impress film critics. Sullivan's Travels exists as a meta-resolution of its own central conundrum, a nearly […] The post Sullivan's Travels – Canon Fodder Episode 25 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Mouchette (1967; Dir.: Robert Bresson) Canon Fodder Episode 24 Daniel and Corky continue their cinematic world tour with a sojourn to the French countryside, which is apparently not as idyllic as those Expedia ads would have you believe. It's our third round with French master Robert Bresson, with […] The post Mouchette – Canon Fodder Episode 24 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
The Headless Woman (2008; Dir.: Lucrecia Martel) Canon Fodder Episode 23 Daniel and Corky continue their world tour with a stop in Argentina to sample the Salta-flavored cinema of Lucrecia Martel. But will your hosts lose their heads with praise for The Headless Woman, or are they truly […] The post The Headless Woman – Canon Fodder Episode 23 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
In a Lonely Place (1950; Dir.: Nicholas Ray) Canon Fodder Episode 22 This week, Daniel and Corky are In a Lonely Place, a fine enough place to visit but you wouldn't want to have an existential crisis there. The jaded and cynical flipside to the lovingly ecstatic portrait of […] The post In a Lonely Place – Canon Fodder Episode 22 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Singin' in the Rain (1952; Dir.: Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly) Canon Fodder Episode 21 Daniel “The Royal Rascal” Barnes and Corky “The Dancing Cavalier” McDonnell gotta review the iconic Singin' in the Rain. But will this rainbow program put your hosts in a buttercup mood, or will […] The post Singin' in the Rain – Canon Fodder Episode 21 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
In the Mood for Love (2000; Dir.: Wong Kar-Wai) Canon Fodder Episode 20 X IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #5 Cannes Film Festival premiere: May 20, 2000 IMDB synopsis: “Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital […] The post In the Mood for Love – Canon Fodder Episode 20 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Wanda (1970; Dir.: Barbara Loden) Canon Fodder Episode 19 On this episode, your hosts Wanda, Wanda who, who-oo-ooh, who, who wrote the book of love. Probably not Barbara Loden, who struck the mother Loden of bleakly pathetic romances with her groundbreaking and brilliant 1970 film Wanda. But will Corky […] The post Wanda (1970) – Canon Fodder Episode 19 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
News from Home (1976; Dir.: Chantal Akerman) Canon Fodder Episode 18 Homesick Belgo-philes Daniel and Corky anxiously await News from Home. But does Akerman's film have the mussels to keep your hosts from waffling? NEWS FROM HOME FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #52 […] The post News from Home – Canon Fodder Episode 18 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
The Wild Bunch (1969; Dir.: Sam Peckinpah) Canon Fodder Episode 17 Aging cinephile Daniel and Corky face off against Sam Peckinpah's violently apocalyptic western classic. But did the film drive your hosts wild, or did it get their panties in a bunch? THE WILD BUNCH FACTS & FIGURES […] The post The Wild Bunch – Canon Fodder Episode 17 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Taste of Cherry (1997; Dir.: Abbas Kiarostami) Canon Fodder Episode 16 On this week's episode, Daniel and Corky drive through the streets of Sacramento looking for someone to help them unlock the secrets of Abbas Kiarostami's Palme d'Or winner. But will your hosts cherish their Taste of Cherry or decide […] The post Taste of Cherry – Canon Fodder Episode 16 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943; Dir.: Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger) Canon Fodder Episode 15 On this week's episode, old battle axes Daniel and Corky trade war stories with The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. But does this decades-spanning intimate epic from The Archers […] The post The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp – Canon Fodder Episode 15 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928; Dir.: Carl Theodor Dreyer) Canon Fodder Episode 14 Daniel and Corky revisit Danish dandy Carl Dreyer with this review of his 1928 silent masterpiece. But do your hosts have a passion for Joan of Arc, or are they passin' on Joan […] The post The Passion of Joan of Arc – Canon Fodder Episode 14 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Do the Right Thing (1989; Dir.: Spike Lee) Canon Fodder Episode 13 On a temperate day on separate streets in various sections of Sacramento, Corky and Daniel's agreement about the brilliance of Do the Right Thing smolders and builds until it explodes into canon fire. DO THE RIGHT THING FACTS […] The post Do the Right Thing – Canon Fodder Episode 13 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Los Olvidados (1950; Dir.: Luis Buñuel) Canon Fodder Episode 12 Your hardly young but certainly damned hosts Daniel and Corky review Luis Buñuel's surrealistic neo-Realist classic. LOS OLVIDADOS FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics List Ranking: #157 (tied) Mexican theatrical debut: Nov. 9, 1950 IMDB synopsis: […] The post Los Olvidados – Canon Fodder Episode 12 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Pickpocket (1959; Dir.: Robert Bresson) Canon Fodder Episode 11 We wish we knew how to quit you, Robert Bresson! Daniel and Corky get their Bresson on with a review of the French master's 1959 masterpiece Pickpocket. Will the film steal your host's hearts, or will it leave them feeling […] The post Pickpocket (1959) – Canon Fodder Episode 11 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Ordet (1955; Dir.: Carl Theodor Dreyer) Canon Fodder Episode 10 We've got Danes on our brains this week on the Canon Fodder podcast! Daniel and Corky review Danish master Carl Dreyer's acclaimed Ordet, a story of spiritual schisms both internal and external. But can anyone repair the schism between […] The post Ordet – Canon Fodder Episode 10 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
PlayTime (1967; Dir.: Jacques Tati) Canon Fodder Episode 9 After a string of thematically heavy films, the Random Number Generator Gods decided Daniel and Corky were due for a little playtime. French auteur Jacques Tati's landmark comedy epic PlayTime, that is! But will your hosts swing PlayTime into the Canon […] The post PlayTime (1967) – Canon Fodder Episode 9 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
A Man Escaped (1956; Dir.: Robert Bresson) Canon Fodder Episode 8 Daniel and Corky continue their world tour through the masterpieces of cinema by reviewing French auteur Robert Bresson's gripping prison drama. Will your hosts man up and Canon-ize the film, or will its appeal escape them? A MAN […] The post A Man Escaped – Canon Fodder Episode 8 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Dare Daniel Presents: Canon Fodder – Episode 7 Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974; Dir.: Rainer Werner Fassbinder) Mismatched duo Daniel and Corky buck all society's rules by putting schnitzel on their strudel to review German wunderkind Rainer Werner Fassbinder's Ali: Fear Eats the Soul. But will your […] The post Ali: Fear Eats the Soul – Canon Fodder Episode 7 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Dare Daniel Presents: Canon Fodder – Episode 6 By the Bluest of Seas (1936; Dir.: Boris Barnet) Shipwrecked cinephiles Daniel and Corky are whisked away to a collectivist paradise by Boris Barnet's ebullient musical comedy. But will your hosts deem this enchantingly effervescent slice of vile Communist propaganda […] The post By the Bluest of Seas – Cannon Fodder Episode 6 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Dare Daniel Presents: Canon Fodder – Episode 5 Battleship Potemkin (1925; Dir.: Sergei Eisenstein) Daniel and Corky talk montages, meat, maggots, mutinies and more in their review of the iconic Soviet silent masterpiece Battleship Potemkin. BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN FACTS & FIGURES Theatrical debut: Dec. 21, 1925 Sight & Sound […] The post Battleship Potemkin – Canon Fodder Episode 5 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Dare Daniel Presents: Canon Fodder – Episode 4 Bicycle Thieves (1948; Dir.: Vittorio De Sica) Daniel and Corky walk the streets of Sacramento in a futile search for a film more achingly beautiful than the Italian Neo-Realist masterpiece Bicycle Thieves. BICYCLE THIEVES FACTS & FIGURES Theatrical debut: Nov. 24, […] The post Canon Fodder Episode 4 – “Bicycle Thieves” appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Dare Daniel Presents: Canon Fodder – Episode 3 The Exterminating Angel (1962; Dir.: Luis Buñuel) Daniel and Corky enjoy their descent into madness and despair courtesy of Luis Buñuel's surrealist satire The Exterminating Angel. THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (1962) FACTS & FIGURES Cannes Film Festival debut: May 16, 1962 Sight […] The post Canon Fodder Episode 3 – “The Exterminating Angel” appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Dare Daniel Presents: Canon Fodder – Episode 2 Limite (1931; Dir.: Mário Peixoto) Daniel and Corky sail out to the edges of cinema history to review the legendary and influential Brazilian silent film Limite. This eerie and experimental movie was long thought lost, but a relatively recent restoration […] The post Canon Fodder Episode 2 – “Limite” (1931) appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Dare Daniel Presents: Canon Fodder – Episode 1 Rashomon (1950; Dir.: Akira Kurosawa) From the heroes who brought you Dare Daniel…welcome to Canon Fodder! In the coming months, years, decades and lifetimes, friends and fellow cinephiles Daniel Barnes and Corky McDonnell will be randomly working their way through […] The post Canon Fodder Episode 1 – Rashomon appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
Dare Daniel Season 2/Episode 8 – Dare Daniel: Cage Match wrap-up RELATED CLIPS X Follow Dare Daniel on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and more. New episodes come out every other Tuesday! Help support the show by clicking […] The post Dare Daniel: Cage Match Wrap-Up appeared first on Dare Daniel - Podcast and Movie Reviews.
Dare Daniel: Cage Match – Round 7 Dog Eat Dog (2016; Dir.: Paul Schrader) – Episode 130 DOG EAT DOG (2016) FACTS & FIGURES U.S. theatrical debut: Nov. 4, 2016 Worldwide box office: $~200,000 Critics scores: 50 on Rotten Tomatoes; 53 on Metacritic IMDB synopsis: “A crew of […] The post “Dog Eat Dog” Podcast Movie Review appeared first on Dare Daniel - Podcast and Movie Reviews.
Dare Daniel: Cage Match – Round 6 Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2011; Dir.: John Madden) – Episode 129 “It's a beautifully designed vehicle with no engine.” Daniel and Corky lose their zest for life after watching the badly miscast Nicolas Cage play the titular hero of Captain Corelli's Mandolin. […] The post “Captain Corelli's Mandolin” Podcast Movie Review appeared first on Dare Daniel - Podcast and Movie Reviews.
Dare Daniel: Cage Match – Round 5 Jiu Jitsu (2020; Dir.: Dimitri Legothetis) – Episode 128 “Get off my piano.” In their final Cage Match review, Nouveau Shamanic acolytes Daniel and Corky grapple with the un-gentle art of Jiu Jitsu. Cage goes Obi-Yawn Kenobi as a neo-hippie martial […] The post “Jiu Jitsu” (2020) Podcast Movie Review appeared first on Dare Daniel - Podcast and Movie Reviews.
Dare Daniel: Cage Match – Round 4 Trespass (2011; Dir.: Joel Schumacher) – Episode 127 “You did it, kid! You hit the mother lode!” Rich jerk Daniel and diamond-dealer-on-the-edge Corky go fishing in a bottomless ocean of red herrings with their Cage Match review of Trespass. It's a mindlessly […] The post “Trespass” (2011) Podcast Movie Review appeared first on Dare Daniel - Podcast and Movie Reviews.
Dare Daniel: Cage Match – Round 3 Left Behind (2014; Dir.: Vic Armstrong) – Episode 126 “It's just a bad trip!” Daniel “Dan” “Buck” Barnes and Corky Carpathia continue their Cage Match series with a Rapture-ous review of Left Behind (2014). Cage has little to do but somehow […] The post “Left Behind” (2014) Podcast Movie Review appeared first on Dare Daniel - Podcast and Movie Reviews.
Dare Daniel: Cage Match – Round 2 Sonny (2002; Dir.: Nicolas Cage) – Episode 125 “Now I know why Mother calls you ‘a natural born whore.'” Trained pod-stitutes Daniel and Corky continue their Cage Match series by reviewing Cage's only directorial effort. Sonny is highlighted by a wildly […] The post “Sonny” (2002) Podcast Movie Review appeared first on Dare Daniel - Podcast and Movie Reviews.
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