Dirtbag Cinema

DBC celebrates Valentine's Day with the return of Rick's Love or Hate tradition along with a few recommendations for the romantic season. 

In Episode 85, DBC rings in the holiday season with three customized double features. No matter what's on your list this year, you'll find something you'll like on this year's lineup. 

In Episode 82, Steven and Scott chat about six horror movies from all corners of the movie world to help you close out the Halloween season with a scream. 

Art the Clown and the TERRIFIER saga have taken the movie world by storm so in Episode 81, we dive into all things TERRIFIER with a look over the history of the franchise ending with a full review of Damien Leone's latest bloodbath, TERRIFIER 3! 

Dirtbag Cinema is back from summer vacation and in the 80th episode, we tackle a huge slate of movies that we caught over the blockbuster season including Deadpool & Wolverine, Longlegs, Twisters, Alien Romulus, and a whole lot more.

In Episode 77 we pay tribute to all the Dirtbag moms around the world with our three personalized movie "bouquets" handpicked for all of you and the amazing things you do each and every day.  This plus a whole lot of insight as to what has been on our recent movie watching radars, topped off with what might be the biggest announcement in DBC history...don't miss it. 

Panic Fest 2024 is in the books and Steven sits down with John and Dave to chat about the incredible lineup that 2024 brought to the table. It was nothing short of a banner year that  boasted a massive amount of films from near and far with so many flavors that no matter what you're looking for, the festival provides. Join us for our second year (it's tradition now) of Panic recap from the home of the festival itself...the one and only Screenland Armour. 

In Episode 74, things warm up as we roll down to the Florida Keys to check out the brand new retelling of one of the most iconic cult classics of all time. How does the newcomer measure up against the bar set in 1989? Find out as we sort through all the notorious neons from both the original and reimagined world of…Road House.

In Episode 73, we're tasked to tackle an impossible scenario. The world as we know it has ended, and the few surviving humans emerge from their underground shelter. A capsule with the letters DBC scrawled on it awaits them. It's survived the apocalypse, but only had room for seven movies inside. Which movies were chosen to introduce these newcomers to the long lost world of cinema? Find out in this unprecedented episode of Dirtbag Cinema! 

In anticipation of the upcoming chapter in the 28 saga, in Episode 72 we review two wild end of the world rides with both 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later…releasing on the 28th. This wasn't planned at all, totally a coincidence. 

In Episode 71 we celebrate the season of love with some special Valentine's Day recommendations and revisit an old tradition with Rick's Love or Hate segment, where everything is on the table and anything goes. 

In Episode 70, we take a look at the massive upcoming slate of movies in 2024 and crank out our first round of recommendations this year with a few chilly movies to bundle up in the thick of winter. 

Happy New Year! In Episode 69, we take one last look back at 2023 and chat about our favorite blu-ray releases from last year. It was a landmark year for physical media with an incredible lineup of titles and it's high time we celebrate it. Whether you are a collector or not, join us and see what all the fuss is about...we have such sights to show you. 

In Episode 48, we take a look back at 2023 and hash out our top five favorites from the year.

Happy Thanksgiving, Dirtbags! In this episode we officially start a holiday tradition with our second annual director feast, and this year we're highlighting the one and only Eli Roth and his brand new seasonal slasher...THANKSGIVING.

In Episode 66 we take a deep dive into some perfect subject matter for this chilly time of year...Mike Flanagan's latest Netflix series, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. 

In Episode 65, we celebrate Halloween with a huge helping covering David Gordon Green's EXORCIST: BELIEVER, then shift gears to cover a perfect seasonal sleeper with Frank Darabont's THE MIST. We wrap up with a recap of our incredible time hosting this year's Carpenterfest, and somewhere in all of that, we may just finally put our Halloween Ends banter to rest. Happy Halloween, Dirtbags!

In Episode 64, we take a look at the all the movie that's invading everyone's homes right now, NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU. The latest horror/sci-fi flick from writer/director Brian Duffield starring Kaitlyn Dever, this alien home invasion story has taken the world by surprise and has everyone talking. Catch it on Hulu and join us for an out of this world conversation just in time for the Halloween season.

Spooky season is officially upon us and what better time to start putting on your favorite scary movies?  In this episode we highlight some killer flicks that we think may have missed a few people's radar. If these are some of your favorites too, celebrate with us as we kick off the beginning of fall with a bang. 

In Episode 63, we take a look at the spooky season ahead and kick it off in a big way by chatting about the upcoming annual month long Halloween celebration at Screenland Armour…SHOCKTOBER. Trust us, this year it's back and bigger than ever! 

In Episode 61, we celebrate William Friedkin, one of the greatest directors of all time. We chat about some of our favorites from his filmography and then dive into a review of a Friedkin movie we all saw together many moons ago and one that truly cements his legacy as a master of the craft...SORCERER.

In Episode 60, we share a few thoughts on Tom Cruise's latest endeavor in MI Dead Reckoning Part 1, and as summer vacations wind down we gear up for a new school year with some special recommendations. 

In Episode 59 the highly requested return of Mrs. King lands at the perfect time as we reflect on one of the wildest movie weekends of all time with our thoughts on BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER. Add into the mix a look back at Jennifer Lawrence's latest gem NO HARD FEELINGS along with a peek at what's coming down the pike and this makes for one bombastic episode. 

In Episode 58, we close out our summer series with an incredible trip through East Asia. This last leg brings a bundle of movies that include an incredibly effective and horrific adaptation from a debut filmmaker, a monumental bloodbath from a legendary director, and one of the most jaw dropping revenge classics you will ever see. Buckle back in for one more journey with a brand new guest to the cast. Three countries, three films, only one Scary Gary. 

In Episode 57, Screenland Armour manager and DBC alum Jakob Roberts returns to the cast to take a journey across the pond and dive into three wildly different European movies. This lineup will make you laugh, make you cry, and will take you far beyond the limits of sanity itself. Pack your bags and we'll see you at the Cinema. 

In Episode 56, we kick off our very first summer series with a road trip across the States. We move from West to East, diving in and highlighting three different regions and three very different movies. As with any good road trip, this one has plenty to see and a few surprises in store...one of which being a guest that nobody saw coming.  

In Episode 55, school is officially out and the sunshine has arrived. In celebration, we kick off our summer with a chat about one of the most nostalgic, entertaining, and often overlooked summertime flicks around, SUPER 8 directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg.

In Episode 54, we celebrate the winner of the second annual DBC Movie Draft, chat about a few things we've caught recently including The Babadook and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and finally wrap things up with a heavy dose of laughs with an all-comedy showcase.

In Episode 53, Steven and Rick are joined by guest host Trevor to drop their thoughts about a whole slew of movies including Sisu, The Super Mario Bros Movie, Dungeons and Dragons, Knock at the Cabin, Evil Dead Rise, and a whole lot more. Top that off with a discussion about a Panic Best of Fest winner, Bury the Bride and our second annual DBC movie draft and you've got one jam packed episode. 

In Episode 52, Steven sits down with John Pata, the writer/director of Black Mold to talk about his new movie, unpack the wild time that was Panic Fest 2023, and wrap things up with a discussion about the man himself…Stephen King. 

In Episode 51, DBC welcomes two second-time guests to the show, Kyle King (The Drunk Duck) and Trevor Douglas (Trevvyzard Cards). Two huge fans of Naughty Dog's 2013  video game, they come aboard to help the guys finish their discussion around one of the most successful television shows in modern memory...HBO's THE LAST OF US. On top of that, Steven and Rick take some time to try to parse through their feelings on Brendan Fraser's incredible return to movies in THE WHALE. Finally, we walk through a few things to expect (and to be SUPER excited for) regarding PANIC FEST 2023, which will be kicking off at Screenland Armour in less than two weeks. 

We made it to Episode 50! We talk about our time at Planet Comicon, share some thoughts on Scream 6 and The Banshees of Inisherin, and stroll down memory lane with a look back over the first two years of Dirtbag Cinema.

In Episode 49, we celebrate Women in Horror month by reviewing about the absolutely wild ride that is Elizabeth Banks' COCAINE BEAR. Hold on to your skis…this one is a crazy trip down the hill on some fresh powder. 

In Episode 48, DBC dives into the first three episodes of HBO's hit new series THE LAST OF US. We talk early impressions, future thoughts, and compare/contrast to the video game. Follow that up with a little update on what we've added to our physical media collections lately and some discussion around another recent addition to HBO and you've got on jam packed episode. Look for the light, Dirtbags. 

In Episode 47, DBC chats about the latest movie to top Sight and Sound's 100 Greatest Movies of All Time List, Jeanne Dielman, 23. 

In Episode 46, DBC has a late holiday celebration, taking a look back at their top five favorite movies of 2022, and a look ahead at what 2023 has in store. 

In Episode 45, DBC takes their love of physical media into the world of music and chats about some of the movie scores and soundtracks on their shelves and where you can find a few of your own. 

Episode 44 has DBC returning with their first official review in a while, an it's certainly one that has everyone talking. Scott and Steven dig into all the details of the conclusion of David Gordon Green's final Halloween installment and finally see what the end of Michael and Laurie's story looks like. 

In Episode 42, DBC welcomes Rick back home and catches up over some Halloween season recommendations, Rick's thoughts on a few topics he's recently called in about, some incredible blu-ray pickups, and a surprise giveaway that you won't want to miss!

In Episode 41, Scott and Steven chat about Bigfoot movies, reminisce the good old days of cartoons and since Rick is absent due to a fantasy football draft, go head to head in a very special movie themed draft of their own. 

In Episode 40 the guys chat about their thoughts on PREY, the latest installment in the Predator franchise, along with the upcoming Halloween movie season, chat about some upcoming flicks, and respond to some listener call-ins.

In Episode 39, we celebrate a birthday, chat about our thoughts on Jordan Peele's NOPE, and field a few listener questions.

Navigating a crazy holiday weekend, we figured it was as good a time as ever to let our hair down and unveil the latest series at DBC. Outside of the usual podcast episodes, the Backlot line will feature shorter, more freewheeling episodes that mix things up and provide a unique avenue for listener interaction (stay tuned)! Get ready to go off book. See you on the Backlot, Dirtbags.

In Episode 37, Dirtbag Cinema welcomes dinosaur expert and great hair enthusiast Trevor Douglas to the cast to discuss the final chapter in one of the biggest franchises around...JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION.

In Episode 36, we take off into the season of summer blockbusters with our official review of Top Gun: Maverick.