Don't Worry, B Movies

From 70's and 80's TV screens, to the streaming platforms of today, to our podcast (by way of a recommendation from our friend Kate) comes Fantasy Island, the 2020 reboot film starring Michael Pena, Maggie Q and others. Wade and Amanda discuss their delight at seeing Ryan Hansen and Jimmy O. Yang paired together, the benefits of a sneaky twist, and CGI'd bikinis.  Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "I Love Myself More Than Anyone Else" , "City Lights" , and "Deus Ex Machina" by HoliznaCC0 (Public Domain) (Head to www.freemusicarchive.org to check out his discography)

This week our guest invited us to watch a mid-2000s satire piece from the UK with an outstanding cast of actors. We discuss difficult topics and wind our way through manifesting a spiritual sequel of our own about the postal system. Poor Charlie the Desk Clerk – dealing with way too much. Such is the life of a clerk.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en https://www.twitch.tv/irisheyes92

Take the weirdness of 1939's Wizard of Oz, run it through the crazy filter that was childrens movies of the 80's and you get this week's fever dream of a film, Return to Oz.  We discuss the incredible set and character design, how dangerous this movie feels - particularly for the children watching it, and how deeply this movie resides in Wade's sensiblilities.  In anticipation for watching Wicked, check out this 80's gem. Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Railroad's Whiskey Co" by Jahzzar (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Home/Railroads_Whiskey_Co/) (CC BY-SA) "Bright and Positive Acoustic Melody" by Universfield (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/universfield/happy-music-1/bright-and-positive-acoustic-melody/) (CC BY-SA) "Cave 3" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/gamer-soundtrack-caves/cave-3/) (Public Domain)

We really should've taken a look at the ad we read published by one Bartholomew Silver aka Augustine Gold because now we are obligated to watch and discuss this comic book gem from the mid-2000s. Lucky for you!! If you are into religious overtones filtered through the lens of a detective noir film then this might be the one for you.    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive

Picture yourself, off to the mountains with your best friend to renovate your new vacation home, and some college kids decide you are psycho killers but they can't quite stay alive long enough to bring you to bloody justice. Yup, we're talking Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, a comedy horror classic.  Amanda and Wade discuss the satisfaction of a great premise executed perfectly, how much fun it must have been to play Chad, and all the great deaths in this movie.  Enjoy, and remember: hillbilly prejudice is still prejudice. Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Intro" by Tri-Tachyon (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/The_Spellbreaker_EP/Intro_1478/) (CC BY) "Time Out" by Atch (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/atch/single/time-out/) (CC BY) "Meeting-Phobos" by Koi-discovery (Public Domain)

The couch is stale and there's a dip where dozens of people before you have sat. There is no overhead lighting, only lamps. The music is blaring a little too loud to hear the person next to you and you know…..you are in the cool house.    And so are we! Join us this week as we cover this fan suggested movie full of humor and horror.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

We're going on a road trip to the early nineties when two women who want to go fishing end up grappling with life and going out in a blaze of cinematic glory. That's right, this week we welcome out good friend Reverie Klein into the shoebox hut to discuss a classic: Thelma & Louise.  We go over Reverie's origin story with this film, the brilliant pacing and cinematographic choices Ridley Scott made, and how the movie is perfectly cast. So grab a hat - any hat - and listen in! TRIGGER WARNING: the film has depictions element of sexual assault and we talk about it a bit.  Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Horizon" by Mr Smith (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/a-new-roar/horizon-3/) (CC BY) "SAILOR'S LAMENT" by Jason Shaw (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/SAILORS_LAMENT____________3-08/)(CC BY) "Blues_Gospel_Beat" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/left-overs/blues-gospel-beat/)

In a contest for the shittiest mayor award, we all lose but this week we all win as Wade and Amanda discuss this early 2000s comedy horror bug under the rug. It's got everything!  Humor, hive mind, and a whole lotta latex!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

This week, Wade and Amanda terraform their bodies into giant sandworms and dig deep into the spice of the series known as Dune in this week's bonus episode. They discuss everything from the author to the books to the adaptations as well as take a fun quiz!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

In a town where the only way to avoid working in the coal mines is to get a football scholarship, a group of boys dreamed of launching rockets.  That's right, this week we are discussing Jake Gyllenhaal's film lead debut, October Sky, based on the inspiring true story.  We cover topics such as the film's effective score, Natalie Canerday stealing the scenes she was in, and we pitch a sequel where a scientist parents living in a space town are dismayed at their son's predilection for digging and mining.  Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "A Wee Tipple" by Scott Holmes (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Music_For_Media_Vol_2/Scott_Holmes_-_03_-_A_Wee_Tipple_1169/) (CC BY) "Funked Up" by Mr Smith (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/studio-city/funked-up/) (CC BY) "Nothing (Bonus Track)" by Kai Engel (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Chapter_One__Cold/Kai_Engel_-_Chapter_One_-_Cold_-_09_Nothing_Bonus_Track/) (CC BY)

In a world full of lies, what is the truth? In a world where your fiancée brings two lies instead of one, can you pinpoint the fact? In a world where you have insomnia and can't sleep, can you trust the pillow?   We don't know and neither do you because this week we don't get nearly so existential as we discuss this mid-aughts comedy film with our guest!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en PunchLazers https://www.twitch.tv/punchlazers https://www.youtube.com/@PunchLazers

Strap on your shoulder pads and lace up those cleats because this week we are discussing Big Fan, Patton Oswalt's live action lead debut.  We talk about our appreciation for movies that take risks with their protagonist's arc, a person's right to contentedness, and how doxing just isn't cool, all while Amanda continues her journey towards football fandom.  Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Grab a Bargain" by Scott Holmes (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Music_For_Media_Vol_2/Scott_Holmes_-_07_-_Grab_A_Bargain_1743/) (CC BY) "What is Love (Piano)" by Zight (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/zight/single/what-is-love-piano/) (CC BY) "Dusty Attic" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/forager/dusty-attic/) (Public Domain)

Rev up your lawnmowers (or your special weed flamethrowers) and take care of that overgrowth while you're listening to this week's episode about carnivorous plants. Or maybe you'd like to take the safe approach and stay inside to stay alive. Either way, tune in for some meaty survival horror discussions!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

There's a little place where banks are robbed and pageants are staged, where love is found and confidences betrayed.  That's right, this week Wade and Amanda are talking about Happy, Texas.  The hosts discuss the perfect casting of Steve Zahn and William H. Macy, the wilds of Georgia, and the movie's fidelity to the asthetics of Texas gay bars.  Listen and enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Good Night" by Jahzzar (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sele/good_night_f/)(CC BY-SA)  "Dark Awakening" by malictusmusic (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/malictusmusic/free-cinematic-goodies/dark-awakening?) (CC BY) "Ugly Truth" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/left-overs/ugly-truth/) (Public Domain)

Put on your VR headset (right after you donate to help cartoons dealing with Dimensional Distortion) and tune in as Amanda and Wade discuss this box office failure (and fantastically political cartoon movie) in this week's episode!    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

This week Amanda and Wade welcome amazing imroviser and actor Nick Trotter to the podcast to discuss the 1999 Jim Jarmusch classic film, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.  The trio talk about the organic filmmaking of Jarmusch, themes of decay and incompitable, yet not completely unuseful systems of morality, and lots and lots of discussion about pigeons. Plus, our awesome friend Sama gets namechecked a few times. Listen in and enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Smoldering" by Kai Engel (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Chapter_Four__Fall/Kai_Engel_-_Chapter_Four_-_Fall_-_09_Smoldering/) "The Energy of Sound - 432Hz.mp3" By Almusic34 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/almusic34/single/the-energy-of-sound-432hzmp3/)

If you are in a taxi listening to this, double check to make sure your driver isn't an action hero. If not, you are cleared to continue listening to this episode about a 90's nostalgic disaster action flick starring none other than Sylvester Stallone!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

It is the 5th Monday of the month, so you know what that means: Bonus Episode!  This time we are learning a little about the history of the B movie, Amanda takes a personality test that ends up being fairly problematic (tsk tsk, Buzzfeed!), and the hosts do a few improv scenes based of the descriptions of B movies from the 40s. Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en  

This week Amanda and Wade discuss the classic (or at least it should be considered a classic) romantic comedy Crossing Delancey starring Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, and Reizl Bozyk. The hosts talk about the brilliant performance of Bozyk - and what a shame we didn't get to enjoy her in more movies, a hilarious scene about a self-defense class, and the incredibly well-written characters and plot that feel deep and authentic, yet deceptively simple.  If you are a fan of romantic comedies, you owe it to yourself to add this gem to your queue.  Plus, pickles! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Stars" by Beat Mekanik (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/stars-3/) (CC BY) "Global Warming" by Kai Engel (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Sustains/Kai_Engel_-_Sustains_-_08_Global_Warming/) (CC BY) "Three Feet of Snow, Shut In, Iron Skies" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/music-from-the-vault/three-feet-of-snow-shut-in-iron-skies/) (Public Domain)

Step up with your dads who stepped up and listen to this podcast as you find your way out of the moto-maze. Our guest and friend, Zach Kooiman, brings us this amazing horror-comedy out of the early 2000s in a blast from the past.    And afterwards, don't forget to check out the Trevor Project and the Center on Colfax!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en  The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/fundraise/ The Center on Colfax https://lgbtqcolorado.org/

The United States is invaded and it's up to a group of kids to hold out and fight back. That's right, this week we are talking about... the 2012 Red Dawn remake starring Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck and Josh Hutcherson! Kind of a bait and switch there, we admit.  Amanda and Wade discuss the myriad flaws of this movie including very selective EMPs, a lot of chin work from Josh Peck, and the questionable interchangeability of the antagonists.  At the same time, there are some fun moments, well-choreographed action, and character relationships.  One of the hosts thinks that some people will enjoy this movie if given a chance. Which of the hosts? You'll have to listen to find out! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Sunny Day" by Mr Smith (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/fever-dreams-1/sunny-day-3/) (CC BY) "Way to Silence" by Sergey Cheremisinov (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Sergey_Cheremisinov/way-to-silence/way-to-silence/) (CC BY) "Gagool" by Kevin MacLeod (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Contemporary_Sampler/Gagool/) (CC BY)

Squeeze into those tight tights, find your impressively large feather, and download your latest carey-o as we settle into this niche parody from the 90s! And hold onto your seats as we pitch the most ambitious crossover of public domain properties to ever exist!    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

What's a movie that has a killer cast, a great premise, good music, a complex tone, and a real gut-punch of a twist? This week's movie, The Kid Detective starring Adam Brody!  Amanda and Wade discuss the vulnerability of an ugly cry, Vince Guaraldi, unimaginable trauma, and the dangers of misperception.  Plus, there's a lot of noir-ish jazz music, which is always fun. Do yourself a favor and watch the movie, then listen to this episode.  Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Streamliner" by Mr Smith (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/streamliner/streamliner/) (CC BY) "Sentinel" by Kai Engel (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Satin_1564/Kai_Engel_-_Satin_-_04_Sentinel_1668/) (CC BY) "Make Money" by HoliznaCC0 (Public Domain)

Bits on bits on bits and more in this movie about the last singular day of summer camp! But on some sunscreen and be sure to pass your water safety course before diving into this week's episode!    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Beat Mekanik – Inhale https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/inhale/ Marco Trovatello - Mädchen aus Glas https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Marco_Trovatello/Not_At_All/02_-_Maedchen_Aus_Glas/ Marco Trovatello - We are now https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Marco_Trovatello/Not_At_All/05_-_We_Are_Now/

This week Amanda and Wade are joined by their good friend Devan to discuss the virtues of an obscure-ish Disney film that contains brilliant performances from Jodie Foster, David Niven and more.  The three nerd out over the fact that the Marchioness and her butler secretly love doing improv bits with each other, and talk about the amazing villain duo of Leo McKern and Vivian Pickles. Go watch the movie, get the music stuck in your head, and enjoy this discussion with the incomparable Devan! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Family Tree" by Jahzzar (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sele/family_tree_f/) (CC BY-SA) "Dramatic Emotional Piano and Violin" by UNIVERSEFIELD (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/universfield/sad-music/dramatic-emotional-piano-and-violin/) (CC BY-SA) "Bozza, Duettino for Two Bassons" By Grossman, Ewell, Grainger (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Grossman_Ewell_Grainger/Bassooniana/Grossman_Ewell_Grainger_-_Bassooniana_-_03_-_Bozza_Duettino_for_Two_Bassoons/) (CC BY-SA)

Download the Sturdy Wings AI Bot and grab an energy drink (but only if you want to become a hummingbird human monstrosity) while you listen to the latest episode where we discuss the most questionable “B” movie yet. It may not have gone under the radar but in the timeline where Amanda lives it certainly did.    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Beat Mekanik - Retro Arcade https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/retro-arcade/ done with fish – Chertovski https://freemusicarchive.org/music/done-with-fish/sad-skating-tunes/chertovski/

This week Wade and Amanda are discussing Kill Your Darlings, a movie about the young beat poets in college discovering their voices - voices that would shape a generation - and the murder that changed their lives forever. The hosts talk about Daniel Radcliffe, Ben Foster, and Dane DeHaan, how thoughtfully this movie was paced and scored, and the effectiveness of a deeply themed montage.  Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Snowmen" by Kai Engel (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Chapter_One__Cold/Kai_Engel_-_Chapter_One_-_Cold_-_04_Snowmen/) (CC BY) "The Entertainer (1902, piano roll)" by Scott Joplin (Public Domain) "Classic" by HoliznaCC0 (Public Domain) 

Drop the kids off a Stunt OBGN Camp for Strong Uteri and tune in to this week's episode where Amanda and Wade are joined by their friend Clayton Smith to discuss this recently released kickass film about an aspiring stunt woman wanting to save her sister from marriage.      Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): 1st Contact – Artefact https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/single/artefact/ Kevin MacLeod - Erik Satie_ Gymnopedie No 2 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Gymnopedie_No_2/ Cooper – Memes https://freemusicarchive.org/music/a-cooper/the-anthony-cooper-abm-iv/memes/

For this midweek BONUS episode, Amanda's spoon is too big and Wade is a banana! That's right, we are discussing the inimitable Don Hertzfeldt's work, specifically the early shorts Billy's Balloon and Rejected.  We read some incredible quotes on the creative process from Don, hear about an Italian dance troupe's trippy (and sanctioned) take on Billy's Balloon, and Wade plays a Family-Feud-style game about animation. Does he knock it out of the park? Does he suck? You'll have to listen to find out.    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

We all just want to belong. But only Justin can be Long, last name style. Well, him and other people with the last name Long. Ok, ok. Moving from a clumsy pun to a clumsy segue, this week we are discussing the 2006 film Accepted about recent highschool graduates being rejected by the system and finding acceptance in each other.  We cover topics such as telling jokes to power (and how that type of movie is becoming more rare), Justin Long's commitment to physical comedy, and the fact that, despite what some people want you to think, there are many paths to living a successful and fulfilling life. So press play and be accepted by this podcast.  Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Dance 3" by Magenta Six (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/magenta-six/dance-disco/dance-3-1/) (CC BY) "Saturday Morning" by Purrple Cat (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/purrple-cat/indigo-dreams/saturday-morning-1/) (CC BY-SA) "Memories (Brainquake / Linn Friberg)" by PARADIGM (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/linn-friberg/the-way-forward/memories-brainquake-linn-friberg/) (CC BY)

Stop what you're doing right now, booger face! Put your mud pies down and your monochromatic suits on while Wade and Amanda discuss this 90s comedy  and the merits of a good food fight.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Lemon Knife - Under the Gun (Instrumental) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lemon-knife/lemon-knife-earth-instrumentals/under-the-gun-instrumental/ Kevin MacLeod - Gustov Holst_ Thaxted https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Thaxted/ Jesse Spillane - Round the Clock https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/the-meeting-place/round-the-clock/

One man versus a giant corporation; little David's windshield wiper invention takes on the Detroit auto industry Goliath in this week's film, A Flash of Genius.  Amanda and Wade discuss why men like business movies, how the irrepressibly avuncular Greg Kinnear did a great job of staying true to the real person he was portraying, and there's a fun scene about an Office-style sitdramedy concerning land rights on the moon. Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Brand New World" by Kai Engel (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Sustains/Kai_Engel_-_Sustains_-_01_Brand_New_World/) (CC BY) "Bouncing" by the one and only HoliznaCC0 (Public Domain) "Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1 - II. Adagio" By Beethoven (performed by Daniel Veesey) (Public Domain)

Today we journey to the land of Prydain and Disney's bold attempt at a dark children's story. Grab your prem-con and trade a weapon for a friend while we get to know Taran and his friends.    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Beat Mekanik – Flashy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/flashy/ Kevin MacLeod – Cattails https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Contemporary_Sampler/Cattails/ Irama Gema – Zaqqum https://freemusicarchive.org/music/irama-gema/single/zaqqum/

Do you truly know your friends and loved ones? Do you actually know... yourself? These are questions a group of friends face at a dinner party during a comet flyby in the amazing film Coherence brought to the podcast by our friend Cassie Skamarock. We discuss Cassie's deep dive into the making of this film, the director's use of a loose script and improvisation, how a certain dark choice elevated the movie from cool to can't-stop-thinking-about-it, and much more.  Pour yourself a glass of wine (ketamine optional), light a candle and enjoy... if you dare.  Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Transformation 5" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/transformations/transformation-5/) (Public Domain) "Way to Silence" by Sergey Cheremisinov (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Sergey_Cheremisinov/way-to-silence/way-to-silence/) (CC BY) "Gagool" by Kevin MacLeod (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Contemporary_Sampler/Gagool/) (CC BY)

This week is all about revisiting childhood trauma as we cover a movie that Wade could never finish. Even to this day! A radio show begs for names for a transplanted beach and mysterious old lady warns us against interdimensional portals and more!    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Jesse Spillane - Funk Quest https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/mobile-songs-vol-2/funk-quest/ Aldous Ichnite - Distant Early Warning Line https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/white-alice/distant-early-warning-line/ Jesse Spillane - Face Punch https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/Descent_of_the_Goober_Monster/Jesse_Spillane_-_Descent_of_the_Goober_Monster_-_02_Face_Punch/

Thanks to this week's movie, "Einstein and Eddington", Wade and Amanda have decided to put aside their pretend differences and come together in a glorious show of podcastular cooperation. True, they've always been allies, but the gestures was no less heartfelt.  They talk about how two scientists on opposite sides of a war decided to do just that, forever changing our understanding of physics and the universe.  Also in the mix are some fun Einstein facts (perhaps some mortuary robbing), and even an apperance by Smeagle, the 10th doctor, Queen Liz, and a certain other ring-bearer. Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Back to the Woods" by Jason Shaw (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/BACK_TO_THE_WOODS____1-03/) (CC BY) "Just a Taste" by Beat Mekanik (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/just-a-taste/) (CC BY) Schubert and Mozart songs in the public domain "Retro Soundtrack" by the one and only HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/power-pop/retro-soundtrack/) (Public Domain)

This week Wade and Amanda are joined by their good friend Greg Counts to discuss this 80s film about a smart kid making a silly decision. Perhaps…his mother should have insisted on the gonad lasers. But then we wouldn't have a movie! Or a wacky sequel featuring Nic Cage and plutonium fueled madness!    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Aldous Ichnite - Byte-Sized Fantasy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/echoes-in-the-code/byte-sized-fantasy/ Johan Vandegriff - Midi Cable Is Here https://freemusicarchive.org/music/johan-vandegriff/single/midi-cable-is-here/ Johan Vandegriff – 511 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/johan-vandegriff/single/511/

Monsters! Ah! Aliens! Double ah! But Monsters vs. Aliens? So many ah's! Amanda and Wade discuss the nice and easy, feel-good charms of this Reece Witherspoon animated film, including, but not limited to, Amanda's peculiar form of face blindness, Seth Rogan's affability, Dreamworks' animated face skills, and the mating habits of the praying mantis. True, a quick wikipedia search will show that Wade is mistaken about mantises.  Also, as a bonus game, try to count the number of times the term "gaslighting" is used. It's the word of the day!  Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Constance" by Mr Smith (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/fever-dreams-1/constance/) (CC BY) "Retro Soundtrack" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/power-pop/retro-soundtrack/) (Public Domain) "No-End Ave" by Jahzzar (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/No-End_Ave/) (CC BY-SA)

Wade and Amanda have an important question….if your best friend turned into a demon that needed to feed on boys to stay alive, would you feed them or would you kill them?   Deep philosophical questions like this and more abound in this week's episode!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Unheard Music Concepts - Unknown Dreamstate https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/Home_1808/06_Unknown_Dream_State/ Beat Mekanik - Making Clouds https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/making-clouds/ Marco Trovatello - Haunty Fourstroke https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Marco_Trovatello/Not_At_All/04_-_Haunty_Fourstroke/

The whims of seas and skies are fickle and unfathomable, but this week Amanda and Wade are going to try and fathom them anyway in this discussion about the Criterion classic, Local Hero. The two discuss the mixture of comedy and philosophical depth that this movie manages to weave together, the hilarious - if misguided - ministrations of the film's insult psychologist, and the complex, melancholic joys of travel.  Plus, there's some murderous mermaids! How fun. Push play and enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments "Vanlig" by Jahzzar (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Blinded_by_dust/Vanlig/) (CC BY-SA) "Dark Awakening" by malictusmusic (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/malictusmusic/free-cinematic-goodies/dark-awakening/) (CC BY) "The Encouragement Stick" by Doctor Turtle (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/Flush_Your_Rolex_1416/the_encouragement_stick/) (CC BY-SA)

Grab your battle suspenders from Sheldon's Battle Accessory and Haberdashery   and don't forget to avoid the milk as you settle in to listen to this week's episode where Wade and Amanda discuss a 90s cult classic.     Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Kevin MacLeod - Trio for Piano Violin and Viola https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Trio_for_Piano_Violin_and_Viola/ Jangwa – Krasis https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dilating_Times/ambients/krasis/ Chris Zabriskie - The Life and Death of a Certain K. Zabriskie, Patriarch https://freemusicarchive.org/music/chris-zabriskie/vendaface/the-life-and-death-of-a-certain-k-zabriskie-patriarch/

This week we are joined by our good friend Emily Kingsley to discuss My Stepmother is an Alien, an 80's movie with A-list stars, a purse alien, a scattered plot, misogyny, fake movie science, questionable parental moments, and a very cute dog.  In addition to these things, we talk about how Kim Basinger's acting chops and commitment basically carry this movie, and how deeply troubling some of the mindsets were in the 80's.  Check out Emily's standup showcase in Denver called The Matriarchy Presents...  Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments All songs were obtained through www.FreeMusicArchive.com "First Rays" by Mr Smith (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/fever-dreams-1/first-rays-2/) (CC BY) "CobWebs" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/horseless-headman-halloween-beats/cobwebs/) (Public Domain) "80's Music 4" by Dar Golan (www.dargolan-free.com/time-machine-music) (Public Domain)

Amanda and Wade welcome you in for a night of murder mystery, hijinks, and fun as they discuss this cult classic film. Get out your retro board games but keep on the lookout for the Board Game Killer and protect against socializing with the new Poo Poo Me Perfume.    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Kevin MacLeod – Sonatina https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Sonatina/ Andy G. Cohen - Humming and Strumming https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/Layers_1240/Andy_G_Cohen_-_09_-_Humming_and_Strumming/ Alena Smirnova - Hopeless waltz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/alena-smirnova/single/hopeless-waltz/

Are you feeling soooooo good? Grood! This bonus episode is a nostalgia trip for Amanda and Wade as they dig through the archives of homestar runner dot com to unearth the gem that is a squad of teen girls.    Are you on this trip with them or is this your first time with Cheerleader, So And So, What's Her Face, and The Ugly One?   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en

You're in for a doozy this week because we're discussing the cult classic Mike Judge film Idiocracy.  We marvel at how much the film crew did with so little in the form of budget, time, or any sort of reasonable marketing or theatrical release at all, and also dig into the sweetness (kinda) and humility (well, a bit) of President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho played by the inimitable Terry Crews. This film is intentionally crass and offensive (fair warning), but deserves a watch nonetheless. Enjoy!  Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments All songs were obtained through www.FreeMusicArchive.com "Space Dust" by Kirk Osamayo (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/season-two-yellow/space-dust/) (CC-BY) "Chi Town Funk" by Mr Smith (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/streamliner/chi-town-funk/) (CC-BY) "20 Minute Meditation 12" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/space-sleep-meditation/20-minute-meditation-12/) (Public Domain)

We are joined this week by our special guest Marianne Krajewski to talk about 80s cult classic, The Lost Boys. The hair! The jazz! The broody older brothers! We love it all. Rent the movie from your local Brock Lusters Video Tape Rentals and Buy-als todays! And don't forget, vampires are people too.    Amanda would like to issue an apology to actresses Dee Wallace and Dianne Wiest for mixing them up in reference to Cujo.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Kevin MacLeod - Off to Osaka https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/Off_to_Osaka/ Beat Mekanik - Nights Like This https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/nights-like-this/ Kevin MacLeod - As I Figure https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/As_I_Figure/

This week we are talking about the Gillian Robespierre masterpiece Obvious Child.  Amanda and Wade talk about how amazingly talented and charming Jenny Slate is in general and particularly in this movie, and the joys of dancing around in one's underwear. They also dig deep on how important it is to be a good friend without injecting your own biases as well as demystifying certain topics so that they can be approached with empathy and understanding.  Yup, we get deep in this episode. Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments All songs were obtained through www.FreeMusicArchive.com "Ragtime Getdown" and "Quiet Village 3" by HoliznaCC0 (Public Domain) (I'm going to say it again, check out this guy's music on Free Music Archive. He is the coolest.) "Oecumene Sleeps" by Kai Engel (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Better_Way/Kai_Engel_-_Better_Way_-_08_Oecumene_Sleeps/) (CC BY)

Does this movie have more than meets the eye? Amanda sure thinks so! Tune in to hear some deep thoughts but be careful not to sink into the music too hard. But if you do, we will send one of the qualified agents from School Girl Protection Agency to free you!  Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Mr Smith – Badass https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/studio-city/badass/ Kevin MacLeod - Dirt Rhodes https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Blues_Sampler/Dirt_Rhodes/ Jangwa – Regola https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dilating_Times/single/regola/

There have been so many Peter Pan adaptations, but this week we're talking specifically about the under-appreciated 2003 version!  Wade and Amanda discuss the amazing art direction, the amazing James Newton Howard score, and the AMAZING performances by Jason Isaacs and Ludivine Sagnier.  Tune in and let yourself drift off to Neverland... from which you may never escape mwa ha. Ha. Or something.  Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments All songs were obtained through www.FreeMusicArchive.com "Trickle Down" by Mr. Smith (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/fever-dreams-1/trickle-down/) (CC BY) "Ukraine" by HoliznaCC0 (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/scores/ukraine/) (Public Domain) (Seriously, check out this guy's music, he's the best) "Wright, Tam O'Shanter's Ride" by Illinois Brass Band (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Illinois_Brass_Band/Music_to_Summon_the_Spirits/Wright_Tam_OShanters_Ride/) (CC BY)  

Will diamonds cause your fingers to fall off even if you use Cryoswipe? We don't know! But what we do know is that this imperfect late 90's movie still has a lot to love about it. Join Wade and Amanda this week as they absorb the camp like Poison Ivy's pheromones and re-emerge as wackier people.    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en   Additional Music (FMA – CC BY): Beat Mekanik – Flashy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/flashy/ Jesse Spillane - At the End of the Show https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/the-meeting-place/at-the-end-of-the-show/ Black Ant - fACEMELTERmp3 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Black_Ant/Free_Beats_Sel_3/fACEMELTERmp3/

For this week's episode, Amanda and Wade are joined by our good friend Shelley Ollig to discuss the 2006 indie gem The Science of Sleep.  The three talk about the refreshing authenticity of Gael Garcia Bernal and Charlotte Gainsbourg, the incredible disorientation this film invokes in the viewer, and the ups and downs of managing life and relationships when one is in crisis.  Shelley was such a fun guest and we can't wait for you to enjoy this episode! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments All songs were obtained through www.FreeMusicArchive.com “20/20 (Instrumental Version)” by Josh Woodward (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Breadcrumbs/JoshWoodward-Breadcrumbs-NoVox-02-2020/) (CC BY) “Pink Soul” by Beat Mekanik (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/single/pink-soul/) (CC BY) “Flat Lining (Instrumental)” by HoliznaRAPS (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznaraps/flat-lining/flat-lining-instrumental/) (CC BY)