Each week, brother and sister combo Tim and Katherine examine the cinematic failures, the near-misses, and full-blown disasters of Hollywood in an effort to find the good in every movie, no matter how terrible. Not every film can be a masterpiece, but any film could be a failurepiece. New episodes every Monday!
What happens when the Netflix content mill hits against two of the most successful directors of all time? Not a lot, it seems. A "fine enough" outing from the brothers Russo, is Electric State enough to hold your attention for a few hours, or will it be forgotten, like so many other films on the service?
This time we are back with a discussion of the direct-to-Max, M. Night-produced movie set in the swamps of Louisiana. A twisty thriller with some cool elements, does this one count as another forgotten dumped-to-streaming loser, or a failurepiece? Listen in to find out!
In the episode, we examine a film sent out to die by nearly everyone involved. But, it reeks of comic-accurate Hellboy and the trailer left both of us surprised. Let's dig deep and flex some Hellboy knowledge while we figure out if this is a true disaster or a hidden comic book gem.
Hey, it's a summer catch up episode! We've been watching a lot of stuff, and here we are, chatting about it! Listen in, won't you?
It's our 100th episode, so we went deep and decided to discuss what is, perhaps, one of the most consequential films in pop culture history and our lives. It's time for the Phantom Menace, and we aren't ready.
It's hard out here in the wasteland, especially for maybe-too-late prequels that bomb hard at the box office. But perhaps there is some redemption to be found in the Australian desert?
We are back with a deep dive into the silliest, superhero-iest exorcism film ever, with a heaping helping of Russell Crowe topping a surprisingly delicious mix of old-school Catholicism, demon kids, and bad Italian accents. Listen in, won't you?
Come along as we discuss this recent indie sensation focused on a wild night on a 70s late night show. It's good, but is it good enough to stand the test of time? Listen in, won't you?
Sometimes great shows don't get enough attention. Fallout is one of those shows, and a video game adaptation to boot. Listen in as we dish about how this show exceeds expectations and needs to be on your list of things to watch!
We love some found footage horror around these parts, and we've recently discovered an overlooked gem that might just be one of the finer examples of low-key horror, especially for fans of the V/H/S series or REC. Listen in, won't you?
It's another...something from Zack Snyder's unholy alliance with Netflix--a mishmash of Seven Samurai, Star Wars, and tentacle hentai? Join us for a far-ranging discussion of this "content" that may or may not contain the term "dongship."
In a year of surprising horror projects, Hulu's No One Will Save You, directed by Brian Duffield and featuring a powerhouse performance from lead Kaitlyn Dever, might stand above the rest. Listen in to find out why!
Kevin Bacon goes hard in this James Wan-directed "spiritual sequel" to the Death Wish franchise. Backed with solid action and a razor-thin revenge plot, it might just be the Max Payne movie we always deserved, sans the Wahlberg. Listen in, won't you?
It's a Billy Zane superhero picture where some people appear to understand how goofy and fun things are and some people...don't. Part of the first wave of superhero projects, let's see how this early comic strip to film interpretation holds up, vague racism aside!
It's a spooky season once again, and we are back with a discussion of a surprise horror release overshadowed by Barbenheimer upon release, but might deserve a slot in your yearly horror movie rotation. Listen in and find out about this indie gem!
In a return to the show, raconteur and purveyor of 90s action schlock Renny Harlin is back with the most blatant backdoor CW pilot episode ever, The Covenant. Starring a murderer's row of early 2k male models, it's the Craft, but worse and with dudes. Listen in, won't you?
Hey there! Our in-depth heavy spoiler discussion of Dial of Destiny continues apace!
It's our annual summer catch up episode, wherein we discuss all the various media we've been consuming, and being our lengthy discussion of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Listen in!
It's House of Leaves meets Stir of Echoes, with some Bacon bits for flavoring. It's another Thriller romp from the mind of David Koepp, but is it worth your time? Listen and find out!
Guess what? The new Evil Dead movie is pretty good. Let's take a look at the film that got director Lee Cronin the job. Turns out it's pretty good, too!
It's Most Dangerous Game, but everyone involved is an idiot except for Betty Gilpin. Do you have any other requirements?
It's Adam Driver and dinosaurs. What else do you want out of a movie, really?
It's Doom, and, finally, video game adaptations into popular media can be considered art. Let's discuss!
We love Hellboy. But sometimes the things you love can make the pain worse. Listen in as we dissect one of the biggest superhero bombs in recent memory.
A lo-fi horror classic or a slog through mediocrity? Let's talk about Skinamarink!
It's perhaps the most dunked-on film in a dunked-on genre. Is there any further joy to be mined from the foamy core of The Core? Let's find out!
It's time to talk about some movies that aren't failures--they're good! Like, unabashedly good!
In which we run down some of our favorite TV shows of 2022. Listen in, won't you?
A visually sumptuous exploration of a serial killer's mind from a visionary director who doesn't get enough recognition? Yes, please. And J-Lo is in it?
Gather round for an internet-friendly ranked list of the 8 excellent episodes of Papa Del Toro's incredible new Netflix show.
That guy? Nope, not Sauron. He's just a regular dude. Nothing to see here.
"We have such sights to show you." Sort of.
"One Show to Rule them All, and in the Darkness, Bore Them."
What if vampire hunters were just, like, regular folk? Folk who need money for braces and private school payments? What if they were Jamie Foxx? What if they were Snoop Dogg? Why am I asking so many questions? Because after watching this movie, you'll have more questions than answers. Listen in to find out which ones!
In a "we're REAL horror fans" move, this week we discuss 2014's Last Shift--an indie bottle movie set in a real, honest-to-goodness abandoned police station. Cults, hazmat suits, and daddy issues abound, but does it work? Listen in and find out!
Is it called "The Gray Man" because it was designed to be this dull and lifeless? Or is some spy stuff or something? Listen in as we try to figure it out!
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR...you might be forced to watch a bad movie about wishes or something. Just sayin'.
We're back, after ONE of us took a lovely vacation through the wonders of the natural world. We're catching up on what we've watched and enjoyed the first half of the year, so join us as we move through our watchlists by streaming service!
Nic Cage is great. Mandy is great. Listen and find out why!
It's the most recent release from one of Hollywood's most prolific and inscrutable directors. A Twilight Zone episode masquerading as a feature film, is Old still worth your time? Listen in and find out!
The moon is...falling? Oh, Roland Emmerich.
Listen in this week as we discuss an overlooked low-budget horror film from Andre Ovredal. Autopsy! Mystery! Emile Hirsch!
On the cusp of the onrushing Raimi-volution, the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Raimi-verse, we thought it might be a good idea to look back at one of iconic director Sam Raimi's strangest projects-the James Franco-fied Oz the Great and Powerful. Join us as we try to figure out if Sam Raimi has ever, actually, made a bad movie.
Did you know Vin Diesel makes movies other than the Fast and Furious kind? It's true! Listen in to see if One of the D's in D&D stands for Diesel, and most importantly, if The Last Witch Hunter is all about family.
Live action anime remakes are typically...uh...not good. Does Ghost in the Shell featuring ScarJo and friends buck the trend? Listen in and find out!
It's one of the worst examples of studio interference and mismanagement ever. It's the first studio film from one of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors. It's Alien 3, but is it a failurepiece? Listen in and find out!
Scott Bakula? Check. Genre hybrid combining magic, mystery, and demons? Check. One of the greatest unknown films of 90s horror cinema? Maybe. Listen in and find out!
In 1995, Tobe Hooper made a Stephen King adaptation called "The Mangler." This was widely regarded as a "bad move." But, what if it wasn't? Listen in and find out!
This week it's a bit of a catch up episode. The holidays afforded some binging of new media for us both, so we delve into a very long, mostly spoiler-free discussion of the divisive Matrix Resurrections, the surprising Free Guy, and the maddening Don't Look Up. Matrix Resu-reboot: 0:00 - 49:40 Free Guy: 50:00 - 1:11:44 Don't Look Up 1:11:45 - end
It's time to discuss some overblown action a la Renny Harlin--the Geena Davis vehicle The Long Kiss Goodnight. It's a Shane Black back of the desk drawer special with all the excess one would expect in the Bruckheimer-fueled world of 90s Hollywood blockbusters. It's a wild ride full of spies, lies, and threats involving children(ies?). Join in as we break down this notoriously overwrought remnant of the 80s action mold.
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