Join us at Fake Movies where Mandee, Kelly and Tom riff about movie plot ideas that don't yet exist--but should. Witness our 80s & 90s pop culture brain damage explode in your ears as we explore plot points, montages, potential soundtrack additions, and cameos from Hollywood's most beloved character actors.
Joel (Paul Rudd) is still reeling after a messy breakup, when he unexpectedly meets Sarah (Claire Forlani), a charming artist whose nighttime activities are about to really test his insecurities and bring his neuroticism to the forefront. Can he overcome them in order to get the girl? By screenwriter Judd Apatow!
Rick (Chris O'Donnell) is just your ordinary college guy--until heartbreak pushes him to become someone exceptionally gifted at the art of seduction. He soon becomes embroiled in an erotic affair with dark-sided Selena (Rose McGowan), which may prove more than he bargained for. Join Fake Movies as we realize just how deep our brain damage goes as we dive into this 90's sexual thrill ride.
The Gap Girls from SNL are back! And this time, in their own feature presentation. Christy (David Spade), Lucy (Adam Sandler, and Cindy (Chris Farley), are fighting the doldrums of the daily grind of folding Gap t-shirts at the Paradise Mall. After Cindy is tempted over to greener pastures across the hall at Banana Republic, a sexy new manager, Dean (Luke Perry), takes over and stirs things up--including Christy's heart! But is he everything he seems? Lucy, Christy and Cindy are about to find out not all that glitters is not gold, even if he does look dreamy in a pocket tee.
Alan (Chad Lowe) is lovestruck by queen bee Frankie (Ami Dolenz), and just before he can score, the worst thing imaginable happens--she kicks the bucket! Now it's up to him and his best friend, Woodrow (Ira Heiden), to accomplish the impossible and defy the laws of nature just so Alan can pick up where he left off. That is, if she doesn't drive him crazy first.
New York City punk band The Roaches are known for their rabble-rousing ways. On their way across the US on tour, they inadvertently incite violence and find themselves evading the police, leading them into unfamiliar territory--and ultimately, their van breaks down and they have to rely on the kindness of some do-gooders who are obsessed with fire and brimstone. Soon enough, it becomes glaringly apparent that these kindly Christian folk are not what they seem, and hellfire is about to rain down on The Roaches in a true American nightmare!
Colorful local San Francisco clown, Coco (Robin Williams), suddenly finds himself unexpectedly in the spotlight--and WHAM--the whole country has CLOWN fever! And the media buzz is not without its downsides--as his zany media presence has garnered the attention of some old skeletons in the closet he thought he'd buried a long time ago. Coco doesn't want fame, or fortune--he just wants to spread his message--to not worry, and just be happy! Written and directed by your favorite little guy, Danny Devito, this movie will have you dancing in the aisles for joy!
Cathy Andrews (Ricki Lake) is a single woman living, laughing and loving her way through life best she can. Whether it's dealing with her overbearing mother (Shirley McLain), balancing her job at the local newspaper, or navigating the crazy world of love, Cathy takes it all in stride. Everything changes when a new confident woman (Marisa Tomei) joins Cathy's workplace and helps teach her radical self acceptance. This is the live action debut of the beloved comic book character, brought to you by the director of 'Everything Changes." We promise you'll be ACK! to see this movie multiple times and it'll have you celebrating in the aisles.
Edison Campbell (Jerry O'Connell) has a promising future ahead of him--he's smart, clever, and armed with what's inside his grand dad's army trunk, he now has the secret sauce to his success--a top secret government document for something that will really put him over the top! The future's really looking bright for Edison and his friends, until a gang of government agents decide to put a stop to his antics--now they are on the run to destroy what could be disastrous in the wrong hands!
Vince Callahan (Mickey Rourke) is just a regular blue collar guy, working for the weekend, when his world collides with Adrienne Stone's (Kim Cattrall), an A-list movie star who just happens to be living across the street from his worksite. They soon find themselves embroiled in a love affair fueled by Adrienne's deepest fantasies, and they must keep their trysts not only secret from Adrienne's husband (Eric Roberts), but from the paparazzi. What heights will these two go to before they plummet?
Your favorite suit salesman Chet is back! "Semi-Charmed Life" picks up seven years after 'King of Wishful Thinking' when Holly and Chet rode off into the sunset--only for us to discover that things did not go as planned! Now Chet is engaged to someone else, and Holly is off in Los Angeles--but through a twist of fate, they find themselves in each other's lives once again! Can their second time be the charm--or is Chet fated to have a semi-charmed life with the cards fate dealt him?
Brought to you by cult film director and writer Quentin Tarantino, "Six Foot Under" details the trials and tribulations of has-been rock and roller Stan Nash (Elvis Presley), as he's pulled into the world of the mob as they blackmail him into returning to the spotlight. Will sympathetic Penny (Laura Dern) be a friend or foe as Stan runs from not only the mob, but his Uncle Woody (George C. Scott), who was single-handedly responsible for Stan's ruin?
Directed by visionary filmmaker, Peter Greenaway, Woman on the World takes you on a trip as you follow alongside spy and assassin, "M.C." (Rachel Ward) as she plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a former client (Daniel Day Lewis). Can THIS Woman of the World make it out alive, or is she facing early retirement--at the end of a barrel of a gun? Thrills, explosions, erotic trysts, cat suits, and intrigue await you!
Daphne Nixon (Jill Schoelen) is a rookie cop with a gift--she can see the future in her dreams, including haunting images of a new serial murderer loose on the streets of Chicago! She's soon off the beat as the lead homicide detective assigned to the case enlists her help to catch the son of a bitch--before he strikes next. But, the killer always seems to be one step ahead of the game, and something demonic is afoot. Can Daphne survive this murderous game of cat and mouse? Unchain the Night will have you screaming for your life!
Charles Rukeyser (Paul Reiser) is a real estate developer from the big city in for a BIG surprise - the locals of the Chattahoochee aren't going down without a fight, and the especially vocal Terrence "Mack" Macintosh (Patrick Swayze) is the squeaky wheel who refuses to be greased. Rukeyser finds himself settling in for an extended stay amongst the locals, and he's in for a crash course in life on the Chattahoochee! Can Mack convince him to reconsider redeveloping their beloved little paradise? From the director of OVERBOARD, Chattahoochee will have you longing for a languid afternoon on a lazy river--not having a plan, and just living for the minute!
Mitch O' Donnell (Rob Lowe) is a college basketball star with a problem--his grades are slipping, and suddenly his future in the NBA is threatened! His frat brothers certainly don't help, either, with their constant partying--only his best friend, Brad (Emilio Estevez) seems to be supportive, if only he weren't courting a new girl and MIA all the time! Mitch finds help in the form of a cute library assistant (Helen Slater) who may just be able to help him with his English paper--that is, if he doesn't fall head over heels first! From treasured screenwriter John Hughes, Head Over Heels will capture your heart, if you don't bust a gut from laughter first!
Maria Fernandez (Gloria Estefan) is the hottest act in Latin-American pop and she's looking for some top-tier backup dancers with the oversight of her most trusted choreographer, Lorenzo (Steven Bauer). Does newcomer Kimmy (Julia Roberts), make the cut, or does Lorenzo need to teach her a few new moves under cover of Miami nights? The Rhythmn is Gonna Get You will have you doing the Lambada in the aisles! A collaboration with Christopher aka bigeffinmoose!
Something stinks in suburbia, and Jake (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is about to get more than he bargained for--like, why are all the adults in his life suddenly acting strange, suspicious, spooky--and SLIMY? Jake and his friends are on the case, and a mysterious spacecraft that's crash landed in their neighborhood holds all the answers to the current rash of strange behavior. One thing for sure... this adventure is UNBELIEVABLE. Brought to you by Nickelodeon!
Teddy "Rockin" Rooster is back--but he's spent seven years in prison, and he's definitely not the bombastic radio personality that Los Angeles fell in love with. Hardened by prison life, he now goes simply by "Rooster," and life after being in the joint isn't as seamless as he'd hoped. Soon, he's roped back into another sultry mystery involving a hapless nurse (Ashley Judd) who seems to have a few identities--but which one is real? Featuring an ORIGINAL smokin' single by Mike Love of the Beach Boys! Kiss Me Deadly 2: Playin' with Fire is so hot, you might just get scalded.
Father Matthews (Julian Sands) is a priest with a heart of gold, but a secret eating away at him--he can't contain his lust after a chance encounter with a beautiful woman (Madchen Amick). Will fellow priest and best friend Father McDaniels (Billy Zane) be his confidante, or his downfall? Buckle up for a cinema experience so steamy that this film was banned in Ireland and what Spin magazine called "the short scorcher of 1994." Rated R for SSC.
Karen Hayes (Sally Fields) may be down in her luck on love--but she has a rockin' career in fashion that is taking off, and even gets to work with her two best friends, Beth (Carrie Fisher) and Priscilla (Jackee Harry). Just when she's about to land the deal of her career, her clumsy ways land her in the hospital, after which a mysterious gentleman named Terry (Mandy Patinkin) dances his way into her heart. One thing is for sure--nothing will ever be the same for Karen--everything changes!
It's the 1960's and Cal (William Zabka) is home for the summer after his freshman year at college, and he has a few new tricks up his sleeve--he's finally learned how to seduce women, all thanks to his fraternity brothers back on campus. Now he's ready to clean up with all the high school babes who rejected him! Hopefully with the help of his boys (Josh Brolin, Chris Penn), he can finally get in Wendy Jennings' (Kelly Preston) pants. "The zany sex comedy romp genre is BACK", says Gene Siskel.
In the not-to-distant future, society has been massively disrupted by an apocalyptic event. Tucked away in the closest thing to Eden in a dystopian future, Izzy (Diane Lane) and Bud (Harry Dean Stanton) are surviving, but roving marauders led by a mysterious stranger named Texas (Billy Wirth) threaten their peaceful existence. Despite this conflict, Izzy and Texas struggle to fight their burgeoning lust for one another--against all odds. Can these lovers survive in a dangerous time?
Get ready for the biggest adrenaline rush of 1990! Ajax Cybulski (Val Kilmer) is an FBI agent with an edge--he's ready for any extreme challenge you'll throw his way, no matter the risk. He's riding the wave of success when he finds out some alarming news--his old partner and renowned terrorist Rocco Knox (Wesley Snipes) is on the loose and has an old score to settle. Will these two take the world down with them?
Everyone in Miami knows The Reflex is the best gym in South Florida--until Diamond Hard Bodies moves in across the street and becomes the talk of the town. Shari (EG Daily) is an aspiring aerobics instructor struck behind the front desk at Diamond Hard Bodies when an opportunity is thrust upon her to pack up her things and start anew at The Reflex. Soon, though, she realizes she's taken on more than what her leg warmers can handle as she's swept up in the drama behind the scenes at Miami's most authentic gym. Brought to you by the creative sizzle of Aaron Spelling, The Reflex stars an ensemble cast that will have you sweating!
Something is amiss at the Hartman ad agency. Sure, they're with the times and women run the company--but new girl, Franny (Linda Blair), is swept up right away into the office drama, including moving into Macintosh House, the unofficial boarding house for all the chatty girls in the secretary pool. Soon enough, Franny discovers that not all is what it seems--and that evil forces are afoot behind the helm of Hartman & Hartman--perhaps even the devil himself. ‘Sisters of the Moon’ is an eerie thriller airing on NBC that you won't want to miss!
Maria (Soleil Moon Frye) would be an average teenager, if not for the fact that her brother murdered her parents when she was just a baby. Raised by her grandmother, she's now ready to celebrate her 18th birthday in style, with a weekend rager while granny is out of town. Everything is going to plan, when her big bro (Henry Rollins) escapes from the mental hospital where he's been for 15 years--and he's on a mission to wish his baby sister happy birthday. This slasher flick brings the genre roaring back to life for the 90s!
Charlie (Natasha Henstridge) has her own struggles--depression, insomnia--plus a yearning to spill her guts on her internet webpage. Trying to find solace from her nightly sleeplessness, she gets a new job at the hotel Park West 113--formerly the Sliver apartment building. She soon finds entertainment during her late night hours by keeping tabs on the hotel guests--one of which has been keeping tabs on her, too (Stephen Baldwin). They soon start exploring the hotel--and each other--but both of them have ulterior motives. Who wins in a game of lust and seduction? Charlie is soon ensnared in finding the answer.
Steph (Joyce Hyser) is a fashion design student looking to prove a point--anything can be made fashionable, even NERDS! She finds her nerd muse in Daniel (Jon Cryer) a hopeless dork who can definitely pull off a pocket protector with ease. Soon enough all of campus has nerd fever, proving that it definitely is... hip to be square.
Andy (Edward Furlong) is fed up with his Stepdad's fascist bullcrap so he decides to hit the road with his big bro Todd (Stephen Dorff) to explore life outside their dreary suburban existence. Along the way they run into two free spirits on the run (Liv Tyler and Alicia Silverstone) and the four of them decide to team up as they head west. Can they find ultimate freedom, while still livin on the edge? See this movie that Kennedy from MTV says "totally BLEW MY GOURD!"
Amanda (Malin Ackerman) is an academic with a new thesis she's out to prove: rock and roll and reality shows are destroying feminism! She goes undercover to find out wassa going on as a contestant on VH1's hit show "Rock of Love," but uncovers something she didn't expect - true love, rock and roll style. Starring Bret Michaels as himself, "Rock of Love: Talk Dirty to Me" is a VH1 Movie that Rocks, and premieres January 1, 2009.
Charles (James Spader) and Preston (Don Cheadle) are street-smart Brooklynites--but they have their sights set on climbing the corporate ladder on Wall Street. Charles finds himself living the high life working at Tucker & Tucker, an elite brokerage firm that is the hot topic on everyone's lips. Between the long hours, hard partying, and cozying up to the boss, he soon is caught in a game of cat and mouse--with the boss...and the boss's wife. Can he take the heat or will he get burned? This episode is a collaboration with Officewave (@officewavemusic), your premiere resource for office culture of the 80’s & 90's.
Will (James Duval) and Scotty (Jeremy Sisto) are two teens living in the Valley in the groovy 70’s. It’s the last night of summer and Will is about to ship off for the military and Scotty is going to work in his Uncle’s surf shop. Can they make the most of their last night together? Set to a rockin’ 70’s soundtrack, this movie takes you on the journey of one wild and crazy night before the realities of adulthood set in. John Tesh of Entertainment Tonight says this youthful romp had him pining for the old days.
Mickey (Chevy Chase) is a small-time hustler looking to hook a big fish when he meets his match, "Betty" (Andie Macdowell). Will they partner up, or be at each others' throats enough to gather all of Milwaukee's attention? Watch this little comedy caper that Redbook magazine dubbed "1987's best bet for laughter in a year of grim duds." FREE GIFT with subscription to Redbook magazine!
Simone (Rosanna Arquette) is a centerfold model trying to straighten up her act, and finding roadblocks around every corner! Can her new friend Maggie (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) help her finally find love? From the writer and director of Mannequin, Naughty Girls Need Love Too is a sexy comedy that is perfect for date night! Pair with a king size box of Raisinets to make your date sweeter than ever.
Tara (Haylie Duff) and Trent (Aaron Paul) couldn't be more different -- she's in the A group, and he's a slacker too busy skateboarding to make the honor roll. Soon enough, though, their worlds are colliding in a twist of fate--and only by helping each other achieve their dreams will things go back to normal! Sk8er Boi will have you rolling in the aisles and begging for more.
Stoney Wilson (Corey Haim) and Travis Meyers (Corey Feldman) are two Hollywood “it” boys in hot water. Will FBI agents David and Peter Paul (the Barbarian Brothers) be able to keep them in line, or are they up to their buff necks in trouble? From visionary Director John Paragon, comes a tale of true brotherhood, ‘Brothers Forever.’ Buy now on VHS or Laserdisc.
Billy Onions (George Michael) is on top of the world--and on top of the pops. He's reached the ultimate stardom with his pop duo Yorkshire, but he's harboring a deep secret that is eating away at him from the inside out. Join us with this British rock movie that Melody Maker coined "The Gay Purple Rain" during your holiday season and watch "Everything He Wants (Last Christmas)" today! Featuring special guest Daniel from 'Discover Weakly" podcast!
Brought to you by the king of kitsch, John Waters, Santa Claus is Coming to Town is about a group of four friends in suburban Baltimore all brought together (and outed) by a very special Santa Claus. Starring Dianne Wiest, Mary Kay Place, Patty Hearst and Mink Stole, this sordid Christmas tale will bring you big laughs and make you check to make sure your blinds are closed!
Join us for 30 days of Christmas cheer, only on ABC this holiday season. Starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving we kick off 30 days of holiday magic with The Captain of Her Heart starring Ann Jillian as a lonely stewardess looking for love up in the air, and co-starring John Denver as the airline captain she just can't seem to reconnect with. Can bad luck on the tarmac finally bring them together? Spark up a fire, start roasting those chestnuts, and join us this Sunday for this exclusive ABC Sunday night movie.
Mikey (Pauly Shore) is the whipping boy at Big Ed Howard's (Tom Arnold) car dealership, but he's got more on his mind--namely, Big Ed's wife (Anna-Nicole Smith), Larissa. Just when he thinks he can't take anymore workplace abuse, Mikey is suddenly getting cozy with the boss and gets a promotion that is almost too good to be true. But, hey, if it gets him the ladies, why ask questions? Soon, however, Mikey finds himself in over his head, and daydreaming about sex can't help him escape. The Bad Touch is a sex comedy romp that will have you howling all the way back from the theatre.
Teddy "Rockin" Rooster (John Stamos) rocks the L.A. airwaves late at night with his shockingly scandalous radio show when he finds himself mixed up in the death of one of his regular callers. Just as he begins to think it's all a figment of his imagination, a mysterious stranger (Virginia Madsen) shows up looking for information. Can Teddy figure out who killed Broken Hearted Tammy, the sweet southern belle who frequently called into his show? Who is Big Tex, her estranged lover that she often mentioned? And the biggest question yet... is Teddy himself in danger? From the director of Color of Night, Kiss Me Deadly is so hot, you may just get burned.
In a world where cartoons and reality collide, Tom Kat is just short of a few cab fares to quit for the night when he runs into classy dame Stella (Paula Abdul), who is being pursued by a couple of thugs. Soon, they both find themselves in danger's way and are forced to cooperate with one another in order to make it out alive--if they don't stop arguing first. For fan's of human-cartoon romantic pairings, Opposites Attract is sure to make you laugh until your sides split!
Marvin Hendricks (Billy Dee Williams) is the district attorney of Chicago and launching his mayoral campaign. He's charming, handsome, wealthy, and a ladies' man. He also is harboring a horrifying double life, and rookie homicide detective Miranda O'Reilly (Jennifer Beals) can't seem to shake her suspicions that he's behind a recent spree of murders. Despite the powers that be stopping her at every turn, she's on the hunt to figure out who's behind... the mask.
It's been a year since Yvonne (Kelly Jo Minter) escaped Freddy Krueger's clutches, yet she can't stop catching glimpses of him in her dreams, leaving her fraught from sleepless nights and shattered by daytime nightmares of her brush with death. She decides to confront her fear of water by joining a rowdy group of teens as a lifeguard at Splash City, but soon finds she's lured Freddy right to a new set of unknowing victims! Directed by Renny Harlin, A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 6: Dream Evil concludes Freddy's killing spree as he finally finds his happily-ever-after, and for Yvonne, the nightmare has only begun.
Nigel (C. Thomas Howell) is valedictorian of his graduating class, and has unknowingly made twin cheerleader goody-goodies Susan and Sally (Jean and Liz Sagal) furious! Soon enough he finds himself caught in their web as they become unhinged, unleashing a murderous killing spree where no one is safe and everyone is on the chopping block.
Lily (Mia Kirschner) is a homebody bookworm with a fascination for vampires, whose best friend Billie is mysteriously killed. Does dark and brooding rockstar, Zwan (Peter Steele), hold the answers? And what is Black No. 1? Join us as we brainstorm Black No. 1, a vampire movie that totally does NOT rip off Twilight or Queen of the Damned, and is our second episode in a month full of Halloween horrors!
Charlie (Danny Cooksey) is the new kid in town, and something creepy is afoot in suburbia. Can his new friends help him figure out why ghost clowns are piling into his halloween party, and freaks a-plenty haunt his days and nights? Tales from the Crypt Presents: House of Horrors, is a freakalicious spooky romp starring an all-star cast and a special guest appearance by the Insane Clown Posse. This is our first episode in an all-horror October to celebrate our favorite holiday!
Manhattan art scene "it" girl Sylvie Shaw (Sean Young) is finally getting the serious recognition she deserves, when a mysterious stranger (Don Johnson) wants to buy her work in exchange for $100,000 worth of almas caviar. Before she knows it, Sylvie is wrapped up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse and eroticism beyond her wildest foodie imagination. Sean Young and Don Johnson SIZZLE in this erotic thriller written by Zalman King and directed by the director of the Nestle's Alpine White commercial
"Waiting for a Star to Fall" is our 80s adult contemporary riff on toxic singer-songwriter codependency starring Craig Sheffer and video-vixen Bobbi Brown in her film debut. Jade Minx (Brown) is struggling to remain relevant in a forever-changing music industry where you're hot one day, and not so hot the next. Can Terry Landon (Sheffer), a sensitive songwriter fresh off the bus from Iowa help her find her groove again?
Johnny Gecko (Joe Piscopo) is a lizard-loving amateur magician looking for his break in Vegas when fairy blackjack dealer Rip Taylor grants him an unexpected gift. Now Johnny has more magic than he knows what to do with--plus a madcap adventure around Las Vegas in search of a white baby grand piano. This movie features breaking the fourth wall, a disappearing komodo dragon, and many cameos from your favorite 80s comedians.
What is a toy inventor in 1986 to do when she's tired of visiting all-male revues and missing the mark on her new toy pitches? Well, invent a boyfriend... in a box. Join us as we discuss a loveable mechanical boyfriend (in a box), the business viability of a video dating service hell bent on cornering the market on love, and much more!