Hate Watch / Great Watch

Hello Excellent Axe Gang! Nicole “Bottle” Carter returns to the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast and tries to get us a Laneige sponsorship as we discuss: the traumatic endings to classic children's shows; answering machine messages; piggy banks; and the only good Mr. Beast. Plus: the true ending of Eureeka's Castle! We're all about the verticals on this episode, it's Kung Fu Hustle (2004)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 65: The Dragon Lives Again (1977) Ep. 76: Australia (2008) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Hello Excellent Giant Sharks! Topics of discussion include: our Spielberg histories, an oceanic Jerry Seinfeld, and Lynette's feud with her microphone!Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 158: The Incredibles (2004) Ep. 35: Deep Blue Sea (1999)Ep. 32: Independence Day (1996)Ep. 34: Blow Out (1981)Links:“Chocolate Rain” by Tay ZondayQuestions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

158. The Incredibles (2004) Hello Excellent Supers! We discuss comic books, mafia names, the smells of different eras, and the difference between coupes and flutes! Plus: What does “On a whale, on a wizard on a whale” mean? And: We sing the song of the summer! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 125: Fantastic Four (2005)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

On this episode of the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast, we are joined by cinematic maniac Nikk Nelson to discuss a truly one-of-a-kind time capsule of the 1990s!Sometimes, you've gotta make your own fun. It's Hudson Hawk (1991)! Links: → Return of Bruno→ Space Pants→ Nikk Neon on BlueskyQuestions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Allison has chosen an animated childhood favorite to re-examine on our latest episode. Support your local library, it's The Great Mouse Detective (1986)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 56: Matilda (1996)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

155. Freddy vs. Jason (2003) Hello Excellent Maniacs! We discuss some ADR highlights from the film, pitch several (better) horror ideas, fix the film with Sean's headcanon, and speculate on what Jason would sound like. PLUS: our kittens, Kenny and Kota, are Freddy-vs-Jason-ing all over the house! Get your fedoras and hockey masks ready, it's Freddy vs. Jason (2003), bitch! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 135: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) Ep. 18: Ocean's 11 (2001) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

When a photographer (Faye Dunaway) begins seeing through the eyes of a murderer, she'll have to take her eyes off of her career. But does the police lieutenant (Tommy Lee Jones) who's been keeping his eye on her only have eyes for her? Aye-yai-yai! Crank up the Barbra Streisand, it's Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)! Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

153. Death at a Funeral (2010) Hello Excellent Mourners! On this latest episode of the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast, we're joined once again by Gabby Reeves to discuss 2010's Death at a Funeral and contrast it with the original 2007 version! In this episode, we praise Peter Dinklage and Tracy Morgan, play a party game, and pitch a sequel-- if someone can put us in contact with Peter Dinklage.PLUS: There is not a version of The Tick that we do not like! Put on your best veil, it's Death at a Funeral (2010)! Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

152. Constantine (2005) Hello Excellent Hellblazers! First off, a ☆ CONTENT WARNING ☆ This episode contains plot-necessitated discussion of self harm and suicide, and if that's not your thing, we understand. But if you're sticking around, you'll hear Allison & Hunter discuss a much maligned 2005 Vertigo comics adaptation. We discuss similarities with Hellboy (2004), the screenwriting concepts of the Big Buy-In and the Little Buy-In, and Papa Midnight's shelf full of haunted cymbal monkeys! PLUS: a plug for Hundreds of Beavers (make sure you see Hundreds of Beavers)! Get ready to visit the Electronic Dance Marianas and listen to plenty of Blubstep music with your pal Big Mouth Billy Bass Guitar, it's Constantine (2005)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 26: Hereditary (2008) Ep. 121: La La Land (2016) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

151. Brahms: The Boy 2 (2020) Hello Excellent Haunted Dolls! On the new HWGW, we're joined once again by Ben Leonard & Rosalie Kicks from MovieJawn for a long-awaited sequel episode! We praise Katie Holmes & Christopher Convery (a.k.a. Egg), pitch further and alternate franchise installments, and talk quite a bit about a demonic little butthole mouth! PLUS: We recommend this episode is taken with a pastry. Boy oh boy, it's Brahms: The Boy 2 (2020)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 45: The Boy (2016) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

150. Armageddon (1998) Hello Excellent Roughnecks! We're celebrating our landmark 150th episode with a bang, taking a look at a genre-defining late ‘90s disaster movie. Ben Affleck sings! Billy Bob Thornton is: NASA Papa! And-- does Peter Stormare really look that much like the guy from Rammstein? PLUS: Can you guess our puzzle of films? Time to figure out what you'd demand from the gov't, it's Armageddon (1998)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 6: The Fifth Element (1997) Ep. 122: The Day After Tomorrow (2004) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

149. Shadow of the Vampire (2000) Hello Excellent Method Actors! To coincide with the release of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu - also releasing today - we've invited Bryan Bierman back to discuss an overlooked Hollywood satire. We praise this stacked cast, get treated to Bryan's Andrew Dice Clay impression, and wonder: could this film have been an FMV game in the 2000s? Plus: a brief Seinfeld diversion. Get ready to learn about “fingles”, it's Shadow of the Vampire (2000)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 144: Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

148. Jingle All the Way (1996) Hello Excellent Turbomans!In our only holiday-themed episode this year, Allison and Hunter take on a semi-beloved seasonal classic. Why was Sinbad done so dirty by this script? Why is Arnold Schwarzenegger playing some average dude? And: will he get chuckle-cucked© by Phil Hartman? Plus: we pitch several simple fixes for the film's tone problems.Strap on your fully-functional rocket pack, it's Jingle All the Way (1996)!Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 53: The Beethoven Franchise (1992-2014)Ep. 72: Last Action Hero (1993) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

147. Grease 2 (1982) Hello Excellent Pink Ladies! We're joined by 8-time guest Bottle and their pal Karima for a return to Rydell High! Everybody's into motorcycles now, especially when they're ridden by a masked hunk who definitely couldn't be that new exchange student! In this episode, we dish out motorcycle-related proverbs, invent some Brand New Sentences©, and court a sponsorship from Crocs footwear! PLUS: Does anybody want to pamper Bottle's feet? Get ready for unsubtle songwriting and bike stunts, it's Grease 2 (1982)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 146: Grease (1978)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

146. Grease (1978) Hello Excellent T-Birds! Allison & Hunter go to Rydell High on the new episode to learn why Grease (1978) is the word (have you heard?) * CONTENT WARNING: brief mentions of abortion and SA, which might not be everyone's jam * This episode features turducken talk, discussion of how depiction does not equal endorsement, and how those extras had to be doing the Hand Jive at gunpoint! PLUS: Is Pulp Fiction set in the 1970s? This is now a Betty Rizzo stan account, it's Grease (1978)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 140: Alison's Birthday (1981) Ep. 76: Australia (2008) Ep. 96: Die Hard (1988) Ep. 138: High Fidelity (2000) Ep. 5: The Apple (1980) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

145. Love Bites (1988) Hello Excellent Fang-Bangers! We're bringing Vamp-tober to a close on Hate Watch/Great Watch with our pal Will Congleton discussing a direct-to-video, gay, west coast, softcore porno romance! On this episode we decide that we're more of a “vice podcast” than an “advice podcast”; We examine the specific vocal cadence porno actors have; and ask: Who is the most famous person where you've seen the back of their balls? Hunter's answer may surprise you! PLUS: we pitch a Shakespeare x Vampires mash-up! Get ready for a 347 year release, it's Love Bites (1988)!Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

144. Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) Hello Excellent Plague Rats! On our second episode of Vamp-tober, we're joined by Gabby Reeves to talk about Werner Herzog's 1979 remake of a silent-era classic. Topics of discussion include Hunter's dark history with telemarketing; How hyenas were once on trend; and how the events of the film all began with a land deal! PLUS: We ordain the new face of tantra (and you won't believe who it is!) AND: shout out to Dracula Daily! Protect ya neck, it's Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 8 - Dune (1984) Ep. 113 - Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

143. Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey (1994) Hello Excellent Bloodsuckers! We're kicking off our all-vampire Vamp-tober block with a low budget, high concept flick that we discovered in a foot stool! Filmed on location in Pennsylvania, California, Louisiana, Utah, and Alaska, (!!!) this film is the dictionary definition of an odyssey! We discuss the movie in depth, including whatever we could glean about its cast, crew, and production! PLUS: Allison invents the term “shampire”. Count up your frequent-flyer miles, it's Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey (1994)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 1 - The Octagon (1980)Ep. 53 - The entire Beethoven franchise (1992 - 2014)Ep. 125 - Fantastic Four (2005)Ep. 126 - The Chase (1994)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

142. Real Steel (2011) Hello Excellent Robots! Many call boxing “the sweet science”, well they don't know the half of it! On this episode of HWGW, we're discussing the 2011 robot boxing movie Real Steel! While the film can't settle on one plot through-line to follow, we basically stay on topic, discussing author Richard Matheson's original Twilight Zone episode, what we would name our boxing bots, and why director Shawn Levy's Free Guy s-t-i-n-k-s. PLUS: praise for BattleBots! Engage your pugilism protocols, it's Real Steel (2011)!Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 80 - Rumble in the Bronx (1995)Ep. 100 - Elvis (2022)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

141. Carnival Magic (1983) Hello Excellent Carnies! Step right up! Step right up! Aydan Schlaffman returns to Hate Watch/Great Watch for a truly left-field pick: Al Adamson's magician-with-a-monkey programmer Carnival Magic (1983)! We discuss apes & chimps in popular culture, rant about animal safety and superhero bodies, and discuss our favorite carnival rides. PLUS: we cast Young Markov! Grab your seats, the show's about to start. It's Carnival Magic (1983)!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

140. Alison‘s Birthday (1981) Hello Excellent Party Guests! It's almost co-host Allison's birthday, so we're celebrating with, perhaps, the most appropriate film we could choose. Find out why Sylvester Stallone (probably) loves the opening scene in this Australian folk horror creep-fest that features a replica of Stonehenge, an honest-to-goodness Graveyard Smash, and a perfect example of the difference between “a chase” and “a pursuit”. PLUS: we have a Benny Hill -related request. Put on your party hats and break out the fairy bread, it's Alison's Birthday (1981)! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

139. Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F. (2024) Hello Excellent Humans!We thought that the prophecy had been fulfilled, but it turns out there was a little more prophecy left. Tina Dillon and Michael Chalfin return once again to discuss the exploits of our favorite coastal transplant Axel Foley! We play How Many Michaels?, invent a new Patreon tier for all you foot freaks, and wonder what was up with that Syphilis billboard. PLUS: Just this once we do away with our usual ratings metric! Make sure to get your tailpipe checked for bananas after 40, it's Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F.!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

138. High Fidelity (2000) Hello Excellent Sad-Sacks! This week on HWGW we're reviewing High Fidelity (2000)! Top Five Topics of Discussion on This Episode: 1 - How the film's use of toxic masculinity is intentional AND has been misread for years! 2 - The uncomfy gray areas between being inclusive and protecting your space 3 - How you shouldn't refer to your life and experiences as “lore” 4 - Allison's music taste & Hunter's musical past 5 - The Gift of the Magi, (weirdly) Plus: Does anyone remember the commercial Hunter mentions? Join us for a visit to Championship Vinyl, it's High Fidelity (2000)! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

137. What About Bob? (1991) Hello Excellent Baby-Steppers! On this episode of HWGW, we're joined once again by Hunter's mom, Lynette, this time to discuss the finer points of 1991's therapy comedy What About Bob?, and along the way we're asking our own questions, like: Does Bob have a real job? Did Gil survive? and What if Arnold Schwarzenegger played Sigmund Freud? PLUS: Good luck trying to spell the name of that lake. Baby-steps onto the podcast, it's What About Bob? (1991)! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

136. Battleship (2012) Hello Excellent Seamen! Have you ever wanted a burrito so badly you wind up in the Navy? Taylor Kitsch has, and we're going along for the ride! Join us as we talk about Tom Petty, lament the lack of “LiaNee”, and try to come up with the best nickname for this movie. It's sink or swim on this episode of HWGW because we're talking about Battleship (2012)! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

135. Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) Hello Excellent Ninjetti! It's morphin' time! This week we're joined by Sean Brady for a trip to Angel Grove, California to review Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie! How much does nostalgia factor in when we're discussing superfluous backflips, contact juggling, and how Zordon will definitely check your browser history? Find out! Plus: an Ivan Ooze name game! Join us in our conversational Megazord, it's Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

134. The Break-Up (2006) Hello Excellent Exes! A lot of RomComs are cookie-cutter affairs: two people like each other, encounter some obstacles, overcome them, and end up together. Which is exactly what makes The Break-Up (2006) so interesting. Does this film deserve more attention? Listen and find out! Plus: Famous Corpses, Why hasn't Jon Favreau gotten Vince Vaughn into the MCU?, and possible Break-Up sequel pitches! So divide up your possessions, it's The Break-Up (2006)!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

133. Spaceman (2024) Hello Excellent Cosmonauts! Recorded live from the South Street Art Mart, we're joined once again by Nicole Wiegand and Nicole Krecicki to examine the Adam Sandler sci-fi drama Spaceman (2024) and ask the important questions, like: Why do people keep going to space? Was all Hunter's Serious Sandler research worth it? and Are spiders the best dentists? Put on your space helmets and grab your Nutella, it's Spaceman (2024)! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

132. Small Soldiers (1998) Hello Excellent Sentient Toys! Fall in! This week, we're talking about one of Allison's banned childhood films, 1998's Small Soldiers! In this movie about sentient toys, we discuss how there are no “educational action figures”, play Peter Lorre's Monster Math, and ask: How regularly do you use the Pythagorean theorem? PLUS: Potentially the most despicable ADR joke in film history? Get small, muchachos, and pack your spare AAA batteries, it's Small Soldiers! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

131. Beneath the Darkness (2011) Hello Excellent Coffin-Fillers! On the HWGW Fifth Anniversary Episode, we reform the old Mount Mausoleum crew with Krystal Brackett and Nicole “Bottle” Carter to perform a post mortem on Beneath the Darkness (2011). Is this film actually a horror comedy? Is it a tourism video? Is Dennis Quaid the ultimate wife-guy? Join us as we discuss the plot, lighting (or lack thereof), and amusing extras and anecdotes such as: why you should never under any circumstances “D” your own “G”. Grab a flashlight and come join us as we uncover what, exactly lies Beneath the Darkness!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

130. The Devils (1971) Hello Excellent Blasphemers! With just a few days until Wrestlemania 40 hits our beloved Philadelphia, we're asking “Ken you smell what the Russell's cooking?” because it's RussellMania on HWGW! We're talking about Ken Russell's The Devils (1971), a film so controversial it may never have been shown in its full form! We discuss the film's every shocking detail, plus the 2002 documentary Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of The Devils, and still find time to rate celebrity alcohol brands, and make a surprising number of wrestling connections! So ring the bell; it's time to celebrate Ken Russell's The Devils!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

129. Showgirls (1995) Hello Excellent Goddesses! On this episode of HWGW, we're having a very NC-17 conversation about a very NC-17 movie from director Paul Verhoeven and writer Joe Eszterhas! We're joined once again by Aliya Amilani to examine this legendarily misguided film, its legacy, and many more topics, like: hiccup cures, vaginal steaming, and how Yanni is a grindset pioneer. Plus: Remember when people were into sunning their taints? Put on your finest “Versayce”, cuz we're talking about Showgirls (1995)!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

128. The Snorkel (1958) Hello Excellent Mammals! This week, we're diving into an old fashioned locked-room murder mystery with an eccentric twist in 1958's The Snorkel! In this episode, we discuss MPA ratings, shooting day-for-night, We give out a very prestigious acting award and even recommend a double feature for Snorkel fans! Plus: Name our clock! So kick off your shoes and put on your swim fins, it's: The Snorkel!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

127. Goodfellas (1990) Hello Excellent Wise Guys! As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to watch a movie about the mafia, so today we're discussing Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990)! Joined by guest Bryan Bierman, we talk about the film's legacy, its influences and imitators; we crown Joe Pesci: The Face of the ‘90s and explore the extended Goodfellas Cinematic Universe. Plus: What's a good song to murder someone to?Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

126. The Chase (1994) Hello Excellent Humans! On this episode of HWGW we travel back to the year of 1994, when police pursuits were plentiful, to discuss The Chase! Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson on the run! Henry Rollins and Josh Mostel on their trail! Flea and Anthony Kiedis in the way! In this episode: How to open a roll of coins! What your favorite Village Person says about you! Garden hose dirt water purists! How a bus is just a big car! AND Fast & Furious erotica! Fill up the tank and let's roll.Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

125. Fantastic Four (2005) Hello Excellent True Believers! We're joined by four-time guest Bottle (Nicole Carter) for our first dive into the world of mainstream comic book movies! We talk about our favorite Stan Lee cameos, imagine Matt Berry and various AEW wrestlers in the Marvel Universe, challenge Tom Hanks to come on the show, and discuss the finer points of the DVD version of 2005's Fantastic Four! Plus - a whole lotta entendres!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

124. Blood Simple (1984) Hello Excellent Humans! Happy New Year! We're kicking 2024 off by correcting an oversight: the Coen Bros. have yet to appear on the podcast! So we're taking it all the way back to their feature film debut with their 1984 Texas noir Blood Simple! We welcome any new listeners, discuss the film's pseudo sitcom logic, and examine the double-edged sword of higher definition film upgrades. PLUS: the Bother Ben Button!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

123. The Greasy Strangler (2016) Hello Hootie Tootie Disco Cuties! It's our last episode of the year and we're going out with a bang! We've invited Ben Leonard and Rosalie Kicks back to the show to discuss 2016's The Greasy Strangler! ☆ CONTENT WARNING ☆ On a number of metrics, this film is a level of gross that can ONLY be described as “Greasy”, and our discussion is then likewise quite Greasy. But if that's not an issue for you, you'll also hear the return of the Synopsis Round Robin Game, praise for non-exploitative nudity, a colonoscopy anecdote, and a Mr. Bungle recommendation! PLUS: a holiday chips taste-test! Keep It Greasy and Happy Holidays!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

122. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) Hello Excellent Climatologists! Just as things are changing rapidly in 2004's The Day After Tomorrow, they're also changing for HWGW. We address those changes and then dive into the freezing cold, rapidly rising sea levels of this wildly misguided film to ask: Is suffering a bad movie worth it, if it raises awareness of an important issue? Also in this episode: bootleg videos, Blue Northers, Fifty Shades of Grey, and Harry Potter and the Dodgy Timeline of Wizard Toilets!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

121. La La Land Hello to the ones who dream! On this episode, Hunter & Allison are joined by Manika Dulcio of I've Been Meaning to Watch That to discuss 2016's ode to old Hollywood musicals, La La Land! We discuss movies that we should like but don't quite connect with, name some favorite musicals (with input from Paul F. Tompkins!), and offer a dark and gritty read on Seb & Mia's date to the Griffith Observatory! PLUS: jazz! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

120. Turning RedHello Excellent Besties!Call your girlfriend in Canada (she goes to a different school, you don't know her) and round up your BFFs as we talk about Turning Red (2022)! Remember all the hubbub around this flick? Well we do, and it was …unnecessary. Besides the movie, we talk about boy bands, TV themes, Teen Wolf, Twilight, and somehow Hunter finds the time to go off against billionaires, *and* give a shout out to the Moon.Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

119. Beverly Hills Cop 3Hello Excellent Humans!This is it! The prophecy has been fulfilled! A year-long undertaking finally comes to a close as Hunter is joined by special cohost Tina Dillon and guest Michael Chalfin to discuss the final (for now) Axel Foley adventure: Beverly Hills Cop 3! We examine the problems behind the scenes, invent an exciting new podcast, and give a brand icon the sendoff he deserves. Plus: we play How Many Michaels?, instigate a 700% increase in internet searches for Bowfinger, and: Tina instantly regrets inventing Climax Points.Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

118. Bell, Book, and Candle (1958)Hello Excellent Witches!On our third & final birthday episode of the year, Hunter is joined by his mom Lynette, to talk about the witchy romance of Bell, Book, and Candle (1958)! Topics discussed include: Jimmy Stewart's yeti hand, olde timey ailments, and AEW wrestler Toni Storm! PLUS: Lynette's Story Time for Cats!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

117. Lady in WhiteHello Spooky Humans!This October, we're headed to the town of Willowpoint Falls with our pal Nicole Wiegand to discuss the 1988 small town horror thriller Lady in White! * CONTENT WARNING * This film mentions child murder and assault * When a boy survives an encounter with a serial child-killer, he'll have to decipher the killer's identity with the help of a ghost of one of his victims! In addition to the film, we discuss: Macho Man Randy Savage (ooh! yeah!), the timeless appeal of Rob Van Winkle, American Gladiators, environmental storytelling, and The Woman in Black (but never The Woman in White). Plus: Which of these kids is Donald, and which one is Louis?Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

116. The Mothman Prophecies (2002)Hello Excellent Cryptids!On this episode of HWGW: What do you know about machine elves? Are Y-shapes frightening? Are you a Master Baader Meinhof? We answer more questions than the movie does while also making the case that this film isn't as bad as its reputation, but it requires a specific POV to enjoy. Generously apply your chapstick and meet us in Pt. Pleasant as we get spooky with 1999's sexiest man alive Richard Gere, starring in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)! Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

115. Trancers (1984)Hello Excellent Squids!On this episode, Hunter and Allison are joined by renaissance man and raconteur Frank Meyer for a discussion that uses the 1984 Charles Band film Trancers as an excuse to nerd out with a kindred spirit. Along the way we discuss a plethora of topics including the genius of genre films, the Evil Dead 2 / Raising Arizona connection, chicharróns, and how we're still not sponsored by Tubi, but we're damn sure willing to be.Visit Frank's website: The Frank MeyerQuestions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

114. Fish Story (2009) Hello Excellent Punks! If my podcast was a fish, it would be so noble. It would also feature Bryan Bierman and Hunter talking about the 2009 film Fish Story! This listener-recommended flick follows a Japanese punk band and their song that saved the world, and it left us asking: What cinematic universe is this? Do you know the Love Rollercoaster rumor? How're things in 2060? Plus: we plug the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion because they rule.Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

113. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Hello Excellent Humans!On this episode of HWGW, we watch Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) with our buddy buddy buddy Gabby Reeves! We discuss: games, storm parties, you various Lords of both the Flies and the Rings, and ask: What is twee? PLUS: We come out as a staunchly pro zucchini bread podcast, briefly examine the relationship between this film and the Dogme 95 filmmaking movement, and play a full contact drinking game!Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

112. Dance Til Dawn (1988)Hello Excellent Prom Dates!On the 2nd of two back-to-back birthday episodes, Hunter is joined by birthday gal Nicole “Smalls” Krecicki to discuss the under-seen 1988 made-for-TV movie Dance ‘Til Dawn, starring a cavalcade of 1980s TV stars! If you've ever wanted to hear two friends taste-test an energy drink, then try to summarize a film with a dozen different plot threads: THIS is the episode for you! ALSO: We program a triple feature around the film, advise Hollywoo' to pay Neve Campbell whatever she asks to appear in Scream 7, and btw - if anybody can put us in contact with Tracey Gold, we have a great pitch for her.Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

111. Cemetery Man (1994) Hello Excellent Returners! On this special episode, we are joined by birthday gal Krystal TL Brackett to talk about a favorite movie of hers, Cemetery Man (1994)! We endeavor to stay on the path while discussing this cult horror comedy, while still finding time to question the nature of reality, ponder that “engineer” running joke, talk about how stupid footwear is anymore, and stick it wherever the sun don't shine. Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

110. Phantom of the Paradise (1974) Hello Excellent De Palma Pals! On this late night recorded episode, Allison & Hunter try to keep their energy up and the volume down while discussing Brian De Palma's 1974 musical Phantom of the Paradise! What is it about the music business that so often inspires artists to tell stories about mankind's greatest evils? We explore this patchwork of genres and influences, discuss its copious lawsuits, have trouble pronouncing names, and do our best impressions of Sha Na Na. Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmail.com